Ongoing
Thursdays
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]
2022
February 2022
Wednesday 2 February 2022
Wed 2 Feb 2022, 7:30-10 pm. Happy New Year!! Florida Swing Dancing Club returns with Wednesday night dances at the UF Reitz Union dance studios!! We now have TWO levels of lessons for you to choose from!
Come learn how to dance Lindy Hop and dance the night away to swing music! No dance partner or previous dance experience is required, and this event is open to all members of the Gainesville community! Here are the details:
PRICE: Absolutely FREE!!
WHERE: UF Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the Lower Level (i.e. basement) of the UF Reitz Union
WHEN:
- 7:30 - 8:30 pm | Lessons, choose one!
---> Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson ( Dance Studio A )
---> Upper Level Lindy Hop Lesson* ( Dance Studio B )
- 8:30 - 10:00 pm | Open Practice & Social Dancing ( Dance Studio A )
PARKING: Parking is free at the Reitz Union Parking Garage after 4:30 pm. For most other parking lots at UF, parking decal restrictions lift after 5:30 pm. We recommend coming 15 m ... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Wednesday 9 February 2022
Wed 9 Feb 2022, 7:30-10 pm. Happy New Year!! Florida Swing Dancing Club returns with Wednesday night dances at the UF Reitz Union dance studios!! We now have TWO levels of lessons for you to choose from!
Come learn how to dance Lindy Hop and dance the night away to swing music! No dance partner or previous dance experience is required, and this event is open to all members of the Gainesville community! Here are the details:
PRICE: Absolutely FREE!!
WHERE: UF Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the Lower Level (i.e. basement) of the UF Reitz Union
WHEN:
- 7:30 - 8:30 pm | Lessons, choose one!
---> Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson ( Dance Studio A )
---> Upper Level Lindy Hop Lesson* ( Dance Studio B )
- 8:30 - 10:00 pm | Open Practice & Social Dancing ( Dance Studio A )
PARKING: Parking is free at the Reitz Union Parking Garage after 4:30 pm. For most other parking lots at UF, parking decal restrictions lift after 5:30 pm. We recommend coming 15 m ... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Saturday 12 February 2022
Sat 12 Feb 2022, 7-10 pm. Enlightened Rogues are one wildly talented band that was one of the first to play out here. Bring your dancing shoes. Inside or Outside TBD. Please call ahead if it matters to you.
The Depot and Speakeasy Room is located in a historic train station built in 1881. Come enjoy fresh, traditionally made pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, and wings. Florida craft beers on tap and wine available. Full liquor and whiskey cabinet! Live Music on the weekends.
http://thedepot1881.co. The Depot and Speakeasy Room, 22060 N US Hwy 441, Micanopy, 32667. 352-591-0145. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Monday 14 February 2022
Mon 14 Feb 2022, 8-9:45 pm. 8:00 Lindy Hop Lesson
9:00 Open Practice
Making a comeback for 2022!
Hi there! My name is Chris Ortega. When I went to my first swing dance 3+ years ago here in Gainesville, I instantly fell in love with Lindy Hop and swing dancing, and I want to share this awesome dance style with you!!
Join me and Jennifer Fill on Monday nights at the UF Reitz Union Dance Studios for a FREE 1-hour Intermediate lesson each night followed by 45 minutes of open practice. Here's the lowdown:
PRICE: Absolutely FREE!!
WHERE: UF Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the Lower Level (i.e. basement) of the UF Reitz Union
WHEN:
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm | Intermediate Lindy Hop Lesson*
- 9:00 - 9:45 pm | Open Practice
PARKING: Parking is free at the Reitz Union Parking Garage after 4:30 pm. For most other parking lots at UF, parking decal restrictions lift after 5:30 pm. I recommend coming 15 minutes early if it's your first time coming to the Reit ... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Wednesday 16 February 2022
Wed 16 Feb 2022, 7:30-10 pm. Happy New Year!! Florida Swing Dancing Club returns with Wednesday night dances at the UF Reitz Union dance studios!! We now have TWO levels of lessons for you to choose from!
Come learn how to dance Lindy Hop and dance the night away to swing music! No dance partner or previous dance experience is required, and this event is open to all members of the Gainesville community! Here are the details:
PRICE: Absolutely FREE!!
WHERE: UF Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the Lower Level (i.e. basement) of the UF Reitz Union
WHEN:
- 7:30 - 8:30 pm | Lessons, choose one!
---> Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson ( Dance Studio A )
---> Upper Level Lindy Hop Lesson* ( Dance Studio B )
- 8:30 - 10:00 pm | Open Practice & Social Dancing ( Dance Studio A )
PARKING: Parking is free at the Reitz Union Parking Garage after 4:30 pm. For most other parking lots at UF, parking decal restrictions lift after 5:30 pm. We recommend coming 15 m ... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Monday 21 February 2022
Mon 21 Feb 2022, 8-9:45 pm. 8:00 Lindy Hop Lesson
9:00 Open Practice
Making a comeback for 2022!
Hi there! My name is Chris Ortega. When I went to my first swing dance 3+ years ago here in Gainesville, I instantly fell in love with Lindy Hop and swing dancing, and I want to share this awesome dance style with you!!
Join me and Jennifer Fill on Monday nights at the UF Reitz Union Dance Studios for a FREE 1-hour Intermediate lesson each night followed by 45 minutes of open practice. Here's the lowdown:
PRICE: Absolutely FREE!!
WHERE: UF Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the Lower Level (i.e. basement) of the UF Reitz Union
WHEN:
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm | Intermediate Lindy Hop Lesson*
- 9:00 - 9:45 pm | Open Practice
PARKING: Parking is free at the Reitz Union Parking Garage after 4:30 pm. For most other parking lots at UF, parking decal restrictions lift after 5:30 pm. I recommend coming 15 minutes early if it's your first time coming to the Reit ... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Wednesday 23 February 2022
Wed 23 Feb 2022, 7:30-10 pm. Happy New Year!! Florida Swing Dancing Club returns with Wednesday night dances at the UF Reitz Union dance studios!! We now have TWO levels of lessons for you to choose from!
Come learn how to dance Lindy Hop and dance the night away to swing music! No dance partner or previous dance experience is required, and this event is open to all members of the Gainesville community! Here are the details:
PRICE: Absolutely FREE!!
WHERE: UF Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the Lower Level (i.e. basement) of the UF Reitz Union
WHEN:
- 7:30 - 8:30 pm | Lessons, choose one!
---> Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson ( Dance Studio A )
---> Upper Level Lindy Hop Lesson* ( Dance Studio B )
- 8:30 - 10:00 pm | Open Practice & Social Dancing ( Dance Studio A )
PARKING: Parking is free at the Reitz Union Parking Garage after 4:30 pm. For most other parking lots at UF, parking decal restrictions lift after 5:30 pm. We recommend coming 15 m ... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Monday 28 February 2022
Mon 28 Feb 2022, 8-9:45 pm. 8:00 Lindy Hop Lesson
9:00 Open Practice
Making a comeback for 2022!
Hi there! My name is Chris Ortega. When I went to my first swing dance 3+ years ago here in Gainesville, I instantly fell in love with Lindy Hop and swing dancing, and I want to share this awesome dance style with you!!
Join me and Jennifer Fill on Monday nights at the UF Reitz Union Dance Studios for a FREE 1-hour Intermediate lesson each night followed by 45 minutes of open practice. Here's the lowdown:
PRICE: Absolutely FREE!!
WHERE: UF Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the Lower Level (i.e. basement) of the UF Reitz Union
WHEN:
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm | Intermediate Lindy Hop Lesson*
- 9:00 - 9:45 pm | Open Practice
PARKING: Parking is free at the Reitz Union Parking Garage after 4:30 pm. For most other parking lots at UF, parking decal restrictions lift after 5:30 pm. I recommend coming 15 minutes early if it's your first time coming to the Reit ... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]