Hustle!, Argentine Tango, Two Contra, Swing Theory, Ballroom in Ocala, Swingin Streets

Hustle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baFHU--Xh24

I will be going out of town most of March. We will start back up the last week in March. Newcomers should plan to join our new 4-week Beginner Series On Tuesdays in April. Until then, dance as much as you can. Come out tonight and other Thursdays from now through March 2 for Hustle!, West Coast Swing, and Argentine Tango with Andy at 7 pm. Come out on Tuesdays at 7 pm for Beginning Swing. Dance as light as a feather, gently, without the use of force, without pushing and pulling.

Community this Week

Lots of dance opportunities this weekend.

On Friday February 17 come out for Argentine Tango With Thuy and Maestro Jorge Mendoza from 7 pm to 12 am at Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville. David Chayes, 786-524-8259, $20, $10 students.

On Friday February 17 come out for Contra Dance with the GODS JoLaine and Big Taters in the Sandy Land from 7 to 9:30 pm at Gainesville Health and Fitness Center, Main Center, Echo Pavilion, 4820 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville. Susie, 352-466-9150.

On Saturday February 18 come out for Swingin in the Streets from 1 to 4 pm at The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville. Jennifer Fill.

On Saturday February 18 come out for Contra Dance with Katie Zanders & Taters in the Sandy Land at the Dancing Fish in Melrose from 6 to 9 pm at Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Susie, 352-466-9150, $10.

On Saturday February 18 come out for Swing Theory at One Love Cafe from 6 to 9 pm at One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606.

On Saturday February 18 come out for Ballroom Dance Lady in Red Valentine Party in Ocala from 7 to 10 pm at Oak Run Palm Grove Ballroom, 11220 SW 69 Circle, Ocala, 34491. Pat Graffin, 352-307-8486, $30.

On Thursday February 23 come out for Art After Dark Nick DeCarlis Jazz Trio at the Harn from 5 to 9 pm at Harn Muserm, UF Campus, Gainesville.

On Friday February 24 come out for Urban Dance Expo celebrates Black History Month with Wanda Lloyd from 6 to 9 pm at Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763.

On Saturday February 25 come out for Ballroom Dance Mardi Gras Party with Ray and Eileen from 7:30 to 10 pm at Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742.

On Saturday February 25 come out for KiZouk in the Ville from 9 pm to 1 am at Salsa Mundial, 3501 SW 2 Avenue, Suite G, Gainesville. 352 433-4334.

Ongoing

Mondays and Tuesdays take Bachata and Salsa with Salsa Mundial.

Mondays and Wednesdays take Baila Caliente Salsa Dance Lessons at Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street at 6 pm. Baila Caliente is in Ocala on Wednesdays.

Mondays and Wednesdays take Lindy Hop Swing Dancing Lessons at the Reitz Union at 7:30 pm.

Tuesdays and Thursdays join Club Ballroom with K Smooth at Rosa B Williams Center at 7 pm.

Wednesdays join the UF Argentine Tango Class with Trista and Alper at the Reitz Union at 5:15 pm.

Confirm all dance sessions and Covid policies before attending. See the calendar for details for each session and for more dancing. Our information may be inaccurate.

Dancing with Andy

You learn to dance as light as a feather. These are the gentlest and safest dance sessions. You learn to dance using your body to lead and follow. There is no use of force, meaning no pushing and pulling, no tension and pressure. You learn the language of dancing with a partner so you can communicate unambiguously. You learn the simple rules and signals to communicate every step in every dance in the same way with every person.

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

At the moment, these are small groups where you get personal attention. Take advantage of this time to get better. Group sizes vary.

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

Beginner Series Week 3 of 4 with Andy Tuesday, February 21
6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm Beginning Swing
8:00 pm Fast Swing
9:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
$60 per person for 4 weeks for new dancers
$10 per night for those with experience

Hustle! and Social Dancing with Andy on Thursdays in February
6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm Hustle!
8:00 pm West Coast Swing or other
9:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
$10 per night for those with experience

Beginner Series Week 1 of 4 with Andy Starts Tuesday, April 4
6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm Beginning Swing
8:00 pm Beginning Waltz
9:00 pm Beginning Argentine Tango by request
$60 per person for 4 weeks for new dancers
$10 per night for those with experience

Israeli Dancing with Andy on Mondays in February
7:00 pm Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing
$10 per person, kids free

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

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