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]
2017
May 2017
Monday 1 May 2017
Mon 1 May 2017, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Hustle.
6:30 pm West Coast Swing.
7:30 pm Israeli Dancing.
No dancing on Mondays April 10 and April 17 due to Passover.
On Monday nights, we go at a pace for intermediate dancers. Beginners are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
On Thursday nights, the dances you learn are Argentine Tango, Salsa and West Coast Swing. On Thursday nights we go at a pace for beginners. Intermediate dancers are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn. To encourage you to dance twice a week, you get a big discount for coming on both Mondays and Thursdays.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge.
Cost:
$100 for six Mondays and six Thursdays, or
$45 for four Mondays, or
$75 for six Thursdays, or ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Mon 1 May 2017, 6:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Mon 1 May 2017, 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, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 1 May 2017, 7:15-8:15 pm. Learn authentic Brazilian partner samba from Rio de Janeiro and forro from the Brazilian northeast. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Mon 1 May 2017, 7:30-8:30 pm. 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Dance to a higher purpose. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. At 8:30 we will do Israeli partner dances for those that want. No partner needed. We rotate partners. You are not required to rotate. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Mon 1 May 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 2 May 2017
Tue 2 May 2017, 4:30-6 pm. Beginner and intermediate. Trinity Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53 Ave, Gainesville, 32653. Terrie Nielsen. $5. Line Dancing with Terrie Nielsen - [email][events]
Tue 2 May 2017, 6-10 pm. 6 to 7 pm Beginner lesson. 7:30 Open dancing. Our bi-weekly dance is held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Some of them are themed to create a fun atmosphere for dancing these are only a suggestion they are not required. 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Music by Gail and Alan, The Keichers, Jr. Lesson by Ed and Louise Hanlon. Light Snacks and beverages provided. Singles and couples are welcome.
USA Dance Ocala Ballroom Dance Classes
Dancing is fun and easy. If you ever imagined learning to dance, or improving your dancing, this is the time to act. USA Dance Ocala is offering dance lessons immediately before our Tuesday dances. No partner required. Our dance instructors are Ed and Louise Hanlon, award winning champion DanceSport competitors, and Greg Nelson and
Rachel Palmieri, dance competitors and certified dance instructors. Our dance instructors will have you learning quickly and you will have fun. From now through June, the lesson ... Armenian Hall, 8831 SE 58th Avenue (Baseline Rd), Ocala, 34480. Pat Vollman, 352-307-8486. USA Dance Ocala - [more][usadanceocala][email][events]
Tue 2 May 2017, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 2 May 2017, 6:15-9 pm. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 2 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 2 May 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 2 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 2 May 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Tue 2 May 2017, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 3 May 2017
Wed 3 May 2017, 7-8 pm. This is an ongoing class. No prior experience in Hip-Hop is needed. Starts from the beginning, covering all of the basics. The music is great and the class is fun.
Mr. Dingle is an experiences dancer, instructor and choreographer. A graduate of Keiser University and Dreyfoos School of the Arts, he received further training from Julliard, Alvin Ailey, Tennessee Ballet and Howard University. Background includes TV commercials, halftime performances for NBA, commercial shots for Vogue, performances at the Kravis Center, Gusman Center, Tennessee Performing and Miami Arena among others. Dance forms taught include ballet, pointe, pas de deux, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary West African, Graham, Limon, Horton and Musical Theatre. Mr. Dingle will teach beginning through advanced and adult hip-hop as well as intermediate tap and jazz. 1325 NW 2 Street, Pofahl Studio, Gainesville. 352-373-1166. Pofahl Studio - [email][events]
Wed 3 May 2017, 7-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 3 May 2017, 7:30 pm. 7:30 Ballet. 8:30 Contemporary and Modern.
Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Wed 3 May 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 4 May 2017
Thu 4 May 2017, 12-1 pm. 12 to 12:30 Newcomers.
12:30 to 1:00 Regulars.
Everyone is encouraged to come for the whole time. The first half-hour caters to newcomers and the second half-hour caters to the regulars.
Have fun line dancing to a wide variety of music.
Register via Santa Fe College Community Education, under Seniors.
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $34. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 4 May 2017, 6-9 pm. 6 pm West Coast Swing
7 pm Salsa
8 pm Argentine Tango
8 to 10 pm Argentine Tango Practica
Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing.
From 8 to 9 pm there is a one hour Argentine Tango class. From 8 to 10 pm, overlapping with the class, is a two hour Argentine Tango practica. You can participate in either one. The cost for the practica is $5. Student aged folks can come to the practica for free.
On Thursday nights, we go at a pace for beginner dancers. Intermediate dancers are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
On Monday nights, the dances you learn are Hustle and West Coast Swing. On Monday nights we go at a pace for intermediate dancers. Beginners are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
Note no dancing on Mondays April 10 and April 17 due to Passover.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Thu 4 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 4 May 2017, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 4 May 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Thu 4 May 2017, 8:30-10:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 5 May 2017
Fri 5 May 2017, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
We will be playing with a new routine called Magic.
First Class Free
Single Class: $12
4-Class Pass: $40 (good for one month after first use)
Unlimited One Month: $60. Stillpoint Therapy Studio (right of the main building), 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Fri 5 May 2017, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $4 donation to pay rent, $1 students, free first time. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Gainesville Phillips Social Hall, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 5 May 2017, 7-11 pm. North Florida's #1 place to dance, Rena's Ballroom, presents once again the Dueling Dance DJ's. Now three DJs, this time we have Jeremy South, Robert de Rochemont II and James Michael Davis III. They will be be dueling it out to see who can keep everyone's feet dancing. Not only do they play danceable music, they will be asking ladies to dance. Have a complimentary glass of red, white or chocolate wine with host Bob de Rochemont or BYOB. There will be snacks and desserts to keep you going. Swing dance contest. Best dressed contest. Mixers and ladies choice dances. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. RIck, 352-317-2357. $10. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Saturday 6 May 2017
Sat 6 May 2017, 7:30-11:30 pm. 7:30 pm Doors Open
7:45 - 8:45 pm Lesson
8:45 -11:30 pm Social Dance
Please join us for our 1st Saturday of the Month West Coast Swing dance with special Guest instructors Demery and Derek Leyva.
Who: Demery & Derek Leyva - Instructors, Josh Angel - DJ, Judi Markell - Hostess
What: A West Coast Swing lesson with Demery and Derek, followed by a West Coast Swing social dance with a little 2 Step, East Coast Swing, Waltz, and Night Club Two Step thrown in.
Where: The Movement Zumba Studio, 1212 North Main Street, Gainesville FL (next to Publix). The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $15, $10 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [facebook][email][events]
Sat 6 May 2017, 10:30 pm-2 am. Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, Reggaeton and more.
Vida Social Productions is happy to present:
Grand Opening of Latin Saturdays at Rain
The new home of Latin Saturdays is Rain Nightclub, come checkout the new sound and professional lights. The full bar carries the best bartenders in town. Ladies enjoy open bar until midnight.
Music by DJ RoRi from Venezuela and resident DJ Jonstar. Rain Nightclub and Lounge, 7 SW 1 Street, Gainesville. 305-824-7976. Salsa Mundial - [facebook][events]
Sunday 7 May 2017
Sun 7 May 2017. 5 pm Beginner class. 6 pm Intermediate class. 7 pm Social dance. Only $5 for both lessons and Social Dance. BOGO for students with ID. Private lessons available contact Carol Smith. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 7 May 2017, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
We will be playing with a new routine called Magic.
First Class Free
Single Class: $12
4-Class Pass: $40 (good for one month after first use)
Unlimited One Month: $60. Stillpoint Therapy Studio (right of the main building), 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 7 May 2017, 4-7 pm. 2:45 Waltzing. 3:30 Contra dancing beginner 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. $10, $8 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sun 7 May 2017, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Studio Percussion, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Ste 500, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 7 May 2017, 5 pm. No experience necessary. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $5-$10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Sun 7 May 2017, 7-9 pm. What is ecstatic dance? It is magical. It is mystical. It is freeing and wonderful. It is you. A time and place in sacred space to let go and live and be your self. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath be your guide. Let the music move you. No need to run or hide.
Join us in this free-form movement called ecstatic dance. Lead yourself through a mix of music from all different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
Come together with this ever-fresh and changing awesome group of beautiful people, for 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance. This will be followed by a scintillating gong bath and a delectable vegan potluck. Join with friends of new and old in a sweet community of soft-hearted people you're sure to be welcomed by.
Whether you think you can dance or not, please come out. This is an opportunity to step into the unknown and find ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Monday 8 May 2017
Mon 8 May 2017, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Hustle.
6:30 pm West Coast Swing.
7:30 pm Israeli Dancing.
No dancing on Mondays April 10 and April 17 due to Passover.
On Monday nights, we go at a pace for intermediate dancers. Beginners are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
On Thursday nights, the dances you learn are Argentine Tango, Salsa and West Coast Swing. On Thursday nights we go at a pace for beginners. Intermediate dancers are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, the faster you learn. To encourage you to dance twice a week, you get a big discount for coming on both Mondays and Thursdays.
The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge.
Cost:
$100 for six Mondays and six Thursdays, or
$45 for four Mondays, or
$75 for six Thursdays, or ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Mon 8 May 2017, 6:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Mon 8 May 2017, 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, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 8 May 2017, 7:15-8:15 pm. Learn authentic Brazilian partner samba from Rio de Janeiro and forro from the Brazilian northeast. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Mon 8 May 2017, 7:30-8:30 pm. 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Dance to a higher purpose. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. At 8:30 we will do Israeli partner dances for those that want. No partner needed. We rotate partners. You are not required to rotate. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Mon 8 May 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 9 May 2017
Tue 9 May 2017, 4:30-6 pm. Beginner and intermediate. Trinity Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53 Ave, Gainesville, 32653. Terrie Nielsen. $5. Line Dancing with Terrie Nielsen - [email][events]
Tue 9 May 2017, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 9 May 2017, 6:15-9 pm. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 9 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 9 May 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 9 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 9 May 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Tue 9 May 2017, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 10 May 2017
Wed 10 May 2017, 7-8 pm. This is an ongoing class. No prior experience in Hip-Hop is needed. Starts from the beginning, covering all of the basics. The music is great and the class is fun.
Mr. Dingle is an experiences dancer, instructor and choreographer. A graduate of Keiser University and Dreyfoos School of the Arts, he received further training from Julliard, Alvin Ailey, Tennessee Ballet and Howard University. Background includes TV commercials, halftime performances for NBA, commercial shots for Vogue, performances at the Kravis Center, Gusman Center, Tennessee Performing and Miami Arena among others. Dance forms taught include ballet, pointe, pas de deux, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary West African, Graham, Limon, Horton and Musical Theatre. Mr. Dingle will teach beginning through advanced and adult hip-hop as well as intermediate tap and jazz. 1325 NW 2 Street, Pofahl Studio, Gainesville. 352-373-1166. Pofahl Studio - [email][events]
Wed 10 May 2017, 7-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 10 May 2017, 7:30 pm. 7:30 Ballet. 8:30 Contemporary and Modern.
Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Wed 10 May 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 11 May 2017
Thu 11 May 2017, 12-1 pm. 12 to 12:30 Newcomers.
12:30 to 1:00 Regulars.
Everyone is encouraged to come for the whole time. The first half-hour caters to newcomers and the second half-hour caters to the regulars.
Have fun line dancing to a wide variety of music.
Register via Santa Fe College Community Education, under Seniors.
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $34. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 11 May 2017, 6-9 pm. 6 pm West Coast Swing
7 pm Salsa
8 pm Argentine Tango
8 to 10 pm Argentine Tango Practica
Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing.
From 8 to 9 pm there is a one hour Argentine Tango class. From 8 to 10 pm, overlapping with the class, is a two hour Argentine Tango practica. You can participate in either one. The cost for the practica is $5. Student aged folks can come to the practica for free.
On Thursday nights, we go at a pace for beginner dancers. Intermediate dancers are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
On Monday nights, the dances you learn are Hustle and West Coast Swing. On Monday nights we go at a pace for intermediate dancers. Beginners are welcome to attend and go at their own pace.
Note no dancing on Mondays April 10 and April 17 due to Passover.
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed.
The more you dance, ... Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][email][events]
Thu 11 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 11 May 2017, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 11 May 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Thu 11 May 2017, 8:30-10:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 12 May 2017
Fri 12 May 2017, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
We will be playing with a new routine called Magic.
First Class Free
Single Class: $12
4-Class Pass: $40 (good for one month after first use)
Unlimited One Month: $60. Stillpoint Therapy Studio (right of the main building), 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Fri 12 May 2017, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $4 donation to pay rent, $1 students, free first time. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 12 May 2017, 7:30-10 pm. Melrose Art and Culture Center, #301, Hwy 26, corner of Grove Street, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Fri 12 May 2017, 8-11 pm. With your Host, Bob de Rohemont, Sr. have a complimentary glass of red, white or chocolate wine, or BYOB. There will be hors d'ouervres and decadent desserts. Swing dance contest. Best dressed contest. Mixers and ladies choice dances. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. RIck, 352-317-2357. $12. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Saturday 13 May 2017
Sat 13 May to Sun 14 May 2017. Argentine Tango Workshops with Jorge Mendoza & Anabel Saldaña Martinez
Presented by DJ El Stevito & Milonga El Abrazo de Gainesville
4 Signature Workshops, 1 Milonga plus Show, 1 Pre-Milonga Class, Private Lesson Reservations Available
We welcome an exciting new young couple from Buenos Aires. Thuy discovered Jorge's talent--his clear concepts, his keen sense of how the body works and his genuine passion for the teaching of technique on her trip to Buenos Aires in October 2016.
Now Thuy's friends in Gainesville and additional Florida towns can benefit from his teaching, as she did.
These workshops will concentrate intensively on the smaller details--the hows, the whys, the how does it feels of social dancing elements (how posture comes about, what happens in the act of embracing, what are the actions of walking, and what are the effects that one lets them happen, what is a better understanding of disassociation and the ... The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Steve Littler, 352-226-1103. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][facebook][email][events]
Sat 13 May 2017, 8-10:30 pm. We will also be celebrating birthdays for this month. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. $10, $7 student. No partner necessary. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sat 13 May 2017, 10:30 pm-2 am. Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, Reggaeton and more.
Vida Social Productions is happy to present:
Grand Opening of Latin Saturdays at Rain
The new home of Latin Saturdays is Rain Nightclub, come checkout the new sound and professional lights. The full bar carries the best bartenders in town. Ladies enjoy open bar until midnight.
Music by DJ RoRi from Venezuela and resident DJ Jonstar. Rain Nightclub and Lounge, 7 SW 1 Street, Gainesville. 305-824-7976. Salsa Mundial - [facebook][events]
Sunday 14 May 2017
Sun 14 May 2017. Argentine Tango Workshops with Jorge Mendoza & Anabel Saldaña Martinez
Presented by DJ El Stevito & Milonga El Abrazo de Gainesville
4 Signature Workshops, 1 Milonga plus Show, 1 Pre-Milonga Class, Private Lesson Reservations Available
We welcome an exciting new young couple from Buenos Aires. Thuy discovered Jorge's talent--his clear concepts, his keen sense of how the body works and his genuine passion for the teaching of technique on her trip to Buenos Aires in October 2016.
Now Thuy's friends in Gainesville and additional Florida towns can benefit from his teaching, as she did.
These workshops will concentrate intensively on the smaller details--the hows, the whys, the how does it feels of social dancing elements (how posture comes about, what happens in the act of embracing, what are the actions of walking, and what are the effects that one lets them happen, what is a better understanding of disassociation and the ... The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Steve Littler, 352-226-1103. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][facebook][email][events]
Sun 14 May 2017, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
We will be playing with a new routine called Magic.
First Class Free
Single Class: $12
4-Class Pass: $40 (good for one month after first use)
Unlimited One Month: $60. Stillpoint Therapy Studio (right of the main building), 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 14 May 2017, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Studio Percussion, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Ste 500, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 14 May 2017, 5 pm. No experience necessary. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $5-$10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Sun 14 May 2017, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners
7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced
Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be.
Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level.
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][email][events]
Monday 15 May 2017
Mon 15 May 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm LA style salsa. 7:15 pm Casino style. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 15 May 2017, 6:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Mon 15 May 2017, 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, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 15 May 2017, 7:15-8:15 pm. Learn authentic Brazilian partner samba from Rio de Janeiro and forro from the Brazilian northeast. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Mon 15 May 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 16 May 2017
Tue 16 May 2017, 4:30-6 pm. Beginner and intermediate. Trinity Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53 Ave, Gainesville, 32653. Terrie Nielsen. $5. Line Dancing with Terrie Nielsen - [email][events]
Tue 16 May 2017, 6-10 pm. 6 to 7 pm Beginner lesson. 7:30 Open dancing. Our bi-weekly dance is held every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Some of them are themed to create a fun atmosphere for dancing these are only a suggestion they are not required. 1st and 3rd Tuesday. Music by Gail and Alan, The Keichers, Jr. Lesson by Ed and Louise Hanlon. Light Snacks and beverages provided. Singles and couples are welcome.
USA Dance Ocala Ballroom Dance Classes
Dancing is fun and easy. If you ever imagined learning to dance, or improving your dancing, this is the time to act. USA Dance Ocala is offering dance lessons immediately before our Tuesday dances. No partner required. Our dance instructors are Ed and Louise Hanlon, award winning champion DanceSport competitors, and Greg Nelson and
Rachel Palmieri, dance competitors and certified dance instructors. Our dance instructors will have you learning quickly and you will have fun. From now through June, the lesson ... Armenian Hall, 8831 SE 58th Avenue (Baseline Rd), Ocala, 34480. Pat Vollman, 352-307-8486. USA Dance Ocala - [more][usadanceocala][email][events]
Tue 16 May 2017, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 16 May 2017, 6:15-9 pm. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 16 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 16 May 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 16 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 16 May 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Tue 16 May 2017, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 17 May 2017
Wed 17 May 2017, 7-8 pm. This is an ongoing class. No prior experience in Hip-Hop is needed. Starts from the beginning, covering all of the basics. The music is great and the class is fun.
Mr. Dingle is an experiences dancer, instructor and choreographer. A graduate of Keiser University and Dreyfoos School of the Arts, he received further training from Julliard, Alvin Ailey, Tennessee Ballet and Howard University. Background includes TV commercials, halftime performances for NBA, commercial shots for Vogue, performances at the Kravis Center, Gusman Center, Tennessee Performing and Miami Arena among others. Dance forms taught include ballet, pointe, pas de deux, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary West African, Graham, Limon, Horton and Musical Theatre. Mr. Dingle will teach beginning through advanced and adult hip-hop as well as intermediate tap and jazz. 1325 NW 2 Street, Pofahl Studio, Gainesville. 352-373-1166. Pofahl Studio - [email][events]
Wed 17 May 2017, 7-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 17 May 2017, 7:30 pm. 7:30 Ballet. 8:30 Contemporary and Modern.
Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Wed 17 May 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 18 May 2017
Thu 18 May 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm Casino style. 7:15 pm LA style salsa and Bachata alternating each week. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 18 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 18 May 2017, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 18 May 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Thu 18 May 2017, 8:30-10:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Thu 18 May 2017, 8:30 pm-12 am. Free lesson followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Friday 19 May 2017
Fri 19 May 2017, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
We will be playing with a new routine called Magic.
First Class Free
Single Class: $12
4-Class Pass: $40 (good for one month after first use)
Unlimited One Month: $60. Stillpoint Therapy Studio (right of the main building), 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Fri 19 May 2017, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $4 donation for rent, $1 students, free first time. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 19 May 2017, 7:30-11 pm. Doors open at 7:30. Fun starts at 8 pm. With your Host, Bob de Rohemont, Sr. have a complimentary glass of red, white or chocolate wine, or BYOB. There will be hors d'ouervres and decadent desserts. Swing dance contest. Best dressed contest. Mixers and ladies choice dances. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. RIck, 352-317-2357. $10 to $15 depending on entertainment. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Fri 19 May 2017, 10 pm-2 am. DJ Mike will be playing your favorite salsa, bachata, and more all night long.
$7 ($5 if you come in before 10:20)
$2 discount for out-of-town guests. Just show your photo ID at the door. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [facebook][email][events]
Saturday 20 May 2017
Sat 20 May 2017, 7-10 pm. 5:45 Waltz. 6:30 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 20 May 2017, 8:30-12:30 pm. Please come to share great tango music and connect with us in tango embraces, socializing and food/drink! Attendance is free (but we appreciate very much that you always bring food and beverages to share). In a Private Home, Gainesville, 32605. David Chayes. Tango with Thuy - [facebook][email][events]
Sat 20 May 2017, 10:30 pm-2 am. Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, Reggaeton and more.
Vida Social Productions is happy to present:
Grand Opening of Latin Saturdays at Rain
The new home of Latin Saturdays is Rain Nightclub, come checkout the new sound and professional lights. The full bar carries the best bartenders in town. Ladies enjoy open bar until midnight.
Music by DJ RoRi from Venezuela and resident DJ Jonstar. Rain Nightclub and Lounge, 7 SW 1 Street, Gainesville. 305-824-7976. Salsa Mundial - [facebook][events]
Sunday 21 May 2017
Sun 21 May 2017. 5 pm Beginner class. 6 pm Intermediate class. 7 pm Social dance. Only $5 for both lessons and Social Dance. BOGO for students with ID. Private lessons available contact Carol Smith. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 21 May 2017, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
We will be playing with a new routine called Magic.
First Class Free
Single Class: $12
4-Class Pass: $40 (good for one month after first use)
Unlimited One Month: $60. Stillpoint Therapy Studio (right of the main building), 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 21 May 2017, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Greetings vintage waltzers.
Don Page will be there by 10:15. Set up should not take too long. Rena's Ballroom has plenty of tables, chairs and other amenities to help us be very comfortable. Parking space extends east and west along the back of the studio building.
Invite a new dancer. Bring a friend. First time attendees get in free. Otherwise, $5 students. $10 adults. Please wear non-scuff shoes in the building.
Please bring a covered dish to share. Don will have the coffee on for you. Please wear non-scuff shoes in the building.
Bob has disallowed me making coffee there as he said that there is a chance doing so would trip a circuit breaker and shut down one of the air conditioners. Bob has another coffee option there that might interest you. Some have said that it is delicious.
A dance lesson is not planned. Many of our dancers will provide assistance to new or advanced dancers if asked to do so. It is that simple to ... Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32609. Joyce Thompson 352-371-8054, Don Page 352-377-1918. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [more][email][events]
Sun 21 May 2017, 2:30-4:30 pm. A variety of ballroom music including Latin, foxtrot and swing. You do not need a partner and even if you do not dance you can come and enjoy a wide variety of music, socialize, or just watch the fun. Cookies provided and water and soft drinks are available, you may want to bring light snacks to share. Also you may bring your own beer and wine (restrictions will apply). Please drink responsibly. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Gary Cook, 352-481-2576. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Sun 21 May 2017, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Studio Percussion, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Ste 500, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 21 May 2017, 5 pm. No experience necessary. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $5-$10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Sun 21 May 2017, 7-9 pm. What is ecstatic dance? It is magical. It is mystical. It is freeing and wonderful. It is you. A time and place in sacred space to let go and live and be your self. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath be your guide. Let the music move you. No need to run or hide.
Join us in this free-form movement called ecstatic dance. Lead yourself through a mix of music from all different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
Come together with this ever-fresh and changing awesome group of beautiful people, for 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance. This will be followed by a scintillating gong bath and a delectable vegan potluck. Join with friends of new and old in a sweet community of soft-hearted people you're sure to be welcomed by.
Whether you think you can dance or not, please come out. This is an opportunity to step into the unknown and find ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Monday 22 May 2017
Mon 22 May 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm LA style salsa. 7:15 pm Casino style. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 22 May 2017, 6:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Mon 22 May 2017, 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, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 22 May 2017, 7:15-8:15 pm. Learn authentic Brazilian partner samba from Rio de Janeiro and forro from the Brazilian northeast. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Mon 22 May 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 23 May 2017
Tue 23 May 2017, 4:30-6 pm. Beginner and intermediate. Trinity Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53 Ave, Gainesville, 32653. Terrie Nielsen. $5. Line Dancing with Terrie Nielsen - [email][events]
Tue 23 May 2017, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 23 May 2017, 6:15-9 pm. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 23 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 23 May 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 23 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 23 May 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Tue 23 May 2017, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 24 May 2017
Wed 24 May 2017, 7-8 pm. This is an ongoing class. No prior experience in Hip-Hop is needed. Starts from the beginning, covering all of the basics. The music is great and the class is fun.
Mr. Dingle is an experiences dancer, instructor and choreographer. A graduate of Keiser University and Dreyfoos School of the Arts, he received further training from Julliard, Alvin Ailey, Tennessee Ballet and Howard University. Background includes TV commercials, halftime performances for NBA, commercial shots for Vogue, performances at the Kravis Center, Gusman Center, Tennessee Performing and Miami Arena among others. Dance forms taught include ballet, pointe, pas de deux, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary West African, Graham, Limon, Horton and Musical Theatre. Mr. Dingle will teach beginning through advanced and adult hip-hop as well as intermediate tap and jazz. 1325 NW 2 Street, Pofahl Studio, Gainesville. 352-373-1166. Pofahl Studio - [email][events]
Wed 24 May 2017, 7-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 24 May 2017, 7:30 pm. 7:30 Ballet. 8:30 Contemporary and Modern.
Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Wed 24 May 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 25 May 2017
Thu 25 May 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm Casino style. 7:15 pm LA style salsa (Bachata every other Thursday). Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 25 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 25 May 2017, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 25 May 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Thu 25 May 2017, 8:30-10:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 26 May 2017
Fri 26 May 2017, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
We will be playing with a new routine called Magic.
First Class Free
Single Class: $12
4-Class Pass: $40 (good for one month after first use)
Unlimited One Month: $60. Stillpoint Therapy Studio (right of the main building), 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Fri 26 May 2017, 7:15-8:30 pm. Dance downtown in Gainesville at ArtWalk at CMC. Dance begins at 8 pm. Meet at 7:15 to practice. Address: 433 S Main St., Gainesville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 26 May 2017, 7:30-11 pm. Doors open at 7:30. Fun starts at 8 pm. With your Host, Bob de Rohemont, Sr. have a complimentary glass of red, white or chocolate wine, or BYOB. There will be hors d'ouervres and decadent desserts. Swing dance contest. Best dressed contest. Mixers and ladies choice dances. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. RIck, 352-317-2357. $10 to $15 depending on entertainment. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Fri 26 May 2017, 8:30 pm-12 am. Free lesson followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Saturday 27 May 2017
Sat 27 May 2017, 8-10:30 pm. We will also be celebrating birthdays for this month. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. $10, $7 student. No partner necessary. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sat 27 May 2017, 10:30 pm-2 am. Merengue, Bachata, Salsa, Reggaeton and more.
Vida Social Productions is happy to present:
Grand Opening of Latin Saturdays at Rain
The new home of Latin Saturdays is Rain Nightclub, come checkout the new sound and professional lights. The full bar carries the best bartenders in town. Ladies enjoy open bar until midnight.
Music by DJ RoRi from Venezuela and resident DJ Jonstar. Rain Nightclub and Lounge, 7 SW 1 Street, Gainesville. 305-824-7976. Salsa Mundial - [facebook][events]
Sunday 28 May 2017
Sun 28 May 2017. 5 pm Beginner class. 6 pm Intermediate class. 7 pm Social dance. Only $5 for both lessons and Social Dance. BOGO for students with ID. Private lessons available contact Carol Smith. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 28 May 2017, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Studio Percussion, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Ste 500, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 28 May 2017, 5 pm. No experience necessary. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $5-$10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Monday 29 May 2017
Mon 29 May 2017, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Waltz
6:30 pm Rumba
7:30 pm Israeli Dancing
Join us for this one week interlude before our new series starts next week.
Participate in the lesson or just dance. Suitable for all levels, including new dancers as well as experienced dancers.
Couples friendly. You do not have to rotate. You can rotate as much or as little as you want.
Singles friendly. No partner needed.
$15 for the one night, or
$10 if you took the last series or are taking the next series, or
$5 for college age. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Mon 29 May 2017, 6 pm. 6 pm LA style salsa. 7:15 pm Casino style. Reitz Union, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 29 May 2017, 6:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Mon 29 May 2017, 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, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 29 May 2017, 7:15-8:15 pm. Learn authentic Brazilian partner samba from Rio de Janeiro and forro from the Brazilian northeast. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Mon 29 May 2017, 7:30-8:30 pm. 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Dance to a higher purpose. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. At 8:30 we will do Israeli partner dances for those that want. No partner needed. We rotate partners. You are not required to rotate. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Mon 29 May 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 30 May 2017
Tue 30 May 2017, 4:30-6 pm. Beginner and intermediate. Trinity Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53 Ave, Gainesville, 32653. Terrie Nielsen. $5. Line Dancing with Terrie Nielsen - [email][events]
Tue 30 May 2017, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 30 May 2017, 6:15-9 pm. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 30 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 30 May 2017, 7-9 pm. We clog for fun and exercise. All ages and skill levels are welcome. It is best to text message us to make sure we will be there. We are pretty reliably there each week, but sometimes need to cancel. Grace Baptist Church, 7100 NW 39 Averue, Gainesville. Gail Roser, 352-256-3742. Hogtown Heelers - [email][events]
Tue 30 May 2017, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 30 May 2017, 7:30 pm. Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Tue 30 May 2017, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 31 May 2017
Wed 31 May 2017, 7-8 pm. This is an ongoing class. No prior experience in Hip-Hop is needed. Starts from the beginning, covering all of the basics. The music is great and the class is fun.
Mr. Dingle is an experiences dancer, instructor and choreographer. A graduate of Keiser University and Dreyfoos School of the Arts, he received further training from Julliard, Alvin Ailey, Tennessee Ballet and Howard University. Background includes TV commercials, halftime performances for NBA, commercial shots for Vogue, performances at the Kravis Center, Gusman Center, Tennessee Performing and Miami Arena among others. Dance forms taught include ballet, pointe, pas de deux, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary West African, Graham, Limon, Horton and Musical Theatre. Mr. Dingle will teach beginning through advanced and adult hip-hop as well as intermediate tap and jazz. 1325 NW 2 Street, Pofahl Studio, Gainesville. 352-373-1166. Pofahl Studio - [email][events]
Wed 31 May 2017, 7:30 pm. 7:30 Ballet. 8:30 Contemporary and Modern.
Do you ever just feel like busting a move? IndepenDance Studio would like to invite you to come try our Adult Classes. If you are new to the studio your first class is free.
We currently offer the following classes:
Adult Clogging - Mon, 630pm & 730pm
Adult Hip Hop - Tue, 730pm
Adult Ballet - Wed, 730pm
Adult Contemporary & Modern - Wed, 830pm
Adult Jazz - Thur, 730pm
If you are a returning member, classes are $10 to drop-in, or purchase a package deal to receive special discounts. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainseville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [email][events]
Wed 31 May 2017, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]