Atlanta Contra Dance

The Griddle Lickers with Claire Takemori
2024-12-13 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:30: Last Waltz
Musicians: Evan Kinnery (fiddle, harmonica), Mick Kinney (piano), Mickey Nelligan (banjo)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Evan Kinney
Host:Cathy Garmon

Cattywampas with David Winston
2024-12-20 19:30 - 22:30 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:30: Last Waltz
Musicians: Tim Cape (fiddle), Jan Smith (fiddle, banjo), Scott Russell (guitar), Pete Senkowski (bass)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Chris Cantwell
Host:Seth Tepfer

Recorded Music & NextGen Callers
2024-12-27 19:30 - 22:30 | 141 Sams Street, Ste 4133 (Decatur School of Ballet)
Come to our Holiday Hop!!

Cattywampas with Seth Tepfer
2025-01-03 19:30 - 22:40 | 141 Sams Street, Ste 4133 (Decatur School of Ballet)
Venue:141 Sams St., Decatur (Decatur School of Ballet)
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Tim Cape (fiddle), Jan Smith (fiddle, banjo), Scott Russell (guitar), Pete Senkowski (bass)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Evan Kinney
Host:Cathy Garmon

DANCE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: The Sugar Gliders with Scott Russell
2025-01-10 19:30 - 22:40 | 308 Clairemont Ave, Rm E004 (1st Baptist Church of Decatur)
Venue:308 Clairemont Rd, Rm E004(First Baptist Church of Decatur)
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:25: Last Waltz
Musicians: Andy Howard (Fiddle), Lisa Backalenick (Fiddle), Jeremy Aggers (Banjo), Patrick Jackson (Guitar)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Ed Howe
Host:Kyle DeGruy

Big Foot Up! with Amanda & Rob Setili @ the BAPTIST CHURCH
2025-01-17 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:308 Clairemont Rd, Rm E004(First Baptist Church of Decatur)
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:25: Last Waltz
Musicians: Jan Smith (fiddle), John Maschinot (Uilleann pipes (Irish bagpipe) flute, bodhran), Walter Harris (banjo), Scott Russell (guitar)
Cost: Pay what you can
Sound:Chris Cantwell
Host:Jeremy Peterson

Wooden Nickel with Seth Tepfer
2025-01-24 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians:
Teri Abler (fiddle, viola),Scott Russell (guitar),Stven Carlberg (piano)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Clara Welch
Host:Kyle Zimmerman

The Parsnips with Janet Shepherd
2025-01-31 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Bob Kirkman (fiddle),Teri Abler (fiddle, viola),Stven Carlberg (keyboard)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Evan Kinney
Host:Sophia Queen

The Griddle Lickers with Deanna Palumbo
2025-02-07 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Evan Kinnery (fiddle), Mick Kinney (piano), TBN (banjo)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Evan Kinney
Host:Teagan Furbish

Snapfinger with Amanda & Rob Setili
2025-02-14 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Leila Soulen or Caroline Parnass (fiddle), Alan Gordon (mandolin, guitar, banjo), Michael Hughes (guitar, clawhammer banjo)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Bill Porter
Host:Nathan Un

D/S/M with Seth Tepfer
2025-02-21 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Dave Marcus (concertina), Scott Russell (guitar), Melissa Kacalanos (percussion)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Zane Cook
Host:Seth Tepfer

Max & Maggie and the Drivin' Wheels with Janet Shepherd
2025-02-28 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Max Godfrey (fiddle), Maggie Hall (guitar), Tre Watts (bass), Evan Kinney (5-string and 4-string banjos)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Evan Kinney
Host:Sophia Queen

Playing w/ Fyre with Greg Frock
2025-03-07 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Rob Zizette (fiddle), George Paul (keyboard)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Zane Cook
Host:Kyle DeGruy

Pre-Dance Waltz Workshop
2025-03-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Event:Back by popular demand! This engaging workshop is intended for dancers who are new to waltzing “contra style” AND for experienced contra waltzers who want to up their game with some waltz dance flourishes
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:00 – 8:00 pm
Instructors: Tami & Ed Howe
Cost: Free

Howe & Co. with David Winston
2025-03-14 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Ed Howe (fiddle), Jason Kenney (guitar), Logan Duys (bass), Tami Howe (percussion)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Ed Howe
Host:Kyle Zimmerman

The Parsnips with Katie Zanders
2025-03-21 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Teri Abler (fiddle)Bob Kirkman (fiddle)Stven Carlberg (keyboard)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Bill Porter
Host:Kyle DeGruy

Atlanta Folk Orchestra with Janet Shepherd
2025-03-28 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Max Godfrey (fiddle),Ed Howe (fiddle),Lots and lots of other people
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Bill Porter
Host:Nathan Un

Pre-Dance Waltz Workshop
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Event:Second in the series! This workshop will work on finding your personal 3/4 rhythm, and then ways to synchronize with different partners and play with momentum. Last time we practiced open-hand position. In this next session we will learn some ways to move in cross-hand position. New and experienced dancers welcome.
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:00 – 8:00 pm
Instructors: Tami & Ed Howe
Cost: Free

The Sugar Gliders with Wendy Graham
2025-04-04 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Andy Howard (fiddle), Lisa Backalenick (fiddle), Jeremy Aggers (banjo), Drew Keith (guitar), Patrick Jackson (bass)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Evan Kinney
Host:Kyle DeGruy

Cattywampas with Cis Hinkle
2025-04-11 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Tim Cape (fiddle), Jan Smith (fiddle), Scott Russell (guitar), Pete Senkowski (bass)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Ed Howe
Host:Nathan Un

Reelplay with Elijah Jaime
2025-04-18 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Dave Marcus (concertina), Robbin Marcus (keyboard)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Bill Porter
Host:Jeremy Un

Flying Howes with Janet Shepherd
2025-04-25 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Ed Howe (fiddle), Tami Howe (percussion)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Ed Howe
Host:Sophia Queen

Playing with Fyre with Scott Russell
2025-05-02 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Rob Zisette (fiddle), George Paul (keyboard)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Bill Porter
Host:Teagan Furbish

Contraplicity with Corinne Wilkinson
2025-05-09 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Bob Kirkman (fiddle), Bill Porter (flute), Stven Carlberg (keyboard)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Ed Howe
Host:Kyle Zimmerman

Griddle Lickers with Cis Hinkle
2025-05-16 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Evan Kinney (fiddle), Mick Kinney (piano), Mickey Nelligan (banjo, accordian)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Evan Kinney
Host:Sophia Queen

BUTTERFLY WHIRL DANCE WEEKEND
2025-05-23 - 2025-05-25 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
It’s Spring — Break out of your cocoon and register now for Butterfly Whirl Dance Weekend! (May 23-25, 2025)
Two Amazing BANDS:

Thunderwing: Benjamin Foss on fiddle, banjo, and guitar; Amy Englesberg (from the Free Raisins) on piano and accordion; Cedar Stanistreet (from Nor’easter) on fiddle
StompRocket: Dave Langford (from the Latter Day Lizards) on fiddle; Bethany Waikman (from Anadama) on guitar and piano; Glen Loper (from Riptide) on mandolin and banjo

Two Amazing CALLERS:

Jacqui Grennan
Seth Tepfer

Two Amazing SOUND WIZARDS:

Jared Kirkpatrick
Galen Kirkpatrick

BUTTERFLY WHIRL WEBSITE

The Corn Tippers with Deanna Palumbo
2025-05-30 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Max Godfrey (fiddle, banjo), Evan Kinney (fiddle, banjo),Maggie Hall (guitar)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Evan Kinney
Host:Cathy Garmon

D/S/M with Wendy Graham
2025-06-06 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Dave Marcus (concertina), Scott Russell (guitar),Melissa Kacalanos (percussion, hurdy gurdy)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Bill Porter
Host:Teagan Furbish

The Four O'Clocks with Penelope Weinberger
2025-06-13 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Jenna Mobley (fiddle, bass),Max Godfrey (fiddle, banjo),Maggie Hall (guitar)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Heitzso
Host:Cathy Garmon

The Parsnips with Scott Russell
2025-06-20 19:30 - 22:40 | Decatur Recreation Center, 231 Sycamore St, Decatur, GA, 30030, United States
Venue:Decatur Recreation Center
Schedule:7:30: New Dancer Orientation8:00: Dance10:35: Last Waltz
Musicians: Stven Carlberg (keyboard), Teri Abler (fiddle, viola), Bob Kirkman (fiddle)
Cost: $15 (Regular), $7 (Low Income/Student)
Sound:Bill Porter
Host:Jeremy Peterson
