Dance calendar printed on Dec 21, 2024.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 19 contra Rose Room |
Bob Nicholson | Glenrose | The Rose Room blooms at 6:00 with workshopping good timing for flourishes, followed by an intro to contra figures at 7:00 and the dance party at 7:30. |
| Dec 26 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | Cattail | Celebrate Boxing Day at The Most Wonderful dance! Open waltz at 6:00, Contra at 7:30, leftover cookies, tacky holiday clothe. Cat and Clara will fiddle up a storm backed by Alex's skillful, twinkle fingers. |
| Dec 28 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Bellamira | Turning of the Year Ball, an elegant English dance to celebrate the old year and welcome in the new, in a beautifully decorated hall. Dressy attire suggested. Pay at the door ($25 / $15). |
| Jan 2 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | Tryptech | Join us at 7:00 for an intro to contra dancing followed by TECHNO contra at 7:30, where all are welcome. Bring your friends, family, and fellow dance enthusiasts for a night of lively music, connection, and community. |
| Jan 11 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. |
| Jan 23 contra Rose Room |
Vandalia | We welcome the mid-Atlantic String-band, Vandalia, to the Rose Room this week. This accomplished trio bring a new approach to the great dance music of Appalachia. | |
| 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.