Dance calendar printed on Nov 6, 2026.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 8 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Sister Haggis | Our band is expert at playing music that inspires us to dance well and our caller is a clear and confident teacher. Don't miss this one! |
| Nov 12 contra Rose Room |
Gaye Fifer | Lake Effect | Gaye calls for both dances tonight. The Community dance with open band at 6:00. Intro lesson at 7:00. Experience the electric energy of contra and celebrate Emily's birthday! |
| Nov 15 meeting Zoom |
Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | Planning for 2026-2027 |
| Nov 15 english First Rochester |
Colleen Liggett | Glenrose | Our band is expert at playing music that inspires us to dance well and our caller is a clear and confident teacher. Don't miss this one! |
| Nov 19 contra Rose Room |
David Smukler | Alex Fortier, Matt Sloboda | Our basic intro lesson at 7:00 followed by a fine evening of dance with inventive musicians who love contra. |
| Nov 22 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Trillium | Our band is expert at playing music that inspires us to dance well and our caller is a clear and confident teacher. Don't miss this one! |
| Nov 27 - Nov 29 contra Rose Room, German House |
Alex Deis-Lauby, Joanna Reiner Wilkinson, Luke Donforth, Annie Kidwell | Rachel Bell, Karen Axelrod and Audrey Jaber, Jane and Cat, River Road, Missing Lynx feat. Noah VanNorstrand | Celebrating 50 years of community dancing in Rochester, NY. A full weekend featuring contra, English, Fusion, Techno Contra, Waltz, Balfolk and more! |
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.