2024
June 2024
Saturday 1 June 2024
Sat 1 Jun, 7-9 pm. Night on the Nile promises to be an enchanting evening with talented belly dancers showcasing their art.
Night on the Nile is hosted by belly dancers Najmah and Karen. The dancers will begin performing at 7 pm and will conclude at 9 pm.
Seating is limited, so it is recommended to arrive early.
For Performers:
If you are interested in performing, contact Najmah.
Music submissions should be sent to karenbellydancebliss.fl@gmail.com
Enjoy the show and the vibrant performances. Blackadder Brewing Company, 618 NW 60 Street, Gainesville, 32607. Najmah Nour. Belly Dance with Leela - [more][website][email][events]
Monday 3 June 2024
Mon 3 Jun, 7-7:50 pm. 2 classic dances. 2 weeks of Waltz and 2 weeks of Fox Trot. 4 week series cost is $50/pp or $13/a class cash or check.
June 3 to June 24
Learn fun patterns, lead/follow, and rhythm/timing for each dance in a stress-free environment. Singles and couples are welcome. We start with the basics in week 1 for each dance, so no experienced needed.
RSVP to register, pay at first class. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $34. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 4 June 2024
Tue 4 Jun, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Waltz
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.
Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Friday 7 June 2024
Fri 7 Jun to Sun 9 Jun. All proceeds go te benefit Caring and Sharing STEM Camp.
Interactive Workshop Fundraiser
Featuring DJ Platinum and DJ 44.
Beginner and Intermediate Instruction: DFW Swingout, Line Dance, Urban Ballroom, Stepping.
$75 All Access Pass
$320 for Tables of 8 for the Main Event on June 8
www.paypal.me/blssdfuture
Cash App: $blssdfuture
$129 per night for rooms when you book via https://group.hilton.com/f3114y. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32611. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][events]
Fri 7 Jun to Sat 8 Jun, 7-10 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 12-3 pm
Saturday 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Fri 7 Jun, 7:30-10:30 pm. It is that time again. First Friday of the month always join us for lots of music and dancing. As always, it is a West Coast Swing dance, but there will be a sprinkle of other dances. We can play a few requests as well. Doors open at 7:30. A few snacks will be provided. So
C'mon down and Let's Dance
Conveniently located 5 minutes off of I-75 and just down the road from Paddock Mall. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. $10. Ocala West Coast Swing - [website][events]
Fri 7 Jun, 8:15 pm-12 am. 8:15-9 pm: Bachata Workshop
9-12 am: Social
Please join our monthly Bachata social with DJ Rosh. Mostly Bachata with a dash of Salsa all night.
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 - [website][email][events]
Saturday 8 June 2024
Sat 8 Jun to Sun 9 Jun. All proceeds go te benefit Caring and Sharing STEM Camp.
Interactive Workshop Fundraiser
Featuring DJ Platinum and DJ 44.
Beginner and Intermediate Instruction: DFW Swingout, Line Dance, Urban Ballroom, Stepping.
$75 All Access Pass
$320 for Tables of 8 for the Main Event on June 8
www.paypal.me/blssdfuture
Cash App: $blssdfuture
$129 per night for rooms when you book via https://group.hilton.com/f3114y. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32611. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][events]
Sat 8 Jun, 12-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 12-3 pm
Saturday 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sat 8 Jun, 8-10 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
Wear your tropical colors for a fun evening of great music, snacks, and cold a/c for dancing in a beautiful venue.
$15 per person, $25 for a couple. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Sunday 9 June 2024
Sun 9 Jun. All proceeds go te benefit Caring and Sharing STEM Camp.
Interactive Workshop Fundraiser
Featuring DJ Platinum and DJ 44.
Beginner and Intermediate Instruction: DFW Swingout, Line Dance, Urban Ballroom, Stepping.
$75 All Access Pass
$320 for Tables of 8 for the Main Event on June 8
www.paypal.me/blssdfuture
Cash App: $blssdfuture
$129 per night for rooms when you book via https://group.hilton.com/f3114y. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, 1714 SW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32611. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][events]
Sun 9 Jun, 10 am-12:30 pm. Every second Sunday. Flow Space, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [website][email][events]
Sun 9 Jun, 3-6 pm. Bring your own water and lawn chairs. There are many eateries nearby. Open to everyone. Depot Park, 874 SE 4 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Monday 10 June 2024
Mon 10 Jun, 7-7:50 pm. 2 classic dances. 2 weeks of Waltz and 2 weeks of Fox Trot. 4 week series cost is $50/pp or $13/a class cash or check.
June 3 to June 24
Learn fun patterns, lead/follow, and rhythm/timing for each dance in a stress-free environment. Singles and couples are welcome. We start with the basics in week 1 for each dance, so no experienced needed.
RSVP to register, pay at first class. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $34. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Thursday 13 June 2024
Thu 13 Jun, 7 pm. Upcoming dates: 6/13, 6/20
$22 walk-in at [link="https://bookheartmind.as.me/bellydance"]
Use code SOCIAL10 to get 10% off your first class at Heart Mind Healing
Get centered, flexible, and fit with Middle Eastern dance. In this class, we will focus on balance, arm and hip movements, fluidity and creativity, working on posture, and introducing new combinations. Breathe, move, flow, and experience the healing power of dance. No experience needed! Taught by Karen Muratti.
Pay for a single drop-in class, or save with Packages or Monthly Unlimited Membership. Heart Mind Healing, Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Suite25A, Gainesville. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Saturday 15 June 2024
Sat 15 Jun, 6-9 pm. Make your Donation to The Dancing Fish. Your contribution entitles you to attend any event at The Dancing Fish. Please donate responsibly.
Cash is not accepted at The Dancing Fish.
All donations to be made online. Donation link takes you to PayPal site where you may donate using: Debit card, Credit card, or PayPal.
Suggested Donation
Adults
1st weekends: $15 per dance session or $30 for weekend pass
3rd Saturdays: $10
Youth (under 26)
1st weekends: $7.50 per dance session or $15 for weekend pass
3rd Saturdays: $5
Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. 904-403-9523 text only. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sat 15 Jun, 6-9 pm. Swing dance to Swing Theory Jazz Band 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. Public - [website][events]
Sat 15 Jun, 8 pm-1 am. 8 pm Pre-social Salsa footwork and shine workshop, all levels, by Sonia
9 pm Social
11 pm Salsa Mundial Salsa Team debut performance.
Price: $20 workshop included
Join us for another awesome night of dancing at Salsa Mundial with DJ Phat Tony. The theme is TROPICAL. Let us dance with some tropical outfit, optional.
There will be a Salsa footwork and shine workshop by Sonia Rivera before the social.
And, our salsa team will be debuting. Please come and support our team. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [website][email][events]
Monday 17 June 2024
Mon 17 Jun, 7-7:50 pm. 2 classic dances. 2 weeks of Waltz and 2 weeks of Fox Trot. 4 week series cost is $50/pp or $13/a class cash or check.
June 3 to June 24
Learn fun patterns, lead/follow, and rhythm/timing for each dance in a stress-free environment. Singles and couples are welcome. We start with the basics in week 1 for each dance, so no experienced needed.
RSVP to register, pay at first class. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $34. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Thursday 20 June 2024
Thu 20 Jun, 7 pm. Upcoming dates: 6/13, 6/20
$22 walk-in at [link="https://bookheartmind.as.me/bellydance"]
Use code SOCIAL10 to get 10% off your first class at Heart Mind Healing
Get centered, flexible, and fit with Middle Eastern dance. In this class, we will focus on balance, arm and hip movements, fluidity and creativity, working on posture, and introducing new combinations. Breathe, move, flow, and experience the healing power of dance. No experience needed! Taught by Karen Muratti.
Pay for a single drop-in class, or save with Packages or Monthly Unlimited Membership. Heart Mind Healing, Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Suite25A, Gainesville. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Thu 20 Jun, 7-9:30 pm. 7:00 Lesson
7:30 Dancing
Our DJ will be Greg Nelson. He will give us a lesson.
The Christopher Hall has a large (38' by 59') dance space, lighted parking and 10 tons of air conditioning. Our monthly dance will now be held on the third Thursday of each month. Christopher Hall, Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 1510 SE 3 Ave, Ocala, 34478. Susan Heaney, Rsvp 352-81-0909, 352-307-8486 Questions. $10 members, $15 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [website][email][events]
Friday 21 June 2024
Fri 21 Jun, 7:30-8:45 pm. Join Brittany & Eileen for an informative waltz class. Cost is $15/pp, cash or check. You must be comfortable with waltz continuity movement. We will review waltz essentials & a fun pattern for social dancing. Must RSVP to parris@parrisdance.com to attend. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Fri 21 Jun, 7:30-10:30 pm. Start your weekend off on the Right Foot. Come on out to our West Coast Swing Dance. Meet new people and make new friends and Dance Dance Dance. This is a West Coast Swing Dance, but always a few other dance styles sprinkled in. Requests welcome. Doors open at 7:30. Only $10 per person. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [website][events]
Fri 21 Jun, 7:45-10:30 pm. 6:45 pm — Setup
7:45 pm – Introductory Workshop
8:00 pm — Contra Dance
10:30 pm — Cleanup
Suggested Donation:
$10 (ages 26+)
$5 (ages 16-25)
Dancers aged 15 and under get in free when accompanied by an adult.
No partner needed. Donation admission. All welcome. Live band and caller. All dances taught. Provided by Gainesville Old Time Dance Society. Come enjoy the pleasures of music and dance and friendly people with us. Gainesville Health and Fitness Center, Echo Pavilion, 4820 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, 32607. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Fri 21 Jun, 8-11 pm. Join us for a Radiant Summer Solstice and Full Moon Celebration.
Under the dual brilliance of the solstice sun and the full moon, we gather to celebrate our growth, achievements and inner light.
Solaris: Midsummer Celebration
Ceremonial journey led by Ileigh with performances by Flow Space classes
$25 presale, $30 door, $20 members
Link to save your spot: https://flow-space-gnv.as.me/solaris
Link to our full schedule: https://www.flowspacegnv.com/class-types
There will be performances and interactive journeys woven throughout the evening. Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Aurora Healing Arts - [website][events]
Saturday 22 June 2024
Sat 22 Jun, 8-10 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
Join us for a fun evening of dancing to country music. We will be playing 2 Steps, Cha Cha, EC Swing, WC Swing, Nightclub 2 Step, & more. Beautiful venue & cold a/c along with snacks.
RSVP to attend. We'll be celebrating June birthdays too.
$15 per person, $25 for a couple, cash only. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Sunday 23 June 2024
Sun 23 Jun, 2 pm. The Gainesville Big Band, led by the Marco Thomas, is excited to present their upcoming musical event, Funk in the Trunk! Taking place on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 2pm. Featuring the music of James Brown, Earth, Wind, and Fire, Chicago, Trombone Shorty, and more! This event is sure to impress music lovers of all ages. The venue is conveniently located at Meizon Church, which can be found at 3411 NW 83rd St. Gainesville, FL 32606. Attendees can expect an afternoon filled funk classics that will keep their toes tapping.
Tickets $15
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/funk-in-the-trunk-tickets-910622846447. Meizon Church, 3411 NW 83 Street, Gainesville. Public - [website][events]
Sun 23 Jun, 7-9:30 pm. Are you ready to release, express, and transcend with us?
$20/presale
$25/door
Free for Flow Space members
Join us every 4th Sunday of the month for Elemental Ecstatic Dance.
Surrender to the pulse of the music, let your body flow without inhibition, and connect with like-minded souls in a judgment-free space.
This is a journey inspired by the 5-rhythms, but with an elemental twist. Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Aurora Healing Arts - [website][events]
Monday 24 June 2024
Mon 24 Jun, 7-7:50 pm. 2 classic dances. 2 weeks of Waltz and 2 weeks of Fox Trot. 4 week series cost is $50/pp or $13/a class cash or check.
June 3 to June 24
Learn fun patterns, lead/follow, and rhythm/timing for each dance in a stress-free environment. Singles and couples are welcome. We start with the basics in week 1 for each dance, so no experienced needed.
RSVP to register, pay at first class. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $34. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Saturday 29 June 2024
Sat 29 Jun, 12-4 pm. Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala, 34476. Joe Ship. $8. Public - [email][events]
Sat 29 Jun, 9 pm-1 am. 9-10 pm Pre-Social Workshop
10 pm - 1 am Social with DJ Rosh
$10, workshop included
Cash/Venmo Preferred
All proceeds from this social will help to support the Salsa Mundial Salsa Team as they perform at several congresses this summer.
Attire is Jungle Theme. Wear your favorite animal print or safari attire.
Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. $15. Salsa Mundial - [website][email][events]