| Event | Caller | Band | Details | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2019 contra Covenant |
Nancy Spero | Eileen Kalfass and John Wobus | Nancy Spero calling with Eileen Kalfass and John Wobus | More info |
| Jun 2, 2019 english First Rochester |
4:30 - 5:30 PM: Meeting with CDR Executive committee and any interested CDR members, in the library at First Baptist; 5:30 - 6:30 potluck for as many as will in Hubbell Hall. | More info | ||
| Jun 2, 2019 english First Rochester |
Gaye Fifer | Serendipity | Gaye has been calling dance weekends and teaching waltz workshops for many years -- her pleasant style and graceful teaching put dancers at ease. There will be a potluck dinner before the dance starting at 5:30. | More info |
| Jun 1 - Jun 2, 2019 contra First Rochester |
Gaye Fifer | Birch Trio, Serendipity | Waltz workshop, potluck dinners, contra dance, ECD with Gaye Fifer calling. | More info |
| May 30, 2019 contra Covenant |
David Smukler | Open Band | David Smukler calling to the music of Rochester's fabulous Open Band | More info |
| May 26, 2019 english First Rochester |
Pamela Goddard | Crooked Sixpence | A thoughtful and witty caller (excellent at hints for dancing well), and a lively violin/flute/piano trio (all performers imported from Ithaca for the occasion). Enjoy dancing with friends on Memorial Day weekend. | More info |
| May 23, 2019 contra Covenant |
Bob Fabinski | The Bobbens | The band is the Bobbens and the caller is Bob Fabinski | More info |
| May 19, 2019 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler, Richard Sauvain | Serendipity | Favorites Night rescheduled! A program of dances that our dance group ranked highly in 2018. Two callers, fine music, and dances you will almost certainly enjoy. By unrelated coincidence, it's also Cheese Night. | More info |
| May 18, 2019 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | The May Contra Planning Meeting is cancelled. The next meeting is Saturday, June 15. | More info |
| May 16, 2019 contra Covenant |
Katy Heine | Kingfisher | Kingfisher is Cecilia Vacanti and Jeff Kaufman. They are touring WNY in mid-May. | More info |
| May 12, 2019 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Eileen, Laurie & Jane | A popular caller with great taste in dances plus the much in demand Eileen and Jane, joined by the fine flutist from Serendipity. This dance is FREE in honor of Padraic's birthday; potluck beforehand at 5:30! | More info |
| May 9, 2019 contra Covenant |
Bob Nicholson | Lake Effect | Bob Nicholson and Lake Effect | More info |
| May 4, 2019 english |
Cavalcade of regional callers | Elegant Echoes | The experienced dance on Jane Austen Ball weekend is open to all dancers thoroughly familiar with English dancing, whether or not they are registered for the Ball. Great music, and a whole team of callers! $20. | More info |
| May 4 - May 5, 2019 english MAG Ballroom, First Rochester |
Joanna Reiner Wilkinson | Elegant Echoes | Our annual Jane Austen Ball weekend in Rochester, NY on May 4 & 5, includes a Regency period Ball, an experienced English dance, practice sessions, top notch performers, and great refreshments! | More info |
| May 2, 2019 contra Covenant |
Judy Greenhill | Relative Harmony | Traveling from Guelph, Canada, Judy Greenhill and Relative Harmony will be performing. | More info |
| Apr 28, 2019 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | One of our favorite threesomes tonight, bringing us energetic calling and deeply felt music on flute and piano. These folks have been working together a long time, and it shows. | More info |
| Apr 28, 2019 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett, Richard Sauvain | Serendipity | Ball Prep 3:30 - 5:30 PM. Learn and practice the dances to be done at the Jane Austen Ball! $5 per session. Potluck dinner to follow. Stay for the evening dance and enjoy even more dancing! | More info |
| Apr 27, 2019 meeting Rich & Peggy Dempsey's house |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | The Contra Planning Committee is open to everyone! Are you interested in being a player in keeping our contra dance community running smoothly, efficiently and fun for all? Join us, your thoughts and ideas are welcome! | More info |
| Apr 25, 2019 contra Covenant |
David Smukler | Sister Haggis | Sister Haggis | More info |
| Apr 22, 2019 meeting |
Leslie Phillips | English Planning Committee | Help plan CDR's English dances for the months to come. At Richard's House, 100 Greenvale Drive, 14618. Any CDR member is welcome to attend, and there will be refreshments! | More info |
| Apr 21, 2019 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Whimsy | Violin, winds, and piano -- a classic ensemble for those lovely English dance tunes. And it's not often that a dance group finds a caller like David who has such skill AND thoroughly enjoys calling! | More info |
| Apr 18, 2019 contra Bruce Academy |
Bob Nicholson | Geneseo String Band | Our Maundy Thursday dance temporarily relocates to a new location. | More info |
| Apr 14, 2019 english First Rochester |
Katy Heine | Sister Haggis | Katy has 30 years of calling experience coupled with a friendly demeanor and a clear teaching style. The highly popular duo Sister Haggis will provide engaging, glorious music for a great night of dancing! | More info |
| Apr 14, 2019 english First Rochester |
Lisa Brown, Colleen Liggett | Pat, Mark & Jane | Ball Prep 3:30 - 5:30 pm. Learn and practice the dances to be done at the Jane Austen Ball! $5 per session. Potluck dinner to follow. No practice on April 21! | More info |
| Apr 11, 2019 contra Covenant |
Rich Goss | Lake Effect | Rich Goss calling with Lake Effect | More info |
| Apr 7, 2019 english First Rochester |
Lisa Brown, Colleen Liggett | Molly, Mark & Chris | Ball Prep 3:30 - 5:30 PM. Learn English Country dancing and the dances to be done at the Jane Austen Ball! $5 per session. Potluck dinner to follow. Newcomers to English dance should attend! | More info |
| Apr 7, 2019 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Molly, Mark & Chris | Enjoy a trio of fine musicians (violin, flute & piano) that really likes playing together and makes excellent dance music. Richard will quite likely teach us a few Ball dances and some luscious waltzes! | More info |
| Apr 4, 2019 contra Covenant |
Margaret Mathews | Blue Dance | A great time with Blue Dance and Margaret Mathews. | More info |
| Mar 31, 2019 english First Rochester |
Lisa Brown, Colleen Liggett | Molly, Pat & Chris | Ball Prep 3:30-5:30 pm. Learn English Country dancing and the dances to be done at the Jane Austen Ball! $5 per session. Potluck dinner to follow. Newcomers to English dance should attend this session and the next. | More info |
| Mar 31, 2019 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Eileen, Laurel & Meg | David's superb teaching skills and vast knowledge of the English dance repertoire make him very popular. Music by three fine musicians that you can count on for high quality dance music. You'll enjoy this! | More info |
| Mar 28, 2019 contra Covenant |
Nancy Spero | Eloise & Co. | Nancy Spero with Eloise &Co, | More info |
| Mar 24, 2019 meeting First Rochester |
Lisa Brown | CDR Executive Committee | Quarterly Board meeting to discuss future CDR plans at 4:00 pm in the library at First Baptist Church. All CDR members are welcome. | More info |
| Mar 24, 2019 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Laurie and Barb play so beautifully together that it's a joy to move to their music. Dan's cheerful enthusiasm adds to the fun. Come enjoy a friendly dance community and meet new friends! | More info |
| Mar 21, 2019 contra Covenant |
David Smukler | Arugula | Arugula | More info |
| Mar 17, 2019 english First Rochester |
Judy Greenhill | Relative Harmony | This visiting band from Guelph, Canada impressed us last year with their professionalism. Judy is our fun & experienced caller; Rick and Jon provide the lively dance music on violin & piano. Pie Night! | More info |
| Mar 14, 2019 contra Covenant |
Joyce Rossbach | New Brew | New Brew | More info |
| Mar 10, 2019 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Sister Haggis | Wow! A much in demand violin/piano duo with the winning combination of unusual musical talent and long experience, and one of our newer callers with excellent self confidence and sensitivity to the dancers. | More info |
| Mar 7, 2019 contra Covenant |
Judy Greenhill | Relative Harmony | Judy Greenhill (elegant dances) and Relative Harmony (hot fiddle and driving piano) | More info |
| Mar 3, 2019 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Amity | A popular English dance band, with piano, oboe, whistles, recorders, and amazing guitar played by a doctoral student at Eastman! Our Syracuse-based caller has a talent for teaching familiar & well-liked dances. | More info |
| Feb 28, 2019 contra Covenant |
Casey Carr | Pete’s Posse | Wow! Pete's Posse playing and Casey Carr Calling! Get ready for a grid square or two! | More info |
| Feb 24, 2019 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Sister Haggis | The dance music that Jane & Eileen make is simply magical -- we are lucky to have them play for us so often. David, being a professional teacher, is expert at getting dances across. This makes for some fine dancing! | More info |
| Feb 23, 2019 meeting Rich & Peggy Dempsey's house |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | The Contra Planning Committee is open to everyone! Are you interested in being a player in keeping our contra dance community running smoothly, efficiently and fun for all? Join us, your thoughts and ideas are welcome! | More info |
| Feb 21, 2019 contra Covenant |
Bob Fabinski | Over and Under | Over and Under | More info |
| Feb 19, 2019 contra Spurrier Hall |
Margaret Mathews | New Brew | New Brew and Margaret Mathews bring Contra to the UR campus. Come dance with the students to demonstrate all the fun. | More info |
| Feb 17, 2019 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Celebrate Valentine's day again at our annual Chocolate Night, featuring smoothly coordinated music on flute and piano and energetic calling. Our performers are regulars at the Sunday night English dances. | More info |
| Feb 14, 2019 contra Covenant |
Colleen Liggett, Maxine McDonald | Sister Haggis | What will it be? Red for Valentine's? Or Teal for Dave Boyer's birthday? Sister Haggis is playing. Colleen Liggett and Maxine McDonald will share the caller's mic! | More info |
| Feb 10, 2019 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Arugula | This busy and long lived band features melodic flute and violin above a rich bass line, and the well-known caller will be introducing some lovely dances that will be done at our Jane Austen Ball in May. | More info |
| Feb 7, 2019 contra Covenant |
Casey Carr | The Bobbens | New Band to our stage: Bob Berch, Ben Hockenberry and Ben Goehring Casey Carr will be calling. | More info |
| Feb 3, 2019 english First Rochester |
The Special Events committee will be meeting at First Baptist at 4 PM to work on planning the Jane Austen Ball set for early May. CDR members interested in the process are welcome to sit in. | More info | ||
| Feb 3, 2019 english First Rochester |
Sarah VanNorstrand | Amity | Superbowl Sunday for dancers! A friendly & effective nationally known caller, music on guitar, assorted winds and piano. Superbowl Sunday snacks requested for the break, so we won't seem too far out of the main stream. | More info |
| Jan 31, 2019 contra Covenant |
David Smukler | Open Band | Open Band Night! Play for part of the dance and get in free! David Smukler will be calling. | More info |
| Jan 27, 2019 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Molly, Laurel & Pat | We will enjoy a caller with a fresh perspective on the English dance repertoire, and music featuring an exciting violinist, an enthusiastic piano player, and one of the finest and most versatile wind players in our area. | More info |
| Jan 26, 2019 meeting Rich & Peggy Dempsey's house |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | The Contra Planning Committee is open to everyone! Are you interested in being a player in keeping our contra dance community running smoothly, efficiently and fun for all? Join us, your thoughts and ideas are welcome! | More info |
| Jan 24, 2019 contra Covenant |
Sarah VanNorstrand | Lake Effect | Lake Effect playing and Sarah VanNorstrand Calling! Great way to warm up on a cold winter night. | More info |
| Jan 20, 2019 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler, Richard Sauvain | Serendipity | DANCE CANCELLED! Sorry folks, we have had to cancel our Jan. 20 English dance due to a combination of bad weather and a facilities issue. We hope to reschedule Favorite's Night for later in the year. | More info |
| Jan 20, 2019 meeting First Rochester |
CANCELLED! The English Planning Committee meeting scheduled for Jan. 20 has been cancelled due to a combination of bad weather and a facilities issue. We will post a new notice when we have a new date. | More info | ||
| Jan 17, 2019 contra Covenant |
Chuck Abell | Molly, Mark & Chris | Chuck Abell, calling to Chris DeGolyer, Mark Dumont and Molly Jaynes This Thursday is National Ditch New Year's Resolution Day. We will vote on whether or not to continue these themes. | More info |
| Jan 13, 2019 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Molly, Mark & Chris | Fine tunes on violin, flute and piano, and a thoughtful and patient Syracuse caller who calls fun dances, and has been known to write some himself. Our famous break refreshments will feature cupcakes! | More info |
| Jan 13, 2019 meeting First Rochester |
Lisa Brown | CDR Board | Quarterly board meeting. Open to all. Takes place in the library at First Baptist. The main topic is the CDR's 2019 budget. | More info |
| Jan 10, 2019 contra Covenant |
Margaret Mathews | Esteemed Clams | Margaret Mathews calling to some hot Old Time Music by the Esteemed Clams! This Thursday is "Peculiar People Day." Come dance. Enough said. | More info |
| Jan 6, 2019 meeting First Rochester |
Dave Boyer | CDR Board | Meeting to discuss 2020 budget, events, etc. | More info |
| Jan 6, 2019 english First Rochester |
Bob Nicholson | Sister Haggis | Start the new year off right with good exercise and friendly people. We'll have a genial, very experienced, and supportive caller (famous for his skills in helping newcomers) plus music to die for! | More info |
| Jan 3, 2019 contra Covenant |
Bob Nicholson | Tim Ball & Jane Knoeck | Start the new year with Bob Nicholson calling to music of Tim Ball and Jane Knoeck. This Thursday is Fruitcake Toss Day! | More info |
| Dec 30, 2018 english First Rochester |
Dan Blim | Alyssa, Laurie & Meg | 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 27, 2018 contra Covenant |
Margaret Mathews | Ginger Majority | A "NOT NEW YEARS EVE" Contra with Margaret Mathews and Ginger Majority--a festive dance at our regular place and time. Bring some delicious holiday treats to share. | More info |
| Dec 20, 2018 contra Covenant |
Nancy Spero | O’Shanigans | The O'Shanigans play great tunes focusing on those from Ireland and New England. Energetic Nancy Spero from Ithaca calls great dances that perfectly match the tunes. | More info |
| Dec 16, 2018 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Sister Haggis | Richard's program will include several new-to-us dances planned for our Dec. 30 Turning of he Year Ball. We'll have superb music from Eileen's passionate violin and Jane's energizing piano. It's Cookie Night too! | More info |
| Dec 15, 2018 meeting Rich & Peggy Dempsey's house |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | The Contra Planning Committee is open to everyone! Are you interested in being a player in keeping our contra dance community running smoothly, efficiently and fun for all? Join us, your thoughts and ideas are welcome! | More info |
| Dec 13, 2018 contra Covenant |
Katy Heine | New Brew | An accomplished and relaxed caller from Ithaca paired with three superb musicians: Jane Knoeck on keys, Eileen Kalfass on fiddle, and Tom Santarsiero on mandolin and percussion. | More info |
| Dec 9, 2018 english Covenant |
David Smukler | Sister Haggis | A *free* dance with top notch performers, courtesy of Ruth Hyde who turns 90 this month. Join us at Covenant United for a potluck at 5:30 pm and the dance to follow. To repeat, this dance is NOT at First Baptist. | More info |
| Dec 6, 2018 contra Covenant |
Casey Carr | Eileen Kalfass and John Wobus | A classic contra dance band: Eileen Kalfass on fiddle and John Wobus on keyboard. | More info |
| Dec 2, 2018 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Molly, Mark & Chris | We'll enjoy Carmen's broad repertoire of dances and the classic sound of violin, flute and piano from a trio that plays regularly for our dances. Moving to music is fun and good for mind and body! | More info |
| Nov 29, 2018 contra Covenant |
Bob Fabinski | Open Band | Open Band Night! Come support our local musicians. If you play an instrument, you too can join the band! | More info |
| Nov 25, 2018 english First Rochester |
Katy Heine | Rebecca McCallum & Jane Knoeck | Thanksgiving Dance Weekend performers join us for a Sunday afternoon English dance, 2 - 5 PM! Katy Heine is much admired for her clear teaching, and Jane and Rebecca are old friends with decades of experience. | More info |
| Nov 23 - Nov 24, 2018 special-event Salem |
Adina Gordon, Sarah VanNorstrand | The Groovemongers, Cloud Ten | The Groovemongers! Adina Gordon! Cloud Ten! Sarah VanNorstrand! Contras! English! Folk Song! More details by clicking here. | More info |
| Nov 22, 2018 contra |
No Dance tonight. Enjoy your feast, then come dance all weekend at the festival! | More info | ||
| Nov 18, 2018 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Sister Haggis | Jane and Eileen are much enjoyed by local dancers -- their music soars, and somehow makes us all want to dance well! Richard's carefully chosen dance programs and calm caller presence will make for a smooth evening. | More info |
| Nov 17, 2018 contra Bruce Academy |
Chuck Abell | Club Contras in a new dance venue. Light potluck at 6, dancing starts at 7. Check out a new venue! | More info | |
| Nov 15, 2018 contra Covenant |
Bob Nicholson | Sister Haggis | Warm up for the upcoming Thanksgiving Festival by dancing to the great music of Sister Haggis and the wonderful calling of Bob Nicholson. | More info |
| Nov 11, 2018 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Our piano player has made the English Country Dance repertoire her own with deep understanding and delicacy. Laurie brings her delightful flute to the mix, and Dan has an engaging blend of enthusiasm and resourcefulness. | More info |
| Nov 10, 2018 meeting Rich & Peggy Dempsey's house |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Find out what's coming up! Help plan more great dances! Enjoy homemade treats and tea! At Rich & Peggy Dempsey's house. | More info |
| Nov 8, 2018 contra Covenant |
Margaret Mathews | Blue Dance | It's Blue Dance! Dancers come out of the woodwork to hear this band: definitely unique and always fun. Great calling by Margaret Mathews. | More info |
| Nov 4, 2018 english First Rochester |
Amity | An excellent combination tonight: David's efficient calling and excellent music on guitar, whistles, recorders and oboe, piano and perhaps even concertina! | More info | |
| Nov 1, 2018 contra Covenant |
Katy Heine | Tom Santarsiero and Liza Sommers | Katy Heine from Ithaca will be calling. Phenomenal guitar player Tom Santarsiero will be on stage with dynamic fiddler, Liza Sommers. | More info |
| Oct 27, 2018 meeting Bob Fabinski's house |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Find out what's coming up! Help plan more great dances! Enjoy homemade treats and tea! This month at Bob Fabinski's house. | More info |
| Oct 27, 2018 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Sister Haggis | Our popular Saturday night Halloween-themed Masquerade Ball! Spooky decorations, enchanting refreshments, masks and costumes admired but not required! Admission $25, students/low income $15, pay at the door. | More info |
| Oct 25, 2018 contra Covenant |
David Smukler | New Brew | David Smukler is a caller and composer of contradances. New Brew is a trio of most excellent musicians: Jane Knoeck, Eileen Kalfass, and Tom Santarsiero. | More info |
| Oct 21, 2018 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Amity | Come enjoy Austin's wizardry on guitar, Laurel's mastery of multiple wind instruments, and Meg's heart-felt piano, with an enticing program of dances by a caller who is very fond of 3/4 time. | More info |
| Oct 21, 2018 meeting First Rochester |
Lisa Brown | CDR Executive Committee | This quarterly meeting allows the Contra and English Country dance committees to coordinate. This is where you can find out what's going on! | More info |
| Oct 18, 2018 contra Covenant |
Dela Murphy | Lake Effect | Delightful Dela Murphy calling with Lake Effect and guest guitarist Larry Unger! | More info |
| Oct 14, 2018 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Molly, Mark & Chris | Colleen is bringing new calling energy to our dance group; tonight she will have the pleasure of working with an equally enthusiastic musical trio. It's also Apple Dessert Night! | More info |
| Oct 11, 2018 contra Covenant |
Donna Hunt | Arugula | Dance caller and author Donna Hunt from Philadelphia is back on stage! Music by our friends in Arugula! Can you pick out the band members who also volunteer to run our sound once a month?! | More info |
| Oct 7, 2018 english First Rochester |
Arugula | With a professional teacher as a caller we can expect expert, efficient teaching. We'll also have cheerful music on flute, violin, bass & piano from a group who has played together for many years. | More info | |
| Oct 6, 2018 demo-team |
Lisa Brown | Molly Jaynes Wilson | Performance with audience participation at the Penfield Library, 1985 Baird Road, Penfield, NY 14526, (585) 340-8720. | More info |
| Oct 4, 2018 contra Covenant |
Katy Heine | Over and Under | Over and Under is our longest-running local band. Great dance to bring new folks. Katy Heine from Ithaca will be calling. | More info |
| Sep 30, 2018 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Sister Haggis | We don't usually dance on fifth Sundays, but are making an exception because we were able to get Sister Haggis! Jane and Eileen are one of the most popular music-making duos around - this will be an exceptional night. | More info |
| Sep 29, 2018 meeting Rich & Peggy Dempsey's house |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Find out what's coming up! Help plan more great dances! Enjoy homemade treats and tea! At Rich & Peggy Dempsey's house. | More info |
| Sep 29, 2018 meeting Rich & Peggy Dempsey's house |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | Find out what's coming up! Help plan more great dances! Enjoy homemade treats and tea! At Rich & Peggy Dempsey's house. | More info |
| Sep 27, 2018 contra Covenant |
Bob Nicholson | Eileen Kalfass and John Wobus | Bob Nicholson will call with Eileen Kalfass on fiddle and John Wobus on piano. | More info |
| Sep 23, 2018 english First Rochester |
Molly, Laurel & Pat | Good calling makes for good dancing, and tonight we have one of the best, plus music featuring an exciting fiddler, a versatile & experienced wind player, and solid piano harmony. | More info |