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Join us for Rachel Ameen calling to the music of Groove Effect. Drums and keys are added to fiddle and guitar for a lively evening of dance.
Experience the magic of contra dancing, where all are welcome, and no partner or experience is necessary. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of lively music, connection, and community. If you like, come early for an introduction to contra elements at 7:10.
Caller
Rachel Ameen
Rachel is an up-and-coming caller based out of Syracuse New York. She focusses on varied sets and lively and humorous teaching. She calls contras old and new, chestnuts, family dances, techno contras, and singing squares (her personal favorite). She began calling in 2024 training under David Smukler and Bob Nicholson, and calls frequently in Syracuse and Rochester, occasionally in Buffalo and Ottawa, and other places sporadically.
Band
Groove Effect
Chuck Abell (guitar), Matt Sloboda (fiddle, bouzouki), Alex Fortier (keys), Bennie Johnston (drums)
Chuck Abell’s 2025 band bring together jazzy stylings in arrangements ideally suited for a hot night of contra dance.