Dance calendar printed on Feb 10, 2026.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Sister Haggis | On Superbowl Sunday bring appropriate Superbowl watching snacks.! Music by the fabulous Eileen Nicholson and Jane Knoeck with Colleen teaching and prompting. |
| Feb 12 contra Rose Room |
Rachel Ameen | Tryptech | 2nd Thursday begins with a Community dance for all ages at 6:00 PM in the Rosette Room downstairs. Musicians join in the open band, calling by Margaret. Hot techno contra upstairs at 7:30 PM. |
| Feb 15 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Dan always comes up with some new and interesting dances, and we will have glorious music from Laurie's mellow flute and Barbara's expert piano playing. |
| Feb 19 contra Rose Room |
Evan De Smitt | Cat, Alex & Tom | 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. |
| Feb 22 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Molly, Mark & Chris | Molly, Mark & Chris have a lot of experience playing with each other, and Richard's calling is well practiced. And it is CHOCOLATE NIGHT too: chocolate break food contributions especially appreciated. |
| Feb 26 contra Rose Room |
David Smukler | Sister Haggis | Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| Feb 28 meeting 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. |
| Mar 5 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | PossumTone String Band | Orientation at 7:00 & Contras at 7:30. No partner or experience is necessary. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of connection and community. |
| Mar 21 meeting 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. |
| 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! |
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.