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]
2017
June 2017
Thursday 1 June 2017
Thu 1 Jun 2017, 12-1 pm. 12 to 12:30 Newcomers.
12:30 to 1:00 Regulars.
Everyone is encouraged to come for the whole time. The first half-hour caters to newcomers and the second half-hour caters to the regulars.
Have fun line dancing to a wide variety of music.
Register via Santa Fe College Community Education, under Seniors.
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $34. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 1 Jun 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm Casino style. 7:15 pm Bachata. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 1 Jun 2017, 6:30-7:30 pm. Get in the swing of things this summer with Gainesville Move at Depot Park. Join the Florida Swing Dancing Club on Thursdays from June 1 to August 17.
No experience and no partner needed, family friendly, bring water and be prepared to have fun.
Meet outside Depot Park’s Pop-A-Top.
Parking: Available in the main parking lot for Depot Park. For additional parking locations, visit http://www.depotpark.org/directions. Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. $5. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Thu 1 Jun 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 1 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 1 Jun 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Thu 1 Jun 2017, 8:30-10:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Thu 1 Jun 2017, 9:6-10 pm. Let me know if you would like to practice Argentine Tango from around 9 to 10 or 11 pm this evening. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Friday 2 June 2017
Fri 2 Jun 2017, 7-10 pm. Dancing Mennonite House, 1236 NW 18th Ave., Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 2 Jun 2017, 8:30 pm-12 am. Free lesson followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Saturday 3 June 2017
Sat 3 Jun 2017, 10 pm-3 am. It is summer time again, which means more and more dancing. We invite you to join us as we dance and get ourselves ready for another monthly social. Come dance the night away, enjoy the festivities, raffle and meet new people. DJ Ocho will be playing the best salsa, bachata, merengue and cha cha. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. $6. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sunday 4 June 2017
Sun 4 Jun 2017. 5 pm Beginner class. 6 pm Intermediate class. 7 pm Social dance. Only $5 for both lessons and Social Dance. BOGO for students with ID. Private lessons available contact Carol Smith. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 4 Jun 2017, 4-7 pm. 2:45 Waltzing. 3:30 Contra dancing beginner 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. $10, $8 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sun 4 Jun 2017, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Studio Percussion, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Ste 500, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 4 Jun 2017, 5 pm. No experience necessary. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $5-$10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Sun 4 Jun 2017, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners
7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced
Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be.
Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level.
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Sun 4 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. What is ecstatic dance? It is magical. It is mystical. It is freeing and wonderful. It is you. A time and place in sacred space to let go and live and be your self. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath be your guide. Let the music move you. No need to run or hide.
Join us in this free-form movement called ecstatic dance. Lead yourself through a mix of music from all different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
Come together with this ever-fresh and changing awesome group of beautiful people, for 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance. This will be followed by a scintillating gong bath and a delectable vegan potluck. Join with friends of new and old in a sweet community of soft-hearted people you're sure to be welcomed by.
Whether you think you can dance or not, please come out. This is an opportunity to step into the unknown and find ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Monday 5 June 2017
Mon 5 Jun 2017, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Hustle.
6:30 pm West Coast Swing.
7:30 pm Israeli Dancing.
No dancing on Mondays April 10 and April 17 due to Passover.
On Monday nights, we go at a pace for intermediate dancers. Beginners are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
On Thursday nights, the dances you learn are Argentine Tango, Salsa and West Coast Swing. On Thursday nights we go at a pace for beginners. Intermediate dancers are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn. To encourage you to dance twice a week, you get a big discount for coming on both Mondays and Thursdays.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge.
Cost:
$100 for six Mondays and six Thursdays, or
$45 for four Mondays, or
$75 for six Thursdays, or ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Mon 5 Jun 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm LA style salsa. 7:15 pm Casino style. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 5 Jun 2017, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 5 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Mon 5 Jun 2017, 7:15-8:15 pm. Learn authentic Brazilian partner samba from Rio de Janeiro and forro from the Brazilian northeast. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Mon 5 Jun 2017, 7:30-8:30 pm. 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Dance to a higher purpose. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. At 8:30 we will do Israeli partner dances for those that want. No partner needed. We rotate partners. You are not required to rotate. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Tuesday 6 June 2017
Tue 6 Jun 2017, 4-6 pm. 4 to 5 Beginner. 5 to 6 Intermediate class.
Trinity Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53 Ave, Gainesville, 32653. Terrie Nielsen, 352-339-4000. $5. Line Dancing with Terrie Nielsen - [email][events]
Tue 6 Jun 2017, 6-10 pm. 6 to 7 pm Beginner lesson. 7:30 Open dancing. Our bi-weekly dance is held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Some of them are themed to create a fun atmosphere for dancing these are only a suggestion they are not required. 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Music by Gail and Alan, The Keichers, Jr. Lesson by Ed and Louise Hanlon. Light Snacks and beverages provided. Singles and couples are welcome.
USA Dance Ocala Ballroom Dance Classes
Dancing is fun and easy. If you ever imagined learning to dance, or improving your dancing, this is the time to act. USA Dance Ocala is offering dance lessons immediately before our Tuesday dances. No partner required. Our dance instructors are Ed and Louise Hanlon, award winning champion DanceSport competitors, and Greg Nelson and
Rachel Palmieri, dance competitors and certified dance instructors. Our dance instructors will have you learning quickly and you will have fun. From now through June, the lesson ... Armenian Hall, 8831 SE 58th Avenue (Baseline Rd), Ocala, 34480. Pat Vollman, 352-307-8486. USA Dance Ocala - [more][usadanceocala][email][events]
Tue 6 Jun 2017, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 6 Jun 2017, 6:15-9 pm. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 6 Jun 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 6 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 6 Jun 2017, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 6 Jun 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Tue 6 Jun 2017, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 7 June 2017
Wed 7 Jun 2017, 7-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 7 Jun 2017, 7:30 pm. 7:30 Ballet. 8:30 Contemporary and Modern.
Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Wed 7 Jun 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 8 June 2017
Thu 8 Jun 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm Casino style. 7:15 pm LA style salsa. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 8 Jun 2017, 6-9 pm. 6 pm West Coast Swing
7 pm Salsa
8 pm Argentine Tango
8 to 10 pm Argentine Tango Practica
Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing.
From 8 to 9 pm there is a one hour Argentine Tango class. From 8 to 10 pm, overlapping with the class, is a two hour Argentine Tango practica. You can participate in either one. The cost for the practica is $5. Student aged folks can come to the practica for free.
On Thursday nights, we go at a pace for beginner dancers. Intermediate dancers are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
On Monday nights, the dances you learn are Hustle and West Coast Swing. On Monday nights we go at a pace for intermediate dancers. Beginners are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
Note no dancing on Mondays April 10 and April 17 due to Passover.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Thu 8 Jun 2017, 6:30-7:30 pm. Get in the swing of things this summer with Gainesville Move at Depot Park. Join the Florida Swing Dancing Club on Thursdays from June 1 to August 17.
No experience and no partner needed, family friendly, bring water and be prepared to have fun.
Meet outside Depot Park’s Pop-A-Top.
Parking: Available in the main parking lot for Depot Park. For additional parking locations, visit http://www.depotpark.org/directions. Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. $5. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Thu 8 Jun 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 8 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 8 Jun 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Thu 8 Jun 2017, 8:30-10:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 9 June 2017
Fri 9 Jun 2017, 7-10 pm. Dance at UUFG. 4225 NW 34th St., Gainesville, 32605. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 9 Jun 2017, 7:30-10 pm. Melrose Art and Culture Center, #301, Hwy 26, corner of Grove Street, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Fri 9 Jun 2017, 8:30 pm-12 am. Free lesson followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Saturday 10 June 2017
Sat 10 Jun 2017, 8 pm-12 am. 8 pm Lesson. 9 pm Dancing. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Steve Littler, 352-226-1103. $10. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Sat 10 Jun 2017, 8-10:30 pm. We will also be celebrating birthdays for this month. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. $10, $7 student. No partner necessary. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sat 10 Jun 2017, 8 pm. 8 pm Bachata Workshop. 9 pm Summer Social. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Sunday 11 June 2017
Sun 11 Jun 2017. 5 pm Beginner class. 6 pm Intermediate class. 7 pm Social dance. Only $5 for both lessons and Social Dance. BOGO for students with ID. Private lessons available contact Carol Smith. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 11 Jun 2017, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Studio Percussion, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Ste 500, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Monday 12 June 2017
Mon 12 Jun 2017, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Hustle.
6:30 pm West Coast Swing.
7:30 pm Israeli Dancing.
No dancing on Mondays April 10 and April 17 due to Passover.
On Monday nights, we go at a pace for intermediate dancers. Beginners are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
On Thursday nights, the dances you learn are Argentine Tango, Salsa and West Coast Swing. On Thursday nights we go at a pace for beginners. Intermediate dancers are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn. To encourage you to dance twice a week, you get a big discount for coming on both Mondays and Thursdays.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge.
Cost:
$100 for six Mondays and six Thursdays, or
$45 for four Mondays, or
$75 for six Thursdays, or ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Mon 12 Jun 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm LA style salsa. 7:15 pm Casino style. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 12 Jun 2017, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 12 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Mon 12 Jun 2017, 7:15-8:15 pm. Learn authentic Brazilian partner samba from Rio de Janeiro and forro from the Brazilian northeast. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Mon 12 Jun 2017, 7:30-8:30 pm. 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Dance to a higher purpose. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. At 8:30 we will do Israeli partner dances for those that want. No partner needed. We rotate partners. You are not required to rotate. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Tuesday 13 June 2017
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 4-6 pm. 4 to 5 Beginner. 5 to 6 Intermediate class. Trinity Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53 Ave, Gainesville, 32653. Terrie Nielsen, 352-339-4000. $5. Line Dancing with Terrie Nielsen - [email][events]
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 6:15-9 pm. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Tue 13 Jun 2017, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 14 June 2017
Wed 14 Jun 2017, 7-7:45 pm. Introduction to Irish Set Dancing
June 14, June 21, June 28
Introduction to Sean Nos steps for Sets and Solos.
July 12 - July 19 - July 26
Set dancing and Sean Nos are old forms of Irish dance that are playful and relaxed, allowing for spirited self-expression.
$5 per class
Wear comfortable, smooth soled shoes and bring water bottle. Hogan School of Irish Dance Studio, 16 NW 7th Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 386-454-5685. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 14 Jun 2017, 7-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 14 Jun 2017, 7:30 pm. 7:30 Ballet. 8:30 Contemporary and Modern.
Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Wed 14 Jun 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 15 June 2017
Thu 15 Jun 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm Casino style. 7:15 pm Bachata. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 15 Jun 2017, 6-9 pm. 6 pm West Coast Swing
7 pm Salsa
8 pm Argentine Tango
8 to 10 pm Argentine Tango Practica
Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing.
From 8 to 9 pm there is a one hour Argentine Tango class. From 8 to 10 pm, overlapping with the class, is a two hour Argentine Tango practica. You can participate in either one. The cost for the practica is $5. Student aged folks can come to the practica for free.
On Thursday nights, we go at a pace for beginner dancers. Intermediate dancers are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
On Monday nights, the dances you learn are Hustle and West Coast Swing. On Monday nights we go at a pace for intermediate dancers. Beginners are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
Note no dancing on Mondays April 10 and April 17 due to Passover.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Thu 15 Jun 2017, 6:30-7:30 pm. Get in the swing of things this summer with Gainesville Move at Depot Park. Join the Florida Swing Dancing Club on Thursdays from June 1 to August 17.
No experience and no partner needed, family friendly, bring water and be prepared to have fun.
Meet outside Depot Park’s Pop-A-Top.
Parking: Available in the main parking lot for Depot Park. For additional parking locations, visit http://www.depotpark.org/directions. Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. $5. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Thu 15 Jun 2017, 6:30-9:30 pm. West Coast Swing Basics class beginning at 6:30 till 7:15. Intermediate Class till 8 pm-ish. Dance practice till 9:00. They will be set up as 6 week sessions for progression purposes for $10 per person each for the whole night, or $50 for all 6 if paid up front.
West Coast Swing Classes (and other dance styles will be covered in time including: Two-Step, Cha cha, Waltz and Nightclub Two Step. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Thu 15 Jun 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 15 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 15 Jun 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Thu 15 Jun 2017, 8:30-10:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 16 June 2017
Fri 16 Jun 2017, 8:30 pm-12 am. Free lesson followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Fri 16 Jun 2017, 9 pm-2 am. Join us for another awesome night of dancing with great Latin music! Our DJ will be playing your favorite Salsa and Bachata songs all night long. Come early to get a discounted rate!
Salsa Mundial Salsa Team will perform their debut performance! Performance starts at 11:45PM!! You don’t want to miss it!
There will be a Salsa and Bachata (beginner/advanced-beginner level, 30 min each) workshop before the social.
Salsa and Bachata workshop: 9:00-10:00PM
Social: 10:00PM-2:00AM
Performance: 11:45PM
Prices:
Salsa and Bachata class: $5
Social: $7 ($5 if you come in before 10:20PM)
$5 (student or out-of-town guest)
Workshop and Social: $10
*Prices includes one bottle of water. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Saturday 17 June 2017
Sat 17 Jun 2017, 7-10 pm. 5:45 Waltz. 6:30 Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sat 17 Jun 2017, 8:30-12:30 pm. Please come to share great tango music and connect with us in tango embraces, socializing and food/drink! Attendance is free (but we appreciate very much that you always bring food and beverages to share). In a Private Home, Gainesville, 32605. David Chayes. Tango with Thuy - [facebook][email][events]
Sunday 18 June 2017
Sun 18 Jun 2017. 5 pm Beginner class. 6 pm Intermediate class. 7 pm Social dance. Only $5 for both lessons and Social Dance. BOGO for students with ID. Private lessons available contact Carol Smith. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 18 Jun 2017, 2:30-4:30 pm. A variety of ballroom music including Latin, foxtrot and swing. You do not need a partner and even if you do not dance you can come and enjoy a wide variety of music, socialize, or just watch the fun. Cookies provided and water and soft drinks are available, you may want to bring light snacks to share. Also you may bring your own beer and wine (restrictions will apply). Please drink responsibly. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Gary Cook, 352-481-2576. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Sun 18 Jun 2017, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Studio Percussion, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Ste 500, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 18 Jun 2017, 5-8 pm. Vintage Waltz date in June: This month we will do something different. Since 3rd Sunday June 18 is also Father's Day when many of us have commitments on that special day, instead of canceling Vintage Waltz we will have it that day in the evening 5 pm until 8 pm. So mark you calendar, invite your friends who can't come on Sunday mornings, and come waltz and socialize at our tea dance on Father's Day. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32609. Joyce Thompson 352-371-8054, Don Page 352-377-1918. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [email][events]
Sun 18 Jun 2017, 6-7:15 pm. Flamenco Fusion combines contemporary, flamenco and middle eastern dances. Hip Moves Studio, Gainesville, 32603. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [email][events]
Sun 18 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. What is ecstatic dance? It is magical. It is mystical. It is freeing and wonderful. It is you. A time and place in sacred space to let go and live and be your self. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath be your guide. Let the music move you. No need to run or hide.
Join us in this free-form movement called ecstatic dance. Lead yourself through a mix of music from all different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
Come together with this ever-fresh and changing awesome group of beautiful people, for 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance. This will be followed by a scintillating gong bath and a delectable vegan potluck. Join with friends of new and old in a sweet community of soft-hearted people you're sure to be welcomed by.
Whether you think you can dance or not, please come out. This is an opportunity to step into the unknown and find ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Monday 19 June 2017
Mon 19 Jun 2017, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Hustle.
6:30 pm West Coast Swing.
7:30 pm Israeli Dancing.
No dancing on Mondays April 10 and April 17 due to Passover.
On Monday nights, we go at a pace for intermediate dancers. Beginners are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
On Thursday nights, the dances you learn are Argentine Tango, Salsa and West Coast Swing. On Thursday nights we go at a pace for beginners. Intermediate dancers are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn. To encourage you to dance twice a week, you get a big discount for coming on both Mondays and Thursdays.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge.
Cost:
$100 for six Mondays and six Thursdays, or
$45 for four Mondays, or
$75 for six Thursdays, or ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Mon 19 Jun 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm LA style salsa. 7:15 pm Casino style. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 19 Jun 2017, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 19 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Mon 19 Jun 2017, 7:15-8:15 pm. Learn authentic Brazilian partner samba from Rio de Janeiro and forro from the Brazilian northeast. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Mon 19 Jun 2017, 7:30-8:30 pm. 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Dance to a higher purpose. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. At 8:30 we will do Israeli partner dances for those that want. No partner needed. We rotate partners. You are not required to rotate. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Tuesday 20 June 2017
Tue 20 Jun 2017, 4-6 pm. 4 to 5 Beginner. 5 to 6 Intermediate class. Trinity Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53 Ave, Gainesville, 32653. Terrie Nielsen, 352-339-4000. $5. Line Dancing with Terrie Nielsen - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jun 2017, 6-10 pm. 6 to 7 pm Beginner lesson. 7:30 Open dancing. Our bi-weekly dance is held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Some of them are themed to create a fun atmosphere for dancing these are only a suggestion they are not required. 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Music by Gail and Alan, The Keichers, Jr. Lesson by Ed and Louise Hanlon. Light Snacks and beverages provided. Singles and couples are welcome.
USA Dance Ocala Ballroom Dance Classes
Dancing is fun and easy. If you ever imagined learning to dance, or improving your dancing, this is the time to act. USA Dance Ocala is offering dance lessons immediately before our Tuesday dances. No partner required. Our dance instructors are Ed and Louise Hanlon, award winning champion DanceSport competitors, and Greg Nelson and
Rachel Palmieri, dance competitors and certified dance instructors. Our dance instructors will have you learning quickly and you will have fun. From now through June, the lesson ... Armenian Hall, 8831 SE 58th Avenue (Baseline Rd), Ocala, 34480. Pat Vollman, 352-307-8486. USA Dance Ocala - [more][usadanceocala][email][events]
Tue 20 Jun 2017, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jun 2017, 6:15-9 pm. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jun 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jun 2017, 7-8 pm. Flamenco Fusion combines contemporary, flamenco and middle eastern dances. Hip Moves Studio, Gainesville, 32603. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jun 2017, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jun 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jun 2017, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 21 June 2017
Wed 21 Jun 2017, 7-7:45 pm. Introduction to Irish Set Dancing
June 14, June 21, June 28
Introduction to Sean Nos steps for Sets and Solos.
July 12 - July 19 - July 26
Set dancing and Sean Nos are old forms of Irish dance that are playful and relaxed, allowing for spirited self-expression.
$5 per class
Wear comfortable, smooth soled shoes and bring water bottle. Hogan School of Irish Dance Studio, 16 NW 7th Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 386-454-5685. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 21 Jun 2017, 7:30 pm. 7:30 Ballet. 8:30 Contemporary and Modern.
Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Wed 21 Jun 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 22 June 2017
Thu 22 Jun 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm Casino style. 7:15 pm LA style salsa. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 22 Jun 2017, 6-9 pm. 6 pm West Coast Swing
7 pm Salsa
8 pm Argentine Tango
8 to 10 pm Argentine Tango Practica
Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing.
From 8 to 9 pm there is a one hour Argentine Tango class. From 8 to 10 pm, overlapping with the class, is a two hour Argentine Tango practica. You can participate in either one. The cost for the practica is $5. Student aged folks can come to the practica for free.
On Thursday nights, we go at a pace for beginner dancers. Intermediate dancers are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
On Monday nights, the dances you learn are Hustle and West Coast Swing. On Monday nights we go at a pace for intermediate dancers. Beginners are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
Note no dancing on Mondays April 10 and April 17 due to Passover.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Thu 22 Jun 2017, 6:30-7:30 pm. Get in the swing of things this summer with Gainesville Move at Depot Park. Join the Florida Swing Dancing Club on Thursdays from June 1 to August 17.
No experience and no partner needed, family friendly, bring water and be prepared to have fun.
Meet outside Depot Park’s Pop-A-Top.
Parking: Available in the main parking lot for Depot Park. For additional parking locations, visit http://www.depotpark.org/directions. Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. $5. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Thu 22 Jun 2017, 6:30-9:30 pm. West Coast Swing Basics class beginning at 6:30 till 7:15. Intermediate Class till 8 pm-ish. Dance practice till 9:00. They will be set up as 6 week sessions for progression purposes for $10 per person each for the whole night, or $50 for all 6 if paid up front.
West Coast Swing Classes (and other dance styles will be covered in time including: Two-Step, Cha cha, Waltz and Nightclub Two Step. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Thu 22 Jun 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 22 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 22 Jun 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Thu 22 Jun 2017, 8:30-10:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 23 June 2017
Fri 23 Jun to Sat 24 Jun 2017. Ballroom, Line Dance, Swing Out and Stepping for all levels.
Workshops in Line Dancing, Swing Out and Chicago Style Steppin' are being offered, and dinner and dancing for all the dancers who attend the main event on Saturday night.
Mr. Ladell Headroe of Smooth Flava out of Texas will be teaching a workshop on DFW Swing Out; Mr. Demond Carter from the Purple Charlote Steppers will be teaching Urban Ballroom , Ms. Finger Snappin' Gail from Dance Konnection Pensacola will be teaching Line dancing and Mr. Walter C. Lane, of Florida Steppers International Orlando will be conducting the Chicago Style Steppin' workshop at this event.
From Atlanta Laketeya Webb-Stewart women's styling, Seve ballroom maestro, Brice and Olivia Manson ballroom youth instructors.
$55 All access pass, when your register by April 30, includes Friday night meet and greet, all workshops and Saturday night main event party.
Sponsored by the Iota Lambda Ch ... Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville. Wanda Llyoyd, 904-537-7763. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][facebook][events]
Fri 23 Jun 2017, 7-10 pm. Dance at UUFG. UUFG, 4225 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, 32605. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 23 Jun 2017, 8:30 pm-12 am. Free lesson followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Saturday 24 June 2017
Sat 24 Jun 2017, 8-10:30 pm. We will also be celebrating birthdays for this month. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. $10, $7 student. No partner necessary. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sunday 25 June 2017
Sun 25 Jun 2017, 10-11:30 am. Enjoy a Nia demo class with certified Nia Black Belt instructor Sarit Sela.
Whether you have ever tried Nia before, have not had a chance to dance in a while, or cannot wait to dance again, you are very welcome to come to this class. No previous experience needed, all fitness levels are welcome.
Nia presents an opportunity to reconnect to body and self, get fit and improve overall wellness.
Cash or check only.
Watch: https://youtu.be/fBuPrEs9OLg
Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10 at the door. Bring a friend: $5 each. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 25 Jun 2017, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Studio Percussion, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Ste 500, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 25 Jun 2017, 6-7:15 pm. Flamenco Fusion combines contemporary, flamenco and middle eastern dances. Hip Moves Studio, Gainesville, 32603. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [email][events]
Monday 26 June 2017
Mon 26 Jun 2017, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Hustle.
6:30 pm West Coast Swing.
7:30 pm Israeli Dancing.
No dancing on Mondays April 10 and April 17 due to Passover.
On Monday nights, we go at a pace for intermediate dancers. Beginners are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
On Thursday nights, the dances you learn are Argentine Tango, Salsa and West Coast Swing. On Thursday nights we go at a pace for beginners. Intermediate dancers are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn. To encourage you to dance twice a week, you get a big discount for coming on both Mondays and Thursdays.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge.
Cost:
$100 for six Mondays and six Thursdays, or
$45 for four Mondays, or
$75 for six Thursdays, or ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Mon 26 Jun 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm LA style salsa. 7:15 pm Casino style. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 26 Jun 2017, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 26 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Mon 26 Jun 2017, 7:15-8:15 pm. Learn authentic Brazilian partner samba from Rio de Janeiro and forro from the Brazilian northeast. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Mon 26 Jun 2017, 7:30-8:30 pm. 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Dance to a higher purpose. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. At 8:30 we will do Israeli partner dances for those that want. No partner needed. We rotate partners. You are not required to rotate. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Tuesday 27 June 2017
Tue 27 Jun 2017, 4-6 pm. 4 to 5 Beginner. 5 to 6 Intermediate class. Trinity Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53 Ave, Gainesville, 32653. Terrie Nielsen, 352-339-4000. $5. Line Dancing with Terrie Nielsen - [email][events]
Tue 27 Jun 2017, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 27 Jun 2017, 6:15-9 pm. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 27 Jun 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 27 Jun 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 27 Jun 2017, 7-8 pm. Flamenco Fusion combines contemporary, flamenco and middle eastern dances. Hip Moves Studio, Gainesville, 32603. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [email][events]
Tue 27 Jun 2017, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 27 Jun 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Tue 27 Jun 2017, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]