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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.

Contra Dancing 101

Learn how to contra dance, among the easiest and most sociable of dances, starting January 22, 2012 for 4 Sundays from 5 to 6 pm, offered through Santa Fe College Community Education. Sign up at http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/. On the third Sunday, we will take a field trip to a real contra dance from 4 to 5:30. 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

Learn Lindy swing dancing, the mother of all swing dances, starting January 22, 2012 for 4 Sundays from 6 to 7 pm, offered through Santa Fe College Community Education. Sign up at http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/. If you cannot wait until then to get started, you can join any time on Sundays at 6 pm at the Gainesville Dance Association, 308 West University Avenue.

Israeli Folk Dancing 101

The next Israeli Folk Dancing 101 series starts in Jaunary of 2012. Beginners are welcome to join at any time on Tuesdays at 7:30 pm at Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville.

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Gainesville Dancing Newsletters

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Hello Gainesville Area Dancers and Friends,

Richard will be teaching Cha Cha and Rumba this month on Tuesday nigths.

February 12 in Orlando is a Presidents Weekend International Folk dance camp. Contact Jack, gainesvilleifd@gmail.com

This weekend is a big Israeli Dance workshop with Dany Benshalom from Israel at Westwood Middle School. Check it out. It is only once a year.

Happy Dancing,

Andy

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This is funny. Hitler rants about the iPad.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_EcybyLJS8

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Schedule: confirm all programs before going

1. Tuesday 2/02 - Work Your Net

2. Tuesday 2/02 - Mostly Swing Dancing

3. Wednesday 2/03 - West Coast Swing with Josh and Brianna

4. Thursday 2/04 - UF Tango at Hillel

5. Thursday 2/04 - Israeli Dancing with Ariela

6. Thursday 2/04 - Tango Y Te

7. Friday 2/05 - UF Swing Club

8. Friday 1/29 - International Folk Dancing

9. Saturday 2/07 - Tango Y Te

10. Sat-Sun 2/6-7 - Israeli Dance Workshop

Other:

Thursday night Judi Markell ongoing West Coast Swing classes. jlmarkell10@comcast.net

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Quotes:

- You have to learn to control your own body before you can dance well with a partner.
~ Jorge Torres

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1. Tuesday 2/02 - Work Your Net, Image Of Success

Alarion Bank, Alarion 4200 SW 34th

12:00 - 1:00 Workshop

$1

The Stimulus Hour Networking Workshop. Come and join us for some good networking and information. Does not matter if you are a business owner, entrepreneur or if you are just looking for a new opportunity. This is an event for everyone. You can bring your own snack, beverage or just come.

Bill DeFeo, 352-870-2207, defeo4results@yahoo.com, www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=308327402344

Nothing ever happens if you don't show up

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2. Tuesday 2/02 - Mostly Swing Dancing with Richard

Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Ave

6:50 - 9:00 : Lesson and dancing

$8, $6 students with ID

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

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3. Wednesday 2/03 - West Coast Swing with Josh and Brianna

Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street

7:00 - East and West Coast Swing class and dancing

Free

Joshua Angel and Brianne Nelson, joshuadancer@yahoo.com

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4. Thursday 2/04 - Israeli Dancing with Ariela

B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd

7:00 - 9:30 : Israeli Dancing

Ariela, 352-213-3863, anotzer@yahoo.com

 

 

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5. Thursday 2/04 - UF Tango at Hillel

Hillel, 2nd Floor, 2020 W University Ave

6:00 - 8:00 pm

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6. Thursday 2/04 - Tango Y Te

1208 NW 10 Avenue, behind Office Depot

6:30 - 7:30 : Study Group

7:30 - 10:00 : General Practice

$7, $4 students

David, david.chayes@gmail.com, 352-328-7916, www.tangoyte.com

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7. Friday 2/05 - UF Swing Club

Confirm before going

Unified Training Center, 806 W University Avenue

8:00 : Lesson

9:00 : Swing dancing

www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52918651040

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8. Friday 2/05 - International Folk Dancing

4225 NW 34th St, Gainesville, Florida

8:00 - 9:00 : Beginners instruction

9:00 - 9:30 : Advanced instruction

9:30 - 11:00 : Dancing

$3 per person (to pay the rent of the dance room), $1 students

Dance to a different beat. No partners needed and all ages welcome. Member of the Florida Folk Dance Council. www.folkdance.org

Jack Seltzer, gainesvilleifd@gmail.com, 352-359-2903

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9. Saturday 2/06 - Tango Y Te

1208 NW 10 Avenue, behind Office Depot

7:30 : Lesson

8:30 : Dancing

$10, $5 students

David, david.chayes@gmail.com, 352-328-7916, www.tangoyte.com

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10. Sat-Sun 2/6-7 - Israeli Dance Workshop

Westwood Middle School Cafeteria, 3215 NW 15th Avenue, Gainesville, FL

February 6 & 7, 2010

Saturday: 6:30 - 10:30 Instruction & Dance Party

Sunday: 9:30 - 17:30 Teaching and dancing

Lunch 1 – 2:30

www.kolsimcha.org, 352-485-1210

6 Annual, Gainesville and UF Spring Israeli Dance Workshop with Dany Benshalom Guest Teacher from Israel and Ruthy Slann.

Tony Arroyo 352-485-1210 or Joseph Simpkins 352-283-0649.

Return this form with your check payable to Kol Simcha postmarked by February 1st, 2010.

ISRAELI DANCE WORKSHOP

Name _________________________________ Phone: _______________________________

Address _______________________________ E-mail: _______________________________

_____ I will attend the full workshop – $55 (by Feb. 1st) {Full-time students $45}

_____ I will attend Saturday evening only – $30 (by Feb. 1st) {Sat-only Full-time students $25}

_____ I will attend Sunday only – $40 (by Feb. 1st) {Sun-only Full-time students $35}

All prices will be $5 additional at the door {Note: all prices are only $5 more than in 2008!}

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