2023
October 2023
Saturday 14 October 2023
Sat 14 Oct, 7-10 pm. 5:30 pm Doors Open
6:00 pm Pulled pork and fixins' cowboy dinner
7:00 pm Dancing
DJs Gail and Alan, the Keicher's, Jr.
You must enter Oak Run by the front gate on SR 200. Oak Run Palm Grove Ballroom, 11220 SW 29 Circle, Ocala, 34476. $39. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
August 2023
Wednesday 23 August 2023
Wed 23 Aug, 7-9:30 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 - 9:30 pm Dancing
A merengue lesson, "The Merengue You Don't Know", will start at 7 PM. Dancing from 7:30 - 9:30 PM. Mark Traynor will give the lesson and be our DJ for the evening. Cash Bar will be available. Come join us for this fun event. RSVP not necessary.
USA Dance Ocala is exploring new dance venues. The Joke Joint is located just North of Del Webb Spruce Creek Country Club on US 441, between Belleview and The Villages. Joke Joint, 13685 US 441, Summerfield, 34491. Susan Heaney, Rsvp 352-81-0909, 352-307-8486 Quetions. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
July 2023
Wednesday 26 July 2023
Wed 26 Jul, 7-9:30 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 - 9:30 pm Dancing
USA Dance Ocala is exploring new dance venues. The Joke Joint is located just North of Del Webb Spruce Creek Country Club on US 441, between Belleview and The Villages.
Gail and Alan will be our DJs. Joe Mounts will give the lesson.
Our Chapter also hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month at the Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Leesburg, Florida.
Joke Joint, 13685 US 441, Summerfield, 34491. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
June 2023
Saturday 17 June 2023
Sat 17 Jun, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson Ballroom Dance to 1980s Music
8:00 pm 1980s Dance Social with mix of ballroom, Latin, swing, hustle, kizomba, and more
Featuring Joe Mounts and Jen Giblin.
Snacks and refreshments provided. Prizes for best 1980s costume.
Private lesson spots open on Sunday morning. PM Respitory Services, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala. 352-512-1951. $15. USA Dance Ocala - [jjdanceproductions][events]
Thursday 8 June 2023
Thu 8 Jun, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 - 9:30 pm Dancing
We will be having a guest instructor to give us a salsa lesson.
Every second Thursday evening ballroom dance. The venue is close to US 441 in Belleview. The cross street is SE 56th Avenue, between the McDonald’s and the Burger King. This dance provides us with a venue that is convenient to Ocala and Belleview.
Our Chapter also hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month at the Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Leesburg, Florida.
Belleview Community Center, 5615 SE 110 Place, Belleview, 34420. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
May 2023
Thursday 11 May 2023
Thu 11 May, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 - 9:30 pm Dancing
We will be having a guest instructor to give us a salsa lesson.
Every second Thursday evening ballroom dance. The venue is close to US 441 in Belleview. The cross street is SE 56th Avenue, between the McDonald’s and the Burger King. This dance provides us with a venue that is convenient to Ocala and Belleview.
Our Chapter also hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month at the Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Leesburg, Florida.
Belleview Community Center, 5615 SE 110 Place, Belleview, 34420. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
April 2023
Thursday 13 April 2023
Thu 13 Apr, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 - 9:30 pm Dancing
Every second Thursday evening ballroom dance. The venue is close to US 441 in Belleview. The cross street is SE 56th Avenue, between the McDonald’s and the Burger King. This dance provides us with a venue that is convenient to Ocala and Belleview.
Our Chapter also hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month at the Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Leesburg, Florida.
Belleview Community Center, 5615 SE 110 Place, Belleview, 34420. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
March 2023
Thursday 9 March 2023
Thu 9 Mar, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Dancing
Every second Thursday evening ballroom dance. The venue is close to US 441 in Belleview. The cross street is SE 56th Avenue, between the McDonald’s and the Burger King. This dance provides us with a venue that is convenient to Ocala and Belleview.
Our Chapter also hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month at the Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Leesburg, Florida.
Belleview Community Center, 5615 SE 110 Place, Belleview, 34420. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
February 2023
Saturday 18 February 2023
Sat 18 Feb, 7-10 pm. 5:30 pm Doors open
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Dancing
Come join us for our Lady in Red Valentine dinner dance. This year, our Valentine Dance will be held on Saturday, February 18th at the Oak Run Ballroom with Rachel Palmieri as the DJ.
Admission is $30 per person. Please make checks payable to USA Dance and send to Pat Graffin by February 10th. Please include the names of the people you are paying for with your check. Pat's mailing information is 14140 SE 85 Ave, Summerfield, FL 34491.
If you have any questions please contact Pat at 352 307-8486. This is a land line, so please do not text.
This dance is in lieu of our regular February second Thursday dance. Oak Run Palm Grove Ballroom, 11220 SW 69 Circle, Ocala, 34491. Pat Graffin, 352-307-8486. $30. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
January 2023
Friday 27 January 2023
Fri 27 Jan, 3-6 pm. 3:00 pm Lesson
3:30 pm Dancing
Enter on the side of the building. Second floor.
Our chapter hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month in Leesburg.
Every second Thursday our chapter also hosts an evening ballroom dance in Belleview. Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Lessburg, 34748. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
Thursday 12 January 2023
Thu 12 Jan, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Dancing
Every second Thursday evening ballroom dance. The venue is close to US 441 in Belleview. The cross street is SE 56th Avenue, between the McDonald’s and the Burger King. This dance provides us with a venue that is convenient to Ocala and Belleview.
Our Chapter also hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month at the Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Leesburg, Florida.
Belleview Community Center, 5615 SE 110 Place, Belleview, 34420. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
2022
December 2022
Sunday 18 December 2022
Sun 18 Dec 2022, 6-10 pm. 5:30 pm Doors open
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Dancing
Gail and Alan Keicher will be our DJ’s for the evening. The cost will be $30 per person. Please make the checks out to USA Dance and send them to Pat Graffin 14140 SE 85th Ave, Summerfield, FL 34491.
You must enter Oak Run by the front gate on SR 200. Seating is on a first come first served basis.
Oak Run Palm Grove Ballroom, 11220 SW 29 Circle, Ocala, 34476. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
Thursday 8 December 2022
Thu 8 Dec 2022, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Dancing
Every second Thursday evening ballroom dance. The venue is close to US 441 in Belleview. The cross street is SE 56th Avenue, between the McDonald’s and the Burger King. This dance provides us with a venue that is convenient to Ocala and Belleview.
Our Chapter also hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month at the Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Leesburg, Florida.
Greg Nelson will be our DJ and give the lesson.
Belleview Community Center, 5615 SE 110 Place, Belleview, 34420. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
November 2022
Sunday 27 November 2022
Sun 27 Nov 2022, 3-6 pm. 3:00 pm Lesson
3:30 pm Dancing
Enter on the side of the building. Second floor.
Our chapter hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month in Leesburg.
Every second Thursday our chapter also hosts an evening ballroom dance in Belleview. Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Lessburg, 34748. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
Thursday 10 November 2022
Thu 10 Nov 2022, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Dancing
Every second Thursday evening ballroom dance. The venue is close to US 441 in Belleview. The cross street is SE 56th Avenue, between the McDonald’s and the Burger King. This dance provides us with a venue that is convenient to Ocala and Belleview.
Our Chapter also hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month at the Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Leesburg, Florida.
Belleview Community Center, 5615 SE 110 Place, Belleview, 34420. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
October 2022
Sunday 23 October 2022
Sun 23 Oct 2022, 3-6 pm. 3:00 pm Lesson
3:30 pm Dancing
Enter on the side of the building. Second floor.
Our chapter hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month in Leesburg.
Every second Thursday our chapter also hosts an evening ballroom dance in Belleview. Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Lessburg, 34748. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
Thursday 13 October 2022
Thu 13 Oct 2022, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Dancing
Every second Thursday evening ballroom dance. The venue is close to US 441 in Belleview. The cross street is SE 56th Avenue, between the McDonald’s and the Burger King. This dance provides us with a venue that is convenient to Ocala and Belleview.
Our Chapter also hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month at the Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Leesburg, Florida.
Belleview Community Center, 5615 SE 110 Place, Belleview, 34420. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
September 2022
Sunday 25 September 2022
Sun 25 Sep 2022, 3-6 pm. 3:00 pm Lesson
3:30 pm Dancing
Enter on the side of the building. Second floor.
Our chapter hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month in Leesburg.
Every second Thursday our chapter also hosts an evening ballroom dance in Belleview. Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Lessburg, 34748. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
Thursday 8 September 2022
Thu 8 Sep 2022, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Dancing
Every second Thursday evening ballroom dance. The venue is close to US 441 in Belleview. The cross street is SE 56th Avenue, between the McDonald’s and the Burger King. This dance provides us with a venue that is convenient to Ocala and Belleview.
Our Chapter also hosts a Sunday Tea Dance on the fourth Sunday of each month at the Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Leesburg, Florida.
Belleview Community Center, 5615 SE 110 Place, Belleview, 34420. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
July 2022
Sunday 31 July 2022
Sun 31 Jul 2022, 3-6 pm. 3:00 pm Lesson
3:30 pm Dancing
Enter on the side of the building. Second floor. Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Lessburg, 34748. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
June 2022
Sunday 26 June 2022
Sun 26 Jun 2022, 3-6 pm. 3:00 pm Lesson
3:30 pm Dancing
Gail and Alan (The Keichers, Jr.) will be our DJs.
Enter on side of building. Second floor. Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Lessburg, 34748. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $14 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
May 2022
Sunday 22 May 2022
Sun 22 May 2022, 3-6 pm. 3:00 pm Lesson
3:30 pm Dancing
DJ and lesson by Greg Nelson.
Enter on side of building. Second floor. Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Ocala, 34748. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $12 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
April 2022
Sunday 10 April 2022
Sun 10 Apr 2022, 3-6 pm. 3:00 pm Lesson
3:30 pm Dancing
DJ and lesson by Greg Nelson.
Enter on side of building. Second floor. Ross Plumbing Ballroom, 930 Thomas Avenue, Ocala, 34748. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $12 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
March 2022
Tuesday 15 March 2022
Tue 15 Mar 2022, 6:30-10 pm. 6:30 pm Doors Open
7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Dancing
DJ and lesson by Suzanne Crosby.
We will be collecting non-preishable food items for our local food banks. Scottish Rite, 3632 NE 7 Street, Ocala, 34470. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $12 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
February 2022
Sunday 20 February 2022
Sun 20 Feb 2022, 5:30-10 pm. 5:30 pm Doors Open
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Dancing
DJ Rachel Palmieri.
Hope you can join us for our Lady in Red Dance. We have a wonderful menu planned including Honey Cod and Champagne Chicken.
$45 per person. Send checks to Pat Graffin at 14140 SE 85 Avenue, Summerfield, FL 34491. Checks must be received by February 12. Make checks payable to USA Dance.
You must enter Oak Run by the front gate on SR 200.
Seating is on a first come served basis. Oak Run Palm Grove Ballroom, 11220 SW 29 Circle, Ocala, 34476. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
2021
December 2021
Sunday 19 December 2021
Sun 19 Dec 2021, 5:30-10 pm. 5:30 pm Doors Open
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Dancing
Please join us at our monthly dance.
Menu:
Crab Stuffed Cod
Roast Beef with Cabernet Sauce
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans Almondine
Salad
Rolls and Butter
Dessert: Lemon Cake
Coffee and Water
Cost: $35
Purchase by December 10, 2021
To purchase tickets mail checks to Pat Graffin, President
14140 SE 85th Avenue, Summerfield, FL 34491
To reserve a table of 8, send 8 names with one check for $280 to Pat. Oak Run Country Club, 8885 SW 110 Street, Ocala, 34481. Pat, 352-307-8486. $10 members, $12 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
November 2021
Tuesday 16 November 2021
Tue 16 Nov 2021, 9 am-2 pm. Contact us to participate as a dancer.
Free food, speakers, entertainment, virtual dementia tour.
Event held in person and online. In-person registrations are limited. Social distancing and masks are encouraged.
Family caregiver conference for elder options. One Health Center, 1714 SW 17 Street, Ocala. 352-692-5246. Free. USA Dance Ocala - [bit][email][events]
Tue 16 Nov 2021, 7:30-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Dancing
Please join us at our monthly dance. 2,000 square foot floor. We will have free snacks, and bottled water and coffee available for purchase. The Scottish Rite, 3632 NE 7 Street, Ocala, 34470. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $12 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
October 2021
Tuesday 19 October 2021
Tue 19 Oct 2021, 7:30-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson with Mark Traynor
7:30 pm Dancing
DJ Gail Keicher-Todaro
Please join us at our monthly dance. It will be a Halloween dance, costumes optional. Our new location has a 2,000 square foot floor, we will have free snacks, and bottled water and coffee available for purchase. The Scottish Rite, 3632 NE 7 Street, Ocala, 34470. Susan Heaney, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $12 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][email][events]
2020
February 2020
Tuesday 18 February 2020
Tue 18 Feb 2020, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 pm Dancing. Crystal Ballroom Ocala, 25 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470. Ken Uggie Wardd, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $12 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][events]