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Weather changes: we'll dance to Contraplicity and Seth this Friday!
We dance at Decatur Recreation Center most Fridays from 7:30 to 10:30 pm - 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA 30030
Atlanta Contra Dance
January 27, 2026
We hope to reschedule Raven & Goose soon. And we’re grateful to have great local talent available on short notice: Contraplicity! Bob Kirkman on fiddle, Bill Porter on flute, Stven Carlberg on piano!
Contraplicity in warmer weather ;-)
In a most magical pairing with “Atlanta’s dance magician,” caller Seth Tepfer!
Seth Tepfer calls this Friday, January 30!
To those who were paying attention at last Friday’s dance, the upcoming house concert with Raven & Goose has also been canceled. We’ve had it with winter!!
Reframed dances at the Trolley Barn on Tuesdays!
January 27: Amanda & Rob Setili with recorded music
(Reframed hopes to reschedule Raven & Goose soon)
Rob and Amanda Setili calling on January 27!
February 3: Ed & Co. with Jeremy Peterson
Fiddler Ed Howe of Ed & Co. plays the Trolley Barn February 3
Caller Jeremy Peterson returns February 3
Reminder: You have until January 31 only to Vote for a Theme for ADW 2026!
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/
And Register Now for Butterfly Whirl, coming May 22-24, 2026!
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!
As always, thank YOU for your support of Atlanta Contra Dance!
Christin Whittington