Ongoing
Sundays
Ongoing Sundays, 10-11 am. Cost: Donation-based (suggested $15 per class)
Who is welcome: Everyone. Beginners and all fitness levels.
Feel free to contact Sarit to RSVP or with any questions. See you there.
Whether you are new to Nia or a seasoned enthusiast, this is the perfect chance to move and connect with yourself in the peaceful surroundings of the Thomas Center Gardens. Start your Sunday mornings with joyful movement and community.
Nia blends elements of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness, offering a low-impact, adaptable practice suitable for all fitness levels. Classes are designed to be playful yet empowering, enhancing your pleasure, strength, mobility, and overall well-being in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Meet Your Instructor: Sarit Sela
Sarit is an architect, artist, and movement instructor. As a First Degree Black Belt Nia instructor, she has been teaching movement, mindfulness, and creativity in Gainesville since 2 ... Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Sundays, 10-11 am. Give arms to our brothes in Israel. Join us to nourish your body and soul as we lay Tefillin, say the Shema, and enjoy breakfast. Special 15 minute Chassidic Philosophy video presentation of the Living Torah series. Bring your own Tefillin or use one of our pairs. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Sundays, 2:30-3:30 pm. A class to learn contemporary Hebrew. Gainesville, 32604. Avital, 352-376-1508 ext.108. $7/ Student. Jewish Community Center Without Walls - [email][events]
Ongoing Sundays, 4-7 pm. Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Sundays, 5-6:30 pm. For all ages, providing harmonies to melodies for selected B'nai Israel services. We learn to sing, read and experience Jewish music together during group rehearsals. If you like to sing and can follow a line of music, please join us. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Kris Cohen 386-418-4626, Libby Brateman 352-376-6835. Congregation B'nai Israel - [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, 1:30-3:30 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
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 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7-8 pm. B'nai Israel Social Hall, Gainesville. 352-373-1806. $10 m, $12 nm. Jewish Community Center Without Walls - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7-9 pm. 7:00 - 8:00 pm Israeli Circle Dancing
8:00 - 9:00 pm Israeli Partner Dancing
$10 per family.
Beginners welcome.
Come out to enjoy great music and exuberant dancing.
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Tuesdays
Ongoing Tuesdays. A freewheeling discussion of the Book of Genesis. Takes place at lunchtime in the Hillel Dining Room. Kosher Lunch available. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Synagogue Office, Gainesville, 32605. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7 am-8:30 pm. Jewish instrumental dance music jam session. All instruments and levels welcome. B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. 352-371-3249. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 8-8:45 am. Prayer followed by Halacha 101. Coffee and cake served. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 5-7:30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Oaks Mall, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. No dancing on 11/12.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Waltz
$10 per night
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm. Kosher, social night out. No reservations necessary. Come hang out with friends and enjoy good Kosher food. An opportunity to get a fresh, home- cooked, delicious meal, and taste a variety of Kosher culinary delights. Cost: Students $7 Adult $10 Child $6 Café Chabad is subsidized by: Dr. & Mrs. Michael & Betty Wolf In loving memory of his father: Chanoch Elazar Ben Toviah Noach - Leonard Wolf. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6 pm. Evening weekday Minhah / Maariv. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [bnagiainesville][email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:15-9:15 pm. 6:15 pm - Casino Salsa
7:30 pm - Social dancing. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. Gator Salsa Club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][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]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 8:45-9:45 pm. Confront your temptations. Study Ethics of our Fathers. Call for location, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Wednesdays
Ongoing Wednesdays, 9-10 am. B'nai Israel Social Hall, Gainesville. 352-373-1806. $10 m, $12 nm. Jewish Community Center Without Walls - [email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 10 am. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Denise Blumenthal, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm. Join Sarit for weekly outdoor Nia classes at the Thomas Center Gardens.
Nia is a low-impact movement technique, inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. Nia is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia creates a playful and powerful experience, boosting pleasure, strength, mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Small group classes are facilitated in a relaxed, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Sarit Ben-David Sela is a Black Belt Nia Instructor, who has been sharing her passion to Nia with the Gainesville community since 2011. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Sarit. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm. Feel like a new, fun and challenging hobby? Give Argentine Tango a try. Confirm dates as there is no dancing during breaks.
We will do individual exercises and partner activities to understand this improvisational dance! We will explore various concepts of connection (to oneself, to the music, to the dance partner, to the dance floor, to other social dancers).
Parking is available on campus after 5 pm.
What to wear? If you own a pair of salsa shoes, jazz/ballet flats, or Toms, those work great. If not, bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. Partner Dance? You are welcome to join with or without a partner. Those who come alone will be paired up.
Everyone is expected to be respectful of others. UF Student Conduct Code applies (please review the UF Orange Book). UF J Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio B, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [baila-caliente1][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [gifd][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. $10 - Beginner Class 7 - 8 pm
$10 - Beyond the Basics Class 8 - 9 pm
Every Wednesday Two Classes.
No partner needed.
At 7 pm learn a New Dance or drill your Basics to continue building that muscle memory.
Then at 8 pm learn fundamentals to bridge the basic concepts in our Beyond the Basics lesson.
Casual Attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels (but not flip flops) are best for this dance.
Join our every Wednesday West Coast Swing group classes.
Cost for each lesson is $10
Instructor : Carol Smith
Private Lessons Available contact Carol Smith to schedule yours.
See you on the Dance Floor. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9 pm. Ongoing Argentine Tango class and practice in a private home. Gainesville. Andrea Pham. Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 8:45 pm. Broaden your horizons & change your perspectives on life: Study Chassidus Presented by: Chanie Goldman & open discussion. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Thursdays
Ongoing Thursdays. Every Thursday morning we meet at 7:00 am for Morning prayer followed by social schmooze with Rabbi Kaiman over Bagels and Coffee. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [bnaigainesville][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 10:30 am. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 1-5 pm. 1 pm Intermediate to Advanced $6
3 pm Improver $3
4 pm Beginner $3
Line dancing with instructor Weber Wen. Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala, 34476. Weber Wen. Public - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 5-7:30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Oaks Mall, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-9 pm. No dancing 11/14.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Rumba
$10 per night
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford.
Andrew Weitzen
352-327-3672
publish@gainesvilledance.com
www.gainesvilledance.com. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Israeli dance class with Kathie Kline. Confirm before going. Not held every week. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 2925 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Join us for line dancing. Meet people and have fun all while dancing. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $12. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Watters Dance Studio, 16 NW 70 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-10:30 pm. 6:30 pm - On-1 Salsa
7:45 pm - Bachata
8:45 pm Social Dancing. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Connect your body, mind, and soul in fitness exercises and meditation. Temple Shir Shalom, 3855 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville, 32604. Laura or Avital, 352-328-5150 or 352-376-1508 ext. 108. $10 M/ $12 NM/ Class. Jewish Community Center Without Walls - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7 pm. Study new insights into the Torah portion with some tasty pasta Event Location: Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center 8:00 pm Chanie's Kitchen Mix, bake & experience the secrets of Kosher cooking Presented by: head chef Chanie. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:15-9:15 pm. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 pm. Gainesville Swing Dancing every Thursday evening from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, you can find us at the Rosa B Williams Center. We kick off the night with a one-hour beginner lesson, followed by two hours of social dancing in a beautiful, air-conditioned hardwood dance hall.
We cannot wait to hit the dance floor with all of you.
No partner or experience needed.
Parking:
Free street parking is available in front of or beside the building, as well as in the nearby Friends of the Library lot.
Admission:
Free, donations encouraged via cash or Venmo.
Connect with Us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gainesvillelindyscoop/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gainesville.swingdancing/
GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/94661829/xshrLqwd
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/gainesville_swingdancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 8 pm. Mix, bake & experience the secrets of Kosher cooking Presented by: head chef Chanie. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Fridays
Ongoing Fridays, 6 pm. Friday evening services. On 3rd Friday of the month there is an additional, alternative service at 8pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Denise Blumenthal, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Fridays, 6:30 pm. Reform, conservative, orthodox, mind, body and spirit Friday night services. Kosher dinner follows. 2020 West University Avenue, Gainesville. Rabbi Jonathan Siger, 352-372-2900. Hillel Foundation at the University of Florida - [email][events]
Ongoing Fridays, 6:45 pm. Turn your Friday night into Shabbat at your home away from home Lubavitch. Join us with your friends for prayer, followed by kiddush, song, challah, Shabbat dinner and warm words of Torah. Soul Strings, study and prayer from 6:45 to 7:30pm, followed by services and dinner. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Fridays, 8 pm. Get into the Jewish Gator Spirit. Shabbat on Fifth Ave. Join us with your friends for Prayer, followed by Kiddush, Song, Challah, delicious Shabbat dinner, warm words of Torah & dessert buffet. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Saturdays
Ongoing Saturdays. Saturday Mornings 8:30 am Torah Circle. 9:30 am Shaharit. 10 am Tot Shabbat - Babysitting for 2 years and older. 10 am Junior Congregation - 4th through 7th Graders. Saturday evenings Minhah and Maariv services, check times each week. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Ongoing Saturdays. A lively weekly discussion of the weekly Torah portion led by Howard Lidsky. Come join us. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [bnaigainesville][email][events]
Ongoing Saturdays. Shabbat Morning Prayer experience for tots and kids. Supervised and interactive prayer/play/refreshments. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [bnaigainesville][email][events]
Ongoing Saturdays, 10:15 am. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Saturdays, 10:30 am. Shacharit 10:30am Torah Reading 11:30am Followed by Mussaf, Kiddush & Farbrengen. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Ongoing Saturdays, 7 pm. As the Shabbat Queen departs and darkness descends, the Havdalah ceremony fills us with hope and courage. Start your week on a high note. Every Saturday night fifteen minutes after Shabbat is over, join us for Havdalah service followed by a short inspirational living Torah video presentation. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Other
Ongoing Other. Not only do you get to learn new dance moves at our social dances, but you can meet new people from the Ocala area and make new friends with an obvious shared interest. As you learn, you will be able to take these dances to family gatherings, clubs, and anywhere else you hear music. The instructors at Arthur Murray Dance Centers Ocala include: Bachata, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Merengue, and Zouk. 3842 W Newberry Rd, Suite 1-G, Gainesville. 352-231-8485. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [dance][facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Other. Not only do you get to learn new dance moves at our social dances, but you can meet new people from the Ocala area and make new friends with an obvious shared interest. As you learn, you will be able to take these dances to family gatherings, clubs, and anywhere else you hear music. The instructors at Arthur Murray Dance Centers Ocala include: Bachata, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Merengue, and Zouk. 304 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, 34471. 352-231-8485. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [arthurmurrayocala][events]
Ongoing Other. Downstairs gourmet, kosher lunch and dinner daily. Upstairs Oy Vey Cafe with organic coffee, burgers and snacks. Lunch daily 11:30-2pm. Dinner server 5:30-7pm Sunday-Thursday. Oy Vey Cafe with full espresso bar, specialty coffee, drinks, fresh bagels, biscotti, and Tazo teas. Open mornings 8am-12 noon. Evenings 7-11pm. 2020 W University Avenue, Gainesville. 352-372-2900. Hillel Foundation at the University of Florida - [email][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]
Ongoing Other. Maimonides Society provides several ongoing, social service programs. Visit our website for details. Programs include: Volunteer-Outreach. Shabbat Dinner for Seniors, Caregivers' Support, Holiday Baskets for Seniors, Educational Seminars/Socials, Shalom Baby to welcome each new Jewish baby into our community with a very special gift bag, and Special Programs such our bone marrow donor drive, that enable us to perform mitzvot that may have far-reaching ramifications. Gainesville. Harriett Pawliger, 352-331-7340. Maimonides Society - [email][events]
2007
January 2007
Sunday 7 January 2007
Sun 7 Jan 2007, 4-7 pm. Come and dance with the GODS. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Beginner lesson at 3:30; dance from 4-7. $5 for children, used for videos or baby sitter. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $7 adults, $5 kids. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [afn][email][events]
Monday 8 January 2007
Mon 8 Jan to Mon 29 Jan 2007, 8:30-9:30 pm. West Coast Swing - Getting Started with the Basics. This level starts with the introduction of WCS & basic 6-count patterns. Instructor Phyllis Cannon-Whipple will teach this 4-week class on Monday evenings. Compass Health & Fitness Center, 3438 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Trish Sands, 352-351-2423. $35. Ocala West Coast Swing - [email][events]
Tuesday 9 January 2007
Tue 9 Jan to Tue 13 Feb 2007. 708 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville. Rona, 352-692-0132. $55 for 6 weeks. Hip Moves Fitness Studio - [email][events]
Wednesday 10 January 2007
Wed 10 Jan to Wed 31 Jan 2007, 7:30-8:30 pm. Learn nightclub-style foxtrot during this 4-week group class on Wednesday evenings beginning 1/10/07. Compass Health & Fitness Center, 3438 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Trish Sands, 352-351-2423. $35. Ocala West Coast Swing - [email][events]
Friday 12 January 2007
Fri 12 Jan to Sun 14 Jan 2007. Third annual English Infusion weekend with guest teacher, Scott Higgs, from Philadelphia and music by Full Circle and others. Admission includes cabin space, meals, all dance events. Special rates for guests, children & partial attendance available. O'Leno State Park, 410 S.E. Oleno Park Road, High Springs, 32643. Tara Bolker. $85 if paid by 11/20. Full Circle Music - [p2c2e][email][events]
Fri 12 Jan to Sun 14 Jan 2007. A 4-day Lindy Exchange held at multiple venues in Hallandale, Hollywood, Ft. Lauderdale. DJs and live music. Registration limited to 225 dancers. This year's fun theme is James Bond-007. Cost is $80 after 11/28. Hallandale. Sergio Loreto, 954-692-3466. $65 by 11/28. Swing Affair - [soflex][email][events]
Saturday 13 January 2007
Sat 13 Jan 2007, 9 am. Breakfast 9, speaker 9:30. Ellen Gershow Attorney-at-Law specializing in estate tax matters. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Sat 13 Jan 2007, 8:30-11 pm. Dance to your favorite tunes of yesterday and today; Fox-Trot, Cha- Cha- Cha, Tango, Swing, Salsa, Waltz, and more. Variety of dance partners. Come join the fun and dance in a smoke free environment. 3550 SW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32608. Maria Alvarez, 352-375-7763. $7 - $10. Imperial Dance Studio - [imperialdancestudio][email][events]
Sunday 14 January 2007
Sun 14 Jan 2007, 3:30-7 pm. Dance contra, circles and squares to live music in the 1930's Recreation Hall on the banks of the Santa Fe River. Beginner lesson at 3:30pm, dance at 4pm. Dance tickets are $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for children plus the cost of park admission. O'Leno State Park, 410 S.E. Oleno Park Road (6 mi. north of High Springs on 441), High Springs. Tom Hogan, 352-472-7632. Flying Turtles String Band - [email][events]
Monday 15 January 2007
Mon 15 Jan to Mon 5 Feb 2007, 7:15-8:15 pm. Level 1 is designed for absolute beginners with no experience in Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Classes focus on techniques and connection. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Mon 15 Jan to Mon 29 Jan 2007, 8:30-9:30 pm. West Coast Swing - Getting Started with the Basics. This level starts with the introduction of WCS & basic 6-count patterns. Instructor Phyllis Cannon-Whipple will teach this 4-week class on Monday evenings. Compass Health & Fitness Center, 3438 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Trish Sands, 352-351-2423. $35. Ocala West Coast Swing - [email][events]
Mon 15 Jan to Mon 5 Feb 2007, 8:30-9:30 pm. Level 2 is for those with some experience in social Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Partners will be rotated. Material will be different for every class. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Wednesday 17 January 2007
Wed 17 Jan to Wed 31 Jan 2007, 7:30-8:30 pm. Learn nightclub-style foxtrot during this 4-week group class on Wednesday evenings beginning 1/10/07. Compass Health & Fitness Center, 3438 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Trish Sands, 352-351-2423. $35. Ocala West Coast Swing - [email][events]
Wed 17 Jan 2007, 8 pm. Free for Students:Admission: $10 Sponsor: $180. evening of dialog with:Doron Kornbluth Author of the acclaimed book "Why marry Jewish?"Doron Kornbluth is an internationally acclaimed dating & relationships expert & consultant. Lubavitch Jewish Center, 2021 NW 5th Ave.(five blocks north of the stadium), Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Friday 19 January 2007
Fri 19 Jan 2007, 10:30-11:30 am. Help your child explore the world of Shabbat For more information, please contact Chanie at: 336.5877. Lubavitch Jewish Center, 2021 NW 5th Ave.(five blocks north of the stadium), Gainesville, 32603. Chanie, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Fri 19 Jan 2007, 7:30 pm. Get in to the Jewish Gator Champion Shabbat spirit. Join us with your friends for Prayer, followed by Kiddush, Song, Challah and delicious Shabbat, at your home away from home. All are welcome. Services and Shabbat dinner will be held at: Lubavitch Jewish Center Shabbat Morning Services January 20 Shacharit 10:30am Torah Reading 11:30am followed by Mussaf & Kiddush. Lubavitch Jewish Center, 2021 NW 5th Ave.(five blocks north of the stadium), Gainesville, 32603. Chanie, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Fri 19 Jan 2007, 7:30 pm. Counting Our Blessings. Welcome Shabbat w/ song, dance and meditation. Bring desserts and drinks. Set-up at 7:15 p.m. P.O. Box 358721, UCG Fellowship Hall, NW 5th Ave. & 17th St., Gainesville, 32635-8721. 352-336-1007. P'nai Or Gainesville - [email][events]
Saturday 20 January 2007
Sat 20 Jan 2007, 11 am. OASIS:Sacred Chanting is a monthly gathering that allows the Gainesville community to experience a very sweet,meditative way to pray.:1/20,2/17,3/17,4/21,5/19 & 6/16. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard (in Classroom 3 at B'nai Israel), Gainesville, 32605. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Sat 20 Jan 2007, 8-11 pm. Come and dance with the GODS. Beginners welcome. No partner necessary. Beginner lesson at 7:30; dance from 8/11. $5 for children, used for videos or baby sitter. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $7 adults, $5 kids. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [afn][email][events]
Sunday 21 January 2007
Sun 21 Jan 2007, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Open waltz brunch. We will start promptly with a beginner's lesson from 10:30-11:00 and then follow up with an intermediate lesson. Cost for the brunch, lesson and dance is $5 - a real deal. Gainesville Dance & Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, 2nd Floor, Gainesville, 32604. Patricia Grace, 352-375-8139. $5. Gainesville Waltz - [gdma308][email][events]
Sun 21 Jan 2007, 3-8 pm. Meditative and joyful sacred circle dances that honor the world's spiritual traditions. Everyone joins in. Followed by mostly vegetarian potluck, and deeper dancing in the evening. Email for directions. Po Box 376, Ft. McCoy, 32134. D Kanoy, 352-546-1345. donation. Dances of Universal Peace - Gainesville - [DancesOfUniversalPeace][email][events]
Monday 22 January 2007
Mon 22 Jan to Mon 5 Feb 2007, 7:15-8:15 pm. Level 1 is designed for absolute beginners with no experience in Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Classes focus on techniques and connection. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Mon 22 Jan to Mon 29 Jan 2007, 8:30-9:30 pm. West Coast Swing - Getting Started with the Basics. This level starts with the introduction of WCS & basic 6-count patterns. Instructor Phyllis Cannon-Whipple will teach this 4-week class on Monday evenings. Compass Health & Fitness Center, 3438 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Trish Sands, 352-351-2423. $35. Ocala West Coast Swing - [email][events]
Mon 22 Jan to Mon 5 Feb 2007, 8:30-9:30 pm. Level 2 is for those with some experience in social Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Partners will be rotated. Material will be different for every class. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Tuesday 23 January 2007
Tue 23 Jan to Tue 27 Feb 2007, 6:30-8:30 pm. Come enjoy 6 Tuesdays of learning how to do the Tango Semi-Private Lessons: We are also offering semi-private lessons on Tuesday nights from 9:00 to 10:00pm at Orion Fitness for people who want to learn at a more accelerated pace. The cost will be $25 per person and will be limited to 4people. If you are interested please reply to this email. can registrar for the classes at: http://gainesville./gi/dynamic/offsite.?zi=1/XJ&sdn=gainesville&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fadmn.c.%2F%257Ece%2Fonreg.l. 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, 32608. (352) 395-5193. Santa Fe Community College Continuing Education Program - [events]
Wednesday 24 January 2007
Wed 24 Jan to Wed 31 Jan 2007, 7:30-8:30 pm. Learn nightclub-style foxtrot during this 4-week group class on Wednesday evenings beginning 1/10/07. Compass Health & Fitness Center, 3438 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Trish Sands, 352-351-2423. $35. Ocala West Coast Swing - [email][events]
Friday 26 January 2007
Fri 26 Jan to Sun 28 Jan 2007. Florida's biggest contra dance weekend. Featured bands are Hillbillies from Mars and Footloose. Weekend begins with Friday night potluck at 6pm; dancing begins 8pm and continues Sat & Sun. Gender-balanced event. Advanced registration required. Gulfport Casino, 5500 Shore Blvd. South, Gulfport. Stan Prince, 727-823-2725. $75; $85 after 12/26. Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance - [floridasnowball][email][events]
Fri 26 Jan 2007, 7:30-10 pm. Student practice party is open to the public, featuring social dancing in a smoke-free, uplifting environment. Appetizers and refreshments are provided. Mix of popular music for all dance styles. No partner is required & new dancers are always welcome. Dancin' Around Studio, 3960 South Pine Avenue, Ocala, 34480. John Whipple, 352-690-6637. $6students;$10guests. Dancin' Around Studio - [cwdancing][email][events]
Fri 26 Jan to Sat 27 Jan 2007, 7:30 pm. Chazan & Scholar in residence - Rabbi Levi Kaplan. & Director, Ivy League Torah Study Program. January 26: 7:30pm,Join us with your friends for Prayer led by Rabbi Kaplan, followed by Kiddush, Song,Challah, Shabbat dinner & warm words of Torah. January 27: 10:15am – Services & Torah reading 12:00pm - Mussaf, led by Rabbi Kaplan 1:00pm Kiddush Lunch & discussion with guest speaker Rabbi Levi Kaplan Is the Synagogue a Theater? Exploring the function of the cantor in the synagogue; to inspire, direct, entertain, exploit or all of the above. 4:00pm - Torah class 9:30pm - My Big Fat Mock Henna., Musical Havdallah & Sephardic treats Free & open to all students and the community - Shabbat Sponsor: $180.00. Lubavitch-Chabad, 2021 NW 5th Ave. (five blocks north of the stadium), Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
Saturday 27 January 2007
Sat 27 Jan 2007, 7:30 pm. Mosey on Down" to the B'nai Israel Sisterhood Square Dance. B'nai Israel Social Hall. Dinner will be served. RSVP by January 22nd. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. 352-376-1508. $25. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
Sunday 28 January 2007
Sun 28 Jan 2007, 6:55 pm. This dramatic film, based on the Myla Goldberg novel, is on the surface about a spelling bee. But on a deeper level, it is about the spiritual journeys of family members whose father (Richard Gere) is teaching a course in Kabbalah. Call for location. P.O. Box 358721, Gainesville, 32635-8721. 352-336-1007. P'nai Or Gainesville - [email][events]
Monday 29 January 2007
Mon 29 Jan to Mon 5 Feb 2007, 7:15-8:15 pm. Level 1 is designed for absolute beginners with no experience in Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Classes focus on techniques and connection. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Mon 29 Jan 2007, 8:30-9:30 pm. West Coast Swing - Getting Started with the Basics. This level starts with the introduction of WCS & basic 6-count patterns. Instructor Phyllis Cannon-Whipple will teach this 4-week class on Monday evenings. Compass Health & Fitness Center, 3438 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Trish Sands, 352-351-2423. $35. Ocala West Coast Swing - [email][events]
Mon 29 Jan to Mon 5 Feb 2007, 8:30-9:30 pm. Level 2 is for those with some experience in social Argentine tango. No partners are necessary. Partners will be rotated. Material will be different for every class. Class limited to 10 students. Cost is $35 for 4-week session or $10 per individual class. 7916 NW 35 Place, Gainesville. Andrea Pham, 352-375-0062. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Wednesday 31 January 2007
Wed 31 Jan 2007, 11:30 am. Monthly business meetings with speakers and networking. Registration and networking begins at 11:30 a.m. Luncheon and speaker begins at noon. Cash or check, no credit cards. Gainesville Country Club, 7300 SW 35 Way, Gainesville, 32604. Linda Garcia 352-745-6175, 352-466-4387. $15 - $20. Gainesville Area Innovation Network - [email][events]
Wed 31 Jan 2007, 7:30-8:30 pm. Learn nightclub-style foxtrot during this 4-week group class on Wednesday evenings beginning 1/10/07. Compass Health & Fitness Center, 3438 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Trish Sands, 352-351-2423. $35. Ocala West Coast Swing - [email][events]