Ongoing
Mondays
Ongoing Mondays, 6-8 pm. We will be changing dances every week for the first month. After that we will pick 2 foundational dances and build on them for the whole month.
No partner needed.
CLAP Learning Art Program, 46 E Noble Avenue, Williston. 352-256-4395, clapandtutoring@gmail.com. $25 per person. Public - [claptutoring][facebook][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 6:15 pm. Casino Rueda style salsa is a Cuban based dance style, often danced in a circle. With high group participation and partner switching in the middle of the dance, we highly encourage our students to start with Casino. We also offer a student performance team in this style of salsa!
Casino classes are at 6:15 every Monday, and at 7:30 every Wednesday after Variety Hour. We also have advanced Casino classes on Thursdays after our rotating Latin Series.
On 1 style salsa, also known as LA salsa, is a popular style of salsa dancing that originated in Los Angeles, California. It is characterized by its linear style, meaning dancers move along a line, back and forth, as opposed to the circular motion seen in other salsa styles like Casino. Our advanced performance team dances this style.
On 1 classes are at 7:30 every Monday after Casino Salsa. We also have advanced On 1 classes rotating in our Latin Series.
Our Latin Series is a ro ... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. AscenDance Salsa Company, ascendancesalsacompany@gmail.com. Public - [more][ascendancesalsa][events]
Wednesdays
Ongoing Wednesdays, 6:15 pm. Casino Rueda style salsa is a Cuban based dance style, often danced in a circle. With high group participation and partner switching in the middle of the dance, we highly encourage our students to start with Casino. We also offer a student performance team in this style of salsa!
Casino classes are at 6:15 every Monday, and at 7:30 every Wednesday after Variety Hour. We also have advanced Casino classes on Thursdays after our rotating Latin Series.
On 1 style salsa, also known as LA salsa, is a popular style of salsa dancing that originated in Los Angeles, California. It is characterized by its linear style, meaning dancers move along a line, back and forth, as opposed to the circular motion seen in other salsa styles like Casino. Our advanced performance team dances this style.
On 1 classes are at 7:30 every Monday after Casino Salsa. We also have advanced On 1 classes rotating in our Latin Series.
Our Latin Series is a ro ... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. AscenDance Salsa Company, ascendancesalsacompany@gmail.com. Public - [more][ascendancesalsa][events]
Thursdays
Ongoing Thursdays, 1-5 pm. 1 pm Intermediate to Advanced $6
3 pm Improver $3
4 pm Beginner $3
Line dancing with instructor Weber Wen. Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala, 34476. Weber Wen, yfwen@yahoo.com. Public - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:15 pm. Casino Rueda style salsa is a Cuban based dance style, often danced in a circle. With high group participation and partner switching in the middle of the dance, we highly encourage our students to start with Casino. We also offer a student performance team in this style of salsa!
Casino classes are at 6:15 every Monday, and at 7:30 every Wednesday after Variety Hour. We also have advanced Casino classes on Thursdays after our rotating Latin Series.
On 1 style salsa, also known as LA salsa, is a popular style of salsa dancing that originated in Los Angeles, California. It is characterized by its linear style, meaning dancers move along a line, back and forth, as opposed to the circular motion seen in other salsa styles like Casino. Our advanced performance team dances this style.
On 1 classes are at 7:30 every Monday after Casino Salsa. We also have advanced On 1 classes rotating in our Latin Series.
Our Latin Series is a ro ... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. Gator Salsa Club, info@gatorsalsa.club. Public - [more][ascendancesalsa][events]
Fridays
Ongoing Fridays, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 pm Doors Open
7 - 9 pm Dance
Every Friday with Happiness Coach Angela Dragon.
On the big, beautiful dance floor at Gainesville Movement Studio.
Register online today.
http://bit.ly/3X5ykNM
$25 in advance; $30 at the door
Part early-evening dance party, part sacred somatic journey, Ecstatic Dance is an opportunity to feel liberated in your body while building a strong sense of community and belonging. This is Gainesville's FIRST weekly Ecstatic Dance since Covid and it is happening on the spongy-soft dance floor of the gorgeous Gainesville Movement Studio. We are doing a trial run of weekly dances for the next four weeks, so if you want weekly dances to continue, please come out and bring your friends.
New to the global Ecstatic Dance community? Read on, and know that you will be welcomed with open arms.
At Ecstatic Dance, we let go of talking, kick off our shoes, and move however our bodies choose. Imagine be ... Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609-3763. 352-757-2932, info@gainesvillemovement.com. Public - [more][facebook][events]
Other
Ongoing Other, 8:15 pm. Pole dance classes weekly.
At Happy Kiss Pole, we believe in the transformative power of movement. What began as a dream in 2014, blossomed into a haven for self-expression, exploration, and empowerment. Nestled in the heart of Gainesville, FL our studio started in the spare bedroom of our founder's home. From those humble beginnings, we've grown into a vibrant community dedicated to celebrating everyone who steps into our space through the art of pole dance.
Founded by Johanna Monserratte, Happy Kiss Pole Dance was born out of a passion for movement and a desire to create a space where everyone feels welcome. Inspired by the liberating and sensual aspects of pole dance, our studio embodies the values of haven, play, and voice. These principles guide everything we do, from our classes to our community events. Happy Kiss Pole Dance, 501 NW 23 Ave, Suite B, Gainesville, 32609. Johanna Monserratte, 352-448-1128, Info@happykisspoledance.com. Public - [happykisspoledance][events]
2025
February 2025
Monday 3 February 2025
Mon 3 Feb, 8:15 pm. This series meets 4 times. Make sure you can attend all the series dates for this series before signing up.
8:15 PM on Mon, January 13, 2025
8:15 PM on Mon, January 20, 2025
9:15 PM on Mon, January 27, 2025
8:15 PM on Mon, February 03, 2025
Welcome to Happy Kiss
Never taken a pole class before and want to be welcomed into our haven? Immersion is for you. You will not only learn pole dancing basics, you also will be welcomed into our community and have a chance to take a break, take up space and play.
What to wear:
Shorts or leggings, a breathable top, socks or bare feet. Make sure not to wear any lotion and no jewelry. Bring a water bottle and an open mind.
Intro Session Policies:
NO REFUNDS or make-up classes. Classes are non-transferable. If you need to re-schedule your session, contact us 72 hours prior to the start of the session. Any requests to re-schedule after that window will be subject to a $20 reschedu ... 501 NW 23 Ave, Suite B, Gainesville, 32609. Happy Kiss Pole Dance, 352-448-1128, Info@happykisspoledance.com. Public - [more][happykisspoledance][facebook][events]
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Wed 12 Feb, 7-9 pm. 5-7 pm Happy Hour
7-9 pm Dance Workshop
Dance Workshop
Join us in the courtyard for a free dance workshop and social dancing with instructors Angela DeBono and Joe Dorsey.
Happy Hour
$2 off all beers
$2 off all wine by the glass
$2 off select appetizers
$5 off all bottles of wine
Join us at Samba Brazilian Kitchen in the Haile Village for a free Latin dance workshop and social dancing under the stars. Enjoy our happy hour specials then dance the night away.
Samba Brazilian Kitchen, 5141 SW 91 Way, Gainesville, 32608-8183. 352-554-4253. Public - [facebook][events]
Thursday 13 February 2025
Thu 13 Feb, 10 am-2 pm. Get ready to feel the love. Touching Hearts at Home, alongside our incredible community partners, invites you to our second annual Touching Hearts at Home Valentine's Day Senior Prom, a heartwarming event benefiting ElderCare of Alachua County and presented by The Village at Gainesville.
What is on the Love-Loaded Agenda?
Treats and Sweets: Indulge in delicious goodies to make your heart smile.
Groove and Move: Dance to tunes that bring back memories and create new ones.
Snap and Share: Strike a pose in our fun photo booth.
Pucker Up: Steal a kiss at our Hershey's kissing booth.
Dress to Impress: Show off in our costume contest and maybe even be crowned Prom Queen or King of Hearts.
Raffles and Giggles: Win delightful prizes and enjoy a host of fun activities.
A huge shout-out to our marvelous sponsors: Touching Hearts at Home, The Village at Gainesville, Haven Hospice, Magnolia Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, Lif ... Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Blvd, Gainesville. 352-225-3727, c.ramos@touchinghearts.com. Free. Public - [more][eldercare][events]
Friday 14 February 2025
Fri 14 Feb, 6-11 pm. This Valentine’s Day, join us for a dance party with DJ A-Train—where the music hits hard, the energy is electric, and your loved ones take center stage.
Whether you are rolling in with your partner, your crew, or flying solo, DJ A-Train will keep the dance floor alive with nonstop Valentine's favorites to make this a night you will not forget.
Forget the clichés—bring your best moves and let us light up Valentine’s in style. See you there. Depot Village, 404 SE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Public - [facebook][events]
Fri 14 Feb, 6:30-10 pm. 6:30 - 7:30 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Dance with SF Jazz Ensemble
Swing into the Spirit of Valentine’s Day at Santa Fe College. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy a night filled with laughter and dancing at Santa Fe College. The semi-formal event will include light refreshments and free swing dance instruction.
Tickets are $10 per person and are available from the Fine Arts Hall Box Office at 352-395-4181 or online at: showpass.com/valentines-swing-dance-3.
From 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., experienced instructors will teach the basics of swing dance. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., SF Associate Professor of Music and Band Director David L. Smith will conduct the SF Jazz Ensemble providing live music for the evening. The band will perform popular jazz tunes and arrangements from some of the most important big band leaders from that era including Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Benny Goodman.
With live music and a focus on timeless classics, the eve ... Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall, 3000 Northwest 83 Street, Gainesville, 32606. 352-395-4181. Public - [more][facebook][events]
Saturday 15 February 2025
Sat 15 Feb, 7 pm. Salsa Night.
Eat Salsa. Dance Salsa. Bring Your Favorite Salsa.
Join us for a night of delicious flavors and sizzling dance moves. Bring your favorite homemade salsa, and we will bring the chips. Then, hit the dance floor to the electrifying beats of Agpa and A-Train.
Please label your salsas with mild, medium, hot or the relevant heat level.
Come hungry, come ready to dance, and let us spice up the night together.
Depot Village, 404 SE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Public - [depotvillage][events]
Monday 17 February 2025
Mon 17 Feb, 6-8 pm. 6 pm Rumba
7 pm Tango
No partner needed.
We will be changing dances every week for the first month. After that we will pick 2 foundational dances and build on them for the whole month. CLAP Learning Art Program, 46 E Noble Avenue, Williston. 352-256-4395, clapandtutoring@gmail.com. $25 per person. Public - [claptutoring][facebook][events]
Friday 21 February 2025
Fri 21 Feb, 7-9 pm. Come dance with us. Dancing includes Ballroom, Swing, Latin, Country, Two-Step. Everyone welcome. High Springs Civic Center, 19107 NW 240 Street, High Springs, 32643. 386-454-6228, communitydance8@gmail.com. Public - [highsprings][events]
Saturday 22 February 2025
Sat 22 Feb, 9 am. Non-Sanctioned BBQ Contest (Commercial and Backyard), Car Show, Live Blues Music, Food Trucks, Vendors. Vendor registration is open.
The Newberry Historic District is a U.S. historic district encompasses approximately 400 acres, bounded by Northwest 2nd Avenue, Northwest 2nd Street, Lucile Street, and Northwest seventh Street. It contains 48 historic buildings. Newberry Historic District, Newberry. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Public - [facebook][events]
Friday 28 February 2025
Fri 28 Feb, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 pm Doors Open
7 - 9 pm Dance
Every Friday with Happiness Coach Angela Dragon.
On the big, beautiful dance floor at Gainesville Movement Studio.
Register online today.
http://bit.ly/3X5ykNM
$25 in advance; $30 at the door
Part early-evening dance party, part sacred somatic journey, Ecstatic Dance is an opportunity to feel liberated in your body while building a strong sense of community and belonging. This is Gainesville's FIRST weekly Ecstatic Dance since Covid and it is happening on the spongy-soft dance floor of the gorgeous Gainesville Movement Studio. We are doing a trial run of weekly dances for the next four weeks, so if you want weekly dances to continue, please come out and bring your friends.
New to the global Ecstatic Dance community? Read on, and know that you will be welcomed with open arms.
At Ecstatic Dance, we let go of talking, kick off our shoes, and move however our bodies choose. Imagine be ... Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609-3763. 352-757-2932, info@gainesvillemovement.com. Public - [more][facebook][events]