Austin International Folk Dancers

This Friday, July 8, 7:00-9:45, join AIFD for a fun evening of international folk dancing at HRC. $5 at the door (18 and up).

Programming: Our DJ this week will be Holly Plotner. Holly will be assisted by Lisa Horn Dielman. From Holly: “This is July, the seventh month of the year. Holly’s program will focus on dances in 7.”

Teaching: We continue Summer School 2022: Back To Dancing! Come at 7 pm to enjoy walkthroughs or reteaching of our most-favorite dances. Think of it as refreshing your in-person muscle memory! Need a refresher of what we’ve covered? Visit this link to see the list of dances and, whenever available, words and video reminders.

July 1: Madeline DJs, Pat assists, Misi teaches.

This week’s newsletter

This Friday, July 1, 7:00-9:45, join AIFD for a fun evening of international folk dancing at HRC. $5 at the door (18 and up).

Programming: Our DJ this week will be Madeline Brock. Madeline will be assisted by Pat Potts.

Teaching: We continue Summer School 2022: Back To Dancing! Come at 7 pm to enjoy walkthroughs or reteaching of our most-favorite dances. Think of it as refreshing your in-person muscle memory!
Need a refresher of what we’ve covered? Visit this link to see the list of dances and, whenever available, words and video reminders.

June 24: Mike DJs, Kathleen assists, Misi teaches, Homegrown plays.

This Friday, June 24, 7:00-9:45, join AIFD for a fun evening of international folk dancing at HRC. $5 at the door (18 and up).

Programming: Our DJ this week will be Mike Revesz. Mike will be assted by Kathleen McDonagh.

Teaching: We continue Summer School 2022: Back To Dancing! Come at 7 pm to enjoy walkthroughs or reteaching of our most-favorite dances. Think of it as refreshing your in-person muscle memory! Need a refresher of what we’ve covered? Visit this link to see the list of dances and, whenever available, words and video reminders.

HOMEGROWN INTERNATIONAL PLAYS AT AIFD

Please come this Friday to enjoy Homegrown International Band. They will be playing two sets, including a contra that will be called by Kathleen McDonagh. Their first set will begin at 8 PM.

Homegrown International began as Homegrown Contra Band many years ago. The band played for the contra session at Texas Camp and for various contra events around Austin. As the years went by, the band began including tunes from around the world in its sets and has now evolved into a truly international band.

During the pandemic, Homegrown was a real “Garage Band”. For two years, they rehearsed every Sunday, rain or shine, cold or hot, masked and distanced, in the Houston House garage. The neighborhood loved it and enjoyed the music when the garage door was open. After all members were vaccinated, they moved inside and were able to rehearse without mosquitos!

The band is looking forward to everyone dancing to their music.

June 17: John DJs, Kathleen assists, Franklin teaches, Contra by Nana

This Friday, June 17, 7:00-9:45, join AIFD for a fun evening of international folk dancing at HRC. $5 at the door (18 and up).

Our DJ this week will be John Scales. John will be assisted by Kathleen McDonagh.

Also this week the CONTRA returns to Friday night folk dancing. The contra is called right after announcements (about 8:30). This week our caller will be Nana Lopez.

Teaching: We continue Summer School 2022: Back To Dancing! Come at 7 pm to enjoy walkthroughs or reteaching of our most-favorite dances. Think of it as refreshing your in-person muscle memory! Two of those dances are Bela Rada and Makazice, for which we will have a special teaching guest — our own Franklin Houston! Don’t miss his teaching of these dances that will make their appearance again soon.

June 10: Lisa DJs and teaches. Scott assists.

This Friday, June 10, 7:00-9:45, join AIFD for a fun evening of international folk dancing at HRC. $5 at the door (18 and up).

Programmers: Our DJ this week will by Lisa Horn Dielman. Lisa will be assisted by Scott Margo.

There will not be any new teaching this week. However, Lisa will start the program with dances that have been taught over the past few weeks, as follows:

Pravo (Bulgaria)
Ma Na’avu (Israel)
Niska Banja (Rom)
Ajde Jano (Serbia)
Trava, Trava (Greece)
Ugros (Hungary)

“The theme for this week’s program is FUN! I’ll program dances that I feel are fun and add in those that you request because they are fun for you. Please join us this Friday and share with the group your requests for fun dances!” – Lisa

June 3: Franklin DJs, John assists, Debrecen!!

This Friday, June 3, 7:00-9:45, join AIFD for a fun evening of international folk dancing at HRC. $5 at the door (18 and up).

Please sign inHRC needs an accurate account of attendance. Please sign in yourself and those accompanying you.

Programmers: Our DJ this week will be Franklin Houston. Franklin will be assisted by John Scales. Make sure to arrive promptly at 7 to enjoy this week’s special event: performance and teaching by the The Debrecen Folk Ensemble.

Teaching: This week’s teaching will be provided by Debrecen. To whet your whistle, here are some snippets of Hajdúság dances that might be taught:
Debreceni Hajdú – Táncok Nagyivánból
Hajdúsági táncok

This week’s Special Event:

This Friday members of the Debrecen Folk Ensemble will be presenting the folk traditions, songs, and dances of Hungary and Transylvania at AIFD between 7 and 8 pm. The ensemble comes from Debrecen, Hungary’s second-largest city (after Budapest) and the county seat of Hungary’s Northern Great Plain region (see map). Come help us give a warm Texas welcome to our Hungarian visitors!

May 27: HRC closed for maintenance.

AIFD will not be meeting this Friday, May 27, as HRC is closed for maintenance. Check out this week’s AIFD newsletter for suggestions about other activities.

May 20: Holly DJs, Jeff assists, Misi teaches.

This Friday, May 20, enjoy a lively evening of folk dancing DJ’d by Holly Plotner. Holly will be assisted by Jeff Kessel. Misi Tsurikov will teach. Find all the details in this week’s AIFD newsletter!!

In honor of our 60 year anniversary, Holly will include many dances from our early days. Got a favorite dance from that era? Email suggestions to aifddances@gmail.com.

May 13: Dee DJs, Kathleen, Misi, Franklin teach. Elections!!

This Friday, May 13, enjoy a lively evening of folk dancing DJ’s by Dee McCandless, with teaching Kahthleen McDonagh, Misi Tsurikov, and Franklin Houston. Also, this wee AIFD hold elections for the board of directors. Find all the details in this week’s AIFD newsletter!!

May 6: Mike DJs, Kathleen assists.

This Friday, May 6, enjoy a lively evening of folk dancing DJ’s by Mike Revesz, with teaching Kahthleen McDonagh. Find all the details, including a tribute to Atanas Kolarovski, in this week’s AIFD newsletter!!

April 29: Franklin DJs, Kathleen teaches.

This Friday AIFD is back at HRC for in person dancing., April 29, 7:00-9:45pm, $5 at the door. Find all the details, including a tribute to Atanas Kolarovski, in this week’s AIFD newsletter!!

April 22: Lisa DJ’s, Franklin teaches.

This Friday AIFD is back at HRC for in person dancing., April 22, 7:00-9:45pm, $5 at the door. Find all the details, including updates on COVID restrictions at dancing, in this week’s AIFD newsletter!!

April 15: Holly DJs, Dee assists, Franklin teaches.

This Friday AIFD is back at HRC for in person dancing., April 15, 7:00-9:45pm, $5 at the door. Find all the details, including updates on COVID restrictions at dancing, in this week’s AIFD newsletter!!

Apr 8: Bob Leibman’s Birthday Celebration!!!

This Friday AIFD is back at HRC for in person dancing., April 1, 7:30-9:30pm, $5 at the door. Bob Leibman’s Birthday Celebration!!! COVID restrictions LIFTED!!! For full details, including updates on COVID restrictions at dancing, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter!!

April 1: We’re back at HRC. Covid restrictions lifted.

This Friday AIFD is back at HRC for in person dancing., April 1, 7:30-9:30pm, $5 at the door. COVID restrictions have been LIFTED!!! For full details, including updates on COVID restrictions at dancing, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter!!

March 25: Hope to see you at SAFDF.

This Friday AIFD will not be meeting at HRC. Instead we hope you will join your dancing friends in person or online at the San Antonio Folk Dance Festival. Registration and all details at safdf.org

March 18: In person dancing at HRC!!!

This Friday AIFD returns for a second week of in person dancing at Hancock Rec Center!!, March 11, 7:30-9:30pm, $5 at the door. For full details, including updates on COVID restrictions at dancing, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter!!

March 11: AIFD returns to HRC!!!

This Friday AIFD returns to in person dancing at Hancock Rec Center!!, March 11, 7:30-9:30pm, $5 at the door. For full details, including updates on COVID restrictions at dancing, check out this week’s AIFD newsletter!!

Mar 4: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, March 4, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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 25: HIFD hosts this week’s AIFD newsletter.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance,February 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.

ZOOM TIPS

Feb 18: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, February 18, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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 11: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance,February 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.

ZOOM TIPS

Feb 4: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, February 4, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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 28: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance,January 28, 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.

ZOOM TIPS

January 21: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, January 21, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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 14: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance,January 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.

ZOOM TIPS

Jan 7: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, December 10, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

Dec 31: Happy New Year. No Zoom dance.

No Zoom event this week.
AIFD wishes you a Happy Holiday.

Dec 24: No ZOOM event. Happy Holidays!!!

No Zoom event this week.
AIFD wishes you a Happy Holiday.

Dec 17: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, November 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.

ZOOM TIPS

Dec 10: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, December 10, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

Dec 3: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, November 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.

ZOOM TIPS

Nov 19: HIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, November 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.

ZOOM TIPS

Nov 12: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, November 12, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, November 5, 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.

ZOOM TIPS

October 29: Halloween edition. AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, October 29, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, October 22, 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.

ZOOM TIPS

Oct 15: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, October 15, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, October 8, 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.

ZOOM TIPS

October 1: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, October 1, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, September 24, 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.

ZOOM TIPS

Sep 17: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event,

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, September 17, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, September 10, 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.

ZOOM TIPS

September 3: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, September 3, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

See this week’s AIFD newsletter

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, August 27, 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.

ZOOM TIPS

August 20: AIFD hosts this week’s Zoom event.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, Aug 20, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

This week’s AIFD Newsletter

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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 has CANCELLED its in person dance event. Zoom simulcast had already been cancelled.

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.

See this week’s AIFD newsletter

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, August 6, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

Houston has switched to in person dancing with a Zoom simulcast.
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.

No AIFD Zoom this week.

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.

July 16: No Zoom event.

No Zoom event planned for July 16.

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 switching to in person dancing with Zoom 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.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, June 25, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

Cake Let’s celebrate our June birthdays and anniversary together via Virtual dance. Bring your favorite sugary delight to your dance space to treat yourself during the virtual dance session!!

ZOOM TIPS

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.

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, June 11, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

Cake Let’s celebrate our June birthdays and anniversary together via Virtual dance. Bring your favorite sugary delight to your dance space to treat yourself during the virtual dance session!!

ZOOM TIPS

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.

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, May 28, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

Cake Let’s celebrate our May Birthdays and Anniversary together via Virtual dance. Bring your favorite sugary delight to your dance space to treat yourself during the virtual dance session!!

ZOOM TIPS

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.

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.

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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.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, May 14, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, April 30, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, April 16, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

Cake Let’s celebrate our April birthdays and anniversary together via Virtual dance. Bring your favorite sugary delight to your dance space to treat yourself during the virtual dance session!!

ZOOM TIPS

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.

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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.
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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!!!

Please join the fun at Spring Festival!!!

Friday, March 12, through Sunday, March 14.
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.

See this week’s newsletter.

This Friday’s AIFD/HIFD Virtual Folk Dance, March 5, 7:30-9:30pm, will be hosted by AIFD.

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 847 8053 8417
Password: 393160
Update to the latest version of Zoom!

List of other online events compiled by Denise Fynmore.

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.

Cake Let’s celebrate our March birthdays and anniversary together via Virtual dance. Bring your favorite sugary delight to your dance space to treat yourself during the virtual dance session!!

ZOOM TIPS

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.

Our Friday Night ZOOM Event is CANCELLED. Stay Warm!!!In this week’s AIFD newsletter:

Meeting ID:
847 8053 8417
Password:
393160

ZOOM DANCE

This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event.

Cake This week let’s celebrate our January birthdays and anniversary together via Virtual dance. Bring your favorite sugary delight to your dance space to treat yourself during the virtual dance session!! For full details, check out this week’s this week’s newsletter for full details.

MUSIC LIBRARY

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.

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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:
847 8053 8417
Password:
393160

ZOOM DANCE

This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event.

Cake This week let’s celebrate our January birthdays and anniversary together via Virtual dance. Bring your favorite sugary delight to your dance space to treat yourself during the virtual dance session!! For full details, check out this week’s this week’s newsletter for full details.

MUSIC LIBRARY

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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:
847 8053 8417
Password:
393160

ZOOM DANCE

This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event.

Cake This week let’s celebrate our January birthdays and anniversary together via Virtual dance. Bring your favorite sugary delight to your dance space to treat yourself during the virtual dance session!! For full details, check out this week’s this week’s newsletter for full details.

MUSIC LIBRARY

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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:
847 8053 8417
Password:
393160

ZOOM DANCE

This week’s event is hosted by AIFD. The complete lineup of dances and teachers will be available here prior to the event.

Cake This week let’s celebrate our December birthdays and anniversary together via Virtual dance. Bring your favorite sugary delight to your dance space to treat yourself during the virtual dance session!!For full details, check out this week’s this week’s newsletter for full details.

MUSIC LIBRARY

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.

ZOOM TIPS

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!!!

New Year E-Party will be Friday January 1

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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