AIFD newsletter for January 17, 2025: Franklin DJs, Mark assists, Kathleen and Anne teach.

This Friday, January 17, 7-9:45, at AIFD:

This week's program:

Our DJ this week will be Franklin Houston. Franklin will be assisted by Mark Edwards.

New, Do, Review

This week in NDR Kathleen McDonagh will review Shivers and teach Paharelul - from 2024 Texas Camp. Anne Alexander will teach Žensko Makedonsko Oro and review Toičevo Kolo, both from 2024 Texas Camp.

SAFDF 2025:
Registration is open!!!

March 28-30: San Antonio Folklife and Dance Festival! This year's teachers: Andy Taylor-Blenis (international), Franklin Houston (Balkan and Golden Oldies), John Rodi (International).
Important dates:
Single, full time registration:
$200 prior to March 14.
$250 on March 14th or later.
Complete details at safdf.org/workshops.

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Membership:January is the time to renew your AIFD membership for 2025. The annual membership fee is $10. Please consider supporting AIFD by joining or renewing this month. Talk to Marcia Toprac, AIFD Treasurer, at dancing or email her at Treasurer@aifd.cc.

Upcoming Fridays at AIFD:Jan 24: Next Week: Austin Balkan Singers perform.
Jan 31: January Birthdays.
Feb 7: Amanda Kitchens & Prosciutto Bandits.

Link of the week:
Wat is balfolk?

And from our friends in Houston:HIFD presents Balkan & Sephardic dance
"Afternoon Delight: A Celebration of Balkan and Sephardic Dances with Maruice Perez, Master Teacher/Choreographer."Saturday, February 15th, 3-9:30. $10, First Lutheran Church. See their flier for full details.

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