This is a listing of dance societies and clubs, and recurring events. Other websites containing information about Folk, Cajun and International dance can be found in our listing of other links and resources.

Dance Societies and Clubs

Athens Folk Music & Dance Society

Memorial Hall Ballroom, University of Georgia. Dances are 8:00 - 11:30 pm, beginners' lessons at 7:30 pm. Info: 706-613-8287 or bbenson@piedmont.edu.
 

Atlanta Cajun Dance Association

Knights of Columbus at 2620 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta. Dance begins at 8:00 pm, beginners' workshops at 7:00 pm. Cajun food (~$3/serving) and cash bar (no BYOB) at all dances. Door prizes. For information on the dances, music workshops, Cajun accessories, etc., call ACDA at 770-552-6041.
 

Chattahoochee Country Dancers

Morningside Baptist Church Gym, 1700 Piedmont Avenue, near Ansley Mall, Atlanta (midtown). Info: Call the Atlanta Dance Hotline at 404-634-2585, or visit www.contradance.org.
 

English Country Dance Atlanta

Atlanta Messiah Lutheran Church, 465 Clairemont Avenue, Decatur. Info: userwww.service.emory.edu/~dwoolf/ecda.html
 

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Atlanta Branch. Info: 770-934-5646

 

Weekly and Monthly Events

International Folk Dance - Mondays

Leafmore Clubhouse, 1373 Altamont Street, Decatur. 8:00 - 10:30 pm. Info: 404-292-7178.
 

Zydeco Dancing - Tuesdays

Klassics Nightclub, Atlanta Highway, Athens. Free. Beginners welcome. 7:30 - 9:00 pm. Info: 706-613-8287.
 

Advanced Contra Dancing - (Some) Tuesdays

Atlanta Messiah Lutheran Church, 465 Clairemont Avenue (at Erie), Decatur. For those who know the basics. Call a dance or sit in with the band. 8:00 - 10:30 pm. $3. Info: www.contradance.org.
 

International Folk Dance - Thursdays

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 2566 Briarcliff Road, Atlanta. 8:00 - 10:30 pm. Info: 404-378-1254.
 

Contra Dance - Fridays

Morningside Baptist Church Gym, 1700 Piedmont Avenue, near Ansley Mall, Atlanta (midtown). Newcomer sessions at 7:30 pm, dance starts at 8:00 pm. Info: Call the Atlanta Dance Hotline at 404-634-2585, or visit www.contradance.org.
 

Chattanooga Traditional Dance Society - 2nd and 4th Saturday

All Saints Academy, 310 East 8th Street, Chattanooga. From 8:00 pm. $5. Info: 706-937-4991 or 423-876-7359, or email busman71@catt.com.