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AIFD Newsletter
September 6, 2019
This Friday at dancing:
Holly DJs, Dee assists.
Holly PlotnerDee McCandless Enjoy a lively evening of folk dancing DJ'd by Holly Plotner. Holly will be assisted by Dee McCandless. In honor of Bulgarian Unification Day (Friday, Sept. 6), Holly's program will focus on Bulgarian dances. Bring your favorite Bulgarian requests!

Franklin HoustonKathleen McDonaghTeaching: Come early for a final review of Siriysko Horo, the fun Bulgarian dance Kathleen McDonagh has been teaching the past two weeks. Then, stay and enjoy Franklin Houston teaching two classic Yves Moreau Bulgarian dances that have been popular in the past and have been requested for teaching Bicak and Batuta!

Marc AirhartContra: Our Contra this week will be called by Marc Airhart.
Friday, September 6, 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)

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Cake Friday, September 13:
September Birthdays and Anniversaries!!

Do you or a fellow dancer have a birthday or anniversary in September? Come to folk dancing to celebrate with song, dance, and cake!

Friday, September 20: AIFD Annual Open House!!
FREE Admission. Bring your kids, your friends, and your neighbors!! We'll have lots of teaching and walk-through’s, so it will be fun for everyone!! Teachers will be:
Four Balkan Dancers Franklin Houston
Sharon Casteel
Kathleen McDonagh
Lisa Dielman
and Madeline Brock.

Michel_Breger Fridays, October 4th and 11th:
German Dances

In preparation for our Octoberfest celebration, Michel Breger will teach German dances

Octoberfest Friday, October 11th: Oktoberfest!!
Come celebrate with us. More details to come.

Cake 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!
Link of the week:
Love Never Felt So Good (dance).

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's photo albums.
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
Austin Scandinavian Dance and Music Jam
2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:45 pm, Free:
Check the Scandi website for schedule details.
Csardas Hungarian Dancers
Mondays, 7-9:45, HRC, backroom, free.
No partner necessary, we rotate often.
Hajnalcsillag - Hungarian Folk Dance Group.
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
Austin Balkan Singers
Israeli Dancing at Body Business Fitness (New location), 2700 W Anderson Lane, Austin. Tuesdays, 7-9:45 pm (Beginners: 7-8pm).
Upcoming "Other Dance" features
A list of non-AIFD events you may be interested in:

Austin Scandi Dancers Wednesdays, September 11 & 25:
2nd and 4th Wednesday Scandi Jams!!

7:30 - 9:45 pm, Hancock Recreation Center Back Room. Free.

Sat & Sun, September 21 & 22: Mini Contra Dance Weekend.
When the 3rd Saturday and 4th Sunday are back to back, its time for a Mini Dance Weekend!

Austin 3rd Saturday Contra Dance @ Life in the City, 205 E Monroe St (off south congress)
Saturday, September 21, 7pm - 10pm, CALLER: Kendall Rogers, BAND: Rosin the Bow
$10 | $8 for TAADA Members | $5 for Students
Visit www.taada.us for more information

and…
San Marcos 4th Sunday Contra Dance @ United Campus Ministry Wesley Center, 510 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666, Sunday, September 22, 2019, 1:30pm – 4:30pm, CALLER: Rich MacMath, BAND: Rusty Nail String Band
$10 / $9 TAADA / $6 students
Visit www.taada.us for more information

OKCIFD 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.

Texas Camp 2019November 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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