Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dance Newsletter 2020-1-12

How Long Does It Take To Learn To Dance, Line, Belly Dance, Contra Saturday, Waltz

Hello and Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dancers,

See below for the short article How Long Does It Take To Learn To Dance.

Most groups are back in session. Still, as always, confirm programs on the calendar before going.

We are Israeli Dancing with Andy tomorrow Monday January 13 and for the rest of the month.

We are Line Dancing with Andy Week 3 of 4 this Thursday January 16 at noon. If you have not registered for this series, just come out to the Senior Center.

This Saturday January 18 there is a Belly Dance Competition at the Hoggetown Medieval Faire and a Belly Dance Workshop with Oriana at Hip Moves.

Saturday night is the monthly evening Contra Dance at the Boltin Center from 7 to 10 pm, preceded by Waltzing. $10

Next Sunday January 19 is the monthly Waltzing with Richard with a lesson at 1:30 and dancing from 2 to 4:30 pm, at Rena's Ballroom. $10

Register now for Line Dancing with Andy starting Thursday January 30 at the Senior Center and Friday January 31 at the Village via Santa Fe College Community Education, 352-395-5193, www.sfcollege.edu/cied/communityed

Happy Dancing,
Andy

publish@gainesvilledance.com
352-327-3672

Dancing with Andy

Monday January 13, 20, 27
5:30 pm Hustle
6:10 pm Waltz
6:50 pm Salsa
7:30 pm Israeli Dancing
At B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, around the left side
$10 per person experienced dancers, or
$5 students, or
$5 per family for Israeli dancing only, free students

Thursday January 16, 23, 30
7:00 pm Foxtrot, Texas Two Step
8:00 pm West Coast Swing, Lindy
9:00 pm Argentine Tango
At B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, around the left side
$10 per person experienced dancers, or
$5 students, or
$5 per family for Israeli dancing only, free students

Thursday January 16, 23
Noon to 1:00+ pm Line Dancing

Thursday January 30 - Register via SFC CE
Noon to 1:00+ pm Line Dancing
Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education, 352-395-5193
www.sfcollege.edu/cied/communityed

Dance Calendar for Gainesville and Ocala

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

Dance Quotes

If a man empties his purse into his head no one can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. ~ Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790

How Long Does It Take To Learn To Dance?

The question this article addresses is how much time do you need to put in to acquire enough skill to be comfortable dancing. By comfortable I mean comfortable dancing socially, outside your group class, with people you do not know well.

Of course, this is subjective. People are different. What I am giving you is my impression of what I have seen from the last decade or two of assisting beginners to learn to dance.

The important point is dancing is a skill, not knowledge. Acquiring a skill takes repetition, lots of repetition. Think of acquiring the skill of playing the piano, speaking another language or playing a sport, like tennis. How much do you have to practice before you can consistently hit a tennis ball into the court?

The amount of time depends mainly on the type of dance.

In pretty much all dancing, you dance to a rhythm. While you should dance to the rhythm, some dances you can still dance without keeping the rhythm. These are the easiest dances. As long as the leader keeps the patterns of the dance simple enough, you can do these types of dances on your first day, with minimal training. These dances include Contra Dancing, English Country Dancing, Square Dancing and Universal Peace Dances.

Much dancing does require that you keep the rhythm. Some rhythms are simpler than others. The simplest rhythm is to step on every beat or every other beat of the music. That is, you walk in time to music. As long as you keep the patterns of these dances simple, you can start to do these dances your first day. If you go dancing once a week, say for an hour, you will likely start to feel comfortable doing these dances within a few weeks or months. These dances include Hustle 4 Count, Merengue, Society Tempo and Waltz Country Style.

Other rhythms take more time to train your body. If you are a beginner, to get comfortable doing these types of dances, you probably need to go twice a week, for an hour or more each time, for a couple of years. These dances include most of the social partner dances, folk dances and line dances, such as Argentine Tango, Ballroom Dances, International Folk, Israeli, Line, Salsa and Swing.

In some partner dances, you have the option of dancing in body contact. Dancing in body contact requires a lot of training. When you want to train to dance in body contact, find a willing partner and just do it.

Acquiring the skill of dancing is a lifetime pursuit. The process of acquiring a new skill, makes people uncomfortable. Enjoy the uncomfortableness.

Summary of How Long to Start Feeling Comfortable

Dance Schedule

Confirm all programs before going

1. Sunday 1/12 - Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit
2. Monday 1/13 - Cross Creek Cloggers
3. Monday 1/13 - Hustle, Foxtrot, Waltz, Salsa and Israeli Dancing with Andy
4. Monday 1/13 - English Country Dancing
5. Monday 1/13 - Clogging at IndepenDance Studio
6. Monday 1/13 - Modern Dannce and Adut Ballet with Shay and Gabby
7. Monday 1/13 - Ballet, Stretch and Tone at IndepenDance Studio
8. Tuesday 1/14 - Square Dancing with Grand Squares
9. Tuesday 1/14 - Hip Hop
10. Tuesday 1/14 - Scottish Country with Norma
11. Tuesday 1/14 - International Folk Dancing with Margaret
12. Wednesday 1/15 - Clover Squares in Williston
13. Wednesday 1/15 - Waltz with Patrick
14. Wednesday 1/15 - Irish Dance with Piper
15. Wednesday 1/15 - West African with Barakissa
16. Thursday 1/16 - Line Dancing at the Senior Center with Andy 3 of 4
17. Thursday 1/16 - Israeli Dancing with Tony
18. Thursday 1/16 - Celebrity Squares in Anthory with Rod
19. Thursday 1/16 - Foxtrot, Swing, Tango with Andy
20. Thursday 1/16 - International Folk Dancing with Julieta
21. Saturday 1/18 - Belly Dance Competition at Medieval Faire
22. Saturday 1/18 - Belly Dance Workshop with Oriana
23. Saturday 1/18 - Contra Dance
24. Sunday 1/19 - Vintage Waltz with Richard
25. Sunday 1/19 - Ecstatic Dance
26. Sunday 2/02 - Contra Dance
27. Friday 2/14 - Contra Dance in Melrose

Videos of Israeli Dances We Have Been Doing

Aba Shimon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQtExyddGgg
Adama Veshamayim - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWRHePuRCd0
Al Teshate Beahav - www.youtube.com/watch?v=74fGeoaXkqk
Ana Bekoach - www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iGOlKa3gTQ
Betzeit Yisrael - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSBsjGlUQ7Q - see about half way through
Liya - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgfzpVvwQAI
Meohav - www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXgmpAjgQ8w
Ode Ode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEiK6LglV8g
Shir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDkDl_DBCx0
Shikor Velo Miyayin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC0R47GCm_Q
Veafilu Behastara - www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFpQ6pFCaIo

Line Dances

See www.LineDancing.info for links to videos.

You can find the dances on www.LineDancing.info. Here are the dances in the order we do them:
- Fuego (Linde Eh)
- Cupid Shuffle
- Electric Slide
- Levantando Los Manos (Hands Up, Ah Si)
- Watermelon Crawl
- Yolanda
- Boot Scootin Boogie
- Tennesse Waltz
- Mojo Mambo
- Sloopy
- Cabellero
- Carioca
- Pata Pata
- Hinei Ma Tov
- Quiero
- Git Up
- Queiro, teach

Classes with Andy

To sign up for classes offered via Santa Fe College Community Education (SFC) call 352-395-5193 or visit www.sfcollege.edu/cied/communityed

1. Israeli Dancing at 7:30 pm on Mondays at B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, only $5, drop in, no sign up required, ongoing.
2. Line Dancing on Thursdays at noon at the Senior Center, sign up via SFC, ongoing.
3. Social Dancing on Mondays and Thursdays at B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, $10 per person, $5 students, ongoing
4. Private Lessons, Dance Practice, Novice Dancers, Social Dancing, Wedding Dances, Argentine Tango, Contra, Hustle, Lindy, Line, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Vintage Waltz, other, contact me if interested

Israeli Dance Playlist

Let me know if you are interested in Israeli Partner dancing.

Let me know your requests.

Following are our playlists. We do the dances we are learning each week until we know them well. The other dances, we do in rotation.

Israeli Partner Dances 2018
Kan Badarom
Stav Lavan
Beit Halomotai
El Haderech
Ahuvi Chazor
Shecharchoret
Elu Tzipporim
Leor Chiyuchech
Besheket Kimat Besod
Ohevet Samba
Asal
Hatzrif Harauah
Besof Maagal
Laner Velabesamim
Dodi Li

Israeli 2017
Katonti_S_short intro
Debka Shachar
Naale
Shema Yisrael
Hora Chatuna
Hamalach Hagoel Oti
Chalomot
Darkenu
Ahuv Sheli
Hine Ma Tov
Adama Veshamayim
Al Teshate Baahava
Sapari
Ode Ode
Aba Shimon
Shikor Velo Miyayin

Israeli 2018
Dmaot Shel Ahava
Anshei Hageshem
Veafilu Behastara
Erev Shabbat
Meohav
Liya
Betzeit Israel
Israel Sheli
Ana Bekoach

Israeli 2019
Sonata
Tzel Umei Beer
Salamati
Chelek Mimeni
Libi
Hora Chatuna
Im Tachzor
Chatunat Hashana
Venisgav
Salamati
Sonata
Asher Bara
Eshet Chail
Matanot Ktanot
Chelek Mehazman
Hatishma Koli
Israel Hayafa
Al Kapav Yadi
Yasso Hachayim
Balaila
Debka Oud
Ilan
Bein Ko Vacho
Bevo Yomi
Karavan Bamidbar
Lo Gava Libi
Shmuot
Maagalim
Sipur Hayay
Avre Tu

Israeli 110 Nigun Atik
Nigun Atik - Ancient Melody -2x
Yevarechecha -2x
Aveinu Shalom Aleichem (instr) -2x
Al Kanfei Hakesef -2.5x
Eretz Eretz -2x
Tzadik Katamar -2x
Lo Ahavti Dai -2x
Lech Lamidbar - 2x
Ma Navu -2x
Hora Habikah, Nahal Naaran -2x
Haroah Haktana -2x
Hora Agadati -2x
Hine Ma Tov -1x
Tsur Chasidi -2x
Hora Chadera -2x
Hora Or -2x
Yedid Nefesh -2x +5
Mayim Mayim -2x
Harmonica -2x
Hora Medura - Bonfire -2x
Sulam Yaakov -2x
Od Yishamah -2x
Kuma Echa - Come Brothers -2x
Korim Lanu Lalechet -2x
Kvar Acharey Chatzot

Israeli 112 Erev Ba
At Vaani -2x
Erev Ba - 3x
Boi Malkah
Mocher Prachim -2x
Ya Ribon Olam
Ashrei Haish -2x
Keshenavo
Sovevuni
Sheleg Al Eiri
Shabbat Menucha
Yaabud -1x
Mi Kamocha Baelim
Amalel Shir -3x
Shir Al Etz
Eich Af Hazman
Veshuv Itchem
David Melech Yisrael
Shir Lechol Et
Ahavat Raaya
Taba
Kismei Shaul
Bepundak Katan
Shir Hashirim
Or

Israeli 120 Rona
Balada Lamaayan
Eretz Yisrael Yafa
Bou Nashir Leretz Yaffa
Rona
Gvanim
Zemer Nugeh
Lechu Neranena
Leorech Hatayelet
Shiri Li Kineret
Lakum Velaamod
Shir
Behar Hagilboa
Sham Harey Golan
Kol Nedarai
Zohi Artzi
Hora Mamtera
Al Sadeinu
Machol Lashalom
Shir Al Rei
Kulanu Bamitzad
Ichulim
Anshei Hageshem
Debka Dror
Shuvi Harmonika

Israeli 121 Sapari
Sapari
Tzana
Simchat Neurim
Hahar Hayarok
Dror Yikra
Hanigun
Oneg Shabbat
Debka Shachar
Machol Midbari
Bo Beshalom
Ahavat Hahayalim
Bakramim
Al Gemali
Debka Laadama
Bou Venashir
Miserlou
Pnei Malach
Shirat Hayam

Israeli 130 Tzel Etz Tamar
Al Teshate Baahava
Tzel Etz Tamar
Shoofni
Eshebo
Irisim
Hamingina Hayeshana
Bachalom
Ze Hazemer
Hakolot Shel Pireus
Tfilati
Shkia Vruda
Adama Veshamayim
Toda Lael
Ata Belibi
Avraham Aveinu
Hora
Eilat
Aba Shimon
Achai Bnei Teiman
Shikor Velo Miyayin

Israeli 131 Darkenu
Eretz Nehederet
Darkenu
Chalomot
Naale
Beche Kinor
Erev Shabbat
Ode Ode
Bachom Shel Tel Aviv
Isha Al Hachof
Etz Hamishalot
Accordion Yashan
Kol Ma Shekadam
Artzi - Artzeinu Haktantonet
Ahuv Sheli
Ahava Acheret
Eich Hu Shar
Rak Beyachad Nenatzeach
Lecha Karati
Eretz Achat
At Oti Shofetet
Lifnei Shenifradim
Debka Turkit
Shanti
Amarin

Israeli Dances

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

Line Dances

See www.LineDancing.info for videos to the line dances we have been doing.

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