Free Game Night and Music Jam, Jan. 2 & 9 (note different venue)

We'll be at the First Baptist Church of Decatur both Jan. 2 and Jan. 9. See map below.

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Atlanta Contra Dance
January 01, 2026

Join ATLANTA CONTRA DANCE for FREE fun and games for the after-holidays! We’ll meet in the Education Building of the First Baptist Church of Decatur. See map below.

While Decatur Rec does its annual floor refinishing - which can take time to dry - we have great things planned for both Jan. 2 and Jan. 9.

FREE GAME NIGHT & MUSIC JAM! (Part I)

January 2, 2026
7:30 - 10:30 pm
Bring Snacks, an Instrument, a Game, Good Vibes, or All of the Above!
WHERE: First Baptist Church of Decatur (Park Behind the Church and enter the red door under a green and white Awning.
308 Clairemont Ave, Rm E004

First Baptist Church of Decatur, 308 Clairemont Rd.
Park behind the church and look for the red door
under a green striped awning on the ground floor. 

And stay tuned for another Free Game Night and Music Jam (Part II) on January 9!

Also, check out these other dances

River Falls (Marietta, SC)
https://harvestmoonfolk.org/event/20260103/ 
Saturday, January 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Band: ContraForce
Caller: Brian Hamshar

Jonesborough, TN
https://historicjonesboroughdancesociety.net/events
"Surprise Dance" Saturday, Jan 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm 
Band: Knob Creek 
Callers: Ada Diane & James Kirchner

Asheville, NC - Old Farmer's Ball
https://events.warren-wilson.edu/event/old-farmers-ball-open-band-with-diane-silver-calling-9346 
Thursday, January 8, 2026 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm 
Band: OFB Open Band with Laura Legnick and Karen Gaughan 
Caller: Diane Silver

Chattanooga, TN - Chattaboogie Dance Weekend!
https://www.contranooga.dance/chattaboogie 
Friday, January 9 - Sunday, January 11, 2026
Bands: Turnip The Beet with Christie Burns, Evan Snoey and Alex Wilder
Callers: Terry Doyle, Elijah Jaime

Local dances by Reframed at the Trolley Barn keep your Tuesdays hopping!

  • 963 Edgewood Ave, Atlanta 30307

  • Click here for info and future schedule, and HERE for more about REFRAMED, the driving force behind this dance group!

  • $10 cash at the door, or pay in advance with this link

January 6: No Trolley Barn dance, due to building maintenance.

January 13: Amanda & Rob Setili with recorded music

January 20: Snapfinger with Jeremy Peterson 
Alan Gordon (Piano, Mandolin), Michael Hughes (Guitar, Banjo), Caroline Parnass (Fiddle)

January 27: Raven & Goose with Amanda & Rob Setili 
Corwin Zekley (fiddle), Grace Fellows (piano)

An Outstanding Opportunity for Callers!

If you’ve had a hankering to learn to call, OR up your game with tips and strategies from some of the best callers in the U.S., don’t miss these workshops!

Get more info including caller bios here! Locals interested in car-pooling to Birmingham can email me.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thank YOU for your support of Atlanta Contra Dance (and contra dancing everywhere!)

Christin Whittington