Mar 28: No dancing at HRC. See you at SAFDF.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/March_28_2025_flex.html

A History of AIFD:

AIFD historyEver wonder about the origins of folk dancing in Austin? Check out this hand written history from the 1960s. Thanks to Dena and Franklin Houston for preserving this.


We’ll return to HRC next week!!!

March 21: Mike DJs, Kym assists.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/March_21_2025_flex.html

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


Mike ReveszKym OltroggeOur DJ this week will be Mike Revesz. Mike will be assisted by Kym Oltrogge.
New, Do, Review

Kathleen McDonagh Misi Tsurikov Rebecca Hample

This week at NDR: Kathleen McDonagh will review Osmica and Opinca. Misi Tsurikov and Rebecca Hample will teach the much requested Gypsy Wine.


March Birthdays
CakeThis week come celebrate March Anniversaries and Birthdays. Treats will be provided.

No dancing at HRC Next week.
AIFD will not meet at HRC next week. Instead we hope to see you at SAFDF in San Antonio!!!

March 14: Janos DJs, Cat assists.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/March_14_2025_flex.html

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


John ScalesCat ThompsonOur DJ this week will be John (Janos) Scales. John will be assisted by Cat Thompson.
New, Do, Review
This week we will teach dances that have been requested. Come learn some crowd favorites!

March 7: Central Texas Learning Festival

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/March_7_2025_flex.html

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

Central Texas Learning Festival
Central Texas Learning Festival
FREE!!!
CTX Learning Festival is on for 2025! Start planning how you’ll learn across Central Texas through the event page.

AIFD is participating in the Central TX Learning Festival on March 7 and our usual hours, at Hancock. Free evening for everyone, with lots of beginner teaching.


This week’s program: Misi TsurikovMark EdwardsOur DJ this week will be Misi Tsurikov. Misi will be assisted by Mark Edwards.

Feb 28: Anthony DJs, Donna assists.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/February_28_2025_flex.html

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


This week’s program: Anthony TopracDonna BakerOur DJ this week will be Anthony Toprac. Anthony will be assisted by Donna Baker.
New, Do, Review
Kathleen McDonaghHolly PlotnerThis week as NDR, Kathleen McDonagh will review Megdansko Horo and Holly Plotner will review Čoček Za Merak, a Roma dance brought to us by Jaap Leegwater.

February Birthdays
CakeThis week come celebrate February Anniversaries and Birthdays. Treats will be provied.

Feb 14: Holly DJs, Kathleen assists.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/February_14_2025_flex.html

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


This week’s program: Holly PlotnerKathleen McDonaghOur DJ this week will be Holly Plotner. Holly will be assisted by Kathleen McDonagh.
New, Do, Review
Franklin HoustonThis week for NDR, Anne Alexander and Franklin Houston will review Sweatheart Waltz. Also, in addition to DJ-ing and assisting, Holly and Kathleen will teach something great.

Feb 7: Madeline DJs, Jeff assists, Live Music!!!

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/February_7_2025_flex.html

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

This week’s program:

Madeline BrockJeff KesselOur DJ this week will be Madeline Brock. Madeline will be assisted by Jeff Kessel.

New, Do, Review
Franklin HoustonThis week for NDR, Franklin Houston and Anne Alexander will review The Foxtrot and the Texas Two Step. They will then teach the Sweetheart Waltz.

Live Music!!
Amanda Kitchens TrioThis week we’ll be treated to the lively tunes of Amanda Kitchens Trio.