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, niagainesville@gmail.com. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][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. najmahdance@gmail.com. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [events]
Ongoing Sundays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Weekly class. Confirm the date and time before going because they may change.
Check the room number.
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.
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, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. uftango@gmail.com. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][events]
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]
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, flamerritt@hotmail.com. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7-9 pm. No dancing April 14 due to Passover.
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, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [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]
Ongoing Mondays, 8:15-9:15 pm. Monday
8:15-9:15 bachata beginners only
Tuesday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Wednesday
8:15-9:15 salsa beginners only
Thursday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Make your reservations and pay at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com.
Walk ins are also welcome. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244, bailacaliente1@gmail.com. Baila Caliente - [facebook][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. 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, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Swing Dance Gainesville - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-9:15 pm. 6:30 pm - Casino Salsa
7:30 pm - Social dancing. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. Gator Salsa Club, info@gatorsalsa.club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. 6:30 pm Tuesdays in Gainesville
7:00 pm Thursdays in High Springs
The lessons are repeated on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meizon Church, 3411 NW 83 Street, Gainesville. Robin Fraser, 352-317-1636, robin.frazer@yahoo.com. $5. Grand Squares - [facebook][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. Monday
8:15-9:15 bachata beginners only
Tuesday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Wednesday
8:15-9:15 salsa beginners only
Thursday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Make your reservations and pay at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com.
Walk ins are also welcome. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244, bailacaliente1@gmail.com. Baila Caliente - [facebook][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, 12-1 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, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][events]
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]
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, Jbramb@gmail.com. Free. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [gifd][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, pham.andrea@gmail.com. Tango Papirusa - [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]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 8:15-9:15 pm. Monday
8:15-9:15 bachata beginners only
Tuesday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Wednesday
8:15-9:15 salsa beginners only
Thursday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Make your reservations and pay at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com.
Walk ins are also welcome. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244, bailacaliente1@gmail.com. Baila Caliente - [facebook][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, 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. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Lindy Swing or other
8:00 pm Waltz or other
Dances determined by those attending.
$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, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Swing Dance Gainesville - [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, parris@parrisdance.com. $12. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][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]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Watters Dance Studio, 16 NW 70 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Karen Muratti, bellydanceblissfl@gmail.com. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][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, info@gatorsalsa.club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7-9 pm. 6:30 pm Tuesdays in Gainesville
7:00 pm Thursdays in High Springs
The lessons are repeated on Tuesdays and Thursdays. High Springs Civic Center, 19107 NW 24 Street, Gainesville. Deborah Cassidy, 352-262-0760, Becky Thompson, 386-216-6976. $5. Grand Squares - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:15-9:15 pm. Monday
8:15-9:15 bachata beginners only
Tuesday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Wednesday
8:15-9:15 salsa beginners only
Thursday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Make your reservations and pay at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com.
Walk ins are also welcome. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244, bailacaliente1@gmail.com. Baila Caliente - [facebook][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, SwingDancing.Gainesville@gmail.com. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [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. 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 dance@arthurmurrayocala.com. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [dance][facebook][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, jacquelinevaldezstudio@gmail.com. Jacqueline Valdez - [jacquelinevaldez][events]
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
March 2025
Saturday 1 March 2025
Sat 1 Mar 2025, 12-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday Noon-3 pm
Saturday 6-9pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]
Sat 1 Mar 2025, 4:15-11:45 pm. 4:20 Potluck and BBQ
4:30 African Drum and Singing Workshop
7:30 Live Music Tasana and GRAS
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Hey friends, We are throwing a backyard bash, and you’re invited.
Bring a dish to share, something for the grill, and your good vibes. We’ll have tunes going all afternoon, with Tasana and GRAS taking the stage in the evening. Please label your dish contains meat, vegetarian, vegan, GF, or vegan, so we can accommodate all lifestyle choices.
Additionally, we will be having an African Drum and Singing Workshop hosted by Mariana during the event beginning at 4:30 pm.
Come hungry, come happy, and let us make it a night to remember. See you there. Depot Village, 404 SE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Public - [facebook][events]
Monday 3 March 2025
Mon 3 Mar 2025, 7-8 pm. Join us for our 3 week series. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742, parris@parrisdance.com. $34. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][events]
Thursday 6 March 2025
Thu 6 Mar 2025, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Beginner and Intermediate Lessons
8:30 pm No partner or experience needed
Admission Free. Donations encouraged via cash or Venmo.
Make a Splash at GSD’s Under the Sea Swing Dance. Dive into a night of swinging rhythms, oceanic vibes, and unforgettable dancing with live music from the incredible Alex Kaufman Big Band. Dress up in your best nautical, mermaid, or beachy attire and dance the night away to the electrifying sounds of big band jazz. Don’t miss this fin-tastic night of music and fun.
Parking:
Free street parking is available in front of or beside the building, as well as in the nearby Friends of the Library lot. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525, SwingDancing.Gainesville@gmail.com. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [gainesvilleswingdancing][facebook][events]
Friday 7 March 2025
Fri 7 Mar 2025, 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]
Fri 7 Mar 2025, 7:30-10:30 pm. It is that time again. First Friday of the month always join us for lots of music and dancing. As always, it is a West Coast Swing dance, but there will be a sprinkle of other dances. We can play a few requests as well. Doors open at 7:30. A few snacks will be provided. So
C'mon down and Let's Dance
Conveniently located 5 minutes off of I-75 and just down the road from Paddock Mall. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. $10. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Fri 7 Mar 2025, 8:15 pm-12 am. 8:15 pm Bachata workshop
9 pm Social. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607-2800. 352-433-4334, info@salsamundial.com. $15. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][facebook][events]
Saturday 8 March 2025
Sat 8 Mar 2025, 10-11 am. [link="https://www.blackadderbrewing.com/event-details/learn-to-belly-dance-with-karen" text="Tickets"]
Ever want to learn how to belly dance? Now's your chance.
Start your weekend with movement, music, and good vibes as we dive into the beautiful art of belly dance with instructor, Karen.
This class is perfect for all levels—whether you are brand new or just want to have fun while learning graceful moves, shimmies, and isolations. No experience needed.
Class cost is $25 plus tax - includes a beverage of your choice.
Please arrive a few minutes early so we can get you checked in. The Abbey at Blackadder, 618 NW 60th Street, Suite K, Gainesville. Karen Muratti, bellydanceblissfl@gmail.com. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][facebook][events]
Sat 8 Mar 2025, 7-11:59 pm. Mardi Gras Celebration with a Legendary Twist
Join us for an unforgettable Mardi Gras Party featuring Bo Diddley’s daughter, Evelyn, in the heart of Gainesville.
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Door Price: $10 Pre-sale: $7
Live Music and Entertainment
Big Rick, Creative Vibes, and The Punisher will keep the party going.
Delicious Food & Drinks available.
Come dressed in your Mardi Gras best and let the good times roll.
Do not miss out on this night of music, fun, and celebration—see you there. Depot Village, 404 SE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Public - [facebook][events]
Sat 8 Mar 2025, 8-10 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
Join us in celebrating Mardi Gras.
Join us while you enjoy great music, snacks, and cold A/C in a beautiful venue.
Rsvp. Limited to 60 dancers.
$15 per person, $25 for a couple, cash only. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742, parris@parrisdance.com. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][events]
Monday 10 March 2025
Mon 10 Mar 2025, 7-8 pm. Join us for our 3 week series. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742, parris@parrisdance.com. $34. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][events]
Mon 10 Mar 2025, 7-9 pm. No dancing April 14 due to Passover.
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, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [events]
Friday 14 March 2025
Fri 14 Mar 2025, 12-1 pm. Donation-based
SloMo Movement and Meditation offers a meditative slow movement flow—similar in pace to Tai Chi—infused with the creativity, personalization, and movement language of Nia. Simple yet powerful, this practice helps calm the body and mind while developing patience, mobility, strength, and balance.
Pause, connect, and let your breath and the natural surroundings guide you into stillness. This gentle flow, inspired by Tai Chi, yoga, Nia, and meditation, concludes with a seated meditation to ease you into the weekend with a sense of calm and clarity.
We will gather at the Thomas Center Gardens, by the main water fountain.
Please bring a yoga mat and, if you have one, a meditation cushion or folding chair for added comfort.
All are welcome—no prior experience needed.
Meet Your Instructor:
Sarit Sela, creator of SloMo Movement and founder of Nia Gainesville, has been practicing and teaching Nia since 2005. Nia is a ... Thomas Center Gardens, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][events]
Fri 14 Mar 2025, 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]
Fri 14 Mar 2025, 7:15-8:30 pm. If you know the basics of pushes, passes, and whips, join Brittany and Eileen for a fun WCS workshop. RSVP to reserve your spot, pay at class. Cost is $17/pp, cash or check. Limited to 30 dancers. There will be some time after class to do some social WCS dancing. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742, parris@parrisdance.com. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][events]
Saturday 15 March 2025
Sat 15 Mar 2025, 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]
Sat 15 Mar 2025, 6-9 pm. Swing dance to Swing Theory Jazz Band at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. 352-593-0238, info@swingtheoryjazz.com. Public - [swingtheoryjazz][events]
Sat 15 Mar 2025, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Beginner and Intermediate Lessons
8:30 pm No partner or experience needed
The Gainesville Big Band, under the direction of Marco Thomas, presents their first fundraiser. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525, SwingDancing.Gainesville@gmail.com. $10. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [gainesvilleswingdancing][facebook][events]
Thursday 20 March 2025
Thu 20 Mar 2025, 7-9:30 pm. 7:00 Lesson
7:30 Dancing
We are excited to announce a new venue for USA Dance Ocala in the Barn at Bellemoor, an elegant, very large ballroom/wedding venue located in Belleview just minutes from US 301. The venue features a large, pristine, polished concrete floor that moves smoothly when dancing. The five-year-old venue is beautifully decorated with 11 crystal chandeliers, high ceilings and ample seating. The large parking lot is lighted. This venue is truly a gem. We cannot wait for you to join us on the dance floor. Barn at Bellemoor, 10642 SE 36 Avenue, Belleview, 34420. Bill d'Angelo dangelo0909@gmail.com, ocalausadance@gmail.com. $10 members, $15 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][events]
Thu 20 Mar 2025, 7:30-10 pm. Join GSD at Kairos for a beginner swing dancing workshop with two hours of instruction in a beautiful, air-conditioned, event space. Join us for an evening filled with music and dancing in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
No partner or experience needed
Parking: https://www.kairoseventsandcatering.com/parking
Kairos Events and Catering, 6 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525, SwingDancing.Gainesville@gmail.com. Free. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [facebook][events]
Friday 21 March 2025
Fri 21 Mar 2025, 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]
Fri 21 Mar 2025, 7-9:45 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup
7:00 pm – Introductory Workshop and Contra Dance
9:45 pm — Cleanup
$10
No partner needed. Donation admission. All welcome. Live band and caller. All dances taught. Provided by Gainesville Old Time Dance Society. Come enjoy the pleasures of music and dance and friendly people with us. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. gods@godsdance.org. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]
Fri 21 Mar 2025, 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]
Fri 21 Mar 2025, 7:30-10:30 pm. It is that time again. Third Friday of the month always join us for lots of music and dancing. As always, it is a West Coast Swing dance, but there will be a sprinkle of other dances. We can play a few requests as well. Doors open at 7:30. A few snacks will be provided. So
C'mon down and Let's Dance
Conveniently located 5 minutes off of I-75 and just down the road from Paddock Mall. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. $10. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Saturday 22 March 2025
Sat 22 Mar 2025, 6-8 pm. Open to the public. 3842 W Newberry Rd, Suite 1-G, Gainesville. 352-231-8485 dance@arthurmurrayocala.com. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [dance][events]
Friday 28 March 2025
Fri 28 Mar 2025, 12-1 pm. Donation-based
SloMo Movement and Meditation offers a meditative slow movement flow—similar in pace to Tai Chi—infused with the creativity, personalization, and movement language of Nia. Simple yet powerful, this practice helps calm the body and mind while developing patience, mobility, strength, and balance.
Pause, connect, and let your breath and the natural surroundings guide you into stillness. This gentle flow, inspired by Tai Chi, yoga, Nia, and meditation, concludes with a seated meditation to ease you into the weekend with a sense of calm and clarity.
We will gather at the Thomas Center Gardens, by the main water fountain.
Please bring a yoga mat and, if you have one, a meditation cushion or folding chair for added comfort.
All are welcome—no prior experience needed.
Meet Your Instructor:
Sarit Sela, creator of SloMo Movement and founder of Nia Gainesville, has been practicing and teaching Nia since 2005. Nia is a ... Thomas Center Gardens, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][events]
Fri 28 Mar 2025, 7 pm. Upcoming dates: 3/28, 4/11, and 4/25.
Dance, flow & find bliss through movement.
$22 walk-in at [link="bookheartmind.as.me/bellydance"]
Money-saving packages at [link="app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?owner=26201350"]
Use code INSTA10 to get 10% off your first class at Heart Mind Healing. Heart Mind Healing, Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd Street, Suite25A, Gainesville. Karen Muratti, bellydanceblissfl@gmail.com. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmuratti][events]
Saturday 29 March 2025
Sat 29 Mar 2025, 5:30-11 pm. Dance Alive National Ballet annual fundraiser at Legacy Park Center in Alachua. Parris Dance is a sponsor of the event.
Parris Dance has 2 tables for an evening of food, open bar, silent auction, DWTS show, and general dancing for everyone. Email Eileen for a special discount on tix.
The Champagne Gala
Supported by Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille, Garden and Grace Florals, DJ Elio Piedra, Parris Dance and Philip Marcel Photography. Legacy Park Multipurpose Center, 15400 Peggy Road, Alachua, 32615. Eileen Paris, 352-331-2742, parris@parrisdance.com. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][events]