Dance calendar printed on May 24, 2025.
| Event | Caller | Band | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22 contra Rose Room |
Evan De Smitt | Alex Fortier, Catherine Sloboda, Eileen Kalfass | Another hot combination on stage this week. Come early for an introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
| May 25 english First Rochester |
Dan Seppeler | Serendipity | Glorious music on flute and piano at the dance tonight, with one of Dan's programs of mostly familiar dances, but often a few new ones to keep us on our toes. Join us at 6 PM for a quick intro to English dancing. |
| May 29 contra Rose Room |
Margaret Mathews | Tryptech | Join us at 7:00 for an intro to contra dancing followed by TECHNO contra at 7:30, plus fusion dancing at 10:00! Bring your friends and family for a night of lively music, connection, and community. |
| Jun 1 english First Rochester |
David Smukler | Sister Haggis, Laurel Sharp | This dance is free, thanks to the generosity of the Baileys and the Gehrets, who are covering all our expenses. Expert calling and exceptional music as well. |
| Jun 5 contra Rose Room |
Lake Effect | Syracuse's exciting new caller this week with Rochester's power band. Orientation at 7:00. | |
| Jun 12 contra Rose Room |
David Smukler | Ostara | Honoring the light from the sun and the awakening of the earth, Ostara brings us music from New England, Quebec and France. Join us for Balfolk at 6:00 PM! |
| Jun 14 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. |
| Jun 15 english First Rochester |
Pamela Goddard | Eileen Kalfass, Catherine Sloboda, Alex Fortier | Pamela has a witty, engaging, no nonsense style of calling, the band gave us an electric performance back in May, and it's Strawberry Shortcake Night! Come early to slice strawberries if you can. |
| Jun 19 contra Rose Room |
Katy Heine | Sister Haggis | The Rose Room Blooms features Ecstatic Dance with Aimee & Zak at 6:00 pm, followed by an introduction to contra dancing at 7:00. The evening dance party begins at 7:30. All dances are taught, no partner necessary. |
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.