2016
June 2016
Wednesday 1 June 2016
Wed 1 Jun, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Wed 1 Jun, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermdiate West Coast Swing class followed by dancing until 10. $40 per month includes the entire evening. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 1 Jun, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Wed 1 Jun, 8 pm. 8 pm Beginners. 9 pm Mini milonga social dancing. We will begin the night with a beginner lesson, followed by a mini-milonga. There will be food and refreshments. This is an opportunity to practice all the skills that you have acquired so far, or just socialize with the members of the club. Also, feel free to bring your friends to enjoy a night full of tango. 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. Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz/ballet flats, those work great too. Fan ... Corry Village, Commons Room, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [more][email][events]
Thursday 2 June 2016
Thu 2 Jun, 6-8:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 6-7 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 7-8 pm. Practice Party: 8-8:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Thu 2 Jun, 6-8 pm. 6:00 to 7:00 pm Beginning Argentine Tango.
7:10 to 8:10 pm Beginning West Coast Swing.
These classes cater to new dancers, that is those people who have never danced before. These are social dance classes. The focus is on having fun, while you learn to dance with a partner. You build your confidence in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No one tells anyone else what to do.
Safety comes first. These are gentle classes. There is no pushing and no pulling. Everyone does their own dancing.
No experienced needed. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as experienced dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. There is a lot of dance time.
Couples friendly classes. You can dance just with your partner, if you like.
Singles friendly classes. No partner needed. We do rotate partners, for those that want.
Two classes for the price of one.
Cost: $75 for 6 nights (one night free) or $15 per night. Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 2 Jun, 6:30-8:30 pm. Beginners class will be from 6:30-7:15. Intermediate 7:15-8. Open Dance from 8-8:30. Check the website for any last minute changes. Kol Simcha, 619 NE 1 Street, Gainesville. Tony Arroyo, 352-485-1210. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 2 Jun, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Basic class. 7:30 Mainstream workshop and review. 8:00 Plus workshop and review. 8:30 to 9:00 Plus dancing. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-377-1828. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Thu 2 Jun, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Last Chance Banquet Hall, 219 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 2 Jun, 7:45-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 3 June 2016
Fri 3 Jun, 9-10 am. Jason is an amazing First Degree Black Belt Nia instructor, traveling across the country, teaching in 115 Nia communities this summer. Stillpoint Therapy Studio, 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. $15. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Fri 3 Jun, 3-5:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 3-4 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 4-5 pm. Practice Party: 5-5:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Fri 3 Jun, 6 pm. S-Connection Aerial Arts, 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Fri 3 Jun, 6:30-9:30 pm. 6:30 Free Picnic-style dinner featuring a sandwich bar with all the fixins plus salads and fresh fruit. 7:30 Service and Celebration Don’t miss our KidSchool Graduation plus Honoring our Volunteers and Volunteer-of-the-Year. Please RSVP by June 1 so we’ll know how much food and drink to order. A $15 donation for adults and $10 donation for kids will be much appreciated to help defray our costs for this special evening. RSVP recommended, but not required. Please help us better plan our events. Thank you. St. Johns, 81 Christopher St., New York, NY, 10014, New York, 10014. Amy Stein, (212) 213-1002. Free. The City Congregation - [website][email][events]
Fri 3 Jun, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $4 donation suggested. Mennonite House, 1236 NW 18th Ave., Gainesville, 32609. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 3 Jun, 8-11:55 pm. Doors at 8, music starts at 9. It is going to be hot at Market Street Pub and Cabaret when the Gainesville Big Band returns to the biggest little stage in Gainesville. Join us for classic swing, jazz, and a little R&B. Bring your dance shoes because the dance floor will be open all night.
Market Street Pub, 12 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Chad Young. $5 general and $3 for students. Chad Big Daddy Young Swing Time - [website][email][events]
Saturday 4 June 2016
Sat 4 Jun, 7:30-11:30 pm. 7:30 Doors open. A short lesson on how to adapt your West Coast Swing to East Coast Swing. Social Dancing with DJ Josh Angel. Please join us for our first Saturday of the Month dance with special guest instructor Agnieszka Maslanka. Private lessons with Agnes available. Contact Josh to schedule one. DJ Josh will be playing all the best Blues and Contemporary WCS tunes, with a little 2 Step, ECS, Waltz, and Night Club 2 mixed in. Lite refreshments included, feel free to bring something to share. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $15, $10 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Sunday 5 June 2016
Sun 5 Jun. 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 5 Jun, 3-5:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 3-4 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 4-5 pm. Practice Party: 5-5:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Sun 5 Jun, 4-7 pm. 2:45 Waltz. 3:30 Beginners lesson, a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $10, $8 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sun 5 Jun, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 5 Jun, 5 pm. No experience necessary. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $5-$10. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Monday 6 June 2016
Mon 6 Jun, 5:30-7:15 pm. 5:30 to 6:15 Advanced West Coast Swing
6:15 to 7:15 Beginning Rumba
Schedule varies based on participants requests. Generally we do Advanced West Coast Swing or Lindy Swing each week and another dance that you find useful at dance socials.
Everyone is encouraged to come the whole time. Beginning dancers are welcome at the advanced sessions.
Advanced West Coast Swing focuses on quality of movement, solid basics, partner connection, musicality, styling and improvisation.
Classes are with a small group on Monday nights where you get personal attention to help you get better. Sessions are adjusted to the individual needs of those attending.
For beginners, sessions are aimed at building confidence so you are comfortable going to dances.
For all dancers, attention is directed at helping you improve by mastering the fundamental techniques.
These are not drop-in classes. These are run in a series of 5 or 6-week sessions. C ... Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Mon 6 Jun, 6-8:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 6-7 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 7-8 pm. Practice Party: 8-8:30 pm. Instructor: Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Mon 6 Jun, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 6 Jun, 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 - [website][email][events]
Mon 6 Jun, 7:15-8:30 pm. 7:15 - 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. We do Israeli partner dances at the end. 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 - [website][email][events]
Mon 6 Jun, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 7 June 2016
Tue 7 Jun, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Mainstream Square Dancing instruction. 7:30 Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-334-2186. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 7 Jun, 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 7 Jun, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 7 Jun, 7:30-8:30 pm. Nia offers a low-stress workout environment and an invitation to celebrate your inner dancer, warrior and child. Nia improves mobility, agility, flexibility, strength & stability. Classes are open to participants of all fitness levels. No previous experience or special talent needed. Just be open to have fun and feel better at the end of the hour. $12 Drop in; $54 for 6-tickets. Valid for both Tuesday and Friday classes. Stillpoint Therapy Studio, 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. $12, $54 for 6. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Tue 7 Jun, 8-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 8 June 2016
Wed 8 Jun, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Wed 8 Jun, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermdiate West Coast Swing class followed by dancing until 10. $40 per month includes the entire evening. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 8 Jun, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Wed 8 Jun, 8 pm. 8 pm Beginners. 9 pm Mini milonga social dancing. We will begin the night with a beginner lesson, followed by a mini-milonga. There will be food and refreshments. This is an opportunity to practice all the skills that you have acquired so far, or just socialize with the members of the club. Also, feel free to bring your friends to enjoy a night full of tango. 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. Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz/ballet flats, those work great too. Fan ... Corry Village, Commons Room, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [more][email][events]
Thursday 9 June 2016
Thu 9 Jun, 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 9 Jun, 6-8:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 6-7 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 7-8 pm. Practice Party: 8-8:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Thu 9 Jun, 6-8 pm. 6:00 to 7:00 pm Beginning Argentine Tango.
7:10 to 8:10 pm Beginning West Coast Swing.
These classes cater to new dancers, that is those people who have never danced before. These are social dance classes. The focus is on having fun, while you learn to dance with a partner. You build your confidence in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No one tells anyone else what to do.
Safety comes first. These are gentle classes. There is no pushing and no pulling. Everyone does their own dancing.
No experienced needed. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as experienced dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. There is a lot of dance time.
Couples friendly classes. You can dance just with your partner, if you like.
Singles friendly classes. No partner needed. We do rotate partners, for those that want.
Two classes for the price of one.
Cost: $75 for 6 nights (one night free) or $15 per night. Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 9 Jun, 6:30-8:30 pm. Beginners class will be from 6:30-7:15. Intermediate 7:15-8. Open Dance from 8-8:30. Check the website for any last minute changes. Kol Simcha, 619 NE 1 Street, Gainesville. Tony Arroyo, 352-485-1210. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 9 Jun, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Basic class. 7:30 Mainstream workshop and review. 8:00 Plus workshop and review. 8:30 to 9:00 Plus dancing. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-377-1828. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Thu 9 Jun, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Last Chance Banquet Hall, 219 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 9 Jun, 7:45-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 10 June 2016
Fri 10 Jun, 9-10 am. Stillpoint Therapy Studio, 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. $12, $54 for 6. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Fri 10 Jun, 3-5:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 3-4 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 4-5 pm. Practice Party: 5-5:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Fri 10 Jun, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $3 donation suggested. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 10 Jun, 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 - [website][email][events]
Saturday 11 June 2016
Sat 11 Jun. 12:30 to 3:30 Workshop. 9:30 to Midnight Social Dance.
Gainesville is hosting a Balboa workshop. Brennan DeVoe will be teaching a one day intensive workshop to bring you from the ground up with your Balboa.
The workshop will be in the basement dance studio of the Reitz Union. There will be three hours of lessons with ten minute breaks in between.
After the workshop, make sure to head to our evening dance to show off your new moves. It will be held downtown at Persona Vintage Clothing & Costumes, at 201 SE 2nd Pl from 9:30 pm to midnight. Parking is available in the GRU parking lot nearby.
The total price for the workshop and evening dance will be $15 cash at the door. Housing will be available for any out-of-town dancers wishing to attend. Please contact Alex Haley if you would like to be housed.
Brennan DeVoe will have also have private lessons in either Balboa or Lindy Hop available that weekend. Student discounts are ... Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Alex Haley. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [more][email][events]
Sat 11 Jun, 8 pm-12 am. From 8:00 to 9:30 there will be a special Beginners Milonga. If you have taken one or more lessons in Argentine Tango, come out and enjoy an Argentine Tango dance social designed specifically for new dancers. Stay afterwards for the regular milonga for Argentine Tango dancers. Held on the second Saturday of each month. Non-dancers welcome to come and watch for free. Music is predominately Golden Age 1935-1945, some 20s and 50s, some Alternative and Nuevo. Bring drinks and snacks. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Steve Littler, Sarah Bollinger. $10. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Sat 11 Jun, 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 - [website][email][events]
Sunday 12 June 2016
Sun 12 Jun. 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 12 Jun, 3-5:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 3-4 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 4-5 pm. Practice Party: 5-5:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Sun 12 Jun, 4-8 pm. LaQianya Huynh invites you all to "Fun In The Sun Swing and Sway" social dance at Macy's. This is a free, fun, and creative social dance for all ages. We will be swinging and swaing up stairs near the mall entrance. This event is perfect for seasoned dancers and people that want to learn to dance.
Come dressed to impress in your casual beach attire or what ever makes you comforable. The floor is tiled, if you do not have dance shoes bring comfortable shoes. Just dance, socialize, network and shop if you like.
Special Guests:
Kristen Robinson is the reigning Miss Florida United States 2016. She is a recent graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Digital Broadcast News and Consumer Journalism and currently works as a business consultant for AT&T in Gainesville, FL.
In 2010, Kristen Robinson became the first African-American to be crowned Miss Georgia Teen USA (2011). At the University of Georgia she also held ... Macy's in the Oaks Mall, 6671 Newberry Road, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][website][email][events]
Sun 12 Jun, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 12 Jun, 5 pm. No experience necessary. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $5-$10. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Monday 13 June 2016
Mon 13 Jun, 6-8:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 6-7 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 7-8 pm. Practice Party: 8-8:30 pm. Instructor: Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Mon 13 Jun, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 13 Jun, 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 - [website][email][events]
Mon 13 Jun, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 14 June 2016
Tue 14 Jun, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Mainstream Square Dancing instruction. 7:30 Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-334-2186. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 14 Jun, 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 14 Jun, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 14 Jun, 7:30-8:30 pm. Nia offers a low-stress workout environment and an invitation to celebrate your inner dancer, warrior and child. Nia improves mobility, agility, flexibility, strength & stability. Classes are open to participants of all fitness levels. No previous experience or special talent needed. Just be open to have fun and feel better at the end of the hour. $12 Drop in; $54 for 6-tickets. Valid for both Tuesday and Friday classes. Stillpoint Therapy Studio, 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. $12, $54 for 6. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Tue 14 Jun, 8-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 15 June 2016
Wed 15 Jun, 6-7 pm. Irish Set dancing is social, playful, relaxed and prone to spirited self-expression. It is very popular in Irish communities around the world. It is danced in four couple square formation. Sean nos (old style) Irish dance is a solo, improvised form of percussive dance that is as varied and unique as every dancer who dances it. Wear comfortable, smooth soled shoes and bring a water bottle.
June 15, 22, 29 Introduction to Irish Set Dancing.
July 13, 20, 27 Introduction to Sean nos Steps for Sets and Solos.
August 3, 10 Steps and Sets.
Civic Media Center, 433 S Main Street, Gainesville. Piper Call, 386-454-5685. $5 per class which goes directly to the CMC. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [website][email][events]
Wed 15 Jun, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Wed 15 Jun, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 to 10 third Wednesday dance social. 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 15 Jun, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Wed 15 Jun, 8 pm. 8 pm Beginners. 9 pm Mini milonga social dancing. We will begin the night with a beginner lesson, followed by a mini-milonga. There will be food and refreshments. This is an opportunity to practice all the skills that you have acquired so far, or just socialize with the members of the club. Also, feel free to bring your friends to enjoy a night full of tango. 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. Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz/ballet flats, those work great too. Fan ... Corry Village, Commons Room, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [more][email][events]
Thursday 16 June 2016
Thu 16 Jun, 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 16 Jun, 6-8:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 6-7 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 7-8 pm. Practice Party: 8-8:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Thu 16 Jun, 6-8 pm. 6:00 to 7:00 pm Beginning Argentine Tango.
7:10 to 8:10 pm Beginning West Coast Swing.
These classes cater to new dancers, that is those people who have never danced before. These are social dance classes. The focus is on having fun, while you learn to dance with a partner. You build your confidence in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No one tells anyone else what to do.
Safety comes first. These are gentle classes. There is no pushing and no pulling. Everyone does their own dancing.
No experienced needed. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as experienced dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. There is a lot of dance time.
Couples friendly classes. You can dance just with your partner, if you like.
Singles friendly classes. No partner needed. We do rotate partners, for those that want.
Two classes for the price of one.
Cost: $75 for 6 nights (one night free) or $15 per night. Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 16 Jun, 6:30-8:30 pm. Beginners class will be from 6:30-7:15. Intermediate 7:15-8. Open Dance from 8-8:30. Check the website for any last minute changes. Kol Simcha, 619 NE 1 Street, Gainesville. Tony Arroyo, 352-485-1210. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 16 Jun, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Basic class. 7:30 Mainstream workshop and review. 8:00 Plus workshop and review. 8:30 to 9:00 Plus dancing. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-377-1828. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Thu 16 Jun, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Last Chance Banquet Hall, 219 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 16 Jun, 7:45-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 17 June 2016
Fri 17 Jun, 9-10 am. Stillpoint Therapy Studio, 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. $12, $54 for 6. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Fri 17 Jun, 3-5:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 3-4 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 4-5 pm. Practice Party: 5-5:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Fri 17 Jun, 7 pm. Great dance floor. We have purchased tickets already and are sitting at table 33. So anyone in our dance group wanting to go you need to secure your seats. We went last year and were able to get a lot of dancing in. Contact me if you would like to go with us. See you on the dance floor. Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80 Street, Ocala. Melissa McNichols, 352-861-9100. $10 non resident fee. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [website][email][events]
Fri 17 Jun, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $3 donation suggested. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Saturday 18 June 2016
Sat 18 Jun, 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 - [website][email][events]
Sat 18 Jun, 9 pm-2 am. Join us for another great night of dancing with great Latin music at the Movement!! Our DJ will be playing your favorite Salsa and Bachata music all night long. Come early to get a discounted rate.
There is no theme this time. However, there will be a vote during the social. Our new DJ, Koji, needs a cool DJ name. And that is what the vote will be for. We hope to decide on the name by the end of the social.
Dress code: Dress to impress
Prices:
Workshop 9:00 - 10:00 pm: $7
Social: $7 ($5 if you come in before 10:30)
Workshop and Social: $10
$2 discount for out-of-town guests. Just say which studio you represent at the door.
Free water and Gatorade (while supplies last).
Dancers of all levels are welcome. See you all on the dance floor. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [website][email][events]
Sunday 19 June 2016
Sun 19 Jun. 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 19 Jun, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Greetings vintage waltzers.
Don Page will be there by 10:15. Set up should not take too long. Rena's Ballroom has plenty of tables, chairs and other amenities to help us be very comfortable. Parking space extends east and west along the back of the studio building.
Invite a new dancer. Bring a friend. First time attendees get in free. Otherwise, $5 students. $10 adults. Please wear non-scuff shoes in the building.
Please bring a covered dish to share. Don will have the coffee on for you. Please wear non-scuff shoes in the building.
Bob has disallowed me making coffee there as he said that there is a chance doing so would trip a circuit breaker and shut down one of the air conditioners. Bob has another coffee option there that might interest you. Some have said that it is delicious.
A dance lesson is not planned. Many of our dancers will provide assistance to new or advanced dancers if asked to do so. It is that simple to ... Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32609. Joyce Thompson 352-371-8054, Don Page 352-377-1918. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [more][email][events]
Sun 19 Jun, 3-5:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 3-4 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 4-5 pm. Practice Party: 5-5:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Sun 19 Jun, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 19 Jun, 5 pm. No experience necessary. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $5-$10. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Monday 20 June 2016
Mon 20 Jun, 5:30-7:15 pm. 5:30 to 6:15 Advanced West Coast Swing
6:15 to 7:15 Beginning Rumba or Another Dance
Schedule varies based on participants requests. Generally we do Advanced West Coast Swing or Lindy Swing each week and another dance that you find useful at dance socials.
Everyone is encouraged to come the whole time. Beginning dancers are welcome at the advanced sessions.
Advanced West Coast Swing focuses on quality of movement, solid basics, partner connection, musicality, styling and improvisation.
Classes are with a small group on Monday nights where you get personal attention to help you get better. Sessions are adjusted to the individual needs of those attending.
For beginners, sessions are aimed at building confidence so you are comfortable going to dances.
For all dancers, attention is directed at helping you improve by mastering the fundamental techniques.
These are not drop-in classes. These are run in a series of 5 or 6 ... Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Mon 20 Jun, 6-8:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 6-7 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 7-8 pm. Practice Party: 8-8:30 pm. Instructor: Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Mon 20 Jun, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 20 Jun, 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 - [website][email][events]
Mon 20 Jun, 7:15-8:30 pm. 7:15 - 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. We do Israeli partner dances at the end. 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 - [website][email][events]
Mon 20 Jun, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 21 June 2016
Tue 21 Jun, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Mainstream Square Dancing instruction. 7:30 Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-334-2186. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 21 Jun, 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 21 Jun, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 21 Jun, 7:30-8:30 pm. Nia offers a low-stress workout environment and an invitation to celebrate your inner dancer, warrior and child. Nia improves mobility, agility, flexibility, strength & stability. Classes are open to participants of all fitness levels. No previous experience or special talent needed. Just be open to have fun and feel better at the end of the hour. $12 Drop in; $54 for 6-tickets. Valid for both Tuesday and Friday classes. Stillpoint Therapy Studio, 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. $12, $54 for 6. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Tue 21 Jun, 8-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 22 June 2016
Wed 22 Jun, 6-7 pm. Irish Set dancing is social, playful, relaxed and prone to spirited self-expression. It is very popular in Irish communities around the world. It is danced in four couple square formation. Sean nos (old style) Irish dance is a solo, improvised form of percussive dance that is as varied and unique as every dancer who dances it. Wear comfortable, smooth soled shoes and bring a water bottle.
June 15, 22, 29 Introduction to Irish Set Dancing.
July 13, 20, 27 Introduction to Sean nos Steps for Sets and Solos.
August 3, 10 Steps and Sets.
Civic Media Center, 433 S Main Street, Gainesville. Piper Call, 386-454-5685. $5 per class which goes directly to the CMC. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [website][email][events]
Wed 22 Jun, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Wed 22 Jun, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermdiate West Coast Swing class followed by dancing until 10. $40 per month includes the entire evening. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 22 Jun, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 23 June 2016
Thu 23 Jun, 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 23 Jun, 6-8:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 6-7 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 7-8 pm. Practice Party: 8-8:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Thu 23 Jun, 6-8 pm. 6:00 to 7:00 pm Beginning Argentine Tango.
7:10 to 8:10 pm Beginning West Coast Swing.
These classes cater to new dancers, that is those people who have never danced before. These are social dance classes. The focus is on having fun, while you learn to dance with a partner. You build your confidence in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No one tells anyone else what to do.
Safety comes first. These are gentle classes. There is no pushing and no pulling. Everyone does their own dancing.
No experienced needed. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as experienced dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. There is a lot of dance time.
Couples friendly classes. You can dance just with your partner, if you like.
Singles friendly classes. No partner needed. We do rotate partners, for those that want.
Two classes for the price of one.
Cost: $75 for 6 nights (one night free) or $15 per night. Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 23 Jun, 6:30-8:30 pm. Beginners class will be from 6:30-7:15. Intermediate 7:15-8. Open Dance from 8-8:30. Check the website for any last minute changes. Kol Simcha, 619 NE 1 Street, Gainesville. Tony Arroyo, 352-485-1210. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 23 Jun, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Basic class. 7:30 Mainstream workshop and review. 8:00 Plus workshop and review. 8:30 to 9:00 Plus dancing. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-377-1828. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Thu 23 Jun, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Last Chance Banquet Hall, 219 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 23 Jun, 7:45-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 24 June 2016
Fri 24 Jun, 9-10 am. Stillpoint Therapy Studio, 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. $12, $54 for 6. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Fri 24 Jun, 3-5:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 3-4 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 4-5 pm. Practice Party: 5-5:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Fri 24 Jun, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $3 donation suggested. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 24 Jun, 8-11 pm. Casual get together of folks practicing Argentine Tango. Come on out for a fun, informal evening. Bring folding chair, water bottle, drinks and snacks to share if you like. Hip Moves, 708 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Steve Littler, Theresa Tltsy. $5. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Saturday 25 June 2016
Sat 25 Jun, 8-11:30 pm. 8 to 8:30 Lesson taught by Andrea. 8:30 to 9 pm Beginners Milonga. 9 pm regular dancing. Join us for an elegant evening with beautiful tango music. Non-dancers are welcome to come watch, no charge. Bring your own drinks and snacks to enjoy the night. Water bottles are available for $1. Free parking on both sides of the building, and in the back. We look forward to welcome you all. Bring your tango and non-tango friends. Hip Moves Studio, 708 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32609. Andrea Pham. $10, $5 students. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Sat 25 Jun, 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 - [website][email][events]
Sunday 26 June 2016
Sun 26 Jun. 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 26 Jun, 3-5:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 3-4 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 4-5 pm. Practice Party: 5-5:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Sun 26 Jun, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 26 Jun, 5 pm. No experience necessary. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $5-$10. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Monday 27 June 2016
Mon 27 Jun, 5:30-7:15 pm. 5:30 to 6:15 Advanced West Coast Swing
6:15 to 7:15 Beginning Rumba or Another Dance
Schedule varies based on participants requests. Generally we do Advanced West Coast Swing or Lindy Swing each week and another dance that you find useful at dance socials.
Everyone is encouraged to come the whole time. Beginning dancers are welcome at the advanced sessions.
Advanced West Coast Swing focuses on quality of movement, solid basics, partner connection, musicality, styling and improvisation.
Classes are with a small group on Monday nights where you get personal attention to help you get better. Sessions are adjusted to the individual needs of those attending.
For beginners, sessions are aimed at building confidence so you are comfortable going to dances.
For all dancers, attention is directed at helping you improve by mastering the fundamental techniques.
These are not drop-in classes. These are run in a series of 5 or 6 ... Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Mon 27 Jun, 6-8:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 6-7 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 7-8 pm. Practice Party: 8-8:30 pm. Instructor: Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Mon 27 Jun, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 27 Jun, 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 - [website][email][events]
Mon 27 Jun, 7:15-8:30 pm. 7:15 - 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. We do Israeli partner dances at the end. 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 - [website][email][events]
Mon 27 Jun, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 28 June 2016
Tue 28 Jun, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Mainstream Square Dancing instruction. 7:30 Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-334-2186. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 28 Jun, 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 28 Jun, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 28 Jun, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 28 Jun, 7:30-8:30 pm. Nia offers a low-stress workout environment and an invitation to celebrate your inner dancer, warrior and child. Nia improves mobility, agility, flexibility, strength & stability. Classes are open to participants of all fitness levels. No previous experience or special talent needed. Just be open to have fun and feel better at the end of the hour. $12 Drop in; $54 for 6-tickets. Valid for both Tuesday and Friday classes. Stillpoint Therapy Studio, 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville. Sarit Sela. $12, $54 for 6. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Tue 28 Jun, 8-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 29 June 2016
Wed 29 Jun, 6-7 pm. Irish Set dancing is social, playful, relaxed and prone to spirited self-expression. It is very popular in Irish communities around the world. It is danced in four couple square formation. Sean nos (old style) Irish dance is a solo, improvised form of percussive dance that is as varied and unique as every dancer who dances it. Wear comfortable, smooth soled shoes and bring a water bottle.
June 15, 22, 29 Introduction to Irish Set Dancing.
July 13, 20, 27 Introduction to Sean nos Steps for Sets and Solos.
August 3, 10 Steps and Sets.
Civic Media Center, 433 S Main Street, Gainesville. Piper Call, 386-454-5685. $5 per class which goes directly to the CMC. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [website][email][events]
Wed 29 Jun, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Wed 29 Jun, 8-10:30 pm. Enjoy night of West Coast Swing dancing at Gainesville's historic Market Street Pub and Cabaret. A little bit of other swing dances tossed in. Bring dance shoes, friends and a smile. No outside food or drinks. Market Street Pub, 12 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Chad Young. Free. Chad Big Daddy Young Swing Time - [website][email][events]
Thursday 30 June 2016
Thu 30 Jun, 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 30 Jun, 6-8:30 pm. Beginner (Level 1): 6-7 pm. Intermediate (Level 2): 7-8 pm. Practice Party: 8-8:30 pm. Instructor Charles Cook. 3442 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, 34471. Charles Cook, 888-608-4624. $10. C4 Dance Academy - [email][events]
Thu 30 Jun, 6-8 pm. 6:00 to 7:00 pm Beginning Argentine Tango.
7:00 to 8:00 pm Beginning West Coast Swing.
These classes cater to new dancers, that is those people who have never danced before. These are social dance classes. The focus is on having fun, while you learn to dance with a partner. You build your confidence in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No one tells anyone else what to do.
Safety comes first. These are gentle classes. There is no pushing and no pulling. Everyone does their own dancing.
No experienced needed. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as experienced dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. There is a lot of dance time.
Couples friendly classes. You can dance just with your partner, if you like.
Singles friendly classes. No partner needed. We do rotate partners, for those that want.
Two classes for the price of one.
Cost: $75 for 6 nights (one night free) or $15 per night. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 30 Jun, 6:30-8:30 pm. Beginners class will be from 6:30-7:15. Intermediate 7:15-8. Open Dance from 8-8:30. Check the website for any last minute changes. Kol Simcha, 619 NE 1 Street, Gainesville. Tony Arroyo, 352-485-1210. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 30 Jun, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Basic class. 7:30 Mainstream workshop and review. 8:00 Plus workshop and review. 8:30 to 9:00 Plus dancing. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-377-1828. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Thu 30 Jun, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Last Chance Banquet Hall, 219 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]