AIFD newsletter for January 24, 2025: Kathleen DJs, Kym assists.

This Friday, January 24, 7-9:45, at AIFD:

This week's program:

Our DJ this week will be Kathleen Yoder. Kathleen will be assisted by Kym Oltrogge.

New, Do, Review

This week in NDR Kathleen McDonagh will review Paharelul, and Anne Alexander will review Žensko Makedonsko Oro - both dances were taught at Texas Camp. Franklin Houston and Lisa Horn Dielman will teach Batuta, Foxtrot, and Texas Two-Step.

Austin Balkan Singers:

This week we'll be treated to the enchanting tunes of the Austin Balkan Singers, accompanied by Don Weeda.

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.

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 31: January Birthdays.
Feb 7: Amanda Kitchens & Prosciutto Bandits.

Link of the week:
Austin Balkan Singers

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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