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, 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]
2013
February 2013
Friday 1 February 2013
Fri 1 Feb 2013, 10-11 am. Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music. Trainings are designed for those seeking personal enrichment and professional development. Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live. Nia draws from disciplines of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. Every class offers a unique combination of 52 moves that correspond with the main areas of the body: the base, the core and the upper extremities. In the small room. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Fri 1 Feb 2013, 8 pm. Free lesson from 8-9 pm followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Ave, Gainesville. Free or $2 donation. UF Swing Dance Club - [grove][email][events]
Saturday 2 February 2013
Sat 2 Feb 2013, 7:30-11:30 pm. Every February we have a Funk themed dance, and Stephen will be bringing along his own brand of Funky for a 1 hour West Coast Swing Workshop. Following the Workshop, the dance will feature the best Classic Funk, as well as Funk inspired Blues, Soul, R&B, Pop, and Rock and roll provided by DJ Josh Angel. Studio Z, 4005 NW 22 Drive, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $10, $5 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Sunday 3 February 2013
Sun 3 Feb 2013, 3-5 pm. Smooth old time music, variety of social dances Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba. Beautiful dance floor. For all the dances coffee, tea, ice, water, and cups will be provided free. For the Friday afternoon dances you may bring non-acoholic beverages of your choice. For Sunday and evening dances you may “drink responsibly” the beverage of your choice. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32601. 352-265-9040. $5. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Sun 3 Feb 2013, 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]
Monday 4 February 2013
Mon 4 Feb 2013, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 4 Feb 2013, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginning Israeli dancing. 8 - 8:30 Intermediate. 8:30 - 9 Israeli Partner Dancing. Dance to a higher purpose. Enjoy great music, fun dances and nice people. Everyone welcome, all levels, no partner needed. $8 per week if paid in advance by the month, so $32 for January. Or $10 per night. $5 ages for full time students. Free for those with financial hardship. Prices are per family. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [israelidance][email][events]
Tuesday 5 February 2013
Tue 5 Feb 2013, 7:15-9:15 pm. $35 for the month, for months with 4 weeks, or $12 per night. The first hour of each class is a lesson, and the second hour is open dance practice time with individual coaching. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 5 Feb 2013, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. $38 for 3 weeks. $33 for students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 6 February 2013
Wed 6 Feb 2013, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermdiate West Coast Swing class followed by dancing until 10. $40 per month includes the entire evening. Studio Z, 4005 NW 22 Drive, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]
Thursday 7 February 2013
Thu 7 Feb 2013, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Two one hour classes for four weeks. Beginners from 11:30 to 12:30. Intermediate from 12:30 to 1:30. 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. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2013, 6-7 pm. 6 week series for beginning Israeli Folk Dancing. Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. You can drop in and pay $10 per class. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2013, 7-8:30 pm. Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:10 and goes to 8:10 with practice until 8:30. This is a six week series. You can drop in for $10 per night. This is a beginners class for new dancers, but if you have taken a beginners class and want to get more practice, this class is good for you too. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2013, 7:15-9:15 pm. $35 for the month, for months with 4 weeks, or $12 per night. Have fun and stay fit learning the most popular social dance anywhere. Ballroom Dancing Crash Course with Bob Rogers. Build a foundation for upcoming dance classes. Great for weddings, cruises, and graduations. Introduction to the ten most popular Ballroom and Latin dances. For first time beginners and novices needing a brush up. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2013, 7:15-9:15 pm. $35 for the month, for months with 4 weeks, or $12 per night. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2013, 7:45-9:15 pm. Silver Waltz specialty class. Some knowledge of waltz needed. $15, $12 students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Ray Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2013, 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]
Thu 7 Feb 2013, 8:15 pm. 8:15 Class. 9:30 Practica and social. No special shoes are required, though it would be nice if you can pivot on them. Dress casual and comfortable. No partners necessary, we will match you and, or change partners during the class. Corry Village, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Friday 8 February 2013
Fri 8 Feb 2013, 10-11 am. Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music. Trainings are designed for those seeking personal enrichment and professional development. Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live. Nia draws from disciplines of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. Every class offers a unique combination of 52 moves that correspond with the main areas of the body: the base, the core and the upper extremities. In the small room. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Fri 8 Feb 2013, 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 8 Feb 2013, 8 pm. Free lesson from 8-9 pm followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Ave, Gainesville. Free or $2 donation. UF Swing Dance Club - [grove][email][events]
Saturday 9 February 2013
Sat 9 Feb 2013, 8-10:30 pm. Mix of ballroom, latin and swing music. Large wooden dance floor & smoke free. Lots of free parking. $10, $7 student. No partner necessary. By Ear Musician, 7230 W. University Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Monday 11 February 2013
Mon 11 Feb 2013, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 11 Feb 2013, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginning Israeli dancing. 8 - 8:30 Intermediate. 8:30 - 9 Israeli Partner Dancing. Dance to a higher purpose. Enjoy great music, fun dances and nice people. Everyone welcome, all levels, no partner needed. $8 per week if paid in advance by the month, so $32 for January. Or $10 per night. $5 ages for full time students. Free for those with financial hardship. Prices are per family. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [israelidance][email][events]
Tuesday 12 February 2013
Tue 12 Feb 2013, 7:15-9:15 pm. $35 for the month, for months with 4 weeks, or $12 per night. The first hour of each class is a lesson, and the second hour is open dance practice time with individual coaching. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 12 Feb 2013, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. $38 for 3 weeks. $33 for students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 13 February 2013
Wed 13 Feb 2013, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermdiate West Coast Swing class followed by dancing until 10. $40 per month includes the entire evening. Studio Z, 4005 NW 22 Drive, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]
Wed 13 Feb 2013, 8 pm. Come join us on Feb 13th for our Valentin's day blues dance event. So grab your main squeeze or just your self, and head over to Sweet Mel's for a night of great music, tasty drinks and awesome friends. Sweet Mel's, 1 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Death Letter Blues - [facebook][events]
Thursday 14 February 2013
Thu 14 Feb 2013, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Two one hour classes for four weeks. Beginners from 11:30 to 12:30. Intermediate from 12:30 to 1:30. 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. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 14 Feb 2013, 6-7 pm. 6 week series for beginning Israeli Folk Dancing. Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. You can drop in and pay $10 per class. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 14 Feb 2013, 7-8:30 pm. Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:10 and goes to 8:10 with practice until 8:30. This is a six week series. You can drop in for $10 per night. This is a beginners class for new dancers, but if you have taken a beginners class and want to get more practice, this class is good for you too. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 14 Feb 2013, 7-9 pm. Put on your Red Dress this Thursday evening and bring a friend to the Valentine's Day Dance. Dancing at its finest at the Thelma Boltin Center, site of Gainesville's largest and most beautiful wooden dance floor. Music provided by Dance Consultants DJ's Richard Nalli and Bob Rogers will include Mostly Swing, East Coast & West Coast, Ballroom, and plenty of Slow Dance (belt buckle polisher) tunes. Free refreshments. Please feel free to bring a sweet dessert to share. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Hope to see you on the floor. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. $10. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Thu 14 Feb 2013, 7:15-9:15 pm. $35 for the month, for months with 4 weeks, or $12 per night. Have fun and stay fit learning the most popular social dance anywhere. Ballroom Dancing Crash Course with Bob Rogers. Build a foundation for upcoming dance classes. Great for weddings, cruises, and graduations. Introduction to the ten most popular Ballroom and Latin dances. For first time beginners and novices needing a brush up. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Thu 14 Feb 2013, 7:45-9:15 pm. Silver Waltz specialty class. Some knowledge of waltz needed. $15, $12 students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Ray Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 14 Feb 2013, 8:15 pm. 8:15 Class. 9:30 Practica and social. No special shoes are required, though it would be nice if you can pivot on them. Dress casual and comfortable. No partners necessary, we will match you and, or change partners during the class. Free for UF students and faculty. $5 donation from others. Corry Village, UF Campus, Gainesville. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Friday 15 February 2013
Fri 15 Feb 2013, 10-11 am. Nia is a sensory-based movement practice that leads to health, wellness and fitness. It empowers people of all shapes and sizes by connecting the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Classes are taken barefoot to soul-stirring music. Trainings are designed for those seeking personal enrichment and professional development. Every experience can be adapted to individual needs and abilities. Step into your own joyful journey with Nia, and positively shape the way you feel, look, think and live. Nia draws from disciplines of the martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. Every class offers a unique combination of 52 moves that correspond with the main areas of the body: the base, the core and the upper extremities. In the small room. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Fri 15 Feb 2013, 3-5 pm. Smooth old time music, variety of social dances Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba. Beautiful dance floor. For all the dances coffee, tea, ice, water, and cups will be provided free. For the Friday afternoon dances you may bring non-acoholic beverages of your choice. For Sunday and evening dances you may “drink responsibly” the beverage of your choice. Free, donations accepted. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32601. 352-265-9040. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Fri 15 Feb 2013, 8 pm. Free lesson from 8-9 pm followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Ave, Gainesville. Free or $2 donation. UF Swing Dance Club - [grove][email][events]
Fri 15 Feb 2013, 8:45 pm. Students free. $10 non-students. Street parking around the Hippodrome is available as well as a Downtown Parking Garage (Hippodrome receives a discount for garage parking so bring your ticket inside). Do NOT park in the Sun Center Parking lot; you may be towed. There is also parking in the GRU parking lot (slightly South of Sun Center) after hours. Hippodrome Theatre, 3rd Floor, 25 SE 2 Place, Gainesville. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][email][events]
Saturday 16 February 2013
Sat 16 Feb 2013, 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 16 Feb 2013, 8-12:30 pm. Lovely Argentine Tango milonga in a private home. Contact David for details. In a Private Home, Gainesville, 32605. David Chayes. Tango with Thuy - [facebook][email][events]
Sunday 17 February 2013
Sun 17 Feb 2013, 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. Studio Z, 4005 NW 22 Drive, Gainesville, 32605. Joyce Thompson -- Don Page, J-352-371-8054 -- D-352-377-1918. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [email][events]
Monday 18 February 2013
Mon 18 Feb 2013, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 18 Feb 2013, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginning Israeli dancing. 8 - 8:30 Intermediate. 8:30 - 9 Israeli Partner Dancing. Dance to a higher purpose. Enjoy great music, fun dances and nice people. Everyone welcome, all levels, no partner needed. $8 per week if paid in advance by the month, so $32 for January. Or $10 per night. $5 ages for full time students. Free for those with financial hardship. Prices are per family. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [israelidance][email][events]
Tuesday 19 February 2013
Tue 19 Feb 2013, 7:15-9:15 pm. $35 for the month, for months with 4 weeks, or $12 per night. The first hour of each class is a lesson, and the second hour is open dance practice time with individual coaching. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 19 Feb 2013, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. $38 for 3 weeks. $33 for students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 20 February 2013
Wed 20 Feb 2013, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 10 West Coast Swing class dance social. Studio Z, 4005 NW 22 Drive, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]
Thursday 21 February 2013
Thu 21 Feb 2013, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Two one hour classes for four weeks. Beginners from 11:30 to 12:30. Intermediate from 12:30 to 1:30. 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. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2013, 6-7 pm. 6 week series for beginning Israeli Folk Dancing. Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. You can drop in and pay $10 per class. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2013, 7-8:30 pm. Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:10 and goes to 8:10 with practice until 8:30. This is a six week series. You can drop in for $10 per night. This is a beginners class for new dancers, but if you have taken a beginners class and want to get more practice, this class is good for you too. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2013, 7:15-9:15 pm. $35 for the month, for months with 4 weeks, or $12 per night. Have fun and stay fit learning the most popular social dance anywhere. Ballroom Dancing Crash Course with Bob Rogers. Build a foundation for upcoming dance classes. Great for weddings, cruises, and graduations. Introduction to the ten most popular Ballroom and Latin dances. For first time beginners and novices needing a brush up. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2013, 7:15-9:15 pm. $35 for the month, for months with 4 weeks, or $12 per night. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2013, 7:45-9:15 pm. Silver Waltz specialty class. Some knowledge of waltz needed. $15, $12 students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Ray Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2013, 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]
Thu 21 Feb 2013, 8:15 pm. 8:15 Class. 9:30 Practica and social. No special shoes are required, though it would be nice if you can pivot on them. Dress casual and comfortable. No partners necessary, we will match you and, or change partners during the class. Corry Village, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Friday 22 February 2013
Fri 22 Feb 2013, 10-11 am. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Fri 22 Feb 2013, 7 pm. Join us to support the St. Francis House. Please bring an hors d’oeuvre, dish or desert to share and, or your favorite beverage/snack. Soft drinks and box wine available. A $10 - $25+ donation would be greatly appreciated. Bring your dance shoes and friends. Please Rsvp. Private Home, 1805 NW 94 Street, Gainesville. Steve, 352-321-3666. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 22 Feb 2013, 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 22 Feb 2013, 8 pm. Free lesson from 8-9 pm followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Ave, Gainesville. Free or $2 donation. UF Swing Dance Club - [grove][email][events]
Saturday 23 February 2013
Sat 23 Feb 2013, 8-10:30 pm. Mix of ballroom, latin and swing music. Large wooden dance floor & smoke free. Lots of free parking. $10, $7 student. No partner necessary. By Ear Musician, 7230 W. University Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Monday 25 February 2013
Mon 25 Feb 2013, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 25 Feb 2013, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginning Israeli dancing. 8 - 8:30 Intermediate. 8:30 - 9 Israeli Partner Dancing. Dance to a higher purpose. Enjoy great music, fun dances and nice people. Everyone welcome, all levels, no partner needed. $8 per week if paid in advance by the month, so $32 for January. Or $10 per night. $5 ages for full time students. Free for those with financial hardship. Prices are per family. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [israelidance][email][events]
Tuesday 26 February 2013
Tue 26 Feb 2013, 7:15-9:15 pm. $35 for the month, for months with 4 weeks, or $12 per night. The first hour of each class is a lesson, and the second hour is open dance practice time with individual coaching. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 26 Feb 2013, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. $38 for 3 weeks. $33 for students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 27 February 2013
Wed 27 Feb 2013, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermdiate West Coast Swing class followed by dancing until 10. $40 per month includes the entire evening. Studio Z, 4005 NW 22 Drive, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]
Thursday 28 February 2013
Thu 28 Feb 2013, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Two one hour classes for four weeks. Beginners from 11:30 to 12:30. Intermediate from 12:30 to 1:30. 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. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 28 Feb 2013, 6-7 pm. 6 week series for beginning Israeli Folk Dancing. Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. You can drop in and pay $10 per class. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 28 Feb 2013, 7-8:30 pm. Doors open at 7, class starts at 7:10 and goes to 8:10 with practice until 8:30. This is a six week series. You can drop in for $10 per night. This is a beginners class for new dancers, but if you have taken a beginners class and want to get more practice, this class is good for you too. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 28 Feb 2013, 7:15-9:15 pm. $35 for the month, for months with 4 weeks, or $12 per night. Have fun and stay fit learning the most popular social dance anywhere. Ballroom Dancing Crash Course with Bob Rogers. Build a foundation for upcoming dance classes. Great for weddings, cruises, and graduations. Introduction to the ten most popular Ballroom and Latin dances. For first time beginners and novices needing a brush up. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Thu 28 Feb 2013, 7:15-9:15 pm. $35 for the month, for months with 4 weeks, or $12 per night. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Thu 28 Feb 2013, 7:45-9:15 pm. Silver Waltz specialty class. Some knowledge of waltz needed. $15, $12 students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Ray Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 28 Feb 2013, 8:15 pm. 8:15 Class. 9:30 Practica and social. No special shoes are required, though it would be nice if you can pivot on them. Dress casual and comfortable. No partners necessary, we will match you and, or change partners during the class. Corry Village, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]