The Auguste Roost

07/14/2026

Sign up at rochaha.com/theroost/clowning

07/10/2026

The Roost is so excited to be hosting a dance intensive weekend this summer!

Join the Rochester dance community for a weekend of dance technique, anatomically informed conditioning, and creative exploration. For intermediate-advanced dancers ages 14-99. Hone your skills, deepen your understanding of your own body, and reawaken the joy of dance with like-minded movers.

Schedule
Friday August 14 5-8:45 PM
Saturday August 15 10 AM-4 PM
Sunday August 16 12-6 PM + informal performance

Price: $200
Sliding Scale Options: $150-$250
Drop-In Options (Sat/Sun): $75/day

Sign up at rochaha.com/theroost/dance

07/09/2026

Brush off those clown cobwebs with a burst of joyful mischief! Join special guest teacher Joe Pisanzio for a one-day clown tune-up!

The perfect way to keep your comedy chops sharp. In this playful class, you’ll explore the foundations of clown, comedy, and the art of discovering what makes each of us funny. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned performer, this is the perfect place to come and play!

All levels welcome, no experience necessary.

Thursday, July 16, 6-8pm
Sliding Scale $15-$25

SIGN UP at rochaha.com/theroost/clowning

05/29/2026

Come join us at the Roost for our Summer Tap Dance Series!

The Summer Series runs Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 on June 3, 10, and 17, and July 1, 8, and 15. (No class on June 24!) Classes are self-contained and beginner friendly.

Drop ins are $15, or save on all six classes by signing up for the full series for $75! Register at www.rochaha.com/theroost/dance

05/24/2026

All three local dance companies featured in this City Mag article (Commotion Dance Theater, Daystar Dance, and Coffee Stain Dance) have rehearsed here at The Roost for their upcoming performances at MuCCC!

Plus Roost owner and manager Katherine Marino - Performing Artist and Movement and Community organizer Elyssia Primus will be running tech over at MuCCC for these performances.

Come out and support new work by local dancers and choreographers, June 3-7 at MuCCC!

Inside an old church-turned-blackbox theater on Atlantic Avenue, there’s an intimate yet polished atmosphere that suits movement-based work particularly well. That’s part of the reason MuCCC (short for Multi-use Community Cultural Center) has become a go-to venue for local dancers. From June 3-7...

05/11/2026

The feeling is mutual Infinite Spark Theater Company!