aifd.cc or AIFD Newsletter January 31, 2020 This Friday at dancing: Mike DJs, Anne assists. This Friday at AIFD: Enjoy a lively evening of dancing DJ'd by Mike Revesz. Mike will be assisted by Anne Alexander. Teaching: Franklin Houston will kick off the evening with Pop Marinko, a traditional Serbian dance formerly a staple in the AIFD repertoire. He and Anne Alexander will then review Tango Poquito and teach Corrido from Texas Camp 2019. Contra: Our Contra this week will be called by Nana Lopez. Friday, January 31, 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) To be added to the newsletter distribution, please email newsletter_editor@aifd.cc or click here. AIFD is fragrance free. AIFD upcoming events (See complete list) Friday, February 7: February Birthdays and Anniversaries!! Do you or a fellow dancer have a birthday or anniversary in February? Come to folk dancing to celebrate with song, dance, and cake! Friday, February 14: Valentine's Day Party!! We want you to be our Valentine! We’ll have chocolates for everyone! Wear red if you like, and maybe we’ll do a group photo! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!! The 62nd Annual San Antonio Folk Dance Festival, March 13-15, 2020!!! Link of the week: Zorba the Greek Flashmob. 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, January 29, 7:30-9:30 Multi-Culti Tanchaz!!! Join us for a fun and eclectic evening of mostly-couple dances from a variety of places -- Hungary, Transylvania, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the USA, Argentina, and who knows where else! We'll have fun recorded music, and anticipate being blessed with beautiful live music from local talented musicians. Bring your smiles, and bring your friends! Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to share if you're so inclined. Backroom of Hancock Recreation Center. 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. Sat, Feb 15: No 3rd Saturday Contra Dance. Sat, Feb 29: Special Dance - Chestnuts!! Full details at taada.us. If you would like to be removed from our newsletter distribution, please notify us at newsletter_editor@aifd.cc or click here.