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- We’re back at Dec Rec with the Griddle Lickers and Janet Shepherd this Friday!
We’re back at Dec Rec with the Griddle Lickers and Janet Shepherd this Friday!
We dance at Decatur Recreation Center most Fridays from 7:30 to 10:30 pm - 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030
Celebrate our return to the dance floor with the Griddle LIckers: Mick Kinney on piano, Evan Kinney on fiddle, and Mickey Nelligan on banjo and accordion!

Mick, Evan and Mickey are the Griddle Lickers!
Caller Janet Shepherd makes the evening lively and fun!

Janet Shepherd calling January 16 at ACD!
Local dances by Reframed at the Trolley Barn keep your Tuesdays hopping!
January 13: Amanda & Rob Setili with recorded music

Rob and Amanda Setili calling on January 13 and January 27!
January 20: Snapfinger with Jeremy Peterson
Alan Gordon (Piano, Mandolin), Michael Hughes (Guitar, Banjo), Caroline Parnass (Fiddle)

Alan Gordon, Mike Hughes, Caroline Parnass return to the Trolley Barn on January 20

Jeremy Peterson calls on January 20
January 27: Raven & Goose with Amanda & Rob Setili
Corwin Zekley (fiddle), Grace Fellows (piano)
Welcome Raven and Goose on January 27!
Mark your calendars NOW!!
CELEBRATION! ONE DAY DANCE WEEKEND*
Saturday, March 14, 2026
No Cost to Attend!
*PLUS a Kickoff Contra ($15) on Friday night
(Playing with Fyre with Claire Takemori)
Bands include Playing with Fyre and the Flying Howes!
Callers TBA
Dances include advanced contras, blues moves, dance marathon, waltzes, electro contra and more!
More info and register (for free) here: https://www.contradance.org/celebration/
An Outstanding Opportunity for Callers!
Starting Saturday, January 17!
If you’ve had a hankering to learn to call, OR up your game with tips and strategies from some of the best callers in the U.S., don’t miss these workshops!
**Car pool to Birmingham forming now! Email me (Christin) for more info or to reserve your space!

Get more info including caller bios here!
As always, thank YOU for your support of Atlanta Contra Dance (and contra dancing everywhere!)
Christin Whittington