Dance away the work week - with Cattywampas and Cis Hinkle!

Join us! We dance at Decatur Recreation Center each Friday from 7:30 - 10:30 pm

Local faves Cattywampas string band create joyful music!

Twin fiddles Tim Cape and Jan Smith soar, while Scott Russell on guitar and Pete Senkowski on bass make the beat go on.

World-traveling caller Cis Hinkle keeps your feet in ecstatic motion!

Cis Hinkle, caller

Invite new dancers! Our intro lesson starts at 7:30.

We welcome experienced dancers to help newbies learn the moves.

Then dance from 8 - 10:30.

Click here for more info.

Even more dancing with these TWO midweek opportunities:

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

  • April 8, 7-9 pm:

  • Atlanta Folk Orchestra (Ed Howe, Concert Master) with Jeremy Peterson 

  • $10 Venmo or cash at the door

√ 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 test a dance you’ve written …

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.

Thank you to all 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