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]
2019
February 2019
Friday 1 February 2019
Fri 1 Feb to Sun 3 Feb 2019. Join us for another UF Tango Weekend in the new year.
We are so happy to welcome Liz Hutchinson from Portland, Oregon for a weekend of tango workshops and milongas.
Event Schedule:
Friday February 1
Workshop 1
Technique for All: Posture, Body Mechanics and Moving Through Space
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Location: Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave
UF Tango Night Milonga
DJ: Liz Hutchinson, Portland
Time: 8 pm to midnight
Location: Rena's Ballroom
Food: Snacks will be provided by the Argentine Tango Club.
Saturday February 2
Workshop 2
Learning to Share: Compression and Connection
Time: 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Location: Rena's Ballroom
4 pm to 6 pm UF Workshop for beginners and Practica
Location: Reitz Union Dance Studio B
Milonga Dell'Amicizia
Local monthly event organized by Rosanna Marsella
DJ: Ramiz Aliyev, Orlando
Time: 8 pm
Location: Rosa Williams Center, 524 NW 1 Street
Sunday February 3
Wo ... Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. UF Argentine Tango Club - [more][email][events]
Fri 1 Feb 2019, 8 pm-1 am. Get excited. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Friday for some swing dancing. Come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we'll try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. Hippodrome Theater, Gainesville. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Saturday 2 February 2019
Sat 2 Feb to Sun 3 Feb 2019. Join us for another UF Tango Weekend in the new year.
We are so happy to welcome Liz Hutchinson from Portland, Oregon for a weekend of tango workshops and milongas.
Event Schedule:
Friday February 1
Workshop 1
Technique for All: Posture, Body Mechanics and Moving Through Space
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Location: Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave
UF Tango Night Milonga
DJ: Liz Hutchinson, Portland
Time: 8 pm to midnight
Location: Rena's Ballroom
Food: Snacks will be provided by the Argentine Tango Club.
Saturday February 2
Workshop 2
Learning to Share: Compression and Connection
Time: 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Location: Rena's Ballroom
4 pm to 6 pm UF Workshop for beginners and Practica
Location: Reitz Union Dance Studio B
Milonga Dell'Amicizia
Local monthly event organized by Rosanna Marsella
DJ: Ramiz Aliyev, Orlando
Time: 8 pm
Location: Rosa Williams Center, 524 NW 1 Street
Sunday February 3
Wo ... Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. UF Argentine Tango Club - [more][email][events]
Sat 2 Feb 2019, 8 pm-12 am. Lovely Argentine Tango Milonga with Rosanna's home cooking. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Andrea Pham. $10, $5 student. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Sat 2 Feb 2019, 9:30 pm-2:30 am. Bachata lovers, this one is for you. Baila Caliente celebrates lovers month with an amazing social.
We will begin with a bachata sensual workshops at 9:30, social dancing to follow immediately.
The theme for this event is white and red semi-formal attire. Dress to impress. Caliente's own photographer will be taking pictures of best dress.
Come on out and show us that fancy footwork/turn-patterns you've been practicing. You'll be in for a fun night.
Dj Bob Ocho a.k.a. Chocolate Pecan and Dj Lamb Chop will be playing your favorite bachata, salsa and chachacha all night.
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Location: 1925 NW 2nd Street, Gainesville Fl.
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Workshop:
9:30 -10:30pm Bachata - TBA
Social dancing to follow immediately. The music will play until there is no one remains on the dance floor.
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Cost ... Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [more][facebook][email][events]
Sunday 3 February 2019
Sun 3 Feb 2019. Join us for another UF Tango Weekend in the new year.
We are so happy to welcome Liz Hutchinson from Portland, Oregon for a weekend of tango workshops and milongas.
Event Schedule:
Friday February 1
Workshop 1
Technique for All: Posture, Body Mechanics and Moving Through Space
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Location: Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave
UF Tango Night Milonga
DJ: Liz Hutchinson, Portland
Time: 8 pm to midnight
Location: Rena's Ballroom
Food: Snacks will be provided by the Argentine Tango Club.
Saturday February 2
Workshop 2
Learning to Share: Compression and Connection
Time: 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm
Location: Rena's Ballroom
4 pm to 6 pm UF Workshop for beginners and Practica
Location: Reitz Union Dance Studio B
Milonga Dell'Amicizia
Local monthly event organized by Rosanna Marsella
DJ: Ramiz Aliyev, Orlando
Time: 8 pm
Location: Rosa Williams Center, 524 NW 1 Street
Sunday February 3
Wo ... Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. UF Argentine Tango Club - [more][email][events]
Sun 3 Feb 2019, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 3 Feb 2019, 11 am. Warm up beginning at 10:30 am.
Sweat your prayers at Dance Church.
Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning.
What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun.
Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you.
Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
- 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance.
- Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath.
- Followed by a delectable vegan potluck.
- This is a substance free event
- Get in an altered state completely naturally
This dance ha ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]
Sun 3 Feb 2019, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Sun 3 Feb 2019, 4-7 pm. Waltzing at 2:30 pm. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sun 3 Feb 2019, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]
Sun 3 Feb 2019, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast
Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Monday 4 February 2019
Mon 4 Feb 2019, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Two Step
6:30 pm Lindy Swing
Each class is one hour with lots of dancing.
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.
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, because we want you to dance more and learn faster.
As always, if financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me.
$10 per night per person, or
$5 per night students. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Mon 4 Feb 2019, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 4 Feb 2019, 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 4 Feb 2019, 6:45-7:30 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Mon 4 Feb 2019, 6:45-7:30 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Mon 4 Feb 2019, 7-10 pm. There is an all-levels class with rotating topics held from 7-8 pm.
The Monday Milonga runs 8 pm to 10 pm and is open to the community. We play Traditional Tango Music played in 3 song tandas.
DJ Trista Brophy
Light snacks provided. Please bring your own water bottle to refill.
Milonga is $5.
Class is $10, $5 for students. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. Trista, 862-208-2646. Gainesville Tango Exchange - [facebook][email][events]
Mon 4 Feb 2019, 7 pm. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Spring! We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata! All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday:
5:45 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:00 PM - LA style salsa
7:15 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-East side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Thursday:
5:45 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:00 PM - Bachata (Casino salsa every other week)
7:15 PM - LA style salsa
8:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: O'Connell Center Practice Court. Enter through Gate 3 or 4.
Check out the full calendar at the link below:
https:// ... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [more][email][events]
Mon 4 Feb 2019, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 4 Feb 2019, 7:30-9 pm. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night, per family. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Mon 4 Feb 2019, 7:45-8:45 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Mon 4 Feb 2019, 8:30-10:30 pm. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Monday at the Collonade for some swing dancing. There are no lessons, but we will have teachers there to help out with things you have learned in previous lessons.
This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
Location: Collonade
As for parking, you can park in the Reitz Union Parking Garage, it is free after 4:30 pm.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we will try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Tuesday 5 February 2019
Tue 5 Feb 2019, 7-7:45 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Tue 5 Feb 2019, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 Dancing
Instructor Mark Traynor
DJ Josh Angel. Belleview Moose Lodge, 10035 SE Hwy 441, Belleview, 34420. Ken Uggie Wardd. $10 members, $12 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][events]
Tue 5 Feb 2019, 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 5 Feb 2019, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 5 Feb 2019, 7-9 pm. At Norma Wilson's place, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 5 Feb 2019, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Tue 5 Feb 2019, 7:45-8:30 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Wednesday 6 February 2019
Wed 6 Feb 2019, 7:45 am-8:45 pm. With Adam Leguerre. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Wed 6 Feb 2019, 5-6 pm. A series of bimonthly balboa lessons. In this meeting we will learn basic down - hold footwork and connection and start exploring how to use it to move with our partners. Due to unavailability of the dance studios, the second session will not begin until February 6. From then on we will meet every other week from 4 to 6 pm with an hour for lessons and an hour for practice. If you are unable to attend this first session you are welcome to come at 4 pm on Feb 6 to get a re-cap.
For these lessons please bring shoes that will allow you to slide or else, wear socks. This will not go well for you if your shoes are causing you to grip the floor. We may have a gap of about 3 weeks before the next session, but I highly encourage you to use this time to practice your footwork and get confortable with it, it will make the rest of the semester easier for you. Reitz Union Dance Studio, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Wed 6 Feb 2019, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Wed 6 Feb 2019, 6-9 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 6 Feb 2019, 6:45-7:30 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Wed 6 Feb 2019, 7-9:30 pm. Our schedule for the month:
Class #1 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class Beginner Swing Class and Social Dance
Cost
$45 Month, or
$15 Night, or
$5 Beginners per night, or
$5 Ages 16 to 29 per night. Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 6 Feb 2019, 7:30-9 pm. This 6 week progressive course will ingrain the fundamentals of On2 salsa.
Both lead and follow will learn from basic steps of On2 salsa, and how to connect, communicate, and read their partner with On2 salsa footwork and musicality. And then, start learning towards more intermediate moves/footwork.
Participants are encouraged to social dance with all students and instructors for feedback and to practice their new skills at the end of each class. Participants will be expected to watch the homework assignments and practice footwork outside of class. You only get out what you are willing to put in.
Date/Time
1/23 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
1/30 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
2/06 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
2/13 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
2/20 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
2/27 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
Pre-registration is required by January 22nd. You can register at the studio. Online registration is closed.
Limit to total of 8 leads and 8 follows (8 couples)
Price: $80
... 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [more][email][events]
Wed 6 Feb 2019, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 7 February 2019
Thu 7 Feb 2019, 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. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2019, 5:45 pm. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Spring! We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata! All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Thursday:
5:45 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:00 PM - Casino style salsa (Bachata every other week)
7:15 PM - LA style salsa
8:30 PM - Social dancing
Location: O'Connell Center Practice Court. Enter through Gate 3 or 4.
Monday:
5:45 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:00 PM - LA style salsa
7:15 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-East side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Check out the full calendar at the link below:
h ... O'Connell Center Practice Court, by Gate 3, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [more][teamup][email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2019, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2019, 7-9:15 pm. Hustle I
7:00 to 8:10 pm No experience needed. Instructor starts with basics & builds each week. Singles or couples. Rotating partners is optional. Cost for 4 weeks: $40/person or $32/college student Try out the 1st class for $12/person. Cash or check accepted
Hustle II
8:00 to 9:15 pm
4 week progressive class in the fun dance-the Hustle. You must know the basics of Hustle to join the class or approval by instructor. Singles or couples, we do rotate partners in this class. Cost for 4 weeks: $45/person, $85/couple, $32/college student. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2019, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2019, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2019, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lindy Swing
8:00 pm Waltz
9:00 pm Argentine Tango
This New Beginner Series is a progressive 4 week series, starting January 31, skipping February 14 and ending February 28. You learn the basics of swing dancing and how to dance with a partner.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The cost is $60 per person for the four weeks.
The cost is for one dance. You are invited to stay for the other dances on the same night at no extra charge.
Experienced Dancers meet at the same time to dance.
During the beginner series there is limited to no instruction for the experienced dancers.
The cost for experienced dancers is $10 per night per person.
The cost for students is $5 per night.
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Thu 7 Feb 2019, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, 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 7 Feb 2019, 9 pm-1 am. You have been asking for it and here we go. The fiesta is coming to Fluid here in Town of Tioga on Thursday nights.
Starting Thursday February 7th. Bring your dance shoes and make sure your energy tank is full,because the house is going down on fire. The Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE 6 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][events]
Friday 8 February 2019
Fri 8 Feb 2019, 7:30-10 pm. Melrose Art and Culture Center, #301, Hwy 26, corner of Grove Street, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Fri 8 Feb 2019, 8-11 pm. Get excited. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Friday for some swing dancing. Come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we'll try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Saturday 9 February 2019
Sat 9 Feb to Sun 10 Feb 2019. Saturday, February 9, 2019
2:00 - 3:15 pm Workshop 1 Musicality and Connection at Hip Moves
3:30 - 4:45 pm Workshop 2 Fancy Moves Go Social at Hip Moves
7:00 - 8:00 pm Pre-Milonga Class: A Classic Figure From Buenos Aires at Rosa B
8:00 pm - 12:00 am Milonga el Abrazo de Gainesville at Rosa B
Sunday, February 10, 2019
2:00 - 3:15 pm Workshop 3 Milonga Picante and Fun Tricks at Hip Moves
3:30 - 4:45 pm Workshop 4 Giros with Sacadas in Vals Time at Hip Moves
This weekend Judy and Jon from Las Vegas and Buenos Aires return again for the 3rd year in a row. There will be two venues. One at Hip Moves Studio and the other at the Rosa B for a pre-milonga class, Milonga and Show.
Check out their website if you have not seen them before: https://tangowithjudy.com
Maestros of Milonguero close embrace style social dancing. They are Americans who have previously taught Tango in Buenos Aires to Argentinians for 10 years. They share ... Gainesville. Steve Littler, 352-226-1103. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][facebook][email][events]
Sat 9 Feb 2019, 7:30-10:30 pm. Get your flapper dresses & zuit suits ready.
Doors open at 7:30, free lesson at 7:45, dancing at 8:15pm. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. No partner necessary. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $15 per person, $25 per couple, $12 for Parris Dance students, or $8 college student. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sat 9 Feb 2019, 9 pm-2 am. Once again! Salsa Mundial is going white hot for our winter social!
Please come and join our 4th annual White-Out Party at Salsa Mundial dance studio! Dress to impress in your cool & sexy white attire (optional)!
We will have a new DJ, DJ Catatonic! And this is her debut social!! She will be playing your favorite Salsa and Bachata songs collaborating with DJ Koji!!
There will be a workshop (TBA) 9-10PM!!
This event is open to the public, so please bring your friends and family.
+Schedule+
Workshop (TBA): 9:00-10:00PM
Social: 10:00PM-2:00AM
Attire: White!
+Prices+
Workshop:
$5
Social:
$10
$7 for student or out-of-town guest with valid photo ID
Workshop and Social:
$12 or $10 for student or out-of-town guest. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [facebook][email][events]
Sunday 10 February 2019
Sun 10 Feb 2019. Saturday, February 9, 2019
2:00 - 3:15 pm Workshop 1 Musicality and Connection at Hip Moves
3:30 - 4:45 pm Workshop 2 Fancy Moves Go Social at Hip Moves
7:00 - 8:00 pm Pre-Milonga Class: A Classic Figure From Buenos Aires at Rosa B
8:00 pm - 12:00 am Milonga el Abrazo de Gainesville at Rosa B
Sunday, February 10, 2019
2:00 - 3:15 pm Workshop 3 Milonga Picante and Fun Tricks at Hip Moves
3:30 - 4:45 pm Workshop 4 Giros with Sacadas in Vals Time at Hip Moves
This weekend Judy and Jon from Las Vegas and Buenos Aires return again for the 3rd year in a row. There will be two venues. One at Hip Moves Studio and the other at the Rosa B for a pre-milonga class, Milonga and Show.
Check out their website if you have not seen them before: https://tangowithjudy.com
Maestros of Milonguero close embrace style social dancing. They are Americans who have previously taught Tango in Buenos Aires to Argentinians for 10 years. They share ... Gainesville. Steve Littler, 352-226-1103. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][facebook][email][events]
Sun 10 Feb 2019, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 10 Feb 2019, 2-5 pm. Don Page was a long-time member of the Gainesville dance community. He was active in GODS, zydeco, Cajun, waltz brunch and swing dancing. Every moment that he was on the dance floor was filled with joy. He was inventive and gentle with his partners. He believed that dancing release one's true spirit and could transport the dancers to a higher plane of existence. Let us celebrate the life of Don Page with a dance, as he wanted us to do. Doors open at 1 pm. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Free. Vintage Waltz - [email][events]
Sun 10 Feb 2019, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Sun 10 Feb 2019, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]
Sun 10 Feb 2019, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast
Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 10 Feb 2019, 7 pm. Warm up beginning at 6:30 pm.
Sweat your prayers at Dance Church.
Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning.
What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun.
Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you.
Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
- 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance.
- Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath.
- Followed by a delectable vegan potluck.
- This is a substance free event
- Get in an altered state completely naturally
This dance hap ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]
Monday 11 February 2019
Mon 11 Feb 2019, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 11 Feb 2019, 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 11 Feb 2019, 6:45-7:30 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Mon 11 Feb 2019, 6:45-7:30 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Mon 11 Feb 2019, 7-10 pm. There is an all-levels class with rotating topics held from 7-8 pm.
The Monday Milonga runs 8 pm to 10 pm and is open to the community. We play Traditional Tango Music played in 3 song tandas.
DJ Trista Brophy
Light snacks provided. Please bring your own water bottle to refill.
Milonga is $5.
Class is $10, $5 for students. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. Trista, 862-208-2646. Gainesville Tango Exchange - [facebook][email][events]
Mon 11 Feb 2019, 7 pm. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Spring! We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata! All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday:
5:45 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:00 PM - LA style salsa
7:15 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-East side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Thursday:
5:45 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:00 PM - Bachata (Casino salsa every other week)
7:15 PM - LA style salsa
8:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: O'Connell Center Practice Court. Enter through Gate 3 or 4.
Check out the full calendar at the link below:
https:// ... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [more][email][events]
Mon 11 Feb 2019, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 11 Feb 2019, 7:45-8:45 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Mon 11 Feb 2019, 8:30-10:30 pm. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Monday at the Collonade for some swing dancing. There are no lessons, but we will have teachers there to help out with things you have learned in previous lessons.
This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
Location: Collonade
As for parking, you can park in the Reitz Union Parking Garage, it is free after 4:30 pm.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we will try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Tuesday 12 February 2019
Tue 12 Feb 2019, 7-7:45 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Tue 12 Feb 2019, 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 12 Feb 2019, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 12 Feb 2019, 7-9 pm. At Norma Wilson's place, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 12 Feb 2019, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Tue 12 Feb 2019, 7:45-8:30 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Wednesday 13 February 2019
Wed 13 Feb 2019, 7:45 am-8:45 pm. With Adam Leguerre. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Wed 13 Feb 2019, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Wed 13 Feb 2019, 6-9 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 13 Feb 2019, 6:45-7:30 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Wed 13 Feb 2019, 7-9:30 pm. Our schedule for the month:
Class #1 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class Beginner Swing Class and Social Dance
Cost
$45 Month, or
$15 Night, or
$5 Beginners per night, or
$5 Ages 16 to 29 per night. Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 13 Feb 2019, 7:30-9 pm. This 6 week progressive course will ingrain the fundamentals of On2 salsa.
Both lead and follow will learn from basic steps of On2 salsa, and how to connect, communicate, and read their partner with On2 salsa footwork and musicality. And then, start learning towards more intermediate moves/footwork.
Participants are encouraged to social dance with all students and instructors for feedback and to practice their new skills at the end of each class. Participants will be expected to watch the homework assignments and practice footwork outside of class. You only get out what you are willing to put in.
Date/Time
1/23 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
1/30 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
2/06 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
2/13 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
2/20 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
2/27 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
Pre-registration is required by January 22nd. You can register at the studio. Online registration is closed.
Limit to total of 8 leads and 8 follows (8 couples)
Price: $80
... 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [more][email][events]
Wed 13 Feb 2019, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 14 February 2019
Thu 14 Feb 2019, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Thu 14 Feb 2019, 7-9:15 pm. Hustle I
7:00 to 8:10 pm No experience needed. Instructor starts with basics & builds each week. Singles or couples. Rotating partners is optional. Cost for 4 weeks: $40/person or $32/college student Try out the 1st class for $12/person. Cash or check accepted
Hustle II
8:00 to 9:15 pm
4 week progressive class in the fun dance-the Hustle. You must know the basics of Hustle to join the class or approval by instructor. Singles or couples, we do rotate partners in this class. Cost for 4 weeks: $45/person, $85/couple, $32/college student. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 14 Feb 2019, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 14 Feb 2019, 7 pm. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Spring! We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata! All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Thursday:
5:45 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:00 PM - Bachata (Casino salsa every other week)
7:15 PM - LA style salsa
8:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: O'Connell Center Practice Court. Enter through Gate 3 or 4.
Monday:
5:45 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:00 PM - LA style salsa
7:15 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-East side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Check out the full calendar at the link below:
https:// ... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [more][email][events]
Thu 14 Feb 2019, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 14 Feb 2019, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, 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 14 Feb 2019, 9 pm-1 am. You have been asking for it and here we go. The fiesta is coming to Fluid here in Town of Tioga on Thursday nights.
Starting Thursday February 7th. Bring your dance shoes and make sure your energy tank is full,because the house is going down on fire. The Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE 6 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][events]
Friday 15 February 2019
Fri 15 Feb 2019, 8-11 pm. Get excited. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Friday for some swing dancing. Come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we'll try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Saturday 16 February 2019
Sat 16 Feb 2019, 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.
Dress in your pirate best. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sat 16 Feb 2019, 8:30 pm-1:30 am. Cozy, elegant milonga.
Attendance is free. Do not hesitate to bring your favorite dish and, or beverage, to share.
Email David for directions. In a Private Home, Gainesville, 32605. David Chayes. Tango with Thuy - [facebook][email][events]
Sunday 17 February 2019
Sun 17 Feb 2019, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 17 Feb 2019, 11 am. Warm up beginning at 10:30 am.
Sweat your prayers at Dance Church.
Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning.
What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun.
Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you.
Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
- 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance.
- Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath.
- Followed by a delectable vegan potluck.
- This is a substance free event
- Get in an altered state completely naturally
This dance ha ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]
Sun 17 Feb 2019, 2-5 pm. Sunday Vintage Waltz with Richard Nalli
The way it used to be
Richard Nalli is hosting the January 20th afternoon Vintage Waltz Dance.
Starting at 2 pm there will be a free 15-minute beginning/refresher waltz lesson. All dancers are encouraged to participate and share the Waltz experience with newcomers.
Open dancing to Richard’s select playlist until 5 pm. At 3 pm Richard will offer to teach one intermediate Waltz step (hint- the single-most useful transition step in Waltz and Foxtrot dance).
Every half-hour Richard will play an alternative dance tune, swing, Foxtrot, cha-cha, etc.
Partner not required. The Gainesville Area Waltzers are the nicest dancers anywhere.
A Vintage Waltz dancer and Bronze level dance instructor of 12-years Richard Nalli has taught dancers of all levels to enjoy this fun and elegant social dance. Waltz is the easiest of all dances to learn because you step to each beat of the music. If you c ... Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [more][email][events]
Sun 17 Feb 2019, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Sun 17 Feb 2019, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]
Sun 17 Feb 2019, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast
Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 17 Feb 2019, 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]
Monday 18 February 2019
Mon 18 Feb 2019, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Two Step
6:30 pm Lindy Swing
Each class is one hour with lots of dancing.
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.
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, because we want you to dance more and learn faster.
As always, if financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me.
$10 per night per person, or
$5 per night students. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Mon 18 Feb 2019, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 18 Feb 2019, 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 18 Feb 2019, 6:45-7:30 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Mon 18 Feb 2019, 6:45-7:30 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Mon 18 Feb 2019, 7-10 pm. There is an all-levels class with rotating topics held from 7-8 pm.
The Monday Milonga runs 8 pm to 10 pm and is open to the community. We play Traditional Tango Music played in 3 song tandas.
DJ Trista Brophy
Light snacks provided. Please bring your own water bottle to refill.
Milonga is $5.
Class is $10, $5 for students. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. Trista, 862-208-2646. Gainesville Tango Exchange - [facebook][email][events]
Mon 18 Feb 2019, 7 pm. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Spring! We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata! All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday:
5:45 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:00 PM - LA style salsa
7:15 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-East side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Thursday:
5:45 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:00 PM - Bachata (Casino salsa every other week)
7:15 PM - LA style salsa
8:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: O'Connell Center Practice Court. Enter through Gate 3 or 4.
Check out the full calendar at the link below:
https:// ... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [more][email][events]
Mon 18 Feb 2019, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 18 Feb 2019, 7:30-9 pm. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night, per family. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Mon 18 Feb 2019, 7:45-8:45 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Mon 18 Feb 2019, 8:30-10:30 pm. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Monday at the Collonade for some swing dancing. There are no lessons, but we will have teachers there to help out with things you have learned in previous lessons.
This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
Location: Collonade
As for parking, you can park in the Reitz Union Parking Garage, it is free after 4:30 pm.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we will try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Tuesday 19 February 2019
Tue 19 Feb 2019, 7-7:45 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Tue 19 Feb 2019, 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 19 Feb 2019, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 19 Feb 2019, 7-9 pm. At Norma Wilson's place, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 19 Feb 2019, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Tue 19 Feb 2019, 7:45-8:30 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Wednesday 20 February 2019
Wed 20 Feb 2019, 7:45 am-8:45 pm. With Adam Leguerre. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Wed 20 Feb 2019, 5-6 pm. A series of bimonthly balboa lessons. In this meeting we will learn basic down - hold footwork and connection and start exploring how to use it to move with our partners. Due to unavailability of the dance studios, the second session will not begin until February 6. From then on we will meet every other week from 4 to 6 pm with an hour for lessons and an hour for practice. If you are unable to attend this first session you are welcome to come at 4 pm on Feb 6 to get a re-cap.
For these lessons please bring shoes that will allow you to slide or else, wear socks. This will not go well for you if your shoes are causing you to grip the floor. We may have a gap of about 3 weeks before the next session, but I highly encourage you to use this time to practice your footwork and get confortable with it, it will make the rest of the semester easier for you. Reitz Union Dance Studio, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Wed 20 Feb 2019, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Wed 20 Feb 2019, 6-9 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 20 Feb 2019, 6:45-7:30 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [clients][email][events]
Wed 20 Feb 2019, 7-9:30 pm. Our schedule for the month:
Class #1 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class Beginner Swing Class and Social Dance
Cost
$45 Month, or
$15 Night, or
$5 Beginners per night, or
$5 Ages 16 to 29 per night. Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 20 Feb 2019, 7:30-9 pm. This 6 week progressive course will ingrain the fundamentals of On2 salsa.
Both lead and follow will learn from basic steps of On2 salsa, and how to connect, communicate, and read their partner with On2 salsa footwork and musicality. And then, start learning towards more intermediate moves/footwork.
Participants are encouraged to social dance with all students and instructors for feedback and to practice their new skills at the end of each class. Participants will be expected to watch the homework assignments and practice footwork outside of class. You only get out what you are willing to put in.
Date/Time
1/23 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
1/30 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
2/06 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
2/13 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
2/20 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
2/27 (Wed) 7:30-9:00PM
Pre-registration is required by January 22nd. You can register at the studio. Online registration is closed.
Limit to total of 8 leads and 8 follows (8 couples)
Price: $80
... 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [more][email][events]
Wed 20 Feb 2019, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 21 February 2019
Thu 21 Feb 2019, 5:45 am. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Spring! We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata! All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Thursday:
5:45 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:00 PM - Casino style salsa (Bachata every other week)
7:15 PM - LA style salsa
8:30 PM - Social dancing
Location: O'Connell Center Practice Court. Enter through Gate 3 or 4.
Monday:
5:45 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:00 PM - LA style salsa
7:15 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-East side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Check out the full calendar at the link below:
h ... O'Connell Center Practice Court, by Gate 3, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [more][teamup][email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2019, 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. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2019, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2019, 7-9:15 pm. Hustle I
7:00 to 8:10 pm No experience needed. Instructor starts with basics & builds each week. Singles or couples. Rotating partners is optional. Cost for 4 weeks: $40/person or $32/college student Try out the 1st class for $12/person. Cash or check accepted
Hustle II
8:00 to 9:15 pm
4 week progressive class in the fun dance-the Hustle. You must know the basics of Hustle to join the class or approval by instructor. Singles or couples, we do rotate partners in this class. Cost for 4 weeks: $45/person, $85/couple, $32/college student. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2019, 7-10 pm. Doors open at 6:30. Contra dance in open-air dance barn on Lake Santa Fe with The Stringrays. One night only.
A three-hour contradance driven by the great tunes and the talent of the fabulous Stringrays. The Stringrays are visiting from New England for the Dancing with the Gods Weekend Feb 22-23-24. This is a bonus dance (not part of weekend pass) before the dance weekend.
The Stringrays are Rodney Miller, Max Newman, Stuart Kenney, Sam Bartlett, and Mark Hellenberg
Callers Angela DeCarlis and JoLaine Jones-Pokorney. This is a gender neutral dance. All are welcome.
$10 - $25 sliding scale. This is a fundraiser for the Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society and is Nnot included in the Dancing with the Gods weekend pass. No charge for spectators, bring a lawn chair.
Hosted by Joe and Christin Rush
Dancing Fish is a private property about half an hour east of Gainesville, just off SR 26. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2019, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2019, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2019, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lindy Swing
8:00 pm Waltz
9:00 pm Argentine Tango
This New Beginner Series is a progressive 4 week series, starting January 31, skipping February 14 and ending February 28. You learn the basics of swing dancing and how to dance with a partner.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The cost is $60 per person for the four weeks.
The cost is for one dance. You are invited to stay for the other dances on the same night at no extra charge.
Experienced Dancers meet at the same time to dance.
During the beginner series there is limited to no instruction for the experienced dancers.
The cost for experienced dancers is $10 per night per person.
The cost for students is $5 per night.
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Thu 21 Feb 2019, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, 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 21 Feb 2019, 9 pm-1 am. You have been asking for it and here we go. The fiesta is coming to Fluid here in Town of Tioga on Thursday nights.
Starting Thursday February 7th. Bring your dance shoes and make sure your energy tank is full,because the house is going down on fire. The Historic Thomas Center, 302 NE 6 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][events]
Friday 22 February 2019
Fri 22 Feb to Sun 24 Feb 2019. Why dance with mortals when you can Dance with the GODS? The Stringrays and Chimney Swift will be playing the tunes, Seth Tepfer and Roni Wiener will call the dances. This weekend does sell out, so secure your slot with early online registration.
Tickets are now available only online (no paper registration) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancing-with-the-gods-weekend-2019-tickets-50377225638
Location: The beautiful Thelma Boltin Center in the historic Duckpond neighborhood of Gainesville, Florida.
Featuring a heavenly talent lineup:
Featuring:
The Stringrays: Rodney Miller on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar, and Stuart Kenney on bass
Chimney Swift Cecile Leroy on cello, Zoe Madonna on accordion, Daniel Raine on cittern and guitar, and Yaron Shragai on percussion and recorders
Callers
Seth Tepfer and Roni Wiener
Tickets are non-transferrable. If you find later that you can't come to the weekend, please notify the reg ... Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][godsdance][email][events]
Fri 22 Feb 2019, 6-10 pm. Please join us for a Salsa Mundial happy hour with Elio’s Latin concert at Tioga Town Center this Friday. We will have some tables (Patio) at World of Beer (WOB) from 6PM, and enjoy Elio’s concert (outdoor, starting at 7 PM). WOB serves great beer, wine, sangria, non-alcoholic beverage and awesome food. You can also buy food from newly opened restaurant, Cilantro Tacos, and bring it to WOB. Then, let’s burn some calories by dancing with great live Latin music. Please bring your family and friends along. Tioga Town Center, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]