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Location: First Baptist Church of Rochester, 175 Allens Creek Road
When: February 5, 19 & 26, 3-5 pm. Click here for flyer.
Description: A series of three classes designed for absolute beginners that will cover the
basics of English figures and style at a relaxed pace and introduce you to some easy dances. Also good for those who dance infrequently and want a refresher. $5 per class. Students will be given free admission to the regular (and beginner-friendly) dances those evenings. Highly recommended for newcomers to English Country dance who wish to attend our Jane Austen Ball in May.
UPCOMING Contras
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - Contra Dance
Caller: Bob Fabinski
Band: Over and Under
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - Contra Dance
Caller: Nancy Spero
Band: Tempest
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - Contra Dance
Caller: Casey Carr
Band: Crooked Sixpence
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - Contra Dance
Caller:Sarah Van Norstrand
Band: Howard Blumenthal and Friends
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - Contra Dance
Caller:David Smukler
Band: Esteemed Clams
Thursday, March 1, 2012 - Contra Dance
Caller: Sharon Perry
Band: Happy Endings (Eileen Nicholson, Rachel Bell, Jane Knoeck)
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - Contra Dance
Caller: Nancy Spero
Band:Tempest ( Tim Ball, Barbara Dyskant, Chuck Abell)
Thursday, March 15, 2012 - Contra Dance
Caller: TBA
Band: Arugula
UPCOMING English DANCES
Sunday, February 5, 2012 - English Dance
Caller: Dan Seppeler & Richard Sauvain
Band: Barb Seppeler, Laurel Sharp & Kathy Zager
Dance to the rich sound of piano, winds, and cello!
Sunday, February 19, 2012 - English Dance
Caller: Richard Sauvain
Band: Mark Dumont, Sue Duvall, Roger Cass, Lisa Hoffman
It’s our annual Chocolate Night, with music by a stalwart band of non-Dance-Flurry-going musicians playing flute, violin & piano.
Sunday, February 26, 2012 - English Dance
Caller: Bob Nicholson
Band: Rakes of Rochester
Richly textured music by Sue Duvall, violin, Bill Hulfish, whistles, Mary Fraser, cello, and Roger Cass (piano). And a very experienced caller who knows how to make everyone feel welcome.
Sunday, March 4, 2012 - English Dance
Caller: David Smukler
Band: Tim Ball, Rachel Bell & Jane Knoeck
Wow — three of the area’s finest musicians (violin, accordion & piano, respectively) and a great caller. Don’t miss this one!
Sunday, March 18, 2012 - English Dance
Caller: TBA
Band: Arugula
One of Rochester’s long standing country dance bands, at home with both English and contra tunes.
Sunday, March 25, 2012 - English Dance
Caller: Pamela Goddard
Band: Arugula with Laurie Hunt
A warm & witty caller from Ithaca, with music by 3/4 of Arugula (Sylvia, Mike & Chris) and visiting bass player Laurie Hunt. Plus you can come get a little practice on Ball dances by attending our first Ball preparation class from 3-5 pm! These classes will run every Sunday afternoon (except Easter) through April 29.
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