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]
2012
February 2012
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Wed 1 Feb 2012, 5:30-7 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Wed 1 Feb 2012, 8-10 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Essie Jennings. $6, $4 students. Vida Social Productions - [email][events]
Thursday 2 February 2012
Thu 2 Feb 2012, 7-8 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Friday 3 February 2012
Fri 3 Feb 2012, 6:30-7:30 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Fri 3 Feb 2012, 8-11 pm. Instruction provided. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. All ages. Not every week. Check for dates. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Jack Seltzer, 352-359-2903. $3. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 3 Feb 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $10 for others. Practica only entrance is $5. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Burcin. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 4 February 2012
Sat 4 Feb 2012, 5:30-7:30 pm. Learn to zydeco dance. Join us for 4 weeks of entertaining dance lessons. No partner needed. Zydeco dance is an incredibly soulful dance which is danced in place with a partner, rather than traveling around the dance floor. Dancing in a tight space to the pulsing and syncopated zydeco beat results in a bouncy, down dance with few turns that promises to leave you wanting more. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Joyce Thompson, 352-371-8054, Don Page, 352-377-1918. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [hogtownzydeco][email][events]
Sat 4 Feb 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Learn to zydeco dance. Join us for 4 weeks of entertaining dance lessons. No partner needed. Zydeco dance is an incredibly soulful dance which is danced in place with a partner, rather than traveling around the dance floor. Dancing in a tight space to the pulsing and syncopated zydeco beat results in a bouncy, down dance with few turns that promises to leave you wanting more. $6 for Zydeco only. $15 for Zydeco and the succeeding West Coast Swing dance. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Joyce Thompson, 352-371-8054, Don Page, 352-377-1918. Vintage Waltz - [hogtownzydeco][email][events]
Sat 4 Feb 2012, 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:30 for a night of mostly West Coast Swing dancing until midnight. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $10, $5 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Sunday 5 February 2012
Sun 5 Feb 2012, 3:30-7 pm. Learn one of easiest and most sociable dances. No experience, partner, or rhythm needed. If you can walk you will be dancing. No partner necessary. Come have fun, get exercise, enjoy great music and meet nice people. When we are ready, we will take a field trip to a real Contra dacne. $10. Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Sun 5 Feb 2012, 4-7 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sun 5 Feb 2012, 6-7 pm. 6 - 7 pm Lindy swing 101. Join this easy, slow paced class for new dancers that everyone can do. $10. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Sun 5 Feb 2012, 7-9:30 pm. 6 - 7 pm Lindy swing 101-B for beginners. 7 to 8:30 Lindy swing lesson and dancing for experienced dancers. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $10 for the whole night. Only $5 if you paid at some other organized dancing during the prior week. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 6 February 2012
Mon 6 Feb 2012, 5-6 pm. Rio-style samba-duro, samba-de-roda and samba-reggae. Come learn the dances that inspired Zumba. $6 - $10. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Samba with Corey - [email][events]
Mon 6 Feb 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Tue 7 Feb 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Israeli Folk Dancing on Tuesday nights. Beginners from 7:30 to 8:30. Intermediate 8:30 to 9:15. Partner dancing 9:15 to 10:00. Enjoy this fun class with exuberant dancing. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy wonderful music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. $7 per family, $4 age 22 and under, free age 18 and under. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [dept][email][events]
Wednesday 8 February 2012
Wed 8 Feb 2012, 5:30-7 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Wed 8 Feb 2012, 8-10 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Essie Jennings. $6, $4 students. Vida Social Productions - [email][events]
Thursday 9 February 2012
Thu 9 Feb 2012, 7-8 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Friday 10 February 2012
Fri 10 Feb 2012, 6:30-7:30 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Fri 10 Feb 2012, 8-11 pm. Instruction provided. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. All ages. Not every week. Check for dates. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Jack Seltzer, 352-359-2903. $3. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 10 Feb 2012, 8-11 pm. Smooth old time music, variety of social dances Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba. Beautiful dance floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 512 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Joanne Bullard, 352-375-1996. $10, $7 members. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Fri 10 Feb 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $10 for others. Practica only entrance is $5. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Burcin. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 11 February 2012
Sat 11 Feb 2012, 8 pm-0:30 am. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 8:00 class. 9:00 dancing. Room set up starts at 7:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][email][events]
Sat 11 Feb 2012, 8:30-11 pm. Dance to your favorite tunes of yesterday and today; Fox-Trot, Cha- Cha- Cha, Tango, Swing, Salsa, Waltz, and more. No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Come join the fun and dance in a lovely, classy environment. 3550 SW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32608. Maria Alvarez, 352-375-7763. $7 - $10. Imperial Dance Studio - [imperialdancestudio][email][events]
Sunday 12 February 2012
Sun 12 Feb 2012, 5-6 pm. Learn one of easiest and most sociable dances. First 2 weeks will be class instruction and the last week will include a field trip to local Contra Dance with a live band. No experience, partner, or rhythm needed. If you can walk you will be dancing in three weeks. No partner necessary. Come have fun, get exercise, enjoy great music and meet nice people. Register via Santa Fe College Community Education. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [dept][email][events]
Sun 12 Feb 2012, 6-7 pm. 6 - 7 pm Lindy swing 101. Join this easy, slow paced class for new dancers that everyone can do. $10. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Sun 12 Feb 2012, 7-9:30 pm. 6 - 7 pm Lindy swing 101-B for beginners. 7 to 8:30 Lindy swing lesson and dancing for experienced dancers. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $10 for the whole night. Only $5 if you paid at some other organized dancing during the prior week. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 13 February 2012
Mon 13 Feb 2012, 5-6 pm. Rio-style samba-duro, samba-de-roda and samba-reggae. Come learn the dances that inspired Zumba. $6 - $10. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Samba with Corey - [email][events]
Mon 13 Feb 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Tuesday 14 February 2012
Tue 14 Feb 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Israeli Folk Dancing on Tuesday nights. Beginners from 7:30 to 8:30. Intermediate 8:30 to 9:15. Partner dancing 9:15 to 10:00. Enjoy this fun class with exuberant dancing. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy wonderful music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. $7 per family, $4 age 22 and under, free age 18 and under. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [dept][email][events]
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Wed 15 Feb 2012, 5:30-7 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Wed 15 Feb 2012, 8-10:30 pm. Doors open at 8 pm for a night of mostly West Coast Swing dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $10, $5 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thursday 16 February 2012
Thu 16 Feb 2012, 1:30-2:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Bob Rogers, 352-335-1339. Ballroom Dancing with Bob Rogers - [email][events]
Thu 16 Feb 2012, 7-8 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Friday 17 February 2012
Fri 17 Feb 2012, 6:30-7:30 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Fri 17 Feb 2012, 8-11 pm. Smooth old time music, variety of social dances Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba. Beautiful dance floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 512 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Joanne Bullard, 352-375-1996. $10, $7 members. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Fri 17 Feb 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $10 for others. Practica only entrance is $5. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Burcin. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 18 February 2012
Sat 18 Feb 2012, 8-12:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen. $10, $5 students. Tango with Thuy - [events]
Sat 18 Feb 2012, 8-11 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sunday 19 February 2012
Sun 19 Feb 2012, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Typically held the 3rd Sunday of each month the morning after the 3rd Saturday contra dance. All levels and novices dancers welcome. Partner not required. Bring a dish to share, if you like. No band scheduled for this month. Door usually open by 10:15. Brunch beginning 10:30 until the food is gone. Sometimes we do a lesson from 11:00 - 11:30. We provide coffee, water. Bring what you like if we don't have it. Experienced dancers will often help new dancers if asked during the dance. Then 11:30 -1:30 pm: Vintage Waltz Dancing. Wear soft-soled shoes for dancing. Park down stairs under the building, or if the Seigle Bldg. W. or N. lot., get a parking pass up stairs for your cars dash or risk getting towed. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 B. W University Avenue. Up stairs, Gainesville, 32605. Joyce Thompson -- Don Page, J-352-371-8054 -- D-352-377-1918. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [email][events]
Sun 19 Feb 2012, 6-7 pm. 6 - 7 pm Lindy swing 101. Join this easy, slow paced class for new dancers that everyone can do. $10. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Sun 19 Feb 2012, 7-9:30 pm. 6 - 7 pm Lindy swing 101-B for beginners. 7 to 8:30 Lindy swing lesson and dancing for experienced dancers. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $10 for the whole night. Only $5 if you paid at some other organized dancing during the prior week. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 20 February 2012
Mon 20 Feb 2012, 5-6 pm. Rio-style samba-duro, samba-de-roda and samba-reggae. Come learn the dances that inspired Zumba. $6 - $10. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Samba with Corey - [email][events]
Mon 20 Feb 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Tue 21 Feb 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Israeli Folk Dancing on Tuesday nights. Beginners from 7:30 to 8:30. Intermediate 8:30 to 9:15. Partner dancing 9:15 to 10:00. Enjoy this fun class with exuberant dancing. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy wonderful music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. $7 per family, $4 age 22 and under, free age 18 and under. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [dept][email][events]
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Wed 22 Feb 2012, 5:30-7 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Wed 22 Feb 2012, 8-10 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Essie Jennings. $6, $4 students. Vida Social Productions - [email][events]
Thursday 23 February 2012
Thu 23 Feb 2012, 6:30-7:30 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Thu 23 Feb 2012, 7-8 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Friday 24 February 2012
Fri 24 Feb to Sun 26 Feb 2012. Featuring these Deities of Dance: Notorious with Larry Unger, Eden MacAdam Somer, Sam Bartlett and Mark Hellenberg. Full Circle with Veronica Lane, Ted Lane and Nelle Smith. Calling are Carol Ormand and Dana Parkinson. $70 before January 15th, $80 after. $50 for students and under 21. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][godsdance][email][events]
Fri 24 Feb 2012, 6:30 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Fri 24 Feb 2012, 6:30-7:30 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Fri 24 Feb 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $10 for others. Practica only entrance is $5. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Burcin. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 25 February 2012
Sat 25 Feb 2012, 8 pm-0:30 am. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 8:00 class. 9:00 dancing. Room set up starts at 7:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][email][events]
Sunday 26 February 2012
Sun 26 Feb 2012, 6-7 pm. 6 - 7 pm Lindy swing 101. Join this easy, slow paced class for new dancers that everyone can do. $10. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Sun 26 Feb 2012, 7-9:30 pm. 6 - 7 pm Lindy swing 101-B for beginners. 7 to 8:30 Lindy swing lesson and dancing for experienced dancers. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $10 for the whole night. Only $5 if you paid at some other organized dancing during the prior week. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 27 February 2012
Mon 27 Feb 2012, 5-6 pm. Rio-style samba-duro, samba-de-roda and samba-reggae. Come learn the dances that inspired Zumba. $6 - $10. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Samba with Corey - [email][events]
Mon 27 Feb 2012, 5-6 pm. Rio-style samba-duro, samba-de-roda and samba-reggae. Come learn the dances that inspired Zumba. $6 - $10. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Samba with Corey - [email][events]
Mon 27 Feb 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm. Set up starts at 6:30. Dancing starts at 7:00 and goes to 9:30. Stay over after the Contra Dance Weekend for another evening of dancing with English Country Dance called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Tuesday 28 February 2012
Tue 28 Feb 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Israeli Folk Dancing on Tuesday nights. Beginners from 7:30 to 8:30. Intermediate 8:30 to 9:15. Partner dancing 9:15 to 10:00. Enjoy this fun class with exuberant dancing. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy wonderful music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. $7 per family, $4 age 22 and under, free age 18 and under. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [dept][email][events]
Wednesday 29 February 2012
Wed 29 Feb 2012, 5:30-7 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Wed 29 Feb 2012, 7-8 pm. Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music. Trainings are designed for those seeking personal enrichment and professional development. Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live. Nia draws from disciplines of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. Every class offers a unique combination of 52 moves that correspond with the main areas of the body: the base, the core and the upper extremities. Stiff beginners and highly fit athletes alike ca. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]