Dance calendar printed on Mar 24, 2025.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Trillium | Our last regular afternoon dance before we revert to evenings. Enjoy moving through beautiful dances, guided by one of the region's top callers, and sample our amazing break refreshments during the break. |
| Mar 27 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | Alex Fortier, Oliver Scanlon | An exciting new Western NY combo comes to the Rose Room this week. All are welcome! No partner necessary. Come to experience the magic of contra dance. |
| Mar 30 ball-prep First Rochester |
David Smukler | Laurel Sharp, Pat Hanley | As our Jane Austen Ball approaches, afternoon ball prep classes begin. Anyone who is new to English dancing, or who wants a refresher, is strongly encouraged to attend. No evening dance on March 30! |
| Apr 3 contra Rose Room |
Evan De Smitt | Roberta Truscello, Tim Ball | Old friends are back in the Rose Room. Roberta & Tim will lift your heart and drive your feet. All are welcome! No partner necessary. Come to experience the magic of contra dance. |
| Apr 6 ball-prep First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Sister Haggis | A practice for the Jane Austen Ball. Anyone who is new to English dancing, or who wants a refresher, is strongly encouraged to attend. |
| Apr 6 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Sister Haggis | Enjoy dancing to the music of an exceptional violin / piano duo, guided by a helpful caller who will be walking you through the dances. Come 20 minutes early if you would like a quick introduction to English dance. |
| Apr 10 contra Rose Room |
Rachel Ameen | Lake Effect | Syracuse's exciting new caller this week with Rochester's power band. Orientation at 7:00. |
| Apr 13 ball-prep First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Catherine Sloboda, Meg Grindrod | A practice for the Jane Austen Ball. Anyone who is new to English dancing, or who wants a refresher, is strongly encouraged to attend. |
| Apr 13 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Silvia Sörensen, Meg Grindrod, TBA | The founder of our English dance group will be teaching this last evening dance before the Jane Austen Ball weekend, with music on flute, piano, and possibly one more instrument. No dance on Easter Sunday 4/20! |
| Apr 17 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | Chuck & Friends | Chuck Abell is putting together an exciting new band. Come enjoy new tunes matched to fun contra dancing! |
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.