2023
August 2023
Friday 4 August 2023
Fri 4 Aug, 6-9 pm. 6-9 pm Counch Messiahs
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Fri 4 Aug, 7:30-11:30 pm. $10.00 Cover Charge for Members
$13.00 Cover Charge for Non-Members. American Legion Post 111, 6918 Florida Avenue, Tampa. Louis Santana, 813-935-4304. Tampa Bay Beach Boppers - [website][email][events]
Fri 4 Aug, 7:30-10:30 pm. Come and get your Dance Fix Friday night here in Ocala. Hope you will come and join us. This will be Dancing only, no Class. This is a West Coast Swing Dance, but we can play a few requests so just ask. Let's Have Fun. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. $10. Ocala West Coast Swing - [website][events]
Saturday 5 August 2023
Sat 5 Aug, 11 am. 11-2 pm Gosia and Ali
6-9 pm Shambles
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Sat 5 Aug, 7-10 pm. Come and enjoy wonderful cooking, music, drinks, and fun. The Depot and Speakeasy Room, 22060 N US Hwy 441, Micanopy, 32667. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Sunday 6 August 2023
Sun 6 Aug, 11 am-2 pm. 11-2 pm Stava Mala
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Monday 7 August 2023
Mon 7 Aug, 5 pm. Book your class at [link="https://www.vagaro.com/gainesvillemovementstudio/classes"]
Instructor Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. 352-757-2932. $20. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 8 August 2023
Tue 8 Aug, 8-10 pm. 8:00 pm Argentine Tango Practica
$10
This is a casual get together to practice Argentine Tango. Instruction provided by request. Teachers are welcome to provide instruction to their students.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Wed 9 Aug, 7-9 pm. *** No class on August 9 ***
Otherwise, every Wednesday
$10 - Beginner Class 7 - 8 pm
$10 - Beyond the Basics Class 8 - 9 pm
Every Wednesday Two Classes.
No partner needed.
At 7 pm learn a New Dance or drill your Basics to continue building that muscle memory.
Then at 8 pm learn fundamentals to bridge the basic concepts in our Beyond the Basics lesson.
Casual Attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels (but not flip flops) are best for this dance.
Join our every Wednesday West Coast Swing group classes.
Cost for each lesson is $10
Instructor : Carol Smith
Private Lessons Available contact Carol Smith to schedule yours.
See you on the Dance Floor. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [website][events]
Wed 9 Aug, 7-10 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Hawthorne Wellness Center, 6110 SE 205 Street, Hawthorne, 32640. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [website][email][events]
Thursday 10 August 2023
Thu 10 Aug, 6-9 pm. 6-9 pm Imposters
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Friday 11 August 2023
Fri 11 Aug, 6-9 pm. 6-9 pm Wild Blue Yonder
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Saturday 12 August 2023
Sat 12 Aug, 11 am. 11-2 pm Vince
6-9 pm Raftus Brown
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Sat 12 Aug, 7-9 pm. Join us for live music, food, and drinks and more. Do not miss Gainesville Big Band on the stage in the Promenade.
Spread a blanket under the setting sun, and catch some beautiful music on the green.
See you there.
We are taking all precautions during this time to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for this event. We recommend that event attendees follow CDC recommendations to wear a mask and maintain a safe social distance while enjoying the music. If you have any questions or concerns please message us. Celebration Pointe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Sat 12 Aug, 7:30-10 pm. Wear your favorite school colors.
Doors open at 7:30, dance mixer at 7:50 with dancing until 10 pm. Light refreshments, great music, a beautiful venue, and the coldest AC for dancing.
$15 per person, $25 per couple, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Sat 12 Aug, 8 pm-1 am. 8-9 pm: Workshop
9-1 am: Social
Join us for another awesome night of dancing at Salsa Mundial. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. $15. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Sunday 13 August 2023
Sun 13 Aug, 11 am-2 pm. 11-2 pm Moondog
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Sun 13 Aug, 3-6 pm. Bring your own food and drinks. There are many eateries nearby. Open to everyone. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Monday 14 August 2023
Mon 14 Aug, 5:30 pm. Book your class at [link="https://www.vagaro.com/gainesvillemovementstudio/classes"]
Instructor Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. 352-757-2932. $20. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][email][events]
Mon 14 Aug, 6:30-8:30 pm. No dancing on August 14 because there will be no electricity since the church is having solar panels installed.
English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Masks are optional; but smiles are not. Let your eyes smile if you are wearing a mask. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Tuesday 15 August 2023
Tue 15 Aug, 6:30-9:30 pm. Check for the schedule. The schedule may vary throughout the summer.
6:30 pm Argentine Tango Instruction Provided
7:30 pm Argentine Tango Practica
$10
Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions.
This is a casual get-together to practice Argentine Tango. Instruction provided by request. Teachers are welcome to provide instruction to their students.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Wednesday 16 August 2023
Wed 16 Aug, 7-10 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Hawthorne Wellness Center, 6110 SE 205 Street, Hawthorne, 32640. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [website][email][events]
Thursday 17 August 2023
Thu 17 Aug, 6-9 pm. 6-9 pm Moondog
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Friday 18 August 2023
Fri 18 Aug, 6-9 pm. 6-9 pm Enlightened Rogues
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Fri 18 Aug, 7-9:30 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup
7:00 – 9:30 pm — Contra Dance
9:30 – 10:00 pm — Cleanup
Our dance will be indoors in air-conditioned comfort. Check in at the front desk and tell them you are attending the G.O.D.S. dance.
Suggested Donation:
$10 (ages 26+)
$5 (ages 16-25)
Dancers ages 15 & under get in FREE
when accompanied by an adult.
Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.
This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity
and all are welcome.
No partner or experience is necessary. Contra dancing is fun and we will teach you how.
No special dress is required. Wear comfortable, casual attire and soft-soled non-marking shoes.
Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances.
If you feel sick on dance night then please stay home. Please show care for the community and we will see you next time. Thank you for your honesty and concern for others in our community.
We strongly recommend that people be vac ... Gainesville Health and Fitness Center, Main Center, Main Aerobics Room, 4820 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, 32607. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][website][email][events]
Fri 18 Aug, 7-10 pm. Ecstatic Dance is an exploration of the Self, through music and movement, within the greater container of kinship and community! This is a practice of deep listening to your inner knowing, leading yourself through free-form dance, to an eclectic mix of music from various genres, eras, and places all around the world.
You are invited to use the music as a tool to let go and freely express your emotions no matter what they are, love or sorrow, anger or bliss, sadness or happiness, just let everything out. The ecstasy of these dances comes through completely letting go and uninhibitedly being yourself! This is medicine.
The Spirit of Cacao will play an important role in this vibrational voyage. She’ll assist us in opening our hearts, connecting to each other and our higher selves, and in finding a profound level of awareness, creativity, and healing.
Your Guide: Mateo Solecito is a music+movement journeyman who strives to offer vi ... The Miller’s Residence, 10910 SW 52 Terrace, Gainesville, 32608-4886. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][website][events]
Saturday 19 August 2023
Sat 19 Aug, 11 am. 11-2 pm Vince
6-9 pm Swing Theory
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Sat 19 Aug, 6-9:30 pm. Join us as we celebrate Latin culture in Ocala. We will have Dj Ocho mixing the best Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Reggaeton.
We will have food and local vendors.
Open to everyone. Come out and enjoy a fun night of dancing. Bring the entire family. Downtown Historic Square, Ocala. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [website][email][events]
Sunday 20 August 2023
Sun 20 Aug, 11 am-2 pm. 11-2 pm Big Rascal
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Monday 21 August 2023
Mon 21 Aug, 5:30 pm. Book your class at [link="https://www.vagaro.com/gainesvillemovementstudio/classes"]
Instructor Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. 352-757-2932. $20. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][email][events]
Wednesday 23 August 2023
Wed 23 Aug, 6-9 pm. Let's dance. Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala, 34476. $6. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Wed 23 Aug, 7-10 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Hawthorne Wellness Center, 6110 SE 205 Street, Hawthorne, 32640. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [website][email][events]
Wed 23 Aug, 7-9:30 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 - 9:30 pm Dancing
A merengue lesson, "The Merengue You Don't Know", will start at 7 PM. Dancing from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Mark Traynor will give the lesson and be our DJ for the evening. Cash Bar will be available. Come join us for this fun event. RSVP not necessary.
USA Dance Ocala is exploring new dance venues. The Joke Joint is located just North of Del Webb Spruce Creek Country Club on US 441, between Belleview and The Villages. Joke Joint, 13685 US 441, Summerfield, 34491. Susan Heaney, Rsvp 352-81-0909, 352-307-8486 Quetions. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [website][email][events]
Thursday 24 August 2023
Thu 24 Aug to Sat 26 Aug. Great Master Dance Floor. Beautiful White Sandy Beaches. DJs John Smith & Billy Waldrep and Jane Harrington in the Ballroom. Paul Spaulding at Poolside. Free West Coast Swing Workshops with Mike and Debbe Lapina. Carolina Shag with Steve and Kathy Day.
Only 400 tickets will be sold. Sirata, 5300 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, 33706. BJ Miller Aldredge, 813-240-4205. Tampa Bay Beach Boppers - [website][email][events]
Thu 24 Aug, 6-9 pm. 6-9 pm The Medicine Show
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Friday 25 August 2023
Fri 25 Aug, 6-9 pm. Swing dance to Crooked Counsel at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Fri 25 Aug, 8:15 pm-12 am. 8:15 Bachata workshop
9:00 Social
$10
Please join our monthly Bachata social. 100% Bachata all night. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [website][email][events]
Fri 25 Aug, 8:30 pm-1:30 am. 8:30 Workshop with Bob and Anette
9:30 Social dancing
The music will play nonstop for the rest of the evening.
Cost:
$15 for both workshop and social;
$10 for workshop only;
$10 for social only;
$3 for cups
Group of 4 ladies gets in for $12.
You can pay with cash, CashApp, PayPal, Zelle or Venmo @bailacaliente1
Reservations can be made at:
[link="https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com"]
This one is for the ladies. This month we are dancing to the best bachata music. Expect to hear 70% bachata.
Come to dance the best in Salsa and Bachata in a smoke-free environment. AC units will keep you cool while dancing all night long.
Dust off those bachata boots and let us party it up.
Have a song you would like to hear? Please feel free to send your musical request to the event page. Yoga Studio, 923 N Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1300, Ocala, 34475. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [website][email][events]
Saturday 26 August 2023
Sat 26 Aug, 11 am. 11-2 pm Donnie and the Newcombs
6-9 pm Scuttered the Bruce
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Sat 26 Aug, 1-3 pm. Gainesville is so lucky to have Anais Fatale teaching and performing in Gainesville.
to reserve your spot make $35 payment to najmahdance@yahoo.com. Salsa Mundial Studio, 3501 SW 2 Avenue, Suite G, Gainesville. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [website][email][events]
Sat 26 Aug, 7:30-10 pm. Celebrating this month's birthdays.
Doors open at 7:30, dance mixer at 7:50 with dancing until 10 pm. Light refreshments, great music, a beautiful venue, and the coldest AC for dancing.
$15 per person, $25 per couple, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Sat 26 Aug, 8:30 pm-2 am. 8:30 Bachata Workshop
9:30 Social dancing
The music will play nonstop until 2:00 am
Cost:
$15 for both workshop and social;
$10 for workshop only;
$10 for social only;
$3 for cups
Group of 4 ladies gets in for $12.
You can pay with cash, CashApp, PayPal, Zelle or Venmo @bailacaliente1
Reservations can be made at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com
This one is for the ladies. This month we are dancing to the best bachata music. Expect to hear 70% bachata.
Come to dance the best in Salsa and Bachata in a smoke-free environment. AC units will keep you cool while dancing all night long.
Dust off those bachata boots and let us party it up.
Have a song you would like to hear? Please feel free to send your musical request to the event page. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [website][email][events]
Sunday 27 August 2023
Sun 27 Aug, 11 am-2 pm. 11-2 pm Moondog
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Sun 27 Aug, 4-8 pm. Many dancers were friends of Nitin, which is why this is included in the event listing. Following was from the Gainesville Sun.
Nitin C. Jayaswal, 57, passed away from natural causes on August 1, 2023 at his home in Gainesville, Florida. Born in Gainesville on February 13, 1966. ... His amazing circle of friends throughout Gainesville, Jacksonville and beyond, are simply too numerous to count.
To say Nitin’s death was both unexpected and shocking is an understatement. How does someone so full of life, so adventurous, so kind and funny, and so dear to countless individuals, leave us all here to eternally miss him with only aching hearts and precious memories.
Nitin attended Wolfson High School and went on to the University of Florida where he collegiately pursued his passion of art and design that sustained his career throughout his adult life. Many of us were somehow inspired by a piece of art or furniture or original, quirky e ... The Wooly, 20 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Dances of Universal Peace - Gainesville - [more][events]
Monday 28 August 2023
Mon 28 Aug, 5:30 pm. Book your class at [link="https://www.vagaro.com/gainesvillemovementstudio/classes"]
Instructor Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. 352-757-2932. $20. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][email][events]
Wednesday 30 August 2023
Wed 30 Aug, 7-10 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Hawthorne Wellness Center, 6110 SE 205 Street, Hawthorne, 32640. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [website][email][events]
Thursday 31 August 2023
Thu 31 Aug, 6-9 pm. 6-9 pm Vince
Dance to live music at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Thu 31 Aug, 7 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Dance Mix
$10
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]