West Coast Swing Holiday Dance, Contra Dances, Swing Theory at One Love, Ballroom Dance Holiday Party, Black Tie Ball

Published: Fri, 12/15/23

Gainesville Ocala Swing and Social Dance Newsletter 2023-12-15

West Coast Swing Holiday Dance, Contra Dances, Swing Theory at One Love, Ballroom Dance Holiday Party, Black Tie Ball

Hello and Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,

Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, and Dance Mix on Tuesdays at 7 pm and Thursdays at 6 pm. This Thursday, December 21, we will have a Darkest Day of the Year Party. $10 per night

Mondays Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy at 7 pm. Partner dancing starts at 8 pm. $10

Community Coming Up

Friday December 15 Contra Dance with the GODS at GHFC with Vicki Morrison and Katie's Contradictions from 7 to 9:30 pm at Gainesville Health and Fitness Center, Echo Pavilion, 4820 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, 32607.

Friday December 15 West Coast Swing Holiday 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.

Saturday December 16 Contra Dance with Joey Norton & The Kumquats from 6 to 9 pm at Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. 904-403-9523 text only.

Saturday December 16 Swing Theory at One Love Cafe from 6 to 9 pm at One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606.

Saturday December 16 Ballroom Dance Holiday 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.

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.

Sunday December 17 Holiday Black Tie Ball Ballroom Dance in Ocala from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at Oak Run Palm Grove Ballroom, 11220 SW 29 Circle, Ocala, 34476. Pat Griffin, 352-307-8486, $39.

Saturday December 30 Swing Dance With Swing Theory at Reilly Arts Center in Ocala from 7 to 10 pm at Reilly Arts Center, Ocala.

Saturday December 30 Argentine Tango Milonga dell Amicizia with Rosanna from 8 pm to 12 am at Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601, $20.

Ongoing

Confirm these sessions each week.

You can dance to live music at One Love Cafe and Celebration Pointe. See the calendar for who is playing when.

Sundays join Smooth Flava with Wanda Lloyd at 4 pm at Rosa B Williams.

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 Tuesdays.

Mondays thru Fridays go Ballroom Dancing at Arthur Murray in Ocala at 304 SW Broadway St, Ocala, FL 34471, 352-231-8485.

Tuesdays take Sip N Swing Balboa and Lindy Hop Swing Dancing Lessons at The Bull downtown at 6 pm.

Sundays join Smooth Flava with Wanda Lloyd at Rosa B Williams Center at 4 pm.

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

Wednesdays take Lindy Hop Swing Dancing Lessons at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gate 4 at 7:30 pm.

Wednesdays take West Coast Swing Beginner Class in Ocala at PM Respiratory at 7:30 pm

Thursdays Swing Dance at Rosa B Williams at 7:30 pm.

Confirm all dance sessions before attending, especialy when students are on break and regular classes are on hiatus. See the calendar for details for each session and for more dancing. Our information may be inaccurate.

Dancing with Andy

For our beginners, here are our video playlists of what we learn in class. At the bottom are songs to which you can practice.
Beginning Argentine Tango
Beginning Hustle Dancing
Beginning Salsa Dancing
Beginning Swing Dancing
Beginning West Coast Swing
www.youtube.com/@PartnershipDancing/playlists

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

Tuesdays
7:00 pm Argentine Tango
8:00 pm West Coast Swing
9:00 pm Dance Practice Mix
$10 per night for those with experience

Thursdays - December 21 Darkest Day of the Year Party
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Dance Practice Mix
$10

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


Gainesville and Ocala Dance Calendar

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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. Our information may be inaccurate. Confirm with group leaders before attending any sessions. Confirm dates, times, policies, contact information, location, cost, etc.


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