| Event | Caller | Band | Details | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2017 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Beautiful music from Laurie Williams on flute and Barb Seppeler on piano, one of our most popular music-making duos. Dan’s energy, enthusiasm, and ever growing repertoire make for a lively evening. Cookie Night! | More info |
| Dec 14, 2017 contra Covenant |
Casey Carr | Tim Ball & Jane Knoeck | Casey Carr will be calling, so expect at least one great grid square. Tim Ball and Jane Knoeck are a fantastic duo of dynamic musicians. | More info |
| Dec 10, 2017 english Covenant |
Dan Blim | Arugula | We are thrilled to have Dan leading the dances again, after experiencing his calling talent, and friendly stage presence at our recent Masquerade Ball! Arugula is ready with two violins, flute, piano & bass. At CUMC. | More info |
| Dec 7, 2017 contra Covenant |
Bob Nicholson | Arugula | Bob Nicholson will be calling and Arugula will be playing. | More info |
| Dec 3, 2017 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Alyssa, Laurel & Austin | New and talented Rochester caller Colleen Liggett calls her first full evening of dancing, and we'll have spectacular music on violin, winds and guitar. | More info |
| Dec 2, 2017 meeting Rich & Peggy Dempsey's house |
Contra Planning Committee | The Contra Planning Committee meets this month at Rich & Peggy's house at 10:00 AM to plan great contra dancing. | More info | |
| Nov 30, 2017 contra Covenant |
Margaret Mathews | Eloise & Co., Andrew VanNorstrand | Music by Eloise & Co. (Becky Tracy on fiddle & Rachel Bell on accordion) with special guest, Andrew VanNorstrand! Our originally scheduled caller is unable to be here but the very capable Margaret Mathews will call. | More info |
| Nov 26, 2017 english First Rochester |
Sarah VanNorstrand | Old World Charm School | A very special afternoon dance (2 – 5 PM) with nationally known performers featured at CDR’s Thanksgiving Dance Weekend: Old World Charm School and Sarah Van Norstrand. | More info |
| Nov 24 - Nov 25, 2017 special-event Salem |
Susan Kevra, Sarah VanNorstrand, Casey Carr, Chuck Abell | Great Bear, Peregrine Road | The Great Bear Band! Susan Kevra! Peregrine Road! Sarah VanNorstrand! Contras! English! Grid Squares! | More info |
| Nov 19, 2017 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Alyssa, Austin & Jane | Our caller has excellent taste in dances. Music by a young, very talented Eastman School guitarist and a Kanack School violinist with Rochester’s most experienced dance pianist. Ethnic Dessert Night! | More info |
| Nov 16, 2017 contra Covenant |
Chuck Abell | Sister Haggis | Great musicians will bring us rollicking dance music tonight! Vibrant fiddling by Eileen, and dynamic accordion and keyboards by Jane. Calling by a regional favorite, Chuck Abell. A good night to dance! | More info |
| Nov 12, 2017 meeting First Rochester |
We will have a brief EPC meeting on Sunday 11/12 before the SEC meeting and the dance, from 4:00-4:30. An agenda is coming. | More info | ||
| Nov 12, 2017 english First Rochester |
Serendipity | Barb Seppeler and Laurie Williams are one of our most solid and popular music-making duos. Dan’s habit of bringing us new and interesting dances keeps us on our toes! | More info | |
| Nov 9, 2017 contra Covenant |
Margaret Mathews | Blue Dance | Come contra to rhythm & blues music! | More info |
| Nov 5, 2017 english First Rochester |
Sister Haggis | Eileen's heartfelt violin and Jane's sparkling piano are a winning combination, and their joy in making music with each other is contagious. Super calling and dance selection from David will make this a great evening. | More info | |
| Nov 2, 2017 contra Covenant |
Mary Collins | Wild Root String Band | Mary Collins is a new caller from Buffalo with a great collection of dances. Wild Root String Band plays that driving old time dance music. | More info |
| Oct 28, 2017 meeting |
The Contra Planning Committee meets monthly, more or less, to coordinate activities for the Thursday Night Contra and the Thanksgiving Festival. This month at Rich & Peggy's house, 140 Fernboro Rd, Rochester. | More info | ||
| Oct 26, 2017 contra Covenant |
Bob Nicholson, Sharon Perry | Over and Under | Welcome Sharon Perry backto the callers mic after an extended absence, joined by Bob Nicholson. Music provided by long-time contra stalwarts, Over and Under. | More info |
| Oct 22, 2017 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Molly, Mark & Chris | A program of dances old and new, set to beautiful music on violin, flute and piano by Molly Jaynes Wilson, Mark Dumont & Chris DeGolyer. | More info |
| Oct 22, 2017 meeting First Rochester |
All are welcome to attend CDR meetings. The Board meets quarterly to hear reports from the individual dance series and set policy. | More info | ||
| Oct 19, 2017 contra Covenant |
Evan De Smitt, Maxine McDonald | Crooked Sixpence | Crooked Sixpence joins us tonight from Ithaca. This high-octane trio will get you out of your seat and up on your feet! Rochester's own Maxine MacDonald and Evan De Smitt share the calling responsibilities. | More info |
| Oct 15, 2017 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett, Richard Sauvain | Crooked Sixpence | Crooked Sixpence features Kathy Selby (fidde), Gordon Bonnet (flute) & John Wobus (piano) — a high-octane trio! Two callers, and it’s also Apple Dessert Night. | More info |
| Sep 15, 2017 demo-team First Rochester |
Meryton Assembly Dancers Event Summary. | More info | ||
| Aug 20, 2017 english Brighton |
Richard Sauvain | Arugula | The lush sound of this band (2 violins, flute, piano & string bass) adds a mellow feel to an evening of dancing. Our experienced caller will present an engaging mix of dances from easy and familiar to new and different. | More info |
| Aug 13, 2017 english Brighton |
Bob Nicholson | Sister Haggis | Eileen and Jane are two of our busiest regional musicians, for good reason: they are great at playing for dancing! Bob, an old hand at calling both contras and English, is famous for his helpful and relaxed presence as | More info |
| Aug 6, 2017 english Brighton |
Eileen and Pat really hit it off when they played for us last month; tonight Laurel’s whistles, recorders, and oboe are added to the mix. Expert calling, as always, from David. His teaching ability lets us get into the | More info | ||
| Jul 27, 2017 contra Covenant |
Nancy Spero | Tempest | Dance up a storm with Tempest, WNY's own Americana contra band. With Chuck Abell on guitar, and fiddler Tim Ball highlights the tunes, and drummer Eric Metzgar keeps the feet moving in happy time. Nancy Spero calls. | More info |
| Jul 23, 2017 english Brighton |
Bob Nicholson | Lovely dance tunes from multi-instrumentist Colleen Liggett, John Kerr on mandolin and pianist Meg Grindrod, with Bob’s friendly and genial presence at the microphone. Should be a good night of dancing! | More info | |
| Jul 23, 2017 meeting First Rochester |
The CDR Board meets quarterly to review the position of the club, activities of the Contra and English dance series, and to set plans for publicity and special events. | More info | ||
| Jul 20, 2017 contra Covenant |
Bob Nicholson | Happy Contra music this week with Knives & Forks. Calling by Bob Nicholson, a frequent visitor from Syracuse. | More info | |
| Jul 16, 2017 english Brighton |
Carmen Giunta | Sister Haggis | Another great musician lineup: violin, winds and piano played by three skilled, experienced musicians. Carmen will lead us in an enjoyable, satisfying program of dances, often including one of two of his own composition | More info |
| Jul 13, 2017 contra Covenant |
Rich Sbardella | New Brew | WNY favorites, New Brew has a great time powering fun dances. Rich Sbardella is visiting this week with the latest dances from Connecticut. | More info |
| Jul 9, 2017 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Peregrine Road | Two seasoned musicians provide an exhilarating dance experience infused with energy and variety. Soak up sounds beautifully matched to dances chosen by our own beloved Richard Sauvain. | More info |
| Jul 7, 2017 contra Covenant |
Bob Fabinski | Arugula | Ring in July with Arugula! | More info |
| Jul 2, 2017 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Dan, Barb & Laurie return! | More info |
| Jun 29, 2017 contra Covenant |
Maxine McDonald | Open Band | Bring your instrument and join in the fun playing for the dance from the stage. Music selected and provided by Eric Rounds. Copies available online and at the dance. Dances will be called and taught by Maxine McDonald. | More info |
| Jun 25, 2017 english |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Come enjoy perfectly wonderful music on flute and piano from expert musicians Laurie & Barb and enthusiastic calling from Dan. | More info |
| Jun 22, 2017 contra Covenant |
Margaret Mathews | Blue Dance | Come Contra to the big band sound of Blue Dance with Margaret Mathews! Singing contras with our most musical caller and the best hits of the '80's and '90's adapted to one of our favorite dance forms. | More info |
| Jun 18, 2017 english First Rochester |
In addition to fine music and expert calling, we will feast on just-picked strawberries, homemade shortcakes & real whipped cream. | More info | ||
| Jun 15, 2017 contra Covenant |
Sherry Nevins | Ginger Majority | We have a great treat for this week. Sherry Nevins from Oregon is calling for us, and Casey Murray, Daphne Pickens, Liza Sommers, and Audrey Potter are back with that High Energy Fiddle and Cello dance music. | More info |
| Jun 11, 2017 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Oboe, whistles, and piano bring delightful colors to the music tonight. Good dances patiently taught. | More info | |
| Jun 8, 2017 contra Covenant |
Chuck Abell | Crooked Sixpence | The band is a trio comprised of fiddler Kathy Selby, flutist Gordon Bonnet and pianist John Wobus. These talented folks will provide lively music to go with Chuck's inventive dances. | More info |
| Jun 4, 2017 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Sister Haggis | Eileen and Jane put such passion into their music, and dancers love it because their subtle use of phrasing and intensity encourages beautiful dancing. Richard’s programs balance new material with old favorites. | More info |
| Jun 1, 2017 contra |
Tom Calwell and Myra Hirschberg | Sister Haggis | A pair of musicians and a pair of callers tonight. Eileen on fiddle and Jane on keyboard and accordion, are familiar to Rochesterians but also well known traveling musicians. Tom and Myra hail from Canada. | More info |
| May 28, 2017 english First Rochester |
Pamela Goddard | Chopped Arugula | Arugula players Silvia (flute), Mark (piano), and Fred (bass) are joined by a guest fiddler to play music for our dancing pleasure. Pamela’s clear teaching and engaging style make her very popular with our dance group. | More info |
| May 25, 2017 contra Covenant |
Maxine McDonald | Glenrose | Maxine McDonald is known for her perfectly timed calling and her well-chosen dances. Joining her on stage tonight is Glenrose, musicians from the Sloboda family of North Rose. | More info |
| May 18, 2017 contra Covenant |
Chuck Abell | Fried Oatmeal | Fried Oatmeal is a Buffalo staple! Chuck Abell is one of our own. | More info |