About the Atlanta Contra Dance (ACD)

Live music and contra dancing on Fridays at the Decatur Recreation Center

Ever tried contra dancing?
If you haven’t experienced it yet you might be surprised at just how much fun you can have on a Friday night in Decatur, GA.

When NPR ran a segment called “Youth Flock to Contra Dancing,” contributors described it as “a rhythmic swirl of awesomeness,” and “amazingly fun.” Others likened it to “a kaleidoscope” or “geometry in motion.” One summed it up simply: “you’re just grooving, and it’s awesome.”

Come try it for yourself! 

We are the Atlanta Contra Dance (ACD)* and we contra dance to live music almost every Friday night at the Decatur Recreation Center, 121 Sycamore St., next to the Library. Admission is pay what you can! (We break even at $15-$20/person)

Contra dancing is family-friendly, open to all ages, and very welcoming to new dancers. Feel free to come solo, bring a friend, or organize a group to celebrate a birthday or special day -- you’re sure to have a great time. We host a 30-minute beginner lesson at 7:30pm sharp that will give you the basic skills you need to get started and experienced dancers are always on hand to help new dancers get oriented.  The dance itself lasts from 8:00 - 10:45 pm.  

Be sure to wear casual attire, and comfortable, soft-soled shoes that can slide easily on wood. We look forward to seeing you there!

*ACD is a volunteer-run local center of the Country Dance and Song Society of America (CDSS) and is recognized as tax exempt under IRS 501(c)(3) regulations. Our TIN is 58-1653368.

ACD Dances are non-drinking and non-smoking events.
 

Mailing Address:
Atlanta Contra Dance, Inc.
P.O. Box 3590
Decatur, GA, 30030

ACD Steering Committee

ACD Board members each serve an unpaid, three-year term. Their collective responsibilities include staging and publicizing ACD events, overseeing finances, providing artistic direction, overseeing volunteer projects, and responding to dance community concerns. The Board meets monthly (see Calendar) and meetings are open to everyone. Click here to access minutes from the past 12 ACD Board Meetings. Minutes from older meetings are available on request.

Board Members

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Bill Porter
Secretary, Superstar Volunteer, Sound Technician
Term Ends:
December 2024
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Jolie Fainberg
Board Member
Term Ends:
December 2024
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Seth Tepfer
President
Term Ends:
December 2024
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Joe Dew
Treasurer
Term Ends:
December 2025
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Kyle Mayo
Board Member
Term Ends:
December 2025
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Kyle Zimmerman
Board Member
Term Ends:
December 2025
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Sophi Queen
Vice President
Term Ends:
December 2026
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Jeremy Peterson
Board Member
Term Ends:
December 2026
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Cathy Garmon
Board Member
Term Ends:
December 2026

Superstar Volunteers

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Bill Porter
Secretary, Superstar Volunteer, Sound Technician
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Carole Galanty
Superstar Volunteer
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Jane Schindler
Superstar Volunteer
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Janet Shepherd
Superstar Volunteer
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Jonathan Roveto
Bookkeeper
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Kimbi Hagen
ADW Chair, Webmaster, Booker
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Tami Dahl
President