July 19: Franklin and Lisa jointly DJ and Teach.

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This Friday, July 19, 7-9:45, at AIFD:


This week’s program:
Franklin HoustonLisa Horn DielmanLisa Horn Dielman and Franklin Houston will co-host a fun evening of dancing, featuring recently taught dances and old favorites

New, Do, Review
Franklin Houston will review the dances he presented last week: Rukavice (Slavonian/Croatian), Mandinades (Greek island dances), and Floricica/Floričika (Bulgarian Vlach). Lisa Horn Dielman will then teach Schottische d’Auvergne (French) and Cimpoi (Romanian)
Balkan Singers & Live Music

Austin Balkan SingersDon WeedaThis week we’ll be treated to the lively and danceable tunes of the Austin Balkan Singers. Live music will also be provided by Don Weeda

July 12: Janos DJs, Kym assists.

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This Friday, July 12, 7-9:45, at AIFD:


This week’s program:
John ScalesKym OltroggeEnjoy a fun evening of dancing DJ’d by John (Janos) Scales. Janos will be assisted by Kym Oltrogge.

New, Do, Review
Holly Plotner
Holly Plotner will review some of the dances she presented last week:

What she taught last week: Mahala Mori Shej, Minka, and Auauauau.

Franklin HoustonLater Franklin Houston will present dances popular at AIFD 50 years ago – Rukavice, a Slavonian/Croatian circle dance; Mandinades, a medley of three easy line dances from the Greek islands of Crete, Rhodes, and Ikaria; and Floricica/Floričika, a Bulgarian Vlach line dance.

July 5: Madeline DJs, Pat assists.

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This Friday, July 5, 7-9:45, at AIFD:


This week’s program:
Madeline BrockPat PottsEnjoy a fun evening of dancing DJ’d by Madeline Brock. Madeline will be assisted by Pat Potts.
New, Do, Review

Holly Plotner This week in New, Do and Review Holly Plotner will teach us three dances:
Mahala Mori Shej, by Steve and Susan Kotansky, to haunting Roma music. Introduced to AIFD just before Covid lockdown;
Minka, from Yves Moreau, an easy Bulgarian women’s dance. An old favorite of ours.
Auauauau, by Romanian choreographer Daniel Sandu, learned from Roberto Bagnoli. An easy, sassy dance to fun contemporary music.
Come early – you don’t want to miss this!

June 28: Lisa DJs, Kathleen M assists.

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This Friday, June 28, 7-9:45, at AIFD:


This week’s program:
Lisa Horn DielmanKathleen McDonagh Enjoy a fun evening of dancing DJ’d by Lisa Horn Dielman. Lisa will be assisted by Kathleen McDonagh.


New, Do, Review
This week in Summer School by Request! In addition to assisting, Kathleen McDonagh will review two dances she taught two weeks ago – Sandansko Horo and Sedi Donka. She will also teach Tsakonikos. All are welcome at 7 to New, Do and Review!

June 21: Holly DJs, Mike assists.

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This Friday, June 21, 7-9:45, at AIFD:


This week’s program:
Holly PlotnerMark Edwards Enjoy a fun evening of dancing DJ’d by Holly Plotner. Holly will be assisted by Mark Edwards.

New, Do, Review
This week we are continuing with Summer School by Request! in New, Do and Review.

Lisa Horn DielmanRebecca HampleBy special request, Donna Hinman and Roy Hinman will teach St. Bernard’s Waltz. Lisa_Horn_Dielman and Rebecca Hample will review Maple Leaf Rag, which was taught two weeks ago, and Lisa will review Bavno Horo, which she taught last week. Come at 7 to enjoy the fun! All are welcome!”

June 14: Kathleen DJs, Misi assists.

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This Friday, June 14, 7-9:45, at AIFD:


This week’s program:
Kathleen YoderMisi TsurikovEnjoy a fun evening of dancing DJ’d by Kathleen Yoder. Kathleen will be assisted by Misi Tsurikov.

Live Music!!!
Prosciutto_BanditsThis week we’ll be treated to the lively tunes of Prosciutto Bandits!!!

New, Do, Review

Madeline Brock Kathleen McDonagh Lisa Horn Dielman

Join the team of teachers Madeline Brock, Kathleen McDonagh, and Lisa Horn Dielman at New, Do and Review as they go over some of the dances that Prosciutto Bandits will be playing live on Friday!

June 7: Madeline DJs, Dee assists.

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This Friday, June 7, 7-9:45, at AIFD:


This week’s program:
Madeline BrockDee McCandlessEnjoy a fun evening of dancing DJ’d by Madeline Brock. Madeline will be assisted by Dee McCandless.

New, Do, Review
Rebecca HampleMisi TsurikovThis week is the beginning of Summer School by Request in New, Do and Review. This week Rebecca Hample and Misi Tsurikov will review Salty Dog Rag, and Maple Leaf Rag. If time permits, they will teach the basic Texas Two Step. Come at 7 to start the summer fun!