Dance calendar printed on Feb 21, 2025.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20 contra Rose Room |
Rachel Ameen | Lake Effect | An uplifting evening of contra dance with good friends, both old and new. |
| Feb 23 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Bellamira | Bellamira's music is AMAZING and David is one of our region's busiest and most effective callers (as well as the president of the Country Dance and Song Society). Don't miss this dance. |
| Feb 27 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | Clara, Pete & Alex | Join us at 7:00 for an orientation lesson followed by a night of contra dancing at 7:30. All are welcome. Bring your friends and family for a night of lively music, connection, and community. |
| Mar 2 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Trillium | Carmen will keep us on our toes for our first dance in March. Maybe it will actually feel like Spring! Music to warm our hearts by Cat, Laurel & Meg (fiddle, winds and piano). |
| Mar 6 contra Rose Room |
Dan Kappus | Lake Effect | There's always smiles and laughter at Contra. One of Rochester's best bands joins with a talented caller from Knoxville, TN. All are welcome! No partner necessary. |
| Mar 9 english First Rochester |
Jennifer Staples | Bellamira | How wonderful: Jennifer's clear and confident calling paired with exciting, moving music from Cat, Eileen & Jane. |
| Mar 13 contra Rose Room |
Bob Nicholson | Ballingarry | Celebrate the fusion of Irish and New England cultures at the contra dance this week. All are welcome! No partner necessary. |
| Mar 20 contra Rose Room |
Katy Heine | Sister Haggis | All are welcome! All dances are taught, no partner necessary. Another one of Rochester's best bands paired with the dean of Western NY callers. |
| Mar 27 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | Alex Fortier, Oliver Scanlon | An exciting new Western NY combo comes to the Rose Room this week. All are welcome! No partner necessary. Come to experience the magic of contra dance. |
| Apr 3 contra Rose Room |
Evan De Smitt | Roberta Truscello, Tim Ball | Old friends are back in the Rose Room. Roberta & Tim will lift your heart and drive your feet. All are welcome! No partner necessary. Come to experience the magic of contra dance. |
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.