aifd.cc or


AIFD Newsletter
August 26, 2016
A Summertime Message From The AIFD President.

This Friday at dancing
Franklin DJs, Lila assists.
Franklin HoustonLila LuceEnjoy a fun evening of folk dancing DJ'd by Franklin Houston. Franklin will be assisted by Lila Luce.
Teaching: Bob Leibman is a nationally recognized expert on the Bob_Leibmanvillage dancing of Macedonia and East Serbia. He will be presenting dances of the Krsteno (crossing step) family of Macedonian dance. His featured dance will be Beranče. We are so fortunate to have Bob in our dance village! Teaching begins at 7 PM.

Friday, August 26th, 7-9:45 pm
The 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)

Not receiving this newsletter directly from AIFD? Let us add you to the distribution.
August is AIFD membership month.
Signing up as an AIFD member helps the group fulfill its insurance coverage requirements. The $10 yearly fee covers the annual insurance premium cost and other AIFD costs not covered by the weekly admission fee.

AIFD members receive the following benefits:
  • a personalized, magnetic name tag;
  • the right to elect AIFD Board members and vote on group decisions;
  • the right to serve on the AIFD Board;
  • the peace of mind that you are supporting one of the most dynamic folk dance groups in the country!
Current members: If you have not already done so, please renew your membership with the group. It is simple: give $10 (cash or check) to the treasurer at dancing with a special note and, if necessary, update your contact information.

New members: If you have been dancing with us for at least a month, please join us as an official member. New members are provided a magnetized name badge; simply provide us your completed membership form, and $10 (cash or check).

For more information, and to access the membership form, please visit aifd.cc/aifd-membership
Link of the week:
Dobrudjanska Reka.

Other dance links
AIFD:(Contact & Board page)
AIFD Code of Conduct.
AIFD upcoming events.
World's words - updated by Misi.
Pictures from various AIFD events.
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. (Old channel - can't be updated.)
AIFD Featured in City of Austin Video about HRC.
Other groups: (complete list)
Austin Friends of Traditional Music
AIFD German Dancers
Austin Scandinavian Dance and Music Jam
Wednesdays, 7:30-9:45, HRC, backroom, free.
August 31: Multi Culti with AIO.
No partner necessary.
Contradance Csardas Hungarian Dancers
Mondays, 7-8, Newcomers' hour. HRC, backroom, free.
No partner necessary, we rotate often.
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
Texas International Folk Dancers
Clickety Cloggers - Austin
Upcoming "other dance" features:

Wednesday, August 31st Multi-Culti night with AIO.
Austin Scandi Dancers Join the Austin Scandi Dancers for a lively evening of dances from around the world at their Multi=Culti Night. Music will be provided by AIO. Back room, HRC, 7:30-9:45.

September 2-5: 20th Annual Balkania!!!
Need to get out of the Texas heat? Consider attending Balkania!!!, just out side of Portland, Oregon. For full details, including how to register and fees, check out the event website. Tks for Joan Bennett for the suggestion.

November 4-6: OCIFD 33rd Annual Old Country Weekend
Join the Oklahoma City International Folk Dancers for a lively weekend of teaching, dancing, and live music. See the event flier for full details, including fees, location, and registration info.

Texas Camp 2016!!
Tcamp 2016Texas Camp is coming . If you are a member of TIFD, a registration packet should be arrive in your mail soon. Alternatively, check the TIFD webpage to register online.
If you would like to be removed from our newsletter distribution, please notify us at newsletter_editor@aifd.cc