2023
December 2023
Saturday 2 December 2023
Sat 2 Dec, 7-10 pm. Swing dance to Crooked Counsel. Come and enjoy wonderful cooking, music, drinks, and fun. The Depot and Speakeasy Room, 22060 N US Hwy 441, Micanopy, 32667. Swing Dance Gainesville - [crookedcounsel][events]
Sat 2 Dec, 7-9 pm. Step back to the 1920's to swing with us. Swing Theory will bring the energy with their lively tunes and we will transform the studio into a classy Christmas themed swing bash.
Attire: Dapper or Flapper
Text "Swing" to 352-231-8485 for tickets. Arthur Murray Dance Center, 62 SW 3rd Ave, Ocala, 34471. 352-231-8485. Swing Dance Gainesville - [facebook][arthurmurrayocala][email][events]
Saturday 9 December 2023
Sat 9 Dec, 7-9 pm. Join us for live music, food, and drinks and more. Do not miss Gainesville Big Band on the stage in the Promenade.
Spread a blanket under the setting sun, and catch some beautiful music on the green.
See you there.
We are taking all precautions during this time to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for this event. We recommend that event attendees follow CDC recommendations to wear a mask and maintain a safe social distance while enjoying the music. If you have any questions or concerns please message us. Celebration Pointe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [facebook][events]
Monday 11 December 2023
Mon 11 Dec, 7-9 pm. 7:00 - 9:00 pm Israeli Dancing for Everyone
$10 per family.
We will have some snacks and light the menorah.
If you like, you can bring kosher snacks, which mainly means nothing with meat.
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]
Tuesday 12 December 2023
Tue 12 Dec, 7-8 pm. No dancing this week due to Hanukah events at the synagogue.
7:00 pm Argentine Tango
8:00 pm West Coast Swing
$10
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]
Thursday 14 December 2023
Thu 14 Dec, 6-9 pm. No dancing this week due to Hanukah events at the synagogue.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Dance Mix
$10
Dancing is for all levels.
For the Dance Mix, dances chosen by those attending. If you do not know a dance, you will learn enough to do the basic steps.
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling. 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]
Saturday 16 December 2023
Sat 16 Dec, 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. Swing Dance Gainesville - [swingtheoryjazz][events]
Thursday 21 December 2023
Thu 21 Dec, 6-9 pm. Our group will have a little party on this darkest day of the year. Everyone is welcome to join us.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Dance Mix
$10
Dancing is for all levels.
For the Dance Mix, dances chosen by those attending. If you do not know a dance, you will learn enough to do the basic steps.
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling. 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]
Friday 22 December 2023
Fri 22 Dec, 6-9 pm. Swing dance to Crooked Counsel 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. Swing Dance Gainesville - [crookedcounsel][events]
Monday 25 December 2023
Mon 25 Dec, 7-9 pm. Come out dancing, celebrate Mila's birthday, and work off your Christmas dinner.
7:00 - 8:00 pm Beginning Israeli Circle Dancing
8:00 - 9:00 pm Beginning Israeli Partner Dancing
$10 per family.
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]
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Tue 26 Dec, 7-8 pm. 7:00 pm Argentine Tango
8:00 pm West Coast Swing
9:00 pm Dance Mix
$10
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]
Thursday 28 December 2023
Thu 28 Dec, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Dance Mix
$10
Dancing is for all levels.
For the Dance Mix, dances chosen by those attending. If you do not know a dance, you will learn enough to do the basic steps.
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling. 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]
Friday 29 December 2023
Fri 29 Dec, 7-9 pm. Including Ballroom, Swing, Latin, Country, Two-Step. All members of the community are welcome.
Great news. We were able to coordinate and reserve space at the High Springs Civic Center for a dance next week. Come join us for a Holiday Dance to celebrate the Holidays.
More dance events are planned for 2024. Sneak peak, our first dance will be on January 19th at the Lions Club. More details to follow in the next few weeks.
Dances do not have an entry fee as currently we are not being charged for use of the venues. If you would like to volunteer in coordination, decoration or perhaps another way please feel free to reach out! These events are our way to support each other and bring our community together.
Look forward to seeing you all on the dance floor.
Katherine and Ken
High Springs Civic Center, 330 NW 240 Street, High Springs, 32643. Ken Najorka at 407-721-9711 or Katherine at 321-243-1907. Free. Swing Dance Gainesville - [events]
Saturday 30 December 2023
Sat 30 Dec, 7-10 pm. 7 pm Lesson
8 pm Dancing
$20 dance, $25 dance and lesson
Shine up your saddle shoes and get ready to jump jive n’ wail with Becky Sinn and Swing Theory. Join us in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center for a celebration of Ocala history. The Jumpin’ June Swing Dance Social is a tribute to days gone by. Take a trip back in time to the 1940s when dances were a part of our local culture.
Originally, the Reilly Arts building was the Ocala City Auditorium – a WPA project that was completed on July 4, 1940. Over the decades the auditorium hosted countless Ocala dances, proms, graduations, concerts and events. The Reilly continues this local legacy today.
Learn something new and meet new friends. Experience fun photo ops, specialty themed cocktails, a swing dance jam circle, and featured dance performances. The evening will be set to the soundtrack of incredible vintage music from Becky Sinn and Gainesville’s favorite littl ... Reilly Arts Center, Ocala. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][reillyartscenter][events]