Dance calendar printed on May 25, 2026.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28 contra Rose Room |
Kim Thompson | Matt Sloboda, Alex Fortier | Two of Rochester's top contra dance musicians team up for an exhilarating night. Bring your friends and family for an evening of joyful connection. |
| May 31 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. |
| Jun 4 contra Rose Room |
Rachel Ameen | Groove Effect | 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. |
| Jun 7 english First Rochester |
Richard Sauvain | Jane and Cat | Our caller is known for choosing a dance program that contains a variety of popular dances, and the music will be exciting! |
| Jun 11 contra Rose Room |
Christine Merryman, Margaret Mathews | Audrey Potter, Jane Knoeck | Community dance with open band at 6:00. Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun. |
| Jun 14 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Sister Haggis | Our band is expert at playing music that inspires us to dance well and our caller is an excellent teacher. Don't miss this one! |
| Jun 18 contra Rose Room |
Katy Heine | Sister Haggis | Intro lesson at 7:00. All are welcome at the contra dance for an exciting evening of exhilarating fun with a beloved dance musician duo. |
| Jun 21 english First Rochester |
TBD | Our annual Strawberry Shortcake night! Performers are still being booked. | |
| Jun 25 contra Rose Room |
Chuck Abell | Glenrose | The Sloboda family ignites 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. |
| Jun 28 english First Rochester |
Jennifer Staples | Clear and confident calling, with music by a new band featuring winds, violin, piano and clarinet. |
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.