2016
August 2016
Monday 1 August 2016
Mon 1 Aug, 5:30-7:15 pm. 5:30 to 6:15 pm Lindy Style Swing.
6:15 to 7:15 pm Hustle for Beginners.
Four week series in two awesomely fun dances. Lindy Style Swing is the most versatile of the partner dances and the mother of all swing dancing. We dance to the great music of the classic swing and jazz era as well as lots of newer music up to contemporary times. You dance at a comfortable speed. Lindy is a great dance for learning musicality and improvisation.
The second dance is the exhilarating Hustle. This is the dance that kept partner dancing alive during the 1970s and 1980s. Hustle inspired the cool moves you see in Salsa. Hustle helps you to learn precision and turning. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $55 for 4 weeks or $15 per night. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Mon 1 Aug, 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 1 Aug, 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 1 Aug, 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 1 Aug, 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 1 Aug, 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 2 August 2016
Tue 2 Aug, 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 2 Aug, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 2 Aug, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 2 Aug, 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 2 Aug, 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 2 Aug, 8-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 3 August 2016
Wed 3 Aug, 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 3 Aug, 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 3 Aug, 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 4 August 2016
Thu 4 Aug, 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 4 Aug, 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 4 Aug, 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 4 Aug, 7:45-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 5 August 2016
Fri 5 Aug, 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 5 Aug, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $1 to $4 donation suggested. Mennonite House, 1236 NW 18th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32609, Gainesville. Julieta, Joyce, or June, 352-281-0428. $1 to $4. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 5 Aug, 7:30-8:30 pm. Beginners swing class. Ongoing class, join us each Friday night to learn a wonderful style of dance that is fun for everyone. S-Connection Aerial Arts, 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Saturday 6 August 2016
Sat 6 Aug, 7:30-11:30 pm. 7:30 Doors open. 7:45 - 8:45 pm WCS Lesson with the Whites. 8:45 – 11:30 pm 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 7 August 2016
Sun 7 Aug. 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 7 Aug, 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 7 Aug, 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 7 Aug, 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 7 Aug, 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 8 August 2016
Mon 8 Aug, 5:30-7:15 pm. 5:30 to 6:15 pm Lindy Style Swing.
6:15 to 7:15 pm Hustle for Beginners.
Four week series in two awesomely fun dances. Lindy Style Swing is the most versatile of the partner dances and the mother of all swing dancing. We dance to the great music of the classic swing and jazz era as well as lots of newer music up to contemporary times. You dance at a comfortable speed. Lindy is a great dance for learning musicality and improvisation.
The second dance is the exhilarating Hustle. This is the dance that kept partner dancing alive during the 1970s and 1980s. Hustle inspired the cool moves you see in Salsa. Hustle helps you to learn precision and turning. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $55 for 4 weeks or $15 per night. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Mon 8 Aug, 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 8 Aug, 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 8 Aug, 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 8 Aug, 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 8 Aug, 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 9 August 2016
Tue 9 Aug, 6:15-9 pm. 6:15 Mainstream Square Dancing instruction. 7:15 Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 9 Aug, 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 9 Aug, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 9 Aug, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 9 Aug, 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 9 Aug, 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 9 Aug, 8-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 10 August 2016
Wed 10 Aug, 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 10 Aug, 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 10 Aug, 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 11 August 2016
Thu 11 Aug, 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 11 Aug, 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 11 Aug, 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 11 Aug, 7:45-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 12 August 2016
Fri 12 Aug, 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 12 Aug, 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 12 Aug to Fri 2 Sep, 7:30 pm. Jacqueline Valdez (celebrity dancer, model, author, fitness expert) will be teaching a basic ballroom dance workshop. Come out and learn this smooth, elegant, dramatic and fun style of dance. Individuals, couples and groups invited. Register at front desk or call. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Alisha, 352-374-9622x51. $30 members ($50 couple), $40 visitors ($65 couple) for 4 weeks. Drop in $9 members, $12 visiters. Jacqueline Valdez - [email][events]
Fri 12 Aug, 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]
Fri 12 Aug, 7:30-8:30 pm. Beginners swing class. Ongoing class, join us each Friday night to learn a wonderful style of dance that is fun for everyone. S-Connection Aerial Arts, 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Saturday 13 August 2016
Sat 13 Aug, 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 13 Aug, 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 14 August 2016
Sun 14 Aug. 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 14 Aug, 11 am. Traditional ballet class with vertical bar. Elegant Body Pilates, 4003 NW 18 Place, Gainesville, 32605. Jacqueline Valdez, 352-256-2054. $35 per class, four for $115. First class only $15. [organizations] - [email]
Sun 14 Aug, 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 14 Aug, 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 14 Aug, 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 15 August 2016
Mon 15 Aug, 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 15 Aug, 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 15 Aug, 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 15 Aug, 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 16 August 2016
Tue 16 Aug, 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 16 Aug, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 16 Aug, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 16 Aug, 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 16 Aug, 8-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 17 August 2016
Wed 17 Aug, 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 17 Aug, 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 18 August 2016
Thu 18 Aug, 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 18 Aug, 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 18 Aug, 7:45-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 19 August 2016
Fri 19 Aug, 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 19 Aug, 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 19 Aug to Fri 2 Sep, 7:30 pm. Jacqueline Valdez (celebrity dancer, model, author, fitness expert) will be teaching a basic ballroom dance workshop. Come out and learn this smooth, elegant, dramatic and fun style of dance. Individuals, couples and groups invited. Register at front desk or call. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Alisha, 352-374-9622x51. $30 members ($50 couple), $40 visitors ($65 couple) for 4 weeks. Drop in $9 members, $12 visiters. Jacqueline Valdez - [email][events]
Fri 19 Aug, 7:30-8:30 pm. Beginners swing class. Ongoing class, join us each Friday night to learn a wonderful style of dance that is fun for everyone. S-Connection Aerial Arts, 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Fri 19 Aug, 10:30 pm-2 am. Join us for another great night of dancing at the Movement!! Our DJ will be playing your favorite Salsa and Bachata (6:4) music all night long. Come early to get a discounted rate.
To celebrate the opening of Salsa Mundial’s shoe store, we will be running a raffle for a pair of dance shoes during the social! If you win, you can choose a pair of shoes from a selection of over 100 styles. It will be $3/raffle or 5 raffles for $10. Cash only! The raffle sales will end at 11:45PM, and a winner will be announced at around 12:00AM.
Prices:
Social: $7 ($5 if you come in before 10:45)
Raffle ticket: $3 or 5 tickets for $10 (Cash Only)
T-shirts: $20
Tank: $18
Theme: Dress to impress
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]
Saturday 20 August 2016
Sat 20 Aug, 5-8 pm. Join HealthStreet for a Night of Dance. Get your dancing shoes ready. This family event aims to bring our diverse communities together through arts, while encouraging physical activity and spreading the word about health resources available to families in our city.
Local dance studios will be offering dance sessions, including popular styles such as Latin and West African. Throughout the evening, HealthStreet along with various community and UF organizations will be providing health education, screenings and wellness resources.
This community celebration will also include delicious food trucks, games, massages and family fun activities for the kids. Come one, come all to dance the evening away with us.
Interested in leading a dance-along at Bo Diddley Plaza? HealthStreet is still on the search for community dance groups who want to get involved in an excitingly fun event and lead an open class or have a table with information. Contact us to lead an event. Bo Didley Plaza, Gainesville, 32601. Alana Jackson. Free. UF HealthStreet - [email][events]
Sat 20 Aug, 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]
Sunday 21 August 2016
Sun 21 Aug. 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 21 Aug, 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 21 Aug, 11 am. Traditional ballet class with vertical bar. Elegant Body Pilates, 4003 NW 18 Place, Gainesville, 32605. Jacqueline Valdez, 352-256-2054. $35 per class, four for $115. First class only $15. [organizations] - [email]
Sun 21 Aug, 2-4:30 pm. Julie Anspach and Swing and Sway will co-host this dance social. Come dance with Julie for her 60th. A variety of ballroom music including Latin, foxtrot and swing will be provided by Mr. October.
There will be no admission charge for those invited by Julie, others will pay a reduced admission of $5 per person.
You do not need a partner and even if you don’t dance you can come and enjoy a wide variety of music, socialize, or just watch the fun. Because of this party theme you may want to bring light snacks to share. Also you may bring your own beer and wine (restrictions will apply). Please drink responsibly. A 50/50 drawing benefiting Melanoma research will be offered. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Rena's Ballroom - [website][events]
Sun 21 Aug, 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 21 Aug, 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 21 Aug, 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 22 August 2016
Mon 22 Aug, 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 22 Aug, 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 22 Aug, 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 22 Aug, 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 23 August 2016
Tue 23 Aug, 6:15-9 pm. 6:15 Instruction. 7:15 Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 23 Aug, 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 23 Aug, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 23 Aug, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 23 Aug, 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 23 Aug, 8-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 24 August 2016
Wed 24 Aug, 7-8 pm. This is an ongoing class. No prior experience in Hip-Hop is needed. Starts from the beginning, covering all of the basics. The music is great and the class is fun.
Mr. Dingle is an experiences dancer, instructor and choreographer. A graduate of Keiser University and Dreyfoos School of the Arts, he received further training from Julliard, Alvin Ailey, Tennessee Ballet and Howard University. Background includes TV commercials, halftime performances for NBA, commercial shots for Vogue, performances at the Kravis Center, Gusman Center, Tennessee Performing and Miami Arena among others. Dance forms taught include ballet, pointe, pas de deux, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary West African, Graham, Limon, Horton and Musical Theatre. Mr. Dingle will teach beginning through advanced and adult hip-hop as well as intermediate tap and jazz. 1325 NW 2 Street, Pofahl Studio, Gainesville. 352-373-1166. Pofahl Studio - [email][events]
Wed 24 Aug, 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 24 Aug, 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 25 August 2016
Thu 25 Aug, 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 25 Aug, 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 25 Aug, 7:45-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 26 August 2016
Fri 26 Aug, 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 26 Aug, 7-7:30 pm. Dancing at ArtWalk in downtown Gainesville. Meet outside Gainesville Artisans' Gallery at 201 Southeast 2nd Place, Suite 113, Gainesville, Florida 32601.
However, is the weather is poor, meet at the Mennonite House for the usual dance from 7 to 10 pm. Call me at 352-281-0428. Gainesville Artisans' Guild, 201 Southeast 2nd Place, Suite 113, Gainesville, Florida 32601 Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 26 Aug to Fri 2 Sep, 7:30 pm. Jacqueline Valdez (celebrity dancer, model, author, fitness expert) will be teaching a basic ballroom dance workshop. Come out and learn this smooth, elegant, dramatic and fun style of dance. Individuals, couples and groups invited. Register at front desk or call. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Alisha, 352-374-9622x51. $30 members ($50 couple), $40 visitors ($65 couple) for 4 weeks. Drop in $9 members, $12 visiters. Jacqueline Valdez - [email][events]
Fri 26 Aug, 7:30-8:30 pm. Beginners swing class. Ongoing class, join us each Friday night to learn a wonderful style of dance that is fun for everyone. S-Connection Aerial Arts, 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Fri 26 Aug, 8-10 pm. DJ Josh Angel fills the air with beautiful music bringing a digital memory full of your favorite songs. Audience members will enjoy meeting him and his music. Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. Free. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [website][email][events]
Saturday 27 August 2016
Sat 27 Aug, 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 28 August 2016
Sun 28 Aug. 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 28 Aug, 11 am. Traditional ballet class with vertical bar. Elegant Body Pilates, 4003 NW 18 Place, Gainesville, 32605. Jacqueline Valdez, 352-256-2054. $35 per class, four for $115. First class only $15. [organizations] - [email]
Sun 28 Aug, 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 28 Aug, 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 28 Aug, 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 29 August 2016
Mon 29 Aug, 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 29 Aug, 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 29 Aug, 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 29 Aug, 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 30 August 2016
Tue 30 Aug, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 30 Aug, 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 30 Aug, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 30 Aug, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 30 Aug, 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 30 Aug, 8-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 31 August 2016
Wed 31 Aug, 7-8 pm. This is an ongoing class. No prior experience in Hip-Hop is needed. Starts from the beginning, covering all of the basics. The music is great and the class is fun.
Mr. Dingle is an experiences dancer, instructor and choreographer. A graduate of Keiser University and Dreyfoos School of the Arts, he received further training from Julliard, Alvin Ailey, Tennessee Ballet and Howard University. Background includes TV commercials, halftime performances for NBA, commercial shots for Vogue, performances at the Kravis Center, Gusman Center, Tennessee Performing and Miami Arena among others. Dance forms taught include ballet, pointe, pas de deux, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary West African, Graham, Limon, Horton and Musical Theatre. Mr. Dingle will teach beginning through advanced and adult hip-hop as well as intermediate tap and jazz. Pofahl Studio, 1325 NW 2 Street, Gainesville. 352-373-1166. Pofahl Studio - [email][events]
Wed 31 Aug, 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 31 Aug, 8-11 pm. 8 pm Beginners. 9 pm Intermediate, Advanced Practica. Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class, 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.
Where: The University Gallery in the Fine Arts B building.
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. University of Florida Gallery, 400 SW 13 Street, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [website][email][events]