| AIFD Newsletter
September 27, 2019 |
This Friday at dancing:
Madeline DJs, Jeff assists. |
  Enjoy a lively evening of folk dancing DJ'd by Madeline Brock. Madeline will be assisted by Jeff Kessel. |
 Teaching: Elizabeth Stehl will teach an English Country dance. Later in the evening she will also call the contra. |
Friday, September 27, 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)
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Fridays, October 4th and 11th:
German Dances
In preparation for our Octoberfest celebration, Michel Breger will teach German dances.
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Friday, October 11th: Oktoberfest!!
Come celebrate with us. More details to come.
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Friday, October 18:
October Birthdays and Anniversaries!!
Do you or a fellow dancer have a birthday or anniversary in October? Come to folk dancing to celebrate with song, dance, and cake!
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Friday, October 25:
Halloween Party!!
with LIVE MUSIC provided by AIO - Annoying Instruments Orchestra. Wear your costumes and make this party great!!
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Kathy Keepers
 We are sad to announce that Kathy Ann Malcher Keepers passed away peacefully on September 17th. Kathy enjoyed both folk and dancing and contra dancing.
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Link of the week:
Hillbilly Girl - Lisa McHugh (Galway Flashmob).
Other dance links
AIFD:(Contact & Board page)
2nd and 4th 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 dale.rempert@gmail.com 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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Wednesday, September 25:
4th Wednesday Scandi Jams!!
7:30 - 9:45 pm, Hancock Recreation Center Back Room. Free.
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Fri & Sat, Oct 27-28: Mediterranean Festival!!
Join us for one of Austin’s most beloved, delicious, and fun-filled festivals—the St. Elias Mediterranean  Festival SEPTEMBER 27TH & 28TH. Friday 6 - 11 and Saturday Noon - 11 pm. Free Admission Saturday, Noon to 4:00 p.m! This year’s festival will be the 87th annual edition of this event, named one of Central Texas' Top 10 Food Festivals by the Austin Chronicle
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Mondays, Oct 7-Nov 11:
English Country Dancing Basics and Beyond.
A six-week introductory class on Monday evenings at Hancock Recreation Center, 7:30 – 9:30 pm, Culminating in an English Country Dance Ball, featuring live music, on November 18th.
Instructors: Sylverre Polhemus and Elizabeth Stehl.
Experienced dancers are also welcome to attend. Cost: $5 per class. Attending classes is encouraged but not required to participate in the Ball. Visit www.taada.us for more information. |
Oct 25-27: Fire Ant Frolic.
Join us for an exciting weekend of Music, Friendship, and Contra Dancing. Full detail and registration at fireantfrolic.org. |
November 1-3:
36th Annual Old Country Weekend.
Oklahoma City International Folk Dancers present the 36th Annual Old Country Weekend:Featuring Ahmet Luleci, Live music by Don Weeda & Anne Alexander, November 1-3, 2019, Cross Point Camp, Kingston OK. Complete details and registration info.
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 November 28 - Dec 1:
Texas Camp 2019.
Registration is now open for Texas Camp, 2019. For complete details about teachers, events, and fees, and registration, check out tifd.org.
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