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
June 2012
Friday 1 June 2012
Fri 1 Jun 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 1 Jun 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 1 Jun 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 2 June 2012
Sat 2 Jun 2012, 2:30-7:30 pm. Contact Josh Angel to arrange for private lessons with Stephen White in West Coast Swing. 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]
Sat 2 Jun 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 3 June 2012
Sun 3 Jun 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 3 Jun 2012, 6-7 pm. Since Sacred Groove will be using the studio from 7 to 10, our normal Sunday night program will be adjusted. We may start earlier, we may just do 6 to 7, or we may take a break this week. Contact us or refer to the newsletter for last minute details. Normally 6 to 7:00 Beginning Swing class. 7 to 8:30 Swing class for people with some experience. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $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, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Sun 3 Jun 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]
Sun 3 Jun 2012, 6-9:30 pm. 6 to 7:00 West Coast Swing class for novices. 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]
Sun 3 Jun 2012, 6-9:30 pm. 6 to 7 Lindy swing lesson 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 all of Sunday night (includes Israeli dancing on Mondays). If you paid for any organized dancing during the week, Sunday night is only $7 students. $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Sun 3 Jun 2012, 7-10 pm. Dancing from 7 to 9:30. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Suzmiche Morris, 352-514-8560. Sacred Groove - [email][events]
Monday 4 June 2012
Mon 4 Jun 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Mon 4 Jun 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 4 Jun 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 5 June 2012
Tue 5 Jun 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango classes for all levels, including new dancers, 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.". Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Tue 5 Jun 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 5 Jun 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 6 June 2012
Wed 6 Jun 2012, 7-10 pm. Intermediate West Coast Swing class possibly followed by a Country Western dance class and then open dancing. Doors open at 7. Class starts at 7:15. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thursday 7 June 2012
Thu 7 Jun 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 7 Jun 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 7 Jun 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 7 Jun 2012, 8-10 pm. West Coast Swing dancing. Casual atmosphere. Just music, no teaching. The more you dance, the more you save. See Page 2 for costs. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Friday 8 June 2012
Fri 8 Jun 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 8 Jun 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 8 Jun 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 8 Jun 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 8 Jun 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 $5 for others. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 9 June 2012
Sat 9 Jun 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 9 Jun 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 10 June 2012
Sun 10 Jun 2012, 11 am-1 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Sun 10 Jun 2012, 5-6 pm. Learn one of easiest and most sociable dances. First 4 weeks will be class instruction and the last week will be a field trip to the local Contra Dance with a live band. 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. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [dept][email][events]
Sun 10 Jun 2012, 6-9:30 pm. 6 to 7:00 Beginning Swing class. 7 to 8:30 Swing class for people with some experience. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $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 - [email][events]
Monday 11 June 2012
Mon 11 Jun 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Mon 11 Jun 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 11 Jun 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 12 June 2012
Tue 12 Jun 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango 101 via Santa Fe College Community Education starts this day with Nick and runs for 6 weeks. 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." For new dancers and beginners, but all levels invited to join in. $10 General, $5 students. Special discount only $7 if you paid elsewhere during prior 6 days. Great monthly rates available. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Tue 12 Jun 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 12 Jun 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 13 June 2012
Wed 13 Jun 2012, 7-10 pm. Intermediate West Coast Swing class possibly followed by a Country Western dance class and then open dancing. Doors open at 7. Class starts at 7:15. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thursday 14 June 2012
Thu 14 Jun 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 14 Jun 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 14 Jun 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 14 Jun 2012, 8-10 pm. West Coast Swing dancing. Casual atmosphere. Just music, no teaching. The more you dance, the more you save. See Page 2 for costs. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Friday 15 June 2012
Fri 15 Jun 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 15 Jun 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 15 Jun 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 $5 for others. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Burcin. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 16 June 2012
Sat 16 Jun 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 16 Jun 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 17 June 2012
Sun 17 Jun 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 17 Jun 2012, 5-6 pm. Learn one of easiest and most sociable dances. First 4 weeks will be class instruction and the last week will be a field trip to the local Contra Dance with a live band. 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. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [dept][email][events]
Sun 17 Jun 2012, 6-9:30 pm. 6 to 7:00 Beginning Swing class. 7 to 8:30 Swing class for people with some experience. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $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 - [email][events]
Monday 18 June 2012
Mon 18 Jun 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Mon 18 Jun 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 18 Jun 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 19 June 2012
Tue 19 Jun 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango classes for all levels, including new dancers, 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." $10 General, $5 students. Special discount only $7 if you paid elsewhere during prior 6 days. Great monthly rates available. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Tue 19 Jun 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 19 Jun 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 20 June 2012
Wed 20 Jun 2012, 4-5 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Judi Markell. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [events]
Wed 20 Jun 2012, 7-10 pm. 7:10 - 7:45 FUNdamentals Two Step Class. 7:45 - 10 Social Dancing. Free with paid June admission to West Coast Wednesdays, or $5 for Two Step Lesson, $10 for Social Dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]
Thursday 21 June 2012
Thu 21 Jun 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 21 Jun 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 21 Jun 2012, 8-9:30 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 21 Jun 2012, 8-10 pm. West Coast Swing dancing. Casual atmosphere. Just music, no teaching. The more you dance, the more you save. See Page 2 for costs. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Friday 22 June 2012
Fri 22 Jun 2012, 1-4 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Fri 22 Jun 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 22 Jun 2012, 7:30-8:30 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 22 Jun 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 22 Jun 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 22 Jun 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]
Fri 22 Jun 2012, 8:30-10:30 pm. Argentine Tango classes for all levels, including new dancers, 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.". Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 22 Jun 2012, 8:30-11 pm. Argentine Tango practice and dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [events]
Fri 22 Jun 2012, 10:30 pm-2 am. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Josbell Quiros, 786-306-9157. Salsa with Josbell - [email][events]
Saturday 23 June 2012
Sat 23 Jun 2012, 7:30-11 pm. 7:30 to 8:30 Lindy Swing beginner lesson. 8:30 to 11. Open Dancing. Come out for a fun night of dancing to a wide variety of music suitable for all types of Swing. $10, $5 Students. Only $7 general, $4 students if you paid anywhere during the prior 6 days. Free for ALL U CAN DANCE monthly members. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Sat 23 Jun 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]
Sunday 24 June 2012
Sun 24 Jun 2012, 5-6 pm. Learn one of easiest and most sociable dances. First 4 weeks will be class instruction and the last week will be a field trip to the local Contra Dance with a live band. 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. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [dept][email][events]
Sun 24 Jun 2012, 6-9:30 pm. 6 to 7:00 Beginning Swing class. 7 to 8:30 Swing class for people with some experience. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $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 - [email][events]
Monday 25 June 2012
Mon 25 Jun 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Mon 25 Jun 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 25 Jun 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 26 June 2012
Tue 26 Jun 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango classes for all levels, including new dancers, 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." $10 General, $5 students. Special discount only $7 if you paid elsewhere during prior 6 days. Great monthly rates available. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Tue 26 Jun 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 26 Jun 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 27 June 2012
Wed 27 Jun 2012, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 Beginning Country Western dance, like Two Step. 7:45 to 8:45 Intermediate West Coast Swing taught by Judi Markell. 8:45 to 10 Dance Practice with DJ Josh Angel. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]
Thursday 28 June 2012
Thu 28 Jun 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 28 Jun 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 28 Jun 2012, 8-9:30 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 28 Jun 2012, 8-10 pm. West Coast Swing dancing. Casual atmosphere. Just music, no teaching. The more you dance, the more you save. See Page 2 for costs. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Friday 29 June 2012
Fri 29 Jun 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes for all levels, including new dancers, 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.". Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 29 Jun 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 30 June 2012
Sat 30 Jun 2012, 8:30 pm. Luau attire. Dear Swing dancing friends of all styles, you are cordially invited to my very own Summer Swing Thing, Volume 1. What is the point of all this? Simple, to invite a few dozen of my fun Swing Dancing friends to come for a care-free night of Swing, East Coast, West Coast, Jive, Jitterbug, Lindy, Charleston, and whatever else we feel like swinging to. Musical requests happily accepted. Some drinks and snacks provided, feel free to bring more. Come with a joyous heart, happy feet, and respect for all of the wonderful styles of Swing Dancing. The public is invited. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Chad Young, 352-327-3672. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]