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This is the first of our special Rochester Fringe Festival dances. Admission is free this week. This is classic New England contra dancing.
At 7:00, we’ll have an orientation session to the contra dance form.
Starting at 7:30, experience the magic of contra dancing, where all are welcome, and no partner or experience is necessary. The traveling musicians, Here on the Hill, are passing through Rochester this week to bring us exciting new tunes. All dances taught and called by the gracious and lively Alex Deis-Lauby. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of lively music, connection, and community. All dances are taught. An introduction to contra dancing is provided around 7:00.
Caller
Alex Deis-Lauby
A NYC-based folk dancer, caller, teacher, and organizer, Alexandra calls dance weekends, camps, and festivals all over the country. She tours, calling local dances for both contra and English Country Dance. She also calls community, teen, and family dances as well as weddings and parties.
Her clear teaching, smooth voice, and fun dance selection delight dancers coast-to-coast (and once in Paris, France!). Alex is excellent with all levels of dancers whether they just walked in the door or have been dancing since before she was born. She enjoys challenging the brains of experienced dancers and making dance accessible for new folks. She has dances for all the folks!
She mentors new callers, both one-on-one and in workshop form. When she is not calling or dancing, she can be found sword dancing with Half Moon Sword, singing choirs (with the Oratorio Society of New York and Florilegium Chamber Choir), playing the piano, dance organizing, and learning new fiber arts. During the work week, she works with Village West Design, an interior design firm founded by a fellow NYC dancer.
Band
Here on the Hill
Tory Horner (fiddle), Rosemary Powell (guitar, bouzouki), Annie McDougall (fiddle)
Here on the Hill is three musicians who can’t resist playing together. The Boston-based trio has been making waves back home with their high-energy twin fiddles and dynamic rhythm guitar.