| Event | Caller | Band | Details | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2020 demo-team First Rochester |
Cathy Stephens | Molly Jaynes Wilson | Performance skills workshop for the Meryton Assembly Dancers. Invitation only. | More info |
| Mar 1, 2020 english First Rochester |
Cathy Stephens | Sister Haggis | Visiting from Ontario, our caller is a professional dance instructor, social dance historian and choreographer! Eileen and Jane never fail to delight us with their musical ability and joy in working together. | More info |
| Feb 29, 2020 demo-team First Rochester |
Cathy Stephens | Molly Jaynes Wilson | Regency Quadrille Workshop for the Meryton Assembly Dancers followed by potluck lunch. Invitation only. | More info |
| Feb 27, 2020 contra Covenant |
Margaret Mathews | Spindrift | Spindrift with Margaret Mathews! This evening we are partnering with the 20s&30sHangin' With New Friends of Rochester Meetup group for the second time. Last month's group dance was a blast! So many new smiling faces. | More info |
| Feb 27, 2020 demo-team |
Lisa Brown | Molly Jaynes Wilson | The Meryton Assembly Dancers teach English country dancing to first year opera students at the Eastman School. Private event. | More info |
| Feb 23, 2020 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Confluence | Visiting from the Southern Tier, our flute & piano duo will give us smooth and energetic music for our dancing pleasure, and Carmen's dance choices tend to to be much liked by Rochester dancers. | More info |
| Feb 20, 2020 contra Covenant |
Bob Fabinski | Nadine, Tom and Peter | This evening we have a special trio of Nadine Dyskant, Tom Santarsiero and Peter Gustav Blue. Calling will be by Bob Fabinski | More info |
| Feb 16, 2020 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Arugula | Flute & violin on the melody lines along with rich harmonies on piano and bass will inspire us on our annual Chocolate Night! Expect a program of delightful dances from the founder of our English dance group. | More info |
| Feb 13, 2020 contra Covenant |
Chuck Abell | Alyssa and Alex | Get your Pre-Flurry Contra Fix to music by Alyssa and Alex! | More info |
| Feb 9, 2020 english First Rochester |
David Smukler, Sue Batt | Molly, Ben, Ben & Jane | Our very first English - Scottish evening! These two styles of country dancing share many qualities, yet are delightfully different. Our experienced Scottish & ECD teachers have some lovely ECD/Scottish pairs planned. | More info |
| Feb 9, 2020 demo-team First Rochester |
Lisa Brown | Molly Jaynes Wilson | Rehearsal for the Meryton Assembly - our English Country dance Performance Group. Please contact Lisa Brown if you're interested in participating. Meeting to immediately follow rehearsal. | More info |
| Feb 8, 2020 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | The Contra Planning Committee is open to everyone! | More info |
| Feb 6, 2020 contra |
Bob Nicholson | Confluence | Confluence, the Mother Daughter duo of Barbara Dyskant and Nadine Dyskant-Miller will be joined by Daphne Pickens for this winter dance. Bob Nicholson will be calling. | More info |
| Feb 2, 2020 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Dan and Serendipity performing for our dancing pleasure once again! The break refreshment theme is Halftime Snacks, to go along with a certain other big event that happens that day. | More info |
| Jan 30, 2020 contra Covenant |
Hans Krackau | Open Band | Special Guest Caller from Germany: Hans Krakau will join our Open Band for your dancing pleasure! | More info |
| Jan 26, 2020 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Dames Rocket | Colleen's many years of experience as a musician give her a unique perspective on calling. Music by an ensemble featuring violin, oboe, a variety of wind instruments, piano, and (if we're lucky) concertina! | More info |
| Jan 26, 2020 demo-team First Rochester |
Lisa Brown | TBA | Rehearsal for the Meryton Assembly - our English Country dance Performance Group. Please contact Lisa Brown if you're interested in participating. | More info |
| Jan 23, 2020 contra Covenant |
Nancy Spero | Sister Haggis | Sister Haggis will entertain us with their vast repertoire of contra tunes | More info |
| Jan 19, 2020 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler, Richard Sauvain | Serendipity | Our annual Favorites Night! A program of dances selected by a year's worth of voting by our local dancers. Two callers for variety, and two excellent musicians who play here often and make music SO well together. | More info |
| Jan 16, 2020 contra Covenant |
Bob Nicholson | Arugula | Spicy Contra Music by Arugula, Calling by Bob Nicholson. | More info |
| Jan 12, 2020 meeting First Rochester |
Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | Planning for upcoming English events | More info |
| Jan 12, 2020 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Molly, Mark & Chris | Our caller (who also writes dances) has a talent for choosing material that we like. Our band has been producing lively music for years, and is actually considering acquiring a name. Refreshment theme is Cupcakes! | More info |
| Jan 9, 2020 contra Covenant |
Casey Carr | Daphne, Audrey and Tom | Daphne Pickens, Audrey Potter and Tom Santarsiero join forces to bring us Great Contra Music! | More info |
| Jan 5, 2020 meeting First Rochester |
Dave Boyer | CDR Board | All CDR planning meetings are open to the public. See the details for the exciting full agenda. | More info |
| Jan 5, 2020 english First Rochester |
Megan Wilson | Sister Haggis | Start the new year right! Come enjoy the music of a much beloved violin / piano duo that really knows how to inspire dancers to new heights. Plus we'll have a talented visiting caller from Ann Arbor. | More info |
| Jan 4, 2020 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | The Contra Planning Committee is open to everyone! | More info |
| Jan 2, 2020 contra Covenant |
Louise Siddons | Tim Ball and John Wobus | Our Guest Caller tonight is Louise Siddons, from Stillwater, Oklahoma. with energetic traditional dance music from two of upstate NY's favorites; Tim Ball and John Wobus. | More info |
| Dec 28, 2019 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Serendipity Plus | Turning of the Year Ball, an elegant English dance to celebrate the old year and welcome in the new, in a beautifully decorated hall. 6 PM start. Dressy attire suggested. Pay at the door ($25 / $15); great refreshments! | More info |
| Dec 26, 2019 contra Covenant |
Evan De Smitt | The Bobbens | Last Thursday Night Contradance of 2019 Band is the Bobbens, Caller is Evan DeSmitt | More info |
| Dec 19, 2019 contra Covenant |
Chuck Abell | New Brew | Chuck Abell calling, New Brew providing music | More info |
| Dec 15, 2019 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Alyssa, Austin & Jane | Expect stirring music from a versatile violinist, an Eastman grad student in guitar performance, and our favorite local pianist -- and a program of dances to delight you. Cookie Night! No dance on Dec. 22. | More info |
| Dec 12, 2019 contra Covenant |
Casey Carr | Lake Effect | Casey Carr and Lake Effect! | More info |
| Dec 8, 2019 english Covenant |
Colleen Liggett, Richard Sauvain, Dan Seppeler | Spindrift | Held at our usual contra dance venue, this evening of contra friendly English dancing features music by a hot band with violin, guitar, trombone & sax, and a program of fun, active dances. | More info |
| Dec 7, 2019 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | The Contra Planning Committee is open to everyone! | More info |
| Dec 5, 2019 contra Covenant |
Margaret Mathews | Blue Dance | BLUE DANCE is back! with Margaret Mathews | More info |
| Dec 1, 2019 english First Rochester |
Judy Greenhill | Relative Harmony | Real professionals in the dance and music world, our Guelph-based performers are becoming regular visitors. Judy often favors a program of familiar dances, and the music will be energizing! Note: dance is 2 PM - 5 PM. | More info |
| Dec 1, 2019 meeting First Rochester |
Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | Meeting to schedule volunteers for TOTY | More info |
| Nov 29 - Nov 30, 2019 special-event Salem |
Steve Zakon-Anderson, Katy Heine | Polaris, Center Street | A fine weekend of great Contra and English Contry dancing. Keep up with the details by clicking here. | More info |
| Nov 28, 2019 contra |
No Dance! Feast with Family and Friends, then dance at our Thanksgiving Weekend! | More info | ||
| Nov 24, 2019 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Molly, Mark & Chris | Molly's dynamic fiddling, Mark's strong flute and Chris' solid accompaniment produce music that just makes you want to dance! Showing a talent for finding new and interesting dances, Colleen comes up with some good ones. | More info |
| Nov 21, 2019 contra Covenant |
Bob Isaacs | Spindrift | Bob Isaacs calling to Spindrift | More info |
| Nov 17, 2019 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Sister Haggis | Much in demand, Jane & Eileen blend expert musicianship with long experience. Carmen visits often from Syracuse with his patient teaching and carefully chosen dance programs. It's Ethnic dessert night too! | More info |
| Nov 16, 2019 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | The Contra Planning Committee is open to everyone! | More info |
| Nov 14, 2019 contra Covenant |
Nancy Spero | New Brew | Nancy Spero will be calling, New Brew will be playing | More info |
| Nov 10, 2019 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Barb, Laurie & Dan work smoothly together (from long experience) to bring you a variety of enjoyable dances and superb music! | More info |
| Nov 9, 2019 demo-team Calvary St Andrews |
Part of the Rochester Early Music Festival - a demonstration of Early Baroque dancing and English country dancing with some audience participation | More info | ||
| Nov 7, 2019 contra Covenant |
Bob Nicholson | Eileen Kalfass and Harvey Nusbaum | Tonight Bob Nicholson will be calling, Eileen Kalfass and Harvey will be playing | More info |
| Nov 3, 2019 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Eileen, Jane & Roberta | Eileen & Jane of the wildly popular Sister Haggis are joined for this dance by the talented pianist Robert Truscello for an even richer sound. Richard's programs show a careful balance of easy and challenging dances. | More info |
| Oct 31, 2019 contra Covenant |
Open Band | Open Band Halloween Dance | More info | |
| Oct 26, 2019 english First Rochester |
Pamela Goddard | Sister Haggis | Our popular Saturday night Halloween-themed Masquerade Ball. Spooky decorations, enchanting refreshments, masks and costumes admired but not required! $25, $15 students/low income; pay at the door. No dance the 27th! | More info |
| Oct 24, 2019 contra Covenant |
Alex Deis-Lauby | Tim Ball & Jane Knoeck | Alex Deis Lauby will be calling to Tim and Jane | More info |
| Oct 22, 2019 meeting |
Dave Boyer | CDR Board | The CDR Board meets quarterly to coordinate major activities and share information. All meetings are free and open to the public. | More info |
| Oct 20, 2019 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Dames Rocket | Apple Dessert Night! Pie, Crumble, Brown Betty - so many wonderful options! | More info |
| Oct 17, 2019 contra Covenant |
Chuck Abell | DJ Chuckabell | Special Treat, DJ Luminous (Chuck Abell) will be calling this evening of TECHNO Contra | More info |
| Oct 13, 2019 meeting First Rochester |
Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | There will be a brief meeting during refreshments to make sure the annual Masquerade Ball is a success. | More info |
| Oct 13, 2019 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Dan always calls interesting dances, and is accompanied this time by the magical playing of Serendipity | More info |
| Oct 12, 2019 meeting Bob Fabinski's house |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | The Contra Planning Committee is open to everyone! | More info |
| Oct 10, 2019 contra Covenant |
Sarah VanNorstrand | Jesse Ball and Everest Witman | Sarah VanNorstrand calling to music by Jesse Ball and Everest Witman | More info |
| Oct 6, 2019 english First Rochester |
Katy Heine | Amity | Details TBA | More info |
| Oct 3, 2019 contra Covenant |
Craig Saunders | Arugula | Toronto's Craig Saunders calling to sharp, tasty green music from Arugula. | More info |
| Sep 29, 2019 contra |
Dan Seppeler, Bob Fabinski | Molly Jaynes Wilson | Dedication of the memorial bench in honor of Tom Bannister. | More info |
| Sep 28, 2019 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Molly & Chris | What? English dancing on Saturday? Yes, we do this sometimes in months with 5 Sundays. Energizing dance music on violin & piano, and an energetic caller too! And no getting up for work early next day. | More info |
| Sep 26, 2019 contra |
Katy Heine | New Brew | New Brew | More info |
| Sep 22, 2019 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Alyssa, Austin & Jane | Expect great music tonight from a versatile fiddler, a sophisticated guitarist, and an oh-so-experienced pianist. What with calling by our very own English dance booker, it should be a fun night. | More info |
| Sep 21, 2019 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | The Contra Planning Committee is open to everyone! | More info |
| Sep 19, 2019 contra |
Bob Nicholson | Over and Under | Over and Under | More info |
| Sep 15, 2019 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Savory Snack night at the English dance, and Dan has hinted that we may continue learning the enticing dance Tango in Toronto. In any case, Barb & Laurie can be counted on for thrilling dance music. | More info |
| Sep 12, 2019 contra Covenant |
Margaret Mathews | Esteemed Clams | Esteemed Clams will be playing | More info |
| Sep 8, 2019 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Molly, Mark & Chris | Live music is a big attraction at our dances, and tonight's violin, flute & piano trio does a fine job with it. Richard draws on his decades of calling experience to come up with an appealing mix of dances. | More info |
| Sep 5, 2019 contra Covenant |
Nancy Spero | Atlantic Crossing | Nancy Spero calling to Atlantic Crossing | More info |
| Sep 1, 2019 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Laurel, Henry & Pat | Fill out your Labor Day weekend dancing to an all-Syracuse lineup of performers. David's efficient and effective teaching and calling makes for a fun evening. | More info |
| Sep 1, 2019 english First Rochester |
Leslie Phillips | Recorded Music | Join us before Sunday’s dance for a free in-depth beginner lesson. This class will cover the basics of English Country dancing, with enough time to learn some common figures, practice them, and dance them in real dances. | More info |
| Aug 29, 2019 contra Covenant |
Bob Nicholson | Open Band | Open Band Night! | More info |
| Aug 24, 2019 english First Rochester |
Lisa Brown, Richard Sauvain | Molly, Ben, Ben & Jane | Our annual Netherfield Ball introduces novices to English country dancing. Lisa Brown and Richard Sauvain, will teach you to enjoy dances from Jane Austen’s time. 2 - 6 PM, elegant refreshments. $10 | More info |
| Aug 22, 2019 contra Covenant |
Margaret Mathews | Birch Trio | Margaret Mathews calling to Birch Trio | More info |
| Aug 18, 2019 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Dan's inventive and lively calling and Barb & Laurie's heartwarming renditions of those great dance tunes grace our annual Ice Cream Sundae night at the Rochester English dance. Come and indulge! | More info |
| Aug 17, 2019 special-event Rita's |
Ice cream fundraiser for CDR at Rita's Italian Ice & Custard. | More info | ||
| Aug 17, 2019 special-event |
Gather at Emily's house to work on building the quilt we'll raffle off at Thanksgiving. | More info | ||
| Aug 15, 2019 contra Bruce Academy |
Bob Fabinski | Confluence | NOTE ALTERNATE VENUE: Bruce Academy of Music Mother Daughter Duo Barb Dyskant and Nadine Dyskant-Miller will be playing, Bob Fabinski will be calling. | More info |
| Aug 11, 2019 english First Rochester |
Pamela Goddard | Arugula | Enjoy strong and intelligent calling from a long-time Ithaca caller, and music on flute, violin, piano & bass from the versatile band Arugula, who has played for CDR contra and English dances for many years. | More info |
| Aug 8, 2019 contra Covenant |
Maxine McDonald, Colleen Liggett | The Bobbens | The Bobbens, and Maxine McDonald and Colleen Liggett | More info |
| Aug 4, 2019 meeting First Rochester |
Quarterly Board of Directors meeting. All members welcome. | More info | ||
| Aug 4, 2019 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Dames Rocket | Rich music on winds, oboe, concertina & piano by two well known local musicians, plus a fiddle player crossing over from the Irish music world! Colleen likes to include some dances that are new-to-us when she calls. | More info |
| Aug 1, 2019 contra Covenant |
Pamela Goddard | Arugula | Tonight we have Pam Goddard calling to the music of Arugula. | More info |
| Jul 28, 2019 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Eileen Kalfass and John Wobus | Eileen and John are long time musical collaborators; they always give us great music to dance to. Richard mixes easy accessible dances with those that are challenging but rewarding. | More info |
| Jul 25, 2019 contra |
Casey Carr | New Brew | Casey Carr calling to the music of New Brew. | More info |
| Jul 21, 2019 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Molly, Mark & Chris | Our dancers appreciate Carmen's kind and patient teaching manner and great dance choices. Molly's prize winning violin playing, Mark's strong flute melodies, and Chris' expert piano are additional attractions! | More info |
| Jul 18, 2019 contra Covenant |
Bob Nicholson | Colton Robbins | Bob Nicholson calling to the music of the talented Colton Robbins! | More info |
| Jul 14, 2019 english First Rochester |
Jenny Beer | Eileen, Jane & Roberta | Fruit night! Enjoy a lively and well known caller & dance composer from Philadelphia, and three absolutely wonderful musicians. Get to know Jenny at an informal bring-your-own picnic beforehand, at 5 PM. | More info |
| Jul 11, 2019 contra Covenant |
Katy Heine | Groove Effect | Katy Heine will be calling to the music of Groove Effect | More info |
| Jul 7, 2019 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Continue your holiday celebrations with an evening of country dances both lively and dreamy, with Dan's inventive and lively calling and Barb & Laurie's always beautiful renditions of those great dance tunes. | More info |
| Jul 4, 2019 contra |
No Dance tonight | More info | ||
| Jun 27, 2019 contra Covenant |
Margaret Mathews | Northside String Band | Ithaca music tonight! Northside String BandMargaret Mathews calling. | More info |
| Jun 23, 2019 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Sister Haggis | Crowds often break out into spontaneous applause when Sister Haggis plays a bit of the tune to help dancers get the mood of the dance. They're that good! Colleen brings us a fresh perspective on calling. No dance 6/30! | More info |
| Jun 20, 2019 contra Covenant |
Chuck Abell | New Brew | Chuck Abell will call to music of New Brew! | More info |
| Jun 16, 2019 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Laurel, Meg & Chris | Skilled teaching of the dances and music by a new combination - Laurel on winds and oboe, Chris on piano, and Meg on concertina - will grace the year's most popular break theme night: Strawberry Shortcake! | More info |
| Jun 16, 2019 contra Brighton Market |
Margaret Mathews | Wild Root String Band | Dance at the Brighton Farm Market to show off how much fun we have dancing Contra. | More info |
| Jun 15, 2019 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | The Contra Planning Committee is open to everyone! | More info |
| Jun 13, 2019 contra Covenant |
Evan De Smitt, Maxine McDonald | Eileen and Chuck | Maxine McDonald and Evan DeSmit will be sharing the mic tonight. The music will be two exceptional musicians, Eileen Kalfass and Chuck Abell. | More info |
| Jun 9, 2019 english First Rochester |
Colin Hume | Calliope | Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience excellent teaching with British flair from one of the great dance composers of our time, traveling with a terrific band. | More info |