2025
February 2025
Saturday 1 February 2025
Sat 1 Feb, 10 am-5 pm. Fees:
Early Bird (register by Dec 31): $95
General Admission (Jan 1 or later): $125
Tickets
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Space is limited—reserve your spot early.
Email for questions or to RSVP.
Treat yourself to a day of self-care, creativity, and connection. We are excited to share this beautiful experience with you.
Join us for a refreshing day of movement, meditation, relaxation, and art at the serene Shambhala Center in Gainesville. This retreat is a chance to reconnect with yourself, explore creativity, and enjoy nature within a welcoming community. Leave feeling revitalized in body, mind, and spirit.
What’s Included:
Yoga: Accessible practices to enhance well-being
Nia: Playful, mindful movement blending dance, martial arts, and mindfulness
SloMo Movement: Guided slow-motion movement and meditation for finding stillness
Creative Expression: Journaling, collage, and drawing to ... Shambhala, 1899 NE 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32609-8921. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [more][website][email][events]
Sat 1 Feb, 12-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday Noon-3 pm
Saturday 6-9pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sat 1 Feb, 6-8:30 pm. $8 per person at the door. Tickets are available in advance.
First Saturday of the month dance.
Dress code is dressy casual. Dress pants and shirt for men. Cocktail attire for women.
For singles and couples. Colony Cottage Recreation Center, 510 Colony Blvd, The Villages, 32162. Gary and Loretta Easton, 352-396-5383. Eastons Dance Clubs - [website][email][events]
Sat 1 Feb, 7:30-10:30 pm. First Saturdays, every month September-June to music by the Friends of Appalachian Music. Each evening traditionally ends with the Virginia Reel! This evening's contra dances will be taught and called by Gwyn Williams.
$10. Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Road, Wilmington. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [website][email][events]
Sunday 2 February 2025
Sun 2 Feb, 5-9 pm. 5 pm All Levels Class
6 pm Casual Milonga Mariposa
The price for the class and milonga is just $20 for singles, $30 for couples.
We accept: Cash, PayPal, and Zelle.
Zelle: 8147468822
Hello Dear Tangueros, We are proud to present every first Sunday a Tango classes and Casual Milonga Mariposa. All levels Class will focus on Fundamental Tango technique, posture and walking, the fundamental Tango steps, Musicality and connection.
Tango Instructor and TDJ Natalya Ogirya. Assistant Irina Gavrilovich. For more information, please text or call.
160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite C 212, Palm Coast, 32164. Natalya, 814-746-88-22. Public - [website][email][events]
Sun 2 Feb, 6-8:30 pm. 6:30 pm Lesson Beginner and Intermediate
7:00 pm Dancing
First Sunday of the month dance except July, August, and September.
$7 per person at the door.
Country music for all dance styles waltz, 2-step, rhumba, cha cha, swing, etc. DJ Loretta.
Dress code is casual.
For singles and couples. Mulberry Grove Recreation Center, 8445 SE 165 Mulberry Lane, The Villages, 32162. Gary and Loretta Easton, 352-396-5383. Eastons Dance Clubs - [website][email][events]
Monday 3 February 2025
Mon 3 Feb, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 - 7:15 pm Beginner Israeli Dancing
7:00 - 8:00 pm Israeli Circle Dancing
8:00 - 9:00 pm Israeli Partner Dancing
$10 per family for those with experience
Come out to enjoy great music and exuberant dancing.
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. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [email][events]
Mon 3 Feb, 7-7:50 pm. Join us for our 3 week series for Waltz. We start with the basics in week 1 and build each week. 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 series, so no experienced needed.
3 week series is $39/pp or $75/couple.
Register by email, pay at first class, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Mon 3 Feb, 8:15 pm. This series meets 4 times. Make sure you can attend all the series dates for this series before signing up.
8:15 PM on Mon, January 13, 2025
8:15 PM on Mon, January 20, 2025
9:15 PM on Mon, January 27, 2025
8:15 PM on Mon, February 03, 2025
Welcome to Happy Kiss
Never taken a pole class before and want to be welcomed into our haven? Immersion is for you. You will not only learn pole dancing basics, you also will be welcomed into our community and have a chance to take a break, take up space and play.
What to wear:
Shorts or leggings, a breathable top, socks or bare feet. Make sure not to wear any lotion and no jewelry. Bring a water bottle and an open mind.
Intro Session Policies:
NO REFUNDS or make-up classes. Classes are non-transferable. If you need to re-schedule your session, contact us 72 hours prior to the start of the session. Any requests to re-schedule after that window will be subject to a $20 reschedu ... 501 NW 23 Ave, Suite B, Gainesville, 32609. Happy Kiss Pole Dance, 352-448-1128. Public - [more][website][email][events]
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Tue 4 Feb, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Swing
8:00 pm Waltz
$60 for 4 week beginner series
$10 for those with experience
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
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]
Thursday 6 February 2025
Thu 6 Feb, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Lindy Swing
8:00 pm Foxtrot
$10 per night
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.
Andrew Weitzen
352-327-3672
publish@gainesvilledance.com
www.gainesvilledance.com. 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]
Thu 6 Feb, 6-7 pm. Join us for our 3 week series. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $34. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Thu 6 Feb, 7:30-10:30 pm. Join us for an electrifying video game-themed dance featuring LIVE MUSIC from the Alex Kaufman Big Band! Level up your night by dressing in your best video game-inspired attire and get ready to hit the dance floor. When we call "Ready, Player One," the band will strike up, and it’s game on! Race to the finish line and show off your best swing moves—who will emerge victorious?
Gainesville Swing Dancing every Thursday evening from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, you can find us at the Rosa B Williams Center. We kick off the night with a one-hour beginner lesson, followed by two hours of social dancing in a beautiful, air-conditioned hardwood dance hall.
We cannot wait to hit the dance floor with all of you.
No partner or experience needed.
Parking:
Free street parking is available in front of or beside the building, as well as in the nearby Friends of the Library lot.
Admission:
Free, donations encouraged via cash or Venmo.
Conne ... Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [more][website][email][events]
Friday 7 February 2025
Fri 7 Feb to Sun 9 Feb. 3 days of Music and Dance featuring Ice Cream Truckers, Spintuition and Claire Takemori. Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, 461 W Outer Drive, Oak Ridge. Donna Calhoun. Public - [website][events]
Fri 7 Feb, 6-8:30 pm. 6:30 - 7:00 pm Lesson with Gary Easton
DJ Loretta
1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.
The dress code is dressy casual.
For singles and couples. La Hacienda Recreation Center, 1200 Avenida Central, Lady Lake, 32159-5702. Gary and Loretta Easton, 352-396-5383. $7. Eastons Dance Clubs - [website][email][events]
Fri 7 Feb, 7-10:30 pm. 6:30 Doors open
6:40 Technique workshop (if you've come at least once)
7:00 Beginner lesson (everyone can join)
7:30 Beginner/Intermediate dancing
9:00 Intermediate/Advanced dancing
10:30 Dessert at Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Admission is $15. Students are free. If it is your second contra ever the dance is free.
Join us at the Winter Park Ballroom Dance Co., just 15 minutes from UCF and 100 yards east of Jeremiah's Italian Ice.
Contra dance is great exercise and loads of fun besides, so bring a water bottle and dress for cardio. This is an alcohol-free event. Check out the videos, FAQ, and links to socials on our website.
Dances start easy and get more challenging as the evening progresses. BEGINNERS SHOULD COME FOR THE LESSON before the dance starts. All dances in the beginner session are taught.
Starting at 9, expect the full catalog of contra moves, interaction along diagonals, and the occasional no-walkthrough dance ... Winter Park Ballroom Dance Company, 6904 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, 32792-7003. Orlando Contra Dance - [more][website][email][events]
Fri 7 Feb, 7-9 pm. Open Waltz, first Fridays February-June Music by Mike Dunn (fiddle) and Lynne Mackey (piano) Schottische at 7:00, Waltz 7:15-9:00 Entry: $10 Sponsored by CDSS. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Road, Charlottesville. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [website][email][events]
Fri 7 Feb, 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 Feb, 8:15 pm-12 am. 8:15 pm Bachata workshop
9 pm Social. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607-2800. 352-433-4334. $15. Salsa Mundial - [website][email][events]
Saturday 8 February 2025
Sat 8 Feb to Sun 9 Feb. Saturday February 8 at Thuy’s
PM me for Thuy’s address
PM me for very limited spots for private classes with Andres on Saturday morning/early afternoon only.
1:30 pm Check-in and Registration
2:00 - 3:15 pm Intermediate Mastering the Twist: Enrosques for Precision and Elegance
3:30 - 4:45 pm Intermediate Flow and Dynamics: Unlocking the power of Corridas
5:00-8:00 pm Practilonga with DJ Andres
Sunday February 9 at How Bazar, 60 SW 2nd Street, Gainesville FL
12:00 pm Check in and Registration
12:30- 1:45 pm Absolute beginner
2:00 - 3:15 pm Intermediate Artful Movement: Perfecting the Follower Sacadas with Style
3:30- 6:30 pm Practilonga with DJ Andres
Advance registration:
https://venmo.com/u/Miha-Kim-1
$35 Sat Intermediate class + practilonga ($20 with student ID)
$20 Sat practilonga ($10 with student ID)
$25 Sun Absolute beginner class + practilonga ($15 with student ID)
$35 Sun Intermediate Secada class + practi ... How Bazar, 60 SW 2 Street, Gainesville. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][website][events]
Sat 8 Feb to Sat 15 Feb. Seven days on the Celebrity Equinox. Port Canaveral, Key West, Cozumel, and Costa Maya.
Incuded drink package, private cocktail party, WiFi, dance classes, takes and port fees, bus transportation from The Villages.
$1,554 Balcony
$1,542 Oceanview
$1,473 Inside
Contact TDJ Travel, 352-575-9364, tony@tdjtravel.com. The Villages. Gary and Loretta Easton, 352-396-5383. Eastons Dance Clubs - [website][email][events]
Sat 8 Feb, 7 pm-12 am. 7 pm All Levels Class
8 pm Milonga
The price for the class and milonga is just $20 for singles, $30 for couples.
We accept: Cash, PayPal, and Zelle.
Zelle: 8147468822
Dear Tangueros, we are proud to present Every Second and Fourth Saturday Night Tango Workshop and Milonga.
All levels Class will focus on: Fundamental Tango technique, posture and walking, the fundamental Tango steps, Musicality, and connection.
Instructor Natalya Ogirya
TDJ/VJ Chuck Hand
For more information, please text or call
Tango and Ties Studio
321-290-6889
dancetango21@gmail.com
Tango and Ties Ballroom Dance Club, 910 Barton Blvd, Unit 5, Rockledge. Natalya, 814-746-8822. Public - [website][email][events]
Sat 8 Feb, 8-10 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
Join us for our annual Lady in Red party.
Join us while you enjoy great music, snacks, and cold A/C in a beautiful venue.
Rsvp. Limited to 60 dancers.
$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 9 February 2025
Sun 9 Feb. Saturday February 8 at Thuy’s
PM me for Thuy’s address
PM me for very limited spots for private classes with Andres on Saturday morning/early afternoon only.
1:30 pm Check-in and Registration
2:00 - 3:15 pm Intermediate Mastering the Twist: Enrosques for Precision and Elegance
3:30 - 4:45 pm Intermediate Flow and Dynamics: Unlocking the power of Corridas
5:00-8:00 pm Practilonga with DJ Andres
Sunday February 9 at How Bazar, 60 SW 2nd Street, Gainesville FL
12:00 pm Check in and Registration
12:30- 1:45 pm Absolute beginner
2:00 - 3:15 pm Intermediate Artful Movement: Perfecting the Follower Sacadas with Style
3:30- 6:30 pm Practilonga with DJ Andres
Advance registration:
https://venmo.com/u/Miha-Kim-1
$35 Sat Intermediate class + practilonga ($20 with student ID)
$20 Sat practilonga ($10 with student ID)
$25 Sun Absolute beginner class + practilonga ($15 with student ID)
$35 Sun Intermediate Secada class + practi ... How Bazar, 60 SW 2 Street, Gainesville. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][website][events]
Sun 9 Feb, 2:30-5:30 pm. 1:45 pm Beginner’s Workshop: arrive early to learn or review the basics. Newcomers and experienced dancers are both appreciated.
$10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 & under free. Lewis Ginter Recreation Association Music, 3421 Hawthorne Avenue, Richmond. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [website][email][events]
Monday 10 February 2025
Mon 10 Feb, 7-7:50 pm. Join us for our 3 week series for Waltz. We start with the basics in week 1 and build each week. 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 series, so no experienced needed.
3 week series is $39/pp or $75/couple.
Register by email, pay at first class, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Tue 11 Feb, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Swing
8:00 pm Waltz
$60 for 4 week beginner series
$10 for those with experience
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
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 12 February 2025
Wed 12 Feb, 7-9 pm. 5-7 pm Happy Hour
7-9 pm Dance Workshop
Dance Workshop
Join us in the courtyard for a free dance workshop and social dancing with instructors Angela DeBono and Joe Dorsey.
Happy Hour
$2 off all beers
$2 off all wine by the glass
$2 off select appetizers
$5 off all bottles of wine
Join us at Samba Brazilian Kitchen in the Haile Village for a free Latin dance workshop and social dancing under the stars. Enjoy our happy hour specials then dance the night away.
Samba Brazilian Kitchen, 5141 SW 91 Way, Gainesville, 32608-8183. 352-554-4253. Public - [website][events]
Thursday 13 February 2025
Thu 13 Feb, 10 am-2 pm. Get ready to feel the love. Touching Hearts at Home, alongside our incredible community partners, invites you to our second annual Touching Hearts at Home Valentine's Day Senior Prom, a heartwarming event benefiting ElderCare of Alachua County and presented by The Village at Gainesville.
What is on the Love-Loaded Agenda?
Treats and Sweets: Indulge in delicious goodies to make your heart smile.
Groove and Move: Dance to tunes that bring back memories and create new ones.
Snap and Share: Strike a pose in our fun photo booth.
Pucker Up: Steal a kiss at our Hershey's kissing booth.
Dress to Impress: Show off in our costume contest and maybe even be crowned Prom Queen or King of Hearts.
Raffles and Giggles: Win delightful prizes and enjoy a host of fun activities.
A huge shout-out to our marvelous sponsors: Touching Hearts at Home, The Village at Gainesville, Haven Hospice, Magnolia Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, Lif ... Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Blvd, Gainesville. 352-225-3727. Free. Public - [more][website][email][events]
Thu 13 Feb, 6-7 pm. Join us for our 3 week series. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $34. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Friday 14 February 2025
Fri 14 Feb, 6-11 pm. This Valentine’s Day, join us for a dance party with DJ A-Train—where the music hits hard, the energy is electric, and your loved ones take center stage.
Whether you are rolling in with your partner, your crew, or flying solo, DJ A-Train will keep the dance floor alive with nonstop Valentine's favorites to make this a night you will not forget.
Forget the clichés—bring your best moves and let us light up Valentine’s in style. See you there. Depot Village, 404 SE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Public - [website][events]
Fri 14 Feb, 6:30-10 pm. 6:30 - 7:30 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Dance with SF Jazz Ensemble
Swing into the Spirit of Valentine’s Day at Santa Fe College. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a night filled with laughter and dancing at Santa Fe College. The semi-formal event will include light refreshments and free swing dance instruction.
Tickets are $10 per person and are available from the Fine Arts Hall Box Office at 352-395-4181 or online at: showpass.com/valentines-swing-dance-3.
From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., experienced instructors will teach the basics of swing dance. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., SF Associate Professor of Music and Band Director David L. Smith will conduct the SF Jazz Ensemble providing live music for the evening. The band will perform popular jazz tunes and arrangements from some of the most important big band leaders from that era including Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Benny Goodman.
With live music and a focus on timeless classics, the eve ... Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall, 3000 Northwest 83 Street, Gainesville, 32606. 352-395-4181. Public - [more][website][events]
Fri 14 Feb, 7 pm. Second Fridays casual, fun for all ages. No partner, no experience required. We teach Appalachian dances--circles, squares and lines. Music led by Dan Carney and the Acoustic Jam folks. Calling by the local co-op. Suggested donation $7, family discounts. Second time joining us you dance free. Wear what you like, soft-soled shoes please. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia Street E, Charleston. Public - [website][events]
Saturday 15 February 2025
Sat 15 Feb, 3-10 pm. Join us for a special waltz workshop, open waltzing, contra workshop, and contra dance. Nationally recognized contra caller and waltz instructor Gaye Fifer will lead this dance event to music by Jared Kirkpatrick (piano; from the band Starling), David DiGiuseppi (accordion; from the bands Footloose, and Playing With Fyre), and Matthew Olwell (flute, cajon, foot percussion; from band Maivish).
Admission:
* Early Bird (through February 9) Waltz & Contra: $25
* At-the-Door Waltz & Contra: $30
* Waltz-only: $15
* Contra-only: $15
Register at https://shenandoahvalleycontradance.weebly.com/winter-waltz-workshop--contra-2025.html
Secure your Early Bird rate by paying either with cash or check at an upcoming dance or by PayPal (linked on the website).
To protect the floor, please wear soft-soled, clean, and comfortable shoes.
This is a mask-optional event. There are no vaccination requirements. As always, for the health and saf ... Gypsy Hill Park Gym, 116 Regimental Road, Staunton, 24401. Michele Clark. Public - [more][website][email][events]
Sat 15 Feb, 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sat 15 Feb, 6-8:30 pm. $8 per person at the door. Tickets are available in advance.
Third Saturday of the month dance. Intermediate ballroom.
Dress code is dressy casual. Dress pants and shirt for men. Cocktail attire for women.
For singles and couples. Colony Cottage Recreation Center, 510 Colony Blvd, The Villages, 32162. Gary and Loretta Easton, 352-396-5383. Eastons Dance Clubs - [website][email][events]
Sat 15 Feb, 6-9 pm. All dance styles.
$15 per person at the door. Tickets available in advance.
All profits donated to local charities.
Dress code is dressy casual or Mardi Gras Masks or Costumes.
For singles and couples. La Hacienda Recreation Center, 1200 Avenida Central, Lady Lake, 32159-5702. Gary and Loretta Easton, 352-396-5383. Eastons Dance Clubs - [website][email][events]
Sat 15 Feb, 6:30-9 pm. With DJ Tony Santos.
Includes sandwiches. Beardalll Senior Center, 800 S Delaney Avenue, Orlando, 32801. 407-246-4440. $4. [organizations] - [website][email]
Sat 15 Feb, 7 pm. Salsa Night.
Eat Salsa. Dance Salsa. Bring Your Favorite Salsa.
Join us for a night of delicious flavors and sizzling dance moves. Bring your favorite homemade salsa, and we will bring the chips. Then, hit the dance floor to the electrifying beats of Agpa and A-Train.
Please label your salsas with mild, medium, hot or the relevant heat level.
Come hungry, come ready to dance, and let us spice up the night together.
Depot Village, 404 SE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Public - [website][events]
Monday 17 February 2025
Mon 17 Feb, 6-8 pm. 6 pm Rumba
7 pm Tango
No partner needed.
We will be changing dances every week for the first month. After that we will pick 2 foundational dances and build on them for the whole month. CLAP Learning Art Program, 46 E Noble Avenue, Williston. 352-256-4395. $25 per person. Public - [website][email][events]
Mon 17 Feb, 7-7:50 pm. Join us for our 3 week series for Waltz. We start with the basics in week 1 and build each week. 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 series, so no experienced needed.
3 week series is $39/pp or $75/couple.
Register by email, pay at first class, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 18 February 2025
Tue 18 Feb, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Swing
8:00 pm Waltz
$60 for 4 week beginner series
$10 for those with experience
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
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]
Thursday 20 February 2025
Thu 20 Feb, 6-7 pm. Join us for our 3 week series. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $34. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Thu 20 Feb, 7-9:30 pm. 7:00 Lesson with Rachel Palmieri
7:30 Dancing with DJ Rachel Palmieri
We are excited to announce a new venue for USA Dance Ocala in the Barn at Bellemoor, an elegant, very large ballroom/wedding venue located in Belleview just minutes from US 301. The venue features a large, pristine, polished concrete floor that moves smoothly when dancing. The five-year-old venue is beautifully decorated with 11 crystal chandeliers, high ceilings and ample seating. The large parking lot is lighted. This venue is truly a gem. We cannot wait for you to join us on the dance floor. Barn at Bellemoor, 10642 SE 36 Avenue, Belleview, 34420. Bill d'Angelo dangelo0909@gmail.com. $10 members, $15 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [website][email][events]
Thu 20 Feb, 7:30-10 pm. Join GSD at Kairos for a beginner swing dancing workshop with two hours of instruction in a beautiful, air-conditioned, event space. Join us for an evening filled with music and dancing in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
No partner or experience needed
Parking: https://www.kairoseventsandcatering.com/parking
Kairos Events and Catering, 6 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. Free. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [website][email][events]
Friday 21 February 2025
Fri 21 Feb, 6-8:30 pm. 6:30 - 7:00 pm Lesson with Gary Easton
DJ Loretta
1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.
The dress code is dressy casual.
For singles and couples. La Hacienda Recreation Center, 1200 Avenida Central, Lady Lake, 32159-5702. Gary and Loretta Easton, 352-396-5383. $7. Eastons Dance Clubs - [website][email][events]
Fri 21 Feb, 7-10:30 pm. 6:30 Doors open
6:40 Technique workshop (if you've come at least once)
7:00 Beginner lesson (everyone can join)
7:30 Beginner/Intermediate dancing
9:00 Intermediate/Advanced dancing
10:30 Dessert at Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Admission is $15. Students are free. If it is your second contra ever the dance is free.
Join us at the Winter Park Ballroom Dance Co., just 15 minutes from UCF and 100 yards east of Jeremiah's Italian Ice.
Contra dance is great exercise and loads of fun besides, so bring a water bottle and dress for cardio. This is an alcohol-free event. Check out the videos, FAQ, and links to socials on our website.
Dances start easy and get more challenging as the evening progresses. BEGINNERS SHOULD COME FOR THE LESSON before the dance starts. All dances in the beginner session are taught.
Starting at 9, expect the full catalog of contra moves, interaction along diagonals, and the occasional no-walkthrough dance ... Winter Park Ballroom Dance Company, 6904 Aloma Avenue, Winter Park, 32792-7003. Orlando Contra Dance - [more][website][email][events]
Fri 21 Feb, 7-9:45 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup
7:00 pm – Introductory Workshop and Contra Dance
9:45 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. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Fri 21 Feb, 7-9 pm. Come dance with us. Dancing includes Ballroom, Swing, Latin, Country, Two-Step. Everyone welcome. High Springs Civic Center, 19107 NW 240 Street, High Springs, 32643. 386-454-6228. Public - [website][email][events]
Fri 21 Feb, 7:30-10 pm. 7:00 pm Beginner Lesson
Contra Dance Third Fridays.
$10 - $20 sliding scale. Greenwood Community Center, 865 Greenwood Road, Crozet. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [website][email][events]
Fri 21 Feb, 8-11 pm. $25 cover charge at the door, tickets in advance available on
www.ArthurMurrayEntertainment.com
Food is included, catered by Sayulita Taqueria.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the electrifying world of Latin dancing. Enjoy live salsa music, captivating professional demonstrations, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with rhythm, flavor, and excitement.
Live music for dance styles salsa, merengue, bachata, mambo. cha-cha, rumba, bolero. Ocala Downtown Square, 20 W Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34475. 352-231-8485. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [website][events]
Saturday 22 February 2025
Sat 22 Feb, 9 am. Non-Sanctioned BBQ Contest (Commercial and Backyard), Car Show, Live Blues Music, Food Trucks, Vendors. Vendor registration is open.
The Newberry Historic District is a U.S. historic district encompasses approximately 400 acres, bounded by Northwest 2nd Avenue, Northwest 2nd Street, Lucile Street, and Northwest seventh Street. It contains 48 historic buildings. Newberry Historic District, Newberry. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Public - [website][email][events]
Sat 22 Feb, 6-8:30 pm. $7 per person at the door. Tickets are available in advance.
Fourth Saturday of the month dance.
Dress code is dressy casual. Dress pants and shirt for men. Cocktail attire for women.
For singles and couples. Rohan Regional Recreation Center, 850 Kristine Way, Wildwood, 34785. Gary and Loretta Easton, 352-396-5383. Eastons Dance Clubs - [website][email][events]
Sat 22 Feb, 7 pm-12 am. 7 pm All Levels Class
8 pm Milonga
The price for the class and milonga is just $20 for singles, $30 for couples.
We accept: Cash, PayPal, and Zelle.
Zelle: 8147468822
Dear Tangueros, we are proud to present Every Second and Fourth Saturday Night Tango Workshop and Milonga.
All levels Class will focus on: Fundamental Tango technique, posture and walking, the fundamental Tango steps, Musicality, and connection.
Instructor Natalya Ogirya
TDJ/VJ Chuck Hand
For more information, please text or call
Tango and Ties Studio
321-290-6889
dancetango21@gmail.com
Tango and Ties Ballroom Dance Club, 910 Barton Blvd, Unit 5, Rockledge. Natalya, 814-746-8822. Public - [website][email][events]
Sat 22 Feb, 7:30-10:30 pm. 6:45 pm Beginner Workshop: arrive early to learn or review the basics. Newcomers and experienced dancers are both appreciated.
Admission: $10 members/students, $15 non-members, 14 and under free. West End Ballroom, 2300 John Rolfe Parkway, Henrico. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [website][email][events]
Sat 22 Feb, 8-10 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
Join us to celebrate February birthdays.
Join us while you enjoy great music, snacks, and cold A/C in a beautiful venue.
Rsvp. Limited to 60 dancers.
$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 February 2025
Sun 23 Feb, 11 am. Come out for international folk dancing at the annual Greek Festival.
We are meeting with other folkdancers from Orlando, Ocala and DeLand (at least) on in Belleview, just south of Ocala, for the annual Greek Festival.
We will have lunch there, watch some performances, listen to live music, maybe shop a little, maybe dance a while some basic steps, and spend quality time with friends. The doors open at 11 am.
For additional information visit
www.GreekFestivalOcala.com. 9926 SE 36th Avenue, Belleview. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $3. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [website][email][events]
Monday 24 February 2025
Mon 24 Feb, 7-8 pm. Join us for our 3 week series. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $34. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Friday 28 February 2025
Fri 28 Feb, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 pm Doors Open
7 - 9 pm Dance
Every Friday with Happiness Coach Angela Dragon.
On the big, beautiful dance floor at Gainesville Movement Studio.
Register online today.
http://bit.ly/3X5ykNM
$25 in advance; $30 at the door
Part early-evening dance party, part sacred somatic journey, Ecstatic Dance is an opportunity to feel liberated in your body while building a strong sense of community and belonging. This is Gainesville's FIRST weekly Ecstatic Dance since Covid and it is happening on the spongy-soft dance floor of the gorgeous Gainesville Movement Studio. We are doing a trial run of weekly dances for the next four weeks, so if you want weekly dances to continue, please come out and bring your friends.
New to the global Ecstatic Dance community? Read on, and know that you will be welcomed with open arms.
At Ecstatic Dance, we let go of talking, kick off our shoes, and move however our bodies choose. Imagine be ... Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609-3763. 352-757-2932. Public - [more][website][email][events]
Fri 28 Feb to Sat 1 Mar, 7-10 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday Noon-3 pm
Saturday 6-9pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]