Welcome dynamic trio Contraplicity back to Decatur Rec, with exciting Athens caller Corinne Wilkinson on May 9!

Popular band Contraplicity (Bob Kirkman on fiddle, Bill Porter on flute, and Stven Carlberg on keyboard) returns this Friday.

Caller Corinne Wilkinson makes her full-program debut at ACD!

And the following week (May 16), bring the person
you’ve always wanted to introduce to contra dancing …
and they’ll get in free of charge!

Be sure to tell the Decatur Rec staff that your guest has never danced with us before. And if they have danced at the Trolley Barn but not at Dec Rec on Friday, they are still eligible!

But wait … there’s more! Break out of your cocoon at Butterfly Whirl dance weekend, May 21-23!

• Two fabulous bands: Thunderwing and StompRocket

• Two incomparable callers: Jacqui Grennan and Seth Tepfer

• Contra and much, much more: English Country Dance, Couple dancing, Waltz, Ukelele Jam, Sunday Sing … Don’t miss it!

Enjoy even more dancing with these TWO midweek opportunities:

√ Tuesday evenings at the Trolley Barn (click here for info and future schedule, and HERE for more about Reframed, the driving force behind this dance group)!

• May 6: Caroline & the Georgia Gents with Amanda & Rob Setili calling

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

• Most Tuesdays from 7-9 pm

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

• 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 …

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. 

Endless gratitude 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 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