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AIFD Newsletter
August 23, 2019
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 This Friday at dancing:
Live Music with Slavadillo.
Jeff DJs, Celsa assists. |
Enjoy a lively evening of folk dancing DJ'd by Jeff Kessel and will be assisted by Celsa Sanchez.  Slavadillo will play for your dancing pleasure. This group of talented musicians is made up of AIFD regulars, including Don Weeda, Anne Alexander, Kathleen McDonagh, and Mike Revesz. Slavadillo’s repertoire includes many folk dance classics and their music guarantees a fun and lively dance event.
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 Teaching: Madeline Brock will review the delightfully fun English Country dance Hole In The Wall. |
Friday, August 23, 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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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.
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Lost and Found
A white shawl was left at folk dancing last week (Friday, August 9th). It can be picked up at the HRC front desk during regular business hours or at dancing next week.
(Click on picture for full size image.) |
Friday, August 30: MORE LIVE MUSIC!!!
Homegrown will be playing!! Yes, that's TWO live music nights in one month!! Click on the picture for full details about this great band.
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Programming is fun!
We're looking for additional volunteers to be programmers (DJ's) and assistants. You get training and help and can have as much fun as Denise and Madeline!
Contact Denise or Jeff if you are interested. Bring a buddy, too!
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Link of the week:
PRZYGODA Polish Dance in Austin, Texas.
Other dance links
AIFD:(Contact & Board page)
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:45 pm, Free:
Check the Scandi website for schedule details. |
Mondays, 7-9:45, HRC, backroom, free.
No partner necessary, we rotate often. |
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. |
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Upcoming "Other Dance" features
A list of non-AIFD events you may be interested in:
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Wednesdays, August 14 & 28:
2nd and 4th Wednesdays Scandi Jam!!
7:30 - 9:45 pm, Hancock Recreation Center Back Room. Free.
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Saturday, August 17:
Austin 3rd Saturday Contra Dance!!
@ Life in the City, 205 E Monroe St (off south congress).
Sunday, August 25, 1:30 - 4:30 pm.
CALLER: Marc Airhart & May Plumb.
BAND: Chris Peterson & Friends.
$10 | $8 for TAADA Members | $5 for Students.
Visit taada.us for more information.
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Sunday, August 25:
San Marcos 4th Sunday Contra Dance!!
@ United Campus Ministry Wesley Center, 510 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Sunday, August 25, 1:30 - 4:30 pm.
CALLER: Lorraine Puckhaber.
BAND: The Castoffs with John Ivy and Ken Appelt.
$10 | $9 for TAADA Members | $6 for Students.
Visit taada.us for more information.
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