Dance calendar printed on Mar 24, 2026.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Quicksilver | Amazing music tonight from Cat on violin and Alex on keyboards. |
| Mar 26 contra Rose Room |
David Smukler | Quicksilver with Guest: Eileen Kalfass, Eileen Kalfass, Quicksilver | Double fiddle harmony & keyboard this week with for an exhilarating dance. Bring your friends & family for a night of connection and community. |
| Mar 29 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Sister Haggis | Come dance to the really excellent teaching of David and superb music by Eileen Nicholson and Jane Knoeck. This might be a great night to bring a friend! |
| Apr 2 contra Rose Room |
Nancy Spero | Orleans County String Band | Warm up your dancing feet for a fine evening with fiddle, banjo and bass. Contra orientation at 7:00 pm and dancing at 7:30 pm. Bring your friends & family for a fun time! |
| Apr 9 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | Groove Effect | Experience the magic of contradancing, where all are welcome, and no partner or experience is necessary. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of lively music, connection, and community. |
| Apr 16 contra Rose Room |
Chuck Abell | Sister Haggis | Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| Apr 23 contra Rose Room |
Evan De Smitt | Cattail | Experience the magic of contra dancing, where all are welcome, and no partner or experience is necessary. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of lively music, connection, and community. |
| Apr 30 contra Rose Room |
Katy Heine | Lake Effect | Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun with a new set of beloved dance musicians. |
| Oct 31 english First Rochester |
TBA | TBD | 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 on Nov 1! |
| Nov 27 - Nov 28 contra Rose Room, German House |
TBA, Alex Deis-Lauby, Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, Luke Donforth | Missing Lynx, River Road, Jane and Cat, Peregrine Road | Advanced contra dancing for experienced dancers at 1:00, special waltz workshop at 4:15, and a regular contra dance party at 7:30. Dance away the Thanksgiving calories! Keep the Thanksgiving community spirit high! |
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 (during DST), 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.