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2026

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May 2026

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Friday 15 May 2026

Contra Dance with the GODS at UCG with Katie’s Contradiction and Jonathan King

Fri 15 May, 7-10 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup 7:00 pm – Introductory Workshop and Contra Dance 9:45 pm — Cleanup $10 ages 26+ $5 ages 16-25 Free ages 15 and under when accompanied by an adult 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. Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome. Contra dancing is fun and we will teach you how. No partner or experience is necessary. No special dress is required. Wear comfortable, casual attire and soft-soled non-marking shoes. Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. gods@godsdance.org. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]

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Saturday 16 May 2026

Contra Dance with Joey Norton and The Mystic Gorillas

Sat 16 May, 6-9 pm. Suggested Donation Adults 1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Youth (under 26) 1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …) [link="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GJH9CLYHYRFHA" text="Donate using Paypal, Debit, or Credit Card"] If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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June 2026

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Friday 5 June 2026

Contra Dance Weekend with Seth Tepfer and Sycamore

Fri 5 Jun to Sat 6 Jun, 7-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm Saturday Noon-3 pm Saturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner Saturday 6-9 pm Suggested Donation Adults 1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Youth (under 26) 1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …) If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Saturday 6 June 2026

Contra Dance Weekend with Seth Tepfer and Sycamore

Sat 6 Jun, 7-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm Saturday Noon-3 pm Saturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner Saturday 6-9 pm Suggested Donation Adults 1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Youth (under 26) 1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …) If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Saturday 20 June 2026

Contra Dance with Bronwyn Chelette and The Kumquats

Sat 20 Jun, 6-9 pm. Suggested Donation Adults 1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Youth (under 26) 1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …) [link="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GJH9CLYHYRFHA" text="Donate using Paypal, Debit, or Credit Card"] If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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July 2026

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Friday 3 July 2026

Contra Dance Fourth of July Weekend

Fri 3 Jul to Sun 5 Jul. Featuring: Two callers: Janet Shepherd and Dwayne Johnson Two bands: Kingfisher and Crossover Friday 6-10 pm Contra Dances Saturday 12-4 pm Contra Dances Saturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner Saturday 6-10 pm Contra Dances Sunday 11-3 pm Contra Dances Suggested Donation Adults 1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Youth (under 26) 1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …) If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Saturday 4 July 2026

Contra Dance Fourth of July Weekend

Sat 4 Jul to Sun 5 Jul. Featuring: Two callers: Janet Shepherd and Dwayne Johnson Two bands: Kingfisher and Crossover Friday 6-10 pm Contra Dances Saturday 12-4 pm Contra Dances Saturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner Saturday 6-10 pm Contra Dances Sunday 11-3 pm Contra Dances Suggested Donation Adults 1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Youth (under 26) 1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …) If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Sunday 5 July 2026

Contra Dance Fourth of July Weekend

Sun 5 Jul. Featuring: Two callers: Janet Shepherd and Dwayne Johnson Two bands: Kingfisher and Crossover Friday 6-10 pm Contra Dances Saturday 12-4 pm Contra Dances Saturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner Saturday 6-10 pm Contra Dances Sunday 11-3 pm Contra Dances Suggested Donation Adults 1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Youth (under 26) 1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …) If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Saturday 18 July 2026

Contra Dance with John Rogers and Contrafusion

Sat 18 Jul, 6-9 pm. Suggested Donation Adults 1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Youth (under 26) 1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …) [link="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GJH9CLYHYRFHA" text="Donate using Paypal, Debit, or Credit Card"] If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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September 2026

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Friday 4 September 2026

Contra Dance Labor Day Weekend Blast

Fri 4 Sep to Sun 6 Sep. Featuring: Two callers: Kenny Greer and Jeremy Peterson Two bands: Potent Brew and ContraGrass Friday 6-10 pm Contra Dances Saturday 12-4 pm Contra Dances Saturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner Saturday 6-10 pm Contra Dances Sunday 11-3 pm Contra Dances Suggested Donation Adults 1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Youth (under 26) 1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …) If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. [link="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GJH9CLYHYRFHA" text="Donate using Paypal, Debit, or Credit Card"]. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Saturday 5 September 2026

Contra Dance Labor Day Weekend Blast

Sat 5 Sep to Sun 6 Sep. Featuring: Two callers: Kenny Greer and Jeremy Peterson Two bands: Potent Brew and ContraGrass Friday 6-10 pm Contra Dances Saturday 12-4 pm Contra Dances Saturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner Saturday 6-10 pm Contra Dances Sunday 11-3 pm Contra Dances Suggested Donation Adults 1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Youth (under 26) 1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …) If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. [link="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GJH9CLYHYRFHA" text="Donate using Paypal, Debit, or Credit Card"]. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Sunday 6 September 2026

Contra Dance Labor Day Weekend Blast

Sun 6 Sep. Featuring: Two callers: Kenny Greer and Jeremy Peterson Two bands: Potent Brew and ContraGrass Friday 6-10 pm Contra Dances Saturday 12-4 pm Contra Dances Saturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner Saturday 6-10 pm Contra Dances Sunday 11-3 pm Contra Dances Suggested Donation Adults 1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Youth (under 26) 1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …) If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. [link="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GJH9CLYHYRFHA" text="Donate using Paypal, Debit, or Credit Card"]. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]

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Saturday 19 September 2026

Contra Dance with Andy Kane and Bunny Bread

Sat 19 Sep, 6-9 pm. Suggested Donation Adults 1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $10-20 Youth (under 26) 1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass 3rd Saturdays: $5-10 Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …) [link="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GJH9CLYHYRFHA" text="Donate using Paypal, Debit, or Credit Card"] If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]