Playing with Fyre this Friday! With Claire Takemori!

We dance at Decatur Recreation Center on Fridays from 7:30 to 10:30 pm

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Atlanta Contra Dance
September 02, 2025

George Paul on piano. Rob Zisette on fiddle. ‘Nuff said!

George Paul of Playing with Fyre

Rob Zisette of Playing with Fyre

Asheville caller Claire Takemori keeps your feet moving and your smiles beaming!

Claire Takemori

What Special Event would you like to see happen? The ACD Board wants YOUR input to plan something spectacular!

Fill out this brief survey to help narrow down the what, when and who so they can bring exactly what you want!

Mark your calendars NOW! Techno Contra is coming on Friday, September 19!

If you’re NOT going to ECD’s Fandango weekend, plan to be wowed by the high-tech playlist with Brasstown caller Wendy Graham!

Wendy Graham brings her Techno Contra style to Decatur Rec on September 19!

Reframed Contra Dance is back at the Trolley Barn! And you can Bring a Friend for Free!

For the next two weeks (September 2 and 9), bring a friend (or several!) who have never danced before. They’ll get in at no charge!

  • 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

  • Most Tuesdays from 7-9 pm

  • Tuesday, September 2: Janet Shepherd with recorded music

Janet Shepherd calls at the Trolley Barn on September 2

Check out your calling chops in a safe, supportive space on Wednesdays!

Dancers & callers with the House Band on Wednesday at Quimin’s!

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