Ongoing
Sundays
Ongoing Sundays, 10-11 am. Join Sarit for weekly outdoor Nia classes at the Thomas Center Gardens.
Nia is a low-impact movement technique, inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. Nia is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia creates a playful and powerful experience, boosting pleasure, strength, mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Small group classes are facilitated in a relaxed, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Sarit Ben-David Sela is a Black Belt Nia Instructor, who has been sharing her passion to Nia with the Gainesville community since 2011. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Sarit. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Sundays, 3-8 pm. 3-5 pm Swingout Workshop
5-8 pm Dance Party including line dancing with James Wesley Jr.
$25 for dance workshop and dance party
$20 workshop only
$15 dance party only
Cashapp $blssdfuture
Conch and More will be on location.
If you cannot attend, donations will be greatly appreciated.
Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Sundays, 4-7 pm. Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Sundays, 6-7:30 pm. Engaging, challenging, empowering. $20 drop in. $72 for 4 classes. Salsa Mundial Studio, 3501 SW 2 Avenue, Suite G, Gainesville. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [email][events]
Mondays
Ongoing Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm. Come get your steps in y'all. Everyone is welcome. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Mondays, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Masks are optional; but smiles are not. Let your eyes smile if you are wearing a mask. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7-9 pm. We are not Israeli dancing the first four weeks in April because I will be out of town and because of conflicts with Passover. We resume dancing on Monday, April 30.
7:00 - 8:00 pm Israeli Circle Dancing
8:00 - 9:00 pm Israeli Partner Dancing
$10 per family.
Beginners welcome.
Come out to enjoy great music and exuberant dancing.
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7:30-9:30 pm. 7:30 pm Salsa
8:30 pm Bachata. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Tuesdays
Ongoing Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. No dancing on April 23 because of a conflict with Passover.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Salsa
8:00 pm Dance Mix
$10
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Salsa
7:00 pm Bachata
8:00 pm Salsa. One Health Center 1714 SW 17th Street, Ocala, 34471. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
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]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-10 pm. 7:30 pm Salsa
8:30 pm Team Rehearsal. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. Tuesdays January 16 through April 2. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. $10. Public - [facebook][events]
Wednesdays
Ongoing Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm. Join Sarit for weekly outdoor Nia classes at the Thomas Center Gardens.
Nia is a low-impact movement technique, inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. Nia is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia creates a playful and powerful experience, boosting pleasure, strength, mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Small group classes are facilitated in a relaxed, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Sarit Ben-David Sela is a Black Belt Nia Instructor, who has been sharing her passion to Nia with the Gainesville community since 2011. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Sarit. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm. Feel like a new, fun and challenging hobby? Give Argentine Tango a try. Confirm dates as there is no dancing during breaks.
We will do individual exercises and partner activities to understand this improvisational dance! We will explore various concepts of connection (to oneself, to the music, to the dance partner, to the dance floor, to other social dancers).
Parking is available on campus after 5 pm.
What to wear? If you own a pair of salsa shoes, jazz/ballet flats, or Toms, those work great. If not, bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. Partner Dance? You are welcome to join with or without a partner. Those who come alone will be paired up.
Everyone is expected to be respectful of others. UF Student Conduct Code applies (please review the UF Orange Book). UF J Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio B, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [baila-caliente1][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7 pm. Location may vary.
Book your class at [link="https://www.vagaro.com/gainesvillemovementstudio/classes"]. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. 352-757-2932. Public - [gainesvillemovement][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-10 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [gifd][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. $10 - Beginner Class 7 - 8 pm
$10 - Beyond the Basics Class 8 - 9 pm
Every Wednesday Two Classes.
No partner needed.
At 7 pm learn a New Dance or drill your Basics to continue building that muscle memory.
Then at 8 pm learn fundamentals to bridge the basic concepts in our Beyond the Basics lesson.
Casual Attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels (but not flip flops) are best for this dance.
Join our every Wednesday West Coast Swing group classes.
Cost for each lesson is $10
Instructor : Carol Smith
Private Lessons Available contact Carol Smith to schedule yours.
See you on the Dance Floor. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9 pm. Ongoing Argentine Tango class and practice in a private home. Gainesville. Andrea Pham. Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm. This is a belly dance technique-oriented class that will be basic enough for all levels to get something out of it. Targeting balance, technique, sharpening hip movements, introducing new movements and combinations, working on posture. Including a short choreography on each class and adding improvisation as practice for fluidity and individual creativity purposes.
$18 per class or 5 classes for $72. Gainesville Circus Center, 1925 NW 2 Street, Suite B, Gainesville. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm. 7:30 pm Bachata
8:30 pm Salsa. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Thursdays
Ongoing Thursdays, 1-5 pm. 1 pm Intermediate to Advanced $6
3 pm Improver $3
4 pm Beginner $3
Line dancing with instructor Weber Wen. Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala, 34476. Weber Wen. Public - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Hustle!
8:00 pm Dance Mix
$10
Dancing is for all levels except brand-new dancers. If you have never danced before, take our 4-week beginner series.
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Israeli dance class with Kathie Kline. Confirm before going. Not held every week. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 2925 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Join us for line dancing. Meet people and have fun all while dancing. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $12. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 pm. Gainesville Swing Dancing every Thursday evening from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, you can find us at the Rosa B Williams Center. We 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. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]
Fridays
Ongoing Fridays, 5:30-6:30 pm. Come join me for West Coast Swing classes. No experience necessary.
I am trying something new. The first 30 minutes will be L1 beginner basics and the last 30 minutes will be intermediate L2. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville. $20. Public - [facebook][events]
Other
Ongoing Other. Not only do you get to learn new dance moves at our social dances, but you can meet new people from the Ocala area and make new friends with an obvious shared interest. As you learn, you will be able to take these dances to family gatherings, clubs, and anywhere else you hear music. The instructors at Arthur Murray Dance Centers Ocala include: Bachata, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Merengue, and Zouk. 304 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, 34471. 352-231-8485. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [arthurmurrayocala][events]
Ongoing Other. Times and Locations vary.
January 2024
Sundays 9 am at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, not Jan 21
Tuesdays 6:30 pm am at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Wednesdays 9 am at 3415 SW 39 Blvd
Fridays 9 am at 3415 SW 39 Blvd
Saturday Jan 20 Bootcamp, the hub Newberry, black and white BootCamp with Melany and Vanessa at 9 am, Depot Village.
Gainesville. 352-757-2932. Public - [gainesvillemovement][email][events]
2015
January 2015
Saturday 3 January 2015
Sat 3 Jan 2015, 7:30 pm-0:30 am. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $10. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Sunday 4 January 2015
Sun 4 Jan 2015, 4-7 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sun 4 Jan 2015, 7-11 pm. 7 pm Lesson taught by Andrea. 8 pm Dancing. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Andrea Pham. $10. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Monday 5 January 2015
Mon 5 Jan 2015, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 5 Jan 2015, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginners. 8 - 9 pm Intermediate. Have fun doing beautiful folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. $5 per night. Ages 22 and under are free. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tuesday 6 January 2015
Tue 6 Jan 2015, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Basic class. 7:30 Mainstream workshop and review. 8:00 Plus workshop and review. 8:30 to 9:00 Plus dancing. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-377-1828. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 6 Jan 2015, 6:45-8:30 pm. $40 for 4 classes, $25 for students with ID, or $13 per night for drop-ins. Partner not required. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 6 Jan 2015, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 6 Jan 2015, 8-10 pm. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 7 January 2015
Wed 7 Jan 2015, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermdiate West Coast Swing class followed by dancing until 10. $40 per month includes the entire evening. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thursday 8 January 2015
Thu 8 Jan 2015, 6:30-8:30 pm. Beginners class will be from 6:30-7:15. Intermediate 7:15-8. Open Dance from 8-8:30. Check the website for any last minute changes. Kol Simcha, 619 NE 1 Street, Gainesville. Tony Arroyo, 352-485-1210. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Thu 8 Jan 2015, 7-10 pm. Lesson at 7 pm. Members are asked to bring a dish to share. Leesburg Community Center, 109 E Dixie Ave (SR 44) and Dozier Street, Leesburg, 34748. Ken Wardd, 352-615-0362. $8 m, $10 nm. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][events]
Thu 8 Jan 2015, 7:45-9:30 pm. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 8 Jan 2015, 8-10 pm. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 9 January 2015
Fri 9 Jan 2015, 7:30-10 pm. Melrose Art and Culture Center, #301, Hwy 26, corner of Grove Street, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Fri 9 Jan 2015, 7:45-11 pm. Instruction provided. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. All ages. Not every week. Check for dates. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Jack Seltzer, 352-359-2903. $3. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 9 Jan 2015, 8 pm. Free lesson from 8-9 pm followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [grove][email][events]
Saturday 10 January 2015
Sat 10 Jan 2015, 8 pm. Public milonga for Argentine Tango dancers. Held regularly on the second Saturday of each month. Non-dancers welcome to come and watch for free. Music is predominately Golden Age 1935-1945, some 20s and 50s, some Alternative and Nuevo. Bring drinks and snacks. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Steve Littler, Sarah Bollinger. $10. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Sat 10 Jan 2015, 8-10:30 pm. Mix of ballroom, latin and swing music. Large wooden dance floor & smoke free. Lots of free parking. $10, $7 student. No partner necessary. By Ear Musician, 7230 W. University Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Monday 12 January 2015
Mon 12 Jan 2015, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 12 Jan 2015, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginners. 8 - 9 pm Intermediate. Have fun doing beautiful folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. $5 per night. Ages 22 and under are free. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tuesday 13 January 2015
Tue 13 Jan 2015, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Basic class. 7:30 Mainstream workshop and review. 8:00 Plus workshop and review. 8:30 to 9:00 Plus dancing. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-377-1828. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 13 Jan 2015, 6:45-8:30 pm. $40 for 4 classes, $25 for students with ID, or $13 per night for drop-ins. Partner not required. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 13 Jan 2015, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 13 Jan 2015, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 13 Jan 2015, 8-10 pm. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 14 January 2015
Wed 14 Jan 2015, 7 pm. Join us for our kickoff event of the spring semester. The UF Argentine Tango Club will be hosting a one-hour free tango class geared towards beginners. Everyone is welcome to come. You do not need any experience, special shoes, or a partner to participate. Please bring shoes you can move in (ballet flats work great), or a pair of socks. We will be in the Weaver Basement at Weaver Hall on campus (near the Gator Dining Hall). Free food will be provided. Weaver Hall Basement in Tolbert Area, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][email][events]
Wed 14 Jan 2015, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermdiate West Coast Swing class followed by dancing until 10. $40 per month includes the entire evening. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thursday 15 January 2015
Thu 15 Jan 2015, 6:30-8:30 pm. Beginners class will be from 6:30-7:15. Intermediate 7:15-8. Open Dance from 8-8:30. Check the website for any last minute changes. Kol Simcha, 619 NE 1 Street, Gainesville. Tony Arroyo, 352-485-1210. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Thu 15 Jan 2015, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 15 Jan 2015, 7:45-9:30 pm. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 15 Jan 2015, 8-10 pm. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 16 January 2015
Fri 16 Jan 2015, 7:30-10:15 pm. 7:30 Doors Open. 7:45 Country Western Partner Dance Lesson. 8:15 - 10:15 pm Swing and Country social dancing. Join us for a Beginner friendly lesson designed to get you out on the floor and dancing Country Western the same night. 50% West Coast Swing: a mix of Rock, Pop, R&B, Funk, Soul, and Blues West Coast Swing dancing tunes. 50% Country Western: a mix of Country Two Step, Waltz, Cha Cha, Night Club Two Step. Lite refreshments provided, but feel free to bring something to share. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $10, $5 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Fri 16 Jan 2015, 8 pm. Free lesson from 8-9 pm followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [grove][email][events]
Saturday 17 January 2015
Sat 17 Jan 2015, 7-10 pm. 5:45 Waltz. 6:30 Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $8, $5 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sunday 18 January 2015
Sun 18 Jan 2015. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit MTRA. Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala. Mary Thomas, 352-266-0015. Dance Dance Dance - [email][events]
Sun 18 Jan 2015, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Joyce Thompson, Don Page, J-352-371-8054, D-352-377-1918. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [email][events]
Monday 19 January 2015
Mon 19 Jan 2015, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 19 Jan 2015, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginners. 8 - 9 pm Intermediate. Have fun doing beautiful folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. $5 per night. Ages 22 and under are free. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tuesday 20 January 2015
Tue 20 Jan 2015, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Basic class. 7:30 Mainstream workshop and review. 8:00 Plus workshop and review. 8:30 to 9:00 Plus dancing. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-377-1828. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jan 2015, 6:45-8:30 pm. $40 for 4 classes, $25 for students with ID, or $13 per night for drop-ins. Partner not required. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jan 2015, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jan 2015, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 20 Jan 2015, 8-10 pm. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 21 January 2015
Wed 21 Jan 2015, 8:30 am. 8:15 Class. 9:30 Practica and social. No special shoes are required, though it would be nice if you can pivot on them. Dress casual and comfortable. No partners necessary, we will match you and, or change partners during the class. Corry Village, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Wed 21 Jan 2015, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 10 pm dancing. Every third Wednesday of the month we throw a West Coast Swing Dance party in lieu of the Intermediate class. The dance is included if you paid the $40 monthly fee, or $7 apiece if you just want to come to the dance. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thursday 22 January 2015
Thu 22 Jan 2015, 12-1 pm. 12 - 12:30 Beginners. 12:30 - 1:00 Beginner and Intermediate. 1:00 to 1:30 Intermediate. Get moving, have fun, improve your health, sharpen your mind and body, lift your spirits, while listening to great music. Make some new friends and have a great time. Enjoy easy, simple line dances that anyone can do. Offered via Santa Fe College Community Education. Call Jennifer at 352-395-5193 to register. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 22 Jan 2015, 6-7 pm. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $59 for 6 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 22 Jan 2015, 6:30-8:30 pm. Beginners class will be from 6:30-7:15. Intermediate 7:15-8. Open Dance from 8-8:30. Check the website for any last minute changes. Kol Simcha, 619 NE 1 Street, Gainesville. Tony Arroyo, 352-485-1210. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Thu 22 Jan 2015, 7-10 pm. Lesson at 7 pm. Members are asked to bring a dish to share. Leesburg Community Center, 109 E Dixie Ave (SR 44) and Dozier Street, Leesburg, 34748. Ken Wardd, 352-615-0362. $8 m, $10 nm. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][events]
Thu 22 Jan 2015, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 22 Jan 2015, 7:10-8:10 pm. Learn to dance Salsa. Suitable for new dancers and those wanting to improve their basics, have fun and get in some Latin dancing. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 22 Jan 2015, 7:45-9:30 pm. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 22 Jan 2015, 8-10 pm. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 23 January 2015
Fri 23 Jan 2015, 7:45-11 pm. Instruction provided. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. All ages. Not every week. Check for dates. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Jack Seltzer, 352-359-2903. $3. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 23 Jan 2015, 8 pm. Free lesson from 8-9 pm followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [grove][email][events]
Saturday 24 January 2015
Sat 24 Jan 2015, 8-10:30 pm. Mix of ballroom, latin and swing music. Large wooden dance floor & smoke free. Lots of free parking. $10, $7 student. No partner necessary. By Ear Musician, 7230 W. University Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sat 24 Jan 2015, 8 pm-2 am. Get ready for a super sexy, fierce workshop with the talented, smooth Marco who is bringing you a steamy class. Ladies and gentleman, this is a class you do not want to miss featuring dips and sexy body movement. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [more][facebook][email][events]
Sat 24 Jan 2015, 8:30-12:30 pm. Lovely Argentine Tango milonga in a private home. Contact David for details. In a Private Home, Gainesville, 32605. David Chayes. Tango with Thuy - [facebook][email][events]
Monday 26 January 2015
Mon 26 Jan 2015, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 26 Jan 2015, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginners. 8 - 9 pm Intermediate. Have fun doing beautiful folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed. $5 per night. Ages 22 and under are free. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [sfcollege][email][events]
Tuesday 27 January 2015
Tue 27 Jan 2015, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 Basic class. 7:30 Mainstream workshop and review. 8:00 Plus workshop and review. 8:30 to 9:00 Plus dancing. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Lon Ligon, 352-377-1828. $4. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 27 Jan 2015, 6:45-8:30 pm. $40 for 4 classes, $25 for students with ID, or $13 per night for drop-ins. Partner not required. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. Mostly Swing Dance - [email][events]
Tue 27 Jan 2015, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 27 Jan 2015, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 27 Jan 2015, 8-10 pm. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 28 January 2015
Wed 28 Jan 2015, 8:30 am. 8:15 Class. 9:30 Practica and social. No special shoes are required, though it would be nice if you can pivot on them. Dress casual and comfortable. No partners necessary, we will match you and, or change partners during the class. Corry Village, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Wed 28 Jan 2015, 7-10 pm. 7:00 - 7:10 Doors Open. 7:10 to 7:45 FUNdamentals class only $5 per night. 7:45 - 8:45 Intermdiate West Coast Swing class followed by dancing until 10. $40 per month includes the entire evening. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Thursday 29 January 2015
Thu 29 Jan 2015, 12-1 pm. 12 - 12:30 Beginners. 12:30 - 1:00 Beginner and Intermediate. 1:00 to 1:30 Intermediate. Get moving, have fun, improve your health, sharpen your mind and body, lift your spirits, while listening to great music. Make some new friends and have a great time. Enjoy easy, simple line dances that anyone can do. Offered via Santa Fe College Community Education. Call Jennifer at 352-395-5193 to register. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 29 Jan 2015, 6-7 pm. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as intermediate dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. You will have an opportunity to practice through out the night. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $59 for 6 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 29 Jan 2015, 6:30-8:30 pm. Beginners class will be from 6:30-7:15. Intermediate 7:15-8. Open Dance from 8-8:30. Check the website for any last minute changes. Kol Simcha, 619 NE 1 Street, Gainesville. Tony Arroyo, 352-485-1210. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Thu 29 Jan 2015, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Resource Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 29 Jan 2015, 7:10-8:10 pm. Learn to dance Salsa. Suitable for new dancers and those wanting to improve their basics, have fun and get in some Latin dancing. No partner needed. Rotating partners is not required. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $39 for 4 weeks. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 29 Jan 2015, 7:45-9:30 pm. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 29 Jan 2015, 8-10 pm. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 30 January 2015
Fri 30 Jan 2015, 8 pm. Free lesson from 8-9 pm followed by open dancing. All ages welcome. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Unified Training Center, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [grove][email][events]
Saturday 31 January 2015
Sat 31 Jan 2015, 7 pm. Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Sat 31 Jan 2015, 8-11 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Andrea Pham. $10. Argentine Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Sat 31 Jan 2015, 8 pm. All levels of experience welcome, even if you've only been to the beginner classes. Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a milonga at Corry Village. This is a great chance to get to dance with other students and many members of the community, so come out and have a good time. The event is free for everyone. The Brown parking lot directly in front of Corry Village and the Green zone on the street is restricted 24/7. Alternate parking locations will include Green decals in front of Baby Gator and the parking lots in front of the Law school (only a two minute walk). Corry Village, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]