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]
2012
September 2012
Saturday 1 September 2012
Sat 1 Sep 2012, 1:30-6:30 pm. Professional Argentine tango instructors Ivan and Sara will be in Gainesville for three workshops. Starts exactly at 1:30. Doors open at 1:15 pm. Three Argentine Tango workshops of 1.5 hours each with 15 minute breaks. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Ilker Sen. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Sat 1 Sep 2012, 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:30 for a night of mostly West Coast Swing dancing until midnight. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $10, $5 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Sunday 2 September 2012
Sun 2 Sep 2012, 4-7 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sun 2 Sep 2012, 4-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Suzmiche Morris, 352-514-8560. Sacred Groove - [email][events]
Sun 2 Sep 2012, 6-9:30 pm. 6 to 8:00+ Salsa with Theresa. No Swing and Hustle this week. $10 for all of Sunday night (includes Israeli dancing on Monday too). Sunday night is only $7 if you paid for any organized dancing during the prior week. $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Monday 3 September 2012
Mon 3 Sep 2012. No Israeli Dancing this week. Will be out of town. Gainesville Dance Association, Small Room, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [israelidance][email][events]
Mon 3 Sep 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Mon 3 Sep 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Tuesday 4 September 2012
Tue 4 Sep 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango classes for all levels, including new dancers, with Nick. Introduction to authentic Argentine tango as danced in Buenos Aires. This is the exotic dance you have seen in movies and why we say, "It takes two to tango." $5. Free for All U Can Dance monthly members. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Tue 4 Sep 2012, 6:45-9 pm. $10 per class, $5 students. Doors open at 6:45. Waltz and Foxtrot class and dancnig. Personal assistance if requested. Come out, have some fun, meet people and enjoy dancing. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 4 Sep 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Doors open at 7:30. Class starts at 7:45 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Wed 5 Sep 2012, 4:45-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 West University Avenue, Gainesville. Dominique Warfield, 813-500-1391. Momentum Dance Arts - [email][events]
Wed 5 Sep 2012, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 Beginning Country Western dance, like Two Step. 7:45 to 8:45 Intermediate West Coast Swing taught by Judi Markell. 8:45 to 10 Dance Practice with DJ Josh Angel. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]
Thursday 6 September 2012
Thu 6 Sep 2012, 11 am-12 pm. Get moving, have fun, improve your health, sharpen your mind and body, lift your spirits, while listening to great music. Make some new friends and have a great time. Enjoy easy, simple line dances that anyone can do. Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education under Category Senior Classes, class number DAN0040. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 6 Sep 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Big room 7:30 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. By Ear Musician, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 6 Sep 2012, 8-10 pm. Hustle 101 runs for four weeks from 8:10 to 9:10, September 6 to 27. You can stay afterwards until 10 pm to practice. Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education under category Dance. Hustle class is $10. Free for All U Can Dance members. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 6 Sep 2012, 8-10 pm. Salsa for beginners at 8 pm. Salsa for experienced dancers at 9 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Diane Turek, 352-642-5297. $5. Salsa with Diane - [email][events]
Thu 6 Sep 2012, 8-10 pm. Practice and dancing for West Coast Swing, Hustle and Tango. Tango is in the small room. Casual atmosphere. No formal class. $5, $3 students. Free for All U Can Dance members. Note that Hustle 101 is from 8:10 to 9:10 and may share or take over the big room during that time depending on the number of participants. If there is room, swing dancers can dance to the same music on the other side of the room. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Friday 7 September 2012
Fri 7 Sep 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 7 Sep 2012, 7-8 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 7 Sep 2012, 8-11 pm. Instruction provided. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. All ages. Not every week. Check for dates. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Jack Seltzer, 352-359-2903. $3. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 7 Sep 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $5 for others. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 8 September 2012
Sat 8 Sep 2012, 8-10:30 pm. Mix of ballroom, latin and swing music. Large wooden dance floor & smoke free. Lots of free parking. $10/person or $7/person for UF or SFC students with ID. No partner necessary. By Ear Musician, 7230 W. University Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. $7 - $10. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sat 8 Sep 2012, 8 pm-0:30 am. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 9:00 dancing. Room set up starts at 8:00 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Sunday 9 September 2012
Sun 9 Sep 2012, 4-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Suzmiche Morris, 352-514-8560. Sacred Groove - [email][events]
Sun 9 Sep 2012, 6-9:30 pm. 6 to 7:00 Beginning Swing class. 7 to 8:30 Swing class for people with some experience. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $10 for all of Sunday night (includes Israeli dancing on Monday too). Sunday night is only $7 if you paid for any organized dancing during the prior week. $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Monday 10 September 2012
Mon 10 Sep 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Mon 10 Sep 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 10 Sep 2012, 7-9 pm. 7 to 8 pm beginning Israeli Dance. 8 to 8:30 intermediate and 8:30 to 9 Israeli Partner dancing. No experience needed. Enjoy this easy, fun class. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy great music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. $5 per family. Free for All U Can Dance monthly members. Gainesville Dance Association, Small Room, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [israelidance][email][events]
Tuesday 11 September 2012
Tue 11 Sep 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango classes for all levels, including new dancers, with Nick. Introduction to authentic Argentine tango as danced in Buenos Aires. This is the exotic dance you have seen in movies and why we say, "It takes two to tango." $5. Free for All U Can Dance monthly members. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Tue 11 Sep 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Doors open at 7:30. Class starts at 7:45 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 12 September 2012
Wed 12 Sep 2012, 4:45-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 West University Avenue, Gainesville. Dominique Warfield, 813-500-1391. Momentum Dance Arts - [email][events]
Wed 12 Sep 2012, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 Beginning Country Western dance, like Two Step. 7:45 to 8:45 Intermediate West Coast Swing taught by Judi Markell. 8:45 to 10 Dance Practice with DJ Josh Angel. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]
Thursday 13 September 2012
Thu 13 Sep 2012, 11 am-12 pm. Get moving, have fun, improve your health, sharpen your mind and body, lift your spirits, while listening to great music. Make some new friends and have a great time. Enjoy easy, simple line dances that anyone can do. Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education under Category Senior Classes, class number DAN0040. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 13 Sep 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Big room 7:30 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. By Ear Musician, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 13 Sep 2012, 8-10 pm. Salsa for beginners at 8 pm. Salsa for experienced dancers at 9 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Diane Turek, 352-642-5297. Salsa with Diane - [email][events]
Thu 13 Sep 2012, 8-9 pm. Hustle 101 runs for four weeks from 8:10 to 9:10, September 6 to 27. You can stay afterwards until 10 pm to practice. Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education under category Dance. Hustle class is $10. Free for All U Can Dance members. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 13 Sep 2012, 9-10:30 pm. Practice and dancing for West Coast Swing, Hustle and Tango. Tango is in the small room. Casual atmosphere. No formal class. $5, $3 students. Free for All U Can Dance members. Note that Hustle 101 is from 8:10 to 9:10 and may share or take over the big room during that time depending on the number of participants. If there is room, swing dancers can dance to the same music on the other side of the room. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Friday 14 September 2012
Fri 14 Sep 2012, 5-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 14 Sep 2012, 6-7 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 14 Sep 2012, 8-11 pm. Smooth old time music, variety of social dances Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba. Beautiful dance floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 512 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Joanne Bullard, 352-375-1996. $10, $7 members. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Fri 14 Sep 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $5 for others. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Fri 14 Sep 2012, 11 pm-2 am. Come out for an evening of salsa, bachata and latin dancing. Awesome Wooden floors. Best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata,and Cha-Cha. $8, $5 for out of town guests. If you are a dancer and have been at my socials before expect more of the same. If you are new to the salsa world and want to try something different or just meet new people and learn a new skill this is the place to be this Friday night. You could always go back to your usual Friday routine next week, be adventurous instead. Let us know if you are interested in a basic salsa class before the social at 10:30. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Josbell Quiros, 786-306-9157. Salsa with Josbell - [facebook][email][events]
Saturday 15 September 2012
Sat 15 Sep 2012, 8-11 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sunday 16 September 2012
Sun 16 Sep 2012, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Typically held the 3rd Sunday of each month the morning after the 3rd Saturday contra dance. All levels and novices dancers welcome. Partner not required. Bring a dish to share, if you like. No band scheduled for this month. Door usually open by 10:15. Brunch beginning 10:30 until the food is gone. Sometimes we do a lesson from 11:00 - 11:30. We provide coffee, water. Bring what you like if we don't have it. Experienced dancers will often help new dancers if asked during the dance. Then 11:30 -1:30 pm: Vintage Waltz Dancing. Wear soft-soled shoes for dancing. Park down stairs under the building, or if the Seigle Bldg. W. or N. lot., get a parking pass up stairs for your cars dash or risk getting towed. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 B. W University Avenue. Up stairs, Gainesville, 32605. Joyce Thompson -- Don Page, J-352-371-8054 -- D-352-377-1918. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [email][events]
Sun 16 Sep 2012, 4-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Suzmiche Morris, 352-514-8560. Sacred Groove - [email][events]
Sun 16 Sep 2012, 7-10 pm. Argentine Tange with Dubravko instead of Swing and Hustle this week. $5, students and All U Can Dance members free. 7 to 8 class, 8 to 10 practice, dancing, individual gudiance. New dancers welcome. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi, 352-371-6944, 850-339-6749. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Monday 17 September 2012
Mon 17 Sep 2012. No Israeli Dancing due to Rosh Hashanah. Gainesville Dance Association, Small Room, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [israelidance][email][events]
Mon 17 Sep 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Mon 17 Sep 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Tuesday 18 September 2012
Tue 18 Sep 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango classes for all levels, including new dancers, with Nick. Introduction to authentic Argentine tango as danced in Buenos Aires. This is the exotic dance you have seen in movies and why we say, "It takes two to tango." $5. Free for All U Can Dance monthly members. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Tue 18 Sep 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Doors open at 7:30. Class starts at 7:45 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 19 September 2012
Wed 19 Sep 2012, 4:45-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 West University Avenue, Gainesville. Dominique Warfield, 813-500-1391. Momentum Dance Arts - [email][events]
Wed 19 Sep 2012, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 Beginning West Coast Swing. 7:45 to 10 West Coast Swing dance with DJ Josh Angel. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]
Thursday 20 September 2012
Thu 20 Sep 2012, 11 am-12 pm. Get moving, have fun, improve your health, sharpen your mind and body, lift your spirits, while listening to great music. Make some new friends and have a great time. Enjoy easy, simple line dances that anyone can do. Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education under Category Senior Classes, class number DAN0040. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 20 Sep 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Big room 7:30 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. By Ear Musician, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 20 Sep 2012, 8-10 pm. Salsa for beginners at 8 pm. Salsa for experienced dancers at 9 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Diane Turek, 352-642-5297. $5. Salsa with Diane - [email][events]
Thu 20 Sep 2012, 8-9 pm. Hustle 101 runs for four weeks from 8:10 to 9:10, September 6 to 27. You can stay afterwards until 10 pm to practice. Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education under category Dance. Hustle class is $10. Free for All U Can Dance members. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 20 Sep 2012, 9-10:30 pm. Practice and dancing for West Coast Swing, Hustle and Tango. Tango is in the small room. Casual atmosphere. No formal class. $5, $3 students. Free for All U Can Dance members. Note that Hustle 101 is from 8:10 to 9:10 and may share or take over the big room during that time depending on the number of participants. If there is room, swing dancers can dance to the same music on the other side of the room. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Friday 21 September 2012
Fri 21 Sep 2012, 5-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 21 Sep 2012, 6-7 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 21 Sep 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $5 for others. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 22 September 2012
Sat 22 Sep 2012, 6-8 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Joyce Thompson, 352-371-8054, Don Page, 352-377-1918. $5. Vintage Waltz - [hogtownzydeco][email][events]
Sat 22 Sep 2012, 8-10:30 pm. Mix of ballroom, latin and swing music. Large wooden dance floor & smoke free. Lots of free parking. $10/person or $7/person for UF or SFC students with ID. No partner necessary. By Ear Musician, 7230 W. University Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. $7 - $10. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sat 22 Sep 2012, 8 pm-0:30 am. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 9:00 dancing. Room set up starts at 8:00 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Sunday 23 September 2012
Sun 23 Sep 2012, 4-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Suzmiche Morris, 352-514-8560. Sacred Groove - [email][events]
Sun 23 Sep 2012, 6-9:30 pm. 6 to 7:00 Beginning Swing class. 7 to 8:30 Swing class for people with some experience. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $10 for all of Sunday night (includes Israeli dancing on Monday too). Sunday night is only $7 if you paid for any organized dancing during the prior week. $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Monday 24 September 2012
Mon 24 Sep 2012, 6-7 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Mon 24 Sep 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 24 Sep 2012, 7-9 pm. 7 to 8 pm beginning Israeli Dance. 8 to 8:30 intermediate and 8:30 to 9 Israeli Partner dancing. No experience needed. Enjoy this easy, fun class. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy great music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. $5 per family. Free for All U Can Dance monthly members. Gainesville Dance Association, Small Room, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [israelidance][email][events]
Tuesday 25 September 2012
Tue 25 Sep 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Argentine Tango classes for all levels, including new dancers, with Nick. Introduction to authentic Argentine tango as danced in Buenos Aires. This is the exotic dance you have seen in movies and why we say, "It takes two to tango." $5. Free for All U Can Dance monthly members. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Tue 25 Sep 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Doors open at 7:30. Class starts at 7:45 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 26 September 2012
Wed 26 Sep 2012, 4:45-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 West University Avenue, Gainesville. Dominique Warfield, 813-500-1391. Momentum Dance Arts - [email][events]
Wed 26 Sep 2012, 6-7:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Wed 26 Sep 2012, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 Beginning Country Western dance, like Two Step. 7:45 to 8:45 Intermediate West Coast Swing taught by Judi Markell. 8:45 to 10 Dance Practice with DJ Josh Angel. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]
Wed 26 Sep 2012, 7:30-9 pm. Argentine Tango practice and assistance. $5 person, $3 student, free for All U Can Dance members. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thursday 27 September 2012
Thu 27 Sep 2012, 11 am-12 pm. Get moving, have fun, improve your health, sharpen your mind and body, lift your spirits, while listening to great music. Make some new friends and have a great time. Enjoy easy, simple line dances that anyone can do. Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education under Category Senior Classes, class number DAN0040. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 27 Sep 2012, 7:30-10 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Big room 7:30 to 10 pm. Small room 7:30 to 8:30 pm. By Ear Musician, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 27 Sep 2012, 8-10 pm. Salsa for beginners at 8 pm. Salsa for experienced dancers at 9 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Diane Turek, 352-642-5297. $5. Salsa with Diane - [email][events]
Thu 27 Sep 2012, 8-9 pm. Hustle 101 runs for four weeks from 8:10 to 9:10, September 6 to 27. You can stay afterwards until 10 pm to practice. Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education under category Dance. Hustle class is $10. Free for All U Can Dance members. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 27 Sep 2012, 9-10:30 pm. Practice and dancing for West Coast Swing, Hustle and Tango. Tango is in the small room. Casual atmosphere. No formal class. $5, $3 students. Free for All U Can Dance members. Note that Hustle 101 is from 8:10 to 9:10 and may share or take over the big room during that time depending on the number of participants. If there is room, swing dancers can dance to the same music on the other side of the room. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Friday 28 September 2012
Fri 28 Sep 2012, 5-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 28 Sep 2012, 6-7 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Fri 28 Sep 2012, 6-7 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 28 Sep 2012, 8-11 pm. Instruction provided. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. All ages. Not every week. Check for dates. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Jack Seltzer, 352-359-2903. $3. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 28 Sep 2012, 8-11 pm. Smooth old time music, variety of social dances Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba. Beautiful dance floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 512 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Joanne Bullard, 352-375-1996. $10, $7 members. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Fri 28 Sep 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free students and $5 for others. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Fri 28 Sep 2012, 11 pm-2 am. Come out for an evening of salsa, bachata and latin dancing. Awesome Wooden floors. Best Salsa, Merengue, Bachata,and Cha-Cha. $8, $5 for out of town guests. If you are a dancer and have been at my socials before expect more of the same. If you are new to the salsa world and want to try something different or just meet new people and learn a new skill this is the place to be this Friday night. You could always go back to your usual Friday routine next week, be adventurous instead. Let us know if you are interested in a basic salsa class before the social at 10:30. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Josbell Quiros, 786-306-9157. Salsa with Josbell - [facebook][email][events]
Saturday 29 September 2012
Sat 29 Sep 2012, 3-4 pm. Saturdays, Sep 29, 3-4 pm, Oct 6, 4-5 pm, Oct. 13, 4-5 pm. First class free, expires 10/13/12. Shake Your Soul is an exhilarating approach to whole-body fitness that ignites joy and passion through transformative movement and dance. Relax, recharge and renew while moving and grooving to dynamic rhythms. Erin Lang is a certified Kripalu yoga instructor and Shake Your Soul facilitator, but more fundamentally, she is a life-long dancer who feels most at home in music and movement. Trained in tap, ballet, jazz and African dance, these days she prefers to release formal technique and let her own creative expression shine through. Erin hopes to share dance with you soon. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Erin Lang, 352-642-2924. $5 to $10. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Sat 29 Sep 2012, 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 Tango brunch from 11 to 3. In both big and small room. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Sat 29 Sep 2012, 7:30-11 pm. Zydeco lesson at 7:30 with Karin, Don and Joyce. Dancing 8 to 11:00+ pm. Mix of swing, zydeco and other social dance music, including plenty of music suitable for West Coast Swing. Come out for a fun evening on the 5th Saturday of the month to help celebrate some of our local celebrity birthdays and your own if it is nearby. $10, $5 students and All U Can Dance members. 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Sunday 30 September 2012
Sun 30 Sep 2012, 10:30 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 Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. UF Argentine Tango Club - [more][email][events]
Sun 30 Sep 2012, 4-7 pm. Fifth Sunday of the month is a special dance for advanced dancers. 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 30 Sep 2012, 6-9:30 pm. 6 to 7:00 Beginning Swing class. 7 to 8:30 Swing class for people with some experience. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $10 for all of Sunday night (includes Israeli dancing on Monday too). Sunday night is only $7 if you paid for any organized dancing during the prior week. $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]