Ongoing
Tuesdays
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us every Tuesday at The Bull for Sip N' Swing. We cannot wait to dance with you.
Jazz Jam: For those who are musically inclined, please join us for the Pre-Sip Jazz Jam starting at 6 pm.
No partner or experience needed.
Relax, have a drink, and dip your toes into swing dancing. We welcome beginners and experienced dancers, come share some time with friends.
While this event is free, please support the Bull who is generously hosting and providing a welcoming space for dancing.
Connect with Us:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gainesvillelindyscoop/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gainesville.swingdancing/
GroupMe:
https://groupme.com/join_group/94661829/xshrLqwd
The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]
Thursdays
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. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]
2024
May 2024
Thursday 30 May 2024
Thu 30 May, 7:30-8:30 pm. We will be teaching a Balboa Series in the month of May for the intermediate lessons for the GSD swing dancing at the Rosa B on Thursdays.
This will be a 5 week beginner level Balboa Series (both pure Balboa and Bal-Swing).
Please no drop-ins unless this will be a refresher. If you need to miss a class during this series please discuss with the instructors.
No partner necessary as we will rotate during class.
Balboa is a smoother flow dance style compared to Lindyhop. For the most optimal Balboa dancing, we recommend wearing shoes that slide or are smooth on the bottom.
The Balboa, also known as Bal is a swing dance that originated in Southern California during the 1920s and enjoyed huge popularity during the 1930s and 1940s. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Shannon Sechrest. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]
Thursday 23 May 2024
Thu 23 May, 7:30-8:30 pm. We will be teaching a Balboa Series in the month of May for the intermediate lessons for the GSD swing dancing at the Rosa B on Thursdays.
This will be a 5 week beginner level Balboa Series (both pure Balboa and Bal-Swing).
Please no drop-ins unless this will be a refresher. If you need to miss a class during this series please discuss with the instructors.
No partner necessary as we will rotate during class.
Balboa is a smoother flow dance style compared to Lindyhop. For the most optimal Balboa dancing, we recommend wearing shoes that slide or are smooth on the bottom.
The Balboa, also known as Bal is a swing dance that originated in Southern California during the 1920s and enjoyed huge popularity during the 1930s and 1940s. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Shannon Sechrest. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]
Thursday 16 May 2024
Thu 16 May, 7:30-8:30 pm. We will be teaching a Balboa Series in the month of May for the intermediate lessons for the GSD swing dancing at the Rosa B on Thursdays.
This will be a 5 week beginner level Balboa Series (both pure Balboa and Bal-Swing).
Please no drop-ins unless this will be a refresher. If you need to miss a class during this series please discuss with the instructors.
No partner necessary as we will rotate during class.
Balboa is a smoother flow dance style compared to Lindyhop. For the most optimal Balboa dancing, we recommend wearing shoes that slide or are smooth on the bottom.
The Balboa, also known as Bal is a swing dance that originated in Southern California during the 1920s and enjoyed huge popularity during the 1930s and 1940s. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Shannon Sechrest. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]
Thu 16 May, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 - 8:30 pm Choose between a Beginner or Intermediate Lesson
No partner or experience needed.
Admission:
FREE! Donations encouraged via cash or Venmo.
Call or text with Questions.
Join GSD for a swingin' evening of dancing to the live tunes of Porch Swing on May 16th! This here shindig is FREE and open to all, no need for a dance partner or fancy footwork know-how. Just mosey on down, grab a beginner or intermediate lesson, and jitterbug the night away with Porch Swing.
Parking:
Free parking in front or on the side of the building, across the street, or the nearby Friends of the Library lot.
Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525 UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Thursday 9 May 2024
Thu 9 May, 7:30-8:30 pm. We will be teaching a Balboa Series in the month of May for the intermediate lessons for the GSD swing dancing at the Rosa B on Thursdays.
This will be a 5 week beginner level Balboa Series (both pure Balboa and Bal-Swing).
Please no drop-ins unless this will be a refresher. If you need to miss a class during this series please discuss with the instructors.
No partner necessary as we will rotate during class.
Balboa is a smoother flow dance style compared to Lindyhop. For the most optimal Balboa dancing, we recommend wearing shoes that slide or are smooth on the bottom.
The Balboa, also known as Bal is a swing dance that originated in Southern California during the 1920s and enjoyed huge popularity during the 1930s and 1940s. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Shannon Sechrest. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]
Thursday 2 May 2024
Thu 2 May, 7:30-8:30 pm. We will be teaching a Balboa Series in the month of May for the intermediate lessons for the GSD swing dancing at the Rosa B on Thursdays.
This will be a 5 week beginner level Balboa Series (both pure Balboa and Bal-Swing).
Please no drop-ins unless this will be a refresher. If you need to miss a class during this series please discuss with the instructors.
No partner necessary as we will rotate during class.
Balboa is a smoother flow dance style compared to Lindyhop. For the most optimal Balboa dancing, we recommend wearing shoes that slide or are smooth on the bottom.
The Balboa, also known as Bal is a swing dance that originated in Southern California during the 1920s and enjoyed huge popularity during the 1930s and 1940s. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Shannon Sechrest. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]