Dec 3: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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Nov 19: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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Nov 12: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event
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See this week’s AIFD Newsletter.
Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
Nov 5: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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October 29: Halloween edition. AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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See this week’s AIFD Newsletter.
Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
October 22 – HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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Oct 15: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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See this week’s AIFD Newsletter.
Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
Oct 8 – HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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October 1: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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See this week’s AIFD Newsletter.
Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
September 24: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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Sep 17: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event,
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See this week’s AIFD Newsletter.
Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
September 10: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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September 3: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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See this week’s AIFD Newsletter.
Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
August 27: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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August 20: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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See this week’s AIFD newsletter
Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc< |
Aug 13: HIFD CANCELLED in person and Zoom dancing.
 Houston may resume online Zoom dancing on Friday, August 27. For latest updates from Houston, please check the HIFD website.
AIFD will continue to host Zoom events every other week until Austin Parks and Recreation allows in person events to return. AIFD’s next Zoom event is Friday, August 20. |
Aug 6: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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See this week’s AIFD newsletter
Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc< |
July 30: In person dancing in Houston with simulcast.
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Houston has switched to in person dancing with a Zoom simulcast. In person dancing: members only, fully vaccinated, must show proof of vaccination. Houston will continue their experiment with Zoom broadcasting their in-person dance this Friday – July 30 (Zoom link stays the same and is still posted along with up-to-date schedule info on the HIFD website ). To express your interest or provide feedback on the Houston broadcasts, email John at jnjbloom@gmail.com.
AIFD will continue to host Zoom events every other week until Austin Parks and Recreation allows in person events to return. AIFD’s next Zoom event is Friday, August 6. |
July 23 – join the Stockton Camp Kickoff Party.
 Instead please join us at the Kick Off Party (free) for the Stockton Folk Dance Camp, 7-9 PM CDT. folkdancecamp.org. Some of your favorite folk dance teachers (e.g., Steve Kotansky, Ahmet Luleci, Sonia & Cristian, Lee Otterholt) will be the dance leaders. Registration.
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July 16: No Zoom event.
| HIFD resumed in-person dancing on July 2 and will continue every other week on the Fridays when AIFD is not hosting Zoom events. (Members only. Fully vaccinated. Must show proof of vaccination.) However, this week, July 16, Houston will not be able to provide a Zoom simulcast. |
July 2: HIFD simulcast.
Houston will no longer be doing Zoom as their primary dance experience. They will resume in-person dances on July 2 and every other week thereafter. (Members only. Fully vaccinated. Must show proof of vaccination.). Houston will experiment with Zoom broadcasting their in-person dance this Friday – July 2 (Zoom link stays the same and is still posted on the HIFD website). After that, it will depend on the level of interest and the quality of broadcast they can achieve. To express your interest or provide feedback on the July 2 broadcast, email John at jnjbloom@gmail.com.
AIFD will continue to host Zoom events every other week until Austin Parks and Recreation allows in person events to return. AIFD’s next Zoom event is Friday, July 9th. See this week’s AIFD Newsletter. |
June 25: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
Link to this week’s AIFD newsletter. This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, June 25, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD
Zoom link Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
June 18: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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See this week’s AIFD newsletter.
This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, June 18, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link). You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, June 17.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc |
June 11: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
| Link to this week’s AIFD newsletter.This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, June 11, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD
Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
June 4: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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See this week’s AIFD newsletter.
This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, June 4, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link). You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, June 3.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc |
May 28: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event
| Link to this week’s AIFD newsletter.This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, May 28, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD
Zoom link Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
May 21: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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See this week’s AIFD newsletter.
This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, May 21, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link). You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, May 6.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc |
May 14: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
| Link to this week’s AIFD newsletter.This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, May 14, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD
Zoom link Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
May 7: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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See this week’s AIFD newsletter.
This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, May 7, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link). You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, May 6.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc |
Apr 30: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
| Link to this week’s AIFD newsletter.This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, April 30, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD
Zoom link Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
April 23: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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See this week’s AIFD newsletter.
This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, April 23, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link). You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, April 22.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc |
April 16: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
| Link to this week’s AIFD newsletter.This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, April 16, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD
Zoom link Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
April 9: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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See this week’s AIFD newsletter.
This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, April 9, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link). You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, April 8.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc |
April 2: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, April 2, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD.
Zoom link, Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417, Password: 393160. Here is the link to the complete lineup of music and teachers. Looking for dance request ideas? Check out AIFD’s music library spreadsheet maintained by Franklin Houston. Questions about the library? You can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. Link to this week’s AIFD newsletter. |
March 26: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, March 26, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, March 25.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. This week’s AIFD newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/March_26_2021.html. |
March 19: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, March 19, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD.
Zoom link In addition to appearances by some of your favorite AIFD dance leaders, Franklin Houston will be presenting short reviews of the dances he taught at the Laguna – San Antonio Spring Festival held last weekend. We also encourage members to join World Spring Camp. Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
March 12: Spring Fest!!!
Free! (with donations gratefully welcome). Complete details, including teacher lineup, at springfestival.us. Note: In support of Spring Festival, Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Zoom Dance is cancelled. |
March 5: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
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This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, March 5, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD.
Zoom link Link to dance program and teachers. If you have any comments on our virtual dances or dance requests, we would love to hear from you! Please email us at teaching_director@aifd.cc.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
Feb 26: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, February 26, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, February 25. |
For more information, including information on the upcoming Christmas Night dance party, an announcement about membership, and request for volunteers, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter at newsletter.aifd.cc/February_26_2021.html.
Feb 19: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
 Meeting ID: This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
Feb 12: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, February_12, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday,February_11. |
For more information, including information on the upcoming Christmas Night dance party, an announcement about membership, and request for volunteers, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter at newsletter.aifd.cc/February_12_2021.html.
Feb 5: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
Meeting ID: This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
Jan 29: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, January 29, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, January 28. |
For more information, including information on the upcoming Christmas Night dance party, an announcement about membership, and request for volunteers, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter at newsletter.aifd.cc/January_29_2021.html.
Jan 22: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
Meeting ID: This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
January 15: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, January 15, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, January 14. |
For more information, including information on the upcoming Christmas Night dance party, an announcement about membership, and request for volunteers, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter at newsletter.aifd.cc/January_21_2021.html.
Jan 8: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
Meeting ID: This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. John Bloom of HIFD has posted some good information on how to help better your virtual dance experience. Also, the dance leaders would like to provide you with some ideas on how to have an easier time following us during our virtual dance sessions. For dances that move around a lot, try taking smaller steps and doing quick little pivots in place to face your screen again. Also, putting up a mirror opposite your monitor screen can assist you in viewing the dance leader while your back is to the screen. |
January 1: New Year E-Party!!!
 Please join us in a New Year Extravaganza! HIFD is planning a special Event at our next regular dance on ZOOM, which will be on Friday, January 1st. It’s called the “New Year E-Party” to let you know you are invited to attend Electronically. Wear your most Elegant finery or your stunning Ethnic outfit to show off for the spotlight! The musically Eclectic additions to the program will be thoroughly Enjoyable and Entertaining. Bring Your Own Beverage and we’ll Elevate our glasses to Enthusiastically Enter 2021 with renewed Energy.
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Dec 25: Christmas Folk Dance Party!!!
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
 AIFD is having a Special Zoom Dance Party at 7:30 PM on Friday evening, December 25 (Christmas Day). Join Holly, Franklin, Misi, and Don as they lead us in our favorite dances. The fun starts at 7:30 pm, Central time. Zoom link, Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417, Password: 393160
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Dec 18: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, December 18, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, December 17. |
For more information, including information on the upcoming Christmas Night dance party, an announcement about membership, and request for volunteers, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter at newsletter.aifd.cc/December_18_2020.html.
Dec 11: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
Meeting ID: This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. John Bloom of HIFD has posted some good information on how to help better your virtual dance experience. Also, the dance leaders would like to provide you with some ideas on how to have an easier time following us during our virtual dance sessions. For dances that move around a lot, try taking smaller steps and doing quick little pivots in place to face your screen again. Also, putting up a mirror opposite your monitor screen can assist you in viewing the dance leader while your back is to the screen. |
Dec 4: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, December 4, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, December 3. |
For more information, including ideas for dance requests and Zoom tips and a tribute to our ZOOM dance leaders, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter at newsletter.aifd.cc/December_4_2020.html.
Nov 27: Texas Camp!!!
| In this week’s AIFD Newsletter: No AIFD/HIFD Zoom call this week. Instead, we hope to ‘see’ you at this year’s TX Camp!!!
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Nov 20: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, November 6, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, November 19. |
For more information, including ideas for dance requests and Zoom tips and a tribute to our ZOOM dance leaders, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter at newsletter.aifd.cc/November_6_2020.html.
Nov 13: AIFD hosts this week’s AIFD event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
Meeting ID: This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event.
Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. John Bloom of HIFD has posted some good information on how to help better your virtual dance experience. Also, the dance leaders would like to provide you with some ideas on how to have an easier time following us during our virtual dance sessions. For dances that move around a lot, try taking smaller steps and doing quick little pivots in place to face your screen again. Also, putting up a mirror opposite your monitor screen can assist you in viewing the dance leader while your back is to the screen. |
Nov 6: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, November 6, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, November 5. |
For more information, including ideas for dance requests and Zoom tips and a tribute to our ZOOM dance leaders, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter at newsletter.aifd.cc/November_6_2020.html.
Oct 30: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
Meeting ID: This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event. This week’s Zoom event will include a celebration of Halloween and Day of the Dead. See this week’s newsletter for full details. Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. John Bloom of HIFD has posted some good information on how to help better your virtual dance experience. Also, the dance leaders would like to provide you with some ideas on how to have an easier time following us during our virtual dance sessions. For dances that move around a lot, try taking smaller steps and doing quick little pivots in place to face your screen again. Also, putting up a mirror opposite your monitor screen can assist you in viewing the dance leader while your back is to the screen. |
Oct 23: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, October 23, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, October 22. |
For more information, including ideas for dance requests and Zoom tips and a tribute to our ZOOM dance leaders, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter at newsletter.aifd.cc/October_23_2020.html.
Oct 16: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
Meeting ID: This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event. Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. John Bloom of HIFD has posted some good information on how to help better your virtual dance experience. Also, the dance leaders would like to provide you with some ideas on how to have an easier time following us during our virtual dance sessions. For dances that move around a lot, try taking smaller steps and doing quick little pivots in place to face your screen again. Also, putting up a mirror opposite your monitor screen can assist you in viewing the dance leader while your back is to the screen. |
Oct 9: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, October 9, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, October 8. |
For more information, including ideas for dance requests and Zoom tips and a tribute to our ZOOM dance leaders, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter at newsletter.aifd.cc/October_9_2020.html.
Oct 2: AIFD conducts this week’s AIFD event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
Meeting ID: This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event. Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. John Bloom of HIFD has posted some good information on how to help better your virtual dance experience. Also, the dance leaders would like to provide you with some ideas on how to have an easier time following us during our virtual dance sessions. For dances that move around a lot, try taking smaller steps and doing quick little pivots in place to face your screen again. Also, putting up a mirror opposite your monitor screen can assist you in viewing the dance leader while your back is to the screen. |
Sep 25: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, September 25, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, September 24. |
For more information, including ideas for dance requests and Zoom tips, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter at newsletter.aifd.cc/September_25_2020.html.
Sep 18: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
Meeting ID: This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event. Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. John Bloom of HIFD has posted some good information on how to help better your virtual dance experience. Also, the dance leaders would like to provide you with some ideas on how to have an easier time following us during our virtual dance sessions. For dances that move around a lot, try taking smaller steps and doing quick little pivots in place to face your screen again. Also, putting up a mirror opposite your monitor screen can assist you in viewing the dance leader while your back is to the screen. |
Sep 11: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, September 11, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, September 10. |
For more information, including ideas for dance requests and Zoom tips, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter at newsletter.aifd.cc/September_11_2020.html.
September 4: AIFD hosts Zoom event
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
Meeting ID: This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event. Would you like to request a dance but can’t remember the name? Check out the list of dances in AIFD’s music library. This list is maintained by Franklin Houston. If you run into any issues with the list, you can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. John Bloom of HIFD has posted some good information on how to help better your virtual dance experience. Also, the dance leaders would like to provide you with some ideas on how to have an easier time following us during our virtual dance sessions. For dances that move around a lot, try taking smaller steps and doing quick little pivots in place to face your screen again. Also, putting up a mirror opposite your monitor screen can assist you in viewing the dance leader while your back is to the screen. |
Aug 28: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, August 14, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, August 27. Note: Potential power outages due to Hurricane Laura may interfere, but we will do our best to make the dance happen. Looking for dance request ideas? Check out AIFD’s music library spreadsheet maintained by Franklin Houston. Questions about the library? You can email Franklin at music_librarian@aifd.cc. |
Aug 21: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
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Meeting ID: John Bloom of HIFD has posted some good information on how to help better your virtual dance experience. Also, the dance leaders would like to provide you with some ideas on how to have an easier time following us during our virtual dance sessions. For dances that move around a lot, try taking smaller steps and doing quick little pivots in place to face your screen again. Also, putting up a mirror opposite your monitor screen can assist you in viewing the dance leader while your back is to the screen. |
Aug 14: Francis Danis
 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend, Frances Danis, who passed away peacefully on Monday.
“She was a good friend & confidante, a joyful dance partner, a lover of life, and she cared deeply about people. Frances handled her diagnosis and treatment of cancer over the last two and a half years with true grace, fortitude, and good humor. She will be so missed and remembered dearly by everyone in her wide circle of friends.”. |
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, Austust 14, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, August 13. |
Online event updates.
City of Austin updates.
Aug 7: AIFD hosts Zoom event.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
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Meeting ID: John Bloom of HIFD has posted some good information on how to help better your virtual dance experience. Also, the dance leaders would like to provide you with some ideas on how to have an easier time following us during our virtual dance sessions. For dances that move around a lot, try taking smaller steps and doing quick little pivots in place to face your screen again. Also, putting up a mirror opposite your monitor screen can assist you in viewing the dance leader while your back is to the screen. |
 For a complete list of duties, sign up link, contact information, and loads of other good stuff, check out the Google doc that Scott has prepared.
Want to sign up now? Here’s the link. |
July 31: Come Zoom With Us!!
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, July 31, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, July 31. |
Online event updates.
City of Austin updates.
July 24: Zoom Events. Zoom Monitors.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
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Meeting ID: |
 Zoom Monitor |
July 17: Zoom events, Denise Fynmore.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, July 17, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, July 16. |
Denise Fynmore
Online event updates.
City of Austin updates.
July 10: Zoom Events. Madeline Brock.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
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Meeting ID: |
 Madeline Brock |
Jul 3: Zoom events. Franklin Houston.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, July 3, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, July 2. |
Franklin Houston
Online event updates.
City of Austin updates.
June 26: Get to know your Treasurer
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
Meeting ID:
847 8053 8417
Password:
393160
 Marcia Toprac |
June 19: Get to know your Teaching Director
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
| This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, June 19, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by HIFD (Zoom link).
You can also find a Zoom link, as well as a complete lineup of music and teachers, on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, June 18.
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Lisa Horn Dielman
Online event updates.
City of Austin updates.
June 12: Get to know your new Program Director.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, June 12, 7:30-9:30pm, Zoom link.
This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available at here prior to the event.
 Scott Margo |
June 5: Get to know your new Secretary.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, June 5, 7:30-9:30pm, Zoom link.
This week’s event is hosted by HIFD. The complete lineup of music and teachers will be available on the HIFD website prior to the event. If you have any dance requests, please submit them to jnjbloom@gmail.com prior to noon on Thursday, June 4.
Daisy Lai
Online event updates.
City of Austin updates.
May 29: Get to know your new VP.
In this week’s AIFD newsletter:
This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, May 29, 7:30-9:30pm, Zoom link. If needed: Meeting ID: 895 2183 9294 Password: 847731.
This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. Kathleen McDonagh will be starting the evening at 7:30 sharp with some kid friendly dances. Here is the complete lineup.
Bill Brock
Blast from the past: picture from 1974.
Online event updates.
City of Austin updates.
May 22: Message From Our New Prez!!!
In this week’s AIFD Newsletter:
Note from AIFD’s new president, Craig Roberts;
Update from the City of Austin;
Fun picture from Dena Houston;
Upcoming online events.
newsletter.aifd.cc/May_22_2020.html
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This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Folk Dance, May 22, 7:30-9:30pm, Zoom link. |
May 15: Election results.
Farewell note from our outgoing president.
– AIFD Board Elections .. check out the results, pictures of outgoing and incoming board members, and message from Denise;
– City of Austin update;
– Zoom events;
And more fun stuff.
May 8: Jasmine
From Denise:
The City of Austin has begun to open up parks and outdoor activities. Please be safe and use masks and social distancing to protect yourself and others.
Our AIFD Board elections will take place this week. Please return your ballot promptly; we will announce the results of the election in next week’s Newsletter.
There continues to be LOTS of online folk dancing and other dancing available on ZOOM, Facebook and YouTube. Check our Facebook page to see new events as they are added. AIFD’s first ZOOM dance last Friday was awesome!! We had great dance leaders, great dances, and LOTS of people.
 We are sad to announce that on Monday, April 27, Jasmine Guha-Castle lost her long running battle against cancer. Jasmine grew up in Oxford, England, which is also where she met her husband, George. They moved to Austin several years ago. Jasmine and her daughter, Soraya (now 17), attended Texas Camp many times, and Soraya also accompanied Jasmine folk dancing nights at Hancock Center. In addition to dancing, Jasmine enjoyed swimming at Barton Springs, walking dogs at animal shelters, and volunteering for the Miracle Foundation. She served as the AIFD secretary twice and often was the assistant DJ at AIFD. Jasmine had a warm heart for dogs and other animals, always having at least two at home. If you would like to make a donation in Jasmine’s memory please consider organizations that care for animals. |
For more information, including details of this week’s AIFD Board Elections, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter.
Mar 27: Note from our Prez.
 We sincerely hope and pray that all our AIFD dancers are faring well during this time of the COVID-19 virus. Travis County has instituted a shelter-in-place order that started Tuesday, March 24, a serious measure that is aimed at stopping transmission of the virus in order to “flatten the curve.” We urge everyone to follow this guidance as much as is possible, because the sooner the virus is stopped, the sooner we can get back to DANCING. We will not do this until we are 100% sure it is safe to do so. I miss folk dancing and my dancing friends, and I look forward to seeing you all on the dance floor as soon as possible. We will keep you updated on any information on resuming folk dancing. Please take care and stay safe! – Denise Fynmore. |
For more information, including links to upcoming events, AIFD Newsletter.
Nelda Drury
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