2019
September 2019
Tuesday 3 September 2019
Tue 9/03, 6:30-9 pm. Western Style Square Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Beachy, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 9/03, 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 9/03, 7:45-8:30 pm. All levels and ages encouraged.
Class Rates:
$15 Class Drop-in
$45 5 Class Booklet
$70 Class Booklet
Tickets from bundles can be used for any of our adult classes offered at the studio.
They also work for iBaby and Me and iPlaydate Program Classes.
Booklets expire one year after purchase date.
Dress code for all Adult Classes (as well as iBaby and Me/iPlaydate) is up to your discretion. As long as it is comfortable, moveable attire, it is game. Please no denim or dirty street shoes.
College Students
Intermediate and Advanced Level Encouraged. Receive $10 off a class package with your current student ID. Dancers who want a fun and challenging class to just dance like you did before moving to college. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [website][email][events]
Thursday 5 September 2019
Thu 9/05, 6-9 pm. 6:00 Covered dish
7:00 Dancing
We dance every Thursday. Anthony United Methodist Church, 2396 NE 97 Street, Anthony. Rod Barngrover, 386-749-4767. Celebrity Squares - [email][events]
Thu 9/05, 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]
Friday 6 September 2019
Fri 9/06, 10 pm-1:30 am. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our Havana-themed Salsa Night.
For one night only, prepare to party and dance as DJ Elio Piedra "Bringing The Fiesta to you" brings the fiesta to The Wooly.
Working with Gator Salsa Club and the Gainesville Latino Film Festival we will bring passion and rhythm to the dance floor.
Photo ops, vibrant dance floors and a specialty drink will be available to keep the party going all night long.
So dress spicy, bring your friends and get ready to cha-cha-cha.
21 & Over: $5
Under 21: $10
DOORS OPEN AT 10 PM. The Wooly, 20 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32608. Elio Piedra, 352-327-5089. Elio Piedra Bringing the FIesta to You - [website][email][events]
Saturday 7 September 2019
Sat 9/07 to Sun 9/08, 12-2 pm. Najmah and Oralia will be hosting the stunning Vanessa Cerallo September 7th and 8th.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Workshop 1
TECHNIQUE, FANS, AND SEVILLANAS
Saturday, September 7th, 12-2pm
The first hour Vanessa will dive deep into Flamenco Technique starting with posture, arms and feet then she will move to a flamenco favorite, Fans!
The fan is a traditionally added to compliment flamenco dance. It is known for its artistic expression not only in Flamenco but in all of Spanish Culture.
Second hour she will share with us the Spanish tradition of Sevillanas! These dances come from Sevilla and its region. They were derived from seguidilla, and old Castilian folk music and dance genre in the 19th century and were influenced by Flamenco. Sevillanas are traditionally danced during Feria (lots of people go as tourist to La Feria de Sevilla/ Feria de Abril) and it is pretty cool to be able to participate in the festivities by ... Gainesville. Belly Dance with Leela - [more][website][events]
Sat 9/07, 7-10 pm. Join us for another Night on the Nile Showcase! We are excited to present Flamenco, Belly Dance, and Flamenco/Belly Dance Fusion--also known as Flamenco Arabe!
FEATURED PERFORMER--VANESSA CERALLO
Our featured performer, Vanessa Cerallo is originally from Caracas, Venezuela where she started dancing Flamenco at a very young age at the El Rocio Flamenco School with the famous dancer—Diana Patricia “La Macarena”.
Currently, she performs weekly shows at Ceviche in downtown Saint Petersburg with Sombras Flamencas--with whom she has performed with for over 10 years! In addition, she performs monthly shows at Spain Restaurant in downtown Tampa, she used to perform at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor city and she performs in many private and public functions like performing at the Palladium Theatre with amazing musicians like Kafkasso. Blackadder Brewing Company, 618 NW 60 Street, Suite A, Gainesville, 32607. Belly Dance with Leela - [more][website][events]
Sat 9/07, 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 8 September 2019
Sun 9/08, 12-2 pm. Najmah and Oralia will be hosting the stunning Vanessa Cerallo September 7th and 8th.
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Workshop 1
TECHNIQUE, FANS, AND SEVILLANAS
Saturday, September 7th, 12-2pm
The first hour Vanessa will dive deep into Flamenco Technique starting with posture, arms and feet then she will move to a flamenco favorite, Fans!
The fan is a traditionally added to compliment flamenco dance. It is known for its artistic expression not only in Flamenco but in all of Spanish Culture.
Second hour she will share with us the Spanish tradition of Sevillanas! These dances come from Sevilla and its region. They were derived from seguidilla, and old Castilian folk music and dance genre in the 19th century and were influenced by Flamenco. Sevillanas are traditionally danced during Feria (lots of people go as tourist to La Feria de Sevilla/ Feria de Abril) and it is pretty cool to be able to participate in the festivities by ... Gainesville. Belly Dance with Leela - [more][website][events]
Sun 9/08, 7:30. We are super excited to announce that we will be in one of the new homes to ecstatic dance as the beloved energy/space of Aurora Healing Arts transforms into HOWL, The House of Waking Life, a creation by Brooke Rosen We are so excited.
Our first dance will be June 30th, 7:30 pm and will be facilitated by the lovely Angela Betancourt. Our dances will then go on every other Sunday from that date forth. Beginning Sept. 1st (fingers crossed), alternating weekends will be hosted by HOWL.
This dance will explore the 5 Rhythms of Ecstatic Dance. In this environment we will let go of judgment of ourselves and others, embrace whatever emotions arise, and feel free to move, shake and groove however our bodies choose.
Please be sure to arrive on time if possible and reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there. Flow Space, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. $10. Aurora Healing Arts - [website][email][events]
Tuesday 10 September 2019
Tue 9/10, 6:30-9 pm. Western Style Square Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Beachy, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 9/10, 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 9/10, 7:45-8:30 pm. All levels and ages encouraged.
Class Rates:
$15 Class Drop-in
$45 5 Class Booklet
$70 Class Booklet
Tickets from bundles can be used for any of our adult classes offered at the studio.
They also work for iBaby and Me and iPlaydate Program Classes.
Booklets expire one year after purchase date.
Dress code for all Adult Classes (as well as iBaby and Me/iPlaydate) is up to your discretion. As long as it is comfortable, moveable attire, it is game. Please no denim or dirty street shoes.
College Students
Intermediate and Advanced Level Encouraged. Receive $10 off a class package with your current student ID. Dancers who want a fun and challenging class to just dance like you did before moving to college. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [website][email][events]
Thursday 12 September 2019
Thu 9/12, 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 9/12, 7-9 pm. We dance every Thursday. Anthony United Methodist Church, 2396 NE 97 Street, Anthony. Rod Barngrover, 386-749-4767. Celebrity Squares - [email][events]
Saturday 14 September 2019
Sat 9/14, 10 pm-2 am. We throw a party every day at Felipe's.
We throw our biggest Fiesta on Saturday nights with Elio Piedra
$5 Cover
$10 for under 21. Felipe's Taqueria, 1209 W Universitay Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [website][events]
Monday 16 September 2019
Mon 9/16, 12:45-4:15 pm. 12:45 to 2:00 Plus class
2:00 to 4:15 Dance
This summer you can dance two Monday afternoons a month in Ocala with the Ocala Twirlers. Ocala West Methodist Church, 9330 SW 105 Street, Ocala. Norm, 352-873-1734. Ocala Twirlers Square Dancers - [events]
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Tue 9/17, 6:30-9 pm. Western Style Square Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Beachy, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 9/17, 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 9/17, 7:45-8:30 pm. All levels and ages encouraged.
Class Rates:
$15 Class Drop-in
$45 5 Class Booklet
$70 Class Booklet
Tickets from bundles can be used for any of our adult classes offered at the studio.
They also work for iBaby and Me and iPlaydate Program Classes.
Booklets expire one year after purchase date.
Dress code for all Adult Classes (as well as iBaby and Me/iPlaydate) is up to your discretion. As long as it is comfortable, moveable attire, it is game. Please no denim or dirty street shoes.
College Students
Intermediate and Advanced Level Encouraged. Receive $10 off a class package with your current student ID. Dancers who want a fun and challenging class to just dance like you did before moving to college. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [website][email][events]
Thursday 19 September 2019
Thu 9/19, 7-9 pm. Casual dress tonight. We dance every Thursday. Anthony United Methodist Church, 2396 NE 97 Street, Anthony. Rod Barngrover, 386-749-4767. Celebrity Squares - [email][events]
Sunday 22 September 2019
Sun 9/22, 7:30. We are super excited to announce that we will be in one of the new homes to ecstatic dance as the beloved energy/space of Aurora Healing Arts transforms into HOWL, The House of Waking Life, a creation by Brooke Rosen We are so excited.
Our first dance will be June 30th, 7:30 pm and will be facilitated by the lovely Angela Betancourt. Our dances will then go on every other Sunday from that date forth. Beginning Sept. 1st (fingers crossed), alternating weekends will be hosted by HOWL.
This dance will explore the 5 Rhythms of Ecstatic Dance. In this environment we will let go of judgment of ourselves and others, embrace whatever emotions arise, and feel free to move, shake and groove however our bodies choose.
Please be sure to arrive on time if possible and reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there. Flow Space, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. 352-562-9919. $10. Aurora Healing Arts - [website][email][events]
Monday 23 September 2019
Mon 9/23, 12:45-4:15 pm. 12:45 to 2:00 Plus class
2:00 to 4:15 Dance
This summer you can dance two Monday afternoons a month in Ocala with the Ocala Twirlers. Ocala West Methodist Church, 9330 SW 105 Street, Ocala. Norm, 352-873-1734. Ocala Twirlers Square Dancers - [events]
Tuesday 24 September 2019
Tue 9/24, 6:30-9 pm. Western Style Square Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Beachy, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]
Tue 9/24, 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 9/24, 7:45-8:30 pm. All levels and ages encouraged.
Class Rates:
$15 Class Drop-in
$45 5 Class Booklet
$70 Class Booklet
Tickets from bundles can be used for any of our adult classes offered at the studio.
They also work for iBaby and Me and iPlaydate Program Classes.
Booklets expire one year after purchase date.
Dress code for all Adult Classes (as well as iBaby and Me/iPlaydate) is up to your discretion. As long as it is comfortable, moveable attire, it is game. Please no denim or dirty street shoes.
College Students
Intermediate and Advanced Level Encouraged. Receive $10 off a class package with your current student ID. Dancers who want a fun and challenging class to just dance like you did before moving to college. 5745 SW 75 Street, #311, Gainesville, 32608. 352-337-0017. IndepenDance Studio - [website][email][events]
Thursday 26 September 2019
Thu 9/26, 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 9/26, 7-9 pm. We dance every Thursday. Anthony United Methodist Church, 2396 NE 97 Street, Anthony. Rod Barngrover, 386-749-4767. Celebrity Squares - [email][events]