Al Rogers, Argentine Tango Weekend, Contra Weekend, West Coast Swing, Salsa Downtown Ocala, Bachata Nights, Nia Flow
Published: Fri, 05/05/23
Gainesville Ocala Swing and Social Dance Newsletter 2023-05-05
Al Rogers, Argentine Tango Weekend, Contra Weekend, West Coast Swing, Salsa Downtown Ocala, Bachata Nights, Nia Flow and Sound Healing
Hello and Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,
See below for Al Rogers Celebration of Life event this Sunday. See below for an article on Try To Be a Little Charming something Al could have given a master class on.
Join us for Social Dancing with Andy on Tuesdays and Thursdays. On Tuesday May 9 come out for Swing and Argentine Tango with Andy and On Thursday May 11 come out for Hustle and Argentine Tango with Andy. Argentine Tango by request at 6 or 9 pm. Social dancing starts at 7 pm. For those that want, we will do some other dance or dances at 8 pm. Let me know what you want to do at 8 pm. Brand new dancers contact me.
Community this Week
On Friday May 5 to Sunday May 7 come out for Argentine Tango Thuy's Milonga Weekend With Maja and Marko at Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Avenue, Gainesville. David Chayes, 786-524-8259.
On Friday May 5 come out for Bachata Dance Nights Lessons at GHFC from 6 to 7:45 pm at Gainesville Health and Fitness Center, Gainesville, $60.
On Friday May 5 come out for West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala from 7:30 to 10:30 pm at PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202, $10.
On Friday May 5 and Saturday May 6 come out for Contra Dance Weekend with Janine Smith and Stomp Rocket in Melrose, Friday 7 to 10 pm, Saturday 12 to 3, and Saturday 6 to 9 pm at Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Vaccination required.
On Saturday May 6 come out for Nia Flow and Sound Healing with Sarit from 4 to 6 pm at Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956.
On Saturday May 6 come out for Baila Caliente Dancing at the Historic Downtown Square in Ocala from 6 to 9:30 pm at Downtown Historic Square, Ocala. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244.
On Sunday May 7 come out for Celebration of Life in Loving Memory of Al Rogers from 2 to 5 pm at Gainesville Women’s Club, 2809 West University Avenue, Gainesville, 32607.
On Thursday May 11 come out for Little Mike and the Tornadoes at One Love Cafe from 6 to 9 pm at One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606.
On Saturday May 13 come out for Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe with Decyo McDuffie and the Newcombs from 7 to 9 pm at Celebration Pointe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606.
On Saturday May 13 come out for Ballroom Dance Fiesta 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.
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
Let me know if you are coming. Not required. You can drop in. Invite others.
The sessions format is some instruction with mostly dancing.
All dancing for both Beginners and Experienced at Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 23 Blvd, around the left side, 1/2 mile east of Fresh Market.
Tuesdays
6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm Swing
8:00 pm Let me know what you want to do
9:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
$10 per night
Thursdays
6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm Hustle!
8:00 pm Let me know what you want to do
9:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
$10 per night
Israeli Dancing with Andy on Mondays
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
publish@gainesvilledance.com
352-327-3672
Gainesville and Ocala Dance Calendar
For details for events see the
Gainesville and Ocala Dance 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
Try to be a little charming ~ Edith Weitzen, my mom, from my book How To Dance With a Partner
Try To Be a Little Charming
When we socialize, we need to be a little ingratiating. There may be no activity more social than partner dancing. Social time is not the time to take out your vengeance on your past demons with those around you. We should let apparent slights pass by without concern. We should be appreciative that others are spending time with us. We should try to make others feel good.
On Sunday, I led 5 minutes of dancing, well shuffling, at the Shabbatones Israel 75 Anniversary Concert. The audience was filled with my friends. I must have known at least fifty people by name. Some of them were dancers.
At a program some years ago at the Unitarian Fellowship Church, 300 people got up to dance with me without any coaxing.
This day, about 15 or so danced, which is not bad. None of the dancers got up. So many others could have but did not join in. Well, they did not have my dad.
Fortunately Norm and Ros Levy and Ilene Silverman were there. They can always be counted on. I would rather go through life being like Ros, Norm, and Ilene.
The Buddha taught the secret to happiness is low expectations. Hillel says, "Do not do to anyone else what you would not want done to you." Last week, Leviticus taught you are to love your neighbor as yourself.
Two parts from my book How To Dance With a Partner.
Tell Your Organizers What You Need
"That song was terrible. It had no beat," said Richard.
"What are you telling me now for?” I answered. “Tell me at the beginning so I can put on another song,"
Tell your group organizers what you need to feel comfortable. The music may not be loud enough or may be too loud. Sometimes live bands play too fast or too slow if they are not used to playing for dancers. The floor may be too slippery. The room may be too hot or too cold. You might not be getting an opportunity to dance. If you are uncomfortable, do not feel bad because the solution is beyond your control. Tell your group organizers. Do not wait until the end of the evening to complain. Tell them early enough so they can address the issue. They want to know how they can help you. Others may have the same issue.
and
Support Your Organizers
At social functions, my Dad used to make me participate. I would try to hide because I was embarrassed. I would want to wait until I saw a lot of other people doing the thing, but my Dad would make me be the first one out there. He would say to me, "You have to help out the people who are organizing this. You are young, tall, and good-looking. When other people see you up there, they will join in."
Other people put a lot of their heart into organizing activities for you to enjoy. Do what you can to help make the programs a success.
I keep mentioning my book and for the last dozen years. Actually I have two books. They will be available in wide release this month. Will let you know.
Happy dancing, Andy
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