| Event | Caller | Band | Details | 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 | ||
| Jul 22 - Jul 24, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Gaye Fifer | Stomp Rocket | Great caller and great band! Friday night Contra, Sunday night English Country Dance, and Saturday will mix it up! Games and conviviality, too! | More info |
| Jul 21, 2022 contra |
No Dance tonight - Come to our weekend event with Gaye Fifer and Stomp Rocket. | More info | ||
| Jul 17, 2022 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | John Kerr | Our wonderful dance tunes performed on mandolin. John uses a looping pedal to make it sound like a small chamber ensemble. Colleen is developing a knack for finding great new dances. | More info |
| Jul 16, 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 |
| Jul 14, 2022 contra |
Margaret Mathews | Arugula | Join us & experience joy. We're at Temple Beth El this week. | More info |
| Jul 7, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Bob Nicholson | Tom Owens, PossumTone String Band | Join us & experience joy. We're at Harmony House this week. | More info |
| Jul 5, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Board | We are holding a special online meeting of the Board tonight to consider possible changes to our COVID protocols. | More info |
| Jul 3, 2022 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Barbara Seppeler | Barb and Richard have been performing for CDR dances for well over two decades. Tonight they draw from their long experience to give us a delightful evening of dancing. Bring a friend! | More info |
| Jun 30, 2022 contra |
Bob Nicholson | Open Band, Daphne Pickens | Join us at Temple Beth El with Syracusan Bob Nicholson calling to the music of Rochester's Open Band led by Daphne Pickens on fiddle and Jane Knoeck on keyboard. Bring an instrument and get in free when you participate! | More info |
| Jun 27, 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 | ||
| Jun 26, 2022 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear effective masks. Dan and Serendipity have been stalwart performers as we get back to in-person dancing. | More info |
| Jun 26, 2022 meeting |
English Planning Meeting | More info | ||
| Jun 23, 2022 contra |
Bob Fabinski | Lake Effect | Join us at Temple Beth El with the music of Lake Effect Duo! Park in the back and enter through Door I (eye) in the corner. | More info |
| Jun 19, 2022 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | John Kerr | Our wonderful dance tunes on mandolin? John uses a looping pedal to make it sound like a small chamber ensemble. You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear effective masks. | More info |
| Jun 16, 2022 contra |
Katy Heine | Lake Effect | Return of our Thursday Night Contradance Series, at Temple Beth El with Katy Heine and the Lake Effect Duo. Enter in back through Door I. | More info |
| Jun 12, 2022 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Sister Haggis | If you haven't yet experienced the fun of dancing to the music of Eileen Kalfass (violin) and Jane Knoeck (piano), you are in for a wonderful treat! Expect continued excitement throughout the evening. | More info |
| Jun 12, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Board | The CDR Board meets quarterly to coordinate dance organizing for great Contra and English Country dancing. | More info |
| Jun 11, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Google Meet this month! Join us virtually to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Jun 9, 2022 contra Harmony House |
Nancy Spero | Sister Haggis | Join us at Harmony House with Ithacan Nancy Spero calling to the music of Jane Knoeck on Keyboard and Eileen Kalfass on Fiddle. | More info |
| Jun 5, 2022 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Join your friends at the first English dance of the summer, featuring seasoned performers and a nice mix of easy dances and those with a bit more challenge. Masks and proof of vaccination & booster required. | More info |
| Jun 2, 2022 contra Harmony House |
David Smukler | Daphne Pickens, Ben Proctor, Jordan Kleinman | Join us at Harmony House in Webster for our first Contradance in 2 years. Calling by David Smukler; Music by Daphne Pickens, Ben Proctor, and Jordan Kleinman | More info |
| May 23, 2022 meeting |
Monthly meeting of Anti-Racism Study Group. | More info | ||
| May 22, 2022 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Daphne, Laurel & Jane | You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear effective masks. Windows in the hall may be open for increased ventilation - dress accordingly | More info |
| May 21, 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 |
| May 15, 2022 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Serendipity | You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear effective masks. Windows in the hall may be open for increased ventilation - dress accordingly | More info |
| May 8, 2022 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear effective masks. Windows in the hall may be open for increased ventilation - dress accordingly | More info |
| Apr 30 - May 1, 2022 english MAG Ballroom, First Rochester |
David Millstone | Alchemy | Our annual Jane Austen Ball weekend in Rochester, NY on April 30 & May 1, 2022 includes top notch performers, a Regency period Ball, an experienced English dance, and a practice session. Last day to register is April 10! | More info |
| Apr 25, 2022 meeting |
Monthly meeting of Anti-Racism Study Group. | More info | ||
| Apr 24, 2022 ball-prep |
David Smukler | Laurel & Chris | Come practice dances that will be done at the Jane Austen Ball on May 1! You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear effective masks. | More info |
| Apr 24, 2022 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Laurel, Margaret & Jane | You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear effective masks. Windows in the hall may be open for increased ventilation - dress accordingly | More info |
| Apr 23, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Google Meet this month! Join us virtually to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Apr 17, 2022 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear effective masks. Windows in the hall may be open for increased ventilation - dress accordingly | More info |
| Apr 10, 2022 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain, Colleen Liggett | Laurie, Mark & Chris | You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear effective masks. Windows in the hall may be open for increased ventilation - dress accordingly | More info |
| Apr 10, 2022 ball-prep |
Richard Sauvain | Molly & Chris | Come practice dances that will be done at the Jane Austen Ball on May 1! You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear effective masks. | More info |
| Apr 6, 2022 meeting |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Executive Committee | ONLINE: To discuss procedural changes in how performers are paid and how the dance gate is handled. | More info |
| Apr 3, 2022 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Sister Haggis | You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear effective masks. Windows in the hall may be open for increased ventilation - dress accordingly. The program will contain many dances that are on the Jane Austen Ball program. | More info |
| Apr 3, 2022 ball-prep |
We had to cancel the April 3 Ball prep because we could not find an appropriate venue. The evening English dance program that night will contain many Ball dances; come to that instead! | More info | ||
| Mar 28, 2022 meeting |
Monthly meeting of Anti-Racism Study Group. | More info | ||
| Mar 27, 2022 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Laurel, Meg & Ben | You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear masks. Windows in the hall may be open for increased ventilation - dress accordingly | More info |
| Mar 24, 2022 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Mar 20, 2022 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Regular Sunday night in-person English dances resume. You must be vaxxed and boosted and wear masks. | More info |
| Mar 7, 2022 meeting |
Monthly meeting of Anti-Racism Study Group. | More info | ||
| Mar 6, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Board | The CDR Board meets quarterly to coordinate dance organizing for great Contra and English Country dancing. | More info |