| Event | Caller | Band | Details | 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 |
| Feb 28, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Monthly meeting of CDR's Anti-Racism Study Group. | More info | ||
| Feb 19, 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 |
| Jan 30, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Lisa Brown | English Planning Committee | Monthly English Planning Meeting | More info |
| Jan 24, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Monthly meeting of CDR's Anti-Racism Study Group. | More info | ||
| Jan 23, 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 |
| Jan 16, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | Final Planning for Masquerade Ball | More info |
| Jan 15, 2022 meeting Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! We've moved to online this month. | More info |
| Dec 27, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Monthly meeting of CDR's Anti-Racism Study Group. | More info | ||
| Dec 11, 2021 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Nov 22, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Monthly meeting of CDR's Anti-Racism Study Group. | More info | ||
| Oct 31, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Monthly English Planning Meeting | More info | ||
| Oct 30, 2021 cancelled First Rochester |
TBD | Our popular Saturday night Halloween-themed Masquerade Ball will take place if in person dancing is safe again. Spooky decorations, enchanting refreshments, masks and costumes admired but not required! | More info | |
| Oct 25, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Monthly meeting of CDR's Anti-Racism Study Group. | More info | ||
| Oct 24, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Board | The CDR Board meets quarterly to coordinate dance organizing for great Contra and English Country dancing. | More info |
| Oct 23, 2021 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Sep 30, 2021 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Sep 27, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Monthly meeting of CDR's Anti-Racism Study Group. | More info | ||
| Sep 2, 2021 contra |
Join us this Thursday at Tom Bannister's bench in Highland Park for an evening walk, talk, and maybe an impromptu outdoor dance! | More info | ||
| Aug 29, 2021 meeting |
Monthly meeting to plan ECD activities. | More info | ||
| Aug 29, 2021 cancelled First Rochester |
David Smukler | Laurel, Ben & Jane | Cancelled due to high transmission of COVID-19 in Monroe County. | More info |
| Aug 22, 2021 cancelled First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Cancelled due to high transmission of COVID-19 in Monroe County. | More info |
| Aug 19, 2021 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Aug 15, 2021 cancelled First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Mark, Chris & Jane | Cancelled due to high transmission of COVID-19 in Monroe County | More info |
| Aug 12, 2021 meeting Rich & Peggy Dempsey's house |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | We will watch the CDSS Webchat together at Dempseys - Let’s Talk About Reentry, Part 5: News from Groups That Have Resumed In-person Events | More info |
| Aug 8, 2021 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | John Kerr | Our usual Sunday evening English dance. Open only to fully vaccinated dancers. Please click on ECD IS BACK at top of page to see the rules established by our venue. | More info |
| Aug 1, 2021 meeting First Rochester |
Lisa Brown | English Planning Committee | Monthly meeting to plan English dances and events. All CDR members welcome. | More info |
| Aug 1, 2021 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett, Richard Sauvain | Serendipity | Our regular dance schedule resumes, with a program of fun dances to ease us back into in-person dancing. Must be fully vaccinated; click on ECD IS BACK at top of page and read the rules established by our venue. | More info |
| Jul 18, 2021 meeting First Rochester |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Board | CDR Executive Board meetings are open to all CDR Members. | More info |
| Jul 18, 2021 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Our first dance in 15 months! Open only to fully vaccinated dancers; click on ECD IS BACK at top of page for details. | More info |
| Jul 10, 2021 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Jun 28, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Monthly meeting of CDR's Anti-Racism Study Group. | More info | ||
| Jun 20, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Jun 20, 2021 english Zoom |
David Smukler | Laurel Sharp | An evening of more complicated English dances, called for all positions | More info |
| Jun 19, 2021 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| May 22, 2021 meeting |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| May 9, 2021 english Zoom |
Carmen Giunta | TBD | An evening of solo (or couple) English Country dances, adapted by Carmen Giunta from Syracuse. | More info |
| May 2, 2021 english Zoom |
David Smukler | Laurel Sharp | An evening of more complicated English dances, called for all positions | More info |
| Apr 26, 2021 meeting |
Online meeting - https://meet.google.com/gxj-mknv-ufk - We have organized an Anti-racism study group. | More info | ||
| Apr 25, 2021 english Zoom |
Carmen Giunta | TBD | An evening of solo (or couple) English Country dances, adapted by Carmen Giunta from Syracuse. | More info |
| Apr 25, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Apr 18, 2021 english Zoom |
David Smukler | Laurel Sharp | An evening of more complicated English dances, called for all positions | More info |
| Apr 11, 2021 english Zoom |
Carmen Giunta | TBD | An evening of solo (or couple) English Country dances, adapted by Carmen Giunta from Syracuse. | More info |
| Apr 11, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Board | CDR board meeting | More info |
| Apr 10, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Apr 4, 2021 english Zoom |
David Smukler | Laurel Sharp | An evening of more complicated English dances, called for all positions | More info |
| Mar 28, 2021 english Zoom |
Carmen Giunta | TBD | An evening of solo (or couple) English Country dances, adapted by Carmen Giunta from Syracuse. | More info |
| Mar 22, 2021 meeting |
Online meeting - In an effort to understand the roots, sources, influences, and biases of our favorite past-time and why today it is a very “white” activity, we have organized an Anti-racism study group. | More info | ||
| Mar 20, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Mar 14, 2021 english Zoom |
Carmen Giunta | TBD | An evening of solo (or couple) English Country dances, adapted by Carmen Giunta from Syracuse. | More info |
| Mar 14, 2021 meeting Zoom |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Board | CDR board meeting | More info |
| Mar 7, 2021 english Zoom |
David Smukler | Laurel Sharp | An evening of more complicated English dances, called for all positions | More info |
| Feb 28, 2021 english Zoom |
Carmen Giunta | TBD | An evening of solo (or couple) English Country dances, adapted by Carmen Giunta from Syracuse. | More info |
| Feb 28, 2021 meeting |
Planning for the restart of ECD later this year. | More info | ||
| Feb 22, 2021 meeting |
Online meeting - In an effort to understand the roots, sources, influences, and biases of our favorite past-time and why today it is a very “white” activity, we have organized an Anti-racism study group. | More info | ||
| Feb 21, 2021 english Zoom |
David Smukler | Laurel Sharp | An evening of more complicated English dances, called for all positions | More info |
| Feb 20, 2021 english Zoom |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Join us to plan ahead for when we can dance together safely again! | More info |
| Feb 14, 2021 english Zoom |
Carmen Giunta | TBD | An evening of solo (or couple) English Country dances, adapted by Carmen Giunta from Syracuse. | More info |