aifd.cc or AIFD Newsletter June 22, 2018 This Friday at dancing: Jonn DJs, Janie assists. Join us for a lively evening of dancing with DJ John Scales. John will be assisted by Janie Hopkins. Teaching: Kathleen McDonagh will teach Krivo Ihtimansko Horo ("Crooked Dance from Ihtiman"), a mixed rhythm dance from Bulgaria introduced by Yves Moreau. A note from your AIFD president. Friday, June 22, 7-9:45 pm. Admission fee is $5 for those 18 and older. There is no fee for those under 18, but they must be supervised by a designated person 18 or older. Hancock Rec Center (HRC) AIFD is organized exclusively for educational purposes, including the promotion and teaching of traditional folk dance, music and crafts native to a variety of countries. Not receiving this newsletter directly from AIFD? Let us add you to the distribution. AIFD upcoming events (See complete list) July 6: Red, White, and Blue 6th of July Party!!! Come and join us for a Red, White, and Blue party being held on the 6th of July. Bringing red, white and blue snacks as well as dressing in red, white and blue is, of course, optional, but fun!! July 13: July Birthday and Anniversaries!!! Do you have a birthday or anniversary in July, or know a fellow folk dancer who does? Come to folk dancing to celebrate with song, dance, and cake! Dances taught last week: With video: Krivo Ihtimansko Horo. Lyrics to dances taught last week: Krivo Ihtimansko Horo (song: Sede, sedenkja). Pravo Čepelarsko Horo (song: Pena e seno cosilla). Yar Ko Parag. Link of the week: Le Mystere des voix Bulgares on the Johnny Carson Show. Other dance links AIFD:(Contact & Board page) AIFD Code of Conduct. AIFD upcoming events. World's words - updated by Misi. Become a member of AIFD. Archive of dance notes - compiled by Franklin Houston. Newsletter archive - since May 19, 2012. AIFD's live music compensation policy. AIFD Youtube channel. AIFD Featured in City of Austin Video about HRC. Other groups: (complete list) Texas International Folk Dancers Austin Friends of Traditional Music AIFD German Dancers Austin Scandinavian Dance and Music Jam 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:45 pm, Free: Check the Scandi website for schedule details. 3rd Wednesday Balkan Dance Join 3rd Wednesday Balkan dancing, 7:15-8:45, NW Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Drive. No Charge. This year, more teaching of old favorites. Show me the Balkan countries. Csardas Hungarian Dancers Mondays, 7-9:45, HRC, backroom, free. No partner necessary, we rotate often. Austin Barn Dancers 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. Contradance English Country Dance 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 7:30-9:30 McPhail Dance Studio, 8018 Mesa Drive. If you are new to ECD or want to review the basics, please arrive before 7:15 to participate in our newcomers’ session. We are also on Facebook Texas Folklife Clickety Cloggers - Austin Upcoming "Other Dance" features A list of non-AIFD events you may be interested in: Wednesdays, June 13th & 27th: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Scandi Jam!! All instruments and dancers welcome. 7:30 - 9:45 pm, Hancock Recreation Center Back Room. Free. Wednesday, June 20th: 3rd Wednesday Balkan Dance. 7:15-8:45 PM, NW Recreation Center, 2913 Northland Drive. No Charge! Great teaching! Saturday, June 30th, 2:30pm: Memorial Service for David Houston. A memorial service for David Houston will be held on Saturday, June 30, at 2:30 PM at Saint Matthews Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa Drive, in Austin. You can read a nice tribute to David here. Upcoming Contra events: SAN MARCOS 4TH SUNDAY CONTRA DANCE Sunday, June 24, 1:30pm – 4:30pm @ United Campus Ministry Wesley Center 510 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666 BAND: The Contraverts FEATURING: Max Cappleman (fiddle), Stewart Rose (guitar) and Pamela Weems (keyboard) CALLER: Ann Jenneman Lovely dance hall, worth the drive. Live music. Lots of fun. $10 / $9 TAADA / $6 students Save the date for a “JULY MINI-WEEKEND” Saturday, July 21 in Austin, Sunday, July 22 in San Marcos One English Country Dance and two Contras From Dallas… Martha Quigley calling, Ray Quigley (fiddle) and Allison Hicks (keyboard) playing Visit taada.us for more information on Contra and ECD in the Austin area. If you would like to be removed from our newsletter distribution, please notify us at newsletter_editor@aifd.cc