Start your holiday weekend with Big Foot Up! and Cis Hinkle!

The unique sound of Big Foot Up! will grab you and not let go! Jan Smith on fiddle; John Maschinot on Uilleann pipes (Irish bagpipe), flute, and bodhran; Walter Harris on banjo; and Scott Russell on guitar will be rollicking this Friday!

ATL Fave caller Cis Hinkle choreographs your evening!

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!

Reframed Contra Dance (aka Trolley Barn) continues on Tuesdays at L5PCC!

Due to renovations going on at the Trolley Barn, Tuesday night dances will be at the Little Five Points Community Center, 1083 Austin Dr NE, Atlanta 30307 in July and August.

Need a map?

• 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, July 26: Christin Whittington with recorded music

Check out your calling chops 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