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Enjoy a half contra, half English program plus a singing square, some free waltzes, and a tai chi warmup led by Cis Hinkle, all at Atlanta's Friday DistDance.
Date: Friday, May 7th. Hall opens at 7:00pm EDT (0:00 BST; 4:00pm PST), Dance 7:30 - 9:00ish EDT
New! Warm up with tai chi from 7:10pm-7:30pm
Band: Reelplay
Caller: Gaye Fifer
Link: contradance.link/ATLDistDance
Note: This is not a CCD or ECD Atlanta event. Please contact Seth Tepfer for additional info or questions!
Enjoy dancing if you are moved, or just enjoy chatting with your friends or enjoying good music. The program of contra and ECD (and a free waltz or two) is selected by the caller to be easy and satisfying with one or two people. If you'd like to warm up with 20 minutes of tai chi, arrive at 7:10 for a session with Cis Hinkle.
New! We encourage you to stay with us after the dance as we go around the circle and share the highlight of our week!
Don't forget, you can always turn off your camera and dance like no one's. watching! Or just enjoy chat and good music if you don't want to dance. We'd love to see you!
Gaye Fifer is a passionate and greatly loved dance caller from Pittsburgh, PA. Gaye's passion is making each and every dance satisfying for dancers. Engaging and easygoing, Gaye calls contra and English dances throughout the U.S. and Canada. An easy smile and delightful sense of humor are part of Gaye's relaxed, pleasant style at the microphone. Gaye is currently President of the Board of CDSS.
Reelplay, an Atlanta dance band with both England and New England in their hearts, features Dave Marcus, concertina, and Robbin L Marcus on piano (and a bit of percussion). They enjoy an eclectic mix of tunes including New England, Quebecois, bal folk, ECD, and many originals. Playing in bands such as Over the Moon, 'Round Robbin, Renewable Energy and Holy Coyote, these musicians have lifted dancers’ feet and spirits for several decades.
Dancers say: "The live music that Reelplay offers is a real treat ... Such a pleasure to dance to! ... Your music is amazing. You definitely have a unique and danceable sound." And, "Ah…. Gorgeous! ….the lyricism, the lifts in the piano….peaceful and lovely." - Daron Douglas. Listen to Reelplay here: https://www.reelplayband.com/listen-to-reelplay.html
Callers and bands are not paid—they rely on your generous tips. Please donate to their tip jar [above] as you can.
We encourage you to stay with us after the dance as we go around the circle and share the highlight of our week and, in some weeks, engage in a game or two.
Doors open at 7:00 Eastern for a Zoom lesson for those who would like it and social time for those who’ve done it before. Be sure to clear out some dance space in your house, charge your device, and come on down (virtually, of course) to enjoy this dance and community event. Tai chi starts at 7:10 and dancing starts at 7:30 with the last waltz at about 8:45, and the hall will remain open for another 15 minutes for chitchat and farewells. Note: Atlanta DistDance uses gender-free calling.
Dancing starts at 7:30 with the last waltz at 8:45, and the hall will remain open for another 15 minutes for chitchat and farewells. Note: Atlanta DistDance uses gender-free calling (larks and robins).
Please share with your friends near and far! Hope to see you Friday!
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