aifd.cc or AIFD Newsletter June 8, 2013 If you tried to email us over the past few days and your message bounce, sorry. The email servers at our ISP, Dreamhost.com, experienced a major outtage earlier this week. Things are working now. This week at dancing Enjoy a fun evening DJ'd by Holly with teaching by Rikki. Enjoy a fun evening of dancing DJ'd by Holly Plotner with assistance from John Ramage. Teaching: The fantastic Rikki Nicolae takes the teaching spotlight this week! Come at 7:30 p.m. to experience an exuberant newcomers' class, then make her proud during her review of Chef. Saturday, June 8th 7:30-10:45 pm $5 at the door 17 & older. 16 & under free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Hancock Rec Center (HRC) Not receiving this newsletter directly from AIFD? Let us add you to the distribution. Be the Tipping Point Introduce yourselves to any new comer and make them feel welcome. Read more on how to "Be the Tipping Point" Keep your eyes peeled for these upcoming events Saturday, June 22: AIFD Cruise Lines will depart on June 22 for a dance around the world party. Ports of call will be listed on the white board. Please bring snacks from various countries. Wear a costume if you wish. We will have a vacation together without passports and luggage. (See the complete list of upcoming events) Ooops!!! Last week's newsletter solicited input to help complete a roster of former AIFD board members. However, the email link embedded in the newsletter had a typo. My apologies for those who tried to send an email and it bounced. The link is now correct. Feel free to check the roster and provide any updates. Other dance links See our complete list Complete list of upcoming events Pictures from various AIFD events. "I can't dance" - tips to get you dancing. Archive of dance notes - compiled by Franklin Houston. Newsletter archive - since May 19, 2012. Texas International Folk Dancers Village International Dancing1st & 3rd Friday, HRC Austin Scandinavian Dancing Each Wed and 2nd Fri, HRC Multi-Culti Couple Dance Next event, Friday, August 30, 2013, HRC Csardas Hungarian Dancers Contradance and English Country Dancing (TAADA) Austin Friends of Traditional Music Want to play music at folk dancing? Check out AIFD's live music compensation policy. This week's "other dance" feature(s): AIO plays at IKEA Enjoy great music provided by the Annoying Instruments Orchestra at IKEA's Midsommar Smörgåsbord on Friday, June 14th. For information about tickets and seatings, check out IKEA's website. Fiddlisa & friends Fiddlisa (Lisa Schneider and friends) will play at Ney Day - a reopening of Elisabet Ney Museum, 304 East 44th St, on Saturday, June 15 from noon to 5pm. Lisa and friends play from 1-2. The event is free. Link of the week:Fiddlisa and friends playing Botosanka at the 2012 AFTM Mid-Winter Festival.

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