About CDR

Country Dancers of Rochester sponsors traditional New England Contra Dances and English country dances. Here’s some useful information for beginners:

What IS Contra dancing, anyway? Click here.
What IS English dancing, anyway? Click here.

Our dances are participatory and open to all, with live music, and smoke and alcohol free. Newcomers are always welcome. Dances are taught and prompted, with more teaching at the beginning of the evening. No partner or special dress needed — dress comfortably and wear soft-soled, low-heeled shoes.

Contra Dances

When: Every Thursday, 8 – 11 PM
Where: Covenant United Methodist Church (MAP) (directions)
Admission: $7 ($6 members, $1 off for seniors & students)

English Country Dances

When: 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month, 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Where: First Baptist Church of Rochester (MAP) (directions)
Admission: $8 ($7 members, $1 off for seniors & students, ages 17 & under free)

Country Dancers of Rochester is a member of the Country Dance and Song Society, a national organization dedicated to traditional dance and song. If you’re curious, check out our bylaws.

Membership

Membership in CDR costs $12 a year for an individual, $18 a year for a household. Members get $1 off dance admissions and the satisfaction of supporting traditional American and English social dancing. As of 1/1/2010, memberships run from September 1 to October 31.  If you join mid-year, pay for the number of full months remaining until Sept. 1 ($1 / month individual, $1.50 family).

Click here for a printable membership form.

Join at a dance or send form and a check (made out to “CDR”) to Bob Fabinski, 96 Stonybrook Dr., Rochester, NY 14618.