More information about these and other dance events can be found on the Atlanta Contra Dance Page. Since that site is so good, I am not attempting to keep a complete list of dance events.
This is a fun evening of traditional American dances, done in big circles, squares, and sets, with live Appalachian string band music played by old-time musicians from North Georgia. No experience is necessary, all dances will be taught, and it is not necessary to come with a partner. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome to join in the dances. Wear soft-soled shoes and comfortable clothes and come ready to dance! Louis Wild, a life-long Southern-style dancer and caller, will call the dances. Louis has been calling dances for 25 years and has studied and collected old-time calls and moves from traditional mountain square dances in the region. Live dance music provided by the Pot Luck String band (Walter and Jeannie Daves and friends) wonderful local musicians playing authentic mountain music. Cost for the dance is $5/adult, payable at the door, with a maximum of $15 per family.Every OTHER(roughly)Tuesday at 8:00PM (note new start time!!) "Advanced Contra Dance" (for those who know the basic moves) at Messiah Lutheran, 465 Clairemont, Decatur GA (formerly the Horizon School Dance). Messiah is at 465 Clairemont in Decatur, corner of Erie (turn onto Erie, then into parking lot, then go to door at far end of building under sign "Meeting Rooms"). It's an open-band situation (i.e., people are welcome to sit in with a scheduled "core band") and an open mic for callers and aspiring callers. More Information
3rd Saturday of each month, contra & traditional square dancing 8-11pm at Winters Chapel United Methodist Church, Winters Chapel Road, Doraville. Suggested Donation $5.00 ($10.00 family max). Great floor, fabulous music, friendly people. Beginners and young dancers are most welcome. Get more information and directions here. Contact: Brian 7/986-0907 or rbbakeratl@aol.com
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month - Birmingham Country Dance Society holds dances on the second Saturday of each month at the YWCA in downtown Birmingham. We also have "Unplugged" dances, which give callers and musicians an opportunity to practice their skills and dancers the chance to dance in an intimate, friendly settings. These are held on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Unitarian Church. More information and directions can be found on Joyce Cauthen's web site. or write Joyce Cauthen at jcauthen@earthlink.net for information about the dances.