Ongoing
Sundays
Ongoing Sundays, 10-11 am. Cost: Donation-based (suggested $15 per class)
Who is welcome: Everyone. Beginners and all fitness levels.
Feel free to contact Sarit to RSVP or with any questions. See you there.
Whether you are new to Nia or a seasoned enthusiast, this is the perfect chance to move and connect with yourself in the peaceful surroundings of the Thomas Center Gardens. Start your Sunday mornings with joyful movement and community.
Nia blends elements of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness, offering a low-impact, adaptable practice suitable for all fitness levels. Classes are designed to be playful yet empowering, enhancing your pleasure, strength, mobility, and overall well-being in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Meet Your Instructor: Sarit Sela
Sarit is an architect, artist, and movement instructor. As a First Degree Black Belt Nia instructor, she has been teaching movement, mindfulness, and creativity in Gainesville since 2 ... Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][events]
Ongoing Sundays, 4-7 pm. Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Sundays, 6-7:30 pm. Engaging, challenging, empowering. $20 drop in. $72 for 4 classes. Salsa Mundial Studio, 3501 SW 2 Avenue, Suite G, Gainesville. najmahdance@gmail.com. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [events]
Ongoing Sundays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Weekly class. Confirm the date and time before going because they may change.
Check the room number.
Feel like a new, fun and challenging hobby? Give Argentine Tango a try. Confirm dates as there is no dancing during breaks.
We will do individual exercises and partner activities to understand this improvisational dance! We will explore various concepts of connection (to oneself, to the music, to the dance partner, to the dance floor, to other social dancers).
Parking is available on campus.
What to wear? If you own a pair of salsa shoes, jazz/ballet flats, or Toms, those work great. If not, bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. Partner Dance? You are welcome to join with or without a partner. Those who come alone will be paired up.
Everyone is expected to be respectful of others. UF Student Conduct Code applies (please review the UF Orange Book). UF J Wayne Reitz Union, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. uftango@gmail.com. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][events]
Mondays
Ongoing Mondays, 6-8 pm. 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.
No partner needed.
CLAP Learning Art Program, 46 E Noble Avenue, Williston. 352-256-4395, clapandtutoring@gmail.com. $25 per person. Public - [claptutoring][facebook][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 6:15 pm. Casino Rueda style salsa is a Cuban based dance style, often danced in a circle. With high group participation and partner switching in the middle of the dance, we highly encourage our students to start with Casino. We also offer a student performance team in this style of salsa!
Casino classes are at 6:15 every Monday, and at 7:30 every Wednesday after Variety Hour. We also have advanced Casino classes on Thursdays after our rotating Latin Series.
On 1 style salsa, also known as LA salsa, is a popular style of salsa dancing that originated in Los Angeles, California. It is characterized by its linear style, meaning dancers move along a line, back and forth, as opposed to the circular motion seen in other salsa styles like Casino. Our advanced performance team dances this style.
On 1 classes are at 7:30 every Monday after Casino Salsa. We also have advanced On 1 classes rotating in our Latin Series.
Our Latin Series is a ro ... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. AscenDance Salsa Company, ascendancesalsacompany@gmail.com. Public - [more][ascendancesalsa][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Masks are optional; but smiles are not. Let your eyes smile if you are wearing a mask. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659, flamerritt@hotmail.com. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [events]
Ongoing Mondays, 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, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 8:15-9:15 pm. Monday
8:15-9:15 bachata beginners only
Tuesday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Wednesday
8:15-9:15 salsa beginners only
Thursday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Make your reservations and pay at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com.
Walk ins are also welcome. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244, bailacaliente1@gmail.com. Baila Caliente - [facebook][events]
Tuesdays
Ongoing Tuesdays, 5-7:30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Oaks Mall, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
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, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Swing Dance Gainesville - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-9:15 pm. 6:30 pm - Casino Salsa
7:30 pm - Social dancing. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. Gator Salsa Club, info@gatorsalsa.club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. 6:30 pm Tuesdays in Gainesville
7:00 pm Thursdays in High Springs
The lessons are repeated on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meizon Church, 3411 NW 83 Street, Gainesville. Robin Fraser, 352-317-1636, robin.frazer@yahoo.com. $5. Grand Squares - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7:15-9:15 pm. Monday
8:15-9:15 bachata beginners only
Tuesday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Wednesday
8:15-9:15 salsa beginners only
Thursday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Make your reservations and pay at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com.
Walk ins are also welcome. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244, bailacaliente1@gmail.com. Baila Caliente - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Wednesdays
Ongoing Wednesdays, 12-1 pm. Join Sarit for weekly outdoor Nia classes at the Thomas Center Gardens.
Nia is a low-impact movement technique, inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. Nia is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia creates a playful and powerful experience, boosting pleasure, strength, mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Small group classes are facilitated in a relaxed, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Sarit Ben-David Sela is a Black Belt Nia Instructor, who has been sharing her passion to Nia with the Gainesville community since 2011. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Sarit. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 6:15 pm. Casino Rueda style salsa is a Cuban based dance style, often danced in a circle. With high group participation and partner switching in the middle of the dance, we highly encourage our students to start with Casino. We also offer a student performance team in this style of salsa!
Casino classes are at 6:15 every Monday, and at 7:30 every Wednesday after Variety Hour. We also have advanced Casino classes on Thursdays after our rotating Latin Series.
On 1 style salsa, also known as LA salsa, is a popular style of salsa dancing that originated in Los Angeles, California. It is characterized by its linear style, meaning dancers move along a line, back and forth, as opposed to the circular motion seen in other salsa styles like Casino. Our advanced performance team dances this style.
On 1 classes are at 7:30 every Monday after Casino Salsa. We also have advanced On 1 classes rotating in our Latin Series.
Our Latin Series is a ro ... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. AscenDance Salsa Company, ascendancesalsacompany@gmail.com. Public - [more][ascendancesalsa][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428, Jbramb@gmail.com. Free. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [gifd][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. $10 - Beginner Class 7 - 8 pm
$10 - Beyond the Basics Class 8 - 9 pm
Every Wednesday Two Classes.
No partner needed.
At 7 pm learn a New Dance or drill your Basics to continue building that muscle memory.
Then at 8 pm learn fundamentals to bridge the basic concepts in our Beyond the Basics lesson.
Casual Attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels (but not flip flops) are best for this dance.
Join our every Wednesday West Coast Swing group classes.
Cost for each lesson is $10
Instructor : Carol Smith
Private Lessons Available contact Carol Smith to schedule yours.
See you on the Dance Floor. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9 pm. Ongoing Argentine Tango class and practice in a private home. Gainesville. Andrea Pham, pham.andrea@gmail.com. Tango Papirusa - [events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 8:15-9:15 pm. Monday
8:15-9:15 bachata beginners only
Tuesday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Wednesday
8:15-9:15 salsa beginners only
Thursday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Make your reservations and pay at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com.
Walk ins are also welcome. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244, bailacaliente1@gmail.com. Baila Caliente - [facebook][events]
Thursdays
Ongoing Thursdays, 1-5 pm. 1 pm Intermediate to Advanced $6
3 pm Improver $3
4 pm Beginner $3
Line dancing with instructor Weber Wen. Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala, 34476. Weber Wen, yfwen@yahoo.com. Public - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 5-7:30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Oaks Mall, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Lindy Swing or other
8:00 pm Waltz or other
Dances 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, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Swing Dance Gainesville - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Join us for line dancing. Meet people and have fun all while dancing. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742, parris@parrisdance.com. $12. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:15 pm. Casino Rueda style salsa is a Cuban based dance style, often danced in a circle. With high group participation and partner switching in the middle of the dance, we highly encourage our students to start with Casino. We also offer a student performance team in this style of salsa!
Casino classes are at 6:15 every Monday, and at 7:30 every Wednesday after Variety Hour. We also have advanced Casino classes on Thursdays after our rotating Latin Series.
On 1 style salsa, also known as LA salsa, is a popular style of salsa dancing that originated in Los Angeles, California. It is characterized by its linear style, meaning dancers move along a line, back and forth, as opposed to the circular motion seen in other salsa styles like Casino. Our advanced performance team dances this style.
On 1 classes are at 7:30 every Monday after Casino Salsa. We also have advanced On 1 classes rotating in our Latin Series.
Our Latin Series is a ro ... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. Gator Salsa Club, info@gatorsalsa.club. Public - [more][ascendancesalsa][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Watters Dance Studio, 16 NW 70 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Karen Muratti, bellydanceblissfl@gmail.com. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-10:30 pm. 6:30 pm - On-1 Salsa
7:45 pm - Bachata
8:45 pm Social Dancing. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club, info@gatorsalsa.club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7-9 pm. 6:30 pm Tuesdays in Gainesville
7:00 pm Thursdays in High Springs
The lessons are repeated on Tuesdays and Thursdays. High Springs Civic Center, 19107 NW 24 Street, Gainesville. Deborah Cassidy, 352-262-0760, Becky Thompson, 386-216-6976. $5. Grand Squares - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:15-9:15 pm. Monday
8:15-9:15 bachata beginners only
Tuesday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Wednesday
8:15-9:15 salsa beginners only
Thursday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Make your reservations and pay at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com.
Walk ins are also welcome. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244, bailacaliente1@gmail.com. Baila Caliente - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 pm. 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.
Connect with Us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gainesvillelindyscoop/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gainesville.swingdancing/
GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/94661829/xshrLqwd
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/gainesville_swingdancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525, SwingDancing.Gainesville@gmail.com. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [events]
Fridays
Ongoing Fridays, 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, info@gainesvillemovement.com. Public - [more][facebook][events]
Other
Ongoing Other. Not only do you get to learn new dance moves at our social dances, but you can meet new people from the Ocala area and make new friends with an obvious shared interest. As you learn, you will be able to take these dances to family gatherings, clubs, and anywhere else you hear music. The instructors at Arthur Murray Dance Centers Ocala include: Bachata, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Merengue, and Zouk. 3842 W Newberry Rd, Suite 1-G, Gainesville. 352-231-8485 dance@arthurmurrayocala.com. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [dance][facebook][events]
Ongoing Other. Not only do you get to learn new dance moves at our social dances, but you can meet new people from the Ocala area and make new friends with an obvious shared interest. As you learn, you will be able to take these dances to family gatherings, clubs, and anywhere else you hear music. The instructors at Arthur Murray Dance Centers Ocala include: Bachata, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Merengue, and Zouk. 304 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, 34471. 352-231-8485. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [arthurmurrayocala][events]
Ongoing Other. Join Jacqueline Valdez, celebrity dancer, model, author, fitness expert, for
Pilates, Adult Ballet, Yoga flow, Pole dancing, and more. Jajqueline Valdez Studio, 4003 NW 18 Place, Gainesville, 32605. Jacqueline Valdez, 352-256-2054, jacquelinevaldezstudio@gmail.com. Jacqueline Valdez - [jacquelinevaldez][events]
Ongoing Other, 8:15 pm. Pole dance classes weekly.
At Happy Kiss Pole, we believe in the transformative power of movement. What began as a dream in 2014, blossomed into a haven for self-expression, exploration, and empowerment. Nestled in the heart of Gainesville, FL our studio started in the spare bedroom of our founder's home. From those humble beginnings, we've grown into a vibrant community dedicated to celebrating everyone who steps into our space through the art of pole dance.
Founded by Johanna Monserratte, Happy Kiss Pole Dance was born out of a passion for movement and a desire to create a space where everyone feels welcome. Inspired by the liberating and sensual aspects of pole dance, our studio embodies the values of haven, play, and voice. These principles guide everything we do, from our classes to our community events. Happy Kiss Pole Dance, 501 NW 23 Ave, Suite B, Gainesville, 32609. Johanna Monserratte, 352-448-1128, Info@happykisspoledance.com. Public - [happykisspoledance][events]
2011
March 2011
Thursday 3 March 2011
Thu 3 Mar 2011, 7-9 pm. If you only go dancing once a week, it can take years to feel comfortable. Add that second night and you can rocket your progress, accomplishing more in a few months than what might otherwise take a few years. Come out for Thursday night Swing practice, get instruction, personal attention and practice, in a casual atmosphere on Gainesville's best dance floor. This night's class is on the 8 Count Rhythm Turn for all types of Swing. $10 per night, half price for students. $30 per month and get 4 sessions for the price of 3. $40 per month and include Hustle on Sunday nights, so you get 8 sessions for the price of 4. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Gainesville Dance Association - [events]
Thu 3 Mar 2011, 8-11 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150, gods@godsdance.org. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]
Saturday 5 March 2011
Sat 5 Mar 2011, 1-3 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Aimee Green, 352-256-1833, info@bcaeonline.org. Brazilian Cultural Arts Exchange - [events]
Sat 5 Mar 2011, 8-11 pm. 8 to 9 Dance lesson. Dancing starts at 9 pm. Dance lesson on Mastering the Side Pass, the basis for most of the patterns in Swing dancing. Transform your dancing with some simple technicques to smooth out your side pass. Then dance to your favorite music, mostly suitable for West Coast and all types of Swing, some slower Lindy, Salsa, Hustle, Cha Cha and a mix of tunes. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com. $10, $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association - [events]
Sunday 6 March 2011
Sun 6 Mar 2011, 2-5 pm. Argentine Tango practicas. Lovely, casual afternoon practice sessions with dance instruction and open dancing. Introduction for beginners to Argentine Tango. Beginners invited and welcome. Non-beginners invited and welcome to help future dance partners. Continue with technical exercises for everyone. Continue with the milonga class for all. Practice and dance as you wish. No frills, all thrills tango fun. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi, dubravko_2005@yahoo.com. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][events]
Sun 6 Mar 2011, 2-5 pm. Argentine Tango practicas. Lovely, casual afternoon practice sessions with dance instruction and open dancing. Introduction for beginners to Argentine Tango. Beginners invited and welcome. Non-beginners invited and welcome to help future dance partners. Continue with technical exercises for everyone. Continue with the milonga class for all. Practice and dance as you wish. No frills, all thrills tango fun. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi, dubravko_2005@yahoo.com. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][events]
Sun 6 Mar 2011, 4-7 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150, gods@godsdance.org. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]
Sun 6 Mar 2011, 7-9 pm. Learn the Hustle. Beginner class from 7 to 8. Intermediate class from 8 to 9. Advanced 9 to 9:30. $10 per night. $30 per month. What is Hustle? Possibly the most innocent and most fun of all social dances. Hustle is from the Disco of the 1970s, with a heart pounding (not loud, but steady) beat that keeps you in constant motion. Guaranteed to get your endorphins flowing, keep you smiling and build up your stamina. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Gainesville Dance Association - [events]
Saturday 12 March 2011
Sat 12 Mar 2011, 7:30 pm. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 7:30 class. 8:30 dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi, dubravko_2005@yahoo.com. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][events]
Saturday 19 March 2011
Sat 19 Mar 2011, 1-3 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Aimee Green, 352-256-1833, info@bcaeonline.org. Brazilian Cultural Arts Exchange - [events]
Sat 19 Mar 2011, 3-5 pm. Argentine Tango Academy starts a 10 week beginner series on Saturday afternoons. Great opportunity to learn Argentine Tango. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi, dubravko_2005@yahoo.com. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][facebook][events]
Sat 19 Mar 2011, 7:30 pm. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 7:30 class, 8:30 dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi, dubravko_2005@yahoo.com. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][events]
Sat 19 Mar 2011, 8-11 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150, gods@godsdance.org. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]
Sat 19 Mar 2011, 8 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:30 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $10 for others. Practica only entrance is $5. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Alper Unger, alper.ungor@gmail.com. UF Students free, $5. UF Argentine Tango Club - [events]
Sunday 20 March 2011
Sun 20 Mar 2011, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. No partner needed. All levels and novices welcome. Bring a dish to share, if you like. 10:30 - 11:00 am: Doors open and brunch starts. 11:00 - 11:30 am: Vintage Waltz Lesson. 11:30 - 1:30 pm: Vintage Waltz Dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Joyce Thompson, 352-327-2378, thompsj@gmail.com. $10, $5 students. Gainesville Dance Association - [events]
Sun 20 Mar 2011, 2-5 pm. Dance contra, circles and squares to live music in the 1930's Recreation Hall on the banks of the Santa Fe River. O'Leno State Park, 410 S.E. Oleno Park Road (6 mi. north of High Springs on 441), High Springs. Tom Hogan, 352-472-7632, bocawoodworks@aol.com. Flying Turtles String Band - [events]
Thursday 24 March 2011
Thu 24 Mar 2011, 7-10 pm. 308 West University Avenue, Gainesville, 32608. Christian Campbell, 352-514-7411, dcamp@alumni.ufl.edu. Florida Balboa and Swing - [events]
Friday 25 March 2011
Fri 25 Mar 2011, 8-11 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Boltin Center or Another Location, 516 NE 2nd Avenue (Confirm location before going), Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150, gods@godsdance.org. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]
Saturday 26 March 2011
Sat 26 Mar 2011, 1-3 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Aimee Green, 352-256-1833, info@bcaeonline.org. Brazilian Cultural Arts Exchange - [events]
Sat 26 Mar 2011, 3-5 pm. Argentine Tango Academy starts a 10 week beginner series on Saturday afternoons. Great opportunity to learn Argentine Tango. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi, dubravko_2005@yahoo.com. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][facebook][events]
Sat 26 Mar 2011, 7:30 pm. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 7:30 class. 8:30 dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi, dubravko_2005@yahoo.com. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][events]
Sat 26 Mar 2011, 8 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:30 pm practica and social for all levels. Class and practica is free for UF students and $10 for others. Practica only entrance is $5. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Alper Unger, alper.ungor@gmail.com. UF Students free, $5. UF Argentine Tango Club - [events]
Sunday 27 March 2011
Sun 27 Mar 2011, 11 am-2 pm. Argentine Tango practicas. Lovely, casual afternoon practice sessions with dance instruction and open dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi, dubravko_2005@yahoo.com. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][events]
Sun 27 Mar 2011, 4-5 pm. For everyone, no experience and no partner needed. Three workshops in authentic Brazilian Dance by visiting guest instructor Juliana Azoubel from Recife, Brazil, on Mar 27, Apr 2 and Apr 3. Juliana Azoubel is a professional dancer and instructor. She studied for her PhD at the University of Florida and is visiting for a conference. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to broaden your experience and have a great time. Class starts on time. Come early to sign in. Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com. $10. Gainesville Dance Association - [events]
Sun 27 Mar 2011, 7-9 pm. Learn the Hustle. Beginner class from 7 to 8. Intermediate class from 8 to 9. Advanced 9 to 9:30. $10 per night. $30 per month. What is Hustle? Possibly the most innocent and most fun of all social dances. Hustle is from the Disco of the 1970s, with a heart pounding (not loud, but steady) beat that keeps you in constant motion. Guaranteed to get your endorphins flowing, keep you smiling and build up your stamina. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Gainesville Dance Association - [events]