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]
2014
February 2014
Saturday 1 February 2014
Sat 1 Feb 2014, 7:30-11:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $15, $10 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Sunday 2 February 2014
Sun 2 Feb 2014, 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]
Monday 3 February 2014
Mon 3 Feb 2014, 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. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 3 Feb 2014, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginners. 8 - 9 pm Intermediate. Have fun doing beautiful folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. $5 per night. Ages 22 and under are free. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tuesday 4 February 2014
Tue 4 Feb 2014, 6-7 pm. Have some fun learning worldwide, popular line dancing to a variety of music and dance styles. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Hawthorne High School, Gainesville. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $34 for 4 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tue 4 Feb 2014, 7-8 pm. Have some fun. Learn to dance with a partner. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Hawthorne High School, Gainesville. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $34 for 4 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tue 4 Feb 2014, 7-9:30 pm. Tigert House, 224 NE 10 Ave, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 4 Feb 2014, 7-8:30 pm. $40 for four weeks or $13 nightly. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 4 Feb 2014, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. $38 for 3 weeks. $33 for students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 5 February 2014
Wed 5 Feb 2014, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermdiate West Coast Swing class followed by dancing until 10. $40 per month includes the entire evening. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thursday 6 February 2014
Thu 6 Feb 2014, -1:30 pm. 12 - 12:30 Beginners. 12:30 - 1:00 Beginner and Intermediate. 1:00 to 1:30 Intermediate. Get moving, have fun, improve your health, sharpen your mind and body, lift your spirits, while listening to great music. Make some new friends and have a great time. Enjoy easy, simple line dances that anyone can do. Offered via Santa Fe College Community Education. Call Jennifer at 352-395-5193 to register. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 6 Feb 2014, 7-8:30 pm. $40 for four weeks or $13 nightly. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Thu 6 Feb 2014, 7:10-8:30 pm. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $59 for 6 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 6 Feb 2014, 7:10-8:30 pm. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $59 for 6 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 6 Feb 2014, 7:45-9:30 pm. Starting with the basics of Quickstep and building each week. Any level of dancer is welcome, singles or couples. 5 weeks in January. 5 weeks: $55/single, $98/couple, $40/college student, $75/college couple. If paid weekly: $15/single, $25/couple, $10/college student, $18/college couple. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 7 February 2014
Fri 7 Feb 2014, 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 7 Feb 2014, 8 pm. Free lesson from 8-9 pm followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [grove][email][events]
Saturday 8 February 2014
Sat 8 Feb 2014, 7-10 pm. It official, we have our own separate room & DJ for couples dancing. The facility is lovely with tiled floors. Bring food and drinks (must be tidy when we leave). Country music will be the primary theme however there are many other types of music that will be mixed in since we will be asking for play lists from you. There will be most styles of dance provided. Line dancing will be in the adjoining room so you can join them if you want to line dance. In the future, we have plans on bringing in dance pros and maybe workshops. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala. Melissa McNichols, 352-843-0773. $5. Dance 2 the Music Ocala - [email][events]
Sat 8 Feb 2014, 8 pm. Public milonga for Argentine Tango dancers. Held regularly on the second Saturday of each month. Non-dancers welcome to come and watch for free. Music is predominately Golden Age 1935-1945, some 20s and 50s, some Alternative and Nuevo. Bring drinks and snacks. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Steve Littler, Sarah Bollinger. $10. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Sat 8 Feb 2014, 8-10:30 pm. Mix of ballroom, latin and swing music. Large wooden dance floor & smoke free. Lots of free parking. $10, $7 student. No partner necessary. By Ear Musician, 7230 W. University Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sunday 9 February 2014
Sun 9 Feb 2014, 7-10 pm. Dance to swing-era and big band standards. 6-piece band. Some free. Loosey's serves hamburgers and has a full bar. $7 adults, $5 students. Loosey's, 120 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Nick DeCarlis, 352-672-6465. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]
Monday 10 February 2014
Mon 10 Feb 2014, 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. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 10 Feb 2014, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginners. 8 - 9 pm Intermediate. Have fun doing beautiful folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. $5 per night. Ages 22 and under are free. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tuesday 11 February 2014
Tue 11 Feb 2014, 6-7 pm. Have some fun learning worldwide, popular line dancing to a variety of music and dance styles. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Hawthorne High School, Gainesville. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $34 for 4 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tue 11 Feb 2014, 7-8 pm. Have some fun. Learn to dance with a partner. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Hawthorne High School, Gainesville. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $34 for 4 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tue 11 Feb 2014, 7-9:30 pm. Tigert House, 224 NE 10 Ave, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 11 Feb 2014, 7-8:30 pm. $40 for four weeks or $13 nightly. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 11 Feb 2014, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. $38 for 3 weeks. $33 for students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 12 February 2014
Wed 12 Feb 2014, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermdiate West Coast Swing class followed by dancing until 10. $40 per month includes the entire evening. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thursday 13 February 2014
Thu 13 Feb 2014, -1:30 pm. 12 - 12:30 Beginners. 12:30 - 1:00 Beginner and Intermediate. 1:00 to 1:30 Intermediate. Get moving, have fun, improve your health, sharpen your mind and body, lift your spirits, while listening to great music. Make some new friends and have a great time. Enjoy easy, simple line dances that anyone can do. Offered via Santa Fe College Community Education. Call Jennifer at 352-395-5193 to register. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 13 Feb 2014, 7-8:30 pm. $40 for four weeks or $13 nightly. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Thu 13 Feb 2014, 7:10-8:30 pm. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $59 for 6 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 13 Feb 2014, 7:10-8:30 pm. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $59 for 6 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 13 Feb 2014, 7:45-9:30 pm. Starting with the basics of Quickstep and building each week. Any level of dancer is welcome, singles or couples. 5 weeks in January. 5 weeks: $55/single, $98/couple, $40/college student, $75/college couple. If paid weekly: $15/single, $25/couple, $10/college student, $18/college couple. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 14 February 2014
Fri 14 Feb 2014, 8 pm. Free lesson from 8-9 pm followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [grove][email][events]
Fri 14 Feb 2014, 8-11 pm. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Saturday 15 February 2014
Sat 15 Feb 2014, 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]
Sunday 16 February 2014
Sun 16 Feb 2014, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Joyce Thompson, Don Page, J-352-371-8054, D-352-377-1918. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [email][events]
Sun 16 Feb 2014, 3-5 pm. Our next dance will be held the third Sunday afternoon in February (February16th) featuring the popular “Brother Too” duo. For Sunday dance coffee, tea, ice, water, and cookies will be provided. You may bring a beverage of your choice and a snack or dessert for yourself and others if you wish. Please drink responsibly. The Swing and Sway Dance Club is a non-profit activity and all its officers and associates are nonpaid volunteers. Funds received at these dances are used to pay the band and overhead. Dancing is fun, physically healthy, is socially engaging, and improves your mental health. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34TH Street, Gainesville, 32601. Gary Cook, 352-481-2576. donation. Rena's Ballroom - [facebook][email][events]
Sun 16 Feb 2014, 3-5 pm. Our next dance will be held the third Sunday afternoon in February (February16th) featuring the popular “Brother Too” duo. For Sunday dance coffee, tea, ice, water, and cookies will be provided. You may bring a beverage of your choice and a snack or dessert for yourself and others if you wish. Please drink responsibly. The Swing and Sway Dance Club is a non-profit activity and all its officers and associates are nonpaid volunteers. Funds received at these dances are used to pay the band and overhead. Dancing is fun, physically healthy, is socially engaging, and improves your mental health. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34TH Street, Gainesville, 32601. Gary Cook, 352-481-2576. donation. Rena's Ballroom - [facebook][email][events]
Monday 17 February 2014
Mon 17 Feb 2014, 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. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 17 Feb 2014, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginners. 8 - 9 pm Intermediate. Have fun doing beautiful folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. $5 per night. Ages 22 and under are free. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tuesday 18 February 2014
Tue 18 Feb 2014, 6-7 pm. Have some fun learning worldwide, popular line dancing to a variety of music and dance styles. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Hawthorne High School, Gainesville. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $34 for 4 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tue 18 Feb 2014, 7-8 pm. Have some fun. Learn to dance with a partner. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Hawthorne High School, Gainesville. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $34 for 4 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tue 18 Feb 2014, 7-9:30 pm. Tigert House, 224 NE 10 Ave, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 18 Feb 2014, 7-8:30 pm. $40 for four weeks or $13 nightly. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 18 Feb 2014, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. $38 for 3 weeks. $33 for students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 19 February 2014
Wed 19 Feb 2014, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 10 pm dancing. Every third Wednesday of the month we throw a West Coast Swing Dance party in lieu of the Intermediate class. The dance is included if you paid the $40 monthly fee, or $7 apiece if you just want to come to the dance. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thursday 20 February 2014
Thu 20 Feb 2014, -1:30 pm. 12 - 12:30 Beginners. 12:30 - 1:00 Beginner and Intermediate. 1:00 to 1:30 Intermediate. Get moving, have fun, improve your health, sharpen your mind and body, lift your spirits, while listening to great music. Make some new friends and have a great time. Enjoy easy, simple line dances that anyone can do. Offered via Santa Fe College Community Education. Call Jennifer at 352-395-5193 to register. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 20 Feb 2014, 7-8:30 pm. $40 for four weeks or $13 nightly. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Thu 20 Feb 2014, 7:10-8:30 pm. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $59 for 6 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 20 Feb 2014, 7:10-8:30 pm. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $59 for 6 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 20 Feb 2014, 7:45-9:30 pm. Starting with the basics of Quickstep and building each week. Any level of dancer is welcome, singles or couples. 5 weeks in January. 5 weeks: $55/single, $98/couple, $40/college student, $75/college couple. If paid weekly: $15/single, $25/couple, $10/college student, $18/college couple. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 21 February 2014
Fri 21 Feb to Sun 23 Feb 2014. Dancing with the GODS is a fabulous contra dance weekend happening February 21 - 23, 2014 in sunny Gainesville FL. Our focus is on HOT bands, Cool callers, and all the contra dancing you can handle. The Thelma Boltin Center is transformed into dreamy Mount Olympus. Pull out your finest fancy dress duds for the Black and White Ball on Saturday night. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT AND THE WAIT LIST IS FULL. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Fri 21 Feb 2014, 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 21 Feb 2014, 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 21 Feb 2014, 8 pm. Free lesson from 8-9 pm followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [grove][email][events]
Saturday 22 February 2014
Sat 22 Feb 2014, 8-10:30 pm. Mix of ballroom, latin and swing music. Large wooden dance floor & smoke free. Lots of free parking. $10, $7 student. No partner necessary. By Ear Musician, 7230 W. University Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Monday 24 February 2014
Mon 24 Feb 2014, 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. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 24 Feb 2014, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginners. 8 - 9 pm Intermediate. Have fun doing beautiful folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. $5 per night. Ages 22 and under are free. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tuesday 25 February 2014
Tue 25 Feb 2014, 7-9:30 pm. Tigert House, 224 NE 10 Ave, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 25 Feb 2014, 7-8:30 pm. $40 for four weeks or $13 nightly. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 25 Feb 2014, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. $38 for 3 weeks. $33 for students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Wednesday 26 February 2014
Wed 26 Feb 2014, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermdiate West Coast Swing class followed by dancing until 10. $40 per month includes the entire evening. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thursday 27 February 2014
Thu 27 Feb 2014, -1:30 pm. 12 - 12:30 Beginners. 12:30 - 1:00 Beginner and Intermediate. 1:00 to 1:30 Intermediate. Get moving, have fun, improve your health, sharpen your mind and body, lift your spirits, while listening to great music. Make some new friends and have a great time. Enjoy easy, simple line dances that anyone can do. Offered via Santa Fe College Community Education. Call Jennifer at 352-395-5193 to register. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 27 Feb 2014, 7-8:30 pm. $40 for four weeks or $13 nightly. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Thu 27 Feb 2014, 7:10-8:30 pm. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $59 for 6 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 27 Feb 2014, 7:10-8:30 pm. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $59 for 6 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 27 Feb 2014, 7:30 pm. The parking directly in front of Corry Village is restricted, but there is plenty of Green Decal parking on Village Drive that will be lifted. This milonga is to congratulate our newest graduates from our beginner series. However, we would love if our talented Gainesville community members came out and demonstrated what dedication and practice can do. Open to the public. Hope to see you there. Corry Village Common Room, UF Campus, Located on Village Drive, by the Law School, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][email][events]
Thu 27 Feb 2014, 7:45-9:30 pm. Starting with the basics of Quickstep and building each week. Any level of dancer is welcome, singles or couples. 5 weeks in January. 5 weeks: $55/single, $98/couple, $40/college student, $75/college couple. If paid weekly: $15/single, $25/couple, $10/college student, $18/college couple. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 28 February 2014
Fri 28 Feb 2014, 6:45-9:45 pm. Donations for the band. Bring a snack to share. Tigert House, 224 NE 10 Ave, Gainesville. Patrick Harrigan, 904-403-9523. Free. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 28 Feb 2014, 8 pm. Free lesson from 8-9 pm followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [grove][email][events]