aifd.cc or AIFD Newsletter February 21, 2020 This Friday at dancing: Mardi Gras Party!!! Sharon DJs, John assists. “Laissez les bons temps rouler” Let the good times roll! Review your Cajun and Zydeco moves, along with our regular international folk dancing. Sharon Casteel will DJ this lively event. She will be assisted by John Scales. Live music will be provided by Slavadillo (first half) and Don Weeda & Friends (second half). Teaching: Franklin Houston and Lisa Horn will provide a refresher of selected Cajun and Zydeco dances so everyone can really kick up their heels at the party. Contra: Our Contra this week will be called by Marc Airhart. Friday, February 21, 7-9:45 pm. Admission fee is $5 for those 18 and older. There is no fee for those under 18. Persons 17 and younger must be supervised by a designated person 18 or older. Hancock Rec Center (HRC) AIFD is fragrance free. To be added to the newsletter distribution, please email newsletter_editor@aifd.cc or click here. AIFD upcoming events (See complete list) Friday, March 6: March Birthdays and Anniversaries!! Do you or a fellow dancer have a birthday or anniversary in March? Come to folk dancing to celebrate with song, dance, and cake! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!! The 62nd Annual San Antonio Folk Dance Festival, March 13-15, 2020!!! Dorm rooms and scholarships deadline: Thursday, February 20! Details and registration at event page. AIFD will not be meeting at Hancock on Friday, March 13th. Louisiana’s Zydeco Trail A living history. Link of the week: Practice your Zydeco!!!. 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. Hajnalcsillag - Hungarian Folk Dance Group. 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 Mondays,7:30-9:30, Hancock Rec Center. Texas Folklife Clickety Cloggers - Austin Austin Balkan Singers Israeli Dancing at Body Business Fitness (New location), 2700 W Anderson Lane, Austin. Tuesdays, 7-9:45 pm (Beginners: 7-8pm). Upcoming "Other Dance" features A list of non-AIFD events you may be interested in: Wednesday, February 26: 4th Wednesday Scandi Jam!! 7:30 - 9:45 pm, Hancock Recreation Center Back Room. Free. Saturday, February 29: Slavic Marti Gras!! Maslenitsa is an Eastern Slavic holiday, that among other things, celebrates the end of Winter with festivities and fun. All are invited to come to enjoy the rich cultural offerings of this Slavic holiday, where there will be music, food, colorful costumes, games, and more. This event is FREE and family-friendly! Moontower Saloon, 10212 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX, 78748. Full details here. Contras and English Country Dancing (ECD). Every Monday - English Country Dancing (except Feb 17 - HRC closed). Every Wednesday: Contra with Austin Barn Dancers (at Hancock). Sat, Feb 15: No 3rd Saturday Contra Dance. Sat, Feb 29: Special Dance - CHESTNUTS!! Full details at taada.us. Support AIFD - Become a member! For more information, contact Michel Breger, membership coordinator, or check out the AIFD membership page or simply print and complete the membership form. If you would like to be removed from our newsletter distribution, please notify us at newsletter_editor@aifd.cc or click here.