This Friday, October 10, 7-9:45, at AIFD: John (Janos) Scales will be our DJ this week. John will be assisted by Jeff Kessel. New, Do, Review (NDR) Join Kathleen McDonagh this Friday as we revisit a trio of dances taught at this year’s Texas Camp: Thracian Greek dance Milísso; bride’s dance Nevestinsko (aka "Prsten Mi Padna"); and the energetic Bulgarian line dance Kotlensko.

3rd Saturday Contra:Join us every 3rd Saturday at Go Dance Studio, 2525 W Anderson Ln. #530 in Northcross Mall Plaza (near First Watch and Guitar Center) for our monthly Contra Dance! The next dance is Saturday, October 11; Caller: Rich MacMath; Band: Zephyr Yellman on fiddle and Tim Keough on guitar. Suggested admission $10 sliding scale. Visit taada.us for more information

FIREANT FROLICDon’t miss the 26th Annual FIRE ANT FROLIC Contra Dance Weekend on November 14-16, at the lovely Ben Hur Ballroom. Featuring Steve Zakon-Anderson, a fabulous caller and his son’s band, Northwoods (that's Casey Murray, Molly Tucker and Sam Zakon-Anderson.) These kids grew up in the contra community and really know their stuff. It’s going to be great, lots of energy! Online Registration Is Now Open. See fireantfrolic.org for more info. Sign up now to get your early bird discount!

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Link of the week: Emily & The Simons at London Balfolk Saturday.