Hey Contrarians!

D/S/M (with the haunting Hurdy Gurdy) is back!

That’s Dave Marcus on concertina, Scott Russell on guitar, and Melissa Kacalanos on percussion.

Calling the tunes is “Atlanta’s Dance Magician,” Seth Tepfer.

And blissing out to the music and dancing? That’s YOU!

We’ve been getting a lot of newcomers lately! Come early to help them learn the basics. Intro lesson starts at 7:30, and the dance runs from 8 till 10:30. Click here for more info.

And there are TWO midweek opportunities to dance:

Tuesday evenings at the Trolley Barn (click here for info and future schedule)!

Wednesday evening caller practice at Quiman Lam’s!

• If you’ve ever wanted to try calling a dance in a safe, supportive place …

• If you want to learn how to fit a dance to the perfect piece of music (consult the house band wizards!) …

• If you want to dance more than just on Fridays …

Text Quimin at 404-429-9164 for more info and directions. Hope to see you there!

Weekly gentle reminder: please check in and pay at the Decatur Rec staff desk before entering the dance hall. Regular admission is $15; people with limited income can pay $7. 

Once again, thank you to the VOLUNTEERS who keep our dance running smoothly! Here’s how you can help:

• Come early to help with heavy lifting for Sound setup

• Sweep the dance floor before the dance

• Set out chairs and fans 

• Assemble the caller stand

• Keep the info desk supplied with name tags and markers

• Sweep the dance floor after the dance

• Help put away chairs, tables, sound equipment, fans, and caller stand - we must be out of the building by 11 pm!

• Enjoy a “bit and a bite” at a local eatery after the dance - to celebrate a job well done!

And as always, thank YOU for your support of Atlanta Contra Dance!

Christin Whittington