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. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][email][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. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [email][events]
Mondays
Ongoing Mondays, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][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. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7-9 pm. 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]
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]
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. No dancing on 11/12.
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. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:15-9:15 pm. 6:15 pm - Casino Salsa
7:30 pm - Social dancing. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. Gator Salsa Club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][email][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. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][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, 12:15-1:15 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, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm. 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 after 5 pm.
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, Dance Studio B, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [baila-caliente1][email][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. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [gifd][email][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. Tango Papirusa - [email][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]
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. Public - [email][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. No dancing 11/14.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Rumba
$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]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Israeli dance class with Kathie Kline. Confirm before going. Not held every week. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 2925 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][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. $12. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Watters Dance Studio, 16 NW 70 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][email][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. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:15-9:15 pm. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][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. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][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. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [dance][facebook][email][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. Jacqueline Valdez - [jacquelinevaldez][email][events]
2012
March 2012
Thursday 1 March 2012
Thu 1 Mar 2012, 8-9:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Friday 2 March 2012
Fri 2 Mar 2012, 5-6 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Fri 2 Mar 2012, 6-7 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Saturday 3 March 2012
Sat 3 Mar 2012, 1-2 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Jarred Mussen, 954-907-4964. Swamp Fitness - [email][events]
Sat 3 Mar 2012, 2-7 pm. Contact Josh to arrange for private lessons with Patti Jobst for West Coast Swing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Sat 3 Mar 2012, 7:30 pm. Workshop with Patti Jobst from 7:30 to 9. Dancing 9 to midnight. $15 for Workshop and dance. $10 just for the dance. $5 for students. Patti Jobst is a two time US Open Swing Champion. The Dance will also feature an extra cool Saint Patricks Day atmosphere to celebrate the holiday, and we encourage everyone to wear something green and/or cool St. Patti's pins, buttons, necklaces, rings, hats, glasses, suspenders, exoskeletal armor,etc. Lite refreshments provided, but feel free to bring something to share. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $10, $5 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Sunday 4 March 2012
Sun 4 Mar 2012, 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. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sun 4 Mar 2012, 6-7 pm. 6 - 7 pm Lindy swing 101-B. Join this easy, slow paced class for new dancers that everyone can do. $35 month, $25 students. $10 per night, $7 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Sun 4 Mar 2012, 7-9:30 pm. 7 to 8:30 Lindy swing lesson and dancing for experienced dancers. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $35 per month, $25 students. $10 for the whole night, $7 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 5 March 2012
Mon 5 Mar 2012, 6-8 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Allison. Irish Dance with Allison - [email][events]
Mon 5 Mar 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Tuesday 6 March 2012
Tue 6 Mar 2012, 6-7 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Essie Jennings. Vida Social Productions - [email][events]
Tue 6 Mar 2012, 7-9:30 pm. $35 per month, $25 students. $10 per class, $7 students. Doors open at 6:45. East Coast Swing dance lesson 7 to 8:30. Open dancing 9 pm. Personal assistance if requested. Come out, have some fun, meet people and enjoy dancing. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 6 Mar 2012, 7-8 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Tue 6 Mar 2012, 7:30-9:30 pm. Israeli Folk Dancing on Tuesday nights. Beginners from 7:30 to 8:30. Intermediate 8:30 to 9:15. Partner dancing 9:15 to 10:00. Enjoy this fun class with exuberant dancing. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy wonderful music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. $7 per family, $4 age 22 and under, free age 18 and under. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [dept][email][events]
Wednesday 7 March 2012
Wed 7 Mar 2012, 5:30-7 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Join Nick and Elke for a small, semi-private Argentine Tango lesson. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Wed 7 Mar 2012, 8-10 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Essie Jennings. $6, $4 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 7 Mar 2012, 8-10 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Essie Jennings. $6, $4 students. Vida Social Productions - [email][events]
Thursday 8 March 2012
Thu 8 Mar 2012, 6:30-10 pm. Class 6:30 to 7:30. Ballroom dancing until 10. No partner needed. Beautiful large floor. We rent the whole place and there is no smoking, so you can dance and socialize in a smoke free environment. Urban Cowboy, 1227 SW 17 Avenue, Ocala. Trish, 352-216-1657. $7.50. Ocala Dance Center - [email][events]
Thu 8 Mar 2012, 7-8 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 8 Mar 2012, 8-9:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Friday 9 March 2012
Fri 9 Mar 2012, 8-11 pm. Instruction provided. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. All ages. Not every week. Check for dates. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Jack Seltzer, 352-359-2903. $3. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 9 Mar 2012, 8-11 pm. Smooth old time music, variety of social dances Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba. Beautiful dance floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 512 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Joanne Bullard, 352-375-1996. $10, $7 members. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Fri 9 Mar 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 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. Burcin. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 10 March 2012
Sat 10 Mar 2012, 1-2 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Jarred Mussen, 954-907-4964. Swamp Fitness - [email][events]
Sat 10 Mar 2012, 8 pm-0:30 am. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 8:00 class. 9:00 dancing. Room set up starts at 7:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][email][events]
Sat 10 Mar 2012, 8:30-11 pm. Dance to your favorite tunes of yesterday and today; Fox-Trot, Cha- Cha- Cha, Tango, Swing, Salsa, Waltz, and more. No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Come join the fun and dance in a lovely, classy environment. 3550 SW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32608. Maria Alvarez, 352-375-7763. $7 - $10. Imperial Dance Studio - [imperialdancestudio][email][events]
Sat 10 Mar 2012, 8:30-11 pm. Dance to your favorite tunes of yesterday and today; Fox-Trot, Cha- Cha- Cha, Tango, Swing, Salsa, Waltz, and more. No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Come join the fun and dance in a lovely, classy environment. 3550 SW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32608. Maria Alvarez, 352-375-7763. $7 - $10. Imperial Dance Studio - [imperialdancestudio][email][events]
Sunday 11 March 2012
Sun 11 Mar 2012, 6-7 pm. 6 - 7 pm Lindy swing 101-B. Join this easy, slow paced class for new dancers that everyone can do. $35 month, $25 students. $10 per night, $7 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Sun 11 Mar 2012, 7-9:30 pm. 7 to 8:30 Lindy swing lesson and dancing for experienced dancers. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $35 per month, $25 students. $10 for the whole night, $7 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 12 March 2012
Mon 12 Mar 2012, 5-6 pm. Rio-style samba-duro, samba-de-roda and samba-reggae. Come learn the dances that inspired Zumba. $6 - $10. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Samba with Corey - [email][events]
Mon 12 Mar 2012, 5-6 pm. Small room reserved for private practice for Richard N. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Mon 12 Mar 2012, 6-8 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Allison. Irish Dance with Allison - [email][events]
Mon 12 Mar 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Tue 13 Mar 2012, 7-9:30 pm. $35 per month, $25 students. $10 per class, $7 students. Doors open at 6:45. East Coast Swing dance lesson 7 to 8:30. Open dancing 9 pm. Personal assistance if requested. Come out, have some fun, meet people and enjoy dancing. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 13 Mar 2012, 7-8 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Tue 13 Mar 2012, 7:30-9:30 pm. Israeli Folk Dancing on Tuesday nights. Beginners from 7:30 to 8:30. Intermediate 8:30 to 9:15. Partner dancing 9:15 to 10:00. Enjoy this fun class with exuberant dancing. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy wonderful music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. $7 per family, $4 age 22 and under, free age 18 and under. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [dept][email][events]
Wednesday 14 March 2012
Wed 14 Mar 2012, 5:30-7 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Join Nick and Elke for a small, semi-private Argentine Tango lesson. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Wed 14 Mar 2012, 8-10 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Essie Jennings. $6, $4 students. Vida Social Productions - [email][events]
Thursday 15 March 2012
Thu 15 Mar 2012, 6:30-10 pm. Class 6:30 to 7:30. Ballroom dancing until 10. No partner needed. Beautiful large floor. We rent the whole place and there is no smoking, so you can dance and socialize in a smoke free environment. Urban Cowboy, 1227 SW 17 Avenue, Ocala. Trish, 352-216-1657. $7.50. Ocala Dance Center - [email][events]
Thu 15 Mar 2012, 7-8 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 15 Mar 2012, 8-9:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Friday 16 March 2012
Fri 16 Mar 2012, 8-11 pm. Instruction provided. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. All ages. Not every week. Check for dates. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Jack Seltzer, 352-359-2903. $3. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 16 Mar 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 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. Burcin. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 17 March 2012
Sat 17 Mar 2012, 1-2 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Jarred Mussen, 954-907-4964. Swamp Fitness - [email][events]
Sat 17 Mar 2012, 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. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sat 17 Mar 2012, 8-12:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen. $10, $5 students. Tango with Thuy - [events]
Sunday 18 March 2012
Sun 18 Mar 2012, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Typically held the 3rd Sunday of each month the morning after the 3rd Saturday contra dance. All levels and novices dancers welcome. Partner not required. Bring a dish to share, if you like. No band scheduled for this month. Door usually open by 10:15. Brunch beginning 10:30 until the food is gone. Sometimes we do a lesson from 11:00 - 11:30. We provide coffee, water. Bring what you like if we don't have it. Experienced dancers will often help new dancers if asked during the dance. Then 11:30 -1:30 pm: Vintage Waltz Dancing. Wear soft-soled shoes for dancing. Park down stairs under the building, or if the Seigle Bldg. W. or N. lot., get a parking pass up stairs for your cars dash or risk getting towed. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 B. W University Avenue. Up stairs, Gainesville, 32605. Joyce Thompson -- Don Page, J-352-371-8054 -- D-352-377-1918. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [email][events]
Sun 18 Mar 2012, 2-5 pm. $5, $3 students, kids free. Dance in a lovely log cabin on the banks of the Santa Fe River. There is a park fee to enter the park if you do not have a State park pass. O'Leno State Park, High Springs. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sun 18 Mar 2012, 6-7 pm. 6 - 7 pm Lindy swing 101-B. Join this easy, slow paced class for new dancers that everyone can do. $35 month, $25 students. $10 per night, $7 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Sun 18 Mar 2012, 7-9:30 pm. 7 to 8:30 Lindy swing lesson and dancing for experienced dancers. 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle for all levels. $35 per month, $25 students. $10 for the whole night, $7 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 19 March 2012
Mon 19 Mar 2012, 5-6 pm. Rio-style samba-duro, samba-de-roda and samba-reggae. Come learn the dances that inspired Zumba. $6 - $10. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Samba with Corey - [email][events]
Mon 19 Mar 2012, 5-6 pm. Small room reserved for private practice for Richard N. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Mon 19 Mar 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Tuesday 20 March 2012
Tue 20 Mar 2012, 7-9 pm. $35 per month, $25 students. $10 per class, $7 students. Doors open at 6:45. East Coast Swing dance lesson 7 to 8:30. Open dancing 9 pm. Personal assistance if requested. Come out, have some fun, meet people and enjoy dancing. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 20 Mar 2012, 7:30-9:30 pm. Israeli Folk Dancing on Tuesday nights. Beginners from 7:30 to 8:30. Intermediate 8:30 to 9:15. Partner dancing 9:15 to 10:00. Enjoy this fun class with exuberant dancing. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy wonderful music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. $7 per family, $4 age 22 and under, free age 18 and under. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [dept][email][events]
Wednesday 21 March 2012
Wed 21 Mar 2012, 5:30-7 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Join Nick and Elke for a small, semi-private Argentine Tango lesson. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Wed 21 Mar 2012, 5:30-7 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Join Nick and Elke for a small, semi-private Argentine Tango lesson. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Wed 21 Mar 2012, 8-10:30 pm. Doors open at 8 pm for a night of mostly West Coast Swing dancing. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $10, $5 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thursday 22 March 2012
Thu 22 Mar 2012, 11 am-12 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Bob Rogers, 352-335-1339. Ballroom Dancing with Bob Rogers - [email][events]
Thu 22 Mar 2012, 6:30-10 pm. Class 6:30 to 7:30. Ballroom dancing until 10. No partner needed. Beautiful large floor. We rent the whole place and there is no smoking, so you can dance and socialize in a smoke free environment. Urban Cowboy, 1227 SW 17 Avenue, Ocala. Trish, 352-216-1657. $7.50. Ocala Dance Center - [email][events]
Thu 22 Mar 2012, 7-8 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 22 Mar 2012, 8-9:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Friday 23 March 2012
Fri 23 Mar 2012, 12-1 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Bob Rogers, 352-335-1339. Ballroom Dancing with Bob Rogers - [email][events]
Fri 23 Mar 2012, 8-11 pm. Smooth old time music, variety of social dances Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba. Beautiful dance floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 512 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Joanne Bullard, 352-375-1996. $10, $7 members. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Fri 23 Mar 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 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. Burcin. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 24 March 2012
Sat 24 Mar 2012, 1-2 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Jarred Mussen, 954-907-4964. Swamp Fitness - [email][events]
Sat 24 Mar 2012, 8 pm-0:30 am. Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments. 8:00 class. 9:00 dancing. Room set up starts at 7:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Dubravko Kakarigi. $10, $5 students. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][email][events]
Sunday 25 March 2012
Sun 25 Mar 2012, 6-7 pm. 6 - 7 pm Lindy swing 101-B. Join this easy, slow paced class for new dancers that everyone can do. $35 month, $25 students. $10 per night, $7 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Sun 25 Mar 2012, 7-9:30 pm. 7 to 8:30 Lindy swing lesson and dancing for experienced dancers. 8:30 to 9:30. Hustle for all levels. $35 per month, $25 students. $10 for the whole night, $7 students. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-7121. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Monday 26 March 2012
Mon 26 Mar 2012, 2-4:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Gainesville Dance Association - [events]
Mon 26 Mar 2012, 5-6 pm. Rio-style samba-duro, samba-de-roda and samba-reggae. Come learn the dances that inspired Zumba. $6 - $10. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. Samba with Corey - [email][events]
Mon 26 Mar 2012, 5-6 pm. Small room reserved for private practice for Richard N. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Mon 26 Mar 2012, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Tuesday 27 March 2012
Tue 27 Mar 2012, 7-9 pm. $35 per month, $25 students. $10 per class, $7 students. Doors open at 6:45. East Coast Swing dance lesson 7 to 8:30. Open dancing 9 pm. Personal assistance if requested. Come out, have some fun, meet people and enjoy dancing. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 27 Mar 2012, 7-8 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Tue 27 Mar 2012, 7:30-9:30 pm. Israeli Folk Dancing on Tuesday nights. Beginners from 7:30 to 8:30. Intermediate 8:30 to 9:15. Partner dancing 9:15 to 10:00. Enjoy this fun class with exuberant dancing. Expand your social life, make new friends, have new experiences, get some exercise and build your confidence. Enjoy wonderful music, a taste of Israeli cultural and have a great time. $7 per family, $4 age 22 and under, free age 18 and under. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [dept][email][events]
Wednesday 28 March 2012
Wed 28 Mar 2012, 5:30-7 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Join Nick and Elke for a small, semi-private Argentine Tango lesson. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. $5. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Wed 28 Mar 2012, 8-10 pm. 308 W University Ave, Gainesville. Essie Jennings. $6, $4 students. Vida Social Productions - [email][events]
Thursday 29 March 2012
Thu 29 Mar 2012, 3-4 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thu 29 Mar 2012, 6:30-10 pm. Class 6:30 to 7:30. Ballroom dancing until 10. No partner needed. Beautiful large floor. We rent the whole place and there is no smoking, so you can dance and socialize in a smoke free environment. Urban Cowboy, 1227 SW 17 Avenue, Ocala. Trish, 352-216-1657. $7.50. Ocala Dance Center - [email][events]
Thu 29 Mar 2012, 7-8 pm. Argentine Tango practice and instruction. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. 352-335-5171. Gainesville Dance Association - [email][events]
Thu 29 Mar 2012, 8-9:30 pm. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Friday 30 March 2012
Fri 30 Mar to Sun 1 Apr 2012. Come out for a fantastic weekend of dancing at the Gainesville Dance Festival. 14 different dance sessions, 24 hours of dancing. Most sessions have a lesson for newcomers. Everyone welcome. No experience and no partner needed. Friday night Tango from 8 pm to midnight. Saturday 2 to midnight, variety of social dances: English country, waltz, zydeco, west coast swing, blues. Sunday noon to 9 pm folk and social dancing: capoeira, Zumba, samba, fun folk dance mixers, ballroom dancing, lindy swing, Sacred Groove. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Fri 30 Mar 2012, 6-7 pm. Improve your ballroom dance skills with U.S. Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart. Taught at multiple levels at the same time in a small enough class to get personal attention from Kay for beginner, intermediate and advanced ballroom dancing. Classes focus on technique, styling and skills. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Kay Picart, 850-559-1636. $15. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Fri 30 Mar 2012, 8-11 pm. Instruction provided. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. All ages. Not every week. Check for dates. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Jack Seltzer, 352-359-2903. $3. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 30 Mar 2012, 8-11 pm. Argentine Tango classes, for beginners and mixed levels, followed by practice. Easy enough for first timers. 8 pm class for beginners. 9:00 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. Burcin. UF Students free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 31 March 2012
Sat 31 Mar 2012, 2 pm. Come out for a fantastic weekend of dancing at the Gainesville Dance Festival. 14 different dance sessions, 24 hours of dancing. Most sessions have a lesson for newcomers. Everyone welcome. No experience and no partner needed. Friday night Tango from 8 pm to midnight. Saturday 2 to midnight, variety of social dances: English country, waltz, zydeco, west coast swing, blues. Sunday noon to 9 pm folk and social dancing: capoeira, Zumba, samba, fun folk dance mixers, ballroom dancing, lindy swing, Sacred Groove. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]