Ongoing
Sundays
Ongoing Sundays, 10-11 am. Cost: Donation-based (suggested $15 per class)
Who is welcome: Everyone. Beginners and all fitness levels.
Feel free to contact Sarit to RSVP or with any questions. See you there.
Whether you are new to Nia or a seasoned enthusiast, this is the perfect chance to move and connect with yourself in the peaceful surroundings of the Thomas Center Gardens. Start your Sunday mornings with joyful movement and community.
Nia blends elements of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness, offering a low-impact, adaptable practice suitable for all fitness levels. Classes are designed to be playful yet empowering, enhancing your pleasure, strength, mobility, and overall well-being in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Meet Your Instructor: Sarit Sela
Sarit is an architect, artist, and movement instructor. As a First Degree Black Belt Nia instructor, she has been teaching movement, mindfulness, and creativity in Gainesville since 2 ... Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][email][events]
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. 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. No dancing on 11/12.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Waltz
$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. 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, 6:15-9:15 pm. 6:15 pm - Casino Salsa
7:30 pm - Social dancing. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. Gator Salsa Club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][email][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, 7-9 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 11/14.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Rumba
$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, 6:30-10:30 pm. 6:30 pm - On-1 Salsa
7:45 pm - Bachata
8:45 pm Social Dancing. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][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.
No partner or experience needed.
Parking:
Free street parking is available in front of or beside the building, as well as in the nearby Friends of the Library lot.
Admission:
Free, donations encouraged via cash or Venmo.
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
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/gainesville_swingdancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][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. 3842 W Newberry Rd, Suite 1-G, Gainesville. 352-231-8485. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [dance][facebook][email][events]
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
May 2012
Tuesday 1 May 2012
Tue 1 May 2012, 6:45-9 pm. $10 per class, $5 students. Doors open at 6:45. Waltz and Foxtrot class and dancnig. Personal assistance if requested. Come out, have some fun, meet people and enjoy dancing. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 1 May 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Doors open at 7:30. Class starts at 7:45 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 2 May 2012
Wed 2 May 2012, 8-10 pm. West Coast Swing dancing. Casual atmosphere. Just music, no teaching. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. $6, $4 students. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Thursday 3 May 2012
Thu 3 May 2012, 6:30-10 am. Class 6:30 to 7:30. Ballroom dancing until 10. No partner needed. Beautiful large floor. We rent the whole place and there is no smoking, so you can dance and socialize in a smoke free environment. Urban Cowboy, 1227 SW 17 Avenue, Ocala. Trish, 352-216-1657. $7.50. Ocala Dance Center - [email][events]
Thu 3 May 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Friday 4 May 2012
Fri 4 May 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 4 May 2012, 7-8 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 4 May 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango lesson and practica. 8 to 9 lesson. 9 to 11 dancing. $10, $7 if you paid for organized dancing elsewhere during the week, $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Saturday 5 May 2012
Sat 5 May 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 6 May 2012
Sun 6 May 2012, 3:30-5:30 pm. This is the last week of the Contra Dance 101 series, during which we will attend the monthly Sunday afternoon Contra Dance at the Boltin Center. 3:30 we meet at the Boltin Center to take the free Contra Dance lesson. From 4 to 5:30 we participate in the first half of the Contra Dance until the break. After the break you are welcome to stay for the second half of the Contra Dance from 5:30 until 7 pm. First 4 weeks are class instruction at 308 West University Avenue from 5 to 6 pm. No experience, partner, or rhythm needed. If you can walk you will be dancing after four weeks. No partner necessary. Come have fun, get exercise, enjoy great music and meet nice people. Register via Santa Fe College Community Education. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [dept][email][events]
Sun 6 May 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 6 May 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 6 May 2012, 7-10 pm. With visiting guest instructor Amber Ryan. Set up from 6 to 7. Dancing from 7 to 9:30. What are the 5Rhythms? Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, Stillness. The 5Rhythms ® are a free form dance practice held in a clear structure for the purpose of learning more about who we are, who we are not, and who we are becoming. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Debbie Pais, 352-514-8560. Sacred Groove - [more][email][events]
Monday 7 May 2012
Mon 7 May 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 7 May 2012, 5-6 pm. Small room reserved for private practice for Richard N. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Mon 7 May 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]
Mon 7 May 2012, 7-9 pm. 7 to 8 pm beginning Israeli Dance. 8 to 8:30 intermediate and 8:30 to 9 Israeli Partner dancing. No experience needed. Enjoy this easy, fun class. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy great music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. Gainesville Dance Association, Small Room, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [israelidance][email][events]
Tuesday 8 May 2012
Tue 8 May 2012, 6-7:30 pm. 6-Week beginner series in Argentine Tango with Nick. Introduction to authentic Argentine tango as danced in Buenos Aires. This is the exotic dance you have seen in movies and why we say, "It takes two to tango." This class provides entry for beginning dancers. This is a slow paced, easy class where you will learn how to walk with a partner in the tango way. In the small room. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Tue 8 May 2012, 6:45-9 pm. $10 per class, $5 students. Doors open at 6:45. Waltz and Foxtrot class and dancnig. Personal assistance if requested. Come out, have some fun, meet people and enjoy dancing. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 8 May 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Doors open at 7:30. Class starts at 7:45 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Wed 9 May 2012, 4-9 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Catherine Powecrs, 352-359-4143. Brazilian Cultural Arts Exchange - [email][events]
Wed 9 May 2012, 9-10:30 pm. West Coast Swing dancing. Casual atmosphere. Just music, no teaching. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. $6, $4 students. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Thursday 10 May 2012
Thu 10 May 2012, 6:30-10 am. Class 6:30 to 7:30. Ballroom dancing until 10. No partner needed. Beautiful large floor. We rent the whole place and there is no smoking, so you can dance and socialize in a smoke free environment. Urban Cowboy, 1227 SW 17 Avenue, Ocala. Trish, 352-216-1657. $7.50. Ocala Dance Center - [email][events]
Thu 10 May 2012, 4-9:30 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Catherine Powecrs, 352-359-4143. Brazilian Cultural Arts Exchange - [email][events]
Thu 10 May 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 10 May 2012, 8-9:30 pm. Intermediate West Coast Swing class. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Friday 11 May 2012
Fri 11 May 2012, 4-9 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Catherine Powecrs, 352-359-4143. Brazilian Cultural Arts Exchange - [email][events]
Fri 11 May 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]
Saturday 12 May 2012
Sat 12 May 2012, 8-10:30 pm. Mix of ballroom, latin and swing music. Large wooden dance floor & smoke free. Lots of free parking. $10/person or $7/person for UF or SFC students with ID. No partner necessary. By Ear Musician, 7230 W. University Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. $7 - $10. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sat 12 May 2012, 8 pm-0:30 am. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 9:00 dancing. Room set up starts at 8:00 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Sunday 13 May 2012
Sun 13 May 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 13 May 2012, 7-9:30 pm. 7 to 9:30 Swing dancing with a mix of mostly slower music suitable for all types of swing. This is our graduation party for Super Simple Swing Dancing 101. Come out and welcome the new dancers to Gainesville's Swing dance community. $10 for all of Sunday night (includes Israeli dancing on Monday too). Come early and join the Swing 101 class from 6 to 7. Sunday night is only $7 if you paid for any organized dancing during the prior week. $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 14 May 2012
Mon 14 May 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 14 May 2012, 5-5:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Allison. Irish Dance with Allison - [email][events]
Mon 14 May 2012, 5-6 pm. Small room reserved for private practice for Richard N. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Mon 14 May 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]
Mon 14 May 2012, 7-9 pm. 7 to 8 pm beginning Israeli Dance. 8 to 8:30 intermediate and 8:30 to 9 Israeli Partner dancing. No experience needed. Enjoy this easy, fun class. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy great music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. Gainesville Dance Association, Small Room, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [israelidance][email][events]
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Tue 15 May 2012, 6-7:30 pm. 6-Week beginner series in Argentine Tango with Nick. Introduction to authentic Argentine tango as danced in Buenos Aires. This is the exotic dance you have seen in movies and why we say, "It takes two to tango." This class provides entry for beginning dancers. This is a slow paced, easy class where you will learn how to walk with a partner in the tango way. In the small room. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Tue 15 May 2012, 6:45-9 pm. $10 per class, $5 students. Doors open at 6:45. Waltz and Foxtrot class and dancnig. Personal assistance if requested. Come out, have some fun, meet people and enjoy dancing. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 15 May 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Doors open at 7:30. Class starts at 7:45 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 16 May 2012
Wed 16 May 2012, 7-10:30 pm. A night of mostly West Coast Swing dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 16 May 2012, 8:15-9:45 pm. West Coast Swing dancing. Casual atmosphere. Just music, no teaching. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. $6, $4 students. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Thursday 17 May 2012
Thu 17 May 2012, 6:30-10 am. Class 6:30 to 7:30. Ballroom dancing until 10. No partner needed. Beautiful large floor. We rent the whole place and there is no smoking, so you can dance and socialize in a smoke free environment. Urban Cowboy, 1227 SW 17 Avenue, Ocala. Trish, 352-216-1657. $7.50. Ocala Dance Center - [email][events]
Thu 17 May 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 17 May 2012, 8-9:30 pm. Intermediate West Coast Swing class. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Friday 18 May 2012
Fri 18 May 2012, 5-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 18 May 2012, 6-7 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 18 May 2012, 7-11 pm. Open to the public. Visiting guest teachers an Argentine Tango professional dancers John Erban and Clarissa Sanchez host two workshops and a night of dancing. Doors open at 7. First workshop starts at 7:15 pm. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Burcin. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 19 May 2012
Sat 19 May 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]
Sat 19 May 2012, 10 pm-2 am. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Josbell Quiros, 786-306-9157. Salsa with Josbell - [email][events]
Sunday 20 May 2012
Sun 20 May 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 20 May 2012, 6-9:30 pm. 6 to 7:00 West Coast Swing class for beginners. 7 to 8:30 West Coast Swing class for people with some experience. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. On the last two Sundays in May, there will be classes to help you turn your Lindy and East Coast Swing into West Coast Swing, so you can dance at our monthly West Coast Swing dance parties. $10 for all of Sunday night (includes Israeli dancing on Monday too). Sunday night is only $7 if you paid for any organized dancing during the prior week. $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 21 May 2012
Mon 21 May 2012, 5-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Allison. Irish Dance with Allison - [email][events]
Mon 21 May 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 21 May 2012, 5-6 pm. Small room reserved for private practice for Richard N. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Mon 21 May 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]
Mon 21 May 2012, 7-9 pm. 7 to 8 pm beginning Israeli Dance. 8 to 8:30 intermediate and 8:30 to 9 Israeli Partner dancing. No experience needed. Enjoy this easy, fun class. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy great music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. Gainesville Dance Association, Small Room, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [israelidance][email][events]
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Tue 22 May 2012, 5 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Allison. Irish Dance with Allison - [email][events]
Tue 22 May 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango class with Nick and Elke. Small class with personal attention, suitable for new dancers and people with experience. Authentic Argentine tango as danced in Buenos Aires. This is the exotic dance you have seen in movies and why we say, "It takes two to tango.". Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Tue 22 May 2012, 6:45-9 pm. $10 per class, $5 students. Doors open at 6:45. Waltz and Foxtrot class and dancnig. Personal assistance if requested. Come out, have some fun, meet people and enjoy dancing. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 22 May 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Doors open at 7:30. Class starts at 7:45 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Wed 23 May 2012, 8-10 pm. West Coast Swing dancing. Casual atmosphere. Just music, no teaching. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. $6, $4 students. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Thursday 24 May 2012
Thu 24 May 2012, 6:30-10 am. Class 6:30 to 7:30. Ballroom dancing until 10. No partner needed. Beautiful large floor. We rent the whole place and there is no smoking, so you can dance and socialize in a smoke free environment. Urban Cowboy, 1227 SW 17 Avenue, Ocala. Trish, 352-216-1657. $7.50. Ocala Dance Center - [email][events]
Thu 24 May 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 24 May 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Big room 7:30 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. By Ear Musician, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 24 May 2012, 8-9:30 pm. Intermediate West Coast Swing class. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Friday 25 May 2012
Fri 25 May 2012, 7-8 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 25 May 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 25 May 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 26 May 2012
Sat 26 May 2012, 6:30-7:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Sat 26 May 2012, 8-10:30 pm. Mix of ballroom, latin and swing music. Large wooden dance floor & smoke free. Lots of free parking. $10/person or $7/person for UF or SFC students with ID. No partner necessary. By Ear Musician, 7230 W. University Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. $7 - $10. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sat 26 May 2012, 8 pm-0:30 am. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 9:00 dancing. Room set up starts at 8:00 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Sunday 27 May 2012
Sun 27 May 2012, 6-9:30 pm. 6 to 7:00 West Coast Swing class for novices. 7 to 8:15 West Coast Swing class for people with some experience. 8:15 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. On the last two Sundays in May, there will be classes to help you turn your Lindy and East Coast Swing into West Coast Swing, so you can dance at our monthly West Coast Swing dance parties. $10 for all of Sunday night (includes Israeli dancing on Monday too). Sunday night is only $7 if you paid for any organized dancing during the prior week. $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 28 May 2012
Mon 28 May 2012, 5-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Allison. Irish Dance with Allison - [email][events]
Mon 28 May 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 28 May 2012, 5-6 pm. Small room reserved for private practice for Richard N. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Mon 28 May 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]
Mon 28 May 2012, 7-9 pm. 7 to 8 pm beginning Israeli Dance. 8 to 8:30 intermediate and 8:30 to 9 Israeli Partner dancing. No experience needed. Enjoy this easy, fun class. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy great music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. Gainesville Dance Association, Small Room, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [israelidance][email][events]
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Tue 29 May 2012, 5 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Allison. Irish Dance with Allison - [email][events]
Tue 29 May 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango class with Nick and Elke. Small class with personal attention, suitable for new dancers and people with experience. Authentic Argentine tango as danced in Buenos Aires. This is the exotic dance you have seen in movies and why we say, "It takes two to tango.". Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Tue 29 May 2012, 6:45-9 pm. $10 per class, $5 students. Doors open at 6:45. Waltz and Foxtrot class and dancnig. Personal assistance if requested. Come out, have some fun, meet people and enjoy dancing. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 29 May 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Doors open at 7:30. Class starts at 7:45 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Wed 30 May 2012, 8-10 pm. West Coast Swing dancing. Casual atmosphere. Just music, no teaching. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. $6, $4 students. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Thursday 31 May 2012
Thu 31 May 2012, 6:30-10 am. Class 6:30 to 7:30. Ballroom dancing until 10. No partner needed. Beautiful large floor. We rent the whole place and there is no smoking, so you can dance and socialize in a smoke free environment. Urban Cowboy, 1227 SW 17 Avenue, Ocala. Trish, 352-216-1657. $7.50. Ocala Dance Center - [email][events]
Thu 31 May 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 31 May 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Big room 7:30 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. By Ear Musician, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 31 May 2012, 8-9:30 pm. Intermediate West Coast Swing class. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]