July 4: No dancing at HRC this week.

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No dancing this week – Friday – July 4th:

Flag and fireworksHave a wonderful 4th, how ever you spend it. See you at dancing next week.

June 20: Janos DJs, Donna assists.

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This Friday, June 20, 7-9:45, at AIFD:

John ScalesDonna BakerJohn (Janos) Scales will be our DJ this week. He will be assisted by Donna Baker.
New, Do, Review

Franklin HoustonThis week at NDR Franklin Houston will review the dances he taught last week – Tanuló szerba, Slow Vranjanka, Fast Vranjanka, Drhtavac/Pagaruša; and teach the Macedonian ‘Krsteno’ dance in 9/8 rhythm: Katuše Mome/Što Mi Je Milo..

Jun 13: Madeline DJs, Mark assists.

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This Friday, June 13, 7-9:45, at AIFD:
Madeline BrockMark EdwardsMadeline Brock will be our DJ this week. Madeline will be assisted by Mark Edwards. Madeline will run an all request program. So bring your list of favorite dances.

New, Do, Review

Rebecca HampleFranklin HoustonThis week for NDR Rebecca Hample will review Tourdion which Holly taught last week. Then Franklin Houston will teach some of the dances he presented at SAFDF 2025. He’ll be selecting from this list: Tanuló szerba, Slow Vranjanka, Fast Vranjanka, Katuše Mome/Što Mi Je Milo, Čuješ Mala, and Drhtavac/Pagaruša.

June 6: Anthony DJs, Kathleen assists.

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This Friday, June 6, 7-9:45, at AIFD:

Anthony TopracKathleen McDonaghAnthony Toprac will be our DJ this week. Anthony will be assisted by Kathleen McDonagh.

New, Do, Review

Come enjoy some great teaching this week between 7 to 8.

May 30: Homegrown plays!!!

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This Friday, May 30, 7-9:45, at AIFD:

Mike ReveszJeff KesselOur DJ this week will be Mike Revesz. Mike will be assisted by Jeff Kessel.

New, Do, Review

Franklin HoustonThis week at NDR we will review some of dances we have taught in the past few weeks. Then Franklin Houston will teach the Thracian râčenica, which Homegrown will play that evening.
Homegrown!!!
HomegrownThen at 7:45 enjoy (and dance to) the live music of Homegrown!!!

May 23: HRC Closed.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_23_2025_flex.html

This Friday AIFD will not meet as HRC will be closed for maintenance.

Austin Greek FestivalInstead we suggest the Austin Greek Festival:

– Livin’ the greek life;
– Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25, 2025;
– 414 St Stephens School Rd, Austin, TX 78746;
– $5 admission;
– Cashless .. credit cards only.

May 16: Volunteer Appreciation Night

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This Friday, May 16, 7-9:45, at AIFD:

This week we celebrate our volunteers with a Volunteer Appreciation Night. Volunteers make our Friday night gatherings successful: DJs, assistants, teachers, board members, and many more. For this special night they have submitted their favorite dances which will make up the program. Donna Baker and Rebecca Hample will lead the program. Pat Potts will assist.

Donna Baker Rebecca Hample Pat Potts
New, Do, Review
Come enjoy some great teaching between 7-8.

Election Results!!!
Ballot boxCongratulations to the new 2025-6 AIFD Board!!!

  • President: Madeline Brock
  • Vice President: Anthony Toprac
  • Teaching Director: Rebecca Hample
  • Program Director: Donna Baker
  • Treasurer: Marcia Toprac
  • Secretary: Eugene Blum

Thanks to the outgoing board!!

  • President: Madeline Brock
  • Vice President: Jeff Kessel
  • Teaching Director: Rebecca Hample
  • Program Director: Donna Baker
  • Treasurer: Marcia Toprac
  • Secretary: John (Janos) Scales