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AIFD Newsletter
September 20, 2014
This week at dancing
John DJs, assisted by Franklin.
John ScalesFranklin HoustonEnjoy a lively evening folk dancing DJ'd by John Scales. John will be assisted by Franklin Houston.

In addition to assisting, Franklin will also kick off the evening with a newcomers' class in which he will explore the Poignant Pause, that tricky moment in a dance when you hop, lift or sometimes don't do anything when what you really want to do is take another step. He'll present Lesnoto, Tsamikos, Cujes Mala, U Sest and Aloniotikos.

Saturday, September 20th
7:30-10:45 pm
$5 at the door 17 & older. 16 & under free.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Hancock Rec Center (HRC)

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November 1 - El Dia de Los Muertos.
As a variation this year on the traditional Halloween party, your Board is planning a celebration of El Dia de Los Muertos on November 1. This will include a remembrance of former participants at AIFD who have passed away. We invite you to email comments on any of the persons listed on the website (or on a person whose name we have missed) to board@aifd.cc. For more details check out our website.
November 8 - Bulgarika!!
KolorashThe maestros of traditional Bulgarian Music, Bulgarika, return to Austin for another great concert. This is an event not to be missed. Keep an eye out for more details.

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Other dance links
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AIFD upcoming events.
Be a folk dance ambassador.
World's words - updated by Misi.
Pictures from various AIFD events.
Past AIFD boards - a work in progress.
Archive of dance notes - compiled by Franklin Houston.
Newsletter archive - since May 19, 2012.
Texas International Folk Dancers
Village International Dancing1st & 3rd Friday, HRC
Austin Scandinavian Dancing Each Wed, HRC
Csardas Hungarian Dancers
AIFD German Dancers
Contradance and English Country Dancing (TAADA)
Austin Friends of Traditional Music

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Upcoming "other dance" features:
(Complete list here)
Sep 26-27 - Medfest!!
82nd St. Elias Mediterranean Festival, noon-11pm, $5 admission. St Elias Church, 408 E 11th St, Austin.

Nov 7-9 - Fire Ant Frolic Contra Dance Weekend.
At the historic Pioneer Farms in Austin, TX. Attendance is limited to 190, so get cracking on your registration. For registration and all other information, see fireantfrolic.org.

Nov 27-30 - Texas Camp 2014.
Texas Camp 2014 Registration is now open. Don't miss out on one of the longest running and best loved folk dance camps in the country. This year's teachers are Joe Kaloyanides Graziosi - Dances of Greece and Hardeep Singh Sahota - Dances of North India. Registration information (including deadlines).

Link of the week: "Pungmul" performed at The National Folk Museum of Korea.
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