Dance calendar printed on Apr 14, 2026.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 english First Rochester |
Jennifer Staples | Bellamira | Jennifer's confident and clear calling, coupled with amazing music on violins and keyboard. This should be an exciting dance! |
| Apr 16 contra Rose Room |
Chuck Abell | Sister Haggis | Introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| Apr 19 english First Rochester |
Pamela Goddard | Jane and Cat | We welcome Ithaca's Pamela back after too long an absence, and there will be great music on violin and piano. The refreshment theme is Breads and Pastries. |
| Apr 23 contra Rose Room |
Evan De Smitt | Cattail | Experience the magic of contra dancing, 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. |
| Apr 26 meeting Zoom |
Emily Bernal | CDR Board | Quarterly Board meeting to coordinate across our contra and English country dance activities. |
| Apr 26 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Dan and Serendipity have been performing for us for many many years. Expect thrilling music on flute and piano and a varied program of interesting dances. |
| Apr 30 contra Rose Room |
Katy Heine | Lake Effect | 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. |
| May 3 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Trillium | This should be a great dance, with one of the top callers in the country and music on violin, winds and piano. |
| 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! |
| Nov 27 - Nov 28 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.