Dance calendar printed on Apr 13, 2025.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 ball-prep First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Meg Grindrod, Silvia Sörensen | A practice for the Jane Austen Ball. Anyone who is new to English dancing, or who wants a refresher, is strongly encouraged to attend. |
| Apr 13 english First Rochester |
Jennifer Staples | Silvia Sörensen, Meg Grindrod, Catherine Sloboda | We're happy to have a clear, confident caller at this last evening dance before the Jane Austen Ball weekend, with entrancing music on flute, piano, and violin. No dance on Easter Sunday 4/20! |
| Apr 17 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | Groove Effect | Chuck Abell is putting together an exciting new band. Come enjoy new tunes matched to fun contra dancing! |
| Apr 24 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | PossumTone String Band | Orientation at 7:00 & Contras at 7:30. No partner or experience is necessary. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of connection and community. |
| Apr 26 english MAG Ballroom |
Beverly Francis | Alchemy | Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with us! Events on both April 26 (starting at 2:30 PM) & April 27 (starting at 9 AM). |
| May 1 contra Rose Room |
Katy Heine | Sister Haggis | Come early for an introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| May 4 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Bellamira, Dave Weisler | Special music tonight: our amazing local band Bellamira plus a visiting keyboard player who has composed many popular English dance tunes. With David's expert calling, this will be a wonderful night! |
| May 8 contra Rose Room |
Chuck Abell | River Road | A special band from New England this week! Come early for an introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| May 11 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Quicksilver | Colleen's teaching and prompting is careful and supportive. Quicksilver is yet to be confirmed, but if we get them you'll be carried away by the music. |
English dances are the first 4 Sundays of each month at First Rochester (formerly First Baptist Church), 175 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester, 2:30 PM in winter, 6:30 PM in summer, no dances 2nd or 4th Sundays in July and August. Contra dances are every Thursday at 7:30 pm at The Rose Room, 295 Gregory St, Rochester. We can provide a short introduction for newcomers if you come 30 minutes early. Check for departures from this schedule and get more information at www.CDRochester.org.