June 2: Franklin DJs, Anne assists.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/June_2_2023_flex.html.

Franklin HoustonFranklin Houston will be our DJ this week. He will be assisted by Anne Alexander. Come join them for some of your old favorites as well as some surprises!

Upcoming Live Music: On June 16, Homegrown will be providing live music for the evening.

May 26: We’re at Go Dance!!!

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_26_2023_flex.html.

Go DanceThis week, May 22-26, HRC is closed for maintenance. So on Friday, May 26, we will meet at the Go Dance studio, 2525 W Anderson Ln #530, Gallery room, in Northcross Mall. The entrance is on the west side, next to Guitar Center. Please read the “Studio Use Policy” below.

Madeline BrockDonna_BakerOur DJ this Friday, May 26, will be Madeline Brock. Madeline will be assisted by Donna Baker.

Misi TsurikovRebecca HampleTeaching: Just like last week, Misi and Rebecca will tag-team to bring you informal walkthroughs of our favorite dances — likely focusing heavily on Greek, so you can be ready for Austin Greek Festival (see right)!

Studio Use Policy:
● Any furniture that is moved must be returned to the original location at the end of the
rental time. Client is responsible for the cost of replacing any equipment damaged at their
event.
● Food and drinks are not allowed on the wood dance floors.
● Tap shoes (or anything else that could damage the wood floors) are not allowed.

May 19: Misi DJs, Anne assists.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_19_2023_flex.html.

Misi Tsurikov
This week, May 19, join AIFD for a fun evening of folk dancing. This week’s DJ will be Misi Tsurikov. Misi will be assisted by Anne Alexander.

Teaching: Look for more tag-team teaching of our favorite dances from Rebecca, Madeline, and Misi!

Teacher Appreciation 2023Our Teacher Appreciation Night was a blast! Each teacher was given an orchid and led their favorite dance. Pictured are Emily, Rebecca, Lisa, Kathleen, Madeline and Misi. Missing are Holly and Franklin who are represented by an orchid with a mask, and a pair of tennis shoes in front of an orchid for our picture. Hooray, these teachers are fabulous! – Peggy Wingate.
Congratulations to AIFD’s new Board of Directors for 2023-4!!!

  • President: Madeline Brock
  • Vice president: Jeff Kessel
  • Secretary: Peggy Wingate
  • Treasurer: Marcia Toprac
  • Teaching director: Rebecca Hample
  • Program director: Misi Tsurikov

Thanks to the outgoing board:

  • President: Bill Brock
  • Vice president: Madeline Brock
  • Secretary: Peggy Wingate
  • Treasurer: Marcia Toprac
  • Teaching director: Misi Tsurikov
  • Program director: John Scales

May 12: AIFD Board Elections

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_12_2023_flex.html.

Question markPearl OlhssonThis week, May 12, join AIFD for a fun evening of folk dancing. Our DJ is still TBD. Pearl Olhsson will assist.

Teaching: This is not only election night … it’s also teacher appreciation night! We’ve had a fantastic corps of teachers in the last 12 months, and we will honor them throughout the night for their teaching talents.

May 5: Franklin DJs, Donna assists.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_5_2023_flex.html.

Franklin HoustonDonna_Baker
This week, May 5, join AIFD for a fun evening of folk dancing with DJ Franklin Houston. Franklin will be assisted by Donna Baker.

Slavadillo silly
Live Music!!! This week we will also be treated to the lively and danceable music of Slavadillo!!!

dance circleTeaching: Come early for some dances that will warm you up and get your feet jumping! Franklin will begin the evening by leading a number of recently-taught dances and some personal favorites (that range from easy to “not-so-easy.”) 😉 Then get ready for some familiar favorites performed by Slavadillo!

Apr 28: Lisa DJs, Jeff assists.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/April_28_2023_flex.html.

Lisa Horn DielmanJeff Kessel
This week, April 28, join AIFD for a fun evening of folk dancing with DJ Lisa Horn Dielman. Lisa will be assisted by Jeff Kessel.

Our next Live Music event is on May 5, 2023–Slavadillo!
Ballot box
AIFD Board Elections 2023-24:

  • Elections will be held at our membership meeting at dancing on May 12, 2023.
  • We have a list of nominations – see below!
  • Other nominations can also be made until election night. We will announce these in the newsletter, on election night, or both.

Current nominations:

  • President: Madeline Brock
  • Vice president: Jeff Kessel
  • Secretary: Peggy Wingate
  • Treasurer: Marcia Toprac
  • Teaching director: Rebecca Hample
  • Program director: Misi Tsurikov

If you would like to run for the board, please contact Bill Brock at president@aifd.cc.


Current board.
Board positions and responsibilities.

Apr 21: DJ, teaching, board nominees

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/April_21_2023_flex.html.

Dee McCandlessMark Edwards
This week, April 21, we are back at Hancock Recreation Center (HRC). Our DJ will be Dee McCandless. Dee will be assisted by Mark Edwards.

Rebecca HampleTeaching: This week, don’t miss Rebecca Hample reviewing some of the SAFDF 2023 dances that she brought to you in past weeks — and, possibly, a touch-up review of Zigeunerpolka!

Go Dance was a success!!! we had a great evening of dancing last week at Go Dance, with more than 30 dancers in attendance.

Our next live music event is on May 5, 2023–Slavadillo!
Ballot box
AIFD Board Elections 2023-24:

  • Elections will be held at our membership meeting at dancing on May 12, 2023.
  • We have a list of nominations – see below!
  • Other nominations can also be made until election night. We will announce these in the newsletter, on election night, or both.

Current nominations:

  • President: Madeline Brock
  • Vice president: Jeff Kessel
  • Secretary: Peggy Wingate
  • Treasurer: Marcia Toprac
  • Teaching director: Rebecca Hample
  • Program director: Misi Tsurikov

If you would like to run for the board, please contact Bill Brock at president@aifd.cc.


Current board.
Board positions and responsibilities.
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