Yo Contrarians,

Welcome February with the fast-driving sounds of the Griddle Lickers (Evan Kinney on fiddle, Mick Kinney on piano, and To Be Named on banjo)! Deanna Palumbo from Knoxville calls the tunes. And you reap all the benefits!

Come early to help newcomers learn the basics! Intro lesson starts at 7:30, and the dance runs from 8 till 10:30. Click here for more info.

And let me remind you of a midweek opportunity:

• 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 …

Come to the Wednesday evening caller practice at Quiman Lam’s! Text him 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. 

We could not function without 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