Dance calendar printed on Jun 13, 2025.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12 contra Rose Room |
David Smukler | Ostara | Honoring the light from the sun and the awakening of the earth, Ostara brings us music from New England, Quebec and France. Join us for Balfolk at 6:00 PM! |
| Jun 15 english First Rochester |
Pamela Goddard | Eileen Kalfass, Catherine Sloboda, Jim Sloboda | Pamela has a witty, engaging, no nonsense style of calling and the band will give us thrilling music. If you're new to English dance, come early for a quick introduction. |
| Jun 19 contra Rose Room |
Katy Heine | Sister Haggis | Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| Jun 22 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Sister Haggis | Sister Haggis, the oddly named band that produces extraordinarily danceable music, will be urging us on, and it's Strawberry Shortcake Night! Come early to slice strawberries. No dance on June 29 -- it's a 5th Sunday. |
| Jun 28 contra Rose Room |
Sunny Lawrence, Carmen Giunta | Lake Effect, Quicksilver with Guest: Eileen Kalfass | Celebrate Pride Day at the Rose Room where all are welcome and calling is gender free. The afternoon dance will have more complex figures to delight experienced dancers and the evening dance will be great for all. |
| Jul 3 contra Rose Room |
Mattie Rynkiewicz | Glenrose | 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. |
| Jul 6 english First Rochester |
Jennifer Staples | Catherine Sloboda, Roberta Truscello | Clear, confident calling from Jennifer, and exquisite music from Cat and Roberta. Bring a friend for a fun evening of dance, with delightful refreshments at the break. |
| Jul 15 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. |
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.