Dance calendar printed on Oct 16, 2026.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 contra Rose Room |
David Smukler | Missing Lynx, Tim Ball | Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| Oct 18 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Trillium | Expert calling from David and ecstatic music by Trillium. Don't miss it! |
| Oct 22 contra Rose Room |
Evan De Smitt | Cruise Control | 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. |
| Oct 25 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Dan Seppeler and Serendipity. |
| Oct 29 contra Rose Room |
Rachel Ameen | Dan Lynch, Clara Riedlinger | Rachel, Clara and Dan bring the excitement of dancing converts tonight. |
| Oct 31 english First Rochester |
Jennifer Staples | Murphy’s Law | 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 5 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | Alex Fortier, Eileen Kalfass, Ben Jackson | Our musicians tonight bring an exciting range of styles that will keep you engaged throughout the evening. All are welcome! Intro lesson at 7:00, followed by the dance party at 7:30. |
| Nov 15 meeting Zoom |
Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | Planning for 2026-2027 |
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.