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Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit

Dance Dance Dance with Wanda Lloyd

Belly Dance Love with Najmah

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Gainesville

English Country Dancing

Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy

Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial

Beginner Line Dance with Wanda Lloyd

Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, Waltz with Andy

Gator Salsa Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

West Coast Swing with Gainesville Westies and Sharrone Smith

Ballroom, Swing, and Steppin with Wanda Lloyd

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Ocala

Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial

Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit

UF Argentine Tango Class with Trista and Alper

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Gainesville

International Folk Dancing in Gainesville

West Coast Swing Beginner Class in Ocala

Argentine Tango with Andrea

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Line Dance Afternoon Lessons in Ocala

Beginner Line Dance with Wanda Lloyd

Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, and Rumba with Andy

Israeli Dance Beginners with Kathie

Line Dancing Class with Lisa

Belly Dance with Karen Muratti

Gator Salsa Club Downtown

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Ocala

Lindy Hop Swing Dancing Lessons and Social Dancing

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All-Levels Variety of Dancing at Arthur Murray in Ocala

Jacqueline Valdez Boutique Dance and Fitness

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Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Baila Caliente Monthly Bachata Social

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Nia Holistic Movement

Tap Dancing

Baila Caliente Variety Sunday

Contra Dance

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

UF Argentine Tango Class

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

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Lindy Swing and Two Step with Andy 4 of 4

Theatre Dance

English Country Dancing

Adult Ballet

Gator Salsa Club LA Style

Ballroom

Israeli Dancing with Andy

Swing Dance Class and Social

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Ballroom Dance

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen

DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna

Scottish Country Dancing

Dance Camp International Folk

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Beginner Belly Dance

Irish Dance

Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa

Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa

6

Senior Line Dancing with Andy 3 of 3

Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Nightclub Two Step

DFW Swing Out Class

Gator Salsa Club Bachata

International Folk Dancing

Lindy Swing, Waltz and Argentine Tango with Andy 3 of 3

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Salsa in Space

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First Fridays Social Dance Party

Swing Dance Class and Social - Winter Formal

8

Ballroom Dance Party

Argentine Tango Milonga El Abrazo with Andy

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Salsa Mundial Monthly Social

9

Nia Holistic Movement

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Tap Dancing

Baila Caliente Variety Sunday

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

UF Argentine Tango Class

10

Lindy Swing and Two Step with Andy

Theatre Dance

English Country Dancing

Adult Ballet

Gator Salsa Club LA Style

Ballroom

Israeli Dancing with Andy

11

Ballroom Dance

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen

DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna

Scottish Country Dancing

Dance Camp International Folk

12

Beginner Belly Dance

Irish Dance

Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa

Baila Caliente End of 2018 Gift Exchange Potluck

13

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Nightclub Two Step

DFW Swing Out Class

Gator Salsa Club Bachata

International Folk Dancing

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Salsa in Space

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Contra Dance in Melrose

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Contra Dance

Argentine Tango Milonga dell Amicizia with Rosanna

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

16

Nia Holistic Movement

Vintage Waltz

Tap Dancing

Baila Caliente Variety Sunday

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

UF Argentine Tango Class

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

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Theatre Dance

English Country Dancing

Adult Ballet

Gator Salsa Club LA Style

Ballroom

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Ballroom Dance

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen

DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna

Scottish Country Dancing

Dance Camp International Folk

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Beginner Belly Dance

Irish Dance

West Coast Swing Class Holidaze Blues 9th Annual

Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa

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Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Nightclub Two Step

DFW Swing Out Class

International Folk Dancing

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Salsa in Space

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Holiday Ballroom Dance Party

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

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Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Tap Dancing

Baila Caliente Variety Sunday

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

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Israeli Dancing with Andy

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Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Nightclub Two Step

DFW Swing Out Class

International Folk Dancing

Lindy Swing, Waltz and Argentine Tango with Andy

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

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352 Dance Holiday Party

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Salsa Mundial End of Year Social

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Advanced Contra Dance

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

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Global Peace Dance New Year's Eve

New Years Eve Ballroom Dance Party with Chris and Bonnie

Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit Sundays Gainesville Nia Holistic
Dance Dance Dance with Wanda Lloyd Sundays Gainesville Smooth Flava
Belly Dance Love with Najmah Sundays Gainesville Najmah Nour
Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Gainesville Mondays Gainesville Baila Calien
English Country Dancing Mondays Gainesville ECD
Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy Mondays Gainesville IDanceAW
Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial Mondays Gainesville Mundial
Beginner Line Dance with Wanda Lloyd Tuesdays Gainesville Smooth Flava
Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, Waltz with Andy Tuesdays Gainesville SwingDance
Gator Salsa Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Tuesdays Gainesville GSC
West Coast Swing with Gainesville Westies and Sharrone Smith Tuesdays Gainesville Public
Ballroom, Swing, and Steppin with Wanda Lloyd Tuesdays Gainesville Smooth Flava
Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Ocala Tuesdays Ocala Baila Calien
Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial Tuesdays Gainesville Mundial
Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit Wednesdays Gainesville Nia Holistic
UF Argentine Tango Class with Trista and Alper Wednesdays Gainesville UF Argentine
Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Gainesville Wednesdays Gainesville Baila Calien
International Folk Dancing in Gainesville Wednesdays Gainesville GIFD
West Coast Swing Beginner Class in Ocala Wednesdays Ocala Ocala Dance
Argentine Tango with Andrea Wednesdays Gainesville Tango Papiru
Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial Wednesdays Gainesville Mundial
Line Dance Afternoon Lessons in Ocala Thursdays Ocala Public
Beginner Line Dance with Wanda Lloyd Thursdays Gainesville Smooth Flava
Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, and Rumba with Andy Thursdays Gainesville SwingDance
Israeli Dance Beginners with Kathie Thursdays Gainesville KolSimcha
Line Dancing Class with Lisa Thursdays Gainesville ParrisDanc
Belly Dance with Karen Muratti Thursdays Gainesville GCC
Gator Salsa Club Downtown Thursdays Gainesville GSC
Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Ocala Thursdays Ocala Baila Calien
Lindy Hop Swing Dancing Lessons and Social Dancing Thursdays Gainesville UF Swing Dan
All-Levels Variety of Dancing at Arthur Murray in Ocala Other Ocala AM
Jacqueline Valdez Boutique Dance and Fitness Other Gainesville JValdez
Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen Sat 12/01/18 Gainesville GDA
Baila Caliente Monthly Bachata Social Sat 12/01/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Nia Holistic Movement Sun 12/02/18 Gainesville Nia Holistic
Tap Dancing Sun 12/02/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Baila Caliente Variety Sunday Sun 12/02/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Contra Dance Sun 12/02/18 Gainesville GODS
Line Dancing and Swingout Class Sun 12/02/18 Gainesville Smooth Flava
West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala Sun 12/02/18 Ocala Ocala Dance
UF Argentine Tango Class Sun 12/02/18 Gainesville UF Argentine
Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck Sun 12/02/18 Gainesville Aurora Heali
Lindy Swing and Two Step with Andy 4 of 4 Mon 12/03/18 Gainesville SwingDance
Theatre Dance Mon 12/03/18 Gainseville Dance 352
English Country Dancing Mon 12/03/18 Gainesville ECD
Adult Ballet Mon 12/03/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Gator Salsa Club LA Style Mon 12/03/18 Gainesville GSC
Ballroom Mon 12/03/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Israeli Dancing with Andy Mon 12/03/18 Gainesville IDanceAW
Swing Dance Class and Social Mon 12/03/18 Gainesville UF Swing Dan
Ballroom Dance Tue 12/04/18 Gainesville IndepenDance
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen Tue 12/04/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna Tue 12/04/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
Scottish Country Dancing Tue 12/04/18 Gainesville Scottish
Dance Camp International Folk Tue 12/04/18 Gainesville DC
Beginner Belly Dance Wed 12/05/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Irish Dance Wed 12/05/18 Gainesville Inisheer Iri
Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa Wed 12/05/18 Gainesville GSC
Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa Wed 12/05/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Senior Line Dancing with Andy 3 of 3 Thu 12/06/18 Gainesville GDA
Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo Thu 12/06/18 Gainesville KolSimcha
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Nightclub Two Step Thu 12/06/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class Thu 12/06/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
Gator Salsa Club Bachata Thu 12/06/18 Gainesville GSC
International Folk Dancing Thu 12/06/18 Gainesville GIFD
Lindy Swing, Waltz and Argentine Tango with Andy 3 of 3 Thu 12/06/18 Gainesville SwingDance
Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial Thu 12/06/18 Gainesville Mundial
Salsa in Space Thu 12/06/18 Gainesville GDA
First Fridays Social Dance Party Fri 12/07/18 Gainesville Smooth Flava
Swing Dance Class and Social - Winter Formal Fri 12/07/18 Gainesville UF Swing Dan
Ballroom Dance Party Sat 12/08/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
Argentine Tango Milonga El Abrazo with Andy Sat 12/08/18 Gainesville Tango El Abr
Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen Sat 12/08/18 Gainesville GDA
Salsa Mundial Monthly Social Sat 12/08/18 Gainesville Mundial
Nia Holistic Movement Sun 12/09/18 Gainesville Nia Holistic
Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck Sun 12/09/18 Gainesville Aurora Heali
Tap Dancing Sun 12/09/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Baila Caliente Variety Sunday Sun 12/09/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Line Dancing and Swingout Class Sun 12/09/18 Gainesville Smooth Flava
West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala Sun 12/09/18 Ocala Ocala Dance
UF Argentine Tango Class Sun 12/09/18 Gainesville UF Argentine
Lindy Swing and Two Step with Andy Mon 12/10/18 Gainesville SwingDance
Theatre Dance Mon 12/10/18 Gainseville Dance 352
English Country Dancing Mon 12/10/18 Gainesville ECD
Adult Ballet Mon 12/10/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Gator Salsa Club LA Style Mon 12/10/18 Gainesville GSC
Ballroom Mon 12/10/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Israeli Dancing with Andy Mon 12/10/18 Gainesville IDanceAW
Ballroom Dance Tue 12/11/18 Gainesville IndepenDance
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen Tue 12/11/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna Tue 12/11/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
Scottish Country Dancing Tue 12/11/18 Gainesville Scottish
Dance Camp International Folk Tue 12/11/18 Gainesville DC
Beginner Belly Dance Wed 12/12/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Irish Dance Wed 12/12/18 Gainesville Inisheer Iri
Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa Wed 12/12/18 Gainesville GSC
Baila Caliente End of 2018 Gift Exchange Potluck Wed 12/12/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Nightclub Two Step Thu 12/13/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class Thu 12/13/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
Gator Salsa Club Bachata Thu 12/13/18 Gainesville GSC
International Folk Dancing Thu 12/13/18 Gainesville GIFD
Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial Thu 12/13/18 Gainesville Mundial
Salsa in Space Thu 12/13/18 Gainesville GDA
Contra Dance in Melrose Fri 12/14/18 Gainesville GODS
Contra Dance Sat 12/15/18 Gainesville GODS
Argentine Tango Milonga dell Amicizia with Rosanna Sat 12/15/18 Gainesville Tango El Abr
Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen Sat 12/15/18 Gainesville GDA
Nia Holistic Movement Sun 12/16/18 Gainesville Nia Holistic
Vintage Waltz Sun 12/16/18 Gainesville Waltz
Tap Dancing Sun 12/16/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Baila Caliente Variety Sunday Sun 12/16/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Line Dancing and Swingout Class Sun 12/16/18 Gainesville Smooth Flava
West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala Sun 12/16/18 Ocala Ocala Dance
UF Argentine Tango Class Sun 12/16/18 Gainesville UF Argentine
Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck Sun 12/16/18 Gainesville Aurora Heali
Theatre Dance Mon 12/17/18 Gainseville Dance 352
English Country Dancing Mon 12/17/18 Gainesville ECD
Adult Ballet Mon 12/17/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Gator Salsa Club LA Style Mon 12/17/18 Gainesville GSC
Ballroom Mon 12/17/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Ballroom Dance Tue 12/18/18 Gainesville IndepenDance
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen Tue 12/18/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna Tue 12/18/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
Scottish Country Dancing Tue 12/18/18 Gainesville Scottish
Dance Camp International Folk Tue 12/18/18 Gainesville DC
Beginner Belly Dance Wed 12/19/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Irish Dance Wed 12/19/18 Gainesville Inisheer Iri
West Coast Swing Class Holidaze Blues 9th Annual Wed 12/19/18 Gainesville WCSJA
Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa Wed 12/19/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Nightclub Two Step Thu 12/20/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class Thu 12/20/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
International Folk Dancing Thu 12/20/18 Gainesville GIFD
Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial Thu 12/20/18 Gainesville Mundial
Salsa in Space Thu 12/20/18 Gainesville GDA
Holiday Ballroom Dance Party Sat 12/22/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen Sat 12/22/18 Gainesville GDA
Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck Sun 12/23/18 Gainesville Aurora Heali
Tap Dancing Sun 12/23/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Baila Caliente Variety Sunday Sun 12/23/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Line Dancing and Swingout Class Sun 12/23/18 Gainesville Smooth Flava
West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala Sun 12/23/18 Ocala Ocala Dance
Israeli Dancing with Andy Mon 12/24/18 Gainesville IDanceAW
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Nightclub Two Step Thu 12/27/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class Thu 12/27/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
International Folk Dancing Thu 12/27/18 Gainesville GIFD
Lindy Swing, Waltz and Argentine Tango with Andy Thu 12/27/18 Gainesville SwingDance
Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial Thu 12/27/18 Gainesville Mundial
352 Dance Holiday Party Sat 12/29/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen Sat 12/29/18 Gainesville GDA
Salsa Mundial End of Year Social Sat 12/29/18 Gainesville Mundial
Advanced Contra Dance Sun 12/30/18 Gainesville GODS
Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck Sun 12/30/18 Gainesville Aurora Heali
Global Peace Dance New Year's Eve Mon 12/31/18 Gainesville Dances of Un
New Years Eve Ballroom Dance Party with Chris and Bonnie Mon 12/31/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc

Ongoing


Sundays

Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit

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]

Dance Dance Dance with Wanda Lloyd

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]

Belly Dance Love with Najmah

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

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Gainesville

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]

English Country Dancing

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]

Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy

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]

Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial

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

Beginner Line Dance with Wanda Lloyd

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]

Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, Waltz with Andy

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]

Gator Salsa Club at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

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]

West Coast Swing with Gainesville Westies and Sharrone Smith

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]

Ballroom, Swing, and Steppin with Wanda Lloyd

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]

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Ocala

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]

Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial

Ongoing Tuesdays, 7:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]


Wednesdays

Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit

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]

UF Argentine Tango Class with Trista and Alper

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]

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Gainesville

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]

International Folk Dancing in Gainesville

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]

West Coast Swing Beginner Class in Ocala

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]

Argentine Tango with Andrea

Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9 pm. Ongoing Argentine Tango class and practice in a private home. Gainesville. Andrea Pham. Tango Papirusa - [email][events]

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

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

Line Dance Afternoon Lessons in Ocala

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]

Beginner Line Dance with Wanda Lloyd

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]

Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, and Rumba with Andy

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]

Israeli Dance Beginners with Kathie

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]

Line Dancing Class with Lisa

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]

Belly Dance with Karen Muratti

Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Watters Dance Studio, 16 NW 70 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][email][events]

Gator Salsa Club Downtown

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]

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Ocala

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]

Lindy Hop Swing Dancing Lessons and Social Dancing

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

All-Levels Variety of Dancing at Arthur Murray in Ocala

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]

Jacqueline Valdez Boutique Dance and Fitness

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]


2018


December 2018


Saturday 1 December 2018

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Sat 1 Dec 2018, 9 pm-1:30 am. Taste Modern Kitchen and Old San Juan Gastronomia host Saturday Latin Dance Nights. Dance, dance, dance the night away at our Taste Modern Kitchen, located downtown in the Sun Center East. We have a different band each Saturday for you!!! Mark the day at your calendar and come ready to dance, eat our authentic Puerto Rican Food and drink from Taste Modern Kitchen Full cash bar. We will open at 5 pm with a happy hour until 8 pm. All drinks will have a 50% off (except Medalla beer). The food will be served from 5 pm until 11 pm. Taste Modern Kitchen, 101 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][events]

Baila Caliente Monthly Bachata Social

Sat 1 Dec 2018, 9:30 pm-3 am. Come dance your heart out with Baila Caliente studios. Show us that fancy footwork you've been practicing or let us see you body roll, we just want to dance and have some fun. Dj Ocho-Pecan will be playing 70% bachata with some salsa merengue and chacha thrown into the mix as well. Workshop: Bachata Workshop from 9:30 - 10:30 pm Social dancing to follow immediately. Cost: $12 for workshop and social. $10 with student ID $7 for workshop only. $5 with student ID $7 for social only. $5 with student ID Please feel free to send your musical request to this post. See you there. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]


Sunday 2 December 2018

Nia Holistic Movement

Sun 2 Dec 2018, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation. This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness. Parking is available at the back of the building Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot. First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class. Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]

Tap Dancing

Sun 2 Dec 2018, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Baila Caliente Variety Sunday

Sun 2 Dec 2018, 4-6 pm. Our Variety Classes includes Body Isolation/Afro Cuban, Salsa On2, Cha-Cha-Cha, Kizomba, and Ladies Styling. The variety classes do not teach salsa on1 and regular bachata because we offer those classes during the week. Each Variety class will have a special guest instructor or an instructor from Baila Caliente. Each session will challenge you and open your eyes to other dance that will improve you regular salsa and bachata dances. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. $15. Baila Caliente - [email][events]

Contra Dance

Sun 2 Dec 2018, 4-7 pm. Waltzing at 2:30 pm. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

Sun 2 Dec 2018, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

Sun 2 Dec 2018, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun. No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance. Beginner Class 5:30 PM Group Class 6:00 PM Social Dance 7:00 PM Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff. Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]

UF Argentine Tango Class

Sun 2 Dec 2018, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners 7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be. Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level. What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Sun 2 Dec 2018, 7 pm. Warm up beginning at 6:30 pm. Sweat your prayers at Dance Church. Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning. What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun. Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you. Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance. - 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance. - Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath. - Followed by a delectable vegan potluck. - This is a substance free event - Get in an altered state completely naturally This dance hap ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]


Monday 3 December 2018

Lindy Swing and Two Step with Andy 4 of 4

Mon 3 Dec 2018, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Two Step 6:30 pm Lindy Swing New series for beginners. This series caters to people who have never danced before. This is a progressive series, starting at the beginning. Experienced dancers are encouraged to attend this series as well. We have a group of experienced dancers who have been through this series before. If you have experience, you can dance with them during this time. Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing. Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed. The more you dance, the faster you learn. The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster. As always, if financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me. $60 for New Beginner Series, or $10 per night for experienced dancers, or $5 per night students. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]

Theatre Dance

Mon 3 Dec 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

English Country Dancing

Mon 3 Dec 2018, 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. 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]

Adult Ballet

Mon 3 Dec 2018, 7-8 pm. Teacher Gabby. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Gator Salsa Club LA Style

Mon 3 Dec 2018, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

Ballroom

Mon 3 Dec 2018, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Israeli Dancing with Andy

Mon 3 Dec 2018, 7:30-9 pm. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night, per family. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]

Swing Dance Class and Social

Mon 3 Dec 2018, 7:30-10:30 pm. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Monday at the Collonade for some swing dancing. There are no lessons, but we will have teachers there to help out with things you have learned in previous lessons. This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required. Location: Collonade As for parking, you can park in the Reitz Union Parking Garage, it is free after 4:30 pm. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we will try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]


Tuesday 4 December 2018

Ballroom Dance

Tue 4 Dec 2018, 7-7:45 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen

Tue 4 Dec 2018, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]

DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna

Tue 4 Dec 2018, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]

Scottish Country Dancing

Tue 4 Dec 2018, 7-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]

Dance Camp International Folk

Tue 4 Dec 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]


Wednesday 5 December 2018

Beginner Belly Dance

Wed 5 Dec 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Irish Dance

Wed 5 Dec 2018, 6-9 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]

Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa

Wed 5 Dec 2018, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa

Wed 5 Dec 2018, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]


Thursday 6 December 2018

Senior Line Dancing with Andy 3 of 3

Thu 6 Dec 2018, 12-1 pm. 12 to 12:30 Newcomers. 12:30 to 1:00 Regulars. Everyone is encouraged to come for the whole time. The first half-hour caters to newcomers and the second half-hour caters to the regulars. Have fun line dancing to a wide variety of music. Register via Santa Fe College Community Education, under Seniors. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]

Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo

Thu 6 Dec 2018, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners 6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate 7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Nightclub Two Step

Thu 6 Dec 2018, 7-9:15 pm. 7:00 to 8:00 pm Nightclub Two Step Level I Great dance to know for slow music. Starting with the basics and building each week. Singles and couples welcome. Rotating partners is optional. Cost for 4 weeks: $40/person, $75/couple, $32/college student 8:00 to 9:15 pm Nightclub Two Step Level II Great alternative dance for slow music. Must know basics for this class. We do rotate partners. Cost for 4 weeks: $45/person, $85/couple, $32/college student. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]

DFW Swing Out Class

Thu 6 Dec 2018, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]

Gator Salsa Club Bachata

Thu 6 Dec 2018, 7 pm. O'Connell Center Practice Court, by Gate 3, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

International Folk Dancing

Thu 6 Dec 2018, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]

Lindy Swing, Waltz and Argentine Tango with Andy 3 of 3

Thu 6 Dec 2018, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lindy Swing 8:00 pm Waltz 9:00 pm Argentine Tango For all levels. Mostly practice time. Some instruction. Walk around help as requested. Come on out for a fun evening of dancing. Three week series, skipping Thanksgiving Thursday November 22. Each hour consists of both instruction and dancing. Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed. The more you dance, the faster you learn. The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster. Cost per person: $10 per night, or $5 student If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Thu 6 Dec 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class: Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm Bachata Class: Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]

Salsa in Space

Thu 6 Dec 2018, 11 pm-4 am. Gainesville's newest Latin Night. Every Thursday Night. Salsa and Bachata from 11 pm to 2 am. A Mix of Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Requests from 2 am to 4 am. ID Required, must be 18+ to enter. $2 Cover before 12 am, $5 Cover 12 am to 4 am. Refreshments available. No outside food or drinks allowed inside. No alcohol sold or allowed inside Space. Space Ultralounge, 601 S Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]


Friday 7 December 2018

First Fridays Social Dance Party

Fri 7 Dec 2018, 7-10 pm. Smooth Flava's First Fridays Social Dance Party. Everyone is welcome. Help create our own dance community. Each one, invite one. DJ 44 will keep the music right. Get your eat, drink and dance. 7 to 9 pm happy hour drink specials. Drink and food specials. Elks Lodge, 511 SW 4 Avenue, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]

Swing Dance Class and Social - Winter Formal

Fri 7 Dec 2018, 8 pm-12 am. Dress your best and join us for our annual Winter Formal at the Rion Ballroom at the Reitz Union to end the year! There will be lessons, a photo booth, and lots of swing dancing. And we'll be having Swing Theory as our live band! Lessons: Basic 6 Count: 6 count Connection Cont. Demi Bauta and Zach Bush Special Topic: Aesthetic and Stylization Gabor Horvath and Jennifer Yu Live Band: Swing Theory Photographer: Jonathan Hui The admission is $10 and it will be at the Rion Ballroom at the Reitz Union. Parking is available in the Reitz Union parking garage after 4:30 pm. Reitz Union, Rion Ballroom, UF Campus, Gainesville. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]


Saturday 8 December 2018

Ballroom Dance Party

Sat 8 Dec 2018, 7:30-10:30 pm. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. No partner necessary. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $15 per person, $25 per couple, $12 for Parris Dance students, or $8 college student. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]

Argentine Tango Milonga El Abrazo with Andy

Sat 8 Dec 2018, 8 pm-12 am. Argentine Tango Milonga located in Gainesville, Florida for dancers in Gainesville, and other nearby cities (Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Ormond, Daytona, Tallahassee, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa) in North Florida, and visitors to our wonderful community. BYO drinks, water, wine, food and snacks for passionate dancing all night. Milonga El Abrazo de Gainesville is held regularly on the second Saturday of each month. Easy parking, great lighting and security. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, 32606. Steve Littler, 352-226-1103. $10, $5 student. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Sat 8 Dec 2018, 9 pm-1:30 am. Taste Modern Kitchen and Old San Juan Gastronomia host Saturday Latin Dance Nights. Dance, dance, dance the night away at our Taste Modern Kitchen, located downtown in the Sun Center East. We have a different band each Saturday for you!!! Mark the day at your calendar and come ready to dance, eat our authentic Puerto Rican Food and drink from Taste Modern Kitchen Full cash bar. We will open at 5 pm with a happy hour until 8 pm. All drinks will have a 50% off (except Medalla beer). The food will be served from 5 pm until 11 pm. Taste Modern Kitchen, 101 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][events]

Salsa Mundial Monthly Social

Sat 8 Dec 2018, 9 pm-2 am. Join us for another awesome night of dancing with great Latin music. Let's dance with our instructors favorite songs. DJ Koji will be playing your favorite Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha songs all night long. Between 11 pmand 1 am, he will be playing Salsa Mundial instructors' favorites. There will be a Salsa workshop (Intermediate Level) by Choeeta and Koji, 9-10 pm. This event is open to the public, so please bring your friends and family. Come before 10:20 pm to get a discounted rate. Salsa workshop: 9:00 - 10:00 pm Social: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am Attire: Dress to impress Prices: Salsa workshop: $5 Social: $10 ($7 if you come in before 10:20 pm) $7 ($5 if you come in before 10:20 pm) for student or out-of-town guest with valid photo ID Workshop and Social: $12 or $10 for student or out-of-town guest. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]


Sunday 9 December 2018

Nia Holistic Movement

Sun 9 Dec 2018, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation. This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness. Parking is available at the back of the building Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot. First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class. Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Sun 9 Dec 2018, 11 am. Warm up beginning at 10:30 am. Sweat your prayers at Dance Church. Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning. What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun. Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you. Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance. - 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance. - Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath. - Followed by a delectable vegan potluck. - This is a substance free event - Get in an altered state completely naturally This dance ha ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]

Tap Dancing

Sun 9 Dec 2018, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Baila Caliente Variety Sunday

Sun 9 Dec 2018, 4-6 pm. Our Variety Classes includes Body Isolation/Afro Cuban, Salsa On2, Cha-Cha-Cha, Kizomba, and Ladies Styling. The variety classes do not teach salsa on1 and regular bachata because we offer those classes during the week. Each Variety class will have a special guest instructor or an instructor from Baila Caliente. Each session will challenge you and open your eyes to other dance that will improve you regular salsa and bachata dances. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. $15. Baila Caliente - [email][events]

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

Sun 9 Dec 2018, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

Sun 9 Dec 2018, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun. No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance. Beginner Class 5:30 PM Group Class 6:00 PM Social Dance 7:00 PM Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff. Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]

UF Argentine Tango Class

Sun 9 Dec 2018, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners 7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be. Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level. What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]


Monday 10 December 2018

Lindy Swing and Two Step with Andy

Mon 10 Dec 2018, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Two Step 6:30 pm Lindy Swing Each class is one hour with lots of dancing. Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed. The more you dance, the faster you learn. The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster. As always, if financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me. $10 per night per person, or $5 per night students. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]

Theatre Dance

Mon 10 Dec 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

English Country Dancing

Mon 10 Dec 2018, 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. 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]

Adult Ballet

Mon 10 Dec 2018, 7-8 pm. Teacher Gabby. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Gator Salsa Club LA Style

Mon 10 Dec 2018, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

Ballroom

Mon 10 Dec 2018, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Israeli Dancing with Andy

Mon 10 Dec 2018, 7:30-9 pm. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night, per family. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]


Tuesday 11 December 2018

Ballroom Dance

Tue 11 Dec 2018, 7-7:45 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen

Tue 11 Dec 2018, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]

DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna

Tue 11 Dec 2018, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]

Scottish Country Dancing

Tue 11 Dec 2018, 7-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]

Dance Camp International Folk

Tue 11 Dec 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]


Wednesday 12 December 2018

Beginner Belly Dance

Wed 12 Dec 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Irish Dance

Wed 12 Dec 2018, 6-9 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]

Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa

Wed 12 Dec 2018, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

Baila Caliente End of 2018 Gift Exchange Potluck

Wed 12 Dec 2018, 8-11 pm. We have so much to be thankful for. Lets get together and share stories reflect on the year that was, exchange gifts and and spread love. If you attended last year you remember how much fun it was. Join us for our annual holiday gift exchange and potluck. If you decide to attend, please bring a gift of no more and $15 to exchange. We will hangout and eat good food and drink your favorite beverage. Dj Ocho will keep the music live. Looking Forward to see you all. Happy Holidays. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]


Thursday 13 December 2018

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Nightclub Two Step

Thu 13 Dec 2018, 7-9:15 pm. 7:00 to 8:00 pm Nightclub Two Step Level I Great dance to know for slow music. Starting with the basics and building each week. Singles and couples welcome. Rotating partners is optional. Cost for 4 weeks: $40/person, $75/couple, $32/college student 8:00 to 9:15 pm Nightclub Two Step Level II Great alternative dance for slow music. Must know basics for this class. We do rotate partners. Cost for 4 weeks: $45/person, $85/couple, $32/college student. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]

DFW Swing Out Class

Thu 13 Dec 2018, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]

Gator Salsa Club Bachata

Thu 13 Dec 2018, 7 pm. O'Connell Center Practice Court, by Gate 3, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

International Folk Dancing

Thu 13 Dec 2018, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Thu 13 Dec 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class: Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm Bachata Class: Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]

Salsa in Space

Thu 13 Dec 2018, 11 pm-4 am. Gainesville's newest Latin Night. Every Thursday Night. Salsa and Bachata from 11 pm to 2 am. A Mix of Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Requests from 2 am to 4 am. ID Required, must be 18+ to enter. $2 Cover before 12 am, $5 Cover 12 am to 4 am. Refreshments available. No outside food or drinks allowed inside. No alcohol sold or allowed inside Space. Space Ultralounge, 601 S Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]


Friday 14 December 2018

Contra Dance in Melrose

Fri 14 Dec 2018, 7:30-10 pm. Melrose Art and Culture Center, #301, Hwy 26, corner of Grove Street, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]


Saturday 15 December 2018

Contra Dance

Sat 15 Dec 2018, 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. Dress in your pirate best. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]

Argentine Tango Milonga dell Amicizia with Rosanna

Sat 15 Dec 2018, 8-11 pm. Lovely Argentine Tango Milonga with Rosanna's home cooking. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Andrea Pham. $10, $5 student. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Sat 15 Dec 2018, 9 pm-1:30 am. Taste Modern Kitchen and Old San Juan Gastronomia host Saturday Latin Dance Nights. Dance, dance, dance the night away at our Taste Modern Kitchen, located downtown in the Sun Center East. We have a different band each Saturday for you!!! Mark the day at your calendar and come ready to dance, eat our authentic Puerto Rican Food and drink from Taste Modern Kitchen Full cash bar. We will open at 5 pm with a happy hour until 8 pm. All drinks will have a 50% off (except Medalla beer). The food will be served from 5 pm until 11 pm. Taste Modern Kitchen, 101 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][events]


Sunday 16 December 2018

Nia Holistic Movement

Sun 16 Dec 2018, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation. This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness. Parking is available at the back of the building Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot. First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class. Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]

Vintage Waltz

Sun 16 Dec 2018, 2-5 pm. Invite a new dancer. Bring a friend. First time attendees get in free. Please wear non-scuff shoes in the building to protect the fine dance floor. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Patrick Harrigan. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [events]

Tap Dancing

Sun 16 Dec 2018, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Baila Caliente Variety Sunday

Sun 16 Dec 2018, 4-6 pm. Our Variety Classes includes Body Isolation/Afro Cuban, Salsa On2, Cha-Cha-Cha, Kizomba, and Ladies Styling. The variety classes do not teach salsa on1 and regular bachata because we offer those classes during the week. Each Variety class will have a special guest instructor or an instructor from Baila Caliente. Each session will challenge you and open your eyes to other dance that will improve you regular salsa and bachata dances. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. $15. Baila Caliente - [email][events]

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

Sun 16 Dec 2018, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

Sun 16 Dec 2018, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun. No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance. Beginner Class 5:30 PM Group Class 6:00 PM Social Dance 7:00 PM Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff. Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]

UF Argentine Tango Class

Sun 16 Dec 2018, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners 7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be. Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level. What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Sun 16 Dec 2018, 7 pm. Warm up beginning at 6:30 pm. Sweat your prayers at Dance Church. Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning. What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun. Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you. Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance. - 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance. - Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath. - Followed by a delectable vegan potluck. - This is a substance free event - Get in an altered state completely naturally This dance hap ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]


Monday 17 December 2018

Theatre Dance

Mon 17 Dec 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

English Country Dancing

Mon 17 Dec 2018, 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. 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]

Adult Ballet

Mon 17 Dec 2018, 7-8 pm. Teacher Gabby. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Gator Salsa Club LA Style

Mon 17 Dec 2018, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

Ballroom

Mon 17 Dec 2018, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]


Tuesday 18 December 2018

Ballroom Dance

Tue 18 Dec 2018, 7-7:45 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen

Tue 18 Dec 2018, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]

DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna

Tue 18 Dec 2018, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]

Scottish Country Dancing

Tue 18 Dec 2018, 7-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]

Dance Camp International Folk

Tue 18 Dec 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]


Wednesday 19 December 2018

Beginner Belly Dance

Wed 19 Dec 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Irish Dance

Wed 19 Dec 2018, 6-9 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]

West Coast Swing Class Holidaze Blues 9th Annual

Wed 19 Dec 2018, 7-9:30 pm. Please join us for our 9th annual Holidaze Blues West Coast Swing Dance. We will be having an ugly sweater contest too. Be sure to wear your worst, er, I mean, best. WHO: Josh and Judi, Hosts with the Mosts WHAT: A mix of Blues and Holiday West Coast Swing tunes, along with a little 2 Step, East Coast Swing, Waltz, and Night Club 2. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $15 per person. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]

Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa

Wed 19 Dec 2018, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]


Thursday 20 December 2018

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Nightclub Two Step

Thu 20 Dec 2018, 7-9:15 pm. 7:00 to 8:00 pm Nightclub Two Step Level I Great dance to know for slow music. Starting with the basics and building each week. Singles and couples welcome. Rotating partners is optional. Cost for 4 weeks: $40/person, $75/couple, $32/college student 8:00 to 9:15 pm Nightclub Two Step Level II Great alternative dance for slow music. Must know basics for this class. We do rotate partners. Cost for 4 weeks: $45/person, $85/couple, $32/college student. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]

DFW Swing Out Class

Thu 20 Dec 2018, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]

International Folk Dancing

Thu 20 Dec 2018, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Thu 20 Dec 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class: Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm Bachata Class: Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]

Salsa in Space

Thu 20 Dec 2018, 11 pm-4 am. Gainesville's newest Latin Night. Every Thursday Night. Salsa and Bachata from 11 pm to 2 am. A Mix of Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Requests from 2 am to 4 am. ID Required, must be 18+ to enter. $2 Cover before 12 am, $5 Cover 12 am to 4 am. Refreshments available. No outside food or drinks allowed inside. No alcohol sold or allowed inside Space. Space Ultralounge, 601 S Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]


Saturday 22 December 2018

Holiday Ballroom Dance Party

Sat 22 Dec 2018, 7:30-10:30 pm. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. No partner necessary. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $15 per person, $25 per couple, $12 for Parris Dance students, or $8 college student. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Sat 22 Dec 2018, 9 pm-1:30 am. Taste Modern Kitchen and Old San Juan Gastronomia host Saturday Latin Dance Nights. Dance, dance, dance the night away at our Taste Modern Kitchen, located downtown in the Sun Center East. We have a different band each Saturday for you!!! Mark the day at your calendar and come ready to dance, eat our authentic Puerto Rican Food and drink from Taste Modern Kitchen Full cash bar. We will open at 5 pm with a happy hour until 8 pm. All drinks will have a 50% off (except Medalla beer). The food will be served from 5 pm until 11 pm. Taste Modern Kitchen, 101 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][events]


Sunday 23 December 2018

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Sun 23 Dec 2018, 11 am. Warm up beginning at 10:30 am. Sweat your prayers at Dance Church. Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning. What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun. Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you. Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance. - 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance. - Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath. - Followed by a delectable vegan potluck. - This is a substance free event - Get in an altered state completely naturally This dance ha ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]

Tap Dancing

Sun 23 Dec 2018, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Baila Caliente Variety Sunday

Sun 23 Dec 2018, 4-6 pm. Our Variety Classes includes Body Isolation/Afro Cuban, Salsa On2, Cha-Cha-Cha, Kizomba, and Ladies Styling. The variety classes do not teach salsa on1 and regular bachata because we offer those classes during the week. Each Variety class will have a special guest instructor or an instructor from Baila Caliente. Each session will challenge you and open your eyes to other dance that will improve you regular salsa and bachata dances. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. $15. Baila Caliente - [email][events]

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

Sun 23 Dec 2018, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

Sun 23 Dec 2018, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun. No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance. Beginner Class 5:30 PM Group Class 6:00 PM Social Dance 7:00 PM Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff. Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]


Monday 24 December 2018

Israeli Dancing with Andy

Mon 24 Dec 2018, 7:30-9 pm. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night, per family. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]


Thursday 27 December 2018

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Nightclub Two Step

Thu 27 Dec 2018, 7-9:15 pm. 7:00 to 8:00 pm Nightclub Two Step Level I Great dance to know for slow music. Starting with the basics and building each week. Singles and couples welcome. Rotating partners is optional. Cost for 4 weeks: $40/person, $75/couple, $32/college student 8:00 to 9:15 pm Nightclub Two Step Level II Great alternative dance for slow music. Must know basics for this class. We do rotate partners. Cost for 4 weeks: $45/person, $85/couple, $32/college student. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]

DFW Swing Out Class

Thu 27 Dec 2018, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]

International Folk Dancing

Thu 27 Dec 2018, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]

Lindy Swing, Waltz and Argentine Tango with Andy

Thu 27 Dec 2018, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lindy Swing 8:00 pm Waltz 9:00 pm Argentine Tango For all levels. Mostly practice time. Some instruction. Walk around help as requested. Come on out for a fun evening of dancing. Each hour consists of some instruction and a lot of dancing. Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed. The more you dance, the faster you learn. The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster. Cost per person: $10 per night, or $5 student If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Thu 27 Dec 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class: Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm Bachata Class: Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]


Saturday 29 December 2018

352 Dance Holiday Party

Sat 29 Dec 2018, 4-8 pm. We are having a holiday party. Free and open to past, present, and future students, their families, and, instructors This is pot-luck style, just bring some snack-y foods. Let me know what you are bringing beforehand so we don't have two of the same thing. We will also be having a naughty white elephant gift exchange. $10 MAX Value Make it silly, weird funny, ridiculous, get creative. Check out pinterest for some ideas. Gifts must be wrapped. No Immediate Re-Stealing. Once a gift is stolen from one person, that person can not immediately steal it back. Bring your dancing shoes, because after all, we are at the studio there is going to be dancing. We will also have some games to play. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Sat 29 Dec 2018, 9 pm-1:30 am. Taste Modern Kitchen and Old San Juan Gastronomia host Saturday Latin Dance Nights. Dance, dance, dance the night away at our Taste Modern Kitchen, located downtown in the Sun Center East. We have a different band each Saturday for you!!! Mark the day at your calendar and come ready to dance, eat our authentic Puerto Rican Food and drink from Taste Modern Kitchen Full cash bar. We will open at 5 pm with a happy hour until 8 pm. All drinks will have a 50% off (except Medalla beer). The food will be served from 5 pm until 11 pm. Taste Modern Kitchen, 101 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][events]

Salsa Mundial End of Year Social

Sat 29 Dec 2018, 10 pm-2 am. This will be our last social of the year. DJ Koji will be playing your favorite Salsa and Bachata tunes (Here's the breakdown: 60% Salsa, 40% Bachata before midnight; 40% Salsa, 60% Bachata from midnight to 2AM) with a few Cha-cha songs all night long. This event is open to the public, so please bring your friends and family. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10, $7 for student or out-of-town guest with valid photo ID. Salsa Mundial - [facebook][email][events]


Sunday 30 December 2018

Advanced Contra Dance

Sun 30 Dec 2018, 4-7 pm. Waltzing at 2:30 pm. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Sun 30 Dec 2018, 7 pm. Warm up beginning at 6:30 pm. Sweat your prayers at Dance Church. Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning. What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun. Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you. Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance. - 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance. - Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath. - Followed by a delectable vegan potluck. - This is a substance free event - Get in an altered state completely naturally This dance hap ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]


Monday 31 December 2018

Global Peace Dance New Year's Eve

Mon 31 Dec 2018, 7:30-10 pm. Dances of Universal Peace, Sufi Dancing, welcomes men and women of all faiths to participate in the Global Peace Dance on New Year's Eve at UCG. In a sacred and joyful candlelit atmosphere, live music, singing and dancing bring the year to closure and welcome the new as we ring bells in a spirit of harmony and optimism. The simple circle dances will be taught byn DiAnahita and everyone joins in. Come alone or bring a friend. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Diana Kanoy, 352-546-1345. Suggested Donation $10. Dances of Universal Peace - Gainesville - [DancesOfUniversalPeace][email][events]

New Years Eve Ballroom Dance Party with Chris and Bonnie

Mon 31 Dec 2018, 9 pm. Mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. No partner necessary. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Free. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]

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