2016
March 2016
Sunday 6 March 2016
Sun 6 Mar, 4-7 pm. 2:45 Waltz. 3:30 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]
Friday 11 March 2016
Fri 11 Mar, 7:30-10 pm. Melrose Art and Culture Center, #301, Hwy 26, corner of Grove Street, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Saturday 19 March 2016
Sat 19 Mar, 2-7 pm. The Gainesville Old-Time Dance Society presents a special Spring Dance event featuring caller Brooke Friendly on Saturday 19 March 2016 from 2pm until 10 pm.
An energetic double-dip afternoon of English country dances & evening of contra dancing with caller Brooke Friendly from Ashland, Oregon calling to music by Hoggetowne Fancy and the Yazoo Kickstarts
Brooke Friendly calls English country dances and contras, and is known for her clear directions and relaxed approach. She's been on staff at many dance camps and weekends in North America and England. Together with her husband Chris Sackett, Brooke has released four books of English country dances (Impropriety Vols. I — IV) and accompanying CDs with the band Roguery.
SCHEDULE:
1:40 -- 2:00pm......English Country Dance lesson/workshop
2:00 — 5:00pm....English Country Dance
5:00 — 7:00pm....Dinner break
5:45 — 6:30pm....Open waltz
6:30 -- 7:00pm......Contra workshop for beg ... Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][facebook][email][events]
Sat 19 Mar, 7-10 pm. 5:45 Waltz. 6:30 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]
Thursday 24 March 2016
Thu 24 Mar, 5:30-7:30 pm. You are invited to A Night of Brilliance – an evening of Art, Poetry, Music & Dance at the Historic Thomas Center!
The opening of Stroke of Brilliance: A Visual & Literary Arts Exhibit, will honor the participating visual artists and poets on March 24 from 5:30 to 7:30. Stroke of Brilliance is designed to offer a quiet, meditative space for viewers.
The opening event will feature an elegant evening of waltzing in the Thomas Center’s Spanish Ballroom, with live music by Hoggetowne Fancy. Experienced and novice dancers alike are invited to dance beneath the Spanish Ballroom’s glass atrium ceiling.
An English Country Dance will be demonstrated during the evening.
The event is free and open to the public. Parking at the Thomas Center is free. Sponsored by the City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Thomas Center, 302 NE 6 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [facebook][events]