Dance calendar printed on Jan 21, 2025.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19 english First Rochester |
Carmen Giunta | Trillium | What could be nicer in this cold snowy month than dancing with friends in a warm hall? Carmen is coming from Syracuse to call and we'll have heart warming music from Trillium and lots of cupcakes at the break! |
| Jan 23 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | 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. |
| Jan 26 meeting |
Pat Donaldson | English Planning Committee | Planning for the 2025 Jane Austen Ball |
| Jan 26 english First Rochester |
Jennifer Staples | Sister Haggis | Jennifer will lead the dances with confidence and clarity AND we'll have exceptional music from Eileen and Jane. |
| Jan 30 contra Rose Room |
Casey Carr | Lake Effect | Our exciting band is refreshed from their fall tour and eager to get you up and dancing. |
| Feb 2 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Cat and Alex | Musicians still tentative, but assuming they confirm we have some top notch ones! |
| Feb 6 contra Rose Room |
Laurel Sharp, Eileen, Laurel & Meg | Eileen Kalfass brings her musical friends from Syracuse for our contra dance. | |
| Feb 8 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. |
| Feb 9 english First Rochester |
TBA | Sister Haggis | Caller still to be determined, but we know that the music will make you want to dance your socks off. Jane and Eileen are old hands at this business. |
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.