| Event | Caller | Band | Details | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2023 meeting Margaret Mathews, Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | We are meeting at Margaret's house this month. Coffee, tea and a home cooked treat provided. Google Meet is available on request. Join us to plan great contra for everyone. | More info |
| Apr 20, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Nancy Spero | Lake Effect | Masks required this week. Contra dance music with Lake Effect and Dan Elias and calling by Nancy Spero. | More info |
| Apr 16, 2023 ball-prep First Rochester |
David Smukler, Richard Sauvain | Mark, Chris & Jenna | The second of our practice sessions for our Jane Austen Ball on April 30. Come get familiar with the dances! | More info |
| Apr 16, 2023 english First Rochester |
David Smukler, Richard Sauvain | Whimsy | A collaboration of two experienced callers and fine music on violin, winds of all sorts, and piano. Short how-to-dance-English session available at 6 PM | More info |
| Apr 13, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Bob Nicholson | Geneseo String Band | 2nd Thursday dance is MASK OPTIONAL for dances. New York upstate old-time music with the Geneseo String Band, led by Jim Kimball, and calling by Bob Nicholson. | More info |
| Apr 9, 2023 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | John Kerr | Our resident husband & wife team handling the calling and the music. Short how-to-dance-English session available at 6 PM for anyone who wants. | More info |
| Apr 6, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Margaret Mathews | Esteemed Clams | Fast moving old-time music with the Esteemed Clams and calling by Margaret Mathews. | More info |
| Apr 2, 2023 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Molly, Mark & Chris | Our dances are back to evenings! Carmen's carefully chosen programs are delightful, and we will have luscious music from one of our favorite trios with special guest Annie Simpson on guitar. | More info |
| Apr 2, 2023 ball-prep First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Pat & Mark | The first of three sessions to acquaint us with the dances to be done at our Jane Austen Ball on April 30. All welcome! | More info |
| Mar 30, 2023 contra Harmony House |
David Smukler | Confluence | Confluence and David Smukler, what a treat! | More info |
| Mar 26, 2023 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Laurel, Margaret & Jane | David really knows how to help people understand a dance, and the music will be fabulous. An excellent dance to invite a friend or two along! Get there half an hour early and we will give you a helpful how-to session. | More info |
| Mar 25, 2023 meeting Margaret Mathews, Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | We are meeting at Margaret's house this month. Coffee, tea and a home cooked treat provided. Google Meet is available on request. Join us to plan great contra for everyone. | More info |
| Mar 23, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Dan Seppeler | Arugula | Dan Seppeler will be calling to the music of Arugula. | More info |
| Mar 19, 2023 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | John Kerr | John makes dancing music for us on solo mandolin (augmented by some interesting electronics), while Colleen provides her always supportive calling and teaching, and often a few new-to-us dances. | More info |
| Mar 16, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Evan De Smitt | Lake Effect | Chuck and Matt Sloboda are Lake Effect | More info |
| Mar 12, 2023 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Molly, Mark & Chris | Join us for a fun afternoon of dancing with seasoned performers and a helpful caller. Come half an hour early if you are new and would like a short how-to session before the dance. | More info |
| Mar 9, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Chuck Abell | Catherine Sloboda, Matt Sloboda, Tom Santarsiero | Chuck Abell will be calling to the trio of Matt Sloboda, Catherine Sloboda and Tom Santarsiero. | More info |
| Mar 5, 2023 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Alyssa, Laurel & Meg | This should be an exciting dance, what with David's efficient and supportive teaching. Alyssa's dynamic violin combines with winds and piano /concertina for music that will just make you want to dance. | More info |
| Mar 2, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Margaret Mathews | Corner House | Boston based Corner House will play for us with calling by Margaret Mathews. | More info |
| Feb 27, 2023 meeting |
Cindy Culbert | All are welcome to discuss how racism has affected the history of contra and English country dance and to consider how we might acknowledge the effects and broaden our audience. | More info | |
| Feb 26, 2023 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Our performers, including a delightful flute & piano duo, have many years of experience of working together to produce a satisfying dance experience. If you're new, come 20 minutes early for a little how-to session. | More info |
| Feb 25, 2023 meeting Margaret Mathews, Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | We are meeting at Margaret's house this month. Coffee, tea and a home cooked treat provided. Google Meet is available on request. Join us to plan great contra for everyone. | More info |
| Feb 23, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Bob Nicholson | Lake Effect | It’s an exciting forecast for contra dancing at Harmony House with Lake Effect bringing us the tunes on stage and Bob Nicholson calling the dances. | More info |
| Feb 19, 2023 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Whimsy | A patient caller and some fine dance music on violin, winds & piano. If you're new, come at 2 PM for a short how-to session! | More info |
| Feb 16, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Mary Collins | Mad Robin | It's a Buffalo dance with the duo, Mad Robin, playing for us with calling by Mary Collins. | More info |
| Feb 13, 2023 meeting |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Board | The CDR board meets online to review results from the recent survey on Covid protocols at our dances and to consider possible changes. | More info |
| Feb 12, 2023 english First Rochester |
Pamela Goddard | Laurel, Margaret & Jane | Pamela's calling is engaging and confident. We are glad to have her back with us, along with three very experienced musicians. Note: dance starts at 2:30 PM. | More info |
| Feb 9, 2023 contra Harmony House |
David Smukler | Jane Knoeck, Audrey Potter | Jane Knoeck returns to our stage this week with fiddler Audrey Potter. David Smukler brings his deep knowledge of the dance to calling for a fine evening. | More info |
| Feb 5, 2023 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Whimsy | David's calling skills are a joy, and the music will be too! Take note: we are starting our dances at 2:30 in Feb. & Mar. If you're new, come at 2 PM for a short how-to session! | More info |
| Feb 2, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Chuck Abell | Jane Knoeck, Katie Marshall | This week our local Caller/Choreographer/Musician Chuck Abell will call dances to music by the dynamic duo of Jane Knoeck on Piano and Katie Marshall on Fiddle | More info |
| Jan 29, 2023 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Molly, Mark & Chris | Exciting music tonight from Molly, Mark & Chris. This was the only dance in the Jan. - Feb. period when all 3 members of this popular band could make it. Bring a friend and come early for a short how-to session. | More info |
| Jan 26, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Margaret Mathews | Esteemed Clams | Welcoming back The Esteemed Clams from the before-times, "Old-times" as it were. Come dance to the music of Stephen Bland and Cathy VanDemortel. | More info |
| Jan 23, 2023 meeting |
Cindy Culbert | All are welcome to discuss how racism has affected the history of contra and English country dance and to consider how we might acknowledge the effects and broaden our audience. | More info | |
| Jan 22, 2023 meeting Zoom |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Board | quarterly CDR board meeting | More info |
| Jan 22, 2023 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Molly, Katie & Jane | Syracuse based caller Carmen visits to call one of his carefully chosen programs, with music by three fabulous musicians, Molly on violin, Katie on violin & viola and Jane on piano. | More info |
| Jan 19, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Evan De Smitt | Jane & Katie, Audrey Potter, Jane Knoeck | Fabulous music will be by Katie Marshall, Audrey Potter, and Jane Knoeck with calling by Evan DeSmitt. | More info |
| Jan 15, 2023 meeting Zoom |
Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | 2023 Planning: Budget, Jane Austen Ball | More info |
| Jan 15, 2023 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | John Kerr | Remember that 2 PM start! Colleen and John perform often for our Sunday dances. | More info |
| Jan 14, 2023 meeting Margaret Mathews, Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | We are meeting at Margaret's house this month. Coffee, tea and a home cooked treat provided. Google Meet is available on request. Join us to plan great contra for everyone. | More info |
| Jan 12, 2023 contra Harmony House |
Nancy Spero | O’Shanigans | O'Shanigans quartet | More info |
| Jan 8, 2023 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Whimsy | 2 PM start! Richard's long experience with designing dance programs melds with invigorating music to create a happy afternoon of dances. Come try out our new winter dance time and let us know what you think. | More info |
| Jan 5, 2023 contra Harmony House |
David Smukler | Matt Sloboda, Tom Santarsiero | Rebooked from December 18 when the roads were unsafe, we're pleased to Matt & Catherine Sloboda and Tom Santarsiero return to the Harmony House stage. | More info |
| Dec 31, 2022 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Serendipity | Turning of the Year Ball, an elegant English dance to celebrate the old year and welcome in the new, in a beautifully decorated hall. Dressy attire suggested. Pay at the door ($25 / $15). | More info |
| Dec 29, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Cavalcade of regional callers | Lake Effect | Get warmed up for New Year's Eve with Lake Effect! | More info |
| Dec 22, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Margaret Mathews | Henrie Family | The Henrie family of Bristol are well known for their hot dance music in many styles. This week we have Billy, Adrienne, and John playing for us with calling by Margaret Mathews. | More info |
| Dec 18, 2022 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Dan, Barb & Laurie always give us a good time! | More info |
| Dec 15, 2022 cancelled Harmony House |
David Smukler | Matt Sloboda, Tom Santarsiero | Tonight's dance is cancelled because travel is unsafe. | More info |
| Dec 11, 2022 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Molly, Mark & Chris | Colleen's dance programs often include nice dances that you've never done before. Music tonight features Scottish-influenced violin, mellow flute or mandolin, and solid piano rhythms. Think about inviting a friend! | More info |
| Dec 10, 2022 meeting Margaret Mathews, Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | We are meeting at Margaret's house this month. Coffee, tea and a home cooked treat provided. Google Meet is available on request. Join us to plan great contra for everyone. | More info |
| Dec 8, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Dan Seppeler | Arugula, Barbara Seppeler | Spicy music tonight provided by Arugula! All dances taught by Dan Seppeler. | More info |
| Dec 4, 2022 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Whimsy | Violin, winds & maybe oboe, and piano / concertina will make tonight's music sparkle! Carmen's programs always include some old favorites and some that are just plain fun. | More info |
| Dec 1, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Casey Carr | Matt Sloboda, Tom Santarsiero | Catherine, Matt & Tom return for a fine evening of contra. Casey Carr will call. | More info |
| Nov 28, 2022 meeting |
Cindy Culbert | All are welcome to discuss how racism has affected the history of contra and English country dance and to consider how we might acknowledge the effects and broaden our audience. | More info | |
| Nov 27, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | Final Planning for Masquerade Ball | More info |
| Nov 27, 2022 english First Rochester |
Alex Deis-Lauby | Serendipity | We are lucky to have the featured caller of our Thanksgiving Saturday double dance calling English for us 2 - 5 PM this afternoon, with music by one of our most beloved local bands. | More info |
| Nov 26, 2022 contra Covenant |
Alex Deis-Lauby | The Gaslight Tinkers | The Gaslight Tinkers' blend of global rhythms creates a joyously danceable sound around a core of traditional New England old time and Celtic fiddle music, merging boundless positive energy with melody and song. | More info |
| Nov 24, 2022 cancelled |
No dance on Thanksgiving Day. Come to the Saturday "Double Dance"! | More info | ||
| Nov 20, 2022 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Molly, Mark & Chris | The founder (back in the 1980s) of our current English dance community will be calling, with music by an experienced trio playing a classic set of instruments: violin, flute and piano. Come enjoy dancing with friends! | More info |
| Nov 17, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Colleen Liggett | Mad Robin | Uplifting music tonight provided by Mad Robin! All dances taught. | More info |
| Nov 13, 2022 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | John Kerr | Colleen brings her energetic calling (and usually a new-to-us dance), and her husband John magically creates the sound of a small chamber ensemble with solo mandolin and looping pedal. It's really something to hear. | More info |
| Nov 12, 2022 meeting Margaret Mathews, Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | We are meeting at Margaret's house this month. Coffee, tea and a home cooked treat provided. Google Meet is available on request. Join us to plan great contra for everyone. | More info |
| Nov 10, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Evan De Smitt | Daphne Pickens, Tom Santarsiero, Matt Sloboda | Fiddle harmony at Harmony House tonight: Daphne and Matt fiddle while Tom lays down the beat. Join us & experience joy! | More info |
| Nov 6, 2022 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Whimsy | Did you remember to set your clock back? Come on out and enjoy the happy combination of an experienced trio of musicians and David's clear and efficient teaching. | More info |
| Nov 3, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Bob Fabinski | Matt Sloboda, Tom Santarsiero | Come dance to great Music and calling | More info |
| Oct 29, 2022 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Molly & Jane | Our popular Saturday night Halloween-themed Masquerade Ball resumes! Spooky decorations, enchanting refreshments, masks and costumes encouraged. Pay at the door ($15 - 25); no advance registration required. | More info |
| Oct 27, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Evan De Smitt | Margaret Ball and Friends | Get warmed up for Halloween! Fiddler Margaret Ball brings her friends for hot music. Tie-dyed Bob Fabinski will be calling. Join us & experience joy! | More info |
| Oct 23, 2022 meeting Margaret Mathews, Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | ALERT! Moved to Sunday morning. We are meeting at Margaret's house this month. Coffee, tea and a home cooked treat provided. Google Meet is available on request. Join us to plan great contra for everyone. | More info |
| Oct 23, 2022 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Laurel, Margaret & Chris | David brings his skillful teaching, with music on violin, piano, and Laurel's magnificent collection of wind instruments. | More info |
| Oct 20, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Margaret Mathews | Tom Owens, PossumTone String Band | This week is the Old Time dream team: The PossumTone String Band, led by Tom Owens, with Margaret Mathews calling. Join us & experience joy! | More info |
| Oct 16, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | Final Planning for Masquerade Ball | More info |
| Oct 16, 2022 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Jane & Katie | Carmen visits from Syracuse to call one of his always pleasing dance programs. Fine music from a long time pianist and new-to-us violin/viola player who played for the recent ROC Bridgerton Ball. | More info |
| Oct 13, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Bob Nicholson | Margaret Ball and Friends, Jane Knoeck | Join us at Harmony House & experience joy! Sister Haggis are Jane & Eileen, masters of dance music. Bob Nicholson is a master caller; he just channels contra. There is an intro at 7:00 and the dance starts at 7:30. | More info |
| Oct 9, 2022 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Barbara Seppeler | Heartwarming solo piano music from Barb, with Dan leading us in the dances -- sometimes including those that he has written. | More info |
| Oct 6, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Dan Seppeler | Arugula | There is an intro at 7:00 and the dance starts at 7:30. | More info |
| Oct 2, 2022 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Molly, Mark & Chris | Violin, flute/mandolin and piano are a great combination for English dance tunes. Bring a friend along! | More info |
| Sep 29, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Bob Nicholson | Open Band | It's Another 5th Thursday and that means Open Band Night! There is an intro at 7:00 and the dance starts at 7:30. | More info |
| Sep 26, 2022 meeting |
Cindy Culbert | All are welcome to discuss how racism has affected the history of contra and English country dance and to consider how we might acknowledge the effects and broaden our audience. | More info | |
| Sep 25, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Board | quarterly CDR board meeting | More info |
| Sep 25, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Board | quarterly CDR board meeting | More info |
| Sep 25, 2022 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Laurel, Margaret & Jane | You'll enjoy David's supportive teaching and calling skills, and music on violin, winds and piano that will energize you! Don't miss it. | More info |
| Sep 22, 2022 contra Harmony House |
David Smukler | Arugula | Join us at Harmony House & experience joy! Arugula quartet brings us the music. WNY Dance Master David Smukler calls the favorite dances. There will be a brief annual meeting at the break to elect CDR officers. | More info |
| Sep 18, 2022 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | John Kerr | Colleen always brings us new and interesting dances, and John works wonders with our beloved dance tunes using his looping-pedal-assisted mandolin. | More info |
| Sep 15, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Margaret Mathews | Daphne Pickens, Ben Proctor, Jordan Kleinman | Join us at Harmony House & experience joy! Fiddle teacher, Daphne Pickens, is accompanied by Ben Proctor on strings and Jordan Kleinman on Bass. Our own Bob Fabinski calls his favorite dances. There is an intro at 7:00. | More info |
| Sep 11, 2022 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Molly, Laurel & Chris | Great music tonight for dancing with friends. Or for trying it out for the first time in an encouraging environment -- come 20 minutes early for an intro. | More info |
| Sep 11, 2022 english |
Lisa Brown, Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | Participate in planning our Rochester English dances. Contact for the link to the virtual meeting. Open to all CDR members. | More info |
| Sep 8, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Bob Nicholson | Sister Haggis | Join us at Harmony House & experience joy! Sister Haggis are Jane & Eileen, masters of dance music. Genial and clear Bob Nicholson calls the dances. There is an intro at 7:00 and the dance starts at 7:30. | More info |
| Sep 4, 2022 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Beautiful, expressive music on flute and piano and a caller who will keep us on our toes and who programs interesting dances. | More info |
| Sep 1, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Nancy Spero | Daphne Pickens, Matt Sloboda, Tom Santarsiero | Join us at Harmony House & experience joy! Daphne, Matt & Tom bring us great music for Nancy's fun dances. There is an intro at 7:00 and the dance starts at 7:30. | More info |
| Aug 27, 2022 english Harmony House |
David Smukler | Bridgertune String Quartet | More Dancing, Less Posing. Outrageous Regency Costumes Admired but Not Required. Join us for a fun evening of English Country Dancing in the style of the Bridgerton mini-series. | More info |
| Aug 25, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Casey Carr | Tim Ball, Max Newman | Exciting music by the electrifying Tim Ball on Fiddle, and hot driving Max Newman on guitar. Casey Carr is calling. | More info |
| Aug 22, 2022 meeting |
All are welcome to discuss how racism has affected the history of contra and English country dance and to consider how we might acknowledge the effects and broaden our audience. | More info | ||
| Aug 21, 2022 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Serendipity | Richard's dance programs are carefully put together, with sensitivity to the dancer's skill and energy levels. Music by the ever popular flute & piano duo Serendipity is always a treat! | More info |
| Aug 20, 2022 meeting Margaret Mathews, Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | We are meeting at Margaret's house this month. Google Meet is available on request. Join us to plan great contra for everyone. | More info |
| Aug 18, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Katy Heine | Sister Haggis | Katy Heine will call to the music of Sister Haggis; Jane Knoeck on keyboard, Eileen Kalfass on Fiddle.s | More info |
| Aug 14, 2022 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Sister Haggis | Carmen will at last be back with us, informed by his considerable experience at leading virtual dances. Eileen Nicholson & Jane Knoeck love making music for us and dancers love them! | More info |
| Aug 11, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Evan De Smitt | Lake Effect | Tonight's band is Lake Effect: Chuck Abell and Matt Sloboda. | More info |
| Aug 7, 2022 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Laurel, Margaret & Chris | The multi-talented David Smukler visits to call for us, with music on winds, violin and piano. | More info |
| Aug 4, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Margaret Mathews | Birch Trio | Tonight's band is Birch Trio: Casey Murray on Cello/Guitar, Molly Tucker and Audrey Potter on Fiddle. | More info |
| Jul 28, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Mary Collins | Daphne Pickens, Matt Sloboda, Tom Santarsiero | Join us at Harmony House & experience joy! Daphne, Matt & Tom bring us great music. | More info |
| Jul 25, 2022 meeting |
All are welcome to discuss how racism has affected the history of contra and English country dance and to consider how we might acknowledge the effects and broaden our audience. | More info |