Ongoing
Tuesdays
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us every Tuesday at The Bull for Sip N' Swing. We cannot wait to dance with you.
Jazz Jam: For those who are musically inclined, please join us for the Pre-Sip Jazz Jam starting at 6 pm.
No partner or experience needed.
Relax, have a drink, and dip your toes into swing dancing. We welcome beginners and experienced dancers, come share some time with friends.
While this event is free, please support the Bull who is generously hosting and providing a welcoming space for dancing.
Connect with Us:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gainesvillelindyscoop/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gainesville.swingdancing/
GroupMe:
https://groupme.com/join_group/94661829/xshrLqwd
The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Wednesdays
Ongoing Wednesdays to 4/24, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Lesson
8:30 pm Social
Join us every Wednesday night for a FREE Swing Dancing Beginner lesson and Social.
No partner is needed. We are beginner friendly and open to all students and community members.
Be there or be a square dancer. Reitz Union Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]
Thursdays
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 pm. Gainesville Swing Dancing is proud to announce that we have secured a downtown Gainesville venue for our events.
Starting September 21st, every Thursday evening from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, you can find us at the Rosa B Williams Center. We'll kick off the night with a one-hour beginner lesson, followed by two hours of social dancing in a beautiful, air-conditioned hardwood dance hall.
We cannot wait to hit the dance floor with all of you and look forward to seeing you at our new venue on September 21st.
Keep an eye out for our upcoming flyer and Facebook/Instagram event post – more details coming soon. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]
2022
March 2022
Monday 7 March 2022
Mon 7 Mar 2022, 8-9:45 pm. 8:00 Lindy Hop Lesson
9:00 Open Practice
Making a comeback for 2022!
Hi there! My name is Chris Ortega. When I went to my first swing dance 3+ years ago here in Gainesville, I instantly fell in love with Lindy Hop and swing dancing, and I want to share this awesome dance style with you!!
Join me and Jennifer Fill on Monday nights at the UF Reitz Union Dance Studios for a FREE 1-hour Intermediate lesson each night followed by 45 minutes of open practice. Here's the lowdown:
PRICE: Absolutely FREE!!
WHERE: UF Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the Lower Level (i.e. basement) of the UF Reitz Union
WHEN:
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm | Intermediate Lindy Hop Lesson*
- 9:00 - 9:45 pm | Open Practice
PARKING: Parking is free at the Reitz Union Parking Garage after 4:30 pm. For most other parking lots at UF, parking decal restrictions lift after 5:30 pm. I recommend coming 15 minutes early if it's your first time coming to the Reit ... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Friday 11 March 2022
Fri 11 Mar 2022, 7-10 pm. Barstool Prophets are always up for a good time. Bring your dancing shoes. Inside or Outside TBD. Please call ahead if it matters to you.
The Depot and Speakeasy Room is located in a historic train station built in 1881. Come enjoy fresh, traditionally made pizzas, calzones, sandwiches, and wings. Florida craft beers on tap and wine available. Full liquor and whiskey cabinet! Live Music on the weekends.
http://thedepot1881.co. The Depot and Speakeasy Room, 22060 N US Hwy 441, Micanopy, 32667. 352-591-0145. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Monday 14 March 2022
Mon 14 Mar 2022, 8-9:45 pm. 8:00 Lindy Hop Lesson
9:00 Open Practice
Making a comeback for 2022!
Hi there! My name is Chris Ortega. When I went to my first swing dance 3+ years ago here in Gainesville, I instantly fell in love with Lindy Hop and swing dancing, and I want to share this awesome dance style with you!!
Join me and Jennifer Fill on Monday nights at the UF Reitz Union Dance Studios for a FREE 1-hour Intermediate lesson each night followed by 45 minutes of open practice. Here's the lowdown:
PRICE: Absolutely FREE!!
WHERE: UF Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the Lower Level (i.e. basement) of the UF Reitz Union
WHEN:
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm | Intermediate Lindy Hop Lesson*
- 9:00 - 9:45 pm | Open Practice
PARKING: Parking is free at the Reitz Union Parking Garage after 4:30 pm. For most other parking lots at UF, parking decal restrictions lift after 5:30 pm. I recommend coming 15 minutes early if it's your first time coming to the Reit ... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Saturday 19 March 2022
Sat 19 Mar 2022, 12 pm-3 am. Noon to 4 pm Workshop
7 pm Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson
8 pm Dance Social
Late Night Dance at Salsa Mundial
Sweet Swingouts is back again, this time in a bite-sized package.
Professional dance instructors Andrea and Forrest Phoenix will be guiding us through four hours of Lindy Hop swing dance instruction from 12 PM - 4 PM in the beautiful Rion Ballroom of the Reitz Student Union on UF's campus.
In the evening, we will be hosting the main social dance in the same location. At 7 PM, the beginner Lindy Hop lesson begins. At 8 PM, a live band will jump with us through the night.
We will finish off the evening with a Late Night dance at cozy Salsa Mundial with three hours of DJ'd music from some of the best swing deejays in Florida.
To attend this event, you must provide either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 48 hours of the event. Masks will also be required to participate in lessons and dances.
... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Rion Ballroom, Gainesville. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Monday 21 March 2022
Mon 21 Mar 2022, 8-9:45 pm. 8:00 Lindy Hop Lesson
9:00 Open Practice
Making a comeback for 2022!
Hi there! My name is Chris Ortega. When I went to my first swing dance 3+ years ago here in Gainesville, I instantly fell in love with Lindy Hop and swing dancing, and I want to share this awesome dance style with you!!
Join me and Jennifer Fill on Monday nights at the UF Reitz Union Dance Studios for a FREE 1-hour Intermediate lesson each night followed by 45 minutes of open practice. Here's the lowdown:
PRICE: Absolutely FREE!!
WHERE: UF Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the Lower Level (i.e. basement) of the UF Reitz Union
WHEN:
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm | Intermediate Lindy Hop Lesson*
- 9:00 - 9:45 pm | Open Practice
PARKING: Parking is free at the Reitz Union Parking Garage after 4:30 pm. For most other parking lots at UF, parking decal restrictions lift after 5:30 pm. I recommend coming 15 minutes early if it's your first time coming to the Reit ... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Saturday 26 March 2022
Sat 26 Mar 2022. Vaccine Confi-Dance aims to bring together two local dance communities, Latin dances (Salsa, Bachata) and Swing dances (Lindy hop, Jazz) under the collective power of dance to celebrate our ability to dance in the midst of an ongoing pandemic with harmonized dance workshops, information sessions, and a collective social dance night with a live band in an exciting dancing hall.
*** Schedule ***
** Workshops: 11 AM - 5 PM **
Venue: Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the lower level of the building.
686 Museum Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
11 AM - 2 PM: Lindy Hop & Charleston
2 PM - 5 PM: Salsa & Bachata
Detailed schedule in the "Discussion" section below.
Each hour will have one beginner and one intermediate/advanced level workshop.
** Social: 8 PM - 1 AM **
Venue: Flow Space
117 NW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
8 PM - 10:30 PM: Live swing music by Swing Theory
10:30 PM - 1 AM: Salsa music by DJ Brown Sugar
This e ... Gainesville. Jennifer Fill. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Monday 28 March 2022
Mon 28 Mar 2022, 8-9:45 pm. 8:00 Lindy Hop Lesson
9:00 Open Practice
Making a comeback for 2022!
Hi there! My name is Chris Ortega. When I went to my first swing dance 3+ years ago here in Gainesville, I instantly fell in love with Lindy Hop and swing dancing, and I want to share this awesome dance style with you!!
Join me and Jennifer Fill on Monday nights at the UF Reitz Union Dance Studios for a FREE 1-hour Intermediate lesson each night followed by 45 minutes of open practice. Here's the lowdown:
PRICE: Absolutely FREE!!
WHERE: UF Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the Lower Level (i.e. basement) of the UF Reitz Union
WHEN:
- 8:00 - 9:00 pm | Intermediate Lindy Hop Lesson*
- 9:00 - 9:45 pm | Open Practice
PARKING: Parking is free at the Reitz Union Parking Garage after 4:30 pm. For most other parking lots at UF, parking decal restrictions lift after 5:30 pm. I recommend coming 15 minutes early if it's your first time coming to the Reit ... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]
Wednesday 30 March 2022
Wed 30 Mar 2022, 7:30-10 pm. 7:30 - 8:30 pm Lessons, choose one
- Beginner Lindy Hop Lesson ( Dance Studio A )
- Upper Level Lindy Hop Lesson* ( Dance Studio B )
8:30 - 10:00 pm | Social Dancing ( Dance Studio A )
*UPPER LEVEL POLICY: If you are interested in taking the Upper Level Lindy Hop Lesson, we ask that you do so only after taking a minimum of 4 Beginner Lindy Hop Lessons with us. While there will be no formal level testing, the difficulty of the Upper Level lessons will be set with this minimum requirement in mind.
Come learn how to dance Lindy Hop and dance the night away to swing music! No dance partner or previous dance experience is required, and this event is open to all members of the Gainesville community.
Here are the details:
PRICE: Absolutely FREE
WHERE: UF Reitz Union Dance Studios, located in the Lower Level (i.e. basement) of the UF Reitz Union
PARKING: Parking is free at the Reitz Union Parking Garage after 4:30 pm. For ... UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [more][facebook][events]