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Join us for a delightful evening of dancing with Colleen Liggett calling to the wide-ranging musicians of Cattail for an evening of lively music that will get you up onto the dance floor.
Come early if you like for an introduction to Contra at 7:00 pm. The main dance begins at 7:30 pm.
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.
We have a sliding scale admission policy, with a target of $12. Pay more if you can, less if you can’t – come dance!
Caller
Colleen Liggett
A longtime member of our dance community, Colleen initiated live music at our dances, arranging music and organizing the first bands when the English dance series began in the 1980s. In addition to calling for us, she and her husband, John, host dances on their back porch.
Band
Cattail
Catherine Sloboda (fiddle), Clara Riedlinger (fiddle), Alex Fortier (keyboard)
This is a new (2024) addition to the Rochester lineup of contra dance bands. Catherine Sloboda goes deeply into the contra dance experience from her childhood playing with Glenrose, the Sloboda family band. Her passion for dance music has taken her through classical training, Quebecois traditions, English country dance and more. Clara Riedlinger brings an old-time perspective to the band. She’s played with Clinton’s Folly and hosts a weekly old-time jam. Alex Fortier is a master of multiple styles, from traditional to jazz and alt-rock. He’s taught at Maine Fiddle Camp, and brings a solid rhythmic foundation to the band.