May 30: Homegrown plays!!!

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_30_2025_flex.html

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

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_16_2025_flex.html

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

May 9: AIFD Elections!!!

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_9_2025_flex.html

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


Kathleen McDonaghOur DJ this week will be Anne Alexander. Anne will be assisted by Kathleen McDonagh.

Elections!!!

Ballot boxThis week come cast your vote for the AIFD Board of Directors for 2025-6. Click here for details about position, who can vote, and other good stuff

May 2: Holly DJs, Kym assists.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/May_2_2025_flex.html

This Friday, May 2, 7-9:45, at AIFD:


Holly PlotnerKym OltroggeOur DJ this week will be Holly Plotner. Holly will be assisted by Kym Oltrogge.
New, Do, Review
Maypole danceThis week at NDR we will review Zek Zek Dadumle and learn a Maypole Dance.
Morris Dancers
Morris DancersAnd we will be treated to a Morris Dance performance!!!

April 25: Live Music!!!

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/April_25_2025_flex.html

This Friday, April 25, 7-9:45, at AIFD:


Anthony TopracDonna BakerOur DJ this week will be Anthony Toprac. Anthony will be assisted by Donna Baker.
New, Do, Review
Hungarian Dances from Sárköz
Csardas performs at the Trail of Lights, Dec 20, 2023This week at NDR enjoy another special teaching treat as Csardas introduces Hungarian Dances from Sárköz. Sárköz is part of south Hungary next to Danube River.
Live Music!!!
Amanda Kitchens and the Carnival of SoundsThis week enjoy the lively and danceable tunes of Amanda Kitchens and members of Carnival of Sound.

CakeCakeApril Birthdays!!!
This week we will celebrate April Birthdays.

Apr 18: Kathleen DJs, Mark assists.

This week’s newsletter: newsletter.aifd.cc/April_18_2025_flex.html

This Friday, April 18, 7-9:45, at AIFD:


Kathleen YoderMark EdwardsOur DJ this week will be Kathleen Yoder. Kathleen will be assisted by Mark Edwards.
New, Do, Review
Hungarian Dances from Moldva
Csardas performs at the Trail of Lights, Dec 20, 2023This week at NDR enjoy a special teaching treat as Csardas introduces Hungarian Dances from Moldva. Moldva is part of old Romania (not Transylvania). It is home to a group of Hungarian villages and a special old style circle dances.
Next Week:
Amanda Kitchens Carnival of Sounds.
April Birthdays!!!