2019
June 2019
Saturday 1 June 2019
Sat 6/01, 9:30 pm-2:30 am. Calling all bachata lovers. This is not time for suzy-Q-ing, this is one you wanna get down and bachata for.
We will begin with a bachata workshop at 9:30, social dancing to follow immediately.
You will be in for a fun night.
DJ Brown Shuga & DJ Lamb, will be playing your favorite bachata, salsa, and cha cha cha all night.
Bachata Workshop:
9:30- 10:30 pm Instructor Conroy Smith
Social dancing to immediately follow. The music will play until no one remains on the dace floor.
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Cost:
$12 for workshop and social; $10 with student ID
$7 for workshop only; $5 with student ID
$7 for social only; $5 with student ID
$1 Party cups
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Have a song you'd like to hear? Please feel free to send your musical request to the event page.
See you there! Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [website][email][events]
Sunday 2 June 2019
Sun 6/02. October 5-6, 2019 - Gainesville, FL
Early Bird Registration opens May 1st, 8 am, $60 for the weekend
Regular registration opens July 1st, 8 am, $70 for the weekend
This venue will have a capacity of approximately 70, so be sure to register early to save your place.
Donations can be made at any time to help sponsor those who are unable to afford the full ticket price, by visiting the registration page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/richard-powers-waltz-weekend-tickets-59229756797
Richard Powers is a dance historian and instructor at Stanford University specializing in both historic and contemporary social dance. He leads workshops around the world (see below for more about that). His Social Dance class is among Stanford University's most popular courses.
The primary focus of the weekend will be waltzing, including cross-step waltz and traditional turning waltz with a few other dances of Richard's choice. This special we ... Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][website][email][events]
Sun 6/02, 11-12 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 6/02, 4-7 pm. Waltzing at 2:30 pm. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sun 6/02, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][events]
Sun 6/02, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 6/02, 6:15-8:15 pm. 6:15 pm Beginners
7:15 pm Intermediate and Advanced
Want to learn tango? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free beginner tango class. Feel free to join even if you have never danced tango before, there are teachers for whatever level you might be.
Who: Everyone can come. The beginner class is geared for people who have never danced before or who want to practice the basics. The intermediate class is for those who have been to at least some classes and is for you if you feel ready and confident enough to learn some new steps. The advanced class is for those who have been dancing for a long while now and will feature more complicated steps, so ask a teacher to make sure you are experienced enough for this level.
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz or ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Sun 6/02, 7. Warm up beginning at 6:30 pm.
Sweat your prayers at Dance Church.
Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning.
What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun.
Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you.
Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
- 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance.
- Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath.
- Followed by a delectable vegan potluck.
- This is a substance free event
- Get in an altered state completely naturally
This dance hap ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]
Monday 3 June 2019
Mon 6/03, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. 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 6/03, 6:30. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Summer! We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata! All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Thursday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Bachata
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Dress comfortably. Avoid flip flops and shoes without heel support. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 6/03, 7-10 pm. There is an all-levels class with rotating topics held from 7-8 pm.
The Monday Milonga runs 8 pm to 10 pm and is open to the community. We play Traditional Tango Music played in 3 song tandas.
DJ Trista Brophy
Light snacks provided. Please bring your own water bottle to refill.
Milonga is $5.
Class is $10, $5 for students. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. Trista, 862-208-2646. Gainesville Tango Exchange - [website][email][events]
Mon 6/03, 8-10 pm. 8 pm - 9 pm Bachata. 9 pm - 10 pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 4 June 2019
Tue 6/04, 6:15-9 pm. Western Style Square Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Beachy, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 6/04, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 6/04, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 6/04, 7-9 pm. At Norma Wilson's place, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 6/04, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Tue 6/04, 7:30-9:40 pm. Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday 8:40-9:40 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 5 June 2019
Wed 6/05, 2-4 pm. Western Style Square Dancing with Clover Squares, a square dance club of Levy County. We have a workshop class from 4-5 if we have new students interested. First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 213 W Noble Avenue, Williston, 32696. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. Grand Squares - [website][email][events]
Wed 6/05, 5:30-8:30 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 6/05, 6-7 pm. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Wed 6/05, 7-9:30 pm. Our schedule for the month:
Class #1 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class Beginner Swing Class and Social Dance
Cost
$45 Month, or
$15 Night, or
$5 Beginners per night, or
$5 Ages 16 to 29 per night. Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 6/05, 8-10 pm. 8 pm - 9 pm Salsa. 9 pm - 10 pm Bachata. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 6 June 2019
Thu 6/06, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 6/06, 6:30. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Summer. We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata. All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Thursday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Bachata
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Dress comfortably. Avoid flip flops and shoes without heel support. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 6/06, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 6/06, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 6/06, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Saturday 8 June 2019
Sat 6/08, 7:30-10:30 pm. Great mix of ballroom, Latin, swing, and country music. Light refreshments. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $15 per person, $25 per couple, $12 for Parris Dance students, or $8 college student. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Sat 6/08, 8 pm-12 am. Argentine Tango Milonga located in Gainesville, Florida for dancers in Gainesville, and other nearby cities (Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine, Palm Coast, Ormond, Daytona, Tallahassee, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa) in North Florida, and visitors to our wonderful community.
BYO drinks, water, wine, food and snacks for passionate dancing all night.
Milonga El Abrazo de Gainesville is held regularly on the second Saturday of each month.
Easy parking, great lighting and security. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1st Street, Gainesville, 32606. Steve Littler, 352-226-1103. $10, $5 student. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Sunday 9 June 2019
Sun 6/09, 11. Warm up beginning at 10:30 am.
Sweat your prayers at Dance Church.
Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning.
What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun.
Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you.
Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
- 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance.
- Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath.
- Followed by a delectable vegan potluck.
- This is a substance free event
- Get in an altered state completely naturally
This dance ha ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]
Sun 6/09, 11-12 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 6/09, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][events]
Sun 6/09, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Monday 10 June 2019
Mon 6/10, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. 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 6/10, 6:30. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Summer! We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata! All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Thursday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Bachata
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Dress comfortably. Avoid flip flops and shoes without heel support. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 6/10, 7-10 pm. There is an all-levels class with rotating topics held from 7-8 pm.
The Monday Milonga runs 8 pm to 10 pm and is open to the community. We play Traditional Tango Music played in 3 song tandas.
DJ Trista Brophy
Light snacks provided. Please bring your own water bottle to refill.
Milonga is $5.
Class is $10, $5 for students. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. Trista, 862-208-2646. Gainesville Tango Exchange - [website][email][events]
Mon 6/10, 8-10 pm. 8 pm - 9 pm Bachata. 9 pm - 10 pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 11 June 2019
Tue 6/11, 6:15-9 pm. Western Style Square Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Beachy, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 6/11, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 6/11, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 6/11, 7-9 pm. At Norma Wilson's place, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 6/11, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Tue 6/11, 7:30-9:40 pm. Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday 8:40-9:40 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 12 June 2019
Wed 6/12, 2-4 pm. Western Style Square Dancing with Clover Squares, a square dance club of Levy County. We have a workshop class from 4-5 if we have new students interested. First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 213 W Noble Avenue, Williston, 32696. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. Grand Squares - [website][email][events]
Wed 6/12, 5:30-8:30 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 6/12, 6-7 pm. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Wed 6/12, 7-9:30 pm. Our schedule for the month:
Class #1 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes
Class Beginner Swing Class and Social Dance
Cost
$45 Month, or
$15 Night, or
$5 Beginners per night, or
$5 Ages 16 to 29 per night. Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [email][events]
Wed 6/12, 8-10 pm. 8 pm - 9 pm Salsa. 9 pm - 10 pm Bachata. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 13 June 2019
Thu 6/13, 12-1 pm. 12 to 12:30 Newcomers.
12:30 to 1:00 Regulars.
Everyone is encouraged to come for the whole time. The first half-hour caters to newcomers and the second half-hour caters to the regulars.
Have fun line dancing to a wide variety of music.
Register via Santa Fe College Community Education, under Seniors.
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][email][events]
Thu 6/13, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 6/13, 6:30. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Summer. We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata. All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Thursday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Bachata
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Dress comfortably. Avoid flip flops and shoes without heel support. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 6/13, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 6/13, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 14 June 2019
Fri 6/14, 4-6 pm. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM All-Levels Tango Technique Class
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Guided Practice
Want to learn tango or brush up on your skills? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free all-level tango class! Feel free to join even if you've never danced tango before.
Where: Dance Studio A, located in the basement of the Reitz Union.
Teacher: Trista Brophy
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz/ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary.
Feel free to invite your friends on FB.
*Parking is free & open after 4:30 PM. It costs $2 to park at the Reitz union garage from 3:45-4:30pm, then it is free for the rest of the time. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Fri 6/14, 6-9 pm. The 2019 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series presents Remember Jones with opening band Swing Theory on Friday, June 14 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex.The performance is free. Please bring your chairs and blankets.
A food truck will be serving food for purchase. Kids 18 and under eat free with the Summer BreakSpot Program. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase. Kona Ice Ocala will be serving your favorite flavored ice. Visit local vendors and have fun at the Ocala Recreation and Parks recreation vehicle.
Parking is available at the CF Hampton Center (1500 W Silver Springs), MLK Jr. Aquatic Center (255 NW 16th Ave) and E.D. Croskey. More information is available at www.levittamp.org/ocala or contact Ocala Cultural Arts at 352-629-8447.
Each concert in the series features a local non-profit organization working to create art accessibility in our community; tonight’s featured no ... Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series, 1510 NW 4 Street, Ocala, 34475. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][website][events]
Fri 6/14, 7:30-10 pm. Melrose Art and Culture Center, #301, Hwy 26, corner of Grove Street, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Fri 6/14, 8 pm-1 am. Join the Hippodrome Theatre for Lindy Luau Night! Lindy hop on over to the Hipp Lower Level for a night of swing dancing presented by the Florida Swing Dancing Club! Lesson and social dance included for just $10!
ONE-NIGHT-ONLY:
Friday, June 14
Lesson from 8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Social dance from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Ticket purchase at the Box Office. No dance experience or dance partner required, so come and learn some new moves with us! Dressing up is encouraged. Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Fri 6/14, 9 pm-2 am. 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM Bachata Workshop (Intermediate Level)
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM (overnight) Social
Come and join the Salsa Mundial Salsa Team on Friday June 14th 2019 for a fundraiser Bachata Social (70% Bachata).
Glow-in-the-dark tattoos and black light will make this a unique night of dancing to the awesome music repertoire of DJ Koji.
We’ll provide the tattoos, you’ll provide the canvas.
Bachata Workshop (Intermediate) by Cho and Sean: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Social dancing: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am.
*Prices*
Workshop $5
Social $5
Workshop and Social: $8
Cash and Venmo only. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Saturday 15 June 2019
Sat 6/15, 6-9 pm. 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]
Sat 6/15, 7-10 pm. 5:45 Waltz. 6:30 Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor.
Dress in your pirate best. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [website][email][events]
Sat 6/15, 8:30 pm-1 am. Thuy and I are looking forward to seeing you, and dance with you at June's Monthly Milonga #58, The farewell milonga for Jorge and Anabel. After touring the US and Europe, the couple will be in Gainesville for 5 days before they return to Buenos Aires.
Attendance is free as usual. Bring your friends and your favorite dish and/or beverage, to share.
At a private location in Gainesville. Please send a message for directions.
See you, soon, Thuy and David. Gainesville. David Chayes. Tango y Té - [website][email][events]
Sat 6/15, 9:30 pm-2:30 am. Salsa lovers, this one is for you. Come celebrate the beginning of summer and Congress season with us, dancing.
We will begin with a salsa workshop at 9:30, with social dancing to follow immediately.
Come out and show us that fancy footwork/turn-patterns you've been practicing all semester. You'll be in for a fun night.
DJ Chocolate Pecan & DJ Butter Pecan, will be playing your favorite bachata, salsa, merengue and cha cha cha all night.
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Location: 1925 NW 2nd St. Gainesville, FL 32609
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Salsa On 2 Workshop:
9:30- 10:30pm by Bob Ocho & TBA
Social dancing to immediately follow. The music will play until no one remains on the dace floor.
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Cost:
$12 for workshop and social; $10 with student ID
$7 for workshop only; $5 with student ID
$7 for social only; $5 with student ID
$2 Party cu ... Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [more][website][email][events]
Sunday 16 June 2019
Sun 6/16, 11-12 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 6/16, 1:45-5 pm. Lesson followed by dancing. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [email][events]
Sun 6/16, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][events]
Sun 6/16, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 6/16, 7. Warm up beginning at 6:30 pm.
Sweat your prayers at Dance Church.
Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning.
What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun.
Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you.
Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
- 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance.
- Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath.
- Followed by a delectable vegan potluck.
- This is a substance free event
- Get in an altered state completely naturally
This dance hap ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]
Monday 17 June 2019
Mon 6/17, 5:30. 5:30 pm Swing
6:30 pm Waltz
7:30 pm Israeli
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all.
Singles friendly, no partner needed.
$60 for the four week beginner series, or
$10 per night per person for experienced dancers, or
$5 student, or
$40 per family for Israeli dancing beginner series only, or
$5 per family for experienced Israeli dancers, or
Free for students for Israeli dancing only
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Mon 6/17, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. 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 6/17, 6:30. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Summer! We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata! All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Thursday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Bachata
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Dress comfortably. Avoid flip flops and shoes without heel support. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 6/17, 7-10 pm. There is an all-levels class with rotating topics held from 7-8 pm.
The Monday Milonga runs 8 pm to 10 pm and is open to the community. We play Traditional Tango Music played in 3 song tandas.
DJ Trista Brophy
Light snacks provided. Please bring your own water bottle to refill.
Milonga is $5.
Class is $10, $5 for students. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. Trista, 862-208-2646. Gainesville Tango Exchange - [website][email][events]
Mon 6/17, 7:30-9:30 pm. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed.
7:30 pm Israeli Dancing Beginner Series 4 Weeks
8:30 pm Regular Israeli Dancing
$40 family for 4 Week Beginner Series, or
$20 for 4 Week Beginner Series for B'nai Israel members, or
$5 per night for experienced dancers per family, or
Free for college aged and under. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [website][email][events]
Mon 6/17, 8-10 pm. 8 pm - 9 pm Bachata. 9 pm - 10 pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 18 June 2019
Tue 6/18, 6:15-9 pm. Western Style Square Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Beachy, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 6/18, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Lesson
7:30 Dancing
DJ Josh Angel. Crystal Ballroom Ocala, 25 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 34470. Ken Uggie Wardd, 407-757-2975. $10 members, $12 non-members. USA Dance Ocala - [website][events]
Tue 6/18, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 6/18, 7-9 pm. At Norma Wilson's place, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 6/18, 7. Every Tuesday, until Aug 6 Swing Dance Lessons at the Hippodrome Theatre.
Join us at the Hipp Lower Level for swing dancing lessons taught by the Florida Swing Dancing Club! Classes are every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and only cost $5.
Throughout the summer, we will be exploring concepts that are fundamental to Lindy Hop - such as pulse, rhythm, and connection - so that you can take your dancing to the next level.
No previous experience or dance partner required for any of the lessons. Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Tue 6/18, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Tue 6/18, 7:30-9:40 pm. Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday 8:40-9:40 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 19 June 2019
Wed 6/19, 2-4 pm. Western Style Square Dancing with Clover Squares, a square dance club of Levy County. We have a workshop class from 4-5 if we have new students interested. First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 213 W Noble Avenue, Williston, 32696. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. Grand Squares - [website][email][events]
Wed 6/19, 5:30-8:30 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 6/19, 6-7 pm. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Wed 6/19, 8-10 pm. 8 pm - 9 pm Salsa. 9 pm - 10 pm Bachata. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 20 June 2019
Thu 6/20, 12-1 pm. 12 to 12:30 Newcomers.
12:30 to 1:00 Regulars.
Everyone is encouraged to come for the whole time. The first half-hour caters to newcomers and the second half-hour caters to the regulars.
Have fun line dancing to a wide variety of music.
Register via Santa Fe College Community Education, under Seniors.
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][email][events]
Thu 6/20, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 6/20, 6:30. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Summer. We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata. All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Thursday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Bachata
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Dress comfortably. Avoid flip flops and shoes without heel support. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 6/20, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 6/20, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 6/20, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Swing
8:00 pm Salsa
9:00 pm Argentine Tango
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all.
Singles friendly, no partner needed.
$10 per night per person, or
$5 student
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Thu 6/20, 7:30-8:45 pm. Join us for a fun time learning some cools moves in Bachata. Singles or couples are welcome. Cost is $15/person, $12/college student. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Thu 6/20, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 21 June 2019
Fri 6/21 to Sat 6/22. Meet and Greet
Friday June 21
7 pm to 1 am
Senior Recreation Center of Gainesville
5701 NW 34 Blvd
Attire: Casual-Rep your city and group
7:45 pm BLSSD Future performance
9:00 pm Teach Me to Dance demonstrations
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm BLSSD Future's Fun Room for kids, free of charge. Parents must attend fundraising event for child to attend.
Adult Workshops
Saturday June 22
9 am to 2 pm
Reitz Union Hotel, University of Florida
BLSSD Future Youth Workshops
Saturday June 22
9 am to 1 pm
Reitz Union Hotel, University of Florida
Main Event Party - Let's Dance
Saturday June 22
7 pm to 1 am
Reitz Union Hotel, University of Florida
Attire: Dress to Impress, no tennis shoes please
8:15 pm Dinner is served
9:45 pm Dance Showcase
Please support the 3rd Annual Teach Me To Dance Youth Fundraising Event. Please join them on the dance floor and purchase your $65 All Access Pass includes Friday night Meet and Greet Dance P ... Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [more][website][events]
Fri 6/21, 6:15-8:15 pm. Want to learn tango or brush up on your skills? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free all-level tango class! Feel free to join even if you've never danced tango before.
Where: Dance Studio A, located in the basement of the Reitz Union.
Teacher: Trista Brophy
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz/ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary.
Feel free to invite your friends on FB.
*Parking is free & open after 4:30 PM. It costs $2 to park at the Reitz union garage from 3:45-4:30pm, then it is free for the rest of the time. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 22 June 2019
Sat 6/22. Meet and Greet
Friday June 21
7 pm to 1 am
Senior Recreation Center of Gainesville
5701 NW 34 Blvd
Attire: Casual-Rep your city and group
7:45 pm BLSSD Future performance
9:00 pm Teach Me to Dance demonstrations
7:00 pm to 11:00 pm BLSSD Future's Fun Room for kids, free of charge. Parents must attend fundraising event for child to attend.
Adult Workshops
Saturday June 22
9 am to 2 pm
Reitz Union Hotel, University of Florida
BLSSD Future Youth Workshops
Saturday June 22
9 am to 1 pm
Reitz Union Hotel, University of Florida
Main Event Party - Let's Dance
Saturday June 22
7 pm to 1 am
Reitz Union Hotel, University of Florida
Attire: Dress to Impress, no tennis shoes please
8:15 pm Dinner is served
9:45 pm Dance Showcase
Please support the 3rd Annual Teach Me To Dance Youth Fundraising Event. Please join them on the dance floor and purchase your $65 All Access Pass includes Friday night Meet and Greet Dance P ... Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [more][website][events]
Sat 6/22, 7:30-10:30 pm. Great mix of ballroom, Latin, swing, and country music. Light refreshments. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32608. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $15 per person, $25 per couple, $12 for Parris Dance students, or $8 college student. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [website][email][events]
Sunday 23 June 2019
Sun 6/23, 11. Warm up beginning at 10:30 am.
Sweat your prayers at Dance Church.
Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning.
What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun.
Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you.
Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
- 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance.
- Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath.
- Followed by a delectable vegan potluck.
- This is a substance free event
- Get in an altered state completely naturally
This dance ha ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]
Sun 6/23, 11-12 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 6/23, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][events]
Sun 6/23, 5-10 pm. Zafire ladies Gainesville will be hosting their monthly social.
Finish off your relaxing weekend by coming out to our Sunday Sunset social. It will kick off with an amazing On2 salsa shine class with Lisbeth Guz and social dancing till 10pm.
We will have two separate rooms so you do not have to wait for that salsa song or that sexy bachata song you love.
We hope to see you all awesome Salseros and Bachateros at this amazing event.
Please feel more than welcome to bring your family and friends.
Workshop:
5:00pm - 6:00pm: On2 Salsa Shine – Lisbeth Guz
Social dancing to follow immediately from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
2 ROOMS: SALSA AND BACHATA
Music by:
DJ Rubixx from Orlando
&
DJ Brown Sugar from Gator Salsa
Cost:
Sunset Social – Student (ID Required) $5
Regular Admission $8
Workshop – Student (ID Required) $8
Regular Admission $10
Sunset Social & Workshop –
Student (ID Requi ... Gainesville Dance and Yoga, 1501 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Salsa Mundial - [more][website][events]
Sun 6/23, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Monday 24 June 2019
Mon 6/24, 5:30. 5:30 pm Swing
6:30 pm Waltz
7:30 pm Israeli
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all.
Singles friendly, no partner needed.
$60 for the four week beginner series, or
$10 per night per person for experienced dancers, or
$5 student, or
$40 per family for Israeli dancing beginner series only, or
$5 per family for experienced Israeli dancers, or
Free for students for Israeli dancing only
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Mon 6/24, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. 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 6/24, 6:30. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Summer! We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata! All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Thursday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Bachata
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Dress comfortably. Avoid flip flops and shoes without heel support. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Mon 6/24, 7-10 pm. There is an all-levels class with rotating topics held from 7-8 pm.
The Monday Milonga runs 8 pm to 10 pm and is open to the community. We play Traditional Tango Music played in 3 song tandas.
DJ Trista Brophy
Light snacks provided. Please bring your own water bottle to refill.
Milonga is $5.
Class is $10, $5 for students. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville, 32609. Trista, 862-208-2646. Gainesville Tango Exchange - [website][email][events]
Mon 6/24, 7:30-9:30 pm. Have fun doing beautiful Israeli folk dances to great music, while learning how to dance. The best exercise for your mind, body and soul. All ages. No experience needed.
7:30 pm Israeli Dancing Beginner Series 4 Weeks
8:30 pm Regular Israeli Dancing
$40 family for 4 Week Beginner Series, or
$20 for 4 Week Beginner Series for B'nai Israel members, or
$5 per night for experienced dancers per family, or
Free for college aged and under. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [website][email][events]
Mon 6/24, 8-10 pm. 8 pm - 9 pm Bachata. 9 pm - 10 pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Tuesday 25 June 2019
Tue 6/25, 6:15-9 pm. Western Style Square Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Beachy, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 6/25, 7-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]
Tue 6/25, 7-8:30 pm. Dallas Fort Worth Swing Out class. Learn Texas swing, a smooth style of swing dancing. Wilhelmina Johnson Center, 321 NW 10 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Eric Fisher. 5. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Tue 6/25, 7-9 pm. At Norma Wilson's place, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]
Tue 6/25, 7. Every Tuesday, until Aug 6 Swing Dance Lessons at the Hippodrome Theatre.
Join us at the Hipp Lower Level for swing dancing lessons taught by the Florida Swing Dancing Club! Classes are every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and only cost $5.
Throughout the summer, we will be exploring concepts that are fundamental to Lindy Hop - such as pulse, rhythm, and connection - so that you can take your dancing to the next level.
No previous experience or dance partner required for any of the lessons. Hippodrome Theatre, 25 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Tue 6/25, 7:30-9:30 pm. More advanced ethnic dance. Beginners welcome. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Margaret Tolbert. $5. Dance Camp - [email][events]
Tue 6/25, 7:30-9:40 pm. Salsa Class:
Tuesday 7:30-8:30 pm
Tuesday 8:40-9:40 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Wednesday 26 June 2019
Wed 6/26, 2-4 pm. Western Style Square Dancing with Clover Squares, a square dance club of Levy County. We have a workshop class from 4-5 if we have new students interested. First United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 213 W Noble Avenue, Williston, 32696. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. Grand Squares - [website][email][events]
Wed 6/26, 5:30-8:30 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]
Wed 6/26, 6-7 pm. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Wed 6/26, 8-10 pm. 8 pm - 9 pm Salsa. 9 pm - 10 pm Bachata. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Thursday 27 June 2019
Thu 6/27, 12-1 pm. 12 to 12:30 Newcomers.
12:30 to 1:00 Regulars.
Everyone is encouraged to come for the whole time. The first half-hour caters to newcomers and the second half-hour caters to the regulars.
Have fun line dancing to a wide variety of music.
Register via Santa Fe College Community Education, under Seniors.
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][email][events]
Thu 6/27, 6-8:30 pm. 6:00-6:45 pm Beginners
6:45-7:30 pm Intermediate
7:30-8:30 pm Open Dance. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 5020 NW 23rd Ave, Gainesville, 32606. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [website][email][events]
Thu 6/27, 6:30. Gator Salsa Club is back for the Summer. We teach FREE classes in LA and Casino style salsa as well as Bachata. All levels of dancers are welcome, even if you've never set foot on the dance floor. So bring your friends and some water because all are welcome!
You are not required to sign up or bring a partner.
GENERAL WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Casino style salsa
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Thursday:
6:30 PM - Social dancing, Q&A with instructors and test-ins for class levels
6:50 PM - Bachata
8:15 PM - LA style salsa
9:15 PM - Social dancing
Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, between gates 3 & 4 (North-West side of the Stadium, past the Heisman statues).
Dress comfortably. Avoid flip flops and shoes without heel support. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]
Thu 6/27, 7-8:30 pm. DFW Swingout is a partner, six-count dance of the Swing family, and a child of Lindy Hop. We learn using the Smooth Flava Dance method of instruction. Join us on Thursdays as we practice the basics and learn advance moves. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Swing N Motion with Eric and Donna - [email][events]
Thu 6/27, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]
Thu 6/27, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Swing
8:00 pm Salsa
9:00 pm Argentine Tango
Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all.
Singles friendly, no partner needed.
$10 per night per person, or
$5 student
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact me. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Thu 6/27, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class:
Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm
Bachata Class:
Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Friday 28 June 2019
Fri 6/28, 6. Dancing Through the Decades
$10 per ticket (seated show)
6PM
Tickets online or at the door.
Come out and join us as Dance352 dances through the decades in various dance styles for your entertainment! Sit back and enjoy watch us dance through time and stay for a fun dance after party! Our little studio needs to earn some money in order to stay open. Plus we could really use some new flooring!
High Dive, 210 SW 2 Ave, Suite A, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [website][email][events]
Fri 6/28, 6:15-8:15 pm. Want to learn tango or brush up on your skills? Come join the UF Argentine Tango Club for a free all-level tango class! Feel free to join even if you've never danced tango before.
Where: Dance Studio A, located in the basement of the Reitz Union.
Teacher: Trista Brophy
What to wear: Bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. If you own a pair of salsa shoes or jazz/ballet flats, those work great too. Fancy shoes are not necessary.
Feel free to invite your friends on FB.
*Parking is free & open after 4:30 PM. It costs $2 to park at the Reitz union garage from 3:45-4:30pm, then it is free for the rest of the time. Reitz Union, Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [email][events]
Saturday 29 June 2019
Sat 6/29, 11 am-5 pm. Join us for the first Gainesville International Folk Dancers “Summer Fling”, part of the statewide dance gatherings. No partners needed. Potluck lunch at 1 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $5. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [website][email][events]
Sunday 30 June 2019
Sun 6/30. October 5-6, 2019 - Gainesville, FL
Early Bird Registration opens May 1st, 8 am, $60 for the weekend
Regular registration opens July 1st, 8 am, $70 for the weekend
This venue will have a capacity of approximately 70, so be sure to register early to save your place.
Donations can be made at any time to help sponsor those who are unable to afford the full ticket price, by visiting the registration page:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/richard-powers-waltz-weekend-tickets-59229756797
Richard Powers is a dance historian and instructor at Stanford University specializing in both historic and contemporary social dance. He leads workshops around the world (see below for more about that). His Social Dance class is among Stanford University's most popular courses.
The primary focus of the weekend will be waltzing, including cross-step waltz and traditional turning waltz with a few other dances of Richard's choice. This special we ... Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][website][email][events]
Sun 6/30, 11-12 am. Nia's philosophy is: Through Movement We Find Health. Nia fitness is based on the idea that exercise should feel good inside and out. Nia is a cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. As an ongoing practice, Nia promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. Nia empowers people of all shapes and sizes to connect to their body, mind, emotions and spirit by paying attention to sensation.
This one-hour class is perfect for all levels of experience and fitness.
Parking is available at the back of the building
Wear comfortable movement clothes. Bring a bottle of water. You are encouraged to be practice Nia barefoot.
First class is free. Come with a friend: both of you enjoy a free class.
Visionary Athletes, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]
Sun 6/30, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [website][events]
Sun 6/30, 5:30-8:30 pm. Join us this Sunday for our usual Sunday Class and Dance. Paul Fairbanks, our regular instructor will be teaching once again in Ocala. Build a solid foundation gaining more knowledge of West Coast Swing concepts and patterns at our West Coast Swing Group class. Stay and practice at our usual social dance, which continues until everyone is done dancing. The more you dance, the better you get. Dancing is fun.
No Partner needed, casual attire, flat or low heeled shoes for ladies is best for this dance.
Beginner Class 5:30 PM
Group Class 6:00 PM
Social Dance 7:00 PM
Join us afterwards for even more fabulous fun. Afterwards, we usually go nearby to Logan’s Roadhouse, where we hang out and eat and drink a little something, talk more about dancing and other stuff.
Admission for lesson and dance is $10. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Ave, Suite 402, Ocala. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]
Sun 6/30, 7. Warm up beginning at 6:30 pm.
Sweat your prayers at Dance Church.
Let love be your religion and move with us in that spirit, every other Sunday morning.
What a way to start your day, with movement, good vibrations, awesome community of people who are here to be authentic and real and have fun.
Ecstatic Dance is a magical time and place in sacred space to completely let go and be yourself. Listen to your intuition. Let your body and breath, be your guide. Let the music move you.
Join us in this free-form movement. Lead yourself through a diverse mix of music from different genres, eras and places around the world. Follow your heart to get in the flow and find yourself in the dance.
- 90 minutes of 5-rhythms style ecstatic dance.
- Culminate the dance by relaxing in a gong bath.
- Followed by a delectable vegan potluck.
- This is a substance free event
- Get in an altered state completely naturally
This dance hap ... Aurora Healing Arts, 109 SE 4 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][email][events]