Nelda Drury April 23, 1918 – February 21, 2019. It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Nelda Drury. Nelda left us peacefully on February 21st. We extend our condolences to her daughter Elizabeth Newton and her son Jimmy Drury. Nelda’s inspiration and passion for folk dancing cannot be overstated. A 1995 […]

The Austin International Folk Dancers meet almost every Friday Night (7-9:45PM) at the Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E 41st St, in Austin Texas. Everyone is welcome at AIFD, Everyone is welcome at AIFD; we are kid-friendly and our dancers come from all walks of life. The admission fee is $5 for those 18 and older […]

Are you using a Yahoo email address? Over the past few months the AIFD newsletter has occasionally been bounced by Yahoo. The problem is not consistent. Some weeks nothing is bounced. Other weeks the newsletter is bounced for up to 20% of the Yahoo recipients. And when newsletters are bounced, it is not always the […]

Are you CPR/AED certified?Safety First! All dancers should know where the AED (Automated External Defibrillator) is located at Hancock. Even if you are not certified to operate the device, you are encouraged to become familiar with its location next to the attendants desk. In the event of an emergency you could save a life simply […]

July 13, 2013: AIFD has printed a bunch of business cards. Board members will gladly equip you with your very own stack. Simply ask a Board member at Saturday night dancing. Feel free to distribute them as you bump into people who show interest. If you are so inspired, you can also print your own […]