May 22 – Franklin DJs, Jeff assists. Election results,

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_22_2026_flex.html


This Friday, May 22, 7-9:45, at AIFD:

Franklin HoustonJeff Kessel
Franklin Houston will be our DJ this week. He will be assisted by Jeff Kessel. From Franklin: In recognition of John Filcich, a pioneering folk dance leader who was active up until his passing last week just before his 102nd birthday, Franklin Houston will feature a number of dances from the 1950’s and 60’s, all of which were popular at AIFD in 1979 when a special “AUSTIN FOLK DANCING IN PREHISTORIC TIMES” party was held and all of which are still done or known today.

New, Do, Review
Come at 7 for some great teaching and reviews

AIFD Board of Directors Election Results

Thanks to the outgoing Board of Directors, Congratulations to the new board.

Outgoing Role Incoming
Madeline Brock
Madeline Brock		 President Anthony Toprac
Anthony Toprac

Anthony Toprac
Anthony Toprac		 Vice-President Julia Foree
Julia Foree
Marcia Toprac
Marcia Toprac		 Treasurer Marcia Toprac
Marcia Toprac
Donna_Baker
Donna_Baker		 Program Director Donna_Baker
Donna_Baker
Rebecca Hample
Rebecca Hample		 Teaching Director Rebecca Hample
Rebecca Hample
John Scales
John Scales & Eugene Bloom 		Secretary Misi Tsurikov
Misi Tsurikov

May 15: Volunteer Appreciation Night, ELECTIONS.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_15_2026_flex.html


This Friday, May 15, 7-9:45, at AIFD:

Anthony Toprac
Mark Edwards

Anthony Toprac will be our DJ this week. He will be assisted by Mark Edwards.

TEACHING

Misi TsurikovRebecca HampleCome at 7 as Misi Tsurikov and Rebecca Hample teach Marbridge Mixer and Maple Leaf Rag.

ELECTIONS & Volunteer Appreciation

AIFD AppreciationBallot boxELECTIONS and AIFD Appreciation Night – where we will celebrate all the people who help keep us dancing. Misi and Rebecca will teach Marbridge Mixer, Maple Leaf Rag.

May 8 – HRC closed for maintenance.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_8_2026_flex.html‘


This Friday, May 8, 7-9:45, at AIFD:
AIFD will not meet at this week as HRC will be closed for annual maintenance.
Under constructionAIFD Appreciation

AIFD will return May 15, for ELECTIONS and AIFD Appreciation Night – where we will celebrate all the people who help keep us dancing. Misi and Rebecca will teach Marbridge Mixer, Maple Le Rag.

May 1: Mike DJs, Kathleen assists. Farewell Scales.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_1_2026_flex.html


This Friday, May 1, 7-9:45, at AIFD:

Mike Revesz
Kathleen McDonagh

Mike Revesz will be our DJ this week. He will be assisted by Kathleen McDonagh

New, Do, Review

Come enjoy some great teaching.

Apr 24: Lisa DJs, Kym assists.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/April_24_2026_flex.html


This Friday, April 24, 7-9:45, at AIFD:

Lisa Horn Dielman
Kym Oltrogge

Lisa Horn Dielman will be our DJ this week. She will be assisted by Kym Oltrogge

1001 Nights Orchestra
THIS WEEK: LIVE MUSIC: 1001 Nights Orchestra!!!

This week we’ll be treated the lively tunes of 1001 NIGHTS ORCHESTRA!!

Apr 17: Holly DJs, Cat assists

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/April_17_2025_flex.html


This Friday, April 17, 7-9:45, at AIFD:

Holly PlotnerCat ThompsonHolly Plotner will be our DJ this week. She will be assisted by Cat Thompson

New, Do, Review

Come at 7 to enjoy teaching/reviews of dances taught at SAFDF 2026.

Apr 3: April Fools – wear OUTRAGEOUS hats!!!

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/April_3_2026_flex.html


This Friday, April 3, 7-9:45, at AIFD:
Dee McCandlessJulia_ForeeDee McCandless will be our DJ this week. She will be assisted by Julia Foree. In honor of April Fools, Dee encourages everyone to sport outfits that are goofy and silly. She especially encourages outrageous hats!!

New, Do, Review
Misi Tsurikov
This week Misi Tsurikov will teach Karcmarocka(Rusyn) and Cine Are Noroc Are (Romanian), from SAFDF 2026.
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