2025
May 2025
Thursday 1 May 2025
Thu 1 May, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. SloMo Movement & Meditation offers a meditative slow movement flow, similar in pace to Tai Chi and Qigong, 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'll gather at the Thomas Center Gardens, by the main water fountain.
Bring a yoga mat and, if you have one, and a meditation cushion or folding chair.
All are welcome, no prior experience needed.
Donation-based.
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 holisti ... 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]
Friday 2 May 2025
Fri 2 May to Sun 4 May. Join FOOTMAD for the 18th annual Whitewater Whirl Contra Dance Weekend in West Virginia’s scenic New River Gorge area. Our bands are Supertrad, a regular on the dance weekend circuit, featuring Sam Bartlett (banjo), Eric Schedler (piano and accordion), and Owen Morrison (guitar and foot percussion) and The Johns featuring Ruby John (fiddle), John Warstler (guitar), and Budd Greenman (mandolin, tenor banjo, fiddle, percussion).
Our callers are the well-traveled Darlene Underwood from Cincinnati and Michael Karcher, now based in Allentown, PA. Calling terms--larks and robins.
Two evening contra dances, contra dance sessions during the day plus a late-night techno-contra, waltz, squares, English Country and Kerry Sets. We will be dancing in our wood and stone New Deal-era hall with suspended wooden floor and barn doors opened or closed to suit the weather.
Cabin accommodation or camping is included in the weekend price. The camp will ... 538 Fayette County Park Road, Fayetteville, 25840. David Mould. Public - [more][website][events]
Fri 2 May, 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 2 May, 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 2 May, 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 2 May to Sat 3 May, 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]
Fri 2 May, 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]
Fri 2 May, 7-10:30 pm. 7:00 pm Hot Rod class
7:30 pm Dancing
Start your weekend with some Spring in your step and never miss a chance to dance! Join us at our First Friday of the Month Dance. Introducing Bruce teaching at 7pm to include a Hot Rod 1/2 hour class. Something fun for the leads and and something for the follows. Hopefully we will start to include a class regularly at 7 pm at our social dance, so join our group to keep updated.
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 2 May, 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 3 May 2025
Sat 3 May to Sun 4 May. A weekend of tango structure, rhythm, and classic sequences from the Golden Era. 4 workshops + Milonga + Guided Practica with tango teacher Andrés Amarilla.
Saturday: Heartwood Soundstage
Sunday: How Bazar
SATURDAY, MAY 3 at Heartwood Soundstage
619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL
Schedule
• 11:00–4:00 — Private Lessons (5 total slots)
• 5:00–5:30 — Registration
• 5:30–7:00 — Workshop 1: Cross System Flow
Master compact, rhythmic sequences that move forward with musical clarity.
• 7:00–7:30 — Break
• 7:30–9:00 — Pre-Milonga Class: The Tango Base (Beginners Welcome!)
Build strong timing and structure from the version danced in the golden era.
• 9:00–12:00 — MILONGA with DJ Andrés!
SUNDAY, MAY 4 at How Bazar
60 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL
Schedule
• 12:30 — Registration
• 1:00–2:30 — Workshop 2: Tete Rusconi – The King of Vals
Explore circular phrasing and embrace-driven choreography grounded in real tango.
• 2:30–3:00 ... Gainesville. Miha Kim. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][website][events]
Sat 3 May, 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 3 May, 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 3 May, 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 4 May 2025
Sun 4 May. A weekend of tango structure, rhythm, and classic sequences from the Golden Era. 4 workshops + Milonga + Guided Practica with tango teacher Andrés Amarilla.
Saturday: Heartwood Soundstage
Sunday: How Bazar
SATURDAY, MAY 3 at Heartwood Soundstage
619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL
Schedule
• 11:00–4:00 — Private Lessons (5 total slots)
• 5:00–5:30 — Registration
• 5:30–7:00 — Workshop 1: Cross System Flow
Master compact, rhythmic sequences that move forward with musical clarity.
• 7:00–7:30 — Break
• 7:30–9:00 — Pre-Milonga Class: The Tango Base (Beginners Welcome!)
Build strong timing and structure from the version danced in the golden era.
• 9:00–12:00 — MILONGA with DJ Andrés!
SUNDAY, MAY 4 at How Bazar
60 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL
Schedule
• 12:30 — Registration
• 1:00–2:30 — Workshop 2: Tete Rusconi – The King of Vals
Explore circular phrasing and embrace-driven choreography grounded in real tango.
• 2:30–3:00 ... Gainesville. Miha Kim. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][website][events]
Sun 4 May, 2-5 pm. This event is a fundraiser so that Al’s gift grows and continues for years to come. The suggested donation for this special dance event is $20, though, as always, no one will be turned away.
* You can pre-pay your donation for the event and not have to bring cash or check.
* Note that there is a checkbox to make this a monthly donation.
* Become one of Al's Angels and support the GODS every month. You will never need to bring cash to any of our dances.
A celebration of life for the late Al Rogers, Dance Angel extraordinaire and friend to every dancer he ever met.
The Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society (G.O.D.S.) invites all contra and English country dancers who may have known the late great Al Rogers to join us in our annual celebration of the dances that Al loved to call and dance to.
If you knew Al Rogers (and even if you didn't know Al), be sure to circle the date on your calendar: Sunday 4 May from 2 to 5 pm at UCG. ... United Church of Gainesville, 1613 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603-1608. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][website][email][events]
Sun 4 May, 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 4 May, 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 5 May 2025
Mon 5 May, 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Tickets
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uf-mindfulness-10-year-anniversary-retreat-tickets-1214981956739
Join us for a day-long mindfulness retreat to celebrate 10 years of UF Mindfulness and nurture clarity, compassion, and grounded presence from within. The retreat will offer a variety of mindfulness practice sessions along with time to connect, celebrate, and enjoy the natural beauty of northwest Alachua County, Florida in a private retreat space that is about a 30-minute drive from the UF campus. Address for the retreat will be shared upon registration.
The UF Mindfulness Program is self-funded, and the leadership team and members of UF Mindfulness volunteer their time to offer the program to the UF community and Gainesville as a whole. We serve as a catalyst to build compassionate, safe, and empowering communities contributing to the greater good and invite you to join us in celebrating a decade of this work. Alachua. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Move, Breathe, Create with Sarit Sela - [website][email][events]
Mon 5 May, 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]
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Tue 6 May, 6-9 pm. No dancing on Tuesday, May 6. No dancing in June, both due to room conflicts.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Hustle!
8:00 pm Waltz
$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. 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 7 May 2025
Wed 7 May, 6-8 pm. Join us for a boot scootin' good time.
We are welcoming Instructor Lisa Spangler to the brewery for a free evening of line dancing. Lessons will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome to join. Wear your boots, bring your friends, and prepare for the most fun you can have on a Wednesday. Swamp Head Brewery, 3650 SW 42 Avenue, Gainesville, 32608. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][events]
Thursday 8 May 2025
Thu 8 May, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. SloMo Movement & Meditation offers a meditative slow movement flow, similar in pace to Tai Chi and Qigong, 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'll gather at the Thomas Center Gardens, by the main water fountain.
Bring a yoga mat and, if you have one, and a meditation cushion or folding chair.
All are welcome, no prior experience needed.
Donation-based.
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 holisti ... 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]
Friday 9 May 2025
Fri 9 May, 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]
Saturday 10 May 2025
Sat 10 May, 12-8 pm. 12 - 3 pm Afternoon dance
5 - 8 pm Evening dance
Mark your calendars. It has been 6 years since our last Mayfair. But there will be a Mayfair again in Gainesville. An afternoon dance from 12 - 3; and an evening dance (yes dress up, Regency or other) 5 - 8. Separate Men's and Ladies' classrooms will be available for changing as well as the large bathroom.
Callers and musicians will be local. Cost will be $10 per person per dance. Bring snacks to share—get out your recipes and prepare your favorites. More details will follow. Judy McKendrick has graciously volunteered to set up the snack tables. Please sign up to help her if you are able.
Do you have a non-dancing partner or friend? Would they be willing to man the table at the door to collect money and give out name tags? They can enjoy the music and beautiful dancing. I will be having a sign-up sheet for these roles that we need help with: Room set up; Room take down; room ... United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $10. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [more][email][events]
Sat 10 May, 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]
Sat 10 May, 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 10 May, 8-10 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
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 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]
Sunday 11 May 2025
Sun 11 May, 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]
Sun 11 May, 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 12 May 2025
Mon 12 May, 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 15 May 2025
Thu 15 May, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. SloMo Movement & Meditation offers a meditative slow movement flow, similar in pace to Tai Chi and Qigong, 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'll gather at the Thomas Center Gardens, by the main water fountain.
Bring a yoga mat and, if you have one, and a meditation cushion or folding chair.
All are welcome, no prior experience needed.
Donation-based.
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 holisti ... 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]
Thu 15 May, 6-9 pm. No dancing on Thursday, May 15. No dancing in June, both due to room conflicts.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Hustle! or other
8:00 pm Waltz or other
Dances are determined by those attending.
$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 15 May, 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]
Friday 16 May 2025
Fri 16 May, 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 16 May, 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 16 May, 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]
Fri 16 May, 7-9 pm. Join Brittany Coy for a Country Two-Step lesson.
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 16 May, 7-10:30 pm. 7:00 pm Hot Rod class with Bruce
7:30 pm Dancing
Practice your new or cool moves. Are you a beginner with just the basics? This is a great way to practice with the friendly people in our group. Requests are welcome. This is a West Coast Swing dance, but we sprinkle in some other dance styles.
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. 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 16 May, 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]
Saturday 17 May 2025
Sat 17 May, 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sat 17 May, 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 17 May, 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]
Sat 17 May, 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 17 May, 8 pm-1 am. 8 pm Pre-social Bachata workshop, all levels, by Holly and Koji
9 pm Social
$20 Regular admission
$15 Early birdies, available 8:50-9:30 pm at the door, social-only
Join us for another awesome night of dancing at Salsa Mundial with DJ Phat Tony. The theme is floral. Dress to impress in your cool and sexy floral attire, optional. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607-2800. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [website][email][events]
Sunday 18 May 2025
Sun 18 May, 3 pm. Come celebrate the 50th Golden Anniversary of the Gainesville Community Band. We will be performing a special program including a brand new piece composed by Chris Sharp, who will be our guest conductor. The concert is free and there will be dessert and refreshments served after the concert. Santa Fe College, 3000 Northwest 83 Street, Gainesville. Public - [website][events]
Sun 18 May, 3 pm. A service of celebration, full of music and love to honor Jeff's life.
Reception to follow.
Jeff Shapiro, beloved UCG member, passed away into eternal peace on Saturday, April 19.
We give thanks for Jeff’s vibrant life, his joyful spirit, his thoughtful and inquisitive questions, his amazing stories about insects and the impact he made through his research and vocation, and even still his rich and marvelous music he shared with us. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Friday 23 May 2025
Fri 23 May, 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]
Saturday 24 May 2025
Sat 24 May, 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 24 May, 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 24 May, 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 24 May, 8-10 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
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 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]
Sunday 25 May 2025
Sun 25 May, 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 30 May 2025
Fri 30 May, 7:15-8:30 pm. Join Brittany and Eileen for a fun night of Twosteppin'. If you have a solid understanding of the basics of Two Step, join us at Rena's.
Cost is $18 per person or $35 per couple, cash or check.
Email parris@parrisdance.com to register, pay at workshop. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Saturday 31 May 2025
Sat 31 May, 6-8 pm. Grab a drum and join us for a community drum and dance circle in the park. Oak Park, Gainesville. Public - [website][events]
Sat 31 May, 8:15 pm-1 am. 8:15 pm - 9 pm Workshop
9 pm - 1 am Social Dancing
11:30 pm Raffle drawing
$20 at the door - 1 raffle ticket per door entry, additional available for purchase.
Come support the Salsa Mundial Salsa Team Fundraiser with this BONUS social and dance the night away with us.
ALL proceeds go DIRECTLY to supporting team members representing our studio at Orlando Salsa Congress and other congresses this year.
Tropical Luau theme, DJ Rosh spinning Salsa and Bachata with a little Zouk and Kiz, raffle prizes, and amazing community. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607-2800. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [website][email][events]