Country Dancers of Rochester

Details

An elegant English Country dance to celebrate the completion of the old year and welcome in the new, in a beautifully decorated hall and with marvelous refreshments. Any kind of dressy attire admired but not required. No pre-registration required; just pay at the door ($25 / $15 students / low income). Savory edibles available as we gather from 6 – 6:30 PM, then dancing, a generous break for punch and sweets, then more dancing!

The Turning of the Year Ball is the third in our annual series of four balls which take place throughout the academic year. The difficulty of the dances at our balls increases as the year progresses. Each ball builds upon the skills learned in the previous one making it possible to start as a beginner at the Netherfield Ball and finish as a confident, successful dancer at the Jane Austen Ball.

Caller

David Smukler

I lead evenings of contras and squares, English country dances, family dances, school programs, and special events such as weddings, festivals, etc. I have also presented workshops on numerous dance related topics. My taste in dances is eclectic, and I tend to present a wide variety of dances when I call. My repertoire includes plenty of New England contras, as well as an assortment of squares, singing calls, mixers, old chestnuts and freshly minted dances. I have a special fondness for English country dances, and my English programs also blend old favorites with new gems.