Dance calendar printed on Nov 17, 2025.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16 english First Rochester |
Jennifer Staples | Trillium | Jennifer's calling and teaching is exemplary and the band features Cat's amazing violin, Laurel's virtuosity on all an impressive variety of wind instruments, and a mix of piano and concertina from Meg. |
| Nov 20 contra Rose Room |
Gaye Fifer | Sister Haggis | Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| Nov 22 meeting Margaret Mathews |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | All are welcome! We have fun planning both regular and special Contra dances in Rochester. Join us for cookies and coffee at Margaret's house, our usual meeting location. |
| Nov 23 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Sister Haggis | Jane and Eileen are probably our most booked band these days, because they are so darn good! Expect patient and helpful teaching from Colleen. |
| Nov 27 cancelled |
No dance on Thanksgiving Day. Come to the Saturday "Double Dance"! | ||
| Nov 29 contra Rose Room |
Gaye Fifer | Oliver Scanlon, Everest Witman and Grace Hendrickson-Jones | 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! |
| Dec 4 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | Heart Throbs String Band | 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. |
| Dec 11 contra Rose Room |
Evan De Smitt | Sister Haggis | Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| Dec 18 contra Rose Room |
Casey Carr | Life of Their Own, Alex Fortier | Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| Dec 25 cancelled |
There is no dance on Christmas Day. We're feasting with family and friends. We look forward to seeing you at the First Night Dance next week! |
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.