Ongoing
Sundays
Ongoing Sundays, 10-11 am. Cost: Donation-based (suggested $15 per class)
Who is welcome: Everyone. Beginners and all fitness levels.
Feel free to contact Sarit to RSVP or with any questions. See you there.
Whether you are new to Nia or a seasoned enthusiast, this is the perfect chance to move and connect with yourself in the peaceful surroundings of the Thomas Center Gardens. Start your Sunday mornings with joyful movement and community.
Nia blends elements of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness, offering a low-impact, adaptable practice suitable for all fitness levels. Classes are designed to be playful yet empowering, enhancing your pleasure, strength, mobility, and overall well-being in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Meet Your Instructor: Sarit Sela
Sarit is an architect, artist, and movement instructor. As a First Degree Black Belt Nia instructor, she has been teaching movement, mindfulness, and creativity in Gainesville since 2 ... Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][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. najmahdance@gmail.com. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [events]
Ongoing Sundays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Weekly class. Confirm the date and time before going because they may change.
Check the room number.
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.
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, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. uftango@gmail.com. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][events]
Mondays
Ongoing Mondays, 6-8 pm. We will be changing dances every week for the first month. After that we will pick 2 foundational dances and build on them for the whole month.
No partner needed.
CLAP Learning Art Program, 46 E Noble Avenue, Williston. 352-256-4395, clapandtutoring@gmail.com. $25 per person. Public - [claptutoring][facebook][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 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]
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, flamerritt@hotmail.com. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7-9 pm. No dancing June 2 due to Shavuot.
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, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 8:15-9:15 pm. Monday
8:15-9:15 bachata beginners only
Tuesday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Wednesday
8:15-9:15 salsa beginners only
Thursday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Make your reservations and pay at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com.
Walk ins are also welcome. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244, bailacaliente1@gmail.com. Baila Caliente - [facebook][events]
Tuesdays
Ongoing Tuesdays, 5-7:30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Oaks Mall, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. No dancing on Tuesday, June 3, due to the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.
Dancing in June will be in the foyer, because the social hall will be used for Junque to Jewels sale.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Hustle!
8:00 pm Waltz
$10 per night
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, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Swing Dance Gainesville - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-9:15 pm. 6:30 pm - Casino Salsa
7:30 pm - Social dancing. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. Gator Salsa Club, info@gatorsalsa.club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. 6:30 pm Tuesdays in Gainesville
7:00 pm Thursdays in High Springs
The lessons are repeated on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Meizon Church, 3411 NW 83 Street, Gainesville. Robin Fraser, 352-317-1636, robin.frazer@yahoo.com. $5. Grand Squares - [facebook][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, 7:15-9:15 pm. Monday
8:15-9:15 bachata beginners only
Tuesday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Wednesday
8:15-9:15 salsa beginners only
Thursday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Make your reservations and pay at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com.
Walk ins are also welcome. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244, bailacaliente1@gmail.com. Baila Caliente - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Wednesdays
Ongoing Wednesdays, 12-1 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, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][events]
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]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428, Jbramb@gmail.com. Free. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [gifd][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, pham.andrea@gmail.com. Tango Papirusa - [events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 8:15-9:15 pm. Monday
8:15-9:15 bachata beginners only
Tuesday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Wednesday
8:15-9:15 salsa beginners only
Thursday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Make your reservations and pay at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com.
Walk ins are also welcome. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244, bailacaliente1@gmail.com. Baila Caliente - [facebook][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, yfwen@yahoo.com. Public - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 5-7:30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Oaks Mall, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-9 pm. No dancing on Thursday, May 15. No dancing in June, both due to room conflicts.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Hustle! or other
8:00 pm Waltz or other
Dances are determined by those attending.
$10 per night
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.
Andrew Weitzen
352-327-3672
publish@gainesvilledance.com
www.gainesvilledance.com. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Swing Dance Gainesville - [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, parris@parrisdance.com. $12. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][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 Dance Studio, 16 NW 70 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Karen Muratti, bellydanceblissfl@gmail.com. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-10:30 pm. 6:30 pm - On-1 Salsa
7:45 pm - Bachata
8:45 pm Social Dancing. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club, info@gatorsalsa.club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7-9 pm. 6:30 pm Tuesdays in Gainesville
7:00 pm Thursdays in High Springs
The lessons are repeated on Tuesdays and Thursdays. High Springs Civic Center, 19107 NW 24 Street, Gainesville. Deborah Cassidy, 352-262-0760, Becky Thompson, 386-216-6976. $5. Grand Squares - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:15-9:15 pm. Monday
8:15-9:15 bachata beginners only
Tuesday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Wednesday
8:15-9:15 salsa beginners only
Thursday
7:15-8:15 bachata
8:15-9:15 salsa
Make your reservations and pay at https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com.
Walk ins are also welcome. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244, bailacaliente1@gmail.com. Baila Caliente - [facebook][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.
No partner or experience needed.
Parking:
Free street parking is available in front of or beside the building, as well as in the nearby Friends of the Library lot.
Admission:
Free, donations encouraged via cash or Venmo.
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
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/gainesville_swingdancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525, SwingDancing.Gainesville@gmail.com. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [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. 3842 W Newberry Rd, Suite 1-G, Gainesville. 352-231-8485 dance@arthurmurrayocala.com. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [dance][facebook][events]
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. Join Jacqueline Valdez, celebrity dancer, model, author, fitness expert, for
Pilates, Adult Ballet, Yoga flow, Pole dancing, and more. Jajqueline Valdez Studio, 4003 NW 18 Place, Gainesville, 32605. Jacqueline Valdez, 352-256-2054, jacquelinevaldezstudio@gmail.com. Jacqueline Valdez - [jacquelinevaldez][events]
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
May 2025
Thursday 1 May 2025
Thu 1 May 2025, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. SloMo Movement & Meditation offers a meditative slow movement flow, similar in pace to Tai Chi and Qigong, infused with the creativity, personalization, and movement language of Nia. Simple yet powerful, this practice helps calm the body and mind while developing patience, mobility, strength, and balance.
Pause, connect, and let your breath and the natural surroundings guide you into stillness. This gentle flow, inspired by Tai Chi, yoga, Nia, and meditation, concludes with a seated meditation to ease you into the weekend with a sense of calm and clarity.
We'll gather at the Thomas Center Gardens, by the main water fountain.
Bring a yoga mat and, if you have one, and a meditation cushion or folding chair.
All are welcome, no prior experience needed.
Donation-based.
Meet Your Instructor:
Sarit Sela, creator of SloMo Movement and founder of Nia Gainesville, has been practicing and teaching Nia since 2005. Nia is a holisti ... Thomas Center Gardens, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][events]
Friday 2 May 2025
Fri 2 May to Sat 3 May 2025, 7-10 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday Noon-3 pm
Saturday 6-9pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]
Fri 2 May 2025, 7-10:30 pm. 7:00 pm Hot Rod class
7:30 pm Dancing
Start your weekend with some Spring in your step and never miss a chance to dance! Join us at our First Friday of the Month Dance. Introducing Bruce teaching at 7pm to include a Hot Rod 1/2 hour class. Something fun for the leads and and something for the follows. Hopefully we will start to include a class regularly at 7 pm at our social dance, so join our group to keep updated.
Conveniently located 5 minutes off of I-75 and just down the road from Paddock Mall. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. $10. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Fri 2 May 2025, 8:15 pm-12 am. 8:15 pm Bachata workshop
9 pm Social. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607-2800. 352-433-4334, info@salsamundial.com. $15. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][facebook][events]
Saturday 3 May 2025
Sat 3 May to Sun 4 May 2025. A weekend of tango structure, rhythm, and classic sequences from the Golden Era. 4 workshops + Milonga + Guided Practica with tango teacher Andrés Amarilla.
Saturday: Heartwood Soundstage
Sunday: How Bazar
SATURDAY, MAY 3 at Heartwood Soundstage
619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL
Schedule
• 11:00–4:00 — Private Lessons (5 total slots)
• 5:00–5:30 — Registration
• 5:30–7:00 — Workshop 1: Cross System Flow
Master compact, rhythmic sequences that move forward with musical clarity.
• 7:00–7:30 — Break
• 7:30–9:00 — Pre-Milonga Class: The Tango Base (Beginners Welcome!)
Build strong timing and structure from the version danced in the golden era.
• 9:00–12:00 — MILONGA with DJ Andrés!
SUNDAY, MAY 4 at How Bazar
60 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL
Schedule
• 12:30 — Registration
• 1:00–2:30 — Workshop 2: Tete Rusconi – The King of Vals
Explore circular phrasing and embrace-driven choreography grounded in real tango.
• 2:30–3:00 ... Gainesville. Miha Kim. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][facebook][events]
Sat 3 May 2025, 12-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday Noon-3 pm
Saturday 6-9pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]
Sunday 4 May 2025
Sun 4 May 2025. A weekend of tango structure, rhythm, and classic sequences from the Golden Era. 4 workshops + Milonga + Guided Practica with tango teacher Andrés Amarilla.
Saturday: Heartwood Soundstage
Sunday: How Bazar
SATURDAY, MAY 3 at Heartwood Soundstage
619 S Main St, Gainesville, FL
Schedule
• 11:00–4:00 — Private Lessons (5 total slots)
• 5:00–5:30 — Registration
• 5:30–7:00 — Workshop 1: Cross System Flow
Master compact, rhythmic sequences that move forward with musical clarity.
• 7:00–7:30 — Break
• 7:30–9:00 — Pre-Milonga Class: The Tango Base (Beginners Welcome!)
Build strong timing and structure from the version danced in the golden era.
• 9:00–12:00 — MILONGA with DJ Andrés!
SUNDAY, MAY 4 at How Bazar
60 SW 2nd St, Gainesville, FL
Schedule
• 12:30 — Registration
• 1:00–2:30 — Workshop 2: Tete Rusconi – The King of Vals
Explore circular phrasing and embrace-driven choreography grounded in real tango.
• 2:30–3:00 ... Gainesville. Miha Kim. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [more][facebook][events]
Sun 4 May 2025, 2-5 pm. This event is a fundraiser so that Al’s gift grows and continues for years to come. The suggested donation for this special dance event is $20, though, as always, no one will be turned away.
* You can pre-pay your donation for the event and not have to bring cash or check.
* Note that there is a checkbox to make this a monthly donation.
* Become one of Al's Angels and support the GODS every month. You will never need to bring cash to any of our dances.
A celebration of life for the late Al Rogers, Dance Angel extraordinaire and friend to every dancer he ever met.
The Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society (G.O.D.S.) invites all contra and English country dancers who may have known the late great Al Rogers to join us in our annual celebration of the dances that Al loved to call and dance to.
If you knew Al Rogers (and even if you didn't know Al), be sure to circle the date on your calendar: Sunday 4 May from 2 to 5 pm at UCG. ... United Church of Gainesville, 1613 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603-1608. gods@godsdance.org. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][facebook][events]
Monday 5 May 2025
Mon 5 May 2025, 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Tickets
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uf-mindfulness-10-year-anniversary-retreat-tickets-1214981956739
Join us for a day-long mindfulness retreat to celebrate 10 years of UF Mindfulness and nurture clarity, compassion, and grounded presence from within. The retreat will offer a variety of mindfulness practice sessions along with time to connect, celebrate, and enjoy the natural beauty of northwest Alachua County, Florida in a private retreat space that is about a 30-minute drive from the UF campus. Address for the retreat will be shared upon registration.
The UF Mindfulness Program is self-funded, and the leadership team and members of UF Mindfulness volunteer their time to offer the program to the UF community and Gainesville as a whole. We serve as a catalyst to build compassionate, safe, and empowering communities contributing to the greater good and invite you to join us in celebrating a decade of this work. Alachua. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][events]
Mon 5 May 2025, 7-8 pm. Join us for our 3 week series. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742, parris@parrisdance.com. $34. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][events]
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Tue 6 May 2025, 6-9 pm. No dancing on Tuesday, May 6. No dancing in June, both due to room conflicts.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Hustle!
8:00 pm Waltz
$10 per night
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, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Swing Dance Gainesville - [events]
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Wed 7 May 2025, 6-8 pm. Join us for a boot scootin' good time.
We are welcoming Instructor Lisa Spangler to the brewery for a free evening of line dancing. Lessons will be provided, and all skill levels are welcome to join. Wear your boots, bring your friends, and prepare for the most fun you can have on a Wednesday. Swamp Head Brewery, 3650 SW 42 Avenue, Gainesville, 32608. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][events]
Thursday 8 May 2025
Thu 8 May 2025, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. SloMo Movement & Meditation offers a meditative slow movement flow, similar in pace to Tai Chi and Qigong, infused with the creativity, personalization, and movement language of Nia. Simple yet powerful, this practice helps calm the body and mind while developing patience, mobility, strength, and balance.
Pause, connect, and let your breath and the natural surroundings guide you into stillness. This gentle flow, inspired by Tai Chi, yoga, Nia, and meditation, concludes with a seated meditation to ease you into the weekend with a sense of calm and clarity.
We'll gather at the Thomas Center Gardens, by the main water fountain.
Bring a yoga mat and, if you have one, and a meditation cushion or folding chair.
All are welcome, no prior experience needed.
Donation-based.
Meet Your Instructor:
Sarit Sela, creator of SloMo Movement and founder of Nia Gainesville, has been practicing and teaching Nia since 2005. Nia is a holisti ... Thomas Center Gardens, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][events]
Saturday 10 May 2025
Sat 10 May 2025, 12-8 pm. 12 - 3 pm Afternoon dance
5 - 8 pm Evening dance
Mark your calendars. It has been 6 years since our last Mayfair. But there will be a Mayfair again in Gainesville. An afternoon dance from 12 - 3; and an evening dance (yes dress up, Regency or other) 5 - 8. Separate Men's and Ladies' classrooms will be available for changing as well as the large bathroom.
Callers and musicians will be local. Cost will be $10 per person per dance. Bring snacks to share—get out your recipes and prepare your favorites. More details will follow. Judy McKendrick has graciously volunteered to set up the snack tables. Please sign up to help her if you are able.
Do you have a non-dancing partner or friend? Would they be willing to man the table at the door to collect money and give out name tags? They can enjoy the music and beautiful dancing. I will be having a sign-up sheet for these roles that we need help with: Room set up; Room take down; room ... United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659, flamerritt@hotmail.com. $10. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [more][events]
Sat 10 May 2025, 8-10 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
Join us while you enjoy great music, snacks, and cold A/C in a beautiful venue.
Rsvp. Limited to 60 dancers.
$15 per person, $25 per couple, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742, parris@parrisdance.com. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][events]
Monday 12 May 2025
Mon 12 May 2025, 7-8 pm. Join us for our 3 week series. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742, parris@parrisdance.com. $34. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][events]
Thursday 15 May 2025
Thu 15 May 2025, 11:30 am-12:30 pm. SloMo Movement & Meditation offers a meditative slow movement flow, similar in pace to Tai Chi and Qigong, infused with the creativity, personalization, and movement language of Nia. Simple yet powerful, this practice helps calm the body and mind while developing patience, mobility, strength, and balance.
Pause, connect, and let your breath and the natural surroundings guide you into stillness. This gentle flow, inspired by Tai Chi, yoga, Nia, and meditation, concludes with a seated meditation to ease you into the weekend with a sense of calm and clarity.
We'll gather at the Thomas Center Gardens, by the main water fountain.
Bring a yoga mat and, if you have one, and a meditation cushion or folding chair.
All are welcome, no prior experience needed.
Donation-based.
Meet Your Instructor:
Sarit Sela, creator of SloMo Movement and founder of Nia Gainesville, has been practicing and teaching Nia since 2005. Nia is a holisti ... Thomas Center Gardens, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956, niagainesville@gmail.com. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][events]
Thu 15 May 2025, 6-9 pm. No dancing on Thursday, May 15. No dancing in June, both due to room conflicts.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Hustle! or other
8:00 pm Waltz or other
Dances are determined by those attending.
$10 per night
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.
Andrew Weitzen
352-327-3672
publish@gainesvilledance.com
www.gainesvilledance.com. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text, publish@gainesvilledance.com. Swing Dance Gainesville - [events]
Thu 15 May 2025, 7-9:30 pm. 7:00 Lesson
7:30 Dancing
We are excited to announce a new venue for USA Dance Ocala in the Barn at Bellemoor, an elegant, very large ballroom/wedding venue located in Belleview just minutes from US 301. The venue features a large, pristine, polished concrete floor that moves smoothly when dancing. The five-year-old venue is beautifully decorated with 11 crystal chandeliers, high ceilings and ample seating. The large parking lot is lighted. This venue is truly a gem. We cannot wait for you to join us on the dance floor. Barn at Bellemoor, 10642 SE 36 Avenue, Belleview, 34420. Bill d'Angelo dangelo0909@gmail.com, ocalausadance@gmail.com. $10 members, $15 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][events]
Friday 16 May 2025
Fri 16 May 2025, 7-9 pm. Join Brittany Coy for a Country Two-Step lesson.
Come dance with us. Dancing includes Ballroom, Swing, Latin, Country, Two-Step. Everyone welcome. High Springs Civic Center, 19107 NW 240 Street, High Springs, 32643. 386-454-6228, communitydance8@gmail.com. Public - [highsprings][events]
Fri 16 May 2025, 7-10:30 pm. 7:00 pm Hot Rod class with Bruce
7:30 pm Dancing
Practice your new or cool moves. Are you a beginner with just the basics? This is a great way to practice with the friendly people in our group. Requests are welcome. This is a West Coast Swing dance, but we sprinkle in some other dance styles.
It is that time again. Third Friday of the month always join us for lots of music and dancing. As always, it is a West Coast Swing dance, but there will be a sprinkle of other dances. We can play a few requests as well. A few snacks will be provided. So
C'mon down and Let's Dance
Conveniently located 5 minutes off of I-75 and just down the road from Paddock Mall. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. $10. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Saturday 17 May 2025
Sat 17 May 2025, 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]
Sat 17 May 2025, 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]
Sat 17 May 2025, 8 pm-1 am. 8 pm Pre-social Bachata workshop, all levels, by Holly and Koji
9 pm Social
$20 Regular admission
$15 Early birdies, available 8:50-9:30 pm at the door, social-only
Join us for another awesome night of dancing at Salsa Mundial with DJ Phat Tony. The theme is floral. Dress to impress in your cool and sexy floral attire, optional. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607-2800. 352-433-4334, info@salsamundial.com. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][facebook][events]
Sunday 18 May 2025
Sun 18 May 2025, 3 pm. Come celebrate the 50th Golden Anniversary of the Gainesville Community Band. We will be performing a special program including a brand new piece composed by Chris Sharp, who will be our guest conductor. The concert is free and there will be dessert and refreshments served after the concert. Santa Fe College, 3000 Northwest 83 Street, Gainesville. Public - [facebook][events]
Sun 18 May 2025, 3 pm. A service of celebration, full of music and love to honor Jeff's life.
Reception to follow.
Jeff Shapiro, beloved UCG member, passed away into eternal peace on Saturday, April 19.
We give thanks for Jeff’s vibrant life, his joyful spirit, his thoughtful and inquisitive questions, his amazing stories about insects and the impact he made through his research and vocation, and even still his rich and marvelous music he shared with us. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. gods@godsdance.org. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]
Saturday 24 May 2025
Sat 24 May 2025, 8-10 pm. Doors open at 7:30 pm.
Join us while you enjoy great music, snacks, and cold A/C in a beautiful venue.
Rsvp. Limited to 60 dancers.
$15 per person, $25 per couple, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742, parris@parrisdance.com. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][events]
Friday 30 May 2025
Fri 30 May 2025, 7:15-8:30 pm. Join Brittany and Eileen for a fun night of Twosteppin'. If you have a solid understanding of the basics of Two Step, join us at Rena's.
Cost is $18 per person or $35 per couple, cash or check.
Email parris@parrisdance.com to register, pay at workshop. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742, parris@parrisdance.com. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][events]
Saturday 31 May 2025
Sat 31 May 2025, 6-8 pm. Grab a drum and join us for a community drum and dance circle in the park. Oak Park, Gainesville. Public - [facebook][events]
Sat 31 May 2025, 8:15 pm-1 am. 8:15 pm - 9 pm Workshop
9 pm - 1 am Social Dancing
11:30 pm Raffle drawing
$20 at the door - 1 raffle ticket per door entry, additional available for purchase.
Come support the Salsa Mundial Salsa Team Fundraiser with this BONUS social and dance the night away with us.
ALL proceeds go DIRECTLY to supporting team members representing our studio at Orlando Salsa Congress and other congresses this year.
Tropical Luau theme, DJ Rosh spinning Salsa and Bachata with a little Zouk and Kiz, raffle prizes, and amazing community. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607-2800. 352-433-4334, info@salsamundial.com. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][facebook][events]