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IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, September 25, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, September 18th, John P did an outstanding job as the evening's programmer. GOOD GOING JOHN P and WE GIVE YOU a GREAT BIG THANK YOU!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, September 25th, Zeke will be doing the programming. GET READY for a GREAT BIG FUN EVENING of DANCING with ZEKE! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

September 28, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 2 - 3 p.m., 107.3 FM, 96.3-HD2. John will be playing music of the Republic of Georgia - some surprisingly beautiful music with unique harmonies.

(UPDATED) September 25-28, Tamburitza Extravaganza, at the Sheraton Westport Chalet, 900 W Port Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. There will be Music, Dancing, Singing Get Together, Concerts, Kolo Workshops and Education Seminars. Along with the Extravaganza, will be the Balkan Life: Ethnographic Exhibit hosted by Marvin Moehle. Marvin will have on display 51 authentic costumes. His exhibit will be on display throughout the Extravaganza weekend. Cost is $10. Also, you are very welcome to come up and chat with Marvin about his costumes. For more information and schedule of events about the Tamburitza Extravaganza click on (Tamburitza. Flyers enclosed.

October 5, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 2 - 3 p.m., 107.3 FM, 96.3-HD2. John will be doing the Mandolin - its origins in the early Baroque as a court instrument, and then how it got into the folk music of Finland (!), Italy, Corsica, and even India and Myanmar.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Margaret Rissman, Roger Hill, Jack Cahill and Mary Tokas.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, September 18, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, September 11th, over at the St. Louis Activity Center, Barbara B kept our feet on the dance floor with a great selection of dances. GREAT JOB BARBARA B and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, September 18th, at The Focal Point, John P is up as the evening's programmer. IT'S GOING to be ANOTHER FUN EVENING of DANCING with JOHN P! DON'T MISS IT! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

September 21, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 2 - 3 p.m., 107.3 FM, 96.3-HD2. John will be doing the Folk Revival in Latvia - lots of table harp music and some really nice tunes.

September 28, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 2 - 3 p.m., 107.3 FM, 96.3-HD2. John will be playing music of the Republic of Georgia - some surprisingly beautiful music with unique harmonies.

September 25-28, Tamburitza Extravaganza, at the Sheraton Westport Chalet, 900 W Port Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. There will be Music, Dancing, Singing Get Together, Concerts, Kolo Workshops and Education Seminars. Along with the Extravaganza, will be the Balkan Life: Ethnographic Exhibit hosted by Marvin Moehle. Marvin will have on display 51 authentic costumes. His exhibit will be on display throughout the Extravaganza weekend. Cost is $10. Also, you are very welcome to come up and chat with Marvin about his costumes. For more information about the Tamburitza Extravaganza click on (Tamburitza).

October 5, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 2 - 3 p.m., 107.3 FM, 96.3-HD2. John will be doing the Mandolin - its origins in the early Baroque as a court instrument, and then how it got into the folk music of Finland (!), Italy, Corsica, and even India and Myanmar.

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Margaret Rissman, Roger Hill, Jack Cahill and Mary Tokas.

FDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, September 4, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Update from John Uhlemann about his Radio Program.

The airing of John Uhlemann's Radio Program, Music from the Hills, has been delayed. Classic 10.3 wants to get publicity in place before the show starts, and other events (e.g. the Clayton Art Fair) got in the way. It is not certain just when his radio program will start. John is meeting with the production manager to record a promo for the show, on Monday, September 1st. Stay tuned for more updates.

Last Thursday, August 28th, John U did another outstanding job as the evening's programmer. GOOD GOING JOHN U and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, September 4th, Zeke will be the evening's programmer. DON'T MISS ANOTHER FUN EVENING of DANCING with ZEKE! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

(NOTE) IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance on Thursday, September 11, will be at the St. Louis Activity Center, 5602 Arsenal Street, St. Louis MO, 63139, 7 - 9:30 p.m., instead of the Focal Point. Thursday Night Folk Dance will continue at it’s usual location, The Focal Point, on Thursday, September 18.

September 25-28, Tamburitza Extravaganza, at the Sheraton Westport Chalet, 900 W Port Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. There will be Music, Dancing, Singing Get Together, Concerts, Kolo Workshops and Education Seminars. Along with the Extravaganza, will be the Balkan Life: Ethnographic Exhibit hosted by Marvin Moehle. Marvin will have on display 51 authentic costumes. His exhibit will be on display throughout the Extravaganza weekend. Cost is $10. Also, you are very welcome to come up and chat with Marvin about his costumes. For more information about the Tamburitza Extravaganza click on (Tamburitza).

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Margaret Rissman, Roger Hill, Jack Cahill and Mary Tokas.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, August 28, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Good news from John Uhlemann:

KDHX may be dead, but My radio show has been born again on 107.3 FM (96.3-HD2 if you have an HD radio or a car radio that does HD channels - most do , now) and also on line at classic1073.org . It will air from 2-3pm on Sundays.

Eventually, it will be archived on Sound Cloud, a free streaming service. The format will be pretty much the same, although I may do less Folk Rock and occasionally introduce Classical pieces influenced by folk music.If you like what you hear, tell a friend (better yet, email the station from their website); if not, you can always email me at xopo1@aol.com .

Last Thursday, August 21st, Barbara B came up with a wonderful selection of dances as the evening's programmer and everyone had a great time at the Square Dance Demonstration by dancers from the Singles & Doubles Square Dance Club. We want to give a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Zeke Leventhal-Arnold for hosting this wonderful and fun event. We also want to thank Wayne Primeau for doing a great job calling the square dances and we want to thank the Square Dance Members for helping us do a fun square dance. GREAT JOB BARBARA B and THANK YOU for ANOTHER FUN EVEING OF DANCING and THANK YOU ZEKE for a GREAT JOB HOSTING the SQUARE DANCE DEMONSTRATION!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, August 28th, John U is on board as the evening's programmer. IT'S GOING to be ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EVENING of DANCING with JOHN U! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

September 25-28, Tamburitza Extravaganza, at the Sheraton Westport Chalet, 900 W Port Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. There will be Music, Dancing, Singing Get Together, Concerts, Kolo Workshops and Education Seminars. Along with the Extravaganza, will be the Balkan Life: Ethnographic Exhibit hosted by Marvin Moehle. Marvin will have on display 51 authentic costumes. His exhibit will be on display throughout the Extravaganza weekend. Cost is $10. Also, you are very welcome to come up and chat with Marvin about his costumes. For more information about the Tamburitza Extravaganza click on (Tamburitza)

(NEW) August 31, Sunday, Music From The Hills (the first show), hosted by John Uhlemann, 2 - 3 p.m., 107.3 FM, 96.3-HD2. John will be playing What is Folk Music and what he will be actually be playing in future shows.

(NEW) September 7, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 2 - 3 p.m., 107.3 FM, 96.3-HD2. John will be playing South Romanian music.

(NOTE) IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance on Thursday, September 11, will be at the St. Louis Activity Center, 5602 Arsenal Street, St. Louis MO, 63139, 7 - 9:30 p.m., instead of the Focal Point. Thursday Night Folk Dance will continue at it’s usual location, The Focal Point, on Thursday, September 18. See map below.

(NEW) September 14, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 2 - 3 p.m., 107.3 FM, 96.3-HD2. John will be doing the Folk Revival in Latvia - lots of table harp music and some really nice tunes.

(NEW) September 21, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 2 - 3 p.m., 107.3 FM, 96.3-HD2. John will be playing music of the Republic of Georgia - some surprisingly beautiful music with unique harmonies.

(NEW) September 28, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 2 - 3 p.m., 107.3 FM, 96.3-HD2. John will be doing the Mandolin - its origins in the early Baroque as a court instrument, and then how it got into the folk music of Finland (!), Italy, Corsica, and even India and Myanmar.

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Noah Falkoff, Sonia Falkoff, Sylvia Stallings and Sue Kelly.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, August 21, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, August 14th, John P came up with a wonderful selection of dances as the evening's programmer. GREAT JOB JOHN P and THANK YOU for ANOTHER FUN EVEING OF FUN DANCING!

We want to wish a GREAT BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Sylvia Stallings, Sue Kelly and Bob Olshan.

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, August 21st, Barbara B is on board as the evening's programmer. IT'S GOING to be ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EVENING of DANCING with BARBARA B! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

(UP NEXT) August 21, Thursday, there will be a Square Dance Demonstration starting at 7:30 p.m. at folk dance. This demo is being hosted by Zeke Leventhal-Arnold and will feature square dancers from the Singles & Doubles Square Dance Club. The caller will be Wayne Primeau. Following the demo, you will be able join in and learn some beginning square dancing. For those interested in learning more, Singles and Doubles offers lessons beginning Tuesday, September 10. https://singlesanddoubles.org/lessons

September 25-28, Tamburitza Extravaganza, at the Sheraton Westport Chalet, 900 W Port Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. There will be Music, Dancing, Singing Get Together, Concerts, Kolo Workshops and Education Seminars. Along with the Extravaganza, will be the Balkan Life: Ethnographic Exhibit hosted by Marvin Moehle. Marvin will have on display 51 authentic costumes. His exhibit will be on display throughout the Extravaganza weekend. Cost is $10. Also, you are very welcome to come up and chat with Marvin about his costumes. For more information about the Tamburitza Extravaganza click on (Tamburitza)

Tuesday, August 19, IFDA Board Meeting,12:30, at the St Louis Bread Company, 13275 Manchester Rd, Des Peres, MO 63131. Order food at 12:30, meeting starts at 1:00 p.m. IFDA members (folk dancers) are welcome to attend.

(NOTE) IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance on Thursday, September 11, will be at the St. Louis Activity Center, 5602 Arsenal Street, St. Louis MO, 63139, 7 - 9:30 p.m., instead of the Focal Point. Thursday Night Folk Dance will continue at it’s usual location, The Focal Point, on Thursday, September 18. See map below.

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Noah Falkoff, Sonia Falkoff, Sylvia Stallings and Sue Kelly.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, August 7, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, July 31st, John P did a fantastic job with a fun selection of dances. GOOD GOING JOHN P and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, August 7th, Nancy is back as the evening's programmer. GET READY for ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EVENING of DANCING with NANCY! COME AND DANCE WITH US.

August 21, Thursday, there will be a Square Dance Demonstration starting at 7:30 p.m. at folk dance. This demo is being hosted by Zeke Leventhal-Arnold and will feature square dancers from the Singles & Doubles Square Dance Club. The caller will be Wayne Primeau. Following the demo, you will be able join in and learn some beginning square dancing. For those interested in learning more, Singles and Doubles offers lessons beginning Tuesday, September 10. https://singlesanddoubles.org/lessons

September 25-28, Tamburitza Extravaganza, at the Sheraton Westport Chalet, 900 W Port Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. There will be Music, Dancing, Singing Get Together, Concerts, Kolo Workshops and Education Seminars. Along with the Extravaganza, will be the Balkan Life: Ethnographic Exhibit hosted by Marvin Moehle. Marvin will have on display 51 authentic costumes. His exhibit will be on display throughout the Extravaganza weekend. Cost is $10. Also, you are very welcome to come up and chat with Marvin about his costumes. Flyers included.

For more information about the Tamburitza Extravaganza click on (Tamburitza)

Well Done Marvin. We are all proud of you!

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Noah Falkoff, Sonia Falkoff, Sylvia Stallings and Sue Kelly.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, July 31, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, July 24th, everyone had a wonderful time dancing to John U's dance program. WAY to GO JOHN U and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

For this upcoming Thursday, July 31st, John P is up as the evening's programmer. DON'T MISS ANOTHER FUN EVENING of DANCING with JOHN P! COME AND DANCE WITH US

August 21, Thursday, there will be a Square Dance Demonstration starting at 7:30 p.m. at folk dance. This demo is being hosted by Zeke Leventhal-Arnold and will feature square dancers from the Singles & Doubles Square Dance Club. The caller will be Wayne Primeau. Following the demo, you will be able join in and learn some beginning square dancing. For those interested in learning more, Singles and Doubles offers lessons beginning Tuesday, September 10. https://singlesanddoubles.org/lessons

(NEW) September 25-28, Tamburitza Extravaganza, at the Sheraton Westport Chalet, 900 W Port Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. There will be Music, Dancing, Singing Get Together, Concerts, Kolo Workshops and Education Seminars. Along with the Extravaganza, will be the Balkan Life: Ethnographic Exhibit hosted by Marvin Moehle. Marvin will have on display 51 authentic costumes. His exhibit will be on display throughout the Extravaganza weekend. Cost is $10. Also, you are very welcome to come up and chat with Marvin about his costumes. Flyers included.

For more information about the Tamburitza Extravaganza click on (Tamburitza)

Well Done Marvin. We are all proud of you!

JULY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to John Uhlemann, Rex Couture, Andy Reiter, Ron Falkoff and Marian Alexie.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, July 24, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, July 17th, Zeke did a wonderful job as the evening's programmer. THANK YOU ZEKE for ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EVENING of DANCING!

For this upcoming Thursday, July 24th, John U will take the HELM as the evening's programmer. GET YOUR FEET READY for a GREAT EVENING of DANCING with JOHN U! COME AND DANCE WITH US

(NEW) August 21, Thursday, there will be a Square Dance Demonstration starting at 7:30 p.m. at folk dance. This demo is being hosted by Zeke Leventhal-Arnold and will feature square dancers from the Singles & Doubles Square Dance Club. The caller will be Wayne Primeau. Following the demo, you will be able join in and learn some beginning square dancing. For those interested in learning more, Singles and Doubles offers lessons beginning Tuesday, September 10. https://singlesanddoubles.org/lessons

JULY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to John Uhlemann, Rex Couture, Andy Reiter, Ron Falkoff and Marian Alexie.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, July 17, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, July 10th, Barbara B did a wonderful job as the evening's programmer dancing. THANK YOU BARBARA B for ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EVENING of DANCING!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, July 17th, Zeke will take the HELM as the evening's programmer. GET YOUR FEET READY for a GREAT EVENING of DANCING with ZEKE! COME AND DANCE WITH US

JULY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to John Uhlemann, Rex Couture, Andy Reiter, Ron Falkoff and Marian Alexie.

FDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, June 5, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, May 5th, Barbara B did a wonderful job as the evening's programmer. THANK YOU BARBARA B for ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EVENING of DANCING!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

To take a trip down Folk Dance Memory Lane to 2012 click (Here).

NOTE: Since I will be in Montana prospecting for dinosaur fossils over the next three Thursdays, I'll go ahead and post the programming schedule for that period of time - Gene.

For this upcoming Thursday, June 12th, Zeke will take the HELM as the evening's programmer. GET YOUR FEET READY for a GREAT EVENING of DANCING with ZEKE! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

For Thursday, June 19th, John U will be up as the evening's programmer. WE HAVE a FUN EVENING of DANCING COMING UP with JOHN U! DON'T MISS IT. COME AND DANCE WITH US!

For Thursday, June 26th, John P will do the honors as the evening's programmer. BE READY for ANOTHER SUPRB EVENING of DANCING with JOHN P! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

JUNE BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Marvin Moehle, Abby Sharma, Jean Cline, Nancy Couture, Claire Dombek and Mike Sissin.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, June 5, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, May 29th, Nancy did a superb job giving us a wonderful evening of dancing and Zeke taught a nice Bulgarian dance "Vlasko." ATTA GIRL NANCY for GIVING US ANOTHER EVENING of FUN DANCING! THANK YOU SO MUCH! AND THANK YOU ZEKE for a GREAT JOB TEACHING "VLASKO!"

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, June 5th, Barbara B is up as the evening's programmer. DON'T MISS a FUN EVEING of DANCING with BARBARA B! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

JUNE BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Marvin Moehle, Abby Sharma, Jean Cline, Nancy Couture, Claire Dombek and Mike Sissin.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, May 15, 2025 (St. Louis Activity Center)

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

A HAPPY UPDATE: John Uhlemann's Radio Program, "Music from the Hills" will be returning. Currently John is being trained on the new equipment. John's shows will be pre-recorded and put into a data base. At the current rate, it may take 6 - 8 weeks before his radio program is aired. Once again, I will be looking forward to "bugging" John each week for what folk dance music he will be playing, as I have done for so many, many years in the past.

On Thursday, May 8th, Zeke was at his best with another one of his great dance programs. GOOD GOING ZEKE for GIVING US ANOTHER EVENING of FUN DANCING! THANK YOU, THANK YOU ZEKE!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

(DON'T FORGET) For this upcoming Thursday, May 15th, Folk Dance will be at the St. Louis Activity Center, 5602 Arsenal Street, St. Louis MO, 63139. Thursday Night Folk Dance will continue at it's usual location, The Focal Point on Thursday, May 22nd. For this evening, John P will be doing the honors as the evening's programmer. IT'S GOING to be ANOTHER GOOD ONE with JOHN P! COME AND DANCE WITH US! (Map enclosed)

MAY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Zeke Leventhal-Arnold, Elyse Cahill and Sheri Terry.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, May 8, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

HEADS UP: The Focal Point will not be available for folk dancing on Thursday, May 15th. Where and when we will be dancing is currently under determination. A firm time, day and location will be announced in next weeks Reminder.

A HAPPY UPDATE: John Uhlemann's Radio Program, "Music from the Hills" will be returning. Currently John is being trained on the new equipment. John's shows will be pre-recorded and put into a data base. At the current rate, it may take 6 - 8 weeks before his radio program is aired. Once again, I will be looking forward to "bugging" John each week for what folk dance music he will be playing, as I have done for so many, many years in the past.

On Monday, April 28th, Nancy did an outstanding job giving everyone fun dance program and Barbara Bleisch taught a nice Mexican mixer. THANK YOU NANCY for ANOTHER FUN EVENING of DANCING and THANK YOU BARBARA for TEACHING a FUN MEXICAN MIXER!

To view the photos from Monday, April 28th, click on (View Photos).

On Thursday, May 1st, we all had lots of fun dancing to Barbara B's dance program and she taught another fun Mexican mixer. IT WAS a REAL DANCE BLAST with BARBARA B RUNNING the SHOW and the TWO MEXICAN MIXERS were a LOT OF FUN! GREAT GOING BARBARA B and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, May 8th, Zeke will be our evening's programmer. DON'T MISS a BUNCH of FUN DANCING with ZEKE! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

MAY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Zeke Leventhal-Arnold, Elyse Cahill and Sheri Terry.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Monday, April 28, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, April 24th, we all had a great time having dinner and dancing to Barbara B's dance program over at the Afghan Kabob House. WE had a WONDERFUL TIME DINING TOGETHER and FUN EVENING of DANCING to BARBARA B's DANCE PROGRAM. WELL DONE and THANK YOU!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For Monday, April 28th, Nancy will take the HELM as the evening's programmer. DON'T MISS ANOTHER GREAT TIME DANCING to a LOT of FUN DANCES with NANCY! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

April 29, Tuesday, IFDA Board Meeting, 1 p.m., St Louis Bread Company(Panera) at 13275 Manchester Road, Des Peres just West of I 270. Any IFDA member is welcome to attend the meeting.

Then For Thursday, May 1st, Barbara B will be back as the evening's programmer. GET YOUR FEET READY for a FUN TIME DANCING with BARBARA B! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

APRIL BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Barbara Bleisch, Ken Johnson, Rheba Symeonoglou, Carl Wolff and Thalia Budai.

FDA Weekly Reminder for Monday, April 28, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

NOTE: Everyone is welcome to meet for an informal dinner/dance at 6:00 on Thursday evening (Apr/24) at Afghan Kabob House at 3500 Watson Road. We are asking that anyone who thinks they will attend to please text Marvin BEFORE Wednesday evening - 618-977-9663 - so we can give the restaurant some idea of how many to expect. See you there!

HEADS UP: Folk dance has been moved from Thursday Apr/24th to Monday April/28th at the Focal Point. The Focal Point is not available on Apr/24th. Folk Dance will resume at it's regular location and time on Thursday May/1st.

KDHX UPDATE: From John Uhlemann. The position of radio KDHX is still dire, but there is a group now seeing if they cannot raise funds and get some support from the courts, to somehow find a way to re-establish control of the station. Those wishing to know more, or even contribute to the cause just click on: Love of KDHX.

We wish Thalia Budai and Barbara Bleisch a GREAT BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Last Thursday, April 17th, we had a great time dancing to Barbara B's dance program. WE had a WONDERFUL and FUN EVENING of DANCING BARBARA B! THANK YOU SO MUCH

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For Monday, April 28th, Nancy is up as the evening's programmer. IT'S GOING to be a FUN TIME on the OLD DANCE FLOOR with NANCY! DON'T MISS IT! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

(NEW) April 29, Tuesday, IFDA Board Meeting, 1 p.m., St Louis Bread Company(Panera) at 13275 Manchester Road, Des Peres just West of I 270. Any IFDA member is welcome to attend the meeting.

For Thursday, May 1st, Barbara B is back as the evening's programmer. GET READY for ANOTHER STOMPING GOOD TIME of DANCING with BARBARA B! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

APRIL BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Barbara Bleisch, Ken Johnson, Rheba Symeonoglou, Carl Wolff and Thalia Budai.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, April 17, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

HEADS UP: Folk dance has been moved from Thursday Apr/24th to Monday April/28th at the Focal Point. The Focal Point is not available on Apr/24th. Folk Dance will resume at it's regular location and time on Thursday May/1st.

KDHX UPDATE: From John Uhlemann. The position of radio KDHX is still dire, but there is a group now seeing if they cannot raise funds and get some support from the courts, to somehow find a way to re-establish control of the station. Those wishing to know more, or even contribute to the cause just click on: Love of KDHX.

Last Thursday, April 10th, it was another wonderful evening of dancing with John P as the evening's programmer. GREAT GOING JOHN P and THANKS a BUNCH for ANOTHER FUN EVENING OF DANCING!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, April 17th, Barbara B will be the evening's programmer. GET YOUR FEET READY FOR ANOTHER GREAT EVENING of DANCING with BARBARA B! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

APRIL BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Barbara Bleisch, Ken Johnson, Rheba Symeonoglou and Carl Wolff.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, April 10, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a gathering for Amy Stallings on Sunday, April 6 from 2pm until 6pm at All Occasions Banquet Center, 111 Compass Point Drive, St Charles, MO 63301. To visit Amy's Obituary, Just click on (Amy's Obituary). Please let Sylvia Stallings (picturesylvia2@aol.com) know if you are likely to join us or not.

HEADS UP: Folk dance has been moved from Thursday Apr/24th to Monday April/28th at the Focal Point. The Focal Point is not available on Apr/24th. Folk Dance will resume at it's regular location and time on Thursday May/1st.

KDHX UPDATE: From John Uhlemann. The position of radio KDHX is still dire, but there is a group now seeing if they cannot raise funds and get some support from the courts, to somehow find a way to re-establish control of the station. Those wishing to know more, or even contribute to the cause just click on: Love of KDHX.

Last Thursday, April 3rd, John U gave us an outstanding evening with a bunch of fun dances. WELL DONE JOHN U and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, April 10th, Barbara B is on board as the evening's programmer IT'S GOING to be a ANOTHER FUN EVENING of DANCING with BARBARA B - DON'T MISS IT! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

APRIL BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Barbara Bleisch, Ken Johnson, Rheba Symeonoglou and Carl Wolff.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, April 3, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a gathering for Amy Stallings on Sunday, April 6 from 2pm until 6pm at All Occasions Banquet Center, 111 Compass Point Drive, St Charles, MO 63301. To visit Amy's Obituary, Just click on (Amy's Obituary). Please let Sylvia Stallings (picturesylvia2@aol.com) know if you are likely to join us or not.

HEADS UP: Folk dance has been moved from Thursday Apr/24th to Monday April/28th at the Focal Point. The Focal Point is not available on Apr/24th. Folk Dance will resume at it's regular location and time on Thursday May/1st.

KDHX UPDATE: From John Uhlemann. The position of radio KDHX is still dire, but there is a group now seeing if they cannot raise funds and get some support from the courts, to somehow find a way to re-establish control of the station. Those wishing to know more, or even contribute to the cause just click on: Love of KDHX.

Last Thursday, March 27th, Zeke came back with another fun selection of dances. GOOD GOING ZEKE and THANK YOU for YET, ANOTHER GREAT EVENING of DANCING!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, April 3rd, Barbara B will be the evening's programmer DON'T MISS A FUN EVENING of DANCING with BARBARA B! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

APRIL BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Barbara Bleisch, Ken Johnson, Rheba Symeonoglou and Carl Wolff.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, March 27, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a gathering for Amy Stallings on Sunday, April 6 from 2pm until 6pm at All Occasions Banquet Center, 111 Compass Point Drive, St Charles, MO 63301. To visit Amy's Obituary, Just click on (Amy's Obituary). Please let Sylvia Stallings (picturesylvia2@aol.com) know if you are likely to join us or not.

HEADS UP: Folk dance has been move from Thursday Apr/24th to Monday April/28th at the Focal Point. The Focal Point is not available on Apr/24th. Folk Dance will resume at it's regular location and time on Thursday May/1st.

KDHX UPDATE: From John Uhlemann. The position of radio KDHX is still dire, but there is a group now seeing if they cannot raise funds and get some support from the courts, to somehow find a way to re-establish control of the station. Those wishing to know more, or even contribute to the cause just click on: Love of KDHX.

Last Thursday, March 20th, it was a real blast of fun dancing with Nancy's selection of fun dances. WELL DONE NANCY and THANK YOU for ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EVENING of DANCING!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, March 27th, Zeke is up as the evening's programmer GET YOUR FEET READY FOR A GREAT EVENING of DANCING with ZEKE! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

MARCH BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Tom Kirk, Joanne Scott and Judy Papian.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, March 20, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

PLEASE NOTE: There will be a gathering for Amy Stallings on Sunday, April 6 from 2pm until 6pm at All Occasions Banquet Center, 111 Compass Point Drive, St Charles, MO 63301. To visit Amy's Obituary, Just click on (Amy's Obituary). Please let Sylvia Stallings (picturesylvia2@aol.com) know if you are likely to join us or not.

HEADS UP: On April 24th the Focal Point will not be available for folk dancing. There will be a list of alternatives next to the sign in sheet for the next few weeks. Make sure you check the alternative you prefer.

NOTE: As we all know, John Uhlemann's Radio Show of 32 years, "Music from the Hills," on KDHX was been canceled. The Board of Directors of the Double Helix Corporation has decided to sell the station in lieu of accepting an offer from over 88 Associate Members and 250 local merchants to settle the station's debts. A petition as been issued to stop the sale of KDHX. The sale has to go through the FCC. Petitions of this nature will greatly help them to make their case in court. John has issued a call to everyone to help by signing the petition. To sign the petition, just click on (Block the Sale of KDHX ).

We wish Judy Papian a GREAT BIG HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Last Thursday, March 13th, John P came up with a wonderful selection of fun dances. THANK YOU JOHN P for a GREAT TIME DANCING at THURSDAY NIGHT FOLK DANCE!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, March 20th, the evening's programmer will be Nancy. DON'T MISS a LOT OF FUN with NANCY'S SELECTION of DANCES. COME AND DANCE WITH US!

MARCH BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Tom Kirk, Joanne Scott and Judy Papian.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, March13, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

PLEASE NOTE: We are all so saddened to hear that Amy Stallings (Sylvia Stallings’ Daughter, Jessica Robertson's Mother) passed away on Monday, March 3rd at Missouri Baptist hospital. We want express our most sincere condolences to Sylvia, Jessie, Mila Kemp and all of their Family and Friends for the loss of Amy. Our hearts and thoughts are with you Sylvia, Jessie & Mila and your family. Amy will be deeply missed by all.

HEADS UP: On April 24th the Focal Point will not be available for folk dancing. Included below the collage is a list of alternative locations for everyone to review.

NOTE: As we all know, John Uhlemann's Radio Show of 32 years, "Music from the Hills," on KDHX was been canceled. The Board of Directors of the Double Helix Corporation has decided to sell the station in lieu of accepting an offer from over 88 Associate Members and 250 local merchants to settle the station's debts. A petition as been issued to stop the sale of KDHX. The sale has to go through the FCC. Petitions of this nature will greatly help them to make their case in court. John has issued a call to everyone to help by signing the petition. To sign the petition, just click on (Block the Sale of KDHX ).

Last Thursday, March 6th, Zeke, this evening, came up with a great program with a plethora of fun dances. Also, Zeke, John U and Jessie taught some fun dances for our visitors. EVERYONE HAD A TERRIFIC TIME DANCING to a BUNCH of FUN DANCES! THANK YOU ZEKE! AND THANK YOU ZEKE, JOHN U and JESSIE for TEACHING!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, March 13th, the evening's programmer is TBD. WE ALL KNOW WHOEVER IS NEXT WEEK'S PROGRAMMER WILL DO AN OUTSTANDING JOB PROGRAMMING! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

MARCH BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Tom Kirk, Joanne Scott and Judy Papian.

FDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, March 6, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

NOTE: As we all know, John Uhlemann's Radio Show of 32 years, "Music from the Hills," on KDHX was been canceled. The Board of Directors of the Double Helix Corporation has decided to sell the station in lieu of accepting an offer from over 88 Associate Members and 250 local merchants to settle the station's debts. A petition as been issued to stop the sale of KDHX. The sale has to go through the FCC. Petitions of this nature will greatly help them to make their case in court. John has issued a call to everyone to help by signing the petition. To sign the petition, just click on (Block the Sale of KDHX ).

Last Thursday, February 27th, it was a good time on the old dance floor with John U the as the evening's programmer. THAT WAS A REAL BLAST JOHN U and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, March 6th, Zeke is on board as the evening's programmer. GET READY FOR SOME FUN DANCING with ZEKE! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

MARCH BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Tom Kirk and Joanne Scott.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, February 27, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

NOTE: As we all know, John Uhlemann's Radio Show of 32 years, "Music from the Hills," on KDHX was been canceled. The Board of Directors of the Double Helix Corporation has decided to sell the station in lieu of accepting an offer from over 88 Associate Members and 250 local merchants to settle the station's debts. A petition as been issued to stop the sale of KDHX. The sale has to go through the FCC. Petitions of this nature will greatly help them to make their case in court. John has issued a call to everyone to help by signing the petition. To sign the petition, just click on (Block the Sale of KDHX ).

Last Thursday, February 20th, John P came up with an exciting evening of dancing as the evening's programmer. WOW! WHAT A FUN EVENING of DANCING! WELL DONE JOHN P and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, February 27th, John U will be our evening's programmer. DON'T MISS a REAL BLAST of FUN DANCING with JOHN U! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Karen Heim, Faye Reiter, Linda Small, Katie Cahill, Patrick Cahill and Hazel Kirk.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, February 20, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

NOTE: As we all know, John Uhlemann's Radio Show of 32 years, "Music from the Hills," on KDHX was been canceled. The Board of Directors of the Double Helix Corporation has decided to sell the station in lieu of accepting an offer from over 88 Associate Members and 250 local merchants to settle the station's debts. A petition as been issued to stop the sale of KDHX. The sale has to go through the FCC. Petitions of this nature will greatly help them to make their case in court. John has issued a call to everyone to help by signing the petition. To sign the petition, just click on (Block the Sale of KDHX ).

Last Thursday, February 13th, Nancy put the petal to the metal with non-stop dancing (except for announcements). GREAT JOB NANCY for an INCREDIBLE EVENING of DANCING!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, February 20th, John P will take the HELM as the evening's programmer. GET READY to KICK UP YOUR HEELS at FOLK DANCE with JOHN P! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Karen Heim, Faye Reiter, Linda Small, Katie Cahill, Patrick Cahill and Hazel Kirk.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, February 13, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

NOTE: As we all know, John Uhlemann's Radio Show of 32 years, "Music from the Hills," on KDHX was been canceled. The Board of Directors of the Double Helix Corporation has decided to sell the station in lieu of accepting an offer from over 88 Associate Members and 250 local merchants to settle the station's debts. A petition as been issued to stop the sale of KDHX. The sale has to go through the FCC. Petitions of this nature will greatly help them to make their case in court. John has issued a call to everyone to help by signing the petition. To sign the petition, just click on (Block the Sale of KDHX ).

Last Thursday, February 6th, Barbara B did another outstanding job with a great selection of dances. THANK YOU BARBARA B for a WONDERFUL EVENING of DANCING!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, February 13th, Nancy, will be the evening's programmer. WE'ER GOING to have BLAST at FOLK DANCE with NANCY! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Karen Heim, Faye Reiter, Linda Small, Katie Cahill, Patrick Cahill and Hazel Kirk.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, February 6, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

NOTE: We are all saddened to hear that John Uhlemann's Radio Program, "Music From The Hills" has been cancelled. For 32 years, John has brought beautiful Folk Dance Music into our homes. For 32 years we have all enjoyed listening to his wonderful selection of music from all over the world. Well Done John for this remarkable achievement and thank you for this wonderful gift you have given to us for 32 years.

Last Thursday, January 30th, John U came up with great program that kept everyone dancing. WELL DONE JOHN U and THANK YOU for ANOTHER SUPERB EVENING of DANCING!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, February 6th, Barbara B, is up as the evening's programmer. GET READY of a GREAT EVENING of DANCING with BARBARA B! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

February 7, 2025, Friday. IFDA has been asked to do a short performance during the International Night at Wydown Middle School, 6500 Wydown Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105. The event times are from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. IFDA will be doing dances that are done at Thursday Night Folk Dance. Anyone wishing to participate in the performance, please contact Barbara Bleisch at 314-630-0344 or bdbleisch@gmail.com.

February 9, 2025, Sunday, will be the Super Bowl Party at the Coutures' house starting at 5 p.m., game starts at 5:30. Ok, it will be our own KANSAS CITY CHIEFS vs. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES. Will the Chiefs make NFL history by being the first team ever to win a SUPER BOWL THREE-PEAT or will the Eagles win their second Super Bowl? So, hang on to your seats everyone for a Super Bowl that could make history. Bring dishes, drinks, desserts for the Super Bowl Potluck. Bring your favorite game or puzzles or watch the game and root for your favorite team. If interested in attending, please contact Nancy or Rex at (314) 786-5098.

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Karen Heim, Faye Reiter, Linda Small, Katie Cahill, Patrick Cahill and Hazel Kirk.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, January 30, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, January 23rd, Zeke did an excellent job reviewing dances for a group of new people - then he did an excellent job as the evening's programmer. THANK YOU ZEKE for an WONDERFUL EVENING of TEACHING and DANCING!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, January 30th, John U, will take the HELM as the evening's programmer. WE HAVE an OUTSTANDING EVENING of DANCING COMING UP WITH JOHN U - DON'T MISS IT! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

January 29, 2025, Wednesday, there will be A presentation of Eastern European Folk Costumes by Marvin Moehle starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Buder Library, 4401 Hampton Avenue 63109 in the 3rd floor multi purpose room. The focus will be on embroidery, felting, and weaving. Marvin will be bringing pieces that show the exquisite workmanship of these art forms, and will be presented to a group that is all about things that are hand stitched. This is a rare opportunity to see hand work that dates back 100 years or more. Many of the skills required to create these pieces are no longer well known or widely practiced. So, because of Marvin’s dedication to preserving them, we have the chance to see them in person. This event is free and open to the public, so please feel free to join us. If you have any questions call or text Sylvia Stallings @ 314-920-3635.

February 2, 2025, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 4 - 6 p.m., KDHX - 88.1 FM. John will be doing Music of the Roma, ranging from Hungarian and Slovak music to the Roma of the Balkans.

(UPDATED) February 7, 2025, Friday. IFDA has been asked to do a short performance during the International Night at Wydown Middle School, 6500 Wydown Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105. The event times are from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. IFDA will be doing dances that are done at Thursday Night Folk Dance. Anyone wishing to participate in the performance, please contact Barbara Bleisch at 314-630-0344 or bdbleisch@gmail.com.

February 9, 2025, Sunday, will be the Super Bowl Party at the Coutures' house starting at 5 p.m., game starts at 5:30. Bring dishes, drinks, desserts for the Super Bowl Potluck. Bring your favorite game or puzzles or watch the game and root for your favorite team. If interested in attending, please contact Nancy or Rex at (314) 786-5098.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to John Puterbaugh, Jessica Robertson, Hande Berk and Susie Stauber.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, January 23, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

From Barbara Uhlemann:

A Thank You to IFDA from the Confluence Chamber Orchestra.

The members of Confluence Chamber Orchestra asked me to convey their thanks to IFDA for participating in the performance on December 27 at the Saint Louis Art Museum. The dancing was a wonderful part of the overall success of the evening. It was a great opportunity for the orchestra and IFDA’s contribution made it all the more special.

From Roger Hill:

Bad news: Just found out that my house is gone. I couldn’t get anything out of the sheriffs office, but I found that an old friend of mine is living in the area and refused to evacuate and seems to be free to drive around as long as he doesn’t get out of the perimeter. He went by my house and confirmed that it had burned down.

We are so sorry to hear that Roger lost his house to the wildfires in Altadena, California. Hang in there Roger, our thoughts and hearts are with you.

Last Thursday, January 16th, John P, did a fantastic job with a great selection fun dances. EXCELLENT EVENING OF DANCING JOHN P and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, January 23rd, Zeke, is up as the evening's programmer. DON'T MISS ANOTHER FUN EVENING of DANCING WITH ZEKE. COME AND DANCE WITH US!

January 26, 2025, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 4 - 6 p.m., KDHX - 88.1 FM. John will be doing a pre-recorded show (Turkish music) while he is at Folk Ball in Wisconsin.

January 29, 2025, Wednesday, there will be A presentation of Eastern European Folk Costumes by Marvin Moehle starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Buder Library, 4401 Hampton Avenue 63109 in the 3rd floor multi purpose room. The focus will be on embroidery, felting, and weaving. Marvin will be bringing pieces that show the exquisite workmanship of these art forms, and will be presented to a group that is all about things that are hand stitched. This is a rare opportunity to see hand work that dates back 100 years or more. Many of the skills required to create these pieces are no longer well known or widely practiced. So, because of Marvin’s dedication to preserving them, we have the chance to see them in person. This event is free and open to the public, so please feel free to join us. If you have any questions call or text Sylvia Stallings @ 314-920-3635.

(NEW) February 7, 2025, Friday. IFDA has been asked to do a short performance during the International Night at Wydown Middle School, 6500 Wydown Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105. The event times are from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. IFDA will be doing dances that are done at Thursday Night Folk Dance. For more information, contact Barbara Bleisch at 314-630-0344 or bdbleisch@gmail.com.

(NEW) February 9, 2025, Tuesday will be the Super Bowl Party at the Coutures' house starting at 5 p.m., game starts at 5:30. Bring dishes, drinks, desserts for the Super Bowl Potluck. Bring your favorite game or puzzles or watch the game and root for your favorite team. If interested in attending, please contact Nancy or Rex at 314 786 5098.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to John Puterbaugh, Jessica Robertson, Hande Berk and Susie Stauber.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, January 16, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, January 9th, Barbara B, continued the New Year with a wonderful selection of fun dances. GOOD GOING BARBARA B for KEEPING US DANCING and HAVING A GREAT TIME as WE MOVE FORWARD INTO the NEW YEAR!

To view the photos from last Thursday, click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, January 16th, John P, is on board as the evening's programmer. GET READY to KICK UP YOUR HEELS to ANOTHER GREAT EVENING of DANCING WITH JOHN P. COME AND DANCE WITH US!

(NEW) January 29, 2025, Wednesday, there will be A presentation of Eastern European Folk Costumes byMarvin Moehle starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Buder Library, 4401 Hampton Avenue 63109 in the 3rd floor multi purpose room. The focus will be on embroidery, felting, and weaving. Marvin will be bringing pieces that show the exquisite workmanship of these art forms, and will be presented to a group that is all about things that are hand stitched. This is a rare opportunity to see hand work that dates back 100 years or more. Many of the skills required to create these pieces are no longer well known or widely practiced. So, because of Marvin’s dedication to preserving them, we have the chance to see them in person. This event is free and open to the public, so please feel free to join us. If you have any questions call or text Sylvia Stallings @ 314-920-3635.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to John Puterbaugh, Jessica Robertson, Hande Berk and Susie Stauber.

FDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, January 9, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Attached are photos of the IFDA Board Members - Introducing Thalia Budia our new Board Member for 2025. We thank our Board Members for their excellent service to IFDA.

Attached are photos of the IFDA Programming & Teaching Committee. We thank our IFDA Programmers for their outstanding commitment to bring high quality dancing and teaching to our IFDA Members.

We also thank our IFDA Members for their dedication and commitment to keep IFDA Viable and a lot of fun.

On Friday, December 27th over at the Saint Louis Art Museum at the Shall We Dance event, everyone enjoyed listening to the music played by the Confluence Chamber Orchestra and watching IFDA members dance waltzes, polkas including a couple dance, 't smidje. Thanks to Barbara Uhlemann for providing the information and flyer and Sylvia Stallings for the photos and video.

To view the photos and video from the Shall We Dance event click on (View Photos).

Last Thursday, January 2nd, Nancy, the first Programmer of 2025 came up with a great dance program at the first folk dance of 2025. THANK YOU NANCY for TAKING US INTO THE NEW YEAR with a WONDERFUL EVENING of FUN DANCING!

For this upcoming Thursday, January 9th, Barbara B, will continue into the new year as the evening's programmer. DON'T MISS the ANOTHER EVENING of FUN DANCING with BARBARA B COME AND DANCE WITH US!

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to John Puterbaugh, Jessica Robertson, Hande Berk and Susie Stauber.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, January 2, 2025

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, December 26th, at the IFDA NEW YEAR'S PARTY, Zeke, the last Programmer of 2024, came up with wonderful dance program to fit the occasion. THANK YOU ZEKE for ENDING the YEAR with a GREAT EVENING of FUN DANCING! THANK YOU EVERYONE for BRINGING ALL THOSE DELICIOUS GOODIES AND SNACKS and THANK YOU MARVIN for a GREAT CUP of COFFEE!

To view the photos from last Thursday evening click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, January 2nd, Barbara B, will be the first Programmer of 2025. DON'T MISS the FIRST FOLK DANCE of 2025 with BARBARA B to start the NEW YEAR with some GREAT DANCING! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

Music From The Hills. From John Uhlemann: "Sunday December 29th was my last show of the year, or maybe my last show - stay tuned for the late January manifestation of music from the Hills, whether it will be there, or return in a new form, I don't know; it has been a great 32 1/2 years and I have had a lot of fun."

Congratulations John on your remarkable achievement of 32 1/2 years of Folk Dance Music that so many have enjoyed over the years. We are all hoping for all the best that Music From The Hills will return in 2025.

(NEW) December 31, Tuesday, Nancy & Rex Couture will be hosting their New Year's Eve Party at their house starting at 8 p.m. If interested in attending, please contact Nancy or Rex at 314 786 5098.

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to John Puterbaugh, Jessica Robertson, Hande Berk and Susie Stauber.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, December 26, 2024 (IFDA NEW YEAR'S PARTY)

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, December 19th, at the IFDA Holiday Party, Everyone had a great time chatting and dining together at the IFDA Holiday Dinner over at the Sabroso Cocina Mexicana restaurant. We had a wonderful turnout of Folk Dancers for dinner and dancing. Thank you Nancy (and Everyone else who lent a helping hand) for coordinating this wonderful dinner and thank you Everyone for being there. After dinner, John U came up with another excellent evening of dancing as the evening's programmer. GOOD GOING JOHN U and THANK YOU SO MUCH for an GREAT EVENING of FUN DANCING! THANK YOU NANCY and EVERYONE for MAKING this a VERY SPECIAL EVENING of FOLK DANCING!

And we Thank John Puterbaugh with his Accordion for giving us some wonderful live music.

To view the photos from last Thursday evening click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, December 26th, Zeke will hosting be the, IFDA NEW YEAR'S PARTY. Let's all get together to CELEBRATE A GREAT YEAR of dancing & teaching. Bring your favorite New Year's Snacks, Munchies or Drinks and if you want, wear something New Year's Evesey. DON'T MISS the LAST FOLK DANCE of 2024 with ZEKE (and EVERYONE)! COME AND DANCE WITH US FOR ONE LAST TIME in 2024!

COME ONE COME ALL…..TO OUR NEW YEAR'S BALL!

December 27, Friday, 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the Saint Louis Art Museum, follow up the IFDA New Year's Party by attending Festive Friday with live music by the Confluence Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra will be playing waltzes, polkas, maybe a grand march in the great marble space of Sculpture Hall. Dancing is encouraged! This event is free and open to all. Information courtesy of Barbara Uhlemann. Flyer Enclosed.

December 29, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 4 - 6 p.m., KDHX - 88.1 FM. KDHX - 88.1 FM. John will be doing his traditional New Year’s Eve program - some new Year’s songs, some drinking songs, some dance songs.

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Claire Keefe and Diana Blanchard.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, December 12, 2024 (IFDA HOLIDAY PARTY)

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, December 12th, John P came up with another outstanding evening of dancing. Everyone had a great time shopping at Luxury Market. We thank Barbara Bleisch and Sylvia Stallings for the organization and setup and Everyone else for their assistance and donations. We also thank Diana Blanchard for contributing a large portion of the donations. YOU DID A GREAT JOB JOHN P and THANK YOU SO MUCH for an EVENING of FUN DANCING!

IFDA Annual Meeting.

Nancy Couture (IFDA President) presided over the Annual Meeting beginning with the Treasurers Report submitted by our treasurer Barbara Uhlemann. Our total income was $14,871 with expenses of $9610. Our door receipts were $806 higher than last year indicating an increase in attendance. The Anniversary Party netted $5042 with $305 in memorial donations. Currently we have $10,430 in the bank.

Thanks were given to Barbara Uhlemann (Treasurer); Our programmers Zeke Leventhal-Anold (Committee chairman), John Uhlemann, John Puterbaugh, Nancy Couture and Barbara Bleisch including Sue Kelly for helping with the set-ups; Mary Tokes for setting up NEXTDOOR; Rex Couture for setting up and keeping our website updated; Barbara Bleisch for teaching at the public libraries with assistance from John U, Zeke, Sue, Mary and Nancy.

Congratulations to the re-election of Barbara Bleisch, Sue Kelly and Sylvia Stallings to the IFDA Board. And congratulations to the election of Thalia Budai to the Board replacing Cathy Swanson. And thanks to Cathy for her many years of service on the IFDA Board.

The Performance Committee has been re-activated, spearheaded by Barbara Bleisch. Dancers interested in participating can check with her.

It's been a long journey of determination and perseverance from dancing in the park one day a month to the Focal Point as a viable, self sustaining Thursday Night Folk Dance group like we were a long, long time ago. For that, we all should be proud of this remarkable accomplishment.

And to our IFDA Board President, Nancy Couture, Well Done Nancy and thank you so much.

Gene

To view the photos from last Thursday evening click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, December 19th, will be the IFDA Holiday Party with dinner starting at 5:15 p.m. next door to Focal Point at Sabroso Cocina Mexicana. If you did not have a chance to sign up for the dinner and want to attend, you can let Nancy Couture (nancycouture86@gmail.com) know if you plan to be there. Everyone orders independently. After dinner there will be a TALENT SHOW with regular attendees performing hidden or not so hidden talents. Each performance will be limited to 3-5 minutes. After the show, folk dancing will start at it's regular time, 7:00 p.m. with John U as the evening's programmer. WITH JOHN U, GET READY a GREAT EVENING of DANCING and DON'T MISS THIS SPECIAL EVENING OF TOGETHERNESS as WE DINE TOGETHER HEART TO HEART and DANCE TOGETHER HAND IN HAND with GOOD HOLIDAY SPIRIT and with GOOD CHEER.

********** COME ONE COME ALL TO OUR HOLIDAY BALL **********

December 22, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 4 - 6 p.m., KDHX - 88.1 FM. KDHX - 88.1 FM. John will be doing his annual Christmas show - Celtic, American, Portuguese, and other goodies.

December 26, Thursday, IFDA NEW YEAR'S PARTY at The Focal Point. Lets all get together to CELEBRATE A GREAT YEAR of dancing & teaching. Bring your favorite New Year's Snacks, Munchies or Drinks and if you want, wear something New Year's Evesey.

December 27, Friday, 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the Saint Louis Art Museum, follow up the IFDA New Year's Party by attending Festive Friday with live music by the Confluence Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra will be playing waltzes, polkas, maybe a grand march in the great marble space of Sculpture Hall. Dancing is encouraged! This event is free and open to all. Information courtesy of Barbara Uhlemann.

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Claire Keefe and Diana Blanchard.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, December 12, 2024 (IFDA ANNUAL MEETING)

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, December 5th, Barbara B came back as the evening's programmer and continued to do another outstanding job keeping us dancing with a great selection of dances. THANK YOU AGAIN BARBARA B for ANOTHER JOB WELL DONE!

To view the photos from last Thursday evening click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, December 12th, John P will be the evening's programmer. The IFDA ANNUAL MEETING and election of Board Members will be held from 8:45 - 9:00 p.m. Folk dancing will resume after the meeting. Starting at 6:00 p.m. and continuing throughout the evening will be the Luxury Market featuring scarves, jewelry, pictures and more, much donated by Diana Blanchard. If you wish to donate contact Barbara Bleisch (BBLEISCH@aol.com). Donations will go toward performance costumes. Note: Anyone there just for the Luxury Market will not have to pay for dancing. IT'S GOING to be ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EVENING of FUN DANCING with JOHN P with SOME FUN SHOPPING at the LUXURY MARKET! COME DANCE AND SHOP WITH US!

December 15, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 4 - 6 p.m., KDHX - 88.1 FM. KDHX - 88.1 FM. John will be playing Music from Turkey - not all of it Turkish.

December 19, Thursday, IFDA HOLIDAY PARTY at The Focal Point. Dinner starts at 5:15 next door to Focal Point at Sabroso Cocina Mexicana. For restaurant planning purposes a sign-up sheet is at the door on Thursdays or you can let Nancy Couture (nancycouture86@gmail.com) know if you plan to be there. Everyone orders independently. TALENT SHOW: Hidden or not so hidden talents among regular attendees will be invited to share these in a talent show following dinner. Each number to be limited to 3-5 min. SIgn up is required.

December 26, Thursday, IFDA NEW YEAR'S PARTY at The Focal Point. Lets all get together to CELEBRATE A GREAT YEAR of dancing & teaching. Bring your favorite New Year's Snacks, Munchies or Drinks and if you want, wear something New Year's Evesey.

December 27, Friday, 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the Saint Louis Art Museum, follow up the IFDA New Year's Party by attending Festive Friday with live music by the Confluence Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra will be playing waltzes, polkas, maybe a grand march in the great marble space of Sculpture Hall. Dancing is encouraged! This event is free and open to all. Information courtesy of Barbara Uhlemann.

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Claire Keefe and Diana Blanchard.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, December 5, 2024

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, November 28th, on Thanksgiving day, we all had a great time dining and chatting together with good food from the Potluck Dinner. After dinner, Barbara B did an outstanding job keeping us dancing with a great selection of dances. THANK YOU SO MUCH BARBARA B for a JOB WELL DONE and THANK YOU EVERYONE for BRINGING ALL THAT GOOD FOOD and for HELPING with the SETUP and TAKEDOWN of the TABLES and CHAIRS!

To view the photos from last Thursday evening click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, December 5th, Barbara B is returning as the evening's programmer. GET READY for ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EVENING of FUN DANCING with BARBARA B! COME AND DANCE WITH US!

(NEXT UP) December 7, Saturday, IFDA Folk Dance Classes for teens and adults at the Thornhill Library, 12863 Willowyck Drive, St. Louis, MO. Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Put your dancing shoes on, learn steps to various folk dances. Barbara Bleisch will be doing the teaching. Registration is not required - simply show up.

(NEXT UP) December 7, Saturday, will be a Concert and Dance Party featuring traditional Music from Norway and Sweden, at the Parkway United Church of Christ, 2841 North Ballas, St. Louis, MO starting at 5:00 P.m. Suggested donation $20 to $30, children, free.

December 8, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 4 - 6 p.m., KDHX - 88.1 FM. KDHX - 88.1 FM. John will be playing Celtic Spain - Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria.

December 12, Thursday, 8:45 - 9:00 p.m., IFDA ANNUAL MEETING and election of Board Members at The Focal Point. Folk dancing will resume after the meeting. There will be a flea market featuring scarves, jewelry, pictures and more, much donated by Diana Blanchard. If you wish to donate contact Barbara Bleisch (BBLEISCH@aol.com). Donations will go toward performance costumes.

December 19, Thursday, IFDA HOLIDAY PARTY at The Focal Point. Dinner starts at 5:15 next door to Focal Point at Sabroso Cocina Mexicana. For restaurant planning purposes a sign-up sheet is at the door on Thursdays or you can let Nancy Couture (nancycouture86@gmail.com) know if you plan to be there. Everyone orders independently. TALENT SHOW: Hidden or not so hidden talents among regular attendees will be invited to share these in a talent show following dinner. Each number to be limited to 3-5 min. SIgn up is required.

December 26, Thursday, IFDA NEW YEAR'S PARTY at The Focal Point. Lets all get together to CELEBRATE A GREAT YEAR of dancing & teaching. Bring your favorite New Year's Snacks, Munchies or Drinks and if you want, wear something New Year's Evesey.

December 27, Friday, 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the Saint Louis Art Museum, follow up the IFDA New Year's Party by attending Festive Friday with live music by the Confluence Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra will be playing waltzes, polkas, maybe a grand march in the great marble space of Sculpture Hall. Dancing is encouraged! This event is free and open to all. Information courtesy of Barbara Uhlemann.

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Claire Keefe and Diana Blanchard.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, November 28, 2024 (Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner)

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, November 21st, Nancy came up with great selection of dances for another fun evening. GOOD GOING NANCY and THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

For this upcoming Thursday, November 28th, on Thanksgiving Day, there will be a Potluck Dinner hosted by Barbara Bleisch starting at 5:30 p.m. Bring your favorite Thanksgiving dishes, desserts and drinks. Dine and chat with good friends and get ready for some great dancing with Barbara Bleisch as the evening's programmer. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG with an EVENING of GOOD FOOD (yum, yum) and GREAT DANCING (yahoo) HOSTED BY BARBARA BLEISCH! DINE AND COME & DANCE WITH US!

December 1, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 4 - 6 p.m., KDHX - 88.1 FM. KDHX - 88.1 FM. John will be playing harvest songs and then some party music.

December 7, Saturday, IFDA Folk Dance Classes for teens and adults at the Thornhill Library, 12863 Willowyck Drive, St. Louis, MO. Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Put your dancing shoes on, learn steps to various folk dances. Barbara Bleisch will be doing the teaching. Registration is not required - simply show up.

December 7, Saturday, will be a Concert and Dance Party featuring traditional Music from Norway and Sweden, at the Parkway United Church of Christ, 2841 North Ballas, St. Louis, MO starting at 5:00 P.m. Suggested donation $20 to $30, children, free.

December 12, Thursday, 8:45 - 9:00 p.m., IFDA ANNUAL MEETING and election of Board Members at The Focal Point. Folk dancing will resume after the meeting. There will be a flea market featuring scarves, jewelry, pictures and more, much donated by Diana Blanchard. If you wish to donate contact Barbara Bleisch (BBLEISCH@aol.com). Donations will go toward performance costumes.

December 19, Thursday, IFDA HOLIDAY PARTY at The Focal Point. Dinner starts at 5:15 next door to Focal Point at Sabroso Cocina Mexicana. For restaurant planning purposes a sign-up sheet is at the door on Thursdays or you can let Nancy Couture (nancycouture86@gmail.com) know if you plan to be there. Everyone orders independently. TALENT SHOW: Hidden or not so hidden talents among regular attendees will be invited to share these in a talent show following dinner. Each number to be limited to 3-5 min. SIgn up is required.

December 26, Thursday, IFDA NEW YEAR'S PARTY at The Focal Point. Lets all get together to CELEBRATE A GREAT YEAR of dancing & teaching. Bring your favorite New Year's Snacks, Munchies or Drinks and if you want, wear something New Year's Evesey.

December 27, Friday, 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the Saint Louis Art Museum, follow up the IFDA New Year's Party by attending Festive Friday with live music by the Confluence Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra will be playing waltzes, polkas, maybe a grand march in the great marble space of Sculpture Hall. Dancing is encouraged! This event is free and open to all. Information courtesy of Barbara Uhlemann.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Sarah Falkoff and Toni Schneider.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, November 21, 2024

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

NOTE: Attached is the current Programming and Teaching Schedule for November, 2024 - March, 2025.

Last Thursday, November 14th, Zeke did another fantastic job with a fun selection of dances to a great crowd of folk dancers. WELL DONE ZEKE and THANK YOU for ANOTHER WONDERFUL EVENING of FOLK DANCING! AND THANK YOU EVERYONE for DANCING WITH US!

For this upcoming Thursday, November 21st, Nancy is back as the evening's programmer. WITH NANCY at the HELM, GET READY for ANOTHER INCREDIBLE EVENING of DANCING! COME AND DANCE WITH US.

November 24, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 4 - 6 p.m., KDHX - 88.1 FM. KDHX - 88.1 FM. John will be playing music from the Caucasus - Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaidzhan, etc.

November 28, Thursday, Thanksgiving. Potluck Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Folk Dancing will start at it's regular time, 7:00 p.m.

December 7, Saturday, IFDA Folk Dance Classes for teens and adults at the Thornhill Library, 12863 Willowyck Drive, St. Louis, MO. Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Put your dancing shoes on, learn steps to various folk dances. Barbara Bleisch will be doing the teaching. Registration is not required - simply show up.

December 7, Saturday, will be a Concert and Dance Party featuring traditional Music from Norway and Sweden, at the Parkway United Church of Christ, 2841 North Ballas, St. Louis, MO starting at 5:00 P.m. Suggested donation $20 to $30, children, free.

December 12, Thursday, 8:45 - 9:00 p.m., IFDA ANNUAL MEETING and election of Board Members at The Focal Point. Folk dancing will resume after the meeting. There will be a flea market featuring scarves, jewelry, pictures and more, much donated by Diana Blanchard. If you wish to donate contact Barbara Bleisch (BBLEISCH@aol.com). Donations will go toward performance costumes.

December 19, Thursday, IFDA HOLIDAY PARTY at The Focal Point. Dinner starts at 5:15 next door to Focal Point at Sabroso Cocina Mexicana. For restaurant planning purposes a sign-up sheet is at the door on Thursdays or you can let Nancy Couture (nancycouture86@gmail.com) know if you plan to be there. Everyone orders independently. TALENT SHOW: Hidden or not so hidden talents among regular attendees will be invited to share these in a talent show following dinner. Each number to be limited to 3-5 min. SIgn up is required.

December 26, Thursday, IFDA NEW YEAR'S PARTY at The Focal Point. Lets all get together to CELEBRATE A GREAT YEAR of dancing & teaching. Bring your favorite New Year's Snacks, Munchies or Drinks and if you want, wear something New Year's Evesey.

December 27, Friday, 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the Saint Louis Art Museum, follow up the IFDA New Year's Party by attending Festive Friday with live music by the Confluence Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra will be playing waltzes, polkas, maybe a grand march in the great marble space of Sculpture Hall. Dancing is encouraged! This event is free and open to all. Information courtesy of Barbara Uhlemann.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Sarah Falkoff and Toni Schneider.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, November 14, 2024

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, November 7th, John U did double duty by coming up with a fun selection of dances and teaching a nice Serbian dance, "Cacak" from Cana Trava in Serbia. THANK YOU JOHN U for ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EVENING of DANCING and TEACHING!

A note of kindness and generosity: A wonderful bouquet of roses and carnations appeared in the arms of Thalia Budai at folk dance. What an uplifting message in a darker context. Thank you Thalia for your spirit and generosity.

To view the photos from last Thursday evening click on (View Photos).

For this upcoming Thursday, November 14th, Zeke will be doing the evening's programming. DON'T MISS ANOTHER FANTASTIC EVENING of DANCING with ZEKE! COME AND DANCE WITH US.

November 17, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 4 - 6 p.m., KDHX - 88.1 FM. KDHX - 88.1 FM. John will be playing Portuguese music with a concentration on Fado, as a prelude to a concert of Fado at the Sheldon on November 21st.

(NEW) November 28, Thursday, Thanksgiving. Potluck Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Folk Dancing will start at it's regular time, 7:00 p.m.

December 7, Saturday, IFDA Folk Dance Classes for teens and adults at the Thornhill Library, 12863 Willowyck Drive, St. Louis, MO. Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Put your dancing shoes on, learn steps to various folk dances. Barbara Bleisch will be doing the teaching. Registration is not required - simply show up.

(NEW) December 7, Saturday, will be a Concert and Dance Party featuring traditional Music from Norway and Sweden, at the Parkway United Church of Christ, 2841 North Ballas, St. Louis, MO starting at 5:00 P.m. Suggested donation $20 to $30, children, free. Flyer enclosed.

(UPDATED) December 12, Thursday, 8:45 - 9:00 p.m., IFDA ANNUAL MEETING and election of Board Members at The Focal Point. Folk dancing will resume after the meeting. There will be a flea market featuring scarves, jewelry, pictures and more, much donated by Diana Blanchard. If you wish to donate contact Barbara Bleisch (BBLEISCH@aol.com). Donations will go toward performance costumes.

(UPDATED) December 19, Thursday, IFDA HOLIDAY PARTY at The Focal Point. Dinner starts at 5:15 next door to Focal Point at Sabroso Cocina Mexicana. For restaurant planning purposes a sign-up sheet is at the door on Thursdays or you can let Nancy Couture (nancycouture86@gmail.com) know if you plan to be there. Everyone orders independently. TALENT SHOW: Hidden or not so hidden talents among regular attendees will be invited to share these in a talent show following dinner. Each number to be limited to 3-5 min. SIgn up is required.

(UPDATED) December 26, Thursday, IFDA NEW YEAR'S PARTY at The Focal Point. Lets all get together to CELEBRATE A GREAT YEAR of dancing & teaching. Bring your favorite New Year's Snacks, Munchies or Drinks and if you want, wear something New Year's Evesey.

(UPDATED) December 27, Friday, 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. at the Saint Louis Art Museum, follow up the IFDA New Year's Party by attending Festive Friday with live music by the Confluence Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra will be playing waltzes, polkas, maybe a grand march in the great marble space of Sculpture Hall. Dancing is encouraged! This event is free and open to all. Information courtesy of Barbara Uhlemann.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Sarah Falkoff and Toni Schneider.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, November 7, 2024

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

Last Thursday, October 31st, everyone had a great time dancing to the live music of Mensur (accordion) and Jerry (drums) along with Nancy's wonderful selection of dances. THANK YOU NANCY, MENSUR and JERRY for a m WONDERFUL EVENING of DANCING to LIVE and PROGRAMMED MUSIC!

NOTE: The IFDA dinosaur fossil (Triceratops Frill) is currently on display at the Eureka Hills Library. It will remain on display for the month of November.

For this upcoming Thursday, November 7th, TBD is up and the evening's Programmer. NO MATTER WHO the PROGRAMMER will be, IT WILL BE ANOTHER OUTSTANDING EVENING of DANCING! COME AND DANCE WITH US.

November 10, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 4 - 6 p.m., KDHX - 88.1 FM. KDHX - 88.1 FM. John will be playing Music from that lovely trip-corner of Republic of Macedonia, Bulgarian Macedonia (Pirin), and Greek Macedonia.

December 7, Saturday, IFDA Folk Dance Classes for teens and adults at the Thornhill Library, 12863 Willowyck Drive, St. Louis, MO. Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Put your dancing shoes on, learn steps to various folk dances. Barbara Bleisch will be doing the teaching. Registration is not required - simply show up.

December 12, Thursday, 8:45 p.m., IFDA ANNUAL MEETING and election of Board Members at The Focal Point.

December 19, Thursday, IFDA HOLIDAY PARTY at The Focal Point. Stay tuned for more information.

December 26, Thursday, IFDA NEW YEAR'S PARTY at The Focal Point. Stay tuned for more information.

December 27, Friday, follow up the IFDA New Year's Party by attending Festive Friday at the St. Louis Art Museum with live music by the Confluence Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra will be playing waltzes, polkas, maybe a grand march in the great marble space of Sculpture Hall. Dancing is encouraged! This event is free and open to all. More information will be forthcoming. Information courtesy of Barbara Uhlemann.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Sarah Falkoff and Toni Schneider.

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, October 31, 2024

IFDA LINKS: IFDA Website, IFDA Facebook Group, IFDA Folk Dance Albums

IFDA Thursday Night Folk Dance at the Focal Point, 2720 Sutton Blvd, Maplewood, MO 63143, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Admission: $5.00 per person (free if under 18).

We are all saddened to hear that Zeke Leventhal-Arnold's Father, Jack Leventhal passed away on Saturday, October 27 due to Alzheimer's at the age of 96. We all want to express our most sincere and deep condolences to Zeke, his Family and Friends for their loss. You will always remain in our hearts and mind.

NOTE: I just received word from Nancy Couture that the Focal Point has cancelled their concert for Thursday, October 31st. Therefore we will not be dancing at the Irish Art's Building that evening, instead will be dancing at our regular location, The Focal Point.

Last Thursday, October 24th, everyone had a great time dancing at IFDA HALLOWEEN PARTY with Zeke as the Halloweeny Host. GREAT JOB ZEKE & THANK YOU SO MUCH and THANK YOU EVERYONE for BEING THERE and BRINGING ALL THOSE DELICIOUS HALLOWEEN MUNCHIES!

For this upcoming Thursday, October 31st, Nancy will be the evening's Programmer. GET READY for a GREAT TIME on the DANCE FLOOR with NANCY! COME AND DANCE WITH US.

To view the photos from this Thursday evening click on (View Photos).

November 3, Sunday, Music From The Hills, hosted by John Uhlemann, 4 - 6 p.m., KDHX - 88.1 FM. KDHX - 88.1 FM. John will be playing Music from Pakistan and surrounding areas. He will concentrate on an ecstatic style of religious music called Qawalli. John will try to fit a bit of dance music in as well.

December 7, Saturday, IFDA Folk Dance Classes for teens and adults at the Thornhill Library, 12863 Willowyck Drive, St. Louis, MO. Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Put your dancing shoes on, learn steps to various folk dances. Barbara Bleisch will be doing the teaching. Registration is not required - simply show up.

December 12, Thursday, 8:45 p.m., IFDA ANNUAL MEETING and election of Board Members at The Focal Point.

December 19, Thursday, IFDA HOLIDAY PARTY at The Focal Point. Stay tuned for more information.

December 26, Thursday, IFDA NEW YEAR'S PARTY at The Focal Point. Stay tuned for more information.

December 27, Friday, follow up the IFDA New Year's Party by attending Festive Friday at the St. Louis Art Museum with live music by the Confluence Chamber Orchestra. The orchestra will be playing waltzes, polkas, maybe a grand march in the great marble space of Sculpture Hall. Dancing is encouraged! This event is free and open to all. More information will be forthcoming. Information courtesy of Barbara Uhlemann.

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS - Happy Birthdays to Ellen Dorfmann, Barbara Uhlemann, Roisin Halfar and Christine & Dimana Spudich.

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IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, January 5, 2023 (Happy New Year)

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, December 29, 2022 (New Years Party)

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IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, November 24, 2022 (THERE WILL BE NO FOLK DANCING)

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IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, April 21, 2022 (HAPPY PASSOVER)

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, April 14, 2022

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IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, March 17, 2022 (HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY)

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, March 10, 2022

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IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, January 27, 2022

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IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, January 13, 2022

IFDA Weekly Reminder for Thursday, January 6, 2022 (HAPPY NEW YEAR)