Ongoing
Sundays
Ongoing Sundays, 4-7 pm. Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Sundays, 6-7:30 pm. Engaging, challenging, empowering. $20 drop in. $72 for 4 classes. Salsa Mundial Studio, 3501 SW 2 Avenue, Suite G, Gainesville. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [email][events]
Mondays
Ongoing Mondays, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Masks are optional; but smiles are not. Let your eyes smile if you are wearing a mask. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7-9 pm. No dancing July 8 thru August 5 because I will be out of town. Dancing resumes August 12.
7:00 - 8:00 pm Israeli Circle Dancing
8:00 - 9:00 pm Israeli Partner Dancing
$10 per family.
Beginners welcome.
Come out to enjoy great music and exuberant dancing.
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Tuesdays
Ongoing Tuesdays, 5-7:30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Oaks Mall, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Waltz or Other
8:00 pm Dance Mix
$10
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us every Tuesday at The Bull for Sip N' Swing. We cannot wait to dance with you.
Jazz Jam: For those who are musically inclined, please join us for the Pre-Sip Jazz Jam starting at 6 pm.
No partner or experience needed.
Relax, have a drink, and dip your toes into swing dancing. We welcome beginners and experienced dancers, come share some time with friends.
While this event is free, please support the Bull who is generously hosting and providing a welcoming space for dancing.
Connect with Us:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gainesvillelindyscoop/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gainesville.swingdancing/
GroupMe:
https://groupme.com/join_group/94661829/xshrLqwd
The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 pm L1 work on your basics
7:30 pm L2 class starts
8:30 to 9 pm practice
Social dancing will now be the first Tuesday of every month. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. $10. Public - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7:15-9:15 pm. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Wednesdays
Ongoing Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm. Join Sarit for weekly outdoor Nia classes at the Thomas Center Gardens.
Nia is a low-impact movement technique, inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. Nia is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia creates a playful and powerful experience, boosting pleasure, strength, mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Small group classes are facilitated in a relaxed, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Sarit Ben-David Sela is a Black Belt Nia Instructor, who has been sharing her passion to Nia with the Gainesville community since 2011. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Sarit. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm. Feel like a new, fun and challenging hobby? Give Argentine Tango a try. Confirm dates as there is no dancing during breaks.
We will do individual exercises and partner activities to understand this improvisational dance! We will explore various concepts of connection (to oneself, to the music, to the dance partner, to the dance floor, to other social dancers).
Parking is available on campus after 5 pm.
What to wear? If you own a pair of salsa shoes, jazz/ballet flats, or Toms, those work great. If not, bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. Partner Dance? You are welcome to join with or without a partner. Those who come alone will be paired up.
Everyone is expected to be respectful of others. UF Student Conduct Code applies (please review the UF Orange Book). UF J Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio B, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [baila-caliente1][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7 pm. Location may vary.
Book your class at [link="https://www.vagaro.com/gainesvillemovementstudio/classes"]. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. 352-757-2932. Public - [gainesvillemovement][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [gifd][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. $10 - Beginner Class 7 - 8 pm
$10 - Beyond the Basics Class 8 - 9 pm
Every Wednesday Two Classes.
No partner needed.
At 7 pm learn a New Dance or drill your Basics to continue building that muscle memory.
Then at 8 pm learn fundamentals to bridge the basic concepts in our Beyond the Basics lesson.
Casual Attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels (but not flip flops) are best for this dance.
Join our every Wednesday West Coast Swing group classes.
Cost for each lesson is $10
Instructor : Carol Smith
Private Lessons Available contact Carol Smith to schedule yours.
See you on the Dance Floor. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9 pm. Ongoing Argentine Tango class and practice in a private home. Gainesville. Andrea Pham. Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Thursdays
Ongoing Thursdays, 1-5 pm. 1 pm Intermediate to Advanced $6
3 pm Improver $3
4 pm Beginner $3
Line dancing with instructor Weber Wen. Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala, 34476. Weber Wen. Public - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 5-7:30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Oaks Mall, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-9 pm. No dancing on September 26, October 3, October 17, October 24
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Hustle!
8:00 pm Dance Mix
$10 per night
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford.
Andrew Weitzen
352-327-3672
publish@gainesvilledance.com
www.gainesvilledance.com. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Israeli dance class with Kathie Kline. Confirm before going. Not held every week. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 2925 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Join us for line dancing. Meet people and have fun all while dancing. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $12. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Watters Dance Studio, 16 NW 70 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:15-9:15 pm. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 pm. Gainesville Swing Dancing every Thursday evening from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, you can find us at the Rosa B Williams Center. We kick off the night with a one-hour beginner lesson, followed by two hours of social dancing in a beautiful, air-conditioned hardwood dance hall.
We cannot wait to hit the dance floor with all of you. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]
Other
Ongoing Other. Not only do you get to learn new dance moves at our social dances, but you can meet new people from the Ocala area and make new friends with an obvious shared interest. As you learn, you will be able to take these dances to family gatherings, clubs, and anywhere else you hear music. The instructors at Arthur Murray Dance Centers Ocala include: Bachata, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Merengue, and Zouk. 304 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, 34471. 352-231-8485. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [arthurmurrayocala][events]
Ongoing Other. Join Jacqueline Valdez, celebrity dancer, model, author, fitness expert, for
Pilates, Adult Ballet, Yoga flow, Pole dancing, and more. Jajqueline Valdez Studio, 4003 NW 18 Place, Gainesville, 32605. Jacqueline Valdez, 352-256-2054. Jacqueline Valdez - [jacquelinevaldez][email][events]
2007
February 2007
Saturday 3 February 2007
Sat 3 Feb 2007, 6:30-10 pm. Dance contra, circles and squares to live music in the 1930's Recreation Hall on the banks of the Santa Fe River. Beginner lesson at 6:30pm, dance at 7pm. Dance tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children plus the cost of park admission. O'Leno State Park, 410 S.E. Oleno Park Road (6 mi. north of High Springs on 441), High Springs. Tom Hogan, 352-472-7632. Flying Turtles String Band - [email][events]
Sunday 4 February 2007
Sun 4 Feb 2007, 4-7 pm. Come and dance with the GODS. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Beginner lesson at 3:30; dance from 4-7. $5 for children, used for videos or baby sitter. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $7 adults, $5 kids. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [afn][email][events]
Monday 5 February 2007
Mon 5 Feb 2007, 7:15-8:15 pm. Level 1 is designed for absolute beginners with no experience in Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Classes focus on techniques and connection. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Mon 5 Feb 2007, 8:30-9:30 pm. Level 2 is for those with some experience in social Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Partners will be rotated. Material will be different for every class. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Saturday 10 February 2007
Sat 10 Feb to Sun 11 Feb 2007. Join us for another great weekend with Dany & Ruthy. Dance begins 6pm Saturday & continues on Sunday. Full weekend--$45; Sat. only--$20; Sun. only--$30. All prices $5 additional at the door. Refreshments provided. Wear comfortable, cushioned shoes. Westwood Middle School (cafeteria), 3215 NW 15th Ave., Gainesville, 32605. Antonio Arroyo, 352-485-1210. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Sat 10 Feb 2007, 8:30-11 pm. Dance to your favorite tunes of yesterday and today; Fox-Trot, Cha- Cha- Cha, Tango, Swing, Salsa, Waltz, and more. Variety of dance partners. Come join the fun and dance in a smoke free environment. 3550 SW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32608. Maria Alvarez, 352-375-7763. $7 - $10. Imperial Dance Studio - [imperialdancestudio][email][events]
Sunday 11 February 2007
Sun 11 Feb 2007, 10:30 am-2 pm. Open waltz brunch. We will start promptly with a beginner's lesson from 10:30-11:00 and then follow up with an intermediate lesson. Cost for the brunch, lesson and dance is $5 - a real deal. Gainesville Dance & Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, 32604. Patricia Grace, 352-375-8139. $5. Gainesville Waltz - [gdma308][email][events]
Monday 12 February 2007
Mon 12 Feb 2007, 6-9 pm. Learn beginner & intermediate dances with Ruthy Slann and guest teacher from Israel, Dany Benshalom. Refreshments provided. Bring comfortable, cushioned shoes. Beth Israel Messianic Congregation, 8535 Baymeadows Rd. Commerce Center #56, Jacksonville, 32256. 904-731-9636. $10. Beth Israel Messianic Congregation - [events]
Mon 12 Feb to Mon 5 Mar 2007, 7:15-8:15 pm. Level 1 is designed for absolute beginners with no experience in Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Classes focus on techniques and connection. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Mon 12 Feb to Mon 5 Mar 2007, 8:30-9:30 pm. Level 2 is for those with some experience in social Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Partners will be rotated. Material will be different for every class. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Saturday 17 February 2007
Sat 17 Feb 2007, 8-11 pm. Come and dance with the GODS. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Beginner lesson at 7:30; dance from 8/11. $5 for children, used for videos or baby sitter. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $7 adults, $5 kids. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [afn][email][events]
Monday 19 February 2007
Mon 19 Feb to Mon 5 Mar 2007, 7:15-8:15 pm. Level 1 is designed for absolute beginners with no experience in Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Classes focus on techniques and connection. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Mon 19 Feb to Mon 5 Mar 2007, 8:30-9:30 pm. Level 2 is for those with some experience in social Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Partners will be rotated. Material will be different for every class. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Friday 23 February 2007
Fri 23 Feb 2007, 7:30-10 pm. Student practice party is open to the public, featuring social dancing in a smoke-free, uplifting environment. Appetizers and refreshments are provided. Mix of popular music for all dance styles. No partner is required & new dancers are always welcome. Dancin' Around Studio, 3960 South Pine Avenue, Ocala, 34480. John Whipple, 352-690-6637. $6students;$10guests. Dancin' Around Studio - [cwdancing][email][events]
Saturday 24 February 2007
Sat 24 Feb 2007, 7:30 pm. Three world premiers by guest choreographer Rick Tjia of Cirque du Soleil, Principal Dancer Nikolai Morchtchakov, and Choreographer-in-Residence Judy Skinner. Also one of our newest Balanchine acquisitions, American Masterpiece. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 315 Hull Road, Gainesville. Dance Alive, 352-371-2986. Dance Alive - [dancealive][email][events]
Monday 26 February 2007
Mon 26 Feb to Mon 5 Mar 2007, 7:15-8:15 pm. Level 1 is designed for absolute beginners with no experience in Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Classes focus on techniques and connection. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Mon 26 Feb to Mon 5 Mar 2007, 8:30-9:30 pm. Level 2 is for those with some experience in social Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Partners will be rotated. Material will be different for every class. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]