Ongoing
Sundays
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]
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]
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]
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
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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]
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]
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]
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
Ongoing Mondays, 1:30-3:30 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
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]
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]
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]
Ongoing Mondays, 7 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
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]
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]
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
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]
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]
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]
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]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. No dancing on April 23 because of a conflict with Passover.
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Salsa
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7 pm. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
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]
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
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]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 10 am. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. Denise Blumenthal, 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9 pm. Ongoing Argentine Tango class and practice in a private home. Gainesville. Andrea Pham. Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
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]
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]
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
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]
Ongoing Thursdays, 10:30 am. 3830 NW 16 Boulevard, Gainesville. 352-376-1508. Congregation B'nai Israel - [email][events]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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
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]
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]
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]
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]
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
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]
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]
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]
Ongoing Saturdays, 10:15 am. 2021 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. 352-336-5877. Lubavitch-Chabad Jewish Student and Community Center - [email][events]
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]
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
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]
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]
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]
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]
2023
September 2023
Friday 1 September 2023
Fri 1 Sep, 6-7 pm. 1st Fridays
6:00-7:00 pm
at Flow Space
$25 pre-sale
$30 door
Journey into the realms of primal shaking and shamanic trance.
Shaking is a primal instinct observed in wild animals after a life-threatening event. They shake to release tension and trauma, and return to balance.
Yet, we have been socially conditioned to be calm, cool, and collected. Which sadly means we’re suppressing a LOT of our wild impulses.
The voyage begins with intentional somatic exercises, gently anchoring you into the sanctuary of your internal self. Nurturing and regulating your nervous system, and paving the way for a full-body shake experience.
And then we shake.
Shake to re-wild and un-tame our natural impulses.
Shake to cast off suppressed experiences that live in the body.
Shake to unlock boundless reservoirs of trapped energy within.
Your hips and core, revered as the sanctuaries of untapped potential, will be a main focus, so YES ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][events]
Fri 1 Sep to Sun 3 Sep, 7-10 pm. Friday September 1
7-10 Dance
Saturday September 2
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Dance
4:45 - 5:45 Dinner
6:00 - 10:00 Dance
Sunday September 3
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Dance
4:45 - 5:45 Dinner
6:00 - 9:00 Dance
$30 Adult weekend
$15 Adult one 3-hour dance
$15 Youth weekend (16-25 age)
$7.50 Youth one 3-hour dance
Make your booking online at the [link="dancingfish.dance"]. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][email][events]
Fri 1 Sep, 7-10 pm. 7:00 Class
7:50 Dancing
Upgrade your connection followed by Lead/Follow groove together. If you miss the first part of class, you will miss what you need for the 2nd half of class.
Instructor: Bruce Baker Gombrelli, GSDTA certified instructor and judge.
This is a West Coast Swing Dance, but we can play a few requests so just ask. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. $10. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Saturday 2 September 2023
Sat 2 Sep to Sun 3 Sep, 11:45 am-10 pm. Friday September 1
7-10 Dance
Saturday September 2
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Dance
4:45 - 5:45 Dinner
6:00 - 10:00 Dance
Sunday September 3
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Dance
4:45 - 5:45 Dinner
6:00 - 9:00 Dance
$30 Adult weekend
$15 Adult one 3-hour dance
$15 Youth weekend (16-25 age)
$7.50 Youth one 3-hour dance
Make your booking online at the [link="dancingfish.dance"]. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][email][events]
Sat 2 Sep, 7-9 pm. Swing dance to Swing Theory Jazz Band. Arthur Murray Dance Center, 304 SW Broadway, St. B, Ocala, 34470. Swing Dance Gainesville - [swingtheoryjazz][events]
Sunday 3 September 2023
Sun 3 Sep, 11:45 am-9 pm. Friday September 1
7-10 Dance
Saturday September 2
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Dance
4:45 - 5:45 Dinner
6:00 - 10:00 Dance
Sunday September 3
11:45 - 12:45 Lunch
1:00 - 4:00 Dance
4:45 - 5:45 Dinner
6:00 - 9:00 Dance
$30 Adult weekend
$15 Adult one 3-hour dance
$15 Youth weekend (16-25 age)
$7.50 Youth one 3-hour dance
Make your booking online at the [link="dancingfish.dance"]. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][email][events]
Tuesday 5 September 2023
Tue 5 Sep, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Have you ever felt a tingling, expansive energy in your body?
That is what I call a state of soulful embodiment, when the cells have activated into a fluid state, and the container of our skin is malleable. It is a feeling I describe as being connected to source energy, while being deeply rooted in my body.
This class is a journey crafted to reach that activated state. We will use visualization, improvisational movement, vocalization, imagination and play - to feel open, elevated, creative and hyper present.
And it is not about letting go of thoughts, rather, we create a connection between body and mind to engage the mind in an inner awareness, follow curiosity and act on creative impulses.
This work is from my personal practice, and it is an integration of things I have learned in the past 30 years: from Modern Dance and Contact Improvisation, to Laban Movement A ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Tue 5 Sep, 6:30-7:30 pm. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Explore your connection to the energies of the universe and awaken your chakras through ancient dance techniques.
In this class we will explore our connection to the energies of the universe through ancient dance techniques. We will focus our intention on channeling these energies through our movement, activating our chakras with isolations that awaken our Kundalini. Through this practice we will tap into our creative power and embody the divine within.
This class will benefit mind, body and spirit leaving you more grounded, centered, energized and in touch with the divine within, while gaining self esteem, confidence and empowerment.
Astarte expresses her creativity through her unique approach to dance. Her multi-cultural studies of art and spirituality has shaped her view of dance as a spiritual practice. She enjoys offering classes and workshops in Sacred Dance as a way to explore and honor the divine. Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [facebook][email][events]
Thursday 7 September 2023
Thu 7 Sep, 7 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
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. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Friday 8 September 2023
Fri 8 Sep, 7-10 pm. 7 pm Lesson
8 pm Dancing
$20 dance, $25 dance and lesson
Shine up your saddle shoes and get ready to jump jive n’ wail with Becky Sinn and Swing Theory. Join us in the NOMA Black Box at the Reilly Arts Center for a celebration of Ocala history. The Jumpin’ June Swing Dance Social is a tribute to days gone by. Take a trip back in time to the 1940s when dances were a part of our local culture.
Originally, the Reilly Arts building was the Ocala City Auditorium – a WPA project that was completed on July 4, 1940. Over the decades the auditorium hosted countless Ocala dances, proms, graduations, concerts and events. The Reilly continues this local legacy today.
Learn something new and meet new friends. Experience fun photo ops, specialty themed cocktails, a swing dance jam circle, and featured dance performances. The evening will be set to the soundtrack of incredible vintage music from Becky Sinn and Gainesville’s favorite littl ... Reilly Arts Center, Ocala. Swing Dance Gainesville - [more][reillyartscenter][facebook][events]
Saturday 9 September 2023
Sat 9 Sep, 10:45 am. Night Club Two Stop and West Coast Swing Workshop with guest instructor Elizabeth Williams.
$40 per couple for workshop and dance.
$20 single for workshop and dance.
Private lessons $50 for 45 minutes to be scheduled with Dwayne Crocker by September 5. VFW, 4865 Harrison Road, Macon, 31206. Swing Dance Gainesville - [events]
Sat 9 Sep, 7-9 pm. Swing dance to Swing Theory Jazz Band. Celebration Pointe, 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville, 32608. Swing Dance Gainesville - [swingtheoryjazz][events]
Sat 9 Sep, 7:30-10 pm. Come dressed from your favorite decade.
Doors open at 7:30, dance mixer at 7:50 with dancing until 10 pm. Light refreshments, great music, a beautiful venue, and the coldest AC for dancing.
$15 per person, $25 per couple, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Sat 9 Sep, 7:30-10:30 pm. 7:30 Lesson
8:30 Social Dance
Join us for our end of summer dance.
Vintage styled dancing and music with food and drink. Come dance with us. Enjoy great music and food.
This event is absolutely FREE and open to everyone. Students, Non-students, community members, and you. Salsa Mundial Studio, 3501 SW 2 Avenue, Suite G, Gainesville. Edward Stephen Gavlick III. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Monday 11 September 2023
Mon 11 Sep, 10:30 am-11:30 pm. Starts September 11. 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]
Tuesday 12 September 2023
Tue 12 Sep, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Have you ever felt a tingling, expansive energy in your body?
That is what I call a state of soulful embodiment, when the cells have activated into a fluid state, and the container of our skin is malleable. It is a feeling I describe as being connected to source energy, while being deeply rooted in my body.
This class is a journey crafted to reach that activated state. We will use visualization, improvisational movement, vocalization, imagination and play - to feel open, elevated, creative and hyper present.
And it is not about letting go of thoughts, rather, we create a connection between body and mind to engage the mind in an inner awareness, follow curiosity and act on creative impulses.
This work is from my personal practice, and it is an integration of things I have learned in the past 30 years: from Modern Dance and Contact Improvisation, to Laban Movement A ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Tue 12 Sep, 6:30-7:30 pm. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Explore your connection to the energies of the universe and awaken your chakras through ancient dance techniques.
In this class we will explore our connection to the energies of the universe through ancient dance techniques. We will focus our intention on channeling these energies through our movement, activating our chakras with isolations that awaken our Kundalini. Through this practice we will tap into our creative power and embody the divine within.
This class will benefit mind, body and spirit leaving you more grounded, centered, energized and in touch with the divine within, while gaining self esteem, confidence and empowerment.
Astarte expresses her creativity through her unique approach to dance. Her multi-cultural studies of art and spirituality has shaped her view of dance as a spiritual practice. She enjoys offering classes and workshops in Sacred Dance as a way to explore and honor the divine. Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [facebook][email][events]
Tue 12 Sep, 7-9 pm. 7 pm Swing
8 pm Argentine Tango
Learn how to dance with a partner. Emphasis on having fun in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No experience needed. Couples friendly, you do not have to rotate. Single friendly, no partner required.
$70 for the 4-week series for new dancers
$10 per night for those with experience. 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]
Wednesday 13 September 2023
Wed 13 Sep, 6:15 pm. 6:15 pm Lyrical Dance
7:30 pm Brazilian Samba
Lyrical dance with Isabel "Izzy" Brazzel is a beautiful discipline which combines the freedom and flow of modern dance with the fundamentals of ballet. Come learn grace and musicality in this introductory class with a special focus on expressing emotions through dance. Students will also explore and develop their own improvisational and choreographic style.
Brazilian samba is fast paced, sassy and fun movement style. This class will make you sweat while learning dance choreography you can take to the club, the stage or your next after party.
Students will learn choreography to perform at the 42nd annual Gainesville Downtown Festival & Arts Show Nov 18 and 19. Gainesville Circus Center, 1925 NW 2 Street, Suite B, Gainesville. 352-316-0682. Gainesville Circus Center - [gainesvillecircus][email][events]
Wed 13 Sep, 7:30-10:30 pm. Come join us this Wednesday for a beginner lesson and dance social. All students and community members are welcome.
No partner required. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gate 4, UF Campus, Gainesville. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Thursday 14 September 2023
Thu 14 Sep, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Link to sign up for Harley's class: [link="https://flow-space-gnv.as.me/?appointmentType=51779402"]
Link to our full schedule: [link="https://www.flowspacegnv.com/class-types"]
Wake up your body and feel energized for your day through dance-based facilitated improv.
This class starts gentle and takes you on an energetic arc similar to Ecstatic Dance, but with carefully placed prompts and cues to explore various mindful movement and dance techniques.
Come stretch out, roll around, and power pose until you are feeling inspired for your day ahead.
This offering is for all who are interested. No dance experience is necessary, only an open mind and a willingness to share respectful space with others.
And, this may be a great choice for ecstatic dancers curious about choreographical and dance/movement therapy terminologies.
When practiced regularly, somatic move ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Thu 14 Sep, 7 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
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. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Friday 15 September 2023
Fri 15 Sep, 7-9:30 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup
7:00 – 9:30 pm — Contra Dance
9:30 – 10:00 pm — Cleanup
Our dance will be indoors in air-conditioned comfort. Check in at the front desk and tell them you are attending the G.O.D.S. dance.
Suggested Donation:
$10 (ages 26+)
$5 (ages 16-25)
Dancers ages 15 & under get in FREE
when accompanied by an adult.
Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.
This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity
and all are welcome.
No partner or experience is necessary. Contra dancing is fun and we will teach you how.
No special dress is required. Wear comfortable, casual attire and soft-soled non-marking shoes.
Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances.
If you feel sick on dance night then please stay home. Please show care for the community and we will see you next time. Thank you for your honesty and concern for others in our community.
We strongly recommend that people be vac ... Gainesville Health and Fitness Center, Main Center, Main Aerobics Room, 4820 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, 32607. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][godsdance][email][events]
Fri 15 Sep, 7-9 pm. The Latina Women's League and the City of Gainesville Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of dance. Enjoy a night of traditional and modern dance from Spain, Colombia, and Brazil then learn to ¡bailar salsa! with a salsa instructor. The event is free and open to the public. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Public - [events]
Fri 15 Sep, 7-10 pm. 7:00 Class
7:50 Dancing
Upgrade your connection followed by Lead/Follow groove together. If you miss the first part of class, you will miss what you need for the 2nd half of class.
Instructor: Bruce Baker Gombrelli, GSDTA certified instructor and judge.
This is a West Coast Swing Dance, but we can play a few requests so just ask. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. $10. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Saturday 16 September 2023
Sat 16 Sep, 10-11:30 am. Love to dance? Interested in feeling better through fitness based in joy? This is for you. Nia is a holistic fitness technique that blends elements of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness, and is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia boosts both physical and emotional well-being, through pleasurable, healthy, and creative movement form. This class is perfect for beginners, and those who want to learn more about the Nia Technique. Comfortable clothing and a bottle of water recommended.
If this class is full or if this date does not work for you, there will be another Intro to Nia on November 18th.
Beginners are welcome. Join Sarit for this intro to Nia.
Registration is through Community Education of Santa Fe Community College.
[link="https://www.sfcollege.edu/communityed/"]
Do not miss out, limited space. Karuna Cottage Gainesville, Gainesville. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Sat 16 Sep, 6-9 pm. 5 pm Waltz
6 pm Contra Dance. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][email][events]
Sat 16 Sep, 6-9 pm. Swing dance to Swing Theory Jazz Band at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [swingtheoryjazz][events]
Sat 16 Sep, 8 pm-1 am. 8-9 pm: Workshop
9-1 am: Social
Join us for another awesome night of dancing at Salsa Mundial. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. $15. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Sunday 17 September 2023
Sun 17 Sep, 3-6 pm. Bring your own water and lawn chairs. There are many eateries nearby. Open to everyone. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Monday 18 September 2023
Mon 18 Sep, 6-7:15 pm. Drop In: $20
Are you craving more dance in your life?
Join us for a delicious movement class that combines modern dance technique exercises, improvisational explorations and short choreographed combinations to fully embody self expression through dance.
This weekly drop-in class is for ALL levels of movers, shakers, dancers and maker - whether you’re new to dance, returning to dance, or expanding your practice as a flow or circus artist, ecstatic dancer, or yogini. The only prerequisites are comfortability rolling on the floor, and willingness to try new things.
Ileigh creates a supportive environment, focused on the joy of movement and using dance as a tool to express our rich inner world. She weaves concepts of finding balance and strength through body connectivity, expanding on natural movement pathways, and riding momentum with a balance of specificity and surrender into her class.
We will do ground work, across the f ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Mon 18 Sep, 7-7:50 pm. Learn fun patterns, lead/follow, and rhythm/timing for each dance in a stress-free environment. we will cover 2 classic dances, 2 weeks of Waltz, and 2 weeks of Fox Trot. Singles and couples are welcome, we start with the basics for each dance. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $47. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Tuesday 19 September 2023
Tue 19 Sep, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Have you ever felt a tingling, expansive energy in your body?
That is what I call a state of soulful embodiment, when the cells have activated into a fluid state, and the container of our skin is malleable. It is a feeling I describe as being connected to source energy, while being deeply rooted in my body.
This class is a journey crafted to reach that activated state. We will use visualization, improvisational movement, vocalization, imagination and play - to feel open, elevated, creative and hyper present.
And it is not about letting go of thoughts, rather, we create a connection between body and mind to engage the mind in an inner awareness, follow curiosity and act on creative impulses.
This work is from my personal practice, and it is an integration of things I have learned in the past 30 years: from Modern Dance and Contact Improvisation, to Laban Movement A ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Tue 19 Sep, 6:30-7:30 pm. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Explore your connection to the energies of the universe and awaken your chakras through ancient dance techniques.
In this class we will explore our connection to the energies of the universe through ancient dance techniques. We will focus our intention on channeling these energies through our movement, activating our chakras with isolations that awaken our Kundalini. Through this practice we will tap into our creative power and embody the divine within.
This class will benefit mind, body and spirit leaving you more grounded, centered, energized and in touch with the divine within, while gaining self esteem, confidence and empowerment.
Astarte expresses her creativity through her unique approach to dance. Her multi-cultural studies of art and spirituality has shaped her view of dance as a spiritual practice. She enjoys offering classes and workshops in Sacred Dance as a way to explore and honor the divine. Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [facebook][email][events]
Tue 19 Sep, 7-8 pm. 7 pm Swing
8 pm Argentine Tango
Learn how to dance with a partner. Emphasis on having fun in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No experience needed. Couples friendly, you do not have to rotate. Single friendly, no partner required.
$70 for the 4-week series for new dancers
$10 per night for those with experience. 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]
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Wed 20 Sep, 7-10 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainelville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [gifd][email][events]
Wed 20 Sep, 7:30-10:30 pm. Come join us this Wednesday for a beginner lesson and dance social. All students and community members are welcome.
No partner required. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gate 4, UF Campus, Gainesville. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Thursday 21 September 2023
Thu 21 Sep, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Link to sign up for Harley's class: [link="https://flow-space-gnv.as.me/?appointmentType=51779402"]
Link to our full schedule: [link="https://www.flowspacegnv.com/class-types"]
Wake up your body and feel energized for your day through dance-based facilitated improv.
This class starts gentle and takes you on an energetic arc similar to Ecstatic Dance, but with carefully placed prompts and cues to explore various mindful movement and dance techniques.
Come stretch out, roll around, and power pose until you are feeling inspired for your day ahead.
This offering is for all who are interested. No dance experience is necessary, only an open mind and a willingness to share respectful space with others.
And, this may be a great choice for ecstatic dancers curious about choreographical and dance/movement therapy terminologies.
When practiced regularly, somatic move ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Thu 21 Sep, 6-7 pm. This class is structured to get anyone started in line dancing. Join Lisa for classic line dances as well as new line dances. Meet new friends while having fun. Everyone 16 and up is welcome to attend, no experience needed. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $40. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Thu 21 Sep, 7 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm West Coast Swing Musicality
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. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Friday 22 September 2023
Fri 22 Sep, 6-9 pm. Swing dance to Crooked Counsel at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [crookedcounsel][events]
Saturday 23 September 2023
Sat 23 Sep, 10:15 am-1:15 pm. At each workshop we will explore a different theme, and will discuss, journal, and do simple art and movement exercises. All you need is an open heart and a curious mind. Beginners welcome.
Three different workshops:
Sept. 23: Finding Center
Nov. 4: What is Real?
Dec. 9: Exploring Emotions
For further details and to sign up, please contact Sarit (NiaGainesville on Facebook Messenger, or email. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Sat 23 Sep, 6-9:30 pm. Join us as we celebrate Latin culture in Ocala. We will have Dj Ocho mixing the best Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and Reggaeton.
We will have food and local vendors.
Open to everyone. Come out and enjoy a fun night of dancing. Bring the entire family. Downtown Historic Square, Ocala. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
Sat 23 Sep, 7:30-10 pm. Take this chance to dress up.
Doors open at 7:30, dance mixer at 7:50 with dancing until 10 pm. Light refreshments, great music, a beautiful venue, and the coldest AC for dancing.
$15 per person, $25 per couple, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Sunday 24 September 2023
Sun 24 Sep, 11 am-5 pm. Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Friends of Brandon Peters and City of Williston’s Williston Fiesta, presented by Lane's Yardware, on Saturday, September 24. It all takes happens at Heritage Park Williston, 11 am - 5 pm, and it is a FREE event.
Join us in celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America with live music, Latin food, craft vendors and more.
Williston Fiesta is sponsored in part by JJ Fields, Williston's Hairitage Salon, Capital City Bank, Country Boy Cutz, Harriett Downs Real Estate, Levy Insurance Agency, Inc., and Williston Well and Pump.
For more information message Premier Events NCF, or call 352-325-3766. Heritage Park, Williston. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [email][events]
Monday 25 September 2023
Mon 25 Sep, 6-7:15 pm. Drop In: $20
Are you craving more dance in your life?
Join us for a delicious movement class that combines modern dance technique exercises, improvisational explorations and short choreographed combinations to fully embody self expression through dance.
This weekly drop-in class is for ALL levels of movers, shakers, dancers and maker - whether you’re new to dance, returning to dance, or expanding your practice as a flow or circus artist, ecstatic dancer, or yogini. The only prerequisites are comfortability rolling on the floor, and willingness to try new things.
Ileigh creates a supportive environment, focused on the joy of movement and using dance as a tool to express our rich inner world. She weaves concepts of finding balance and strength through body connectivity, expanding on natural movement pathways, and riding momentum with a balance of specificity and surrender into her class.
We will do ground work, across the f ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Mon 25 Sep, 7-9 pm. No Dancing on September 25.
Normally on Monday nights
7:00 - 8:15 pm Beginning Israeli Circle Dancing
8:15 - 9:00 pm Beginning Israeli Partner Dancing
$10 per person, kids with adults are free.
Since some of our experienced dancers are away, we are doing beginner Israeli dancing for the summer. 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]
Mon 25 Sep, 7-7:50 pm. Learn fun patterns, lead/follow, and rhythm/timing for each dance in a stress-free environment. we will cover 2 classic dances, 2 weeks of Waltz, and 2 weeks of Fox Trot. Singles and couples are welcome, we start with the basics for each dance. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $47. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Tuesday 26 September 2023
Tue 26 Sep, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Have you ever felt a tingling, expansive energy in your body?
That is what I call a state of soulful embodiment, when the cells have activated into a fluid state, and the container of our skin is malleable. It is a feeling I describe as being connected to source energy, while being deeply rooted in my body.
This class is a journey crafted to reach that activated state. We will use visualization, improvisational movement, vocalization, imagination and play - to feel open, elevated, creative and hyper present.
And it is not about letting go of thoughts, rather, we create a connection between body and mind to engage the mind in an inner awareness, follow curiosity and act on creative impulses.
This work is from my personal practice, and it is an integration of things I have learned in the past 30 years: from Modern Dance and Contact Improvisation, to Laban Movement A ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Tue 26 Sep, 6:30-7:30 pm. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Explore your connection to the energies of the universe and awaken your chakras through ancient dance techniques.
In this class we will explore our connection to the energies of the universe through ancient dance techniques. We will focus our intention on channeling these energies through our movement, activating our chakras with isolations that awaken our Kundalini. Through this practice we will tap into our creative power and embody the divine within.
This class will benefit mind, body and spirit leaving you more grounded, centered, energized and in touch with the divine within, while gaining self esteem, confidence and empowerment.
Astarte expresses her creativity through her unique approach to dance. Her multi-cultural studies of art and spirituality has shaped her view of dance as a spiritual practice. She enjoys offering classes and workshops in Sacred Dance as a way to explore and honor the divine. Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [facebook][email][events]
Tue 26 Sep, 7-8 pm. 7 pm Swing
8 pm Argentine Tango
Learn how to dance with a partner. Emphasis on having fun in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No experience needed. Couples friendly, you do not have to rotate. Single friendly, no partner required.
$70 for the 4-week series for new dancers
$10 per night for those with experience. 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]
Wednesday 27 September 2023
Wed 27 Sep, 7-10 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainelville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428. $6. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [gifd][email][events]
Wed 27 Sep, 7:30-10:30 pm. Come join us this Wednesday for a beginner lesson and dance social. All students and community members are welcome.
No partner required. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gate 4, UF Campus, Gainesville. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Thursday 28 September 2023
Thu 28 Sep, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Link to sign up for Harley's class: [link="https://flow-space-gnv.as.me/?appointmentType=51779402"]
Link to our full schedule: [link="https://www.flowspacegnv.com/class-types"]
Wake up your body and feel energized for your day through dance-based facilitated improv.
This class starts gentle and takes you on an energetic arc similar to Ecstatic Dance, but with carefully placed prompts and cues to explore various mindful movement and dance techniques.
Come stretch out, roll around, and power pose until you are feeling inspired for your day ahead.
This offering is for all who are interested. No dance experience is necessary, only an open mind and a willingness to share respectful space with others.
And, this may be a great choice for ecstatic dancers curious about choreographical and dance/movement therapy terminologies.
When practiced regularly, somatic move ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Thu 28 Sep, 6-7 pm. This class is structured to get anyone started in line dancing. Join Lisa for classic line dances as well as new line dances. Meet new friends while having fun. Everyone 16 and up is welcome to attend, no experience needed. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $40. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Thu 28 Sep, 7 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm West Coast Swing Musicality
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. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Friday 29 September 2023
Fri 29 Sep, 8:15 pm-12 am. 8:15 Bachata workshop
9:00 Social
$10
Please join our monthly Bachata social. 100% Bachata all night. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [facebook][salsamundial][email][events]
Fri 29 Sep, 8:30 pm-1:30 am. 8:30 Workshop with Bob and Anette
9:30 Social dancing
The music will play nonstop for the rest of the evening.
Cost:
$15 for both workshop and social, $10 with student id
$10 for workshop only
$10 for social only
Come to dance the best in Salsa and Bachata in a smoke-free environment. AC units will keep you cool while dancing all night long.
Dust off those bachata boots and let us party it up.
Have a song you would like to hear? Please feel free to send your musical request to the event page. Yoga Studio, 923 N Magnolia Avenue, Suite 1300, Ocala, 34475. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
Saturday 30 September 2023
Sat 30 Sep, 2-9 pm. Join us for 4th Saturday monthly Dances of Universal Peace with DiAnahita & Friends. Dancing Peacock Paradise is in the country southeast of Gainesville, Florida, by a heart-shaped lake.
Address and directions will be sent when you RSVP with your email.
Open for Event from 2 to 9 pm.
Dancing begins at 3. Please arrive by 2:30 to check in and begin together. Vegetarian Potluck Dinner at 6. Zikr at 7.
Donation $15 – $35 sliding scale, plus potluck dish or $10.
$35 to spend the night.
Please Reserve in Advance. Peacock Paradise, Gainesville. Diana Kanoy. Dances of Universal Peace - Gainesville - [peacockparadise][email][events]
Sat 30 Sep, 7:30-11 pm. Swing dance to Crooked Counsel. Snacks are provided and a donation beer and wine bar is available. Cold drinks will be sold. Water will be free. Come on out for a fun time. Keystone Heights Woman's Club, 6747 Woman's Club Drive, Keystone Heights, 32656. $20. Swing Dance Gainesville - [crookedcounsel][events]
Sat 30 Sep, 8 pm-12 am. A milonga with Italian hospitality. You are cordially invited to spend the evening together to enjoy Tango music, Italian food, and friendship. Please invite your friends whether they are dancers or not. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Andrea Pham. $20. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [email][events]
Sat 30 Sep, 9 pm-12 am. Want to have a great time helping to save the lives of children in Latin America? The Keira Grace Foundation has been working for almost 20 years saving children with cancer in Latin America. You can help them with this wonderful cause and have a great time by joining them at the first Salsa Fiesta to Share the Cure.
The event will be on Saturday September 30 at 9 PM at Salsa Mundial in Gainesville. Tickets are $25 per person and are available here [link="https://www.keiragracefoundation.org/get-involved/dance-for-the-cure-2023"]
Sponsorship opportunities for local businesses are available as well. Looking forward to you joining us. Please share with your friends and families and help make this event a success so the Keira Grace Foundation can continue to provide life-saving care to children with cancer.
To learn more, please visit our website at [link="https://www.keiragracefoundation.org"]. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][facebook][email][events]