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AIFD Newsletter
February 2, 2018
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This Friday at dancing:
Madeline DJs, Denise assists.
3rd week of Couples Dance 101! |
  Enjoy a lively evening of dancing DJ'd by Madeline Brock. Madeline will be assisted by Denise Fynmore. |
  Teaching: After reviewing the Waltz, Stephanie Anderson and Michel Breger will teach the Polka, focusing on comfortable and enjoyable turning. The teaching will continue with an introduction to pivoting with a partner. Remember, no partner needed to attend this class.
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Friday, February 2, 7-9:45 pm.
Teaching session is free.
Then 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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Couples Dance 101 Series
Feel comfortable and enjoy dancing with a partner!
Until February 23, our regular teaching will focus on dances for couples. Starting with couple-dance basics and continuing with dances such as the Waltz, Polka and Two-Steps. Special dance tips will be included to help you dance with confidence. Lessons are free. Singles and couples are welcome. No partner necessary. For more information email Michel Breger at couples_dance_class@aifd.cc. Flyer.
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Friday, February 16: Valentine's Day Party.
Celebrate Valentine's Day with AIFD. Live music will be provided by AIO. More details forthcoming. |
Joy Diamond Our dear friend and long time folk dancer, Joy Diamond, passed away on January 26 in Georgia after a long illness. Those who have been dancing for many years remember Joy's passion and enthusiasm for all sorts of dancing. Joy also served on the AIFD Board of Directors as late as 2013. Joy will be missed, but her dance spirit will live on. Obituary.
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Link of the week:
Croatian Folk Dance.
Other dance links
AIFD:(Contact & Board page)
Most 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 drempert@ix.net 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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Tuesday, February 6, 6:45-7:45 FREE Beginner Folk Dance Class!!
 Join our teaching director, Sharon Casteel, as she kicks off a 6 week Beginner Folk Dance class at the Dottie Jordan Recreation Center, 2803 Loyala Lane in Austin (map). This free class is the result of Dottie Jordan and other Austin Rec Centers showing an interest in AIFD activities at Hancock Rec Center. Flier. |
Saturday, February 17: Slavic Marti Gras!!
 Enjoy Maslenitsa .. the rich Slavic carnval traditions!!! Maslenitsa or Pancake week is a Slavic folk holiday which has its origins in both pagan and Christian traditions. Festival conceived at the initiative of the Russian-based Forum of Slavic Cultures. Numerous countries enjoy a pancake blowout on Fat Tuesday, but no culture fries up a storm quite like the Slavic, whose ‘butter week’ before Lent involves bumper quantities of bliny. Slavic Marti Gras is looking for volunteers!!! To see how you can help out, check out the event webpage. Texas Music Ranch, 5220 FM 973, Austin. |
March 9-14: Pre SAFDF events!!
 The week prior to the San Antonio Folk Dance Festival will be filled with a variety of fun and interesting workshops and events. These include a Set For Spring English Country Dance workshop, a Canary Island Dance Workshop - Celebrating the 300th anniversary of the arrival of Canary Islanders to San Antonio; a Fun Arts Day; and a Hawaiian luau. For details check out the SAFDF Schedule Page.
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March 15-18: 60th Annual San Antonio Folk Dance Festival (SAFDF)!!!
Registration is now open for 60th annual San Antonio Folk Dance Festival! Featured teachers include: Jaap Leegwater (Bulgarian), Sonia Dion and Cristian Florescu (Romanian), and Campbell Miller (Social and American Vintage). SAFDF.org.
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