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New Dancers
New dancers contact us at Gainesville Dance for information on what are the best dance classes for you to start with depending on your interests. Here are some beginning classes you can take.
Authentic Argentine Tango 101
Learn the elegant Argentine Tango as danced in Buenos Aires. This six-week class runs once a quarter through Santa Fe College Community Education. Check the dates and sign up at http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/. Sign up for our Social Dancing newsletter at left for other opportunities to learn and dance Argentine Tango.
Contra Dancing 101
Learn how to contra dance, among the easiest and most sociable of dances. This class usually runs for four weeks once a quarter through Santa Fe College Community Education. This class is usually held on Sunday nights from 5 to 6. Check the dates and sign up at http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/. Contra dancing is one of the best ways to start social dancing. If you have wanted to dance, but did not have the confidence, this is the dance for you.
Super Simple Lindy Swing Dancing 101-A
Learn Lindy swing dancing, the mother of all swing dances. This class will give you the basics to learn any kind of swing dancing. This class is offered once a quarter through Santa Santa Fe College Community Education. Sign up at http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/. This class runs for 6 weeks on Sunday nights from 6 to 7 pm. This class goes super slow and is super easy. If it is too easy for you, you can stay for the swing class that starts at 7 pm for more experienced dancers. If you cannot wait until this class is offered to get started, you can join Super Simple Lindy Swing Dancing 101-B.
Super Simple Lindy Swing Dancing 101-B
This class continues building on what you learned in Super Simple Lindy Swing Dancing 101-A. This class runs for the rest of the quarter until it is time for another Super Simple Lindy Swing Dancing 101-A to begin. This class will give you the foundation to learn any kind of swing dancing and build your partner dancing skills for any kind of partner dancing. This class runs on Sunday nights from 6 to 7 pm at the Gainesville Dance Association, 308 West University Avenue. The cost is $35 per month for 4 week months, $25 for students, $65 per couple, or $10 per class, $7 for students.
Israeli Folk Dancing 101
Dance to a higher purpose, enjoy great music, make new friends, get some exercise, experience Israeli culture and have a fun time. Israeli Folk Dancing 101 series runs each quarter for six weeks via Santa Fe College Community Education. Check the dates and sign up at http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/. You can join our on going Israeli Folk Dance sessions any time. Sign up for the newsletter at left for details.
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Andrew Weitzen posted on March 01, 2011 22:23
Hello Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,
This newsletter is out early to remind you of Josh's Early St. Patrick's West Coast Swing Dance tonight, Wednesday March 2.
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156832751036671
Friday there may be a last minute Pavadita X Tango Nuevo at 308 West. Keep your dance shoes handy. Sunday is Tango Pavadita practica. If you are a beginner, this is a chance to come out and get personal attention.
Come out for your First Saturday of the Month Swinging Soul Dance Party at 308 West. Lesson from 8 to 9. Truly incredible music thereafter.
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Sunday night Hustle! continues at 7 at 308 West.
Ten week Argentine Tango 101 starts March 19. Sign up now and save.
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The Brazilian Cultural Arts Exchange brings Capoeira Luanda and authentic Brazilian Samba to 308 West on Tue, Wed, Thur and Sat. Next Saturday March 5 they have a special guest Samba teacher visiting from 1 to 3. See the schedule at Gainesville's Dance Calendar.
www.DanceCalendar.info/u/event.asp?idarea=19
A friend of mine Ira Weisburd will be visting Ocala at Midnight Rodeo on Thursday teaching a line dancing workshop. If you want to go, let me know.
Private lessons is a great way to accelerate your progress. We have a number of male and female teachers for different dances. Get in touch with me if you are interested.
There are two Contra dances this week at the Boltin Center, Thursday night and Sunday afternoon.
www.GodsDance.org
Ballroom Dancing at GHFC with Caroline Picart, March 18 to April 15 on Friday nights at 7:30.
www.ghfc.com
Pavel and Svetlana Ballroom Dance Champions teach workshops on March 5 and March 19 about an hour away at Dance, Dance, Dance in Wildwood, 307 N Main. www.DanceDanceDance.biz
PPIR meets Wednesday March 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 at now smoke free Emeralds Lounge in Thornebrook Village on NW 43 Street.
JNET meets Thursday March 3, 5:30 to 7 at Leonardo's 706.
The Gainesville Community Band with Bill Prince plays the music of Harry James on Sunday March 6. Only $6 for this swinging event.
www.gnvband.org
International Hustle and Salsa Conference is in Orlando for the first time, March 31 to April 3. The dancing is spectacular. Their Saturday night show is the best I have seen. They host the World Hustle and the semi-finals of the World Salsa Championships. Watch the video on their website.
www.HustleAndSalsa.com
West Coast Swing, Terry Roseborough and Sabrina Paxmann
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t3-ySmh3Mo
Thanks to Bert for posting this fun Swing lesson
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyZhyRLi6tM
Capoeira
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8xxgFpK-NM
Happy Dancing,
Andy
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Schedule: confirm all programs before going
1. Wednesday 3/02 - UF Swing Club
2. Wednesday 3/02 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh
3. Thursday 3/03 - West Coast Swing with Judi
4. Thursday 3/03 - Tango in Ocala
5. Friday 3/04 - UF Swing Club
6. Friday 3/04 - UF Tango Club
7. Saturday 3/05 - Swinging Soul Dance Party First Saturday Night of the Month
8. Sunday 3/06 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
9. Sunday 3/06 - Hustle!
10. Tuesday 3/08 - East Coast Swing
11. Tuesday 3/08 - Death Letter Blues
12. Wednesday 3/09 - West Coast Swing
13. Saturday 3/12 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
14. Thursday 3/24 - Balboa with Christian
Article: Femine Power in the Movie On the Waterfront with Marlon Brando
Article: Right Now You Are Perfect - Natural State for Beginning Women Dancers
Other:
Argentine Tango with David and Thuy on Tuesdays in a downtown private home. david.chayes@gmail.com
Argentine Tango with Andrea Pham on Wednesdays in a NW private home. pham.andrea@gmail.com
Ballroom Semi-Private Classes with Caroline Picart in private homes. cjpicart@gmail.com
Latin dancing on Tuesdays 8-10 class and 10-11 free dance social, Thursdays 8-10 class and Sundays 5-7, Bachata, Cha Cha, Salsa at the Unified Training Center, $6/hour. leydi@salsacalientestudios.com
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Quotes:
- Words, words, words. All I get is words. If you are in love, show me. Show me. Show me now. ~ Eliza Dolittle in My Fair Lady
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1. Wednesday 3/02 - UF Swing Club
Ustler Hall, UF Campus
8:00 - 11:00
Free
www.FloridaSwingDance.com
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2. Wednesday 3/02 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh
Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street
7:00 - West Coast Swing dancing
$3 members, $5 non-members
Essie Jennings, essie.jennings@gmail.com
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3. Thursday 3/03 - West Coast Swing with Judi
Imperial Dance Studio, SW 34 Street
7:00 - 8:00 : Class
$35 Month
Judi Markell, jlmarkell10@comcast.net
352-375-7763, imperialdancestudio@hotmail.com, www.imperialdancestudio.net
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4. Thursday 3/03 - Foundations of Argentine Tango in Ocala
Las Palmas Restaurant, Ocala, FL
7:00 - 9:30 pm : Argentine Tango class
$10, $5 students for lesson
Free for practice, social dancing afterwards
David Chayes, david.chayes@gmail.com, 352-328-7916
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5. Friday 3/04 - UF Swing Club
Unified Training Center, 809 W University Ave
8:00 - 11:00
Free
www.FloridaSwingDance.com
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6. Friday 3/04 - UF Tango Club
UF Housing Tanglewood Common Room, 2907 SW 13 Street
8:00 - 9:15 Tango class
9:15 - 11:00 Tango practica and social
Class and practica is free for UF Tanglewood residents and students. $5 donation minimum is asked from others.
UF Argentine Tango Club, http://grove.ufl.edu/~tango
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7. Saturday 3/05 - Swinging Soul Dance Party
Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue
8:00 - 9:00 : Dance lesson
9:00 - 11:00+ : Social Dancing Mostly Slower Swing
$10, $5 Students
Starts exactly on time.
For all levels of experience. Newcomers welcome.
No partner needed.
Andrew, publish@gainesvilledance.com, 352-327-3672
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8. Sunday 3/06 - Tango Pavadita Practica
Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue
2:00 - 5:00 : Tango lesson and practice
$10, $5 Students
Argentine Tango practica.
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9. Sunday 3/06 - Hustle!
Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:00 - 8:00 : Beginners Hustle!
8:00 - 9:00 : Intermediate Hustle!
9:00 - 9:30 : Advanced Hustle!
$10, $5 students
Includes Israeli dancing on Monday nights
Andrew, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com
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10. Tuesday 3/08 - East Coast Swing
Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Ave
6:45 - 9:15 : Lesson and dancing
With Professional Dance Instructor Barbie
Richard, 352-213-8769, mostlyswinggainesville@yahoo.com
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11. Tuesday 3/08 - Death Letter Blues
The Midnight, 223 S Main Street
9:00 - 10:00 Blues dancing lesson
10:00 - 12:00 Blues dancing
Free
GainesvilleBlues@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=156370187717441
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12. Wednesday 3/09 - West Coast Swing with Essie
Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street
7:00 - West Coast Swing class and dancing
$3 members, $5 non-members
Essie Jennings, essie.jennings@gmail.com
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13. Saturday 3/12 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:30 - 8:30 : Tango technique, all levels
8:30 - 12:00 : Milonga
$10, $5 Students
Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments
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14. Thursday 3/24 - Balboa with Christian
Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue
8:30 - 9:30 : Balboa lesson
9:30 - 11:00 : Balboa dancing
$10, $5 students
Christian, 352-514-7411, dcamp@alumni.ufl.edu
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