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AIFD Newsletter
May 22, 2026
7-9:45
Hancock Rec Center

811 E. 41st Street.
All are welcome!!!
$5 (18+)
17 and younger free.
Children must be supervised.
New dancers free for their first 4 visits to AIFD.

This Friday, May 22, 7-9:45, at AIFD:
Franklin HoustonJeff Kessel Franklin Houston will be our DJ this week. He will be assisted by Jeff Kessel. From Franklin: In recognition of John Filcich, a pioneering folk dance leader who was active up until his passing last week just before his 102nd birthday, Franklin Houston will feature a number of dances from the 1950's and 60's, all of which were popular at AIFD in 1979 when a special "AUSTIN FOLK DANCING IN PREHISTORIC TIMES" party was held and all of which are still done or known today.
New, Do, Review
Come at 7 for some great teaching and reviews

AIFD Board of Directors Election Results
Thanks to the outgoing Board of Directors, Congratulations to the new board.
OutgoingRoleIncoming
Madeline Brock
Madeline Brock
PresidentAnthony Toprac
Anthony Toprac
Anthony Toprac
Anthony Toprac
Vice-PresidentJulia Foree
Julia Foree
Marcia Toprac
Marcia Toprac
TreasurerMarcia Toprac
Marcia Toprac
Donna_Baker
Donna_Baker
Program DirectorDonna_Baker
Donna_Baker
Rebecca Hample
Rebecca Hample
Teaching DirectorRebecca Hample
Rebecca Hample
John Scales
John Scales & Eugene Bloom
SecretaryMisi Tsurikov
Misi Tsurikov
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TAADA Contra dancing, English Country Dancing, and other traditional dancing.
TAADA - Traditional Austin Area Dance Association. Check out the schedules and details of traditional dancing in Austin.

Upcoming Fridays at AIFD
Check out upcoming Live Music and Birthdays and Anniversary Nights on Fridays. This lists who is playing and who is providing snacks.
Upcoming at AIFD
For questions/updates/changes, contact Julia at vice_president@aifd.cc