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Contra Dance Weekend with Will Mentor

Mini Milonga La Reunion de Amigos with Natalya

Tasana, GRAS, Potluck, and Brazilian BBQ at Depot Village

Easton's Cocktail Dance Intermediate Ballroom

Williamsburg and Norge Contra Dance

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Casual Milonga Mapriposa

Easton's Country Nights

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Beginner West Coast Swing with Ray and Eileen 2 of 3

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Lindy Hop Under the Sea Dance with Live Music with Alex Kaufman Big Band

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Beginner Ballroom Dance and Lesson

Ecstatic Dance with Angela and Matthew

Contra Dance with Howe and Company and Beth Molaro

Country Night Swing First Friday Dance at Ortega River Club

Cville Waltz Time

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

Salsa Mundial Social

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Belly Dance with Karen Muratti

Finding Center a Creative Lab of Movement and Art Making with Sarit

Country and Swing Second Saturday Dance at Ortega River Club

Mardi Gras Party and Bo Diddley's Daughter's Birthday

Traditional Milonga La Reunion de Amigos

Contra Dance

Ballroom Dance Mardi Gras Party with Ray and Eileen

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Ballroom Dance at Ortega River Club

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Beginner West Coast Swing with Ray and Eileen 3 of 3

Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy - No Dancing April 14

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SloMo Movement Slow Flow and Meditation with Sarit

Ecstatic Dance with Angela and Matthew

Footmad Monthly Community Dance

West Coast Swing Workshop with Brittany and Eileen

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Contra Dance with Joe De Paolo and Katie's Contradiction

Easton's Social Ballroom Dance

Swing Theory at One Love Cafe

Monthly Ballroom Dance on the 3rd Saturday

Cloud 9 Band Dance St. Patricks Style at Ortega River Club

Swing Dance with the Gainesville Big Band

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Ballroom Dance with USA Dance Ocala in Belleview

Beginner Swing Dancing Workshop

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PigTown Fling Contra Dance Weekend

Ecstatic Dance with Angela and Matthew

Contra Dance with the GODS at UCG with Joe Paolo and The Dune Hoppers

Contra Dance with The Little Mercies and Drew Thomas

Latin Dancing Night at Ortega River Club

Social Dancing in High Springs

Rivanna 3rd Friday Contra Dance

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

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Champagne Open House at Arthur Murray in Gainesville

Easton's Beginner Plus Ballroom Dance and Lesson

Chili Cook Off Dance at Ortega River Club

Traditional Milonga La Reunion de Amigos

Contra Dance

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Ballroom Dance at Ortega River Club

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SloMo Movement Slow Flow and Meditation with Sarit

Intro to Belly Dance with Karen Muratti

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Dancing With The Stars Gala with Ray and Eileen

Easton's La Danse Elegante Spring Charity Dance

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Contra Dance Weekend with Will Mentor Sat 3/01 Melrose GODS
Mini Milonga La Reunion de Amigos with Natalya Sat 3/01 Orlando Public
Tasana, GRAS, Potluck, and Brazilian BBQ at Depot Village Sat 3/01 Gainesville Public
Easton's Cocktail Dance Intermediate Ballroom Sat 3/01 The Villages Eastons
Williamsburg and Norge Contra Dance Sat 3/01 Wilmington TADAMS
Casual Milonga Mapriposa Sun 3/02 Palm Coast Public
Easton's Country Nights Sun 3/02 The Villages Eastons
Beginner West Coast Swing with Ray and Eileen 2 of 3 Mon 3/03 Gainesville ParrisDanc
Lindy Hop Under the Sea Dance with Live Music with Alex Kaufman Big Band Thu 3/06 Gainesville GSD
Beginner Ballroom Dance and Lesson Fri 3/07 Lady Lake Eastons
Ecstatic Dance with Angela and Matthew Fri 3/07 Gainesville Public
Contra Dance with Howe and Company and Beth Molaro Fri 3/07 Winter Park Orlando Cont
Country Night Swing First Friday Dance at Ortega River Club Fri 3/07 Jacksonville Ortega River
Cville Waltz Time Fri 3/07 Charlottesville TADAMS
West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala Fri 3/07 Ocala Ocala Dance
Salsa Mundial Social Fri 3/07 Gainesville Mundial
Belly Dance with Karen Muratti Sat 3/08 Gainesville GCC
Finding Center a Creative Lab of Movement and Art Making with Sarit Sat 3/08 Gainesville Move, Breath
Country and Swing Second Saturday Dance at Ortega River Club Sat 3/08 Jacksonville Ortega River
Mardi Gras Party and Bo Diddley's Daughter's Birthday Sat 3/08 Gainesville Public
Traditional Milonga La Reunion de Amigos Sat 3/08 Rockledge Public
Contra Dance Sat 3/08 Henrico TADAMS
Ballroom Dance Mardi Gras Party with Ray and Eileen Sat 3/08 Gainesville ParrisDanc
Ballroom Dance at Ortega River Club Sun 3/09 Jacksonville Ortega River
Beginner West Coast Swing with Ray and Eileen 3 of 3 Mon 3/10 Gainesville ParrisDanc
Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy - No Dancing April 14 Mon 3/10 Gainesville IDanceAW
SloMo Movement Slow Flow and Meditation with Sarit Fri 3/14 Gainesville Move, Breath
Ecstatic Dance with Angela and Matthew Fri 3/14 Gainesville Public
Footmad Monthly Community Dance Fri 3/14 Charleston Public
West Coast Swing Workshop with Brittany and Eileen Fri 3/14 Gainesville ParrisDanc
Contra Dance with Joe De Paolo and Katie's Contradiction Sat 3/15 Melrose GODS
Easton's Social Ballroom Dance Sat 3/15 The Villages Eastons
Swing Theory at One Love Cafe Sat 3/15 Gainesville Public
Monthly Ballroom Dance on the 3rd Saturday Sat 3/15 Orlando
Cloud 9 Band Dance St. Patricks Style at Ortega River Club Sat 3/15 Jacksonville Ortega River
Swing Dance with the Gainesville Big Band Sat 3/15 Gainesville GSD
Ballroom Dance with USA Dance Ocala in Belleview Thu 3/20 Belleview USA Dance Oc
Beginner Swing Dancing Workshop Thu 3/20 Gainesville GSD
PigTown Fling Contra Dance Weekend Fri 3/21 Cincinnati Public
Ecstatic Dance with Angela and Matthew Fri 3/21 Gainesville Public
Contra Dance with the GODS at UCG with Joe Paolo and The Dune Hoppers Fri 3/21 Gainesville GODS
Contra Dance with The Little Mercies and Drew Thomas Fri 3/21 Winter Park Orlando Cont
Latin Dancing Night at Ortega River Club Fri 3/21 Jacksonville Ortega River
Social Dancing in High Springs Fri 3/21 High Springs Public
Rivanna 3rd Friday Contra Dance Fri 3/21 Crozet TADAMS
West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala Fri 3/21 Ocala Ocala Dance
Champagne Open House at Arthur Murray in Gainesville Sat 3/22 Gainesville AM
Easton's Beginner Plus Ballroom Dance and Lesson Sat 3/22 Wildwood Eastons
Chili Cook Off Dance at Ortega River Club Sat 3/22 Jacksonville Ortega River
Traditional Milonga La Reunion de Amigos Sat 3/22 Rockledge Public
Contra Dance Sat 3/22 Henrico TADAMS
Ballroom Dance at Ortega River Club Sun 3/23 Jacksonville Ortega River
SloMo Movement Slow Flow and Meditation with Sarit Fri 3/28 Gainesville Move, Breath
Intro to Belly Dance with Karen Muratti Fri 3/28 Gainesville GCC
Dancing With The Stars Gala with Ray and Eileen Sat 3/29 Alachua ParrisDanc
Easton's La Danse Elegante Spring Charity Dance Sat 3/29 The Villages Eastons

2025


March 2025


Saturday 1 March 2025

Contra Dance Weekend with Will Mentor

Sat 1 Mar, 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]

Mini Milonga La Reunion de Amigos with Natalya

Sat 1 Mar, 1-2:30 pm. Join Orlando Tango Club as we dance in the park at this beautiful spring Milonga. $20 individual, $30 couple. Lake Eola Park, 195 North Rosalind Avenue, Orlando. Natalya, 814-746-88-22. Public - [email][events]

Tasana, GRAS, Potluck, and Brazilian BBQ at Depot Village

Sat 1 Mar, 4:15-11:45 pm. 4:20 Potluck and BBQ 4:30 African Drum and Singing Workshop 7:30 Live Music Tasana and GRAS [link="https://www.prekindle.com/event/76317-tasana-gras-potluck-and-brazilian-bbq-at-depot-village-gaines" text="Tickets"] Hey friends, We are throwing a backyard bash, and you’re invited. Bring a dish to share, something for the grill, and your good vibes. We’ll have tunes going all afternoon, with Tasana and GRAS taking the stage in the evening. Please label your dish contains meat, vegetarian, vegan, GF, or vegan, so we can accommodate all lifestyle choices. Additionally, we will be having an African Drum and Singing Workshop hosted by Mariana during the event beginning at 4:30 pm. Come hungry, come happy, and let us make it a night to remember. See you there. Depot Village, 404 SE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Public - [website][events]

Easton's Cocktail Dance Intermediate Ballroom

Sat 1 Mar, 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]

Williamsburg and Norge Contra Dance

Sat 1 Mar, 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. $10. Norge Community Hall, 7402 Richmond Road, Wilmington. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [website][email][events]


Sunday 2 March 2025

Casual Milonga Mapriposa

Sun 2 Mar, 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]

Easton's Country Nights

Sun 2 Mar, 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 March 2025

Beginner West Coast Swing with Ray and Eileen 2 of 3

Mon 3 Mar, 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]


Thursday 6 March 2025

Lindy Hop Under the Sea Dance with Live Music with Alex Kaufman Big Band

Thu 6 Mar, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Beginner and Intermediate Lessons 8:30 pm No partner or experience needed Admission Free. Donations encouraged via cash or Venmo. Make a Splash at GSD’s Under the Sea Swing Dance. Dive into a night of swinging rhythms, oceanic vibes, and unforgettable dancing with live music from the incredible Alex Kaufman Big Band. Dress up in your best nautical, mermaid, or beachy attire and dance the night away to the electrifying sounds of big band jazz. Don’t miss this fin-tastic night of music and fun. Parking: Free street parking is available in front of or beside the building, as well as in the nearby Friends of the Library lot. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [website][email][events]


Friday 7 March 2025

Beginner Ballroom Dance and Lesson

Fri 7 Mar, 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]

Ecstatic Dance with Angela and Matthew

Fri 7 Mar, 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]

Contra Dance with Howe and Company and Beth Molaro

Fri 7 Mar, 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]

Country Night Swing First Friday Dance at Ortega River Club

Fri 7 Mar, 7 pm. 5:00 - Bar Opens 7:00 – Beginner and Intermediate Lesson 8:00 - Mixed Country and Swing Dancing The Cost: ORC Member - $5 Guests - $10 Come Out and Join Jacksonville Country and Swing Dancing for Ortega River Club’s Country Night. Ortega River Club, 4165 Lakeside Drive, Jacksonville, 32210-3303. Pam Marin, 904-472-3432. Ortega River Club - [website][email][events]

Cville Waltz Time

Fri 7 Mar, 7-9 pm. 7:00 pm Schottische 7:15 pm Waltz Open Waltz, first Fridays February-June. $10 Sponsored by CDSS. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 851 Owensville Road, Charlottesville. Traditional American Dance and Music Society - [website][email][events]

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

Fri 7 Mar, 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]

Salsa Mundial Social

Fri 7 Mar, 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 March 2025

Belly Dance with Karen Muratti

Sat 8 Mar, 10-11 am. [link="https://www.blackadderbrewing.com/event-details/learn-to-belly-dance-with-karen" text="Tickets"] Ever want to learn how to belly dance? Now's your chance. Start your weekend with movement, music, and good vibes as we dive into the beautiful art of belly dance with instructor, Karen. This class is perfect for all levels—whether you are brand new or just want to have fun while learning graceful moves, shimmies, and isolations. No experience needed. Class cost is $25 plus tax - includes a beverage of your choice. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can get you checked in. The Abbey at Blackadder, 618 NW 60th Street, Suite K, Gainesville. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]

Finding Center a Creative Lab of Movement and Art Making with Sarit

Sat 8 Mar, 1-4 pm. Member Benefit: $15 Non-Members: $30 Register at www.gainesvillefinearts.org/workshops Finding Center is a three-hour creative workshop blending gentle movement, guided reflection, journaling, and art-making. Through simple movement practices and accessible visual exercises, including collage, drawing, and mixed media, participants explore physical and sensory awareness as a foundation for creative focus and expression. Open to all experience levels, the workshop emphasizes exploration, presence, and creative inquiry over technique mastery, inviting connection with self and others through the creative process. Sarit Sela is a movement and creativity facilitator, architect, and interdisciplinary artist based in Gainesville, Florida. Sarit’s offerings integrate mindful movement, reflection, and visual art, inviting participants to explore sensation and creativity through accessible, all-level experiences in a playful, non-judgmental environment. 1314 S Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [website][events]

Country and Swing Second Saturday Dance at Ortega River Club

Sat 8 Mar, 6:30-11:30 pm. 6:00 - Door and Bar Opens 6:30 – Beginner Lesson 7:00 – Beginner to Intermediate Lesson 8:00 - Open Dancing The Cost: ORC Member - $5 Guests - $10 Come out and join us for our Second Saturday Country and Swing Dance at Ortega River Club. Both First Friday and Second Saturday Dances are now at ORC. Great mix of country, contemporary, pop, blues and swing music. Ortega River Club, 4165 Lakeside Drive, Jacksonville, 32210-3303. Pam Marin, 904-472-3432. Ortega River Club - [website][email][events]

Mardi Gras Party and Bo Diddley's Daughter's Birthday

Sat 8 Mar, 7-11:59 pm. Mardi Gras Celebration with a Legendary Twist Join us for an unforgettable Mardi Gras Party featuring Bo Diddley’s daughter, Evelyn, in the heart of Gainesville. [link="https://www.prekindle.com/event/12262-mardi-gras-party-and-birthday-celebration-for-bo-diddlys-daughter-evelyn-gainesville" text="Tickets"] Door Price: $10 Pre-sale: $7 Live Music and Entertainment Big Rick, Creative Vibes, and The Punisher will keep the party going. Delicious Food & Drinks available. Come dressed in your Mardi Gras best and let the good times roll. Do not miss out on this night of music, fun, and celebration—see you there. Depot Village, 404 SE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Public - [website][events]

Traditional Milonga La Reunion de Amigos

Sat 8 Mar, 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]

Contra Dance

Sat 8 Mar, 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]

Ballroom Dance Mardi Gras Party with Ray and Eileen

Sat 8 Mar, 8-10 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Join us in celebrating Mardi Gras. 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 March 2025

Ballroom Dance at Ortega River Club

Sun 9 Mar, 2 pm. 2 pm Group lesson 2:40 - 5 pm Social dancing The Cost: ORC Member - $10 Guests - $15 An Afternoon of Ballroom Dance. 2nd and 4th Sunday of Each Month. Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Tango, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Hustle and More. Dance Hosts will be available for an additional fee. Call 904-882-1053 for information or to reserve a dance host slot. Ortega River Club, 4165 Lakeside Drive, Jacksonville, 32210-3303. Pam Marin, 904-472-3432. Ortega River Club - [website][email][events]


Monday 10 March 2025

Beginner West Coast Swing with Ray and Eileen 3 of 3

Mon 10 Mar, 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]

Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy - No Dancing April 14

Mon 10 Mar, 7-9 pm. No dancing April 14 due to Passover. 7:00 - 8:00 pm Israeli Circle Dancing 8:00 - 9:00 pm Israeli Partner Dancing $10 per family. Beginners welcome. Come out to enjoy great music and exuberant dancing. If financial considerations are keeping 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]


Friday 14 March 2025

SloMo Movement Slow Flow and Meditation with Sarit

Fri 14 Mar, 12-1 pm. Donation-based SloMo Movement and Meditation offers a meditative slow movement flow—similar in pace to Tai Chi—infused with the creativity, personalization, and movement language of Nia. Simple yet powerful, this practice helps calm the body and mind while developing patience, mobility, strength, and balance. Pause, connect, and let your breath and the natural surroundings guide you into stillness. This gentle flow, inspired by Tai Chi, yoga, Nia, and meditation, concludes with a seated meditation to ease you into the weekend with a sense of calm and clarity. We will gather at the Thomas Center Gardens, by the main water fountain. Please bring a yoga mat and, if you have one, a meditation cushion or folding chair for added comfort. All are welcome—no prior experience needed. Meet Your Instructor: Sarit Sela, creator of SloMo Movement and founder of Nia Gainesville, has been practicing and teaching Nia since 2005. Nia is a ... Thomas Center Gardens, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [more][website][email][events]

Ecstatic Dance with Angela and Matthew

Fri 14 Mar, 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]

Footmad Monthly Community Dance

Fri 14 Mar, 7 pm. Second Fridays casual, fun for all ages. No partner, no experience required. We teach Appalachian dances--circles, squares and lines. 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]

West Coast Swing Workshop with Brittany and Eileen

Fri 14 Mar, 7:15-8:30 pm. If you know the basics of pushes, passes, and whips, join Brittany and Eileen for a fun WCS workshop. RSVP to reserve your spot, pay at class. Cost is $17/pp, cash or check. Limited to 30 dancers. There will be some time after class to do some social WCS dancing. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]


Saturday 15 March 2025

Contra Dance with Joe De Paolo and Katie's Contradiction

Sat 15 Mar, 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]

Easton's Social Ballroom Dance

Sat 15 Mar, 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]

Swing Theory at One Love Cafe

Sat 15 Mar, 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. 352-593-0238. Public - [website][email][events]

Monthly Ballroom Dance on the 3rd Saturday

Sat 15 Mar, 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]

Cloud 9 Band Dance St. Patricks Style at Ortega River Club

Sat 15 Mar, 7-10:30 pm. 7 – 10:30 pm Band Plays ORC Member - $10 Guests - $1f 6:00 pm - Doors and Bar open Ready for some Rock N Roll? The music is high-energy recreations of vintage rock n roll hits. Playing a mix of rock, rhythm and blues and soul from the 1960s, 70s, 80s, and beyond. Be sure to wear your green, so you do not get pinched. Please bring a plated appetizer for all to share. St. Patricks themed is appreciated. Dress is Smart Casual. Ortega River Club, 4165 Lakeside Drive, Jacksonville, 32210-3303. Pam Marin, 904-472-3432. Ortega River Club - [website][email][events]

Swing Dance with the Gainesville Big Band

Sat 15 Mar, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Beginner and Intermediate Lessons 8:30 pm No partner or experience needed The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents their first fundraiser. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. $10. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [website][email][events]


Thursday 20 March 2025

Ballroom Dance with USA Dance Ocala in Belleview

Thu 20 Mar, 7-9:30 pm. 7:00 Lesson 7:30 Dancing 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]

Beginner Swing Dancing Workshop

Thu 20 Mar, 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 March 2025

PigTown Fling Contra Dance Weekend

Fri 21 Mar to Sun 23 Mar. Registration is Open. Early Bird ends January 22. Full Price $135 Early Bird $115 Student $85 Saturday Lunch $15 T-shirt $25 2 Top Liner Bands 2 Top Liner Callers Sound by Ed Home ??The Engine Room, with Noah VanNorstrand, Kelsey Wells, and Alex Sturbaum, will lay down a driving, nonstop groove that is sure to get you moving.? Mean Lids, with Matt Turino, Miriam Larson, and Ben Smith, is an amazing band with a cult following that has the versatility to guarantee a great time.? Gay Fifer calls the best complicated yet satisfying contra dances. She is a true leader and one of the best callers in the contra dance community.? Seth Tepfer is an experienced caller with a colorful personality and he brings joy to the dance with his wit and charm.?. Mercer School, 2600 Bartel Road, Cincinnati, 45244-4009. Valerie Cat Allendorf, 513-608-9362. Public - [website][email][events]

Ecstatic Dance with Angela and Matthew

Fri 21 Mar, 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]

Contra Dance with the GODS at UCG with Joe Paolo and The Dune Hoppers

Fri 21 Mar, 7-9:45 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup 7:00 pm – Introductory Workshop and Contra Dance 9:45 pm — Cleanup $10 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]

Contra Dance with The Little Mercies and Drew Thomas

Fri 21 Mar, 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]

Latin Dancing Night at Ortega River Club

Fri 21 Mar, 7-11 pm. 7 to 8 pm Complimentary Beginner Salsa Lesson by Ally Knight from Dance Salsa Jax 8 – 11 pm Open dancing to Latin music ORC Member - $6 Guests - $12 Music with emphasis on Salsa, Bachata and Cha-Cha. DJ will be provided by Dance Salsa Jax. 5 to 7 pm Happy Hour. Come out for a fun filled evening. Ortega River Club, 4165 Lakeside Drive, Jacksonville, 32210-3303. Pam Marin, 904-472-3432. Ortega River Club - [website][email][events]

Social Dancing in High Springs

Fri 21 Mar, 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]

Rivanna 3rd Friday Contra Dance

Fri 21 Mar, 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]

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

Fri 21 Mar, 7:30-10:30 pm. It is that time again. Third 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]


Saturday 22 March 2025

Champagne Open House at Arthur Murray in Gainesville

Sat 22 Mar, 6-8 pm. Open to the public. 3842 W Newberry Rd, Suite 1-G, Gainesville. 352-231-8485. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [website][email][events]

Easton's Beginner Plus Ballroom Dance and Lesson

Sat 22 Mar, 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]

Chili Cook Off Dance at Ortega River Club

Sat 22 Mar, 6:30 pm. Visit the website for details and to Rsvp. ORC Member - $10 Guests - $15. Ortega River Club, 4165 Lakeside Drive, Jacksonville, 32210-3303. Pam Marin, 904-472-3432. Ortega River Club - [website][email][events]

Traditional Milonga La Reunion de Amigos

Sat 22 Mar, 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]

Contra Dance

Sat 22 Mar, 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]


Sunday 23 March 2025

Ballroom Dance at Ortega River Club

Sun 23 Mar, 2 pm. 2 pm Group lesson 2:40 - 5 pm Social dancing The Cost: ORC Member - $10 Guests - $15 An Afternoon of Ballroom Dance. 2nd and 4th Sunday of Each Month. Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Tango, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Cha Cha, Hustle and More. Dance Hosts will be available for an additional fee. Call 904-882-1053 for information or to reserve a dance host slot. Ortega River Club, 4165 Lakeside Drive, Jacksonville, 32210-3303. Pam Marin, 904-472-3432. Ortega River Club - [website][email][events]


Friday 28 March 2025

SloMo Movement Slow Flow and Meditation with Sarit

Fri 28 Mar, 12-1 pm. Donation-based SloMo Movement and Meditation offers a meditative slow movement flow—similar in pace to Tai Chi—infused with the creativity, personalization, and movement language of Nia. Simple yet powerful, this practice helps calm the body and mind while developing patience, mobility, strength, and balance. Pause, connect, and let your breath and the natural surroundings guide you into stillness. This gentle flow, inspired by Tai Chi, yoga, Nia, and meditation, concludes with a seated meditation to ease you into the weekend with a sense of calm and clarity. We will gather at the Thomas Center Gardens, by the main water fountain. Please bring a yoga mat and, if you have one, a meditation cushion or folding chair for added comfort. All are welcome—no prior experience needed. Meet Your Instructor: Sarit Sela, creator of SloMo Movement and founder of Nia Gainesville, has been practicing and teaching Nia since 2005. Nia is a ... Thomas Center Gardens, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [more][website][email][events]

Intro to Belly Dance with Karen Muratti

Fri 28 Mar, 7 pm. Upcoming dates: 3/28, 4/11, and 4/25. Dance, flow & find bliss through movement. $22 walk-in at [link="bookheartmind.as.me/bellydance"] Money-saving packages at [link="app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?owner=26201350"] Use code INSTA10 to get 10% off your first class at Heart Mind Healing. Heart Mind Healing, Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Suite25A, Gainesville. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]


Saturday 29 March 2025

Dancing With The Stars Gala with Ray and Eileen

Sat 29 Mar, 5:30-11 pm. Dance Alive National Ballet annual fundraiser at Legacy Park Center in Alachua. Parris Dance is a sponsor of the event. Parris Dance has 2 tables for an evening of food, open bar, silent auction, DWTS show, and general dancing for everyone. Email Eileen for a special discount on tix. The Champagne Gala Supported by Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille, Garden and Grace Florals, DJ Elio Piedra, Parris Dance and Philip Marcel Photography. Legacy Park Multipurpose Center, 15400 Peggy Road, Alachua, 32615. Eileen Paris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]

Easton's La Danse Elegante Spring Charity Dance

Sat 29 Mar, 6-8:30 pm. $15 per person at the door. Tickets are available in advance. Purchase advance tickets to a formal dance and reserve your own table. All levels ballroom. Dress code is formal. Couples. Seabreeze Recreation Center, 2384 Buena Vista Blvd, The Villages, 34785. Gary and Loretta Easton, 352-396-5383. Eastons Dance Clubs - [website][email][events]

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