Little Mercies with Claire Takemori this Friday!

Welcome The Little Mercies: Bronwyn Chelette (bass, banjo), Rosalee Walsh (fiddle, banjo), and Shanice Richards (fiddle, guitar)!

Welcome back Asheville caller Claire Takemori!

Remember: there’s an intro lesson each week starting at 7:30 pm. It’s a great opportunity to bring a friend and introduce them to the magic of contra dancing!

Looking ahead: how will you spend your holidays and after-holidays?

Our last dance of 2025 is next week: Snapfinger with Amanda and Rob Setili. Then Decatur Rec does its annual floor refinishing … which can take time to dry. But we have great things planned!

FREE GAME NIGHT & MUSIC JAM! (Part I)

January 2, 2026
7:30 - 10:30 pm
Let’s have fun as a community! Just Bring Snacks, an Instrument, a Game, Good Vibes, or All of the Above!
First Baptist Church of Decatur
308 Clairemont Ave, Rm E004

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

Reframed Contra Dance at the Trolley Barn: Tuesday, December 9: Valerie Young with DJ Sam Whited!

• 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

•  Next Tuesday, December 16: Reframed’s Holiday Party on December 16 featuring the Atlanta Folk Orchestra with Jeremy Peterson calling!

An Outstanding Opportunity to Learn to Call!

Get more info including caller bios here!

Learn and practice calling in a safe, supportive space on Wednesdays!

Wednesday evening caller practice at Quimin Lam’s! Text Quimin at 404-429-9164 for more info and directions.

• Learn how to fit a dance to the perfect piece of music (consult the house band wizards!)

• Practice calling with friendly feedback

• Have a midweek dance to look forward to …

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 fans (and chairs, if needed)

• 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 thank YOU for your support of Atlanta Contra Dance!

Christin Whittington