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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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Israeli dancing new location, special Irish teacher from Dublin, International, English Country

Andrew Weitzen posted on January 01, 2012 19:46

Hello Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dancers,

Today Monday January 2 Israeli Dancing is from 7 to 9 pm in the small room at the Gainesville Dance Association, 308 West University Avenue. Probably next week January 10 we will switch to Tuesday night starting at 7:30, so pay attention to the newsletter.

Also today, Monday January 2 is English Country Dancing, which is in the big room at 308 West starting at 7:00.

International Folk Dancing meets this Friday January 6. They are only meeting twice a month, so take this opportunity to join them.

Saturday January 7 is a special event with Mary Beth Taylor from Dublin, teaching sean-nos (old style) Irish dance. Beginners can be complete beginners. See the description below.

Later this month starts three dance classes for new dancers offered via Santa Fe College Community Education: (1) Contra Dancing 101, (2) Lindy Swing Dancing 101 and (3) Israeli Folk Dancing 101. You can sign up here.
http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/

Happy Dancing,
Andy

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Gainesville and Ocala Brazilian, Clogging, Contra, English, Folk, Israeli and International Dancing Calendar
www.DanceCalendar.info/u/event.asp?idarea=19

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In this Newsletter

Schedule: confirm all programs before going

1. Monday 1/02 - English Country Dance
2. Monday 1/02 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
3. Wednesday 1/04 - Israeli Dancing at Kol Simcha
4. Friday 1/06 - International Folk Dancing
5. Saturday 1/07 - Irish Dance Workshop with Mary Beth Taylor
6. Sunday 1/08 - Lindy Swing Dancing and Lessons
7. Friday 1/13 - International Folk Dancing
8. Saturday 1/21 - Contra Dance
9. Sunday 1/22 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
10. Sunday 1/22 - Contra Dancing 101
11. Sunday 1/22 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101-A
12. Tuesday 1/24 - Israeli Folk Dancing 101
14. Sunday 2/05 - Contra Dance

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Ongoing Dancing:

Capeoira, Brazilian Street Dance at 308 West - Tue, Wed, Thu and Sat. www.BCAEonline.org

Clogging in Gainesville - on Sunday afternoons. www.FirstKlassKloggers.com

Inisheer Irish Step Dancing with Piper Call, Wednesdays. www.InisheerIrishDance.com

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

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Dance Quotes:

- First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. ~ Thomas a Kempis

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1. Monday 1/02 - English Country Dance

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:00 - 9:30

$5

Annette Merritt, flamerritt@hotmail.com

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2. Monday 1/02 - Israeli Dancing with Andy

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:00 - 9:00 : Israeli Dancing

Starts exactly on time.
For all levels of experience. Newcomers welcome.
No partner needed.

$5 per family. Ages 22 and under free. Other students $2.
If you have financial difficulties, you can come for free.

If you attend any of my programs at 308 West during the prior week, you can come Israeli Dancing for free.

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

www.IsraeliDance.info
www.IsraeliPartnerDancing.com
www.YouTube.com/israelipartnerdances

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3. Wednesday 1/03 - Israeli Dancing at Kol Simcha

*** Confirm before going, not every week ***

Kol Simcha, 14007 NW 44 Ave, Gainesville, FL

6:30 - 8:30 : Teaching and Israeli dancing

With Joseph Simpkins

352-331-3191

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4. Friday 1/06 - International Folk Dancing

*** This is not every week ***

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street

8:00 - 11:00

$3, $1 students

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

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5. Saturday 1/07 - Irish Dance with Mary Beth Taylor from Dublin

Studio Percussion 2512 NE 1st Blvd Suite 500, Gainesville, FL

1:00 - 2:30 Beginner, $20
3:00 - 4:30 Experienced, $20

$30 for both workshops

We are very fortunate to have Mary Beth Taylor, TCRG (certified Irish dance teacher) from Dublin, Ireland, conduct Sean nos workshops.

Sean-nós dance (“old style”) Irish dance is a joyful expression of movement and sound. Considered to be one of the earliest forms of Irish step dancing, sean-nós is an expressive solo style, which includes footwork danced close-to-the-floor, a relaxed upper body, and a playful dialogue between the dance and the music.

Please wear shoes with a smooth hard sole, comfortable clothing, and bring a water bottle (there is no water fountain). If you are doing both workshops, you might also want to bring a snack.

Beginners can be complete beginners, but I recommend taking the beginner class, even if you are experienced. It never hurts to review foundation movements from the perspective of a different teacher. I will be taking the beginner class myself, as I always feel I discover something new. If you are experienced in another form of step dance like clogging, I also highly recommend taking the beginner class. It will help you get the feel of it before going into the next class.

Experienced dancers are those who are already comfortable with sean nos stepping, or dancers who are experienced in other step dance traditions.

Please reply to Piper on or before January 5 to reserve your spot at the workshop.

Piper Call, hamletdance21@yahoo.com

Mary Beth Taylor, www.scoilrincetaylor.com

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6. Sunday 1/08 - Swing and Hustle!

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

6:00 - 7:00 : Lindy Swing 101-B
7:00 - 8:30 : Swing Dance Class Lindy-style and Dancing
8:30 - 9:30 : Hustle!

$10 general, $5 students per night.
Includes Israeli Dancing on Monday nights at B'nai Israel

Special program, the more you dance, the more you save. Pay for any organized dancing during the prior week and get in for only $5.

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

www.DanceSwing.info
www.youtube.com/partnershipdancing

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7. Friday 1/13 - International Folk Dancing

*** This is not every week ***

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street

8:00 - 11:00

$3, $1 students

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

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8. Saturday 1/21 - Contra Dance

Thelma Boltin Center, 506 NE 2 Ave

7:30 -  8:00 : Lesson
8:00 - 11:00 : Contra Dancing

$8, $5 under 21

Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed.
Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor.

Susie, 352-466-9150

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9. Sunday 1/22 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

Gainesville Dance 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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10. Sunday 1/22 - Contra Dancing 101

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

5:00 - 6:00 : Contra Dancing 101

Learn one of the easiest and most sociable dances.

Sign up at Santa Fe Community Education.
http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/

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

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11. Sunday 1/22 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

6:00 - 7:00 : Lindy Swing Dancing 101

Learn the mother of all Swing dances, Lindy swing dancing, in this easy class catering to new dancers.

Sign up at Santa Fe Community Education.
http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/

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

www.DanceSwing.info

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12. Tuesday 1/24 - Israeli Folk Dancing 101

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:30 - 8:30 : Israeli Folk Dancing 101

Dance to a higher purpose.

Sign up at Santa Fe Community Education.
http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/

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

www.IsraeliDance.info

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13. Sunday 2/05 - Contra Dance

Thelma Boltin Center, 506 NE 2 Ave

3:30 - 4:00 : Lesson
4:00 - 7:00 : Contra Dancing

$8, $5 under 21

Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed.
Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor.

Susie, 352-466-9150

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Andrew Weitzen, publish@dancecalendar.info, 352-327-3672, Gainesville, FL

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