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 to 4/24/24, 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]
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. No dancing on March 28, April 4, 11, and 18 because I will be out of town and conflicts with scheduling at the location. Come out on Tuesday, April 16.
On April 25 we start a 4-week Beginner Series in Argentine Tango and Swing. The cost is $60 for new dancers for the series. Experienced dancers are encouraged to attend. The cost for those with experience is $10 per night.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Swing
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, 7-9 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 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]
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]
2016
December 2016
Thursday 1 December 2016
Thu 1 Dec 2016, 12-1 pm. 12 to 12:30 Newcomers.
12:30 to 1:00 Regulars.
Everyone is encouraged to come for the whole time. The first half-hour caters to newcomers and the second half-hour caters to the regulars.
Have fun line dancing to a wide variety of music.
Register via Santa Fe College Community Education, under Seniors.
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $34. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 1 Dec 2016, 6-8 pm. 6:00 pm Beginning Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Beginning Social Dancing
In the Social Dancing class you will learn how to dance with a partner. You will learn some simple things to do in two or three dances you can use at social occasions. Dances will be determined by who attends. Dances may be Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Merengue, Nightclub Two Step, Rumba, Waltz.
These classes cater to new dancers, that is those people who have never danced before. These are social dance classes. The focus is on having fun, while you learn to dance with a partner. You build your confidence in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No one tells anyone else what to do.
Safety comes first. These are gentle classes. There is no pushing and no pulling. Everyone does their own dancing.
No experienced needed. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as experienced dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. There is a lot of dance time.
Couple ... Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $59 plus $6 lab fee. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 1 Dec 2016, 6-9 pm. We are having an early End of the Year and Engagement Dance Party. Everyone is invited. We will be celebrating Jim and Kay's engagement, who met in our class. This will be our last Thursday in the big room, so this will be our end of the year party.
Thursday December 1
6 to 7 pm Argentine Tango.
7 to 8 pm Intro to Social Dancing Review Waltz.
8 to 9 pm or so Dance Mix Mostly Swing and Other Stuff.
At B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, around the left side.
Cost: $10 for the evening if you have not paid for the series.
Everyone is invited. No experience and no partner needed. If you come with a partner, you do not have to rotate if you do not want to.
We will hold our normal Beginning Argentine Tango class at 6 pm. At 7 pm, we will hold our Introduction to Social Dancing class. We will review Merengue, Slow Waltz and Country Waltz. At 8 pm, depending on who is there, we will dance to music suitable for West Coast Swing, H ... Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][email][events]
Thu 1 Dec 2016, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Last Chance Banquet Hall, 219 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Friday 2 December 2016
Fri 2 Dec 2016, 11 am-7 pm. Pavel Cherdantsau and Svetlana Rudkovskaya will return to the dance dance dance studio for personalized dance lessons. Singles or pairs, call to make your appointment today. Pavel and Svetlana are United States Champions and World Grand Finalist in Classic Show Dance also they placed third in the Ten Dance at the US National Championship and at the Ohio Star Ball. Additionally, They have trained students who placed first at the Ten Dance US National Championships and have been awarded numerous scholarships. Do not miss your opportunity to learn from two of the nation’s top dancers. Dance Dance Dance Studio, 307 N Main Street, Wildwood, 34785. Mary, 352-266-0015. USA Dance Ocala - [dancedancedance][email][events]
Fri 2 Dec 2016, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $3 donation suggested. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Saturday 3 December 2016
Sat 3 Dec 2016, 7-10 pm. Attire is semi-formal. Aletheia Church, 3536 NW 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $10. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Sat 3 Dec 2016, 7:30-11:30 pm. Lesson from 7:45 to 8:45 with Danielle. Dancing until 11:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $15, $10 students. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Sat 3 Dec 2016, 8 pm-12 am. Rena's Ballroom features 5,000 square feet of spring wood dance floor. Snack food provided by the Argentine Tango Club. You are also encouraged to bring food and drinks to share. The event is free of charge for all. Please help us by inviting your friends. Non-tango dancers are also welcome to join us to learn, socialize and watch. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][email][events]
Sat 3 Dec 2016, 8 pm-12 am. Stressed with finals or projects? Take a study break and join us for our Winter Formal in the Rion Ballroom. There will be food, games, a photobooth, and of course, plenty of swing dancing! Dance group Floridance will be joining us to teach a special guest lesson that night as well.
Our lessons will be:
Basic 6 count: Zack Buchillon and Juliette Morgan
Special Topic: Jazz with Floridance
Lessons start at 8 pm.
As for parking, you can park at the parking garage at the Reitz Union.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we will try to help you out. Be sure to invite your friends, as well. We hope to dance with you all soon. Reitz Union Ballroom, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32603. $5. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Sunday 4 December 2016
Sun 4 Dec 2016. 5 pm Beginner class. 6 pm Intermediate class. 7 pm Social dance. Only $5 for both lessons and Social Dance. BOGO for students with ID. Private lessons available contact Carol Smith. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 4 Dec 2016, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
We will be playing with a new routine called Magic.
First Class Free
Single Class: $12
4-Class Pass: $40 (good for one month after first use)
Unlimited One Month: $60. Stillpoint Therapy Studio (right of the main building), 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 4 Dec 2016, 11 am. Traditional ballet class with vertical bar. Elegant Body Pilates, 4003 NW 18 Place, Gainesville, 32605. Jacqueline Valdez, 352-256-2054. $35 per class, four for $115. First class only $15. Gainesville Circus Center - [email][events]
Sun 4 Dec 2016, 4-7 pm. 2:45 Waltz. 3:30 Beginners lesson, a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $10, $8 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sun 4 Dec 2016, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Studio Percussion, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Ste 500, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 4 Dec 2016, 5 pm. No experience necessary. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $5-$10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Monday 5 December 2016
Mon 5 Dec 2016, 5:30-7:15 pm. 5:30 to 6:15 pm Hustle.
6:15 to 7:15 pm Swing.
Continuing two awesomely fun dances. The exhilarating Hustle. This is the dance that kept partner dancing alive during the 1970s and 1980s. Hustle inspired the cool moves you see in Salsa. Hustle helps you learn precision and turning.
Swing is the most versatile of the partner dances. We dance to the great music of the classic swing and jazz era as well as lots of newer music up to contemporary times. You dance at a comfortable speed. Swing is a great dance for learning musicality and improvisation.
Cost:
$75 for six Mondays (one night free), or
$120 for six Mondays and six Thursdays (four nights free), or
$15 per night.
Thursdays start October 27 and skip Thanksgiving. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall or around the right side in the back, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $40 for 3 weeks or $15 per night, or 9 evenings on Mondays and Thursdays for $90. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Mon 5 Dec 2016, 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, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 5 Dec 2016, 7:15-8:15 pm. Learn authentic Brazilian partner samba from Rio de Janeiro and forro from the Brazilian northeast. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Mon 5 Dec 2016, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 6 December 2016
Tue 6 Dec 2016, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 6 Dec 2016, 6:15-9 pm. 6:15 Beginning Square Dancing instruction. 7:15 Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 6 Dec 2016, 6:30-7:30 pm. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
We will be playing with a new routine called Magic.
First Class Free
Single Class: $12
4-Class Pass: $40 (good for one month after first use)
Unlimited One Month: $60. Stillpoint Therapy Studio (right of the main building), 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Tue 6 Dec 2016, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 6 Dec 2016, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 6 Dec 2016, 8-10 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 7 December 2016
Wed 7 Dec 2016, 7-8 pm. This is an ongoing class. No prior experience in Hip-Hop is needed. Starts from the beginning, covering all of the basics. The music is great and the class is fun.
Mr. Dingle is an experiences dancer, instructor and choreographer. A graduate of Keiser University and Dreyfoos School of the Arts, he received further training from Julliard, Alvin Ailey, Tennessee Ballet and Howard University. Background includes TV commercials, halftime performances for NBA, commercial shots for Vogue, performances at the Kravis Center, Gusman Center, Tennessee Performing and Miami Arena among others. Dance forms taught include ballet, pointe, pas de deux, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary West African, Graham, Limon, Horton and Musical Theatre. Mr. Dingle will teach beginning through advanced and adult hip-hop as well as intermediate tap and jazz. 1325 NW 2 Street, Pofahl Studio, Gainesville. 352-373-1166. Pofahl Studio - [email][events]
Wed 7 Dec 2016, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Ste 500, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 8 December 2016
Thu 8 Dec 2016, 12-1 pm. 12 to 12:30 Newcomers.
12:30 to 1:00 Regulars.
Everyone is encouraged to come for the whole time. The first half-hour caters to newcomers and the second half-hour caters to the regulars.
Have fun line dancing to a wide variety of music.
Register via Santa Fe College Community Education, under Seniors.
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $34. Gainesville Dance Association - [sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 8 Dec 2016, 6-8 pm. 6:00 pm Beginning Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Beginning Social Dancing
In the Social Dancing class you will learn how to dance with a partner. You will learn some simple things to do in two or three dances you can use at social occasions. Dances will be determined by who attends. Dances may be Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Merengue, Nightclub Two Step, Rumba, Waltz.
These classes cater to new dancers, that is those people who have never danced before. These are social dance classes. The focus is on having fun, while you learn to dance with a partner. You build your confidence in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No one tells anyone else what to do.
Safety comes first. These are gentle classes. There is no pushing and no pulling. Everyone does their own dancing.
No experienced needed. Good for any beginning dancers, as well as experienced dancers who want to improve their basics or just come out and dance. There is a lot of dance time.
Couple ... Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $49 plus $5 lab fee for each series. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][sfcollege][email][events]
Thu 8 Dec 2016, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Last Chance Banquet Hall, 219 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 8 Dec 2016, 7:30-9:30 pm. Take your Latin dancing to the next level. Instructor Justin Brochetti will be covering all things Latin. Men's and Women's hip isolation. Individuality between Latin dances (not all Latin dances are the same). Positioning and poise in Latin dancing. Beginner and advanced foot articulation. Quality of movement. Styling for men and women. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. $30. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 8 Dec 2016, 8:30-10:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 9 December 2016
Fri 9 Dec 2016, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $3 donation suggested. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Fri 9 Dec 2016, 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]
Saturday 10 December 2016
Sat 10 Dec 2016, 8 pm-12 am. From 8:00 to 9:30 there will be a special Beginners Milonga. If you have taken one or more lessons in Argentine Tango, come out and enjoy an Argentine Tango dance social designed specifically for new dancers. Stay afterwards for the regular milonga for Argentine Tango dancers. Held 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]
Sunday 11 December 2016
Sun 11 Dec 2016. 5 pm Beginner class. 6 pm Intermediate class. 7 pm Social dance. Only $5 for both lessons and Social Dance. BOGO for students with ID. Private lessons available contact Carol Smith. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 11 Dec 2016, 10-11 am. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
We will be playing with a new routine called Magic.
First Class Free
Single Class: $12
4-Class Pass: $40 (good for one month after first use)
Unlimited One Month: $60. Stillpoint Therapy Studio (right of the main building), 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 11 Dec 2016, 11 am. Traditional ballet class with vertical bar. Elegant Body Pilates, 4003 NW 18 Place, Gainesville, 32605. Jacqueline Valdez, 352-256-2054. $35 per class, four for $115. First class only $15. Gainesville Circus Center - [email][events]
Sun 11 Dec 2016, 1-2:30 pm. Do not know what to do with your arms? Desire to gain more confidence? Wish you had more expression? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this class is for you. First half will concentrate on styling. Second half learn to gain balance and exercises to strengthen your spins and turns. Only 16 spaces. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Sun 11 Dec 2016, 4:30-7:30 pm. 4:30 Dance Variety. 5:45 - 7:30pm Social Dancing. Studio Percussion, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Ste 500, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Sun 11 Dec 2016, 5 pm. No experience necessary. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $5-$10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Monday 12 December 2016
Mon 12 Dec 2016, 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, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 12 Dec 2016, 7-8:30 pm. Dance to a higher purpose. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. We do Israeli partner dances at the end. No partner needed. We rotate partners. You are not required to rotate. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night per family. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Mon 12 Dec 2016, 7:15-8:15 pm. Learn authentic Brazilian partner samba from Rio de Janeiro and forro from the Brazilian northeast. 250 SE 10 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Corey Souza, 352-316-0682. $10. Gainesville Circus Center - [sconnection][email][events]
Mon 12 Dec 2016, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 809 W University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 13 December 2016
Tue 13 Dec 2016, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]
Tue 13 Dec 2016, 6:15-9 pm. 6:15 Beginning Square Dancing instruction. 7:15 Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 13 Dec 2016, 6:30-7:30 pm. Nia's philosophy is: "Through Movement We Find Health." Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
We will be playing with a new routine called Magic.
First Class Free
Single Class: $12
4-Class Pass: $40 (good for one month after first use)
Unlimited One Month: $60. Stillpoint Therapy Studio (right of the main building), 2730 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Tue 13 Dec 2016, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 13 Dec 2016, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 13 Dec 2016, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 14 December 2016
Wed 14 Dec 2016, 7-8 pm. This is an ongoing class. No prior experience in Hip-Hop is needed. Starts from the beginning, covering all of the basics. The music is great and the class is fun.
Mr. Dingle is an experiences dancer, instructor and choreographer. A graduate of Keiser University and Dreyfoos School of the Arts, he received further training from Julliard, Alvin Ailey, Tennessee Ballet and Howard University. Background includes TV commercials, halftime performances for NBA, commercial shots for Vogue, performances at the Kravis Center, Gusman Center, Tennessee Performing and Miami Arena among others. Dance forms taught include ballet, pointe, pas de deux, modern, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary West African, Graham, Limon, Horton and Musical Theatre. Mr. Dingle will teach beginning through advanced and adult hip-hop as well as intermediate tap and jazz. 1325 NW 2 Street, Pofahl Studio, Gainesville. 352-373-1166. Pofahl Studio - [email][events]
Wed 14 Dec 2016, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio Percussion, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Ste 500, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 15 December 2016
Thu 15 Dec 2016, 7-9 pm. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Last Chance Banquet Hall, 219 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32604. Robert Whitehead, 770-530-9292. Free. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 15 Dec 2016, 7:30-9:30 pm. 3 week progressive class on International Rumba. Music is slower than American Rumba and different patterns. Couples and singles welcome to attend. We do rotate partners. Will start with basics and build each week. 3 weeks: $40/person, $75/couple, $30/college student. One class: $15/person. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 15 Dec 2016, 8:30-10:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 16 December 2016
Fri 16 Dec 2016, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $3 donation suggested. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Saturday 17 December 2016
Sat 17 Dec 2016, 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]
Sat 17 Dec 2016, 7-10 pm. A fundraising event to benefit those in need in our community.
Special tickets available for only $5 for the dance community. Enter promotional code DANCERS. Limited availability. Otherwise advanced tickets are $15, $25 for couples, $45 for a family of 4. $18 at the door. Children under 8 free.
Music for all ages. Professional photos. Photos with Santa. Ugly sweater contest. Door prizes. Snacks. Non-alcoholic beverages.
Get out those Boogie shoes and Poodle skirts. Electric slide on over to dance the night away. Your Newberry Lions invite you to attend our end of year holiday fundraising dance. This is a family-friendly event for ages 8-88 with dance music of all genres spun by our DJ Mr. October. The event begins at 7 p.m. so you can watch the Newberry Christmas Parade beforehand. Dress for the genre of music for which you like to dance, or you may wear your ugly sweater for a contest, or just come looking like an elf if you c ... City of Newberry Municipal Building, 25420 W Newberry Road, Newberry, 32669. $30. Gainesville Dance Association - [more][eventbrite][email][events]
Sat 17 Dec 2016, 8-10:30 pm. We will also be celebrating birthdays for this month. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. $10, $7 student. No partner necessary. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Ray Parris, 352-375-7763. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrisdance][email][events]
Sat 17 Dec 2016, 8:30-12:30 pm. Please come to share great tango music and connect with us in tango embraces, socializing and food/drink! Attendance is free (but we appreciate very much that you always bring food and beverages to share). In a Private Home, Gainesville, 32605. David Chayes. Tango with Thuy - [facebook][email][events]
Sunday 18 December 2016
Sun 18 Dec 2016, 10:30 am-1:30 pm. Greetings vintage waltzers.
Don Page will be there by 10:15. Set up should not take too long. Rena's Ballroom has plenty of tables, chairs and other amenities to help us be very comfortable. Parking space extends east and west along the back of the studio building.
Invite a new dancer. Bring a friend. First time attendees get in free. Otherwise, $5 students. $10 adults. Please wear non-scuff shoes in the building.
Please bring a covered dish to share. Don will have the coffee on for you. Please wear non-scuff shoes in the building.
Bob has disallowed me making coffee there as he said that there is a chance doing so would trip a circuit breaker and shut down one of the air conditioners. Bob has another coffee option there that might interest you. Some have said that it is delicious.
A dance lesson is not planned. Many of our dancers will provide assistance to new or advanced dancers if asked to do so. It is that simple to ... Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32609. Joyce Thompson 352-371-8054, Don Page 352-377-1918. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [more][email][events]
Sun 18 Dec 2016, 2:30-4:30 pm. Mr. October will provide a variety of ballroom music including Latin, foxtrot and swing.
Gary and Carol Cook will be your hosts. You do not need a partner and even if you do not dance you can come and enjoy a wide variety of music, socialize, or just watch the fun. Cookies provided and water and soft drinks are available, you may want to bring light snacks to share. Also you may bring your own beer and wine (restrictions will apply). Please drink responsibly. A 50/50 drawing benefiting Melanoma research will be offered. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Gary Cook, 352-481-2576. $7.50. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]
Monday 19 December 2016
Mon 19 Dec 2016, 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, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Mon 19 Dec 2016, 7-8:30 pm. Dance to a higher purpose. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. We do Israeli partner dances at the end. No partner needed. We rotate partners. You are not required to rotate. All ages. No experience needed. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $5 per night per family. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]
Tuesday 20 December 2016
Tue 20 Dec 2016, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 20 Dec 2016, 7:30-9:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Thursday 22 December 2016
Thu 22 Dec 2016, 7:30-9:30 pm. 3 week progressive class on International Rumba. Music is slower than American Rumba and different patterns. Couples and singles welcome to attend. We do rotate partners. Will start with basics and build each week. 3 weeks: $40/person, $75/couple, $30/college student. One class: $15/person. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 22 Dec 2016, 8:30-10:30 pm. We offer two hours of group classes each Tuesday and Thursday. All are welcome to join in for group classes, no partner is needed. Classes are divided into three levels for Salsa: Beginner, Intermediate A and Intermediate B, and two levels for Bachata: Beginner and Intermediate. A single instructor teaches each level, and students rotate partners throughout the class.
Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm and 8:30-9:30 pm
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 9:30-10:30 pm. The Movement, 1212 N Main Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 23 December 2016
Fri 23 Dec 2016, 6:30-9 pm. An impromptu new dance event. We have added a dance. Come join us. It will be at Mike and Norma's. Everyone is invited. Recorded music. Calling by Al, Randy and myself. Turn in by the dragon mailbox and before the fire hydrant. Come out to have some fun. It is outside. Dress appropriately. Park on the left as you come in the drive, and leave room for others. Do not park by house. 1234 SE Williston Road, Gainesville. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $3. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Fri 23 Dec 2016, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $3 donation suggested. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Monday 26 December 2016
Mon 26 Dec 2016, 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, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Tuesday 27 December 2016
Tue 27 Dec 2016, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thursday 29 December 2016
Thu 29 Dec 2016, 7:30-9:30 pm. 3 week progressive class on International Rumba. Music is slower than American Rumba and different patterns. Couples and singles welcome to attend. We do rotate partners. Will start with basics and build each week. 3 weeks: $40/person, $75/couple, $30/college student. One class: $15/person. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Friday 30 December 2016
Fri 30 Dec 2016, 7-10 pm. All levels, no partners needed, instructions provided. $3 donation suggested. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Saturday 31 December 2016
Sat 31 Dec 2016, 4-7 pm. 2:45 Waltz. 3:30 Beginners lesson, a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Bolton Recreation Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. $10, $8 under 21. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Sat 31 Dec 2016, 8 pm-1 am. Gathering first at Mireille's house and then at 11 pm at Arlene's house. Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Sat 31 Dec 2016, 9 pm-1 am. Featuring the Mr. October Show. Heavy hors d'ouevres, delightful desserts, party favors, dance contest, door prizes, Elvis and Aretha lip-sync contest, champagne toast at midnight. BYOB. $25 advance, $35 at the door, $90 for a table for 4. Seating is limited. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. RIck, 352-317-2357. Rena's Ballroom - [email][events]