Ongoing
Mondays
Ongoing Mondays, 6-8 pm. 6 pm Lesson
7 pm Dancing
$10 entry includes 1 hour of beginner connection exercises and 1 hour open practice.
Getting a small group together for a tango-inspired practice.
This is beginner-friendly and focused on connection, balance, and communication between partners not memorizing figures.
These drills will strengthen your leading and following skills and improve connection for all partner dances, not just tango.
Mondays 6–8 PM
$10 per class
Shoes that can slide
DM Ratna for location
Our goal is to prepare for a real milonga in Gainesville on Saturday, November 15 — a social tango event where you can dance, watch, and experience tango culture.
We are building a welcoming beginner community in Ocala to learn together and eventually travel to more out-of-town workshops, festivals, and milongas.
No partner or experience needed just comfortable shoes that can slide. PM Respiratory Services, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala. Ratna Suthar. Public - [facebook][events]
Tuesdays
Ongoing Tuesdays, 10 am-2:30 pm. Line Dancing Fun at the Studio.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am.
Come kick up your heels, move to the music, and connect with friends.
No experience needed. Bring your smile and get ready for a good time.
Do not miss this chance to dance, de-stress, and have some fun. See you on the dance floor. Balance Yoga and Fitness Studio, 11175 SW 93 Court RoaD # 103, Ocala, 34476. 714-926-0986, info@balanceyogandfitness.com. Public - [balanceyogandfitness][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30 pm. Discover the joy of movement with Aliza Shoshana’s in-person belly dance classes in Gainesville, Florida. Each class blends technique, musicality, and self-expression in a supportive, inclusive environment. Whether you’re brand-new to belly dance or looking to deepen your practice, you’ll build confidence, strength, and community through every shimmy.
Weekly classes are designed to help you:
- Learn foundational belly dance techniques in a welcoming, encouraging space
- Build strength, flexibility, grace, and musicality
- Connect with a community of dancers, cultivate confidence, and enjoy the flow. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Aliza Shoshana, lilishimmydance@gmail.com. Public - [lilishimmydance][facebook][events]
Wednesdays
Ongoing Wednesdays, 6:15 pm. Casino Rueda style salsa is a Cuban based dance style, often danced in a circle. With high group participation and partner switching in the middle of the dance, we highly encourage our students to start with Casino. We also offer a student performance team in this style of salsa!
Casino classes are at 6:15 every Monday, and at 7:30 every Wednesday after Variety Hour. We also have advanced Casino classes on Thursdays after our rotating Latin Series.
On 1 style salsa, also known as LA salsa, is a popular style of salsa dancing that originated in Los Angeles, California. It is characterized by its linear style, meaning dancers move along a line, back and forth, as opposed to the circular motion seen in other salsa styles like Casino. Our advanced performance team dances this style.
On 1 classes are at 7:30 every Monday after Casino Salsa. We also have advanced On 1 classes rotating in our Latin Series.
Our Latin Series is a ro ... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. AscenDance Salsa Company, ascendancesalsacompany@gmail.com. Public - [more][ascendancesalsa][events]
Thursdays
Ongoing Thursdays, 10 am-12:30 pm. Line Dancing Fun at the Studio.
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 am.
Come kick up your heels, move to the music, and connect with friends.
No experience needed. Bring your smile and get ready for a good time.
Do not miss this chance to dance, de-stress, and have some fun. See you on the dance floor. Balance Yoga and Fitness Studio, 11175 SW 93 Court RoaD # 103, Ocala, 34476. 714-926-0986, info@balanceyogandfitness.com. Public - [balanceyogandfitness][events]
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, yfwen@yahoo.com. Public - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:15 pm. Casino Rueda style salsa is a Cuban based dance style, often danced in a circle. With high group participation and partner switching in the middle of the dance, we highly encourage our students to start with Casino. We also offer a student performance team in this style of salsa!
Casino classes are at 6:15 every Monday, and at 7:30 every Wednesday after Variety Hour. We also have advanced Casino classes on Thursdays after our rotating Latin Series.
On 1 style salsa, also known as LA salsa, is a popular style of salsa dancing that originated in Los Angeles, California. It is characterized by its linear style, meaning dancers move along a line, back and forth, as opposed to the circular motion seen in other salsa styles like Casino. Our advanced performance team dances this style.
On 1 classes are at 7:30 every Monday after Casino Salsa. We also have advanced On 1 classes rotating in our Latin Series.
Our Latin Series is a ro ... Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. Gator Salsa Club, info@gatorsalsa.club. Public - [more][ascendancesalsa][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Watters School of Irish Dance, 16 NW 7 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Karen Muratti, bellydanceblissfl@gmail.com. Public - [karenmurattibellydance][events]
Fridays
Ongoing Fridays, 7:15-8:15 pm. Watters School of Irish Dance, 16 NW 7 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Karen Muratti, bellydanceblissfl@gmail.com. Public - [events]
Other
Ongoing Other, 8:15 pm. Pole dance classes weekly.
At Happy Kiss Pole, we believe in the transformative power of movement. What began as a dream in 2014, blossomed into a haven for self-expression, exploration, and empowerment. Nestled in the heart of Gainesville, FL our studio started in the spare bedroom of our founder's home. From those humble beginnings, we've grown into a vibrant community dedicated to celebrating everyone who steps into our space through the art of pole dance.
Founded by Johanna Monserratte, Happy Kiss Pole Dance was born out of a passion for movement and a desire to create a space where everyone feels welcome. Inspired by the liberating and sensual aspects of pole dance, our studio embodies the values of haven, play, and voice. These principles guide everything we do, from our classes to our community events. Happy Kiss Pole Dance, 501 NW 23 Ave, Suite B, Gainesville, 32609. Johanna Monserratte, 352-448-1128, Info@happykisspoledance.com. Public - [happykisspoledance][events]
2025
April 2025
Friday 11 April 2025
Fri 11 Apr to Sun 13 Apr.
Tickets
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ascendance-salsa-fest-spring--2025
AscenDance Salsa Company is proud to present AscenDance Salsa Fest. This weekend of dancing will include social dancing, workshops, and performances. The theme is Masquerade Ball, so get ready to dance the night away.
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Location: REITZ UNION Room 2345
Theme: Prelude of Shadows (All Black Attire)
7:00pm - 7:30pm Music and Refreshments (first come first serve)
7:30pm - 8:30 pm Salsa Shines and Partnerwork w/ AscenDance Directors
8:30pm - 11:00pm Social Dancing
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS:
Location: Kairos Events & Catering
Theme: Unmasking Technique (Comfortable Clothes)
11am: Bachata - Salsa Mundial
12pm: Salsa On2 - Studio D Tally
1PM: Salsa Casino - Latin Dance Jax
2pm: Salsa On2 - Malembe Dance Co
3pm: Salsa On1 - Isaac Maitre
4pm: Zouk - Duval Zouk
5pm: Salsa On2 - Delia & Raul
SATURDAY NIGHT:
Location: Kairos Events & Catering ... Gainesville. AscenDance Salsa Company, ascendancesalsacompany@gmail.com. Public - [more][ascendancesalsa][facebook][events]
Saturday 12 April 2025
Sat 12 Apr to Sun 13 Apr.
Tickets
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ascendance-salsa-fest-spring--2025
AscenDance Salsa Company is proud to present AscenDance Salsa Fest. This weekend of dancing will include social dancing, workshops, and performances. The theme is Masquerade Ball, so get ready to dance the night away.
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Location: REITZ UNION Room 2345
Theme: Prelude of Shadows (All Black Attire)
7:00pm - 7:30pm Music and Refreshments (first come first serve)
7:30pm - 8:30 pm Salsa Shines and Partnerwork w/ AscenDance Directors
8:30pm - 11:00pm Social Dancing
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS:
Location: Kairos Events & Catering
Theme: Unmasking Technique (Comfortable Clothes)
11am: Bachata - Salsa Mundial
12pm: Salsa On2 - Studio D Tally
1PM: Salsa Casino - Latin Dance Jax
2pm: Salsa On2 - Malembe Dance Co
3pm: Salsa On1 - Isaac Maitre
4pm: Zouk - Duval Zouk
5pm: Salsa On2 - Delia & Raul
SATURDAY NIGHT:
Location: Kairos Events & Catering ... Gainesville. AscenDance Salsa Company, ascendancesalsacompany@gmail.com. Public - [more][ascendancesalsa][facebook][events]
Sunday 13 April 2025
Sun 13 Apr.
Tickets
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ascendance-salsa-fest-spring--2025
AscenDance Salsa Company is proud to present AscenDance Salsa Fest. This weekend of dancing will include social dancing, workshops, and performances. The theme is Masquerade Ball, so get ready to dance the night away.
FRIDAY NIGHT:
Location: REITZ UNION Room 2345
Theme: Prelude of Shadows (All Black Attire)
7:00pm - 7:30pm Music and Refreshments (first come first serve)
7:30pm - 8:30 pm Salsa Shines and Partnerwork w/ AscenDance Directors
8:30pm - 11:00pm Social Dancing
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS:
Location: Kairos Events & Catering
Theme: Unmasking Technique (Comfortable Clothes)
11am: Bachata - Salsa Mundial
12pm: Salsa On2 - Studio D Tally
1PM: Salsa Casino - Latin Dance Jax
2pm: Salsa On2 - Malembe Dance Co
3pm: Salsa On1 - Isaac Maitre
4pm: Zouk - Duval Zouk
5pm: Salsa On2 - Delia & Raul
SATURDAY NIGHT:
Location: Kairos Events & Catering ... Gainesville. AscenDance Salsa Company, ascendancesalsacompany@gmail.com. Public - [more][ascendancesalsa][facebook][events]
Saturday 19 April 2025
Sat 19 Apr, 8-9:30 pm. Step into the Roaring Twenties with Swing Theory at Speakeasy Night.
Nestled in the heart of Gainesville, The Midnight Underground is a hidden gem—a cozy bar and restaurant blending craft cocktails, delicious bites, and vibrant local culture.
Let the siren song of Becky Baby and the electrifying rhythms of Swing Theory transport you to a bygone era. Their retro sounds will have you jumpin’, jivin’, and wailin’ all night long.
Slip into your finest vintage attire, grab a cocktail, and lose yourself in the magic of Speakeasy Night. The Midnight, 101 SE 2 Place, Suite #100, Gainesville, 32606. 352-593-0238, info@swingtheoryjazz.com. Public - [swingtheoryjazz][facebook][events]
Saturday 26 April 2025
Sat 26 Apr, 3 pm. Doors open at 2 pm. Music at 3 pm.
Tickets
www.prekindle.com/promo/id/-2853509351724472462
All Ages
Heartwood Soundstage and Grateful Gainesville Present: The Grateful Gainesville Spring Boogie and Mason Via's debut album release.
Featuring Grass is Dead, Uncle Morty's Rhythm Cream, Mason Via, Headstash, Tamayo Trio, Unwound Trio.
Starting with jams from Tamayo Trio. Then a dead set with our good friends Headstash. The local phenom and Grammy nominated Mason Via brings his Americana vibes third. Next some old school R&B with Uncle Morty's Rhythm Cream. This band is so much fun. Topping it all off with two sets of Grass is Dead doing their amazing bluegrass arrangements of The Grateful Dead. In between all outside bands, Unwound Trio will be playing the indoor stage. So bring your dancing shoes. Be ready to shop too, there will be lots of vendors selling groovy wares, food, and clothes. Don't miss this one. Heartwood Soundstage, Outdoor Stage, 619 S Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. 352-448-4849, info@heartwoodsoundstage.com. $25 per person. Public - [heartwoodsoundstage][facebook][events]
Sat 26 Apr, 6-9 pm. Swing dance to Swing Theory Jazz Band at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. 352-593-0238, info@swingtheoryjazz.com. Public - [swingtheoryjazz][events]