2018
November 2018
Thursday 1 November 2018
Thu 1 Nov, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 1 Nov, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov, 7 pm. O'Connell Center Practice Court, by Gate 3, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Thu 1 Nov, 11 pm-4 am. Gainesville's newest Latin Night. Every Thursday Night. Salsa and Bachata from 11 pm to 2 am. A Mix of Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Requests from 2 am to 4 am.
ID Required, must be 18+ to enter.
$2 Cover before 12 am, $5 Cover 12 am to 4 am.
Refreshments available. No outside food or drinks allowed inside. No alcohol sold or allowed inside Space. Space Ultralounge, 601 S Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][email][events]
Friday 2 November 2018
Fri 2 Nov. Why dance with mortals when you can Dance with the GODS? The Stringrays and Chimney Swift will be playing the tunes, Seth Tepfer and Roni Wiener will call the dances. This weekend does sell out, so secure your slot with early online registration.
Tickets are now available only online (no paper registration) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancing-with-the-gods-weekend-2019-tickets-50377225638
Location: The beautiful Thelma Boltin Center in the historic Duckpond neighborhood of Gainesville, Florida.
Featuring a heavenly talent lineup:
Featuring:
The Stringrays: Rodney Miller on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar, and Stuart Kenney on bass
Chimney Swift Cecile Leroy on cello, Zoe Madonna on accordion, Daniel Raine on cittern and guitar, and Yaron Shragai on percussion and recorders
Callers
Seth Tepfer and Roni Wiener
Tickets are non-transferrable. If you find later that you can't come to the weekend, please notify the reg ... Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][website][email][events]
Fri 2 Nov. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Fri 2 Nov, 7-10 pm. Smooth Flava's First Fridays Social Dance Party. Everyone is welcome. Help create our own dance community. Each one, invite one. DJ 44 will keep the music right. Get your eat, drink and dance. 7 to 9 pm happy hour drink specials. Drink and food specials. Xclusive Cafe and Lounge, 2445 SW 13 Street, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Fri 2 Nov, 7:30-11 pm. Get excited. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Friday at the Thelma Boltin Center for some swing dancing. This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
Parking is available in the parking lot directly outside and in street parking.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we'll try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Free. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [website][email][events]
Saturday 3 November 2018
Sat 3 Nov, 9 pm-1:30 am. Taste Modern Kitchen and Old San Juan Gastronomia host Saturday Latin Dance Nights. Dance, dance, dance the night away at our Taste Modern Kitchen, located downtown in the Sun Center East.
We have a different band each Saturday for you!!! Mark the day at your calendar and come ready to dance, eat our authentic Puerto Rican Food and drink from Taste Modern Kitchen Full cash bar.
We will open at 5 pm with a happy hour until 8 pm. All drinks will have a 50% off (except Medalla beer). The food will be served from 5 pm until 11 pm. Taste Modern Kitchen, 101 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][events]
Sat 3 Nov, 9:30 pm-3 am. Come dance your heart out with Baila Caliente studios. Show us that fancy footwork you've been practicing or let us see you body roll, we just want to dance and have some fun.
Dj Ocho-Pecan will be playing 70% bachata with some salsa merengue and chacha thrown into the mix as well.
Workshop: Bachata Workshop from 9:30 - 10:30 pm
Social dancing to follow immediately.
Cost:
$12 for workshop and social. $10 with student ID
$7 for workshop only. $5 with student ID
$7 for social only. $5 with student ID
Please feel free to send your musical request to this post.
See you there. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [website][email][events]
Sunday 4 November 2018
Sun 4 Nov, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov, 4-6 pm. Our Variety Classes includes Body Isolation/Afro Cuban, Salsa On2, Cha-Cha-Cha, Kizomba, and Ladies Styling. The variety classes do not teach salsa on1 and regular bachata because we offer those classes during the week.
Each Variety class will have a special guest instructor or an instructor from Baila Caliente.
Each session will challenge you and open your eyes to other dance that will improve you regular salsa and bachata dances. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. $15. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov, 4-7 pm. Waltzing at 2:30 pm. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sun 4 Nov, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][events]
Sun 4 Nov, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast
Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 4 Nov, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners
7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced
Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be.
Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level.
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Sun 4 Nov, 7 pm. Warm up beginning at 6:30 pm.
Sweat your prayers at Dance Church.
Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning.
What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun.
Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you.
Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
- 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance.
- Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath.
- Followed by a delectable vegan potluck.
- This is a substance free event
- Get in an altered state completely naturally
This dance hap ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]
Monday 5 November 2018
Mon 5 Nov, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 5 Nov, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 5 Nov, 7-8 pm. Teacher Gabby. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 5 Nov, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 5 Nov, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 5 Nov, 8:30-10:30 pm. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Monday at the Collonade for some swing dancing. There are no lessons, but we will have teachers there to help out with things you have learned in previous lessons.
This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
Location: Collonade
As for parking, you can park in the Reitz Union Parking Garage, it is free after 4:30 pm.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we will try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 6 November 2018
Tue 6 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 6 Nov, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 6 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 6 Nov, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Wednesday 7 November 2018
Wed 7 Nov, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov, 6-9 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Our schedule for the month:
Class #1 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class Social Dance, no lesson, just dancing
Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Cost
$45 Month, or
$15 Night, or
$5 Beginners per night, or
$5 Ages 16 to 29 per night. Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Wed 7 Nov, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 8 November 2018
Thu 8 Nov, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 8 Nov, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov, 7 pm. O'Connell Center Practice Court, by Gate 3, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Thu 8 Nov, 11 pm-4 am. Gainesville's newest Latin Night. Every Thursday Night. Salsa and Bachata from 11 pm to 2 am. A Mix of Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Requests from 2 am to 4 am.
ID Required, must be 18+ to enter.
$2 Cover before 12 am, $5 Cover 12 am to 4 am.
Refreshments available. No outside food or drinks allowed inside. No alcohol sold or allowed inside Space. Space Ultralounge, 601 S Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][email][events]
Friday 9 November 2018
Fri 9 Nov. Why dance with mortals when you can Dance with the GODS? The Stringrays and Chimney Swift will be playing the tunes, Seth Tepfer and Roni Wiener will call the dances. This weekend does sell out, so secure your slot with early online registration.
Tickets are now available only online (no paper registration) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancing-with-the-gods-weekend-2019-tickets-50377225638
Location: The beautiful Thelma Boltin Center in the historic Duckpond neighborhood of Gainesville, Florida.
Featuring a heavenly talent lineup:
Featuring:
The Stringrays: Rodney Miller on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar, and Stuart Kenney on bass
Chimney Swift Cecile Leroy on cello, Zoe Madonna on accordion, Daniel Raine on cittern and guitar, and Yaron Shragai on percussion and recorders
Callers
Seth Tepfer and Roni Wiener
Tickets are non-transferrable. If you find later that you can't come to the weekend, please notify the reg ... Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][website][email][events]
Fri 9 Nov to Sun 11 Nov. We are so happy to welcome Michelle Lamb from New York for a weekend of tango workshops and milongas
Event Schedule:
Friday November 9
UF Tango Night Milonga
8 pm to midnight+
Location: Rena's Ballroom
Snacks will be provided by the Argentine Tango Club.
Saturday November 10
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Workshop 1
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Workshop 2
Location: Rena's Ballroom
8 pm Milonga El Abrazo
Local monthly event by Steve Littler at
Location: Rosa Williams Center, 524 NW 1st St)
Sunday November 11
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Workshop 3 Follower's technique
Location: TBA
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Workshop UF1
Reitz Union Dance Studio A
7:15pm - 8:15pm Workshop UF2
Location: Reitz Union Dance Studio A
Registration
Please contact us in advance to save your space.
Pricing for Workshops 1, 2, 3
One Workshop: $25 for public, $20 for non-UF students
Two Workshops: $45 for public, $35 for non-UF students
Three Workshops: $65 for public, $50 for non-UF students. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Fri 9 Nov, 7:30-10 pm. Melrose Art and Culture Center, #301, Hwy 26, corner of Grove Street, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Fri 9 Nov, 7:30-11 pm. Get excited. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Friday at the Thelma Boltin Center for some swing dancing. This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
Parking is available in the parking lot directly outside and in street parking.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we'll try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Free. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [website][email][events]
Saturday 10 November 2018
Sat 10 Nov to Sun 11 Nov. We are so happy to welcome Michelle Lamb from New York for a weekend of tango workshops and milongas
Event Schedule:
Friday November 9
UF Tango Night Milonga
8 pm to midnight+
Location: Rena's Ballroom
Snacks will be provided by the Argentine Tango Club.
Saturday November 10
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Workshop 1
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Workshop 2
Location: Rena's Ballroom
8 pm Milonga El Abrazo
Local monthly event by Steve Littler at
Location: Rosa Williams Center, 524 NW 1st St)
Sunday November 11
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Workshop 3 Follower's technique
Location: TBA
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Workshop UF1
Reitz Union Dance Studio A
7:15pm - 8:15pm Workshop UF2
Location: Reitz Union Dance Studio A
Registration
Please contact us in advance to save your space.
Pricing for Workshops 1, 2, 3
One Workshop: $25 for public, $20 for non-UF students
Two Workshops: $45 for public, $35 for non-UF students
Three Workshops: $65 for public, $50 for non-UF students. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Sat 10 Nov, 10:30 am. Join a Ranger for a Guided Paddle with great wildlife viewing opportunities and learn the history of the park and the Ecosystem of the beautiful Ichetucknee River. The tour starts at the North Entrance, off Elim Church Road (County Road 238). Launch time will be Between 10-11 am. The tour ends at the last take-out at the south end of the park, and transportation will be provided back to the North Entrance. Participants should dress for the weather (mornings may be cool). Underwater GoPro-style cameras captured amazing footage on previous tours.
Please call the park concessionaire to reserve a spot.
2018 Midday Dates and Meeting Times
9-Dec 9:30 AM
13-Jan 10:30 AM
27-Jan 10:30 AM
10-Feb 10:30 AM
17-Feb 10:30 AM
24-Feb 10:30 AM
24-Mar 9:30 AM
21-Apr 9:30 AM
8-Sep 9:30 AM
6-Oct 9:30 AM
10-Nov 10:30 AM
8-Dec 10:30 AM
2018 Moonlit Dates and Meeting Times
1-Jan 5:30 PM
3-Feb 5:45 PM
3-Mar 6:00 PM
31-Mar 7:30 PM
28-Ap ... Ichetucknee Springs State Park, 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, 32038. Paddling Adventures, 386-497-1113. Florida State Parks - [more][website][events]
Sat 10 Nov, 6-9 pm. Put on your best clothes, grab a date and join us at Depot Park for a night under the stars. There will be lessons, lights (and stars) music, photos and a good time, you don't want to miss out.
Previous dancing experience is not required. Come to the beginner lesson and we will teach you everything you need to know.
Beginner lessons will start at 6pm and go until 7pm
Social dancing will begin after lessons from 7pm-9pm
Lessons:
Intro - Lindy Prep Cont
Special Topic - Balboa Progression 2: Amye Francis
Our DJ will be: Anthony JR Williams
Pricing:
Lessons-$5 per person
Dance ticket- $5 per person
***Discount- Come with a friend and pay $15 together and save $5 for lessons and the dance.
Tickets can be purchased at the event. Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov, 7:30-10:30 pm. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. No partner necessary. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $15 per person, $25 per couple, $12 for Parris Dance students, or $8 college student. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango Milonga located in Gainesville, Florida for dancers in Gainesville, and other nearby cities (Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Ormond, Daytona, Tallahassee, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa) in North Florida, and visitors to our wonderful community.
BYO drinks, water, wine, food and snacks for passionate dancing all night.
Milonga El Abrazo de Gainesville is held regularly on the second Saturday of each month.
Easy parking, great lighting and security. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, 32606. Steve Littler, 352-226-1103. $10, $5 student. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Sat 10 Nov, 8 pm-2 am. In 2015, a few of us decided to embark on an audacious journey to share our passion for Latin dance with the Gainesville community. We can’t believe it’s already been three years! Without the support of our friends and family in the dance community, our conversation would have never turned into reality. We promise to continue sharing our passion and inspire as many as we can! It’s time to celebrate our anniversary!!
Please join us for our anniversary social!! We will have two workshops by Eymar and Jennifer from Salsa Heat (Orlando) before the social!! DJ Koji will be playing your favorite Salsa and Bachata all night long! We will have dance performances during the social! We will also be raffling a pair of dance shoes of your choice from Very Fine Dance Shoes.
Salsa workshop: 8:00-9:00PM
Bachata workshop: 9:00-10:00PM
Social: 10:00PM-2:00AM
Performance: 12:00AM
Attire: Dress to impress
Pricing:
Workshops and Social:
$ ... 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [more][website][email][events]
Sat 10 Nov, 9 pm-1:30 am. Taste Modern Kitchen and Old San Juan Gastronomia host Saturday Latin Dance Nights. Dance, dance, dance the night away at our Taste Modern Kitchen, located downtown in the Sun Center East.
We have a different band each Saturday for you!!! Mark the day at your calendar and come ready to dance, eat our authentic Puerto Rican Food and drink from Taste Modern Kitchen Full cash bar.
We will open at 5 pm with a happy hour until 8 pm. All drinks will have a 50% off (except Medalla beer). The food will be served from 5 pm until 11 pm. Taste Modern Kitchen, 101 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][events]
Sunday 11 November 2018
Sun 11 Nov. We are so happy to welcome Michelle Lamb from New York for a weekend of tango workshops and milongas
Event Schedule:
Friday November 9
UF Tango Night Milonga
8 pm to midnight+
Location: Rena's Ballroom
Snacks will be provided by the Argentine Tango Club.
Saturday November 10
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Workshop 1
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm Workshop 2
Location: Rena's Ballroom
8 pm Milonga El Abrazo
Local monthly event by Steve Littler at
Location: Rosa Williams Center, 524 NW 1st St)
Sunday November 11
1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Workshop 3 Follower's technique
Location: TBA
6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Workshop UF1
Reitz Union Dance Studio A
7:15pm - 8:15pm Workshop UF2
Location: Reitz Union Dance Studio A
Registration
Please contact us in advance to save your space.
Pricing for Workshops 1, 2, 3
One Workshop: $25 for public, $20 for non-UF students
Two Workshops: $45 for public, $35 for non-UF students
Three Workshops: $65 for public, $50 for non-UF students. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov, 11 am. Warm up beginning at 10:30 am.
Sweat your prayers at Dance Church.
Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning.
What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun.
Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you.
Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
- 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance.
- Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath.
- Followed by a delectable vegan potluck.
- This is a substance free event
- Get in an altered state completely naturally
This dance ha ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]
Sun 11 Nov, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov, 4-6 pm. Our Variety Classes includes Body Isolation/Afro Cuban, Salsa On2, Cha-Cha-Cha, Kizomba, and Ladies Styling. The variety classes do not teach salsa on1 and regular bachata because we offer those classes during the week.
Each Variety class will have a special guest instructor or an instructor from Baila Caliente.
Each session will challenge you and open your eyes to other dance that will improve you regular salsa and bachata dances. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. $15. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 11 Nov, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][events]
Sun 11 Nov, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast
Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 11 Nov, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners
7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced
Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be.
Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level.
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Monday 12 November 2018
Mon 12 Nov, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Social Dance, Two Step, Hustle or Other
6:30 pm Lindy Swing
New series for beginners. This series caters to people who have never danced before. This is a progressive series, starting at the beginning.
Experienced dancers are encouraged to attend this series as well. We have a group of experienced dancers who have been through this series before. If you have experience, you can dance with them during this time.
Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster.
As always, if financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me.
$60 for New Beginner Series, or
$1 ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Mon 12 Nov, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 12 Nov, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 12 Nov, 7-8 pm. Teacher Gabby. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 12 Nov, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 12 Nov, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 12 Nov, 7:30-9 pm. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night, per family. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [website][email][events]
Mon 12 Nov, 8:30-10:30 pm. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Monday at the Collonade for some swing dancing. There are no lessons, but we will have teachers there to help out with things you have learned in previous lessons.
This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
Location: Collonade
As for parking, you can park in the Reitz Union Parking Garage, it is free after 4:30 pm.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we will try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 13 November 2018
Tue 13 Nov, 7-7:45 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Tue 13 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 13 Nov, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 13 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 13 Nov, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Wednesday 14 November 2018
Wed 14 Nov, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Wed 14 Nov, 6-9 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 14 Nov, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Wed 14 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Our schedule for the month:
Class #1 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class Social Dance, no lesson, just dancing
Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Cost
$45 Month, or
$15 Night, or
$5 Beginners per night, or
$5 Ages 16 to 29 per night. Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 14 Nov, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 15 November 2018
Thu 15 Nov, 12-1 pm. 12 to 12:30 Newcomers.
12:30 to 1:00 Regulars.
Everyone is encouraged to come for the whole time. The first half-hour caters to newcomers and the second half-hour caters to the regulars.
Have fun line dancing to a wide variety of music.
Register via Santa Fe College Community Education, under Seniors.
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][email][events]
Thu 15 Nov, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 15 Nov, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 15 Nov, 7 pm. O'Connell Center Practice Court, by Gate 3, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 15 Nov, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lindy Swing
8:00 pm Waltz
9:00 pm Argentine Tango
For all levels. Mostly practice time. Some instruction. Walk around help as requested. Come on out for a fun evening of dancing.
Three week series, skipping Thanksgiving Thursday November 22.
Each hour consists of both instruction and dancing.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster.
Cost per person:
$10 per night, or
$5 student
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Thu 15 Nov, 7-10 pm. No dancing this week. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 15 Nov, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Thu 15 Nov, 11 pm-4 am. Gainesville's newest Latin Night. Every Thursday Night. Salsa and Bachata from 11 pm to 2 am. A Mix of Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Requests from 2 am to 4 am.
ID Required, must be 18+ to enter.
$2 Cover before 12 am, $5 Cover 12 am to 4 am.
Refreshments available. No outside food or drinks allowed inside. No alcohol sold or allowed inside Space. Space Ultralounge, 601 S Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][email][events]
Friday 16 November 2018
Fri 16 Nov. Why dance with mortals when you can Dance with the GODS? The Stringrays and Chimney Swift will be playing the tunes, Seth Tepfer and Roni Wiener will call the dances. This weekend does sell out, so secure your slot with early online registration.
Tickets are now available only online (no paper registration) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancing-with-the-gods-weekend-2019-tickets-50377225638
Location: The beautiful Thelma Boltin Center in the historic Duckpond neighborhood of Gainesville, Florida.
Featuring a heavenly talent lineup:
Featuring:
The Stringrays: Rodney Miller on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar, and Stuart Kenney on bass
Chimney Swift Cecile Leroy on cello, Zoe Madonna on accordion, Daniel Raine on cittern and guitar, and Yaron Shragai on percussion and recorders
Callers
Seth Tepfer and Roni Wiener
Tickets are non-transferrable. If you find later that you can't come to the weekend, please notify the reg ... Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][website][email][events]
Fri 16 Nov, 7:30-11 pm. Get excited. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Friday at the Thelma Boltin Center for some swing dancing. This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
Parking is available in the parking lot directly outside and in street parking.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we'll try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Free. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [website][email][events]
Saturday 17 November 2018
Sat 17 Nov, 12 pm. Take a fascinating journey by van into the Ichetucknee forest, to the site of the 17th Century Mission de San Martin de Timucua. Learn all about the ancient Timucuan capital of Aquacalyquen. This special interpretive program is space-limited, and reservations are recommended. The tour will begin at the Paddling Adventures boathouse, located at the North Entrance off Elim Church Road (County Road 238).
Please call the park concessionaire to reserve a spot.
2018 Meeting Times
3-Feb 12:00 PM
17-Mar 10:00 AM
14-Apr 10:00 AM
15-Sep 10:00 AM
13-Oct 10:00 AM
17-Nov 12:00 PM
15-Dec 12:00 PM. Ichetucknee Springs State Park, 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, 32038. Paddling Adventures, 386-497-1113. Florida State Parks - [website][events]
Sat 17 Nov, 7-10 pm. 5:45 Waltz. 6:30 Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor.
Dress in your pirate best. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sat 17 Nov, 8:30 pm-1 am. Cozy, elegant milonga.
Attendance is free. Do not hesitate to bring your favorite dish and, or beverage, to share.
Email David for directions. In a Private Home, Gainesville, 32605. David Chayes. Tango with Thuy - [website][email][events]
Sat 17 Nov, 9 pm-1:30 am. Taste Modern Kitchen and Old San Juan Gastronomia host Saturday Latin Dance Nights. Dance, dance, dance the night away at our Taste Modern Kitchen, located downtown in the Sun Center East.
We have a different band each Saturday for you!!! Mark the day at your calendar and come ready to dance, eat our authentic Puerto Rican Food and drink from Taste Modern Kitchen Full cash bar.
We will open at 5 pm with a happy hour until 8 pm. All drinks will have a 50% off (except Medalla beer). The food will be served from 5 pm until 11 pm. Taste Modern Kitchen, 101 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][events]
Sat 17 Nov, 9:30 pm-2:30 am. Come dance the night away, enjoy the festivities, and meet new people.
Dj Ocho and Dj Lambchop will be playing the best salsa, bachata, merengue and chacha.
Workshop: Salsa by TBA
Workshop Time 9:30 - 10:30 pm... social dancing to follow immediately.
Cost:
$12 for workshop and social. $10 with student I.D.
$7 for workshop only. $5 with student I.D.
$7 for social only. $5 with student I.D.
Please feel free to send your musical request to this event post or to Bob Ocho on messenger. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [website][email][events]
Sunday 18 November 2018
Sun 18 Nov, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 18 Nov, 2-5 pm. Invite a new dancer. Bring a friend. First time attendees get in free. Please wear non-scuff shoes in the building to protect the fine dance floor. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Patrick Harrigan. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [events]
Sun 18 Nov, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Sun 18 Nov, 4-6 pm. Our Variety Classes includes Body Isolation/Afro Cuban, Salsa On2, Cha-Cha-Cha, Kizomba, and Ladies Styling. The variety classes do not teach salsa on1 and regular bachata because we offer those classes during the week.
Each Variety class will have a special guest instructor or an instructor from Baila Caliente.
Each session will challenge you and open your eyes to other dance that will improve you regular salsa and bachata dances. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. $15. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 18 Nov, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][events]
Sun 18 Nov, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast
Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 18 Nov, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners
7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced
Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be.
Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level.
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Sun 18 Nov, 7 pm. Warm up beginning at 6:30 pm.
Sweat your prayers at Dance Church.
Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning.
What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun.
Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you.
Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
- 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance.
- Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath.
- Followed by a delectable vegan potluck.
- This is a substance free event
- Get in an altered state completely naturally
This dance hap ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]
Monday 19 November 2018
Mon 19 Nov, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Social Dance, Two Step, Hustle or Other
6:30 pm Lindy Swing
New series for beginners. This series caters to people who have never danced before. This is a progressive series, starting at the beginning.
Experienced dancers are encouraged to attend this series as well. We have a group of experienced dancers who have been through this series before. If you have experience, you can dance with them during this time.
Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster.
As always, if financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me.
$60 for New Beginner Series, or
$1 ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Mon 19 Nov, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 19 Nov, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 19 Nov, 7-8 pm. Teacher Gabby. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 19 Nov, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 19 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Please join us for our 9th annual Holidaze Blues West Coast Swing Dance.
We will be having an ugly sweater contest too. Be sure to wear your worst, er, I mean, best.
Josh and Judi hosts with the mosts
A mix of Blues and Holiday West Coast Swing tunes, along with a little Two Step, East Coast Swing, Waltz, and Night Club Two Step. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $15. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [website][email][events]
Mon 19 Nov, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 19 Nov, 7:30-9 pm. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night, per family. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [website][email][events]
Mon 19 Nov, 8:30-10:30 pm. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Monday at the Collonade for some swing dancing. There are no lessons, but we will have teachers there to help out with things you have learned in previous lessons.
This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
Location: Collonade
As for parking, you can park in the Reitz Union Parking Garage, it is free after 4:30 pm.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we will try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 20 November 2018
Tue 20 Nov, 7-7:45 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Tue 20 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 20 Nov, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 20 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 20 Nov, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Wednesday 21 November 2018
Wed 21 Nov, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Wed 21 Nov, 6-9 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 21 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Our schedule for the month:
Class #1 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class Social Dance, no lesson, just dancing
Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Cost
$45 Month, or
$15 Night, or
$5 Beginners per night, or
$5 Ages 16 to 29 per night. Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 21 Nov, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Wed 21 Nov, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Friday 23 November 2018
Fri 23 Nov. Why dance with mortals when you can Dance with the GODS? The Stringrays and Chimney Swift will be playing the tunes, Seth Tepfer and Roni Wiener will call the dances. This weekend does sell out, so secure your slot with early online registration.
Tickets are now available only online (no paper registration) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancing-with-the-gods-weekend-2019-tickets-50377225638
Location: The beautiful Thelma Boltin Center in the historic Duckpond neighborhood of Gainesville, Florida.
Featuring a heavenly talent lineup:
Featuring:
The Stringrays: Rodney Miller on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar, and Stuart Kenney on bass
Chimney Swift Cecile Leroy on cello, Zoe Madonna on accordion, Daniel Raine on cittern and guitar, and Yaron Shragai on percussion and recorders
Callers
Seth Tepfer and Roni Wiener
Tickets are non-transferrable. If you find later that you can't come to the weekend, please notify the reg ... Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][website][email][events]
Fri 23 Nov, 5-9 pm. Dance eat dance eat. Bring a friend, bring a dish! Details by email. Notice: not at Rosa B. Center, Felipe's House, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428, texting encouraged. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Saturday 24 November 2018
Sat 24 Nov, 5:30 pm. Enjoy a ranger-guided canoe paddle down the Ichetucknee River as the sun sets and full moon begins to illuminate the river. Listen to the sounds of a day’s end and a night’s awakening. Paddlers should bring a small light source for the end of the trip.
Please call the park concessionaire to reserve a spot.
2018 Moonlit Dates and Meeting Times
1-Jan 5:30 PM
3-Feb 5:45 PM
3-Mar 6:00 PM
31-Mar 7:30 PM
28-Apr 7:30 PM
22-Sep 7:00 PM
20-Oct 6:30 PM
24-Nov 5:30 PM
22-Dec 5:00 PM
2018 Midday Dates and Meeting Times
9-Dec 9:30 AM
13-Jan 10:30 AM
27-Jan 10:30 AM
10-Feb 10:30 AM
17-Feb 10:30 AM
24-Feb 10:30 AM
24-Mar 9:30 AM
21-Apr 9:30 AM
8-Sep 9:30 AM
6-Oct 9:30 AM
10-Nov 10:30 AM
8-Dec 10:30 AM. Ichetucknee Springs State Park, 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, 32038. Paddling Adventures, 386-497-1113. Florida State Parks - [website][events]
Sat 24 Nov, 7:30-10:30 pm. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. No partner necessary. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $15 per person, $25 per couple, $12 for Parris Dance students, or $8 college student. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Sat 24 Nov, 9 pm-1:30 am. Taste Modern Kitchen and Old San Juan Gastronomia host Saturday Latin Dance Nights. Dance, dance, dance the night away at our Taste Modern Kitchen, located downtown in the Sun Center East.
We have a different band each Saturday for you!!! Mark the day at your calendar and come ready to dance, eat our authentic Puerto Rican Food and drink from Taste Modern Kitchen Full cash bar.
We will open at 5 pm with a happy hour until 8 pm. All drinks will have a 50% off (except Medalla beer). The food will be served from 5 pm until 11 pm. Taste Modern Kitchen, 101 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][events]
Sunday 25 November 2018
Sun 25 Nov, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 25 Nov, 11 am. Warm up beginning at 10:30 am.
Sweat your prayers at Dance Church.
Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning.
What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun.
Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you.
Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
- 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance.
- Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath.
- Followed by a delectable vegan potluck.
- This is a substance free event
- Get in an altered state completely naturally
This dance ha ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]
Sun 25 Nov, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Sun 25 Nov, 4-6 pm. Our Variety Classes includes Body Isolation/Afro Cuban, Salsa On2, Cha-Cha-Cha, Kizomba, and Ladies Styling. The variety classes do not teach salsa on1 and regular bachata because we offer those classes during the week.
Each Variety class will have a special guest instructor or an instructor from Baila Caliente.
Each session will challenge you and open your eyes to other dance that will improve you regular salsa and bachata dances. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. $15. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 25 Nov, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][events]
Sun 25 Nov, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast
Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 25 Nov, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners
7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced
Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be.
Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level.
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Monday 26 November 2018
Mon 26 Nov, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Two Step
6:30 pm Lindy Swing
New series for beginners. This series caters to people who have never danced before. This is a progressive series, starting at the beginning.
Experienced dancers are encouraged to attend this series as well. We have a group of experienced dancers who have been through this series before. If you have experience, you can dance with them during this time.
Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster.
As always, if financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me.
$60 for New Beginner Series, or
$10 per night for experienced dancers, or
$5 per night students. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Mon 26 Nov, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 26 Nov, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 26 Nov, 7-8 pm. Teacher Gabby. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 26 Nov, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 26 Nov, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Mon 26 Nov, 7:30-9 pm. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night, per family. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [website][email][events]
Mon 26 Nov, 8:30-10:30 pm. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Monday at the Collonade for some swing dancing. There are no lessons, but we will have teachers there to help out with things you have learned in previous lessons.
This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
Location: Collonade
As for parking, you can park in the Reitz Union Parking Garage, it is free after 4:30 pm.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we will try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 27 November 2018
Tue 27 Nov, 7-7:45 pm. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Tue 27 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 27 Nov, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 27 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 27 Nov, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Wednesday 28 November 2018
Wed 28 Nov, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]
Wed 28 Nov, 6-9 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 28 Nov, 7-9:30 pm. Our schedule for the month:
Class #1 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class Social Dance, no lesson, just dancing
Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Cost
$45 Month, or
$15 Night, or
$5 Beginners per night, or
$5 Ages 16 to 29 per night. Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 28 Nov, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Wed 28 Nov, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 29 November 2018
Thu 29 Nov, 12-1 pm. 12 to 12:30 Newcomers.
12:30 to 1:00 Regulars.
Everyone is encouraged to come for the whole time. The first half-hour caters to newcomers and the second half-hour caters to the regulars.
Have fun line dancing to a wide variety of music.
Register via Santa Fe College Community Education, under Seniors.
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][email][events]
Thu 29 Nov, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 29 Nov, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 29 Nov, 7 pm. O'Connell Center Practice Court, by Gate 3, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 29 Nov, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 29 Nov, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lindy Swing
8:00 pm Waltz
9:00 pm Argentine Tango
For all levels. Mostly practice time. Some instruction. Walk around help as requested. Come on out for a fun evening of dancing.
Three week series, skipping Thanksgiving Thursday November 22.
Each hour consists of both instruction and dancing.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster.
Cost per person:
$10 per night, or
$5 student
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Thu 29 Nov, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Thu 29 Nov, 11 pm-4 am. Gainesville's newest Latin Night. Every Thursday Night. Salsa and Bachata from 11 pm to 2 am. A Mix of Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Requests from 2 am to 4 am.
ID Required, must be 18+ to enter.
$2 Cover before 12 am, $5 Cover 12 am to 4 am.
Refreshments available. No outside food or drinks allowed inside. No alcohol sold or allowed inside Space. Space Ultralounge, 601 S Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][email][events]
Friday 30 November 2018
Fri 30 Nov. Why dance with mortals when you can Dance with the GODS? The Stringrays and Chimney Swift will be playing the tunes, Seth Tepfer and Roni Wiener will call the dances. This weekend does sell out, so secure your slot with early online registration.
Tickets are now available only online (no paper registration) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dancing-with-the-gods-weekend-2019-tickets-50377225638
Location: The beautiful Thelma Boltin Center in the historic Duckpond neighborhood of Gainesville, Florida.
Featuring a heavenly talent lineup:
Featuring:
The Stringrays: Rodney Miller on fiddle, Max Newman on guitar, and Stuart Kenney on bass
Chimney Swift Cecile Leroy on cello, Zoe Madonna on accordion, Daniel Raine on cittern and guitar, and Yaron Shragai on percussion and recorders
Callers
Seth Tepfer and Roni Wiener
Tickets are non-transferrable. If you find later that you can't come to the weekend, please notify the reg ... Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][website][email][events]
Fri 30 Nov, 7:30-11 pm. Get excited. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Friday at the Thelma Boltin Center for some swing dancing. This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required.
Parking is available in the parking lot directly outside and in street parking.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we'll try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Free. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [website][email][events]