Dance calendar printed on Jul 16, 2024.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 meeting Zoom |
Cindy Culbert | CDR Board | CDR board meetings are open to the public. |
| Jul 18 contra Rose Room |
Gaye Fifer | Tom Santarsiero, Jane Knoeck, Matt Sloboda | Matt, Tom, and Jane bring us the delights of Balfolk in the Rose Room Bloom session at 6:00, followed by great contras called by Pittsburgh's nationally famous caller, Gaye Fifer. |
| Jul 21 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Catherine Sloboda, Laurel Sharp, Chris DeGolyer | Experience the joy and connection of dancing, with Carmen's always varied selection of popular dances. Our dessert theme tonight is FRUIT! |
| Jul 25 contra Rose Room |
David Smukler | Kathy Sommer & Harvey Nusbaum | Join us in the air-conditioned Rose Room to experience the joy of contra dancing and connection with our welcoming, friendly community. |
| Aug 1 contra Rose Room |
Bob Fabinski | New Brew | The Rose Room Blooms at 6:00 pm with Story and Dance hour, followed by an introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| Aug 4 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Barbara Seppeler | Barb and Dan are back, bringing the glorious music and intriguing dances that they are known for. It's a nice way to spend a summer evening & we'll have lots of fans and open windows on both sides of the hall. |
| Aug 17 meeting Bob Fabinski's house |
Margaret Mathews | Contra Planning Committee | We have fun planning both regular and special Contra dances in Rochester. Join us for cookies and coffee at Bob's house, our temporary meeting location. |
| Aug 18 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Laurel Sharp, Jane Knoeck, TBA | David's exemplary teaching and prompting with skilled dance music on winds, oboe, and piano will be a combination you won't want to miss. Bring a friend! |
| Nov 30 contra Rose Room |
Calico | Open Waltz at 1:00 pm, then Bev Bernbaum calls to the music of Calico in our double dance event. | |
| Apr 26 - Apr 27 english MAG Ballroom |
Beverly Francis | Alchemy | Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th Birthday with us! |
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.