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]
2011
October 2011
Saturday 1 October 2011
Sat 1 Oct 2011, 7:30-11 pm. 7:30 to 8:30 Dance lesson. Dancing starts at 8:30 pm. Come for the dance lesson then dance to your favorite music, mostly suitable for West Coast and all types of Swing, some slower Lindy, Salsa, Hustle, Cha Cha and a mix of tunes. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-2378. $10, $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Sat 1 Oct 2011, 7:30 pm. 7:30 to 8:30 lesson in the big room. 8:30 to midnight West Coast Swing in the big room DJed by Josh. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $10, $5 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Sunday 2 October 2011
Sun 2 Oct 2011, 2-5 pm. Argentine Tango practicas. Lovely, casual afternoon practice sessions with dance instruction and open dancing. Introduction for beginners to Argentine Tango. Beginners invited and welcome. Non-beginners invited and welcome to help future dance partners. Continue with technical exercises for everyone. Continue with the milonga class for all. Practice and dance as you wish. No frills, all thrills tango fun. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][email][events]
Sun 2 Oct 2011, 4-7 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sun 2 Oct 2011, 6-7 pm. Private jazz team practice for kids. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kevin Anderson, 352-301-6847. K-Arts - [email][events]
Monday 3 October 2011
Mon 3 Oct 2011, 7-8 pm. Beginning Israeli Dance 4-week series on Mondays September 12, 19, 26 and October 3 offered through Santa Fe College Community Education. No experience needed. Enjoy this easy, fun class. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy great music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [dept][email][events]
Friday 7 October 2011
Fri 7 Oct 2011, 8-10 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $10 for others. Practica only entrance is $5. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Burcin. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 8 October 2011
Sat 8 Oct 2011, 4 pm-2 am. A weekend of fun and dancing for an important cause. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Workshop from 5 to 8. Dancing from 8 to 2 am. Sunday October 9 Tango brunch from 11 to 3. In both big and small room. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Burcin. UF Argentine Tango Club - [more][email][events]
Sat 8 Oct 2011, 8 pm-0:30 am. Tango Pavadita joins UF Tango Club to support Tango for the Cure. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][email][events]
Sunday 9 October 2011
Sun 9 Oct 2011, 11 am-3 pm. Tango brunch and dancing from 11 to 3. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. In both big and small rooms. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Burcin. UF Argentine Tango Club - [more][email][events]
Sun 9 Oct 2011, 4-7 pm. Intro workshop at 3:30. Live music, friendly faces, easy to learn, fun for all. Everything you need to know about Contra dancing you will be taught before the dance. No need to bring a partner. $5 students, $8 over 21. Rion Ballroom, Reitz Union, University of Florida, Gainesville. Chelsea Moehlenbroch, 864-483-0866. UF Contra Dance Club - [events]
Sun 9 Oct 2011, 5-10 pm. With visiting guest instructor. Set up from 6 to 7. Dancing from 7 to 9:30. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Debbie Pais, 352-514-8560. Sacred Groove - [email][events]
Sun 9 Oct 2011, 6-9:30 pm. Four week series of putting the Lindy Swing Rhythm Turn into practice. We will go over numerous ways to add the rhythm turn to your dancing, connecting to 6-count movements, how to signal the difference between 6-count and 8-count and other number moves, how to dance to the music, adding Lindy styling, various pattern combinations, improvising your own moves, fine tuning your precision, exploring variations and how to communicate them without your partner knowing them in advance. From 6 to 7 is introduction to Swing dancing for new dancers. From 7 to 8:30 is the Lindy Swing Rhythm Turn series for dancers with some experience. From 8:30 to 9:30 is Hustle for all levels. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Sun 9 Oct 2011, 6-7 pm. Private jazz team practice for kids. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kevin Anderson, 352-301-6847. K-Arts - [email][events]
Thursday 13 October 2011
Thu 13 Oct 2011, 8-11 pm. 308 West University Avenue, Gainesville, 32608. Christian Campbell, 352-514-7411. Florida Balboa and Swing - [email][events]
Friday 14 October 2011
Fri 14 Oct 2011, 8-11 pm. Smooth old time music, variety of social dances Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba. Beautiful dance floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 512 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Joanne Bullard, 352-375-1996. $9, $7 members. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Fri 14 Oct 2011, 8-10 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $10 for others. Practica only entrance is $5. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Burcin. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 15 October 2011
Sat 15 Oct 2011, 1-2 pm. Private jazz team practice for kids. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kevin Anderson, 352-301-6847. K-Arts - [email][events]
Sat 15 Oct 2011, 8-11 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sat 15 Oct 2011, 8 pm-0:30 am. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 8:00 class. 9:00 dancing. Room set up starts at 7:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][email][events]
Sunday 16 October 2011
Sun 16 Oct 2011, 9 am-3 pm. In small room. Private lessons with West Coast Swing professional Danielle Blouin, with a West Coast Swing workshop and dance party in the afternoon and evening. Contact Josh to arrange for private lessons. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Sun 16 Oct 2011, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Typically held the 3rd Sunday of each month the morning after the 3rd Saturday contra dance. Door usually open by 10:15. Vintage Waltz from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. This month we we will have the Hoggetowne Fancy four piece band again. They play for the local English Country dance group. All levels and novices dancers welcome. Bring a dish to share, if you can. Brunch 10:30 until the food is gone. We provide coffee & water. Bring what you like if we don't have it. Partner not required to attend. Experienced dancers will often help new dancers if asked. We might do a lesson during the bands breaks. Use soft-soled shoes for dancing. All Vintage Waltz Dancing. Park down stairs under the building, or if in the Seigle Bldg. lot, get a parking pass up stairs. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 B. W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Joyce Thompson --- Don Page, J-352-371-8054 -- D-352-377-1918. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [email][events]
Sun 16 Oct 2011, 2-5 pm. Dance contra, circles and squares to live music in the 1930's Recreation Hall on the banks of the Santa Fe River. 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]
Sun 16 Oct 2011, 3-9 pm. West Coast Swing workshop and dancing with Danielle Blouin. 3:00 - 3:15 Doors open. 3:15 - 4:15 Workshop 1. 4:30 - 5:30 Workshop 2. 5:30 - 9 Dancing. Lite dinner included. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $25, $10 Dance only. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wednesday 19 October 2011
Wed 19 Oct 2011, 8-10:30 pm. Doors open at 8 pm for a night of mostly West Coast Swing dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $10, $5 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Friday 21 October 2011
Fri 21 Oct 2011, 6-7 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Intermediate to Advanced Ballroom from 6:30-7:30. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. You do not need to know this dance, but you do need to know how to dance. The class is for multiple levels at the same time. This is intended to be a small class with personal feedback from Kay to help each person with what they need to improve. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Fri 21 Oct 2011, 8-10 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $10 for others. Practica only entrance is $5. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Burcin. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 22 October 2011
Sat 22 Oct 2011, 8 pm-0:30 am. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 8:00 class. 9:00 dancing. Room set up starts at 7:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][email][events]
Sunday 23 October 2011
Sun 23 Oct 2011, 11 am-3 pm. Argentine Tango practicas. Lovely, casual afternoon practice sessions with dance instruction and open dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][email][events]
Sun 23 Oct 2011, 6-9:30 pm. Four week series of putting the Lindy Swing Rhythm Turn into practice. We will go over numerous ways to add the rhythm turn to your dancing, connecting to 6-count movements, how to signal the difference between 6-count and 8-count and other number moves, how to dance to the music, adding Lindy styling, various pattern combinations, improvising your own moves, fine tuning your precision, exploring variations and how to communicate them without your partner knowing them in advance. From 6 to 7 is introduction to Swing dancing for new dancers. From 7 to 8:30 is the Lindy Swing Rhythm Turn series for dancers with some experience. From 8:30 to 9:30 is Hustle for all levels. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 24 October 2011
Mon 24 Oct 2011, 6-7 pm. Private jazz team practice for kids. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kevin Anderson, 352-301-6847. K-Arts - [email][events]
Wednesday 26 October 2011
Wed 26 Oct 2011, 5:30-7 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thursday 27 October 2011
Thu 27 Oct 2011, 8-11 pm. 308 West University Avenue, Gainesville, 32608. Christian Campbell, 352-514-7411. Florida Balboa and Swing - [email][events]
Friday 28 October 2011
Fri 28 Oct 2011, 6-7 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Intermediate to Advanced Ballroom from 6:30-7:30. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. You do not need to know this dance, but you do need to know how to dance. The class is for multiple levels at the same time. This is intended to be a small class with personal feedback from Kay to help each person with what they need to improve. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Fri 28 Oct 2011, 7:30 pm. 7:30 to 8:30 lesson in the big room. 8:30 to midnight dancing and refreshments in both rooms. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $10, $5 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Fri 28 Oct 2011, 8-11 pm. Smooth old time music, variety of social dances Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba. Beautiful dance floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 512 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Joanne Bullard, 352-375-1996. $9, $7 members. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Saturday 29 October 2011
Sat 29 Oct 2011, 1:30-2:30 pm. Private jazz team practice for kids. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kevin Anderson, 352-301-6847. K-Arts - [email][events]
Sat 29 Oct 2011, 8 pm-0:30 am. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 8:00 class. 9:00 dancing. Room set up starts at 7:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][email][events]
Sunday 30 October 2011
Sun 30 Oct 2011, 2:30-6 pm. No tickets sold at the door. Tickets must be purchased in advanced. Tickets can be purchased at Imperial Dance Studio, 3550 SW 34 Street. Enjoy dancing and entertainment. Admission includes general dancing, refreshments, program, door prizes, dance demonstrations and exhibitions. Doors open at 2:30 pm for general dancing. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NW 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32608. Maria Alvarez, 352-375-7763. $20 to $25. Imperial Dance Studio - [email][events]
Sun 30 Oct 2011, 6-7 pm. Four week series introducing you to Lindy Swing dancing starting October 30 and running for four Sundays from 6 to 7 pm. No partner and no dance experience needed. We will rotate partners, but you will not be required to rotate. This class is designed for the new dancer and will be slow and easy. This class is offered through Santa Fe College Community Education. Registration opens October 12 on this page http://dept./ce/. Lindy is the mother of all Swing dances. When you learn Lindy, you will be able to do any other kind of Swing dance. If you take this class, you can stay for the following Lindy and Hustle classes on the same night and come to Israeli Dancing on Monday at B'nai Israel at no additional charge. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Sun 30 Oct 2011, 6-9:30 pm. Four week series of putting the Lindy Swing Rhythm Turn into practice. We will go over numerous ways to add the rhythm turn to your dancing, connecting to 6-count movements, how to signal the difference between 6-count and 8-count and other number moves, how to dance to the music, adding Lindy styling, various pattern combinations, improvising your own moves, fine tuning your precision, exploring variations and how to communicate them without your partner knowing them in advance. From 6 to 7 is introduction to Swing dancing for new dancers. From 7 to 8:30 is the Lindy Swing Rhythm Turn series for dancers with some experience. From 8:30 to 9:30 is Hustle for all levels. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 31 October 2011
Mon 31 Oct 2011, 7-10 pm. Doors open at 7 for a warm up. Ira starts teaching at 7:30. Come out for a fun evening of dancing with people from different groups around Gainesville, Ocala and North Florida. Internationally known teacher and choreographer Ira Weisburd comes to Gainesville on his US East Coast tour for an Israeli and International Folk Dance workshop and party. Ira is the choreographer of Boi Malka, Sonata, Shuj Shuj Zemer and many other dances. Ira has recently returned from his second tour of Asia, the first 25 years ago, where people are still doing the dances he taught a quarter of a century later. B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [email][events]