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AIFD Newsletter
December 14, 2018
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 This Friday at dancing:
Sharon DJs, Denise assists.
December Birthdays and Anniversaries. |
  Enjoy a lively evening of folk dancing this Friday DJ'd by Sharon Casteel. Sharon will be assisted by Denise Fynmore. Do you or someone you know have a birthday or anniversary in December? Come to folk dancing to celebrate with song, dance, and cake! |
 Teaching: Holly Plotner will review the Michael Ginsburg dances that she introduced the week before camp and then walk through a couple of camp dances. |
 Contra: Our Contra this week will be done at 8:15 (just before announcements) and will be called by Nana Lopez. |
Friday, December 14, 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.
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December 21: Group Photo Holiday Colors!
Let’s all wear Christmas colors or some type of holiday apparel, and we’ll get a new group photo taken. Smile!
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December 28: New Year's Party!!
This is our last dance of 2018! Let’s make it a good one! The Texas Camp Band, with a few surprises thrown in, will provide LIVE MUSIC for the evening.
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Texas Camp 2018 Photos!!
AIFD is assembing a photo album from Texas Camp, 2018. If you have any pictures that you would like us to add,  please forward them (or links to them) to newsletter_editor@aifd.cc and we'll be glad to upload them. Do you have albums on Instagram, Facebook, or other social media you would like us to share in the newsletter? Please send email those links as well. Links must be publicly accessible.
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Link of the week:
The Wassailling Dance.
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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Wednesday, December 12: 2nd Wednesday Scandi Jam!!
 All instruments and dancers welcome. 7:30 - 9:45 pm, Hancock Recreation Center Back Room. Free.
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Saturday, December 15th: Austin 3rd Saturday Contra Dance.
Inspired Movement Studio, 2311 South Congress Ave. LIVE MUSIC: The Contraverts; Max Cappleman (fiddle), Stewart Rose (guitar) and Pamela Weems (keyboard).
CALLING: Ann Jenneman. $10 | $8 for TAADA Members | $5 for Students. More info at taada.us. |
Sunday, December 16th: Wassail 2018
Please join us for Wassail 2018, a fantastic evening of music, song, stories, puppets, magic, and mummers!
2:30 PM – a short version just for children
5:30 PM – big show for all
Scottish Rite Community & Children’s Theater, 207 W 18th St., Austin, TX 78701. Full details and tickets. |
Wednesday, December 19th:
Holiday Balkan Dance Party!!!
 Bob Leibman, Holly Plotner, and Franklin Houston invite you to join them for a Holiday Balkan Dance Party, including Live Music and Refreshments!!! See their flyer for full details. 7:15-8:45 PM, NW Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Drive. No charge! Great teaching!
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