Contra Dance Weekend, Mindful Art and Movement Workshop, Holiday Gift

Published: Sun, 11/26/23

Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dance Newsletter 2023-11-26

Contra Dance Weekend, Mindful Art and Movement Workshop, Holiday Gift

Hello and Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dancers,

A Great Holiday Gift for Dancers: First, a little shameless self-promotion. The solution to a 1,000 year-old-problem. Be the smartest dancer in your group. If you are looking for a gift for your dancing friends, or your friends or family are looking for a gift for you, see my book How To Dance With a Partner: The Gentle Method of Unambiguously Communicating Every Step in Every Social Dance at www.PartnerDancing.com

Beginning Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy on Monday nights at 7 pm at B'nai Israel. One hour of circle dances and one hour of partner dances. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10

Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, and Dance Mix on Tuesdays at 7 pm and Thursdays at 6 pm. $10 per night for those with experience.

You can Israeli Dance with Kathie on Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm at Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 2925 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville.

You can International Folk Dance in Gainesville on Wednesday nights at Rosa B Williams from 7 to 10 pm.

See videos of Israeli beginner dances below.

Other Community Dancing

Friday and Saturday December 1 and 2 Contra Dance Weekend with Seth Tepfer and Kalos at the Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose.

Saturday December 9 Mindful Art and Movement Workshop Exploring Emotions with Sarit from 10:15 am to 1:15 pm at Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956.

Saturday December 9 Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe with Gosia & Ali from 7 to 9 pm at Celebration Pointe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606.

Sunday December 10 Contact Improvisations Foundations Workshop with Ileigh Reynolds from 7 to 9 pm at Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville.

Sunday December 17 Family and Friends Outdoor Dance Party Downtown with Wanda Lloyd from 3 to 6 pm at Depot Park, 874 SE 4 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763, Free.

Ongoing

On Sundays come out for Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit from 10 to 11 am at Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956.

On Mondays come out for English Country Dancing from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659, $5, $3 Students.

On Wednesdays come out for Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit from 12 to 1 pm at Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956.

On Wednesdays come out for International Folk Dancing in Gainesville from 7 to 10 pm at Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainelville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428, $6.

On Thursdays come out for Israeli Dance Beginners with Kathie from 6 to 7 pm at Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 2925 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574, Free.

On Thursdays come out for Belly Dance Technique and Combinations with Karen Muratti from 7 to 8 pm at Gainesville Circus Center, 1925 NW 2 Street, Suite B, Gainesville. Karen Muratti.

Dancing with Andy

Let me know if you are coming. Not required. You can drop in. Invite others.

Dancing is for all levels. Novices contact me. The sessions format is some instruction with mostly dancing. You learn to dance without any pushing and pulling. You learn the safest, easiest, and most natural way to dance with a partner. See www.partnerdancing.com.

All dancing at Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 23 Blvd, around the left side, 1/2 mile east of Fresh Market.

Mondays
7:00 pm Beginning Israeli Circle Dancing
8:00 pm Beginning Israeli Partner Dancing
$10

Tuesday, November 28, Week 4 of 4
7:00 pm Beginning Argentine Tango
8:00 pm Beginning West Coast Swing
$10

Thursdays - Confirm
6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Dance Practice Mix requests
$10

If you are inclined to dance on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, pay for two nights and the third night the same week is free.

If financial considerations keep you from dancing, make arrangements with me to pay what you can afford.

Private lessons are available.

Happy Dancing,
Andy

publish@gainesvilledance.com
352-327-3672


Dance Calendar for Gainesville and Ocala

For details and more programs see the
Gainesville Ocala Dance Events Calendar

Confirm All Dance Sessions and Covid Policies Before Attending

See the calendar for details for each session. As you know, the situation can change at any time. However, our information may be inaccurate. Confirm with group leaders before attending any sessions. Confirm dates, times, vaccination and mask policies, contact information, location, cost, etc.


Dance Quotes

Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation. ~ Brian Tracy


Israeli Dances

See www.IsraeliDancing.info for videos to the Israeli dances we have been doing.

You can find the words to the songs on http://hebrewsongs.com.

Circle Dances Learned by Beginners
Nigun (Zemer) Atik
Tzadik Katamar
Lo Ahavti Dai
Ma Navu
Yedid Nefesh
Mayim Mayim
Hora Medura
Hinei Ma Tov
Sulam Yaacov
Sim Shalom
Tslil Zugim
Likrat Shabbat
Yaabud
Mi Kamocha Baelim
Ashrei Haish
At Vaani
Balada Lamaayan
Boi Malka
Eretz Eretz
Eretz Yisrael Yafa
Erev Ba
Sheleg Al Eri
Shir Al Etz

Partner Dances Learned by Beginners
Leor Chiyuchech
Kan Badarom
Ilu Tzipporim
Dodi Li
Einbalim
Shecharchoret


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Happy Dancing,
Andy

2815 NW 15 Place
Gainesville FL 32605
USA


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