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AIFD Newsletter
April 26, 2019
This Friday at dancing:
Holly DJs, Jeff assists.

Holly PlotnerJeff KesselEnjoy a lively evening of folk dancing DJ'd by Holly Plotner. Holly will be assisted by Jeff Kessel.

Stephanie AndersonTeaching: Come at 7 pm for Stephanie Anderson’s teaching of Hambo as part of the April Scandinavian dance skills class.

Friday, April 26, 7-9:45 pm.
Admission fee is $5 for those 18 and older.

There is no fee for those under 18,
but they must be supervised by a designated person 18 or older.
Hancock Rec Center (HRC)

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Fridays in April: Spring Scandi: Hambo
If you’ve been sitting this fun dance out, now is your chance to jump up and join in. During the month of April, Stephanie Anderson will be teaching basic Scandinavian dance skills and Hambo beginning April 5th, at 7:00 pm. Join us!

May 3: Mayfest and May Birthdays and Anniversaries!!
CakeMaypole danceWe will celebrate May with a Grand March to live music by Don Weeda. We will also enjoy the birthday cakes as well as some special May Dances and music surprises.

Under construction Friday, May 17: Party at Stephanie's.
Hancock Rec Center will be closed for maintenance. But we will PARTY and DANCE at Stephanie's house. Food, drinks, and musicians welcome!! More details to come.

Ballot box Friday, May 24: Board Elections!!
Board Elections -- This is a special open AIFD Board meeting to elect officers for the coming year!
Link of the week:
Passover Dance.

Other dance links
AIFD:(Contact & Board page)
AIFD Code of Conduct.
AIFD upcoming events.
World's words - updated by Misi.
Become a member of AIFD.
Archive of dance notes - compiled by Franklin Houston.
Newsletter archive - since May 19, 2012.
AIFD's live music compensation policy.
AIFD's photo albums.
AIFD Youtube channel.
AIFD Featured in City of Austin Video about HRC.
Other groups: (complete list)
Texas International Folk Dancers
Austin Friends of Traditional Music
Austin Scandinavian Dance and Music Jam
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:45 pm, Free:
Check the Scandi website for schedule details.
Csardas Hungarian Dancers
Mondays, 7-9:45, HRC, backroom, free.
No partner necessary, we rotate often.
Austin Barn Dancers
Wednesdays, 7:30-10pm, Hancock Rec Center.
Enjoy this American dance form. All dances taught and called. Music provided by LOCO (Local On-Call Orchestra) - an open band, where anyone is welcome to come and play. Contact Dale Rempert at dale.rempert@gmail.com or visit austinbarndancers.org for more information.
Contradance
English Country Dance
2nd & 4th Saturdays, 7:30-9:30
McPhail Dance Studio, 8018 Mesa Drive.
If you are new to ECD or want to review the basics, please arrive before 7:15 to participate in our newcomers’ session. We are also on Facebook
Texas Folklife
Clickety Cloggers - Austin
PassoverHappy Passover
from AIFD.


Upcoming "Other Dance" features
A list of non-AIFD events you may be interested in:

Austin Scandi Dancers Wednesday, April 24:
4th Wednesday Scandi Jam!!

7:30 - 9:45 pm, Hancock Recreation Center Back Room. Free.

Sunday, May 5*:
San Marcos 4th Sunday Contra Dance

1:30pm - 4:30pm, United Campus Ministry Wesley Center 510 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666.
LIVE MUSIC: The Balcones Clefhangers
FEATURING: Elise Bright (fiddle), Joyce Doyle (bass and guitar), Jim Doyle (banjo and mandolin) and Pamela Weems (keyboard).
CALLING: Rich MacMath
$10 | $9 for TAADA Members | $6 for Students
More info at taada.us.
*1st Sunday! Moved due to "When in Doubt Swing" in Dallas


Bunny Hop Party 2019 Thanks to everyone who made last week's Bunny Hop Party a success. Click on the bunny for a full size picture.
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