CDR Dance Schedule 2008 Black Legs Dancing

Date Caller Band

June 5
Contra
Sharon Perry The Groovemongers
One of our newer local callers, paired with one of the hottest bands around -- the Groovers are much in demand all over the country for dance weekends and festivals. Members are C.W. Abbott (mandolin), Jane Knoeck (piano & accordion), and Rebecca McCallum (fiddle).

June 12
Contra
Bob Nicholson The Esteemed Clams
Spectacular music with CW Abbott on mandolin, Jane Knoeck on accordion and piano, Rebecca McCallum on fiddle, and one of the area's most popular callers.

June 15
English
Bob Nicholson Contrapasso
Beautiful fiddle played by Tim Ball with Roberta Truscello on keyboard and oboe. Strawberry Shortcake Night!

June 19
Contra
Katie Heine Emily Scalici & Aidan Boardman
Wow! Funky fiddle and bouncing bass, with one of Ithaca's finest callers.

June 26
Contra
Richard Sauvain Eric Rounds & Friends
Strong fiddling and a jubilant combination of musicians make fine music for dancing

July 3
Contra
Dave Brown Riverbend
We love this band! Rebecca McCallum on fiddle, Jane Knoeck plunking those keys, and Tom Santasiero on guitar.

July 6
English
Richard Sauvain Mike Hoeschele, Chris DeGolyer, Mark Dumont, and Laurie Hunt
A great collection of experienced Rochester musicians.

July 10
Contra
Nancy Spero Jiggermeister
Lively, energetic music from all over the world, combining the traditional sounds of the British Isles and Appalachia with Eastern European scales & modern jazz riffs.

July 17
Contra
David Smukler Celticladda
Randy Miller with Tom Hodgson and Eric Anderson play exciting old-time as well as brand new contra tunes, played with joy and incredible drive.

July 20
English
Carmen Giunta Contranella
Contranella is Megan Wobus Beller on fiddle, John Wobus on piano, and Charley Beller on percussion, mandolin, and banjo. Contranella plays for contradances and English Country Dances in the Northeast and beyond, and we're looking forward to their visit to Rochester this summer

July 24
Contra
Kathy Fox Notorious
Larry Ungar (the leading contra dance tunesmith) and Eden MacAdam-Somer bring music full of rhythmic drive and melodic candor - a dynamic, swinging sound that is sure to get you on your feet.

July 31
Contra
Katie Heine Rebecca McCallum and Friends
Ace fiddler Rebecca McCallum joined by Tom Santasiero on guitar, Jane Knoeck on accordion and piano, and maybe others!

...contras every Thursday, 8-11 pm; English on 1st & 3rd Sundays 7:30-10:00 pm


Unless otherwise noted all contras are held at Covenant United Methodist Church, 1124 Culver Road (corner of Parsells) from 8 to 11 PM. English dances are at the Friends Meeting House, 84 Scio St., from 7:30 - 10 pm. ADMISSION is $7 ($6 for CDR members), $1 off for students/seniors.

Dances are participatory - New England Contras and Traditional Squares, or English Country. All dancing is with live music. Beginners are always welcome (with very rare exceptions, noted above). Dances are taught, with more teaching at the beginning of the evening. You do not need to come with a partner. Please wear soft-soled, low-heel shoes for your comfort and for the good of the hall.


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