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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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Hello Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,

Lots of dance news.

UF Tango is at 308 West this Friday night at 8, only $5 at 9 pm for the public, or $10 if coming for the lesson beforehand. UF Swing Club is at the Reitz Union at the same time.

Saturday night is Josh Angel's IndepenDance at 308 West, which is one of two new programs at 308 West: (1) Josh Angel's West Coast Swing dances on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month, and (2) Essie Jennings Wednesday night West Coast Swing classes on every Wednesday except the third. Attending these programs gives you a discount to my Sunday Lindy Hop class, so you almost get two for one.

You have three dances, back to back to back on Sunday, all within walking distance.

Start with Tango Pavadita dance practice on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5, which is a wonderful opportunity for you to grow your Tango in a low pressure atmosphere where you can experiment and explore.

Then go to the Boltin Center for a Contra Dance from 4 to 7 on Sunday.

And back to 308 West for Swing with our Sunday July schedule: 6:30 to 7 exercises to help your dancing, 7 to 8 Slow Lindy, and 8 to 9 Hustle! We spend a lot of time dancing as well as learning. Good for all levels. If you pay to attend any other program at 308 West during the prior week, you can attend our Sunday evening session for only $5. If you pay for two programs, the cost is only $3. The more you dance, the more you save.

My Swinging Soul Dance Party with a mix of mostly oldies music may resume on one Sunday during the month, which will give you a chance to dance Lindy Hop, East and West Coast Swing, Hustle and a little bit of Salsa, Cha Cha, a country Waltz and a Two Step or two.

If you go to my Sunday night class, you can join us at Israeli Dancing on Mondays at B'nai Israel for free, even July 4.

Richard's fun East Coast Swing class is on Tuesdays at the Boltin Center 6:50 to 9:00.

Christian Campbell added another night so you can now dance Balboa on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

Mimi Santapa from Argentina is in Tallahasee this weekend July 1-3 and in Gainesville on July 9. She is an extraordinarily, insightful teacher. She is available for private lessons and group workshops in Tango. Contact Gordon to find out the details. gerlebacher@fsu.edu

This week's article is "You Never Pull".

Gorilla Dance Moves
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNKyG4C2VlA&feature=player_embedded

Have a Meaningful Independence Day and Happy Dancing,
Andy

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In this Newsletter

Article: You Never Pull

Dance Schedule: confirm all programs before going

1. Friday 7/01 - UF Swing Club
2. Friday 7/01 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
3. Fri-Sat 7/01-02 - Tango Workshop with Mimi Santapa in Tallahassee
4. Saturday 7/02 - West Coast Swing IndepenDance Party with Josh
5. Sunday 7/03 - Tango Pavadita Practica
6. Sunday 7/03 - Lindy Hop Swing Class then Hustle!
7. Monday 6/27 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
8. Tuesday 7/05 - Death Letter Blues - first Tuesday only
9. Tuesday 7/06 - East Coast Swing with Richard
10. Wednesday 7/07 - UF Swing Club
11. Wednesday 7/07 - West Coast Swing with Essie
12. Thursday 7/08 - Tango in Ocala
13. Thursday 7/08 - West Coast Swing with Judi
14. Friday 7/08 - Swing and Sway
15. Saturday 7/09 - Tango Workshop with Mimi Santapa in Gainesville
16. Saturday 7/09 - Ballroom Dance at Maria Alvarez
17. Saturday 7/09 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
18. Thursday 7/14 - Balboa with Christian
19. Friday 7/15 - Ballroom Foxtrot with Kay Picart
20. Sunday 7/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
21. Sunday 7/24 - Tango Pavadita Brunch

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Ongoing Dancing:

Argentine Tango with Andrea Pham on Wednesdays in a NW private home. pham.andrea@gmail.com

Argentine Tango with David and Thuy on Wednesdays in a downtown private home for free. david.chayes@gmail.com

Ballroom Dancing ongoing classes with Maria Alvarez. www.ImperialDanceStudio.net

Brazilian Street Dance, Capoeira and Samba at 308 West. www.bcaeonline.org

Latin dancing on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, Bachata, Cha Cha, Salsa at the Unified Training Center. leydi@salsacalientestudios.com

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Volunteer to help out and get into dances and classes for free.

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Dance Quotes:

- Every person is different.
Every dance is different.
Sometimes you have an awesome dance with someone.
You go back to that person expecting to have another awesome dance and the dance sucks.
That is dancing.
Be open to awesome dances.
Be open to sucky dances.
~ Christian Campbell

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Article: You Never Pull

A few months ago, I wrote about how a new dancer devolved
from a relaxed state to a nervous state.
www.gainesvilledance.com/Newsletters/Articles/tabid/79/Gainesville-Dance/188/Right-Now-You-Are-Perfect.aspx

When I first danced with her she was comfortable.
Later, when I get back to her again, her fingers were
instinctively grasping and she was off balance.
This is what happened to her after only an hour of
guys throwing her around and telling her what to do.

Last Sunday, Laura showed up late to Josh's West Coast Swing Dance.

When I started dancing with her she said, "You are pulling.
You never pull."

She was right. I had not noticed I was pulling, could hardly
tell I was doing it and could not stop.

This is what happens after three hours of West Coast Swing,
despite six years of training. The mind seeks to save itself.

www.gainesvilledance.com/Newsletters/Articles/tabid/79/Gainesville-Dance/230/You-Never-Pull--Devolving-Dancer.aspx

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1. Friday 7/01 - UF Swing Club

Reitz Union, Room 346-347

8:00 -  9:00 : Lesson
9:00 - 12:00 : Dancing

Free

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

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2. Friday 7/01 - UF Tango Club at 308 West

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave

8:00 -  9:30 Tango class
9:30 - 11:00 Tango practica and social

Class and practica is free for UF students.
Public $10 for class and practica, $5 just practica.

UF Argentine Tango Club, www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_18880286024

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3. Fri-Sat 7/01-02 - Argentine Tango Workshop with Mimi Santapa

Tallahassee

World renowned Mimi Santapa from Argentina is in Tallahasee July 1-3
and in Gainesville on July 9. She is an extraordinarily, insightful
teacher. She is available for private lessons and group workshops.

Contact Gordon to find out the details. gerlebacher@fsu.edu

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4. Saturday 7/02 - West Coast Swing IndepenDance Party with Josh

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:30 - West Coast Swing dancing

$8 general, $6 students

Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com

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5. Sunday 7/03 - Tango Pavadita Practica

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

2:00 - 5:00 : Tango lesson and practice

$10, $5 Students

www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125856820825823

Steve, sl@stevelittler.com

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6. Sunday 7/03 - Lindy Hop Swing Dance Beginner Class

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:00 - 8:30 : Beginner Lindy Hop Swing Dance Class
8:30 - 9:30 : Hustle!

$10, $5 students for one or both sessions
Includes Israeli Dancing on Monday nights at B'nai Israel

Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com

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7. Monday 7/04 - Israeli Dancing with Andy

B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd

7:00 - 8:00 : Beginner Israeli Dance class

For 4 weeks June 6, 13, 20 and 27

Offered thru Santa Fe College Community Education
http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce

Dance to a higher purpose and learn Israeli Folk Dancing.
Enjoy fun dancing, great music and meet nice people.
For beginners, this is an introductory class suitable
for people who have never danced before.

Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com

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8. Tuesday 7/05 - Death Letter Blues - Confirm before going

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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9. Tuesday 7/05 - East Coast Swing with Richard

Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Ave

6:50 - 9:00 : Lesson and dancing

Richard, 352-213-8769, mostlyswinggainesville@yahoo.com

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10. Wednesday 7/06 - UF Swing Club

Ustler Hall, UF Campus

8:00 - 11:00

Free

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

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11. Wednesday 7/07 - 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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12. Thursday 7/08 - 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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13. Thursday 7/08 - 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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14. Friday 7/08 - Swing and Sway Dance Club

Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Ave

8:00 - 11:00 : Dancing

$9

352-375-1996

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15. Saturday 7/09 - Argentine Tango Workshop with Mimi Santapa

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 West University Ave

1 - 6 pm : Argentine Tango Workshop

World renowned Mimi Santapa from Argentina is in Tallahasee July 1-3
and in Gainesville on July 9. She is an extraordinarily, insightful
teacher. She is available for private lessons and group workshops.

Contact Gordon to find out the details. gerlebacher@fsu.edu

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16. Saturday 7/09 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance

Imperial Dance Studio, SW 34 Street

8:30 - 11:00 : Dancing

$7 Members, $10 General

www.ImperialDanceStudio.net

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17. Saturday 7/09 - Tango Pavadita Milonga

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:30 -  8:30 : Arentine Tango technique, all levels
8:30 - 12:00 : Milonga

$10, $5 Students

Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments

Steve, sl@stevelittler.com

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18. Thursday 7/14 - Balboa with Christian

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

8:00 -  9:00 : Balboa lesson, starts in the small room at 8
9:00 - 11:00 : Balboa dancing

$10, $5 students

Christian, 352-514-7411, dcamp@alumni.ufl.edu

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19. Friday 7/15 - Ballroom Waltz with Kay Picart

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave

6:30 -  7:30 Cha Cha

$15

Intermediate to advanced levels, meaning you need to know how to dance, though you do not need to know this dance.

Taught by US Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart, 850-559-1636, kinaestheticsllc@gmail.com

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20. Sunday 7/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

10:30 - 1:30 : Waltz lesson, dancing and brunch

$10, $5 Students

Joyce Thompson, thompsj@gmail.com

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21. Sunday 7/24 - Tango Pavadita Brunch

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

11:00 - 2:00 : Tango lesson and practice and lovely brunch

$10, $5 Students

Steve, sl@stevelittler.com

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