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Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit

Sunday Morning Weekday Services Tefillin Club

Conversational Hebrew for youth

Swingin into Dance with Ladell Headroe

Dance Dance Dance with Wanda Lloyd

Kol Chadash Singing Group

Belly Dance Love with Najmah

Heart Mind Healing Belly Dance with Karen Muratti

Bridge for Beginners

Cardio Line Dance with Wanda Lloyd

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Gainesville

English Country Dancing

Anthropology of the Prayerbook with Jerry Murray

Introduction to Yoga

Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy

Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial

Torah on Tuesdays

Klezmer Kapelye

Tuseday Prayer in the AM Tefillin Club

Beginner Line Dance Downtown with Wanda Lloyd

Argentine Tango, Swing or Hustle!, and Dance Mix with Andy

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Ocala

Cafe Chabad

Tuesday Afternoon Minyan

Sip N' Swing at The Bull

Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial

Ballroom, Swing, and Steppin with Wanda Lloyd

Hebrew for Beginners

West Coast Swing with Gainesville Westies and Sharrone Smith

Pirkei Avot - For Students By Students

Introduction to Yoga

Friendship Circle

Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit

UF Argentine Tango Class with Trista and Alper

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Gainesville

Boots Dance with Vanessa

International Folk Dancing in Gainesville

West Coast Swing Beginner Class in Ocala

Argentine Tango with Andrea

Beginning Swing Dancing Lesson and Social Dancing

Belly Dance Technique and Combinations with Karen Muratti

Salsa with Salsa Mundial

Chassidic Discourses

Morning Minyan / Schmooze with the Rabbi

Walking With God - Class with Rabbi Kaiman

Line Dance Afternoon Lessons in Ocala

Beginner Line Dance Downtown with Wanda Lloyd

Argentine Tango, Swing, and Dance Mix with Andy

Israeli Dance Beginners with Kathie

Line Dancing Class with Lisa

Yoga

Ballroom, Swing, and Steppin with Wanda Lloyd

Pasta N Parsha

Lindy Hop Swing Dancing Lessons and Social Dancing

Chanie's Kitchen

West Coast Swing with Sharrone Smith

Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday Night Service and Free Kosher Dinner

Friday Night Live and Soul Strings

Friday Night Live

Shabbat Services Morning and Afternoon

Torah Circle

Tot Shabbat

Shabbat Morning Services

Morning Service & Kiddush

Evening & Havdalah Service

Other

All-Levels Variety of Dancing at Arthur Murray in Ocala

Daily Lunch and Dinner at Hillel Kosher Restaurant

Kangoo Boots Dance with Melany and Vanessa

Maimonides Ongoing Social Service Programs

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Argentine Tango Milonga dell Amicizia with Rosanna

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Nia Holistic Movement

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Baila Caliente

Tap Dancing

Contra Dance

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

UF Argentine Tango Class

3

Theatre Dance

English Country Dancing

Adult Ballet

Gator Salsa Club LA Style

Israeli Dancing with Andy

Ballroom

Swing Dance Class and Social

4

Tap with Chaya

Grand Squares

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen

DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna

Scottish Country Dancing

Dance Camp International Folk

5

Beginner Belly Dance

Irish Dance Introduction to Sean Nos

Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing Class - Social Dance

Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa

Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa

6

Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Country Two Step

DFW Swing Out Class

Gator Salsa Club Bachata

International Folk Dancing

Social Dance Series Swing, Waltz and Argentine Tango with Andy 1 of 6

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Salsa in Space

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Swing Dance Class and Social

8

Midday Paddles Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Irish Dance Introduction to Sean Nos

Ballroom Dance Party

Argentine Tango Milonga El Abrazo with Steve

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Baila Caliente Monthly Bachata Social

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Nia Holistic Movement

Tap Dancing

Baila Caliente

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

UF Argentine Tango Class

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

10

Theatre Dance

English Country Dancing

Adult Ballet

Gator Salsa Club LA Style

Ballroom

Swing Dance Class and Social

11

Tap with Chaya

Grand Squares

Ballroom Dance in Ocala

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen

DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna

Scottish Country Dancing

Dance Camp International Folk

12

Beginner Belly Dance

Irish Dance Introduction to Sean Nos

Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing Class

Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa

Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa

13

Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Country Two Step

DFW Swing Out Class

Gator Salsa Club Bachata

International Folk Dancing

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Salsa in Space

14

Contra Dance in Melrose

Swing Dance Class and Social

15

Time Machine History Tour Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Contra Dance Like a Pirate

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Salsa Mundial Monthly Social

16

Nia Holistic Movement

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Vintage Waltz

Tap Dancing

Baila Caliente Variety Sunday’s: Cha Cha Cha

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

UF Argentine Tango Class

17

Two Step and Hustle with Andy 1 of 4

Theatre Dance

English Country Dancing

Adult Ballet

Gator Salsa Club LA Style

Israeli Dancing with Andy

Ballroom

Swing Dance Class and Social

18

Tap with Chaya

Grand Squares

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen

DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna

Scottish Country Dancing

Dance Camp International Folk

19

Beginner Belly Dance

Irish Dance Introduction to Sean Nos

Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing Class

Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa

Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa

20

Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Country Two Step

DFW Swing Out Class

Gator Salsa Club Bachata

International Folk Dancing

West Coast Swing, Salsa and Argentine Tango with Andy 2 of 6

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Salsa in Space

21

Swing Dance Class and Social

22

Samba Workshop

Moonlit Paddles Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Ballroom Dance Party Black and White Ball

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Baila Caliente Red, Black and White 3 Year Anniversary Social

23

Nia Holistic Movement

Tap Dancing

Baila Caliente

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

UF Argentine Tango Class

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

24

Theatre Dance

English Country Dancing

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Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit Sundays Gainesville Nia Holistic
Sunday Morning Weekday Services Tefillin Club Sundays Gainesville Chabad
Conversational Hebrew for youth Sundays Gainesville JCCWW
Swingin into Dance with Ladell Headroe Sundays Gainesville Smooth Flava
Dance Dance Dance with Wanda Lloyd Sundays Gainesville Smooth Flava
Kol Chadash Singing Group Sundays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Belly Dance Love with Najmah Sundays Gainesville Najmah Nour
Heart Mind Healing Belly Dance with Karen Muratti Mondays Gainesville GCC
Bridge for Beginners Mondays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Cardio Line Dance with Wanda Lloyd Mondays Gainesville Smooth Flava
Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Gainesville Mondays Gainesville Baila Calien
English Country Dancing Mondays Gainesville ECD
Anthropology of the Prayerbook with Jerry Murray Mondays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Introduction to Yoga Mondays Gainesville JCCWW
Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy Mondays Gainesville IDanceAW
Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial Mondays Gainesville Mundial
Torah on Tuesdays Tuesdays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Klezmer Kapelye Tuesdays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Tuseday Prayer in the AM Tefillin Club Tuesdays Gainesville Chabad
Beginner Line Dance Downtown with Wanda Lloyd Tuesdays Gainesville Smooth Flava
Argentine Tango, Swing or Hustle!, and Dance Mix with Andy Tuesdays Gainesville SwingDance
Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Ocala Tuesdays Ocala Baila Calien
Cafe Chabad Tuesdays Gainesville Chabad
Tuesday Afternoon Minyan Tuesdays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Sip N' Swing at The Bull Tuesdays Gainesville UF Swing Dan
Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial Tuesdays Gainesville Mundial
Ballroom, Swing, and Steppin with Wanda Lloyd Tuesdays Gainesville Smooth Flava
Hebrew for Beginners Tuesdays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
West Coast Swing with Gainesville Westies and Sharrone Smith Tuesdays Gainesville Public
Pirkei Avot - For Students By Students Tuesdays Gainesville Chabad
Introduction to Yoga Wednesdays Gainesville JCCWW
Friendship Circle Wednesdays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit Wednesdays Gainesville Nia Holistic
UF Argentine Tango Class with Trista and Alper Wednesdays Gainesville UF Argentine
Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Gainesville Wednesdays Gainesville Baila Calien
Boots Dance with Vanessa Wednesdays Gainesville Public
International Folk Dancing in Gainesville Wednesdays Gainesville GIFD
West Coast Swing Beginner Class in Ocala Wednesdays Ocala Ocala Dance
Argentine Tango with Andrea Wednesdays Gainesville Tango Papiru
Beginning Swing Dancing Lesson and Social Dancing Wednesdays Gainesville UF Swing Dan
Belly Dance Technique and Combinations with Karen Muratti Wednesdays Gainesville GCC
Salsa with Salsa Mundial Wednesdays Gainesville Mundial
Chassidic Discourses Wednesdays Gainesville Chabad
Morning Minyan / Schmooze with the Rabbi Thursdays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Walking With God - Class with Rabbi Kaiman Thursdays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Line Dance Afternoon Lessons in Ocala Thursdays Ocala Public
Beginner Line Dance Downtown with Wanda Lloyd Thursdays Gainesville Smooth Flava
Argentine Tango, Swing, and Dance Mix with Andy Thursdays Gainesville SwingDance
Israeli Dance Beginners with Kathie Thursdays Gainesville KolSimcha
Line Dancing Class with Lisa Thursdays Gainesville ParrisDanc
Yoga Thursdays Gainesville JCCWW
Ballroom, Swing, and Steppin with Wanda Lloyd Thursdays Gainesville Smooth Flava
Pasta N Parsha Thursdays Gainesville Chabad
Lindy Hop Swing Dancing Lessons and Social Dancing Thursdays Gainesville UF Swing Dan
Chanie's Kitchen Thursdays Gainesville Chabad
West Coast Swing with Sharrone Smith Fridays Gainesville Public
Kabbalat Shabbat Fridays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Friday Night Service and Free Kosher Dinner Fridays Gainesville HillelUF
Friday Night Live and Soul Strings Fridays Gainesville Chabad
Friday Night Live Fridays Gainesville Chabad
Shabbat Services Morning and Afternoon Saturdays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Torah Circle Saturdays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Tot Shabbat Saturdays Gainesville BnaiIsrae
Shabbat Morning Services Saturdays Gainesville Chabad
Morning Service & Kiddush Saturdays Gainesville Chabad
Evening & Havdalah Service Saturdays Gainesville Chabad
All-Levels Variety of Dancing at Arthur Murray in Ocala Other Ocala AM
Daily Lunch and Dinner at Hillel Kosher Restaurant Other Gainesville HillelUF
Kangoo Boots Dance with Melany and Vanessa Other Gainesville Public
Maimonides Ongoing Social Service Programs Other Gainesville Maimonides S
Argentine Tango Milonga dell Amicizia with Rosanna Sat 9/01/18 Gainesville Tango El Abr
Nia Holistic Movement Sun 9/02/18 Gainesville Nia Holistic
Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck Sun 9/02/18 Gainesville Aurora Heali
Baila Caliente Sun 9/02/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Tap Dancing Sun 9/02/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Contra Dance Sun 9/02/18 Gainesville GODS
Line Dancing and Swingout Class Sun 9/02/18 Gainesville Smooth Flava
West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala Sun 9/02/18 Ocala Ocala Dance
UF Argentine Tango Class Sun 9/02/18 Gainesville UF Argentine
Theatre Dance Mon 9/03/18 Gainseville Dance 352
English Country Dancing Mon 9/03/18 Gainesville ECD
Adult Ballet Mon 9/03/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Gator Salsa Club LA Style Mon 9/03/18 Gainesville GSC
Israeli Dancing with Andy Mon 9/03/18 Gainesville IDanceAW
Ballroom Mon 9/03/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Swing Dance Class and Social Mon 9/03/18 Gainesville UF Swing Dan
Tap with Chaya Tue 9/04/18 Gainesville Ayurveda Alt
Grand Squares Tue 9/04/18 Gainesville Grand Square
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen Tue 9/04/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna Tue 9/04/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
Scottish Country Dancing Tue 9/04/18 Gainesville Scottish
Dance Camp International Folk Tue 9/04/18 Gainesville DC
Beginner Belly Dance Wed 9/05/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Irish Dance Introduction to Sean Nos Wed 9/05/18 Gainesville Inisheer Iri
Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing Class - Social Dance Wed 9/05/18 Gainesville WCSJA
Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa Wed 9/05/18 Gainesville GSC
Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa Wed 9/05/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo Thu 9/06/18 Gainesville KolSimcha
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Country Two Step Thu 9/06/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class Thu 9/06/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
Gator Salsa Club Bachata Thu 9/06/18 Gainesville GSC
International Folk Dancing Thu 9/06/18 Gainesville GIFD
Social Dance Series Swing, Waltz and Argentine Tango with Andy 1 of 6 Thu 9/06/18 Gainesville SwingDance
Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial Thu 9/06/18 Gainesville Mundial
Salsa in Space Thu 9/06/18 Gainesville GDA
Swing Dance Class and Social Fri 9/07/18 Gainesville UF Swing Dan
Midday Paddles Ichetucknee Springs State Park Sat 9/08/18 Fort White FSP
Irish Dance Introduction to Sean Nos Sat 9/08/18 Gainesville Inisheer Iri
Ballroom Dance Party Sat 9/08/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
Argentine Tango Milonga El Abrazo with Steve Sat 9/08/18 Gainesville Tango El Abr
Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen Sat 9/08/18 Gainesville GDA
Baila Caliente Monthly Bachata Social Sat 9/08/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Nia Holistic Movement Sun 9/09/18 Gainesville Nia Holistic
Tap Dancing Sun 9/09/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Baila Caliente Sun 9/09/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Line Dancing and Swingout Class Sun 9/09/18 Gainesville Smooth Flava
West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala Sun 9/09/18 Ocala Ocala Dance
UF Argentine Tango Class Sun 9/09/18 Gainesville UF Argentine
Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck Sun 9/09/18 Gainesville Aurora Heali
Theatre Dance Mon 9/10/18 Gainseville Dance 352
English Country Dancing Mon 9/10/18 Gainesville ECD
Adult Ballet Mon 9/10/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Gator Salsa Club LA Style Mon 9/10/18 Gainesville GSC
Ballroom Mon 9/10/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Swing Dance Class and Social Mon 9/10/18 Gainesville UF Swing Dan
Tap with Chaya Tue 9/11/18 Gainesville Ayurveda Alt
Grand Squares Tue 9/11/18 Gainesville Grand Square
Ballroom Dance in Ocala Tue 9/11/18 Ocala USA Dance Oc
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen Tue 9/11/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna Tue 9/11/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
Scottish Country Dancing Tue 9/11/18 Gainesville Scottish
Dance Camp International Folk Tue 9/11/18 Gainesville DC
Beginner Belly Dance Wed 9/12/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Irish Dance Introduction to Sean Nos Wed 9/12/18 Gainesville Inisheer Iri
Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing Class Wed 9/12/18 Gainesville WCSJA
Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa Wed 9/12/18 Gainesville GSC
Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa Wed 9/12/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo Thu 9/13/18 Gainesville KolSimcha
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Country Two Step Thu 9/13/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class Thu 9/13/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
Gator Salsa Club Bachata Thu 9/13/18 Gainesville GSC
International Folk Dancing Thu 9/13/18 Gainesville GIFD
Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial Thu 9/13/18 Gainesville Mundial
Salsa in Space Thu 9/13/18 Gainesville GDA
Contra Dance in Melrose Fri 9/14/18 Gainesville GODS
Swing Dance Class and Social Fri 9/14/18 Gainesville UF Swing Dan
Time Machine History Tour Ichetucknee Springs State Park Sat 9/15/18 Fort White FSP
Contra Dance Like a Pirate Sat 9/15/18 Gainesville GODS
Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen Sat 9/15/18 Gainesville GDA
Salsa Mundial Monthly Social Sat 9/15/18 Gainesville Mundial
Nia Holistic Movement Sun 9/16/18 Gainesville Nia Holistic
Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck Sun 9/16/18 Gainesville Aurora Heali
Vintage Waltz Sun 9/16/18 Gainesville Waltz
Tap Dancing Sun 9/16/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Baila Caliente Variety Sunday’s: Cha Cha Cha Sun 9/16/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Line Dancing and Swingout Class Sun 9/16/18 Gainesville Smooth Flava
West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala Sun 9/16/18 Ocala Ocala Dance
UF Argentine Tango Class Sun 9/16/18 Gainesville UF Argentine
Two Step and Hustle with Andy 1 of 4 Mon 9/17/18 Gainesville SwingDance
Theatre Dance Mon 9/17/18 Gainseville Dance 352
English Country Dancing Mon 9/17/18 Gainesville ECD
Adult Ballet Mon 9/17/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Gator Salsa Club LA Style Mon 9/17/18 Gainesville GSC
Israeli Dancing with Andy Mon 9/17/18 Gainesville IDanceAW
Ballroom Mon 9/17/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Swing Dance Class and Social Mon 9/17/18 Gainesville UF Swing Dan
Tap with Chaya Tue 9/18/18 Gainesville Ayurveda Alt
Grand Squares Tue 9/18/18 Gainesville Grand Square
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen Tue 9/18/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna Tue 9/18/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
Scottish Country Dancing Tue 9/18/18 Gainesville Scottish
Dance Camp International Folk Tue 9/18/18 Gainesville DC
Beginner Belly Dance Wed 9/19/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Irish Dance Introduction to Sean Nos Wed 9/19/18 Gainesville Inisheer Iri
Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing Class Wed 9/19/18 Gainesville WCSJA
Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa Wed 9/19/18 Gainesville GSC
Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa Wed 9/19/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo Thu 9/20/18 Gainesville KolSimcha
Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Country Two Step Thu 9/20/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
DFW Swing Out Class Thu 9/20/18 Gainesville TexasSwing
Gator Salsa Club Bachata Thu 9/20/18 Gainesville GSC
International Folk Dancing Thu 9/20/18 Gainesville GIFD
West Coast Swing, Salsa and Argentine Tango with Andy 2 of 6 Thu 9/20/18 Gainesville SwingDance
Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial Thu 9/20/18 Gainesville Mundial
Salsa in Space Thu 9/20/18 Gainesville GDA
Swing Dance Class and Social Fri 9/21/18 Gainesville UF Swing Dan
Samba Workshop Sat 9/22/18 Gainesville Samba with C
Moonlit Paddles Ichetucknee Springs State Park Sat 9/22/18 Fort White FSP
Ballroom Dance Party Black and White Ball Sat 9/22/18 Gainesville ParrisDanc
Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen Sat 9/22/18 Gainesville GDA
Baila Caliente Red, Black and White 3 Year Anniversary Social Sat 9/22/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Nia Holistic Movement Sun 9/23/18 Gainesville Nia Holistic
Tap Dancing Sun 9/23/18 Gainseville Dance 352
Baila Caliente Sun 9/23/18 Gainesville Baila Calien
Line Dancing and Swingout Class Sun 9/23/18 Gainesville Smooth Flava
West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala Sun 9/23/18 Ocala Ocala Dance
UF Argentine Tango Class Sun 9/23/18 Gainesville UF Argentine
Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck Sun 9/23/18 Gainesville Aurora Heali
Theatre Dance Mon 9/24/18 Gainseville Dance 352
English Country Dancing Mon 9/24/18 Gainesville ECD
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Ongoing


Sundays

Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit

Ongoing Sundays, 10-11 am. Join Sarit for weekly outdoor Nia classes at the Thomas Center Gardens. Nia is a low-impact movement technique, inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. Nia is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia creates a playful and powerful experience, boosting pleasure, strength, mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Small group classes are facilitated in a relaxed, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere. Sarit Ben-David Sela is a Black Belt Nia Instructor, who has been sharing her passion to Nia with the Gainesville community since 2011. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Sarit. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]

Sunday Morning Weekday Services Tefillin Club

Ongoing Sundays, 10-11 am. Give arms to our brothes in Israel. Join us to nourish your body and soul as we lay Tefillin, say the Shema, and enjoy breakfast. Special 15 minute Chassidic Philosophy video presentation of the Living Torah series. Bring your own Tefillin or use one of our pairs. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]

Conversational Hebrew for youth

Ongoing Sundays, 2:30-3:30 pm. A class to learn contemporary Hebrew. Gainesville, 32604. Avital, 352-376-1508 ext.108. $7/ Student. Jewish Community Center Without Walls - [email][events]

Swingin into Dance with Ladell Headroe

Ongoing Sundays, 3-8 pm. 3-5 pm Swingout Workshop 5-8 pm Dance Party including line dancing with James Wesley Jr. $25 for dance workshop and dance party $20 workshop only $15 dance party only Cashapp $blssdfuture Conch and More will be on location. If you cannot attend, donations will be greatly appreciated. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]

Dance Dance Dance with Wanda Lloyd

Ongoing Sundays, 4-7 pm. Dance with a purpose. Donations are welcome. $blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]

Kol Chadash Singing Group

Ongoing Sundays, 5-6:30 pm. For all ages, providing harmonies to melodies for selected B'nai Israel services. We learn to sing, read and experience Jewish music together during group rehearsals. If you like to sing and can follow a line of music, please join us. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Kris Cohen 386-418-4626, Libby Brateman 352-376-6835. Congregation B'nai Israel - [events]

Belly Dance Love with Najmah

Ongoing Sundays, 6-7:30 pm. Engaging, challenging, empowering. $20 drop in. $72 for 4 classes. Salsa Mundial Studio, 3501 SW 2 Avenue, Suite G, Gainesville. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [email][events]


Mondays

Heart Mind Healing Belly Dance with Karen Muratti

Ongoing Mondays, 10:30 am-11:30 pm. Get centered, flexible, and fit with Middle Eastern dance. In this class, we will focus on balance, arm and hip movements, fluidity and creativity, working on posture, and introducing new combinations. Breathe, move, flow, and experience the healing power of dance. No experience needed. [link="https://www.heartmindgnv.com/booknow"]. Thornebrook Village, Suite 25A, Gainesville. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][email][events]

Bridge for Beginners

Ongoing Mondays, 1:30-3:30 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]

Cardio Line Dance with Wanda Lloyd

Ongoing Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm. Come get your steps in y'all. Everyone is welcome. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Gainesville

Ongoing Mondays, 6-9 pm. Mondays 6:00 pm Beginners Bachata 7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling 8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork 9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork Wednesdays 6:00 pm Beginners Salsa 7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling 8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork 9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]

English Country Dancing

Ongoing Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Masks are optional; but smiles are not. Let your eyes smile if you are wearing a mask. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]

Anthropology of the Prayerbook with Jerry Murray

Ongoing Mondays, 7 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]

Introduction to Yoga

Ongoing Mondays, 7-8 pm. B'nai Israel Social Hall, Gainesville. 352-373-1806. $10 m, $12 nm. Jewish Community Center Without Walls - [email][events]

Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy

Ongoing Mondays, 7-9 pm. We are not Israeli dancing the first four weeks in April because I will be out of town and because of conflicts with Passover. We resume dancing on Monday, April 30. 7:00 - 8:00 pm Israeli Circle Dancing 8:00 - 9:00 pm Israeli Partner Dancing $10 per family. Beginners welcome. Come out to enjoy great music and exuberant dancing. If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [email][events]

Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial

Ongoing Mondays, 7:30-9:30 pm. 7:30 pm Salsa 8:30 pm Bachata. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]


Tuesdays

Torah on Tuesdays

Ongoing Tuesdays. A freewheeling discussion of the Book of Genesis. Takes place at lunchtime in the Hillel Dining Room. Kosher Lunch available. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Synagogue Office, Gainesville, 32605. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]

Klezmer Kapelye

Ongoing Tuesdays, 7 am-8:30 pm. Jewish instrumental dance music jam session. All instruments and levels welcome. B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. 352-371-3249. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]

Tuseday Prayer in the AM Tefillin Club

Ongoing Tuesdays, 8-8:45 am. Prayer followed by Halacha 101. Coffee and cake served. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]

Beginner Line Dance Downtown with Wanda Lloyd

Ongoing Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dance with a purpose. Donations are welcome. $blssdfuture. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]

Argentine Tango, Swing or Hustle!, and Dance Mix with Andy

Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. No dancing on April 2, 9, and 23 because I will be out of town and because of a conflict with Passover. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango 7:00 pm Swing or Hustle! 8:00 pm Dance Mix $10 You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling. Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions. Let me know if you can attend. Invite others. If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Ocala

Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Salsa 7:00 pm Bachata 8:00 pm Salsa. One Health Center 1714 SW 17th Street, Ocala, 34471. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]

Cafe Chabad

Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-7:30 pm. Kosher, social night out. No reservations necessary. Come hang out with friends and enjoy good Kosher food. An opportunity to get a fresh, home- cooked, delicious meal, and taste a variety of Kosher culinary delights. Cost: Students $7 Adult $10 Child $6 Café Chabad is subsidized by: Dr. & Mrs. Michael & Betty Wolf In loving memory of his father: Chanoch Elazar Ben Toviah Noach - Leonard Wolf. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]

Tuesday Afternoon Minyan

Ongoing Tuesdays, 6 pm. Evening weekday Minhah / Maariv. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [bnagiainesville][email][events]

Sip N' Swing at The Bull

Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us every Tuesday at The Bull for Sip N' Swing. We cannot wait to dance with you. Jazz Jam: For those who are musically inclined, please join us for the Pre-Sip Jazz Jam starting at 6 pm. No partner or experience needed. Relax, have a drink, and dip your toes into swing dancing. We welcome beginners and experienced dancers, come share some time with friends. While this event is free, please support the Bull who is generously hosting and providing a welcoming space for dancing. Connect with Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gainesvillelindyscoop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gainesville.swingdancing/ GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/94661829/xshrLqwd The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]

Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial

Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-10 pm. 7:30 pm Salsa 8:30 pm Team Rehearsal. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]

Ballroom, Swing, and Steppin with Wanda Lloyd

Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dance with a purpose. Donations are welcome. $blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]

Hebrew for Beginners

Ongoing Tuesdays, 7 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]

West Coast Swing with Gainesville Westies and Sharrone Smith

Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. Tuesdays January 16 through April 2. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. $10. Public - [facebook][events]

Pirkei Avot - For Students By Students

Ongoing Tuesdays, 8:45-9:45 pm. Confront your temptations. Study Ethics of our Fathers. Call for location, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]


Wednesdays

Introduction to Yoga

Ongoing Wednesdays, 9-10 am. B'nai Israel Social Hall, Gainesville. 352-373-1806. $10 m, $12 nm. Jewish Community Center Without Walls - [email][events]

Friendship Circle

Ongoing Wednesdays, 10 am. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Denise Blumenthal, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [events]

Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit

Ongoing Wednesdays, 12-1 pm. Join Sarit for weekly outdoor Nia classes at the Thomas Center Gardens. Nia is a low-impact movement technique, inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. Nia is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia creates a playful and powerful experience, boosting pleasure, strength, mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Small group classes are facilitated in a relaxed, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere. Sarit Ben-David Sela is a Black Belt Nia Instructor, who has been sharing her passion to Nia with the Gainesville community since 2011. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Sarit. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]

UF Argentine Tango Class with Trista and Alper

Ongoing Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm. Feel like a new, fun and challenging hobby? Give Argentine Tango a try. Confirm dates as there is no dancing during breaks. We will do individual exercises and partner activities to understand this improvisational dance! We will explore various concepts of connection (to oneself, to the music, to the dance partner, to the dance floor, to other social dancers). Parking is available on campus after 5 pm. What to wear? If you own a pair of salsa shoes, jazz/ballet flats, or Toms, those work great. If not, bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. Partner Dance? You are welcome to join with or without a partner. Those who come alone will be paired up. Everyone is expected to be respectful of others. UF Student Conduct Code applies (please review the UF Orange Book). UF J Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio B, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][email][events]

Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons in Gainesville

Ongoing Wednesdays, 6-9 pm. Mondays 6:00 pm Beginners Bachata 7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling 8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork 9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork Wednesdays 6:00 pm Beginners Salsa 7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling 8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork 9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [baila-caliente1][email][events]

Boots Dance with Vanessa

Ongoing Wednesdays, 7 pm. Location may vary. Book your class at [link="https://www.vagaro.com/gainesvillemovementstudio/classes"]. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. 352-757-2932. Public - [gainesvillemovement][email][events]

International Folk Dancing in Gainesville

Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-10 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [gifd][email][events]

West Coast Swing Beginner Class in Ocala

Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. $10 - Beginner Class 7 - 8 pm $10 - Beyond the Basics Class 8 - 9 pm Every Wednesday Two Classes. No partner needed. At 7 pm learn a New Dance or drill your Basics to continue building that muscle memory. Then at 8 pm learn fundamentals to bridge the basic concepts in our Beyond the Basics lesson. Casual Attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels (but not flip flops) are best for this dance. Join our every Wednesday West Coast Swing group classes. Cost for each lesson is $10 Instructor : Carol Smith Private Lessons Available contact Carol Smith to schedule yours. See you on the Dance Floor. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]

Argentine Tango with Andrea

Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9 pm. Ongoing Argentine Tango class and practice in a private home. Gainesville. Andrea Pham. Tango Papirusa - [email][events]

Beginning Swing Dancing Lesson and Social Dancing

Ongoing Wednesdays to 4/24/24, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 pm Lesson 8:30 pm Social Join us every Wednesday night for a FREE Swing Dancing Beginner lesson and Social. No partner is needed. We are beginner friendly and open to all students and community members. Be there or be a square dancer. Reitz Union Dance Studio A, UF Campus, Gainesville. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]

Belly Dance Technique and Combinations with Karen Muratti

Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 pm. This is a belly dance technique-oriented class that will be basic enough for all levels to get something out of it. Targeting balance, technique, sharpening hip movements, introducing new movements and combinations, working on posture. Including a short choreography on each class and adding improvisation as practice for fluidity and individual creativity purposes. $18 per class or 5 classes for $72. Gainesville Circus Center, 1925 NW 2 Street, Suite B, Gainesville. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][email][events]

Salsa with Salsa Mundial

Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm. 7:30 pm Bachata 8:30 pm Salsa. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]

Chassidic Discourses

Ongoing Wednesdays, 8:45 pm. Broaden your horizons & change your perspectives on life: Study Chassidus Presented by: Chanie Goldman & open discussion. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]


Thursdays

Morning Minyan / Schmooze with the Rabbi

Ongoing Thursdays. Every Thursday morning we meet at 7:00 am for Morning prayer followed by social schmooze with Rabbi Kaiman over Bagels and Coffee. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [bnaigainesville][email][events]

Walking With God - Class with Rabbi Kaiman

Ongoing Thursdays, 10:30 am. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]

Line Dance Afternoon Lessons in Ocala

Ongoing Thursdays, 1-5 pm. 1 pm Intermediate to Advanced $6 3 pm Improver $3 4 pm Beginner $3 Line dancing with instructor Weber Wen. Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala, 34476. Weber Wen. Public - [email][events]

Beginner Line Dance Downtown with Wanda Lloyd

Ongoing Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dance with a purpose. Donations are welcome. $blssdfuture. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]

Argentine Tango, Swing, and Dance Mix with Andy

Ongoing Thursdays, 6-9 pm. No dancing on March 28, April 4, 11, and 18 because I will be out of town and conflicts with scheduling at the location. Come out on Tuesday, April 16. On April 25 we start a 4-week Beginner Series in Argentine Tango and Swing. The cost is $60 for new dancers for the series. Experienced dancers are encouraged to attend. The cost for those with experience is $10 per night. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango 7:00 pm Swing 8:00 pm Dance Mix $10 Dancing is for all levels except brand-new dancers. If you have never danced before, take our 4-week beginner series. You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling. Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions. Let me know if you can attend. Invite others. If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]

Israeli Dance Beginners with Kathie

Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Israeli dance class with Kathie Kline. Confirm before going. Not held every week. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 2925 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]

Line Dancing Class with Lisa

Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Join us for line dancing. Meet people and have fun all while dancing. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $12. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]

Yoga

Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Connect your body, mind, and soul in fitness exercises and meditation. Temple Shir Shalom, 3855 NW 8th Ave., Gainesville, 32604. Laura or Avital, 352-328-5150 or 352-376-1508 ext. 108. $10 M/ $12 NM/ Class. Jewish Community Center Without Walls - [email][events]

Ballroom, Swing, and Steppin with Wanda Lloyd

Ongoing Thursdays, 7-9 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Dance with a purpose. Donations are welcome. $blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]

Pasta N Parsha

Ongoing Thursdays, 7 pm. Study new insights into the Torah portion with some tasty pasta Event Location: Lubavitch Chabad Jewish Center 8:00 pm Chanie's Kitchen Mix, bake & experience the secrets of Kosher cooking Presented by: head chef Chanie. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]

Lindy Hop Swing Dancing Lessons and Social Dancing

Ongoing Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 pm. Gainesville Swing Dancing is proud to announce that we have secured a downtown Gainesville venue for our events. Starting September 21st, every Thursday evening from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, you can find us at the Rosa B Williams Center. We'll kick off the night with a one-hour beginner lesson, followed by two hours of social dancing in a beautiful, air-conditioned hardwood dance hall. We cannot wait to hit the dance floor with all of you and look forward to seeing you at our new venue on September 21st. Keep an eye out for our upcoming flyer and Facebook/Instagram event post – more details coming soon. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Chris Ortega. UF Swing Dance Club - [events]

Chanie's Kitchen

Ongoing Thursdays, 8 pm. Mix, bake & experience the secrets of Kosher cooking Presented by: head chef Chanie. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]


Fridays

West Coast Swing with Sharrone Smith

Ongoing Fridays, 5:30-6:30 pm. Come join me for West Coast Swing classes. No experience necessary. I am trying something new. The first 30 minutes will be L1 beginner basics and the last 30 minutes will be intermediate L2. Gainesville Movement Studio, 1724 NE 2 Street, Gainesville. $20. Public - [facebook][events]

Kabbalat Shabbat

Ongoing Fridays, 6 pm. Friday evening services. On 3rd Friday of the month there is an additional, alternative service at 8pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Denise Blumenthal, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]

Friday Night Service and Free Kosher Dinner

Ongoing Fridays, 6:30 pm. Reform, conservative, orthodox, mind, body and spirit Friday night services. Kosher dinner follows. 2020 West University Avenue, Gainesville. Rabbi Jonathan Siger, 352-372-2900. Hillel Foundation at the University of Florida - [email][events]

Friday Night Live and Soul Strings

Ongoing Fridays, 6:45 pm. Turn your Friday night into Shabbat at your home away from home Lubavitch. Join us with your friends for prayer, followed by kiddush, song, challah, Shabbat dinner and warm words of Torah. Soul Strings, study and prayer from 6:45 to 7:30pm, followed by services and dinner. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]

Friday Night Live

Ongoing Fridays, 8 pm. Get into the Jewish Gator Spirit. Shabbat on Fifth Ave. Join us with your friends for Prayer, followed by Kiddush, Song, Challah, delicious Shabbat dinner, warm words of Torah & dessert buffet. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]


Saturdays

Shabbat Services Morning and Afternoon

Ongoing Saturdays. Saturday Mornings 8:30 am Torah Circle. 9:30 am Shaharit. 10 am Tot Shabbat - Babysitting for 2 years and older. 10 am Junior Congregation - 4th through 7th Graders. Saturday evenings Minhah and Maariv services, check times each week. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]

Torah Circle

Ongoing Saturdays. A lively weekly discussion of the weekly Torah portion led by Howard Lidsky. Come join us. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [bnaigainesville][email][events]

Tot Shabbat

Ongoing Saturdays. Shabbat Morning Prayer experience for tots and kids. Supervised and interactive prayer/play/refreshments. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville, 32605. Rabbi Kaiman, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [bnaigainesville][email][events]

Shabbat Morning Services

Ongoing Saturdays, 10:15 am. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]

Morning Service & Kiddush

Ongoing Saturdays, 10:30 am. Shacharit 10:30am Torah Reading 11:30am Followed by Mussaf, Kiddush & Farbrengen. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]

Evening & Havdalah Service

Ongoing Saturdays, 7 pm. As the Shabbat Queen departs and darkness descends, the Havdalah ceremony fills us with hope and courage. Start your week on a high note. Every Saturday night fifteen minutes after Shabbat is over, join us for Havdalah service followed by a short inspirational living Torah video presentation. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Rabbi Berl Goldman, Director, 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]


Other

All-Levels Variety of Dancing at Arthur Murray in Ocala

Ongoing Other. Not only do you get to learn new dance moves at our social dances, but you can meet new people from the Ocala area and make new friends with an obvious shared interest. As you learn, you will be able to take these dances to family gatherings, clubs, and anywhere else you hear music. The instructors at Arthur Murray Dance Centers Ocala include: Bachata, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Merengue, and Zouk. 304 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, 34471. 352-231-8485. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [arthurmurrayocala][events]

Daily Lunch and Dinner at Hillel Kosher Restaurant

Ongoing Other. Downstairs gourmet, kosher lunch and dinner daily. Upstairs Oy Vey Cafe with organic coffee, burgers and snacks. Lunch daily 11:30-2pm. Dinner server 5:30-7pm Sunday-Thursday. Oy Vey Cafe with full espresso bar, specialty coffee, drinks, fresh bagels, biscotti, and Tazo teas. Open mornings 8am-12 noon. Evenings 7-11pm. 2020 W University Avenue, Gainesville. 352-372-2900. Hillel Foundation at the University of Florida - [email][events]

Kangoo Boots Dance with Melany and Vanessa

Ongoing Other. Times and Locations vary. January 2024 Sundays 9 am at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, not Jan 21 Tuesdays 6:30 pm am at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Wednesdays 9 am at 3415 SW 39 Blvd Fridays 9 am at 3415 SW 39 Blvd Saturday Jan 20 Bootcamp, the hub Newberry, black and white BootCamp with Melany and Vanessa at 9 am, Depot Village. Gainesville. 352-757-2932. Public - [gainesvillemovement][email][events]

Maimonides Ongoing Social Service Programs

Ongoing Other. Maimonides Society provides several ongoing, social service programs. Visit our website for details. Programs include: Volunteer-Outreach. Shabbat Dinner for Seniors, Caregivers' Support, Holiday Baskets for Seniors, Educational Seminars/Socials, Shalom Baby to welcome each new Jewish baby into our community with a very special gift bag, and Special Programs such our bone marrow donor drive, that enable us to perform mitzvot that may have far-reaching ramifications. Gainesville. Harriett Pawliger, 352-331-7340. Maimonides Society - [email][events]


2018


September 2018


Saturday 1 September 2018

Argentine Tango Milonga dell Amicizia with Rosanna

Sat 1 Sep 2018, 8-11 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Andrea Pham. $10, $5 student. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]


Sunday 2 September 2018

Nia Holistic Movement

Sun 2 Sep 2018, 10-11 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 Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Sun 2 Sep 2018, 11 am. 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]

Baila Caliente

Sun 2 Sep 2018, 2-5 pm. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]

Tap Dancing

Sun 2 Sep 2018, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Contra Dance

Sun 2 Sep 2018, 4-7 pm. Waltzing at 2:45 pm. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

Sun 2 Sep 2018, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

Sun 2 Sep 2018, 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. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]

UF Argentine Tango Class

Sun 2 Sep 2018, 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]


Monday 3 September 2018

Theatre Dance

Mon 3 Sep 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

English Country Dancing

Mon 3 Sep 2018, 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]

Adult Ballet

Mon 3 Sep 2018, 7-8 pm. Teacher Gabby. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Gator Salsa Club LA Style

Mon 3 Sep 2018, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

Israeli Dancing with Andy

Mon 3 Sep 2018, 7-9 pm. 7 to 7:45 Beginners. 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. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $20 for 4 weeks, or $8 per night, per family. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]

Ballroom

Mon 3 Sep 2018, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Swing Dance Class and Social

Mon 3 Sep 2018, 8:30-10:30 pm. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Monday at the Collonade for some swing dancing. There are no lessons, but we will have teachers there to help out with things you have learned in previous lessons. This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required. Location: Collonade As for parking, you can park in the Reitz Union Parking Garage, it is free after 4:30 pm. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we will try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]


Tuesday 4 September 2018

Tap with Chaya

Tue 4 Sep 2018, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]

Grand Squares

Tue 4 Sep 2018, 6:15-9 pm. Western Style Square Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen

Tue 4 Sep 2018, 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]

DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna

Tue 4 Sep 2018, 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]

Scottish Country Dancing

Tue 4 Sep 2018, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]

Dance Camp International Folk

Tue 4 Sep 2018, 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]


Wednesday 5 September 2018

Beginner Belly Dance

Wed 5 Sep 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Irish Dance Introduction to Sean Nos

Wed 5 Sep 2018, 6-9 pm. 6 pm Sean Nos. 7 pm Set Dancing. 8 pm Performance Class. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]

Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing Class - Social Dance

Wed 5 Sep 2018, 7-9:30 pm. New dancers get in free their first class. If you have been coming to our classes already, and bring someone new to our dances you get $5 off the months admission and they get in free. July Classes: We begin a new month of Beginner West Coast Swing classes, followed by Intermediate WCS. Our schedule for the month: Class Social Dance. (no lesson, just dancing) Class #1. Newbie Night Class fee due for Intermediate Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes West Coast Wednesdays Schedule: 7:00 - 7:15pm Doors Open / Warm Up 7:15 - 8:00pm Beginner West Coast Swing 8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate West Coast Swing 9:00 - 10:00pm Open Social Dancing Admission Costs: - BEGINNER CLASS: Beginner class may pay per night: $5 for the 7:15-8:00pm Beginner Class. - INTERMEDIATE CLASS: $40 per month due at the first class of the month, which includes all the Beginner and Intermediate classes for the mon ... Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]

Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa

Wed 5 Sep 2018, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa

Wed 5 Sep 2018, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]


Thursday 6 September 2018

Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo

Thu 6 Sep 2018, 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 - [kolsimcha][email][events]

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Country Two Step

Thu 6 Sep 2018, 7-9:15 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]

DFW Swing Out Class

Thu 6 Sep 2018, 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]

Gator Salsa Club Bachata

Thu 6 Sep 2018, 7 pm. O'Connell Center Practice Court, by Gate 3, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

International Folk Dancing

Thu 6 Sep 2018, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]

Social Dance Series Swing, Waltz and Argentine Tango with Andy 1 of 6

Thu 6 Sep 2018, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Swing 8:00 pm Waltz, Rumba, Other Social Dances 9:00 pm Argentine Tango The second hour covers a variety of social dances such as Waltz, Rumba, Two Step, Bachata and the like, enough so that you can do these dances at socials. New series starting September 6 for beginners. This series caters to people who have never danced before. This is a progressive series, starting at the beginning. This is a 6-week series, skipping Thursday September 13 and Thursday October, ending Thursday October 25. Experienced dancers are attending this series as well. We have a group of experienced dancers who have been through this series before. If you have experience, you can dance with them during this time. Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing. Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed. The cost is for one class per person. You are invit ... 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 - [more][email][events]

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Thu 6 Sep 2018, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Class: Thursday 7:30-8:30 pm Bachata Class: Thursday 8:30-9:30 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Jose, 888-616-4786. $10 for 1 hour, $20 for 2 hours per night. Discounts for students and packages. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]

Salsa in Space

Thu 6 Sep 2018, 10 pm-4 am. Gainesville's newest Latin Night. Every Thursday Night Salsa and Bachata from 10 pm to midnight. A Mix of Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Requests from midnight to 4 am. Must Be 18+ to enter. Free before midnight, $5 Cover after midnight. Refreshments available. No outside food or drinks allowed inside. No alcohol sold or allowed inside Space. Space Ultralounge, 601 S Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]


Friday 7 September 2018

Swing Dance Class and Social

Fri 7 Sep 2018, 8-11 pm. Get excited. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Friday at the Thelma Boltin Center for some swing dancing. This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required. Lessons start at 8:00 pm and the social dance will start at 9:00 pm and end at 11:00 pm. Parking is available in the parking lot directly outside and in street parking. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we'll try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]


Saturday 8 September 2018

Midday Paddles Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Sat 8 Sep 2018, 9:30 am. Join a Ranger for a Guided Paddle with great wildlife viewing opportunities and learn the history of the park and the Ecosystem of the beautiful Ichetucknee River. The tour starts at the North Entrance, off Elim Church Road (County Road 238). Launch time will be Between 10-11 am. The tour ends at the last take-out at the south end of the park, and transportation will be provided back to the North Entrance. Participants should dress for the weather (mornings may be cool). Underwater GoPro-style cameras captured amazing footage on previous tours. Please call the park concessionaire to reserve a spot. 2018 Midday Dates and Meeting Times 9-Dec 9:30 AM 13-Jan 10:30 AM 27-Jan 10:30 AM 10-Feb 10:30 AM 17-Feb 10:30 AM 24-Feb 10:30 AM 24-Mar 9:30 AM 21-Apr 9:30 AM 8-Sep 9:30 AM 6-Oct 9:30 AM 10-Nov 10:30 AM 8-Dec 10:30 AM 2018 Moonlit Dates and Meeting Times 1-Jan 5:30 PM 3-Feb 5:45 PM 3-Mar 6:00 PM 31-Mar 7:30 PM 28-Ap ... Ichetucknee Springs State Park, 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, 32038. Paddling Adventures, 386-497-1113. Florida State Parks - [more][floridastateparks][events]

Irish Dance Introduction to Sean Nos

Sat 8 Sep 2018, 10 am-3 pm. Sean nos (Old style) Irish Dance Workshops with Mary Beth Taylor About Mary Beth Taylor: http://www.irishdancedublin.com/testimonials/ Saturday, September 8, 2018 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mary-beth-taylor-sean-nos-workshops-tickets-48001506799 MORNING 10-11am Sean-Nos Steps for Beginners 11am-12pm Battering Steps for Set Dancing (Connemara) LUNCH 12-1pm Lunch at Vine Sourdough Bakery AFTERNOON 1-2pm Sean-Nos Steps for Intermediate/Advanced 2-3pm Body Percussion & Sean-Nos Morning or Afternoon (one 2 hour session) - $30 Morning and Afternoon (both 2 hour sessions) - $50 Bring cash or check to pay at the workshop Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mary-beth-taylor-sean-nos-workshops-tickets-48001506799. Hogan School of Irish Dance, 16 NW 7 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]

Ballroom Dance Party

Sat 8 Sep 2018, 7:30-10:30 pm. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. No partner necessary. 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 - [parrisdance][email][events]

Argentine Tango Milonga El Abrazo with Steve

Sat 8 Sep 2018, 8-11 pm. 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]

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Sat 8 Sep 2018, 9 pm-1:30 am. Taste Modern Kitchen and Old San Juan Gastronomia are proud to introduce the grand opening of our Saturday Latin Dance Nights. Dance, dance, dance the night away at our Taste Modern Kitchen, located downtown in the Sun Center East. What better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Try some authentic Puerto Rican food from Old San Juan, drinks from Taste Modern Kitchen, and listen to live music from Hiram y su Mambo Alto, Iris, La Dama del Mambo, Fabian y su Group Swing del Fuente, and join us for our Karaoke Latino Night with Iris, La Dama del Mambo and DJ Mambo. It is sure to be a month to remember. Let's Mambo. Taste Modern Kitchen, 101 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][events]

Baila Caliente Monthly Bachata Social

Sat 8 Sep 2018, 9:30 pm-3 am. Come dance your heart out with Baila Caliente studios. Show us that fancy footwork you've been practicing or let us see you body roll, we just want to dance and have some fun. Dj Ocho-Pecan will be playing 70% bachata with some salsa merengue and chacha thrown into the mix as well. Workshop: Bachata Workshop from 9:30 - 10:30 pm Social dancing to follow immediately. 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 Please feel free to send your musical request to this post. See you there. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]


Sunday 9 September 2018

Nia Holistic Movement

Sun 9 Sep 2018, 10-11 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 Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]

Tap Dancing

Sun 9 Sep 2018, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Baila Caliente

Sun 9 Sep 2018, 4-6 pm. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

Sun 9 Sep 2018, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

Sun 9 Sep 2018, 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. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]

UF Argentine Tango Class

Sun 9 Sep 2018, 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]

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Sun 9 Sep 2018, 7 pm. 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 10 September 2018

Theatre Dance

Mon 10 Sep 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

English Country Dancing

Mon 10 Sep 2018, 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]

Adult Ballet

Mon 10 Sep 2018, 7-8 pm. Teacher Gabby. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Gator Salsa Club LA Style

Mon 10 Sep 2018, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

Ballroom

Mon 10 Sep 2018, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Swing Dance Class and Social

Mon 10 Sep 2018, 8:30-10:30 pm. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Monday at the Collonade for some swing dancing. There are no lessons, but we will have teachers there to help out with things you have learned in previous lessons. This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required. Location: Collonade As for parking, you can park in the Reitz Union Parking Garage, it is free after 4:30 pm. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we will try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]


Tuesday 11 September 2018

Tap with Chaya

Tue 11 Sep 2018, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]

Grand Squares

Tue 11 Sep 2018, 6:15-9 pm. Western Style Square Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]

Ballroom Dance in Ocala

Tue 11 Sep 2018, 7-10 pm. Gail and Alan DJs. Club membership can be paid then, or guest fee. Please support ballroom dance in the city. We also do other kinds of dances in addition to ballroom. St. Marks Church, NE 8 Street, Ocala, 34480. Ken Uggie Wardd. USA Dance Ocala - [usadanceocala][events]

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen

Tue 11 Sep 2018, 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]

DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna

Tue 11 Sep 2018, 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]

Scottish Country Dancing

Tue 11 Sep 2018, 7-9:30 pm. At a private home. Contact us for directions. Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]

Dance Camp International Folk

Tue 11 Sep 2018, 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]


Wednesday 12 September 2018

Beginner Belly Dance

Wed 12 Sep 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Irish Dance Introduction to Sean Nos

Wed 12 Sep 2018, 6-9 pm. 6 pm Sean Nos. 7 pm Set Dancing. 8 pm Performance Class. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]

Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing Class

Wed 12 Sep 2018, 7-9:30 pm. New dancers get in free their first class. If you have been coming to our classes already, and bring someone new to our dances you get $5 off the months admission and they get in free. July Classes: We begin a new month of Beginner West Coast Swing classes, followed by Intermediate WCS. Our schedule for the month: Class Social Dance. (no lesson, just dancing) Class #1. Newbie Night Class fee due for Intermediate Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes West Coast Wednesdays Schedule: 7:00 - 7:15pm Doors Open / Warm Up 7:15 - 8:00pm Beginner West Coast Swing 8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate West Coast Swing 9:00 - 10:00pm Open Social Dancing Admission Costs: - BEGINNER CLASS: Beginner class may pay per night: $5 for the 7:15-8:00pm Beginner Class. - INTERMEDIATE CLASS: $40 per month due at the first class of the month, which includes all the Beginner and Intermediate classes for the mon ... Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]

Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa

Wed 12 Sep 2018, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa

Wed 12 Sep 2018, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]


Thursday 13 September 2018

Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo

Thu 13 Sep 2018, 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 - [kolsimcha][email][events]

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Country Two Step

Thu 13 Sep 2018, 7-9:15 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]

DFW Swing Out Class

Thu 13 Sep 2018, 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]

Gator Salsa Club Bachata

Thu 13 Sep 2018, 7 pm. O'Connell Center Practice Court, by Gate 3, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

International Folk Dancing

Thu 13 Sep 2018, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Thu 13 Sep 2018, 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]

Salsa in Space

Thu 13 Sep 2018, 10 pm-4 am. Gainesville's newest Latin Night. Every Thursday Night Salsa and Bachata from 10 pm to midnight. A Mix of Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Requests from midnight to 4 am. Must Be 18+ to enter. Free before midnight, $5 Cover after midnight. Refreshments available. No outside food or drinks allowed inside. No alcohol sold or allowed inside Space. Space Ultralounge, 601 S Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]


Friday 14 September 2018

Contra Dance in Melrose

Fri 14 Sep 2018, 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 - [godsdance][email][events]

Swing Dance Class and Social

Fri 14 Sep 2018, 8-11 pm. Get excited. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Friday at the Thelma Boltin Center for some swing dancing. This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required. Lessons start at 8:00 pm and the social dance will start at 9:00 pm and end at 11:00 pm. Parking is available in the parking lot directly outside and in street parking. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we'll try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]


Saturday 15 September 2018

Time Machine History Tour Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Sat 15 Sep 2018, 10 am. Take a fascinating journey by van into the Ichetucknee forest, to the site of the 17th Century Mission de San Martin de Timucua. Learn all about the ancient Timucuan capital of Aquacalyquen. This special interpretive program is space-limited, and reservations are recommended. The tour will begin at the Paddling Adventures boathouse, located at the North Entrance off Elim Church Road (County Road 238). Please call the park concessionaire to reserve a spot. 2018 Meeting Times 3-Feb 12:00 PM 17-Mar 10:00 AM 14-Apr 10:00 AM 15-Sep 10:00 AM 13-Oct 10:00 AM 17-Nov 12:00 PM 15-Dec 12:00 PM. Ichetucknee Springs State Park, 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, 32038. Paddling Adventures, 386-497-1113. Florida State Parks - [floridastateparks][events]

Contra Dance Like a Pirate

Sat 15 Sep 2018, 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 - [godsdance][email][events]

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Sat 15 Sep 2018, 9 pm-1:30 am. Taste Modern Kitchen and Old San Juan Gastronomia host Saturday Latin Dance Nights. Dance, dance, dance the night away at our Taste Modern Kitchen, located downtown in the Sun Center East. What better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Try some authentic Puerto Rican food from Old San Juan, drinks from Taste Modern Kitchen, and listen to live music from Hiram y su Mambo Alto, Iris, La Dama del Mambo, Fabian y su Group Swing del Fuente, and join us for our Karaoke Latino Night with Iris, La Dama del Mambo and DJ Mambo. It is sure to be a month to remember. Let's Mambo. Taste Modern Kitchen, 101 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][events]

Salsa Mundial Monthly Social

Sat 15 Sep 2018, 9 pm-2 am. Join us for another awesome night of dancing with great Latin music. Let's dance with our instructors favorite songs. DJ Koji will be playing your favorite Salsa, Bachata and Cha Cha songs all night long. Between 11 pmand 1 am, he will be playing Salsa Mundial instructors' favorites. There will be a Salsa workshop (Intermediate Level) by Choeeta and Koji, 9-10 pm. This event is open to the public, so please bring your friends and family. Come before 10:20 pm to get a discounted rate. Salsa workshop: 9:00 - 10:00 pm Social: 10:00 pm - 2:00 am Attire: Dress to impress Prices: Salsa workshop: $5 Social: $10 ($7 if you come in before 10:20 pm) $7 ($5 if you come in before 10:20 pm) for student or out-of-town guest with valid photo ID Workshop and Social: $12 or $10 for student or out-of-town guest. 3501 SW 2 Ave, Suite G, Gainesville, 32607. Jose, 888-616-4786. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]


Sunday 16 September 2018

Nia Holistic Movement

Sun 16 Sep 2018, 10-11 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 Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Sun 16 Sep 2018, 11 am. 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]

Vintage Waltz

Sun 16 Sep 2018, 2-5 pm. Invite a new dancer. Bring a friend. First time attendees get in free. Please wear non-scuff shoes in the building to protect the fine dance floor. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville, 32601. Patrick Harrigan. $10, $5 students. Vintage Waltz - [events]

Tap Dancing

Sun 16 Sep 2018, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Baila Caliente Variety Sunday’s: Cha Cha Cha

Sun 16 Sep 2018, 4-6 pm. Our Variety Classes includes Body Isolation/Afro Cuban, Salsa On2, Cha-Cha-Cha, Kizomba, and Ladies Styling. The variety classes do not teach salsa on1 and regular bachata because we offer those classes during the week. Each Variety class will have a special guest instructor or an instructor from Baila Caliente. Each session will challenge you and open your eyes to other dance that will improve you regular salsa and bachata dances. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. $15. Baila Caliente - [email][events]

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

Sun 16 Sep 2018, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

Sun 16 Sep 2018, 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. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]

UF Argentine Tango Class

Sun 16 Sep 2018, 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]


Monday 17 September 2018

Two Step and Hustle with Andy 1 of 4

Mon 17 Sep 2018, 5:30-7:30 pm. 5:30 pm Country Two Step 6:30 pm Hustle As always, 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. $10 per person, $5 student. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]

Theatre Dance

Mon 17 Sep 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

English Country Dancing

Mon 17 Sep 2018, 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]

Adult Ballet

Mon 17 Sep 2018, 7-8 pm. Teacher Gabby. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Gator Salsa Club LA Style

Mon 17 Sep 2018, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

Israeli Dancing with Andy

Mon 17 Sep 2018, 7-9 pm. 7 to 7:45 Beginners. 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. Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. $20 for 4 weeks, or $8 per night, per family. College aged and under are free. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [gainesville][email][events]

Ballroom

Mon 17 Sep 2018, 7:10-8:10 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Swing Dance Class and Social

Mon 17 Sep 2018, 8:30-10:30 pm. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Monday at the Collonade for some swing dancing. There are no lessons, but we will have teachers there to help out with things you have learned in previous lessons. This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required. Location: Collonade As for parking, you can park in the Reitz Union Parking Garage, it is free after 4:30 pm. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we will try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. J. Wayne Reitz Union, UF Campus, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]


Tuesday 18 September 2018

Tap with Chaya

Tue 18 Sep 2018, 6-7 pm. Designed to demonstrate that creativity can be fun for everyone and can make our community stronger and healthier. Experience fun, exercise and creative expression, musicality and feeling great through the language and joy of tap dancing as an art form for healing the body, mind and spirit, with rhythm, movement, music and sound. Wear comfortable clothing and tap shoes. Free childcare while you dance. Arrive early, class will begin promptly. North Central Florida YMCA, 5201 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605. Chaya Heller, 561-330-2929. 6 classes $74 or $66 member, 10 classes $108 or $98 member, 1 class $15. Ayurveda Alternatives - [email][events]

Grand Squares

Tue 18 Sep 2018, 6:15-9 pm. Western Style Square Dancing. Westside Park, 1001 NW 34 Street, Gainesville. Susie Moon, 352-283-1296. $5. Grand Squares - [email][events]

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen

Tue 18 Sep 2018, 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]

DFW Swing Out Class with Eric and Donna

Tue 18 Sep 2018, 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]

Scottish Country Dancing

Tue 18 Sep 2018, 7-9:30 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Norma Wilson. Gainesville Scottish Country Dancers - [email][events]

Dance Camp International Folk

Tue 18 Sep 2018, 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]


Wednesday 19 September 2018

Beginner Belly Dance

Wed 19 Sep 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Karina. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Irish Dance Introduction to Sean Nos

Wed 19 Sep 2018, 6-9 pm. 6 pm Sean Nos. 7 pm Set Dancing. 8 pm Performance Class. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Piper Call, 352-327-1090. Inisheer Irish Dance Company - [email][events]

Beginner and Intermediate West Coast Swing Class

Wed 19 Sep 2018, 7-9:30 pm. New dancers get in free their first class. If you have been coming to our classes already, and bring someone new to our dances you get $5 off the months admission and they get in free. July Classes: We begin a new month of Beginner West Coast Swing classes, followed by Intermediate WCS. Our schedule for the month: Class Social Dance. (no lesson, just dancing) Class #1. Newbie Night Class fee due for Intermediate Class #2 Beginner and Int WCS classes Class #3 Beginner and Int WCS classes West Coast Wednesdays Schedule: 7:00 - 7:15pm Doors Open / Warm Up 7:15 - 8:00pm Beginner West Coast Swing 8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate West Coast Swing 9:00 - 10:00pm Open Social Dancing Admission Costs: - BEGINNER CLASS: Beginner class may pay per night: $5 for the 7:15-8:00pm Beginner Class. - INTERMEDIATE CLASS: $40 per month due at the first class of the month, which includes all the Beginner and Intermediate classes for the mon ... Rena's Ballroom, Gainesville, 32605. Josh Angel, 352-514-4238. $40 per month includes the entire evening. West Coast Swing with Josh Angel - [more][email][events]

Gator Salsa Club Casino Salsa

Wed 19 Sep 2018, 7 pm. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa

Wed 19 Sep 2018, 8-10 pm. 8pm - 9pm Bachata. 9pm - 10pm Salsa. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]


Thursday 20 September 2018

Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo

Thu 20 Sep 2018, 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 - [kolsimcha][email][events]

Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Country Two Step

Thu 20 Sep 2018, 7-9:15 pm. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Paris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [email][events]

DFW Swing Out Class

Thu 20 Sep 2018, 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]

Gator Salsa Club Bachata

Thu 20 Sep 2018, 7 pm. O'Connell Center Practice Court, by Gate 3, UF Campus, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Free. Gator Salsa Club - [email][events]

International Folk Dancing

Thu 20 Sep 2018, 7-10 pm. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [email][events]

West Coast Swing, Salsa and Argentine Tango with Andy 2 of 6

Thu 20 Sep 2018, 7-10 pm. 7:00 pm Swing 8:00 pm Salsa 9:00 pm Argentine Tango New series starting September 6 for beginners. This series caters to people who have never danced before. This is a progressive series, starting at the beginning. This is a 6-week series, skipping Thursday September 13 and Thursday October, ending Thursday October 25. Experienced dancers are encouraged to attend this series as well. We have a group of experienced dancers who have been through this series before. If you have experience, you can dance with them during this time. Each class is one hour and consists of both instruction and dancing. Couples friendly, you rotate as much as you want or not at all. Singles friendly, no partner needed. The more you dance, the faster you learn. The cost is for one class per person. You are invited to stay for the other classes on the same night at no extra charge, because we want you to dance more and learn faster. Cost ... 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 - [more][email][events]

Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial

Thu 20 Sep 2018, 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]

Salsa in Space

Thu 20 Sep 2018, 10 pm-4 am. Gainesville's newest Latin Night. Every Thursday Night Salsa and Bachata from 10 pm to midnight. A Mix of Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton and Requests from midnight to 4 am. Must Be 18+ to enter. Free before midnight, $5 Cover after midnight. Refreshments available. No outside food or drinks allowed inside. No alcohol sold or allowed inside Space. Space Ultralounge, 601 S Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][email][events]


Friday 21 September 2018

Swing Dance Class and Social

Fri 21 Sep 2018, 8-11 pm. Get excited. Florida Swing Dancing Club invites you all to join us again this Friday at the Thelma Boltin Center for some swing dancing. This event is completely free so come check it out if you have not. You may come alone or with a group of friends. Coming with a dance partner is not necessary and no prior dance experience is required. Lessons start at 8:00 pm and the social dance will start at 9:00 pm and end at 11:00 pm. Parking is available in the parking lot directly outside and in street parking. If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please come talk to any of the officers and we'll try to help you out. We hope to dance with you all soon. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville. Free. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][email][events]


Saturday 22 September 2018

Samba Workshop

Sat 22 Sep 2018, 12:30-2 pm. Samba workshop explores various styles of this Brazilian rhythm. Workshop warm-up of consists of isolations in cadence with rhythms of the candomblé, followed by an introduction to samba de roda, the root of all samba. Students will get their hearts racing with samba-reggae before breaking down the structure and technique of samba-no-pe. Class culminates in Rio-style show choreography with variations for beginning through advanced students. Beginners will focus on finding the downbeat, while advanced dancers will learn shine sequences. This is a great class for aerialists looking to add some Latin flavor to their floor choreography as well as friends of World Dance. Prerequisites: positive attitude. Dance heels for choreography optional. Tickets: https://clients.mindbodyonline.com. Gainesville Circus Center, 250 SE 10 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Samba with Corey - [facebook][events]

Moonlit Paddles Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Sat 22 Sep 2018, 7 pm. Enjoy a ranger-guided canoe paddle down the Ichetucknee River as the sun sets and full moon begins to illuminate the river. Listen to the sounds of a day’s end and a night’s awakening. Paddlers should bring a small light source for the end of the trip. Please call the park concessionaire to reserve a spot. 2018 Moonlit Dates and Meeting Times 1-Jan 5:30 PM 3-Feb 5:45 PM 3-Mar 6:00 PM 31-Mar 7:30 PM 28-Apr 7:30 PM 22-Sep 7:00 PM 20-Oct 6:30 PM 24-Nov 5:30 PM 22-Dec 5:00 PM 2018 Midday Dates and Meeting Times 9-Dec 9:30 AM 13-Jan 10:30 AM 27-Jan 10:30 AM 10-Feb 10:30 AM 17-Feb 10:30 AM 24-Feb 10:30 AM 24-Mar 9:30 AM 21-Apr 9:30 AM 8-Sep 9:30 AM 6-Oct 9:30 AM 10-Nov 10:30 AM 8-Dec 10:30 AM. Ichetucknee Springs State Park, 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27, Fort White, 32038. Paddling Adventures, 386-497-1113. Florida State Parks - [floridastateparks][events]

Ballroom Dance Party Black and White Ball

Sat 22 Sep 2018, 7:30-10:30 pm. Great mix of music of ballroom, latin, swing, and a little country. Light refreshments, large floating dance floor. Lots of free parking. No partner necessary. 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 - [parrisdance][email][events]

Latin Dance Night at Taste Modern Kitchen

Sat 22 Sep 2018, 9 pm-1:30 am. Taste Modern Kitchen and Old San Juan Gastronomia host Saturday Latin Dance Nights. Dance, dance, dance the night away at our Taste Modern Kitchen, located downtown in the Sun Center East. What better way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Try some authentic Puerto Rican food from Old San Juan, drinks from Taste Modern Kitchen, and listen to live music from Hiram y su Mambo Alto, Iris, La Dama del Mambo, Fabian y su Group Swing del Fuente, and join us for our Karaoke Latino Night with Iris, La Dama del Mambo and DJ Mambo. It is sure to be a month to remember. Let's Mambo. Taste Modern Kitchen, 101 SE 2 Place, Gainesville, 32601. Free. Gainesville Dance Association - [facebook][events]

Baila Caliente Red, Black and White 3 Year Anniversary Social

Sat 22 Sep 2018, 9:30 pm-2 am. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32609. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]


Sunday 23 September 2018

Nia Holistic Movement

Sun 23 Sep 2018, 10-11 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 Crossfit, 716 N Main Street, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. $10. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [email][events]

Tap Dancing

Sun 23 Sep 2018, 3:10-4:10 pm. Adult multilevel tap dancing with Shay. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

Baila Caliente

Sun 23 Sep 2018, 4-6 pm. Studio C, 1925 NW 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]

Line Dancing and Swingout Class

Sun 23 Sep 2018, 5-8 pm. Reichert House, 1704 SE 2 Ave, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd. Smooth Flava Dance - [facebook][events]

West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala

Sun 23 Sep 2018, 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. Ocala West Coast Swing - [events]

UF Argentine Tango Class

Sun 23 Sep 2018, 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]

Ecstatic Dance Plus Gong and Potluck

Sun 23 Sep 2018, 7 pm. 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 24 September 2018

Theatre Dance

Mon 24 Sep 2018, 6-7 pm. Teacher Howard Anderson. Dance 352 Studio, 2512 NE 1 Blvd, Suite 500, Gainseville, 32601. 407-683-3841. Dance 352 - [email][events]

English Country Dancing

Mon 24 Sep 2018, 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]

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