aifd.cc or AIFD Newsletter April 6, 2018 This Friday at dancing: Sharon DJ's, Janie assists. Enjoy a lively evening of dancing this Friday DJ'd by Sharon Casteel. Sharon will be assisted by Janie Hopkins. Teaching: Come at 7 PM for a full hour of great dances. Franklin Houston will start the evening with Kacerac from Serbia. You won't want to miss Franklin's teaching of Serbian styling and an additional variation that livens up the dance! We'll then return to the USA for a follow-up of the captivating Cross-Step Waltz, taught by Franklin Houston and Lisa Horn Dielman. Friday, April 6, 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) AIFD is organized exclusively for educational purposes, including the promotion and teaching of traditional folk dance, music and crafts native to a variety of countries. Not receiving this newsletter directly from AIFD? Let us add you to the distribution. AIFD upcoming events (See complete list) April 13: April Birthday and Anniversaries!!! Do you have a birthday or anniversary in April, or know a fellow folk dancer who does? Come to folk dancing to celebrate with song, dance, and cake! April 20: Live Music Night!!! Enjoy a night of live music by members of AIO and La Strada as they play your favorite scandi and international tunes. More details forthcoming. New Free 6-Week Folk Dance Class!! Tuesdays, starting April 3 through May 8, 7-7:50. Join our teaching director, Sharon Casteel, and president, Denise Fynmore, and others when they kick off another six week folk dance class at the Dottie Jordan Recreation Center, 2803 Loyala Lane in Austin (map). No experience or partners necessary. Email president@aifd.cc if questions. Flier. 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 Youtube channel. AIFD Featured in City of Austin Video about HRC. Other groups: (complete list) Texas International Folk Dancers Austin Friends of Traditional Music AIFD German Dancers Austin Scandinavian Dance and Music Jam Most Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:45 pm, Free: Check the Scandi website for schedule details. 3rd Wednesday Balkan Dance Join 3rd Wednesday Balkan dancing, 7:15-8:45, NW Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Drive. No Charge. This year, more teaching of old favorites. Show me the Balkan countries. 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 drempert@ix.net or visit austinbarndancers.org for more information. Contradance English Country Dance 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 7:30-10:15 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 Thanks to all those who made the Easter Bunny Hop Party a great success. (Click on image for full size picture.) We were treated by a visit from the Easter Bunny. However, our president, Denise Fynmore, was nowhere to be found. Hmmm. Happy Passover from AIFD.

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