2023
March 2023
Monday 27 March 2023
Mon 27 Mar, 11 am-12 pm. Let's start 2023 right. Let's dance.
Heart Mind Healing
Breathe, flow, and experience the healing power of dance with this Intro to Belly Dance workshop.
Get centered, flexible, and fit with Middle Eastern dance. In this class, we will focus on balance, arm, and hip movements, fluidity and creativity, working on posture, and introducing new combinations. Breathe, move, flow, and experience the healing power of dance. Taught by Karen Muratti.
Space is limited, register here: https://ed.gr/d9t0n. Thornebrook Village, Suite 25A, Gainesville. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Mon 27 Mar, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Variety class/Ladies styling/Men shine
8:00 pm Salsa partner work
9:00 pm Bachata Partner work
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Variety class/Ladies styling/Men shine
8:00 pm Bachata Partner work
9:00 pm Salsa partner work
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 - [website][email][events]
Mon 27 Mar, 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]
Mon 27 Mar, 7-7:55 pm. Join us for a 3-week series with Cha Cha. We start with the basics. We work on lead and follow, rhythm and timing, and fun patterns.
The cost for the 3-week series is $39 per person or $75 per couple, cash or check. Register by emailing us. Pay at first class. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Mon 27 Mar, 7-9 pm. 7:00 - 8:15 pm Israeli Circle Dancing
8:15 - 9:00 pm Israeli Partner Dancing
$10 per person.
If you are a beginner, contact me.
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Gainesville. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [email][events]
Mon 27 Mar, 7 pm. 7:00 PM Beginner Class Ages 13 to 18
West Coast Swing is a fun dance that keeps you wanting more.
Casual attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels, but not flip flops, are best for this dance. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [website][events]
Mon 27 Mar, 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 - [website][events]
Mon 27 Mar, 7:30-9:40 pm. 7:30 Salsa
8:40 Balboa
At tonight's Swing lesson, we have two very special guest instructors from the Gator Salsa Club. Please give a warm hep cat welcome to Allison Elloy and Diego Noriega who will be introducing us swingers to the world of Salsa.
The first hour of our Monday night lesson will be Salsa from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm followed by, in the second hour, Balboa practice with James and Shannon from 8:40 pm to 9:40 pm.
Please join us for this very special crossover event.
Normally, join us on Monday nights from 7:30 in Reitz Union Dance Studio B for Swing dancing lessons. We have beginner and intermediate lessons followed by free private lessons you can sign up for. No partner needed. Open to students, non-students, and community members. We hope to see many familiar and new faces. Have a hep day. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III. UF Swing Dance Club - [website][events]
Tuesday 28 March 2023
Tue 28 Mar, 5:45-6:45 pm. Beginning line dancing outside downtown Gainesville at Bo Diddley Plaza. Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Tue 28 Mar, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Salsa Beginners
7:00 pm Bachata
8:00 pm Salsa Intermediate
$10 one class, $18 two classes
Wear comfortable clothing. You do not need a partner. This is a group class that is open to the public, no sign up necessary. You can simply show up. All level of dancers welcome. One Health Center 1714 SW 17th Street, Ocala, 34471. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [website][email][events]
Tue 28 Mar, 6-8 pm. 6-8 pm Lesson and social dancing
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.
Stay on top of swing dance events by joining the Discord server.
https://discord.gg/GgGh8cEV32. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville. Jennifer Fill. UF Swing Dance Club - [website][events]
Tue 28 Mar, 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 - [website][events]
Tue 28 Mar, 7-9 pm. 6:00 Beginning Argentine Tango by request
7:00 Beginning Swing
8:00 Beginning Fast Swing Practice
9:00 Beginning Argentine Tango by request
No charge for those who missed a class.
$10 for everyone else
A new 4-week beginner series starts April 4.
Invite others.
Let me know if you are coming. Not required. You can drop in.
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. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Tue 28 Mar, 7-9 pm. Dance fever and K Smooth of Smooth Flava Dance present Club Ballroom. Inviting all dancers to learn Beginner Urban Ballroom and Chicago Style Steppin. All dance styles are welcome to share the dance floor. Opportunity for open floor dance.
Dance with purpose. Donations accepted for 501c3 BLSSD Future Inc. Cashapp $blssdfuture or Paypal www.Paypal.me/blssdfuture. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. K Smooth, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Wednesday 29 March 2023
Wed 29 Mar, 12:15-1:15 pm. Sunday: 10-11 am
Wednesday: 12:15 to 1:15 pm
Join Sarit to 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 - [website][email][events]
Wed 29 Mar, 5:15-6:30 pm. Do something different.
Explore new territory.
Surprise yourself.
Tango.
When and Where: All classes are on Thursdays starting at 6 pm with open practice after class until 8 pm. Most classes will be held in Dance Studio B, located in the basement of the Reitz Union. Classes on 9/29 and 10/6 will be a shorter class/practice from 6-7 pm and held in Studio A.
The dance studios are located on the bottom floor of the Reitz Union. Parking on campus is free and open after 4:30 pm.
What to wear: If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz/ballet flats, those work great. Toms also are a comfortable option. If not, bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. Fancy shoes are not necessary and please avoid flip flops or tennis shoes.
Our Promise To Our Tango Students:
-Everyone is welcome to dance any role they like. We welcome and encourage men as followers, women as leaders, non-binary dancers, and any combination in between. Tango i ... UF J Wayne Reitz Union, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [more][website][email][events]
Wed 29 Mar, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Variety class/Ladies styling/Men shine
8:00 pm Salsa partner work
9:00 pm Bachata Partner work
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Variety class/Ladies styling/Men shine
8:00 pm Bachata Partner work
9:00 pm Salsa partner work
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 - [website][email][events]
Wed 29 Mar, 6:15 pm. Open level samba teaches the beautiful art of Brazilian samba dance. Each class begins with a full body warm-up and stretch, followed by technique drills and fun choreography to explore and express yourself through samba. Dance heels are optional. Gainesville Circus Center, 1925 NW 2 Street, Suite B, Gainesville. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Wed 29 Mar, 7-10 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Hawthorne Wellness Center, 6110 SE 205 Street, Hawthorne, 32640. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [website][email][events]
Wed 29 Mar, 7-9 pm. 7:00 PM Beginner Class
8:00 PM Social Dance
West Coast Swing is a fun dance that keeps you wanting more. Come for the lesson and stay for the social dancing after. Drill down on your Basics and learn lots of dance concepts to get ready for our fun intermediate lesson on Sundays! Learn a New Dance.
Casual attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels, but not flip flops, are best for this dance.
Every Wednesday join in for our West Coast Swing group classes.
Cost for lesson and dance is just $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 - [website][events]
Wed 29 Mar, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Lesson
8:30 pm Social Dancing
Join us for Fall Wednesday Night Swing Dances hosted by Florida Swing Dancing Club! There will be a beginner lesson followed by a social dance in the Reitz Union Lower Level Dance Studio. This event is free and open to both students and non-students.
Cannot wait to see you there. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [website][events]
Wed 29 Mar, 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 - [website][events]
Thursday 30 March 2023
Thu 30 Mar, 5-9 pm. Swing dance at the Harn Museum on the UF campus.
Harn visitors now have more time to explore exhibitions, shop in the store, and enjoy food and drinks while listening to music on select evenings.
Wine Down Evenings
Thursday, February 23
Nick DeCarlis Jazz Trio
Thursday, March 30
Folk music by the Front Porch Backsteppers bluegrass band
Thursday, April 27
Gosia and Ali Acoustic Duo providing a combination of Brazilian, jazz, pop and Latin jazz. Harn Museum, UF Campus, Gainesville. Swing Dance Gainesville - [events]
Thu 30 Mar, 5:45-6:45 pm. Beginning line dancing outside downtown Gainesville at Bo Diddley Plaza. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Thu 30 Mar, 6-11 pm. 6:00 PM - On1 Salsa class
7:15 PM - Bachata class
8:30 PM - Social dancing
Come out and dance to some Latin music every Thursday.
As the name suggests, this night will be mostly bachata, with a splash of salsa, kizomba, and merengue.
Do not know how to dance? Don't worry! This event is immediately after Gator Salsa Club's free classes.
The dancing is free, but please support the event by buying drinks at The Bull and food at Crane Ramen.
A portion of all sales made at The Bull during the event are donated to GNV Bridge Literacy Program, a local non-profit that responds to the large literacy disparities in Gainesville. The program is created for kids who far behind in their reading skills, helping them to catch up with their peers quickly. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601-6243. Gator Salsa Club. Gator Salsa Club - [website][email][events]
Thu 30 Mar, 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 30 Mar, 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 30 Mar, 7-8 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 30 Mar, 7-9 pm. Dance fever and K Smooth of Smooth Flava Dance present Club Ballroom. Inviting all dancers to learn Beginner Urban Ballroom and Chicago Style Steppin. All dance styles are welcome to share the dance floor. Opportunity for open floor dance.
Dance with purpose. Donations accepted for 501c3 BLSSD Future Inc. Cashapp $blssdfuture or Paypal www.Paypal.me/blssdfuture. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. K Smooth, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Thu 30 Mar, 7 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm Hustle!
8:00 pm West Coast Swing or Other
9:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
Learn to Hustle! Have the most fun. See for yourself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNoKXnMMyIg
This is the dance that kept partner dancing alive. This is a bit different from the ballroom studio version of Hustle. This is sometimes called Latin Hustle. If you want to go where people dance Hustle, this is the kind of Hustle you need to know.
$10 for the night includes this evening schedule:
For all levels except novice.
Everyone welcome.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
The program is adjusted for those attending.
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. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Friday 31 March 2023
Fri 31 Mar to Sat 1 Apr, 7-10 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 12-3 pm
Saturday 6-9 pm
Note: Single dances on weekends are $15 for adults, $30 for a weekend pass
Weekend dances are $7.50 for youth age 18-25, $15 for a weekend pass.
Children under 18 accompanied by adults are free.
This is a private residence so proof of vaccination is required for all in attendance, including children and spectators.
When booking:
You must first be fully vaccinated and registered on the website dancingfish.dance.
One ticket only (everyone makes their own booking).
Select your booking category and send your booking.
Pay for your booking using the Donate button on the website event page. Dancing Fish, 24800 State Road 26, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Fri 31 Mar, 8 pm-1 am. 8:00 pm Bachata Workshop
9:00 pm Dancing
Ocala, it is that time of the month. Welcome to another monthly social. We will kick off the night with a bachata workshop at 8:00 pm. Social dancing to follow immediately.
Come out and show us that fancy turn-patterns you have been practicing. You will be in for a fun night.
DJ Bob Ocho, will be playing your favorite salsa, bachata, merengue, and cha cha cha all night.
Bachata Workshop:
8:00 - 9:00 pm Instructor Baila Caliente. Social dancing to immediately follow. The music will play nonstop until 1:00 am.
Cost:
$20 for both workshop and social;
$12 for workshop only;
$12 for social only;
You can pay with cash, CashApp or Venmo @bailacaliente1 or
https://baila-caliente1.punchpass.com
Have a song you would like to hear? Please feel free to send your musical request to the event page.
See you there. One Health Center 1714 SW 17th Street, Ocala, 34471. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [website][email][events]
April 2023
Saturday 1 April 2023
Sat 1 Apr, 12-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 12-3 pm
Saturday 6-9 pm
Note: Single dances on weekends are $15 for adults, $30 for a weekend pass
Weekend dances are $7.50 for youth age 18-25, $15 for a weekend pass.
Children under 18 accompanied by adults are free.
This is a private residence so proof of vaccination is required for all in attendance, including children and spectators.
When booking:
You must first be fully vaccinated and registered on the website dancingfish.dance.
One ticket only (everyone makes their own booking).
Select your booking category and send your booking.
Pay for your booking using the Donate button on the website event page. Dancing Fish, 24800 State Road 26, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sat 1 Apr, 2-5 pm. Through discussion, journaling, simple mindful movement, and basic intuitive collage-making, we will explore the meaning of finding our own center, what it is, how it feels, and how to strengthen and maintain it.
No need for experience in either art or movement. Just a curious mind and an open heart. Everyone is welcome.
Sarit Ben-David Sela is an architect and urban thinker, a mixed media artist, and a Nia movement Black Belt instructor.
This 3-hour workshop will be offered two times, on Saturdays, 2 to 5 PM, on April 1 and April 29. Space is very limited.
For further details and to register, please contact Sarit. Gainesville. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [website][email][events]
Sunday 2 April 2023
Sun 2 Apr, 10-11 am. Sunday: 10-11 am
Wednesday: 12:15 to 1:15 pm
Join Sarit to 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 - [website][email][events]
Sun 2 Apr, 3-5:30 pm. 3:00 pm Urban Kiz class
4:30 pm Social dancing untill 5:30 PM
The music during social dancing will be ~50% kizomba and ~50% zouk, bachata and blues. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601-6243. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Sun 2 Apr, 5-6 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]
Sun 2 Apr, 5-6 pm. $10 per person each class.
Cash App: $blssdfuture
Paypal: www.paypal.me/blssdfuture
You must have a partner. Masks are required.
All proceeds benefit I AM STEM Summer Camp. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Monday 3 April 2023
Mon 3 Apr, 11 am-12 pm. Let's start 2023 right. Let's dance.
Heart Mind Healing
Breathe, flow, and experience the healing power of dance with this Intro to Belly Dance workshop.
Get centered, flexible, and fit with Middle Eastern dance. In this class, we will focus on balance, arm, and hip movements, fluidity and creativity, working on posture, and introducing new combinations. Breathe, move, flow, and experience the healing power of dance. Taught by Karen Muratti.
Space is limited, register here: https://ed.gr/d9t0n. Thornebrook Village, Suite 25A, Gainesville. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Mon 3 Apr, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Variety class/Ladies styling/Men shine
8:00 pm Salsa partner work
9:00 pm Bachata Partner work
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Variety class/Ladies styling/Men shine
8:00 pm Bachata Partner work
9:00 pm Salsa partner work
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 - [website][email][events]
Mon 3 Apr, 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]
Mon 3 Apr, 7-9 pm. 7:00 - 8:15 pm Israeli Circle Dancing
8:15 - 9:00 pm Israeli Partner Dancing
$10 per person.
If you are a beginner, contact me.
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Gainesville. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [email][events]
Mon 3 Apr, 7 pm. 7:00 PM Beginner Class Ages 13 to 18
West Coast Swing is a fun dance that keeps you wanting more.
Casual attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels, but not flip flops, are best for this dance. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [website][events]
Mon 3 Apr, 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 - [website][events]
Mon 3 Apr, 7:30-9:40 pm. Normally, join us on Monday nights from 7:30 in Reitz Union Dance Studio B for Swing dancing lessons. We have beginner and intermediate lessons followed by free private lessons you can sign up for. No partner needed. Open to students, non-students, and community members. We hope to see many familiar and new faces. Have a hep day. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III. UF Swing Dance Club - [website][events]
Tuesday 4 April 2023
Tue 4 Apr, 5:45-6:45 pm. Beginning line dancing outside downtown Gainesville at Bo Diddley Plaza. Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Tue 4 Apr, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Salsa Beginners
7:00 pm Bachata
8:00 pm Salsa Intermediate
$10 one class, $18 two classes
Wear comfortable clothing. You do not need a partner. This is a group class that is open to the public, no sign up necessary. You can simply show up. All level of dancers welcome. One Health Center 1714 SW 17th Street, Ocala, 34471. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [website][email][events]
Tue 4 Apr, 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 - [website][events]
Tue 4 Apr, 7-10 pm. 7:00 Beginning Beginning Swing
8:00 Beginning Beginning Waltz
9:00 Beginning Beginning Argentine Tango
$60 for 4-week beginner series for new dancers.
$10 per night for those with experience.
Invite others.
Let me know if you are coming. Not required. You can drop in.
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. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Tue 4 Apr, 7-9 pm. Dance fever and K Smooth of Smooth Flava Dance present Club Ballroom. Inviting all dancers to learn Beginner Urban Ballroom and Chicago Style Steppin. All dance styles are welcome to share the dance floor. Opportunity for open floor dance.
Dance with purpose. Donations accepted for 501c3 BLSSD Future Inc. Cashapp $blssdfuture or Paypal www.Paypal.me/blssdfuture. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. K Smooth, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Wednesday 5 April 2023
Wed 5 Apr, 12:15-1:15 pm. Sunday: 10-11 am
Wednesday: 12:15 to 1:15 pm
Join Sarit to 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 - [website][email][events]
Wed 5 Apr, 5:15-6:30 pm. Do something different.
Explore new territory.
Surprise yourself.
Tango.
When and Where: All classes are on Thursdays starting at 6 pm with open practice after class until 8 pm. Most classes will be held in Dance Studio B, located in the basement of the Reitz Union. Classes on 9/29 and 10/6 will be a shorter class/practice from 6-7 pm and held in Studio A.
The dance studios are located on the bottom floor of the Reitz Union. Parking on campus is free and open after 4:30 pm.
What to wear: If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz/ballet flats, those work great. Toms also are a comfortable option. If not, bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. Fancy shoes are not necessary and please avoid flip flops or tennis shoes.
Our Promise To Our Tango Students:
-Everyone is welcome to dance any role they like. We welcome and encourage men as followers, women as leaders, non-binary dancers, and any combination in between. Tango i ... UF J Wayne Reitz Union, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [more][website][email][events]
Wed 5 Apr, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Variety class/Ladies styling/Men shine
8:00 pm Salsa partner work
9:00 pm Bachata Partner work
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Variety class/Ladies styling/Men shine
8:00 pm Bachata Partner work
9:00 pm Salsa partner work
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 - [website][email][events]
Wed 5 Apr, 7-10 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Hawthorne Wellness Center, 6110 SE 205 Street, Hawthorne, 32640. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [website][email][events]
Wed 5 Apr, 7-9 pm. 7:00 PM Beginner Class
8:00 PM Social Dance
West Coast Swing is a fun dance that keeps you wanting more. Come for the lesson and stay for the social dancing after. Drill down on your Basics and learn lots of dance concepts to get ready for our fun intermediate lesson on Sundays! Learn a New Dance.
Casual attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels, but not flip flops, are best for this dance.
Every Wednesday join in for our West Coast Swing group classes.
Cost for lesson and dance is just $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 - [website][events]
Wed 5 Apr, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Lesson
8:30 pm Social Dancing
Join us for Fall Wednesday Night Swing Dances hosted by Florida Swing Dancing Club! There will be a beginner lesson followed by a social dance in the Reitz Union Lower Level Dance Studio. This event is free and open to both students and non-students.
Cannot wait to see you there. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [website][events]
Wed 5 Apr, 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 - [website][events]
Thursday 6 April 2023
Thu 6 Apr, 5:45-6:45 pm. Beginning line dancing outside downtown Gainesville at Bo Diddley Plaza. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Thu 6 Apr, 6-11 pm. 6:00 PM - On1 Salsa class
7:15 PM - Bachata class
8:30 PM - Social dancing
Come out and dance to some Latin music every Thursday.
As the name suggests, this night will be mostly bachata, with a splash of salsa, kizomba, and merengue.
Do not know how to dance? Don't worry! This event is immediately after Gator Salsa Club's free classes.
The dancing is free, but please support the event by buying drinks at The Bull and food at Crane Ramen.
A portion of all sales made at The Bull during the event are donated to GNV Bridge Literacy Program, a local non-profit that responds to the large literacy disparities in Gainesville. The program is created for kids who far behind in their reading skills, helping them to catch up with their peers quickly. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601-6243. Gator Salsa Club. Gator Salsa Club - [website][email][events]
Thu 6 Apr, 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 6 Apr, 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 6 Apr, 7-8 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 6 Apr, 7-9 pm. Dance fever and K Smooth of Smooth Flava Dance present Club Ballroom. Inviting all dancers to learn Beginner Urban Ballroom and Chicago Style Steppin. All dance styles are welcome to share the dance floor. Opportunity for open floor dance.
Dance with purpose. Donations accepted for 501c3 BLSSD Future Inc. Cashapp $blssdfuture or Paypal www.Paypal.me/blssdfuture. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. K Smooth, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Saturday 8 April 2023
Sat 8 Apr, 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 - [website][events]
Sat 8 Apr, 7:30-10 pm. Celebrating April birthdays. Wear spring colors.
Doors open at 7:30, dance mixer at 7:50 with dancing until 10 pm. Light refreshments, great music, a beautiful venue, and the coldest AC for dancing.
$15 per person, $25 per couple, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Sunday 9 April 2023
Sun 9 Apr, 10-11 am. Sunday: 10-11 am
Wednesday: 12:15 to 1:15 pm
Join Sarit to 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 - [website][email][events]
Sun 9 Apr, 3-5:30 pm. 3:00 pm Urban Kiz class
4:30 pm Social dancing untill 5:30 PM
The music during social dancing will be ~50% kizomba and ~50% zouk, bachata and blues. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601-6243. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Sun 9 Apr, 5-6 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]
Sun 9 Apr, 5-6 pm. $10 per person each class.
Cash App: $blssdfuture
Paypal: www.paypal.me/blssdfuture
You must have a partner. Masks are required.
All proceeds benefit I AM STEM Summer Camp. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Monday 10 April 2023
Mon 10 Apr, 11 am-12 pm. Let's start 2023 right. Let's dance.
Heart Mind Healing
Breathe, flow, and experience the healing power of dance with this Intro to Belly Dance workshop.
Get centered, flexible, and fit with Middle Eastern dance. In this class, we will focus on balance, arm, and hip movements, fluidity and creativity, working on posture, and introducing new combinations. Breathe, move, flow, and experience the healing power of dance. Taught by Karen Muratti.
Space is limited, register here: https://ed.gr/d9t0n. Thornebrook Village, Suite 25A, Gainesville. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [website][email][events]
Mon 10 Apr, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Variety class/Ladies styling/Men shine
8:00 pm Salsa partner work
9:00 pm Bachata Partner work
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Variety class/Ladies styling/Men shine
8:00 pm Bachata Partner work
9:00 pm Salsa partner work
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 - [website][email][events]
Mon 10 Apr, 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]
Mon 10 Apr, 7-9 pm. 7:00 - 8:15 pm Israeli Circle Dancing
8:15 - 9:00 pm Israeli Partner Dancing
$10 per person.
If you are a beginner, contact me.
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Gainesville. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [email][events]
Mon 10 Apr, 7 pm. 7:00 PM Beginner Class Ages 13 to 18
West Coast Swing is a fun dance that keeps you wanting more.
Casual attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels, but not flip flops, are best for this dance. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [website][events]
Mon 10 Apr, 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 - [website][events]
Mon 10 Apr, 7:30-9:40 pm. Normally, join us on Monday nights from 7:30 in Reitz Union Dance Studio B for Swing dancing lessons. We have beginner and intermediate lessons followed by free private lessons you can sign up for. No partner needed. Open to students, non-students, and community members. We hope to see many familiar and new faces. Have a hep day. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III. UF Swing Dance Club - [website][events]
Tuesday 11 April 2023
Tue 11 Apr, 5:45-6:45 pm. Beginning line dancing outside downtown Gainesville at Bo Diddley Plaza. Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Tue 11 Apr, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Salsa Beginners
7:00 pm Bachata
8:00 pm Salsa Intermediate
$10 one class, $18 two classes
Wear comfortable clothing. You do not need a partner. This is a group class that is open to the public, no sign up necessary. You can simply show up. All level of dancers welcome. One Health Center 1714 SW 17th Street, Ocala, 34471. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [website][email][events]
Tue 11 Apr, 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 - [website][events]
Tue 11 Apr, 7-9 pm. Dance fever and K Smooth of Smooth Flava Dance present Club Ballroom. Inviting all dancers to learn Beginner Urban Ballroom and Chicago Style Steppin. All dance styles are welcome to share the dance floor. Opportunity for open floor dance.
Dance with purpose. Donations accepted for 501c3 BLSSD Future Inc. Cashapp $blssdfuture or Paypal www.Paypal.me/blssdfuture. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. K Smooth, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Wednesday 12 April 2023
Wed 12 Apr, 12:15-1:15 pm. Sunday: 10-11 am
Wednesday: 12:15 to 1:15 pm
Join Sarit to 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 - [website][email][events]
Wed 12 Apr, 5:15-6:30 pm. Do something different.
Explore new territory.
Surprise yourself.
Tango.
When and Where: All classes are on Thursdays starting at 6 pm with open practice after class until 8 pm. Most classes will be held in Dance Studio B, located in the basement of the Reitz Union. Classes on 9/29 and 10/6 will be a shorter class/practice from 6-7 pm and held in Studio A.
The dance studios are located on the bottom floor of the Reitz Union. Parking on campus is free and open after 4:30 pm.
What to wear: If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz/ballet flats, those work great. Toms also are a comfortable option. If not, bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. Fancy shoes are not necessary and please avoid flip flops or tennis shoes.
Our Promise To Our Tango Students:
-Everyone is welcome to dance any role they like. We welcome and encourage men as followers, women as leaders, non-binary dancers, and any combination in between. Tango i ... UF J Wayne Reitz Union, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [more][website][email][events]
Wed 12 Apr, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Variety class/Ladies styling/Men shine
8:00 pm Salsa partner work
9:00 pm Bachata Partner work
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Variety class/Ladies styling/Men shine
8:00 pm Bachata Partner work
9:00 pm Salsa partner work
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 - [website][email][events]
Wed 12 Apr, 7-10 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Hawthorne Wellness Center, 6110 SE 205 Street, Hawthorne, 32640. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [website][email][events]
Wed 12 Apr, 7-9 pm. 7:00 PM Beginner Class
8:00 PM Social Dance
West Coast Swing is a fun dance that keeps you wanting more. Come for the lesson and stay for the social dancing after. Drill down on your Basics and learn lots of dance concepts to get ready for our fun intermediate lesson on Sundays! Learn a New Dance.
Casual attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels, but not flip flops, are best for this dance.
Every Wednesday join in for our West Coast Swing group classes.
Cost for lesson and dance is just $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 - [website][events]
Wed 12 Apr, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Lesson
8:30 pm Social Dancing
Join us for Fall Wednesday Night Swing Dances hosted by Florida Swing Dancing Club! There will be a beginner lesson followed by a social dance in the Reitz Union Lower Level Dance Studio. This event is free and open to both students and non-students.
Cannot wait to see you there. UF Campus, J. Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [website][events]
Wed 12 Apr, 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 - [website][events]
Thursday 13 April 2023
Thu 13 Apr, 5:45-6:45 pm. Beginning line dancing outside downtown Gainesville at Bo Diddley Plaza. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Thu 13 Apr, 6-11 pm. 6:00 PM - On1 Salsa class
7:15 PM - Bachata class
8:30 PM - Social dancing
Come out and dance to some Latin music every Thursday.
As the name suggests, this night will be mostly bachata, with a splash of salsa, kizomba, and merengue.
Do not know how to dance? Don't worry! This event is immediately after Gator Salsa Club's free classes.
The dancing is free, but please support the event by buying drinks at The Bull and food at Crane Ramen.
A portion of all sales made at The Bull during the event are donated to GNV Bridge Literacy Program, a local non-profit that responds to the large literacy disparities in Gainesville. The program is created for kids who far behind in their reading skills, helping them to catch up with their peers quickly. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601-6243. Gator Salsa Club. Gator Salsa Club - [website][email][events]
Thu 13 Apr, 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 13 Apr, 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 13 Apr, 6-9 pm. If you like to dance the blues, and swing to old-school jazz tunes you will enjoy Little Mike and the Tornadoes at One Love Cafe from 6-9 pm. They play on the second Thursday night of every month. Yep, all they play is old-school jazz and the blues. Fun, fun dancing. Hope to see some of you there. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [events]
Thu 13 Apr, 7-8 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 - [website][email][events]
Thu 13 Apr, 7-9 pm. Dance fever and K Smooth of Smooth Flava Dance present Club Ballroom. Inviting all dancers to learn Beginner Urban Ballroom and Chicago Style Steppin. All dance styles are welcome to share the dance floor. Opportunity for open floor dance.
Dance with purpose. Donations accepted for 501c3 BLSSD Future Inc. Cashapp $blssdfuture or Paypal www.Paypal.me/blssdfuture. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. K Smooth, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Friday 14 April 2023
Fri 14 Apr to Sun 16 Apr, 7-10 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 12-3 pm
Saturday 6-9 pm
Sunday 12-3 pm
Adult (age 26+) $20 per dance. Weekend Pass: $60 for entire weekend
Youth (age 16-25) $10 per dance Package Price: $30 for entire weekend (ages 15 & under).
Children & non-dancers may watch & listen for free
This is a private residence so proof of vaccination is required for all in attendance, including children and spectators.
When booking:
You must first be fully vaccinated and registered on the website dancingfish.dance.
One ticket only (everyone makes their own booking).
Select your booking category and send your booking.
Pay for your booking using the Donate button on the website event page. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Saturday 15 April 2023
Sat 15 Apr to Sun 16 Apr, 12-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 12-3 pm
Saturday 6-9 pm
Sunday 12-3 pm
Adult (age 26+) $20 per dance. Weekend Pass: $60 for entire weekend
Youth (age 16-25) $10 per dance Package Price: $30 for entire weekend (ages 15 & under).
Children & non-dancers may watch & listen for free
This is a private residence so proof of vaccination is required for all in attendance, including children and spectators.
When booking:
You must first be fully vaccinated and registered on the website dancingfish.dance.
One ticket only (everyone makes their own booking).
Select your booking category and send your booking.
Pay for your booking using the Donate button on the website event page. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sat 15 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. Swing Dance Gainesville - [website][events]
Sunday 16 April 2023
Sun 16 Apr, 10-11 am. Sunday: 10-11 am
Wednesday: 12:15 to 1:15 pm
Join Sarit to 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 - [website][email][events]
Sun 16 Apr, 12-3 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 12-3 pm
Saturday 6-9 pm
Sunday 12-3 pm
Adult (age 26+) $20 per dance. Weekend Pass: $60 for entire weekend
Youth (age 16-25) $10 per dance Package Price: $30 for entire weekend (ages 15 & under).
Children & non-dancers may watch & listen for free
This is a private residence so proof of vaccination is required for all in attendance, including children and spectators.
When booking:
You must first be fully vaccinated and registered on the website dancingfish.dance.
One ticket only (everyone makes their own booking).
Select your booking category and send your booking.
Pay for your booking using the Donate button on the website event page. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sun 16 Apr, 3-6 pm. Bring your own food and drinks. There are many eateries nearby. Open to everyone. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]