Register Now for Beginning Tango and Swing, Lots of Dancing, Helping Others

Published: Thu, 08/20/15

Gainesville Ocala Swing and Social Dance Newsletter 2015-08-21

Registration Now for Beginning Tango and Swing, Lots of Dancing, Helping Others

Hello and Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,

Register now for beginning dance classes via Santa Fe College Community Education www.sfcollege.edu/cied/communityed. Beginning Argentine Tango at 6 pm and Beginning Swing at 7 pm at Gainesville High School on Thursday nights starting September 3. These are suitable for people who have never danced before. The emphasis is on having fun and introducing people to these dances and social dancing in general. Other dance classes are: Ballroom Dancing for Couples with Ray and Eileen, Tap Dancing with Chaya Heller, Belly Dancing with Marjorie Malerk, Acro Balance and Brazilian Samba and Forro with Corey Souza.

Let me know if you are interested in a Monday night dance session at 8:45 pm in either Hustle, Salsa, Lindy Swing or Tango. In our West Coast Swing session at 6 pm we continue for the next two weeks with tuck turns, focusing on closed position one-handed, which is both one of the most useful and most connected movements you do in swing dancing, my favorite. We start a new series for September and October, which will meet 5 times, missing a few Mondays due to the Jewish holidays. We will revisit whip turns, with themes focusing on musicality and smoothness of movement.

The North Florida Tango Festival in Gainesville is Labor Day weekend with professional dancers Daniela Pucci and Luis Bianchi. Take this rare opportunity to attend some workshops, enjoy the milongas and see professionals perform. www.andreahoapham.com/mini-tango-festival-with-daniela-pucci-and-luis-bianchi

You can still sign up for River City Swing, www.rivercityswing.com, and join the Gainesville table, www.facebook.com/events/1436312393339868, with Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com.

Tonight, Friday, come out for Josh's 3rd Friday West Coast Swing Dance at the Movement at 7:30. Or dance swing to 50s and 60s music with Hot Rod Lincoln at Gator Tales from 8 to midnight.

Saturday night Argentine Tango Papirusa meets at the Unified Training Center at 8 pm. Ballroom Dancers meet at By Ear Musician with Ray and Eileen.

If you have been to any of my classes, you know I preach the best way to help someone else is to do just do what you are supposed to do, accept others for where they are at and let them take care of themselves. Randy and Annette came to my swing and hustle classes for years before starting their dance group and they apply the same principles. You can join the English Country Dance group here. www.facebook.com/groups/133320053438693. See what Annette says about dancing with others, from her newsletter.

Dear Dancers,

Just a reminder. Please only guide new dancers with eyes and gestures. There are so many reasons: it's disorienting to have someone move you around; it's demeaning; in the next round they still don't have their own sense of movement; it might even hurt someone. The best way is without words, or if it is necessary, only one or two words. Remember the caller is really doing the explaining and it's not helpful for someone who is new to have two people explaining the same thing at the same time.

Most people do such a great job at this. And thank you all for being so welcoming and encouraging new dancers! ...

Randy and Annette

Some fun dancing to watch West Coast Swing Jack n Jill. At 7:50 is Benji Schwimmer, winner of Think You Can Dance with Jennifer Deluca from Orlando. At 16:10 is a variant of a closed position tuck turn, which is our theme this month on Monday night. At 27:50 is the group dance, the best part, funny. Watch to the end and see the master make all the other professionals take a seat. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iYHgNppSw4

Happy Dancing,
Andy

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The most essential factor is persistence, the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come. ~ James Whitcomb Riley, 1849-1916, American Poet

Dance Schedule

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  1. Friday 8/21 - 3rd Friday West Coast Swing Dance Social with Josh
  2. Friday 8/21 - Hot Rob Lincoln at Gator Tales - Swing
  3. Saturday 8/22 - Ballroom Dance with Ray and Eileen
  4. Saturday 8/22 - Argentine Tango Milonga Papirusa
  5. Monday 8/24 - Semi-Private Swing Dancing with Andy
  6. Monday 8/24 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
  7. Tuesday 8/25 - Ballroom with Ray and Eileen
  8. Tuesday 8/25 - Salsa LA Style with Ritmo Y Sabor
  9. Tuesday 8/25 - Swing N Motion with Robert
  10. Wednesday 8/26 - West Coast Swing Dance Social with Josh
  11. Thursday 8/27 - Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen
  12. Thursday 8/27 - Salsa LA Style
  13. Thursday 8/27 - Swing N Motion with Robert
  14. Friday 8/28 - Nick and the Swintastics at the Thomas Center
  15. Saturday 8/29 - Blue Moon Argentine Tango Milonga Papirusa
  16. Saturday 8/29 - Contra Dance in Melrose
  17. Saturday 8/29 - Hot Rob Lincoln at American Legion - Swing
  18. Sunday 8/30 - Advanced Contra Dance
  19. Friday to Sunday 9/04-06 - Papirusa Argentine Tango Festival with Daniela and Luis
  20. Wednesday 9/02 - West Coast Swing Dance with Judi
  21. Thursday 9/03 - Senior Line Dancing 1 of 4 with Andy
  22. Thursday 9/03 - Beginning Argentine Tango 1 of 6 with Andy
  23. Thursday 9/03 - Beginning Swing 1 of 6 with Andy
  24. Sunday 9/06 - Contra Dance
  25. Friday 9/11 - Contra Dance in Melrose
  26. Saturday 9/12 - Argentine Tango Milonga El Abrazo with Live Music
  27. Saturday 9/19 - Contra Dance
  28. Saturday 9/19 - Tango Y Te with David and Thuy
  29. Saturday 9/19 - Back to School Blues Dance
  30. Sunday 9/20 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
  31. Sunday 9/20 - Swing and Sway Afternoon Dance
  32. Saturday 10/03 - West Coast Swing Dance Party

Ongoing Dancing

Classes with Andy

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

  1. Israeli Dancing at 7:15 pm, Israeli Partner Dancing at 8:15 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. Next series starts September 3, 2015
  3. Beginning Argentine Tango Dancing on Thursdays at 6 pm at Gainesville High School, sign up via SFC, ongoing. Next series starts September 3, 2015
  4. Beginning Swing Dancing on Thursdays at 7:05 pm at Gainesville High School, sign up via SFC, ongoing. Next series starts September 3, 2015
  5. Semi-private Swing on Mondays at 6 pm, at B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, $15 per person, includes Israeli Dancing and 8:30 pm session if there is one, let me know you are coming
  6. Semi-private Argentine Tango or Salsa on Mondays at 8:30 pm, at B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, $10 per person, includes Israeli Dancing, let me know you are coming
  7. Private Lessons, classes for Novice Dancers, Wedding Dances, also for Argentine Tango, Contra, Hustle, Lindy, Line, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Vintage Waltz contact Andy

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