Rena's Grand Opening, Whip Turns, Register Now, New Dancers, Beginning Salsa and Swing, Line Dancing

Published: Fri, 01/15/16

Gainesville Ocala Swing and Social Dance Newsletter 2016-01-16

Rena's Grand Opening, Whip Turns, Register Now, New Dancers, Beginning Salsa and Swing, Line Dancing

Hello and Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,

The Grand Opening of Rena's Ballroom is this Saturday night from 7 to 11 pm at 720 NW 23 Avenue, across the street and one block west of Ward's. Lots of goodies at this special event. Come on out, and years from now brag about being at the Grand Openinng.

Saturday night is the monthly evening Contra Dance at the Boltin Center. If you go, afterwards, stop by Rena's, not far away. Also Saturday night is Swing Theory at Market Street, for free, at 10 pm. If you go, stop by Rena's first. Sunday the Vintage Waltz Brunch is at Rena's Ballroom at 10:30.

From noon to 6 pm on Sunday is the Florida Fun Ballroom Dannce Mini Match in Ocala at the Circle Square Cultural Center, with a show and fun competitions. Also Bachata in Ocala from 3 to 5:30 pm at C4 Academy and West Coast Swing in Ocala at 5:30 pm at PM Respiratory.

Josh is not having his Friday West Coast Swing dance tonight, instead, Wayne is having a party at his house, call 352-281-6093 for details. Thuy and David are not having an Argentine Tango milonga this month, which normally would be this Saturday night, but will in February. Go to Rena's Ballroom instead. The Swing and Sway Afternoon Dance is next Sunday instead of this Sunday.

The UF Swing Club and UF Tango Club are back with their regular sessions.

Reminder Beginning Ballroom Dance classes on Tuesday with Ray and Eileen at 7 pm at Rena's Ballroom.

Dancing with Andy

If you are a Beginner for West Coast Swing and can meet early, around 5:30 on Mondays, contact me about joining our group.

Our regular group meets from 6:15 to 7:15 pm on Mondays, with practice time beforehand. This Monday we start a new 6-week series on West Coast Swing Whip Turns. You will learn how to lead and follow the difference between 6-count and 8-count movements. If you have danced any kind of swing before, you may have wondered how to communicate the difference between 6-count and 8-count figures, in other words, how to lead and follow walk-walk verses a triple-step. In this series, you will learn how to do that without any pushing and pulling.

Beginning Salsa and Beginning Swing start this Thursday at Gainesville High School. Register now via Santa Fe College Community Education at www.sfcollege.edu/cied/communityed.

Line Dancing at the Senior Center starts Thursday January 21. Register at the SFC website via the link above.

Happy Dancing and Happy New Year,
Andy

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352-327-3672

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Dance Schedule

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  1. Friday 1/15 - Argentine Tange in Ocala
  2. Friday 1/15 - UF Swing Club
  3. Saturday 1/16 - Contra Dance
  4. Saturday 1/16 - Rena's Grand Opening Ballroom Dance Party
  5. Saturday 1/16 - Swing Theory at Market Street
  6. Sunday 1/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch at Rena's Ballroom
  7. Sunday 1/17 - Fl Fun Ballroom Mini Match
  8. Sunday 1/17 - Baila Caliente
  9. Sunday 1/17 - Bachata in Ocala
  10. Sunday 1/17 - West Coast Swing in Ocala
  11. Monday 1/18 - West Coast Swing Dancing with Andy - Whip Turns 1 of 6
  12. Monday 1/18 - Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa
  13. Monday 1/18 - West Coast Swing in Ocala
  14. Monday 1/18 - Ballroom in Ocala with Trish
  15. Tuesday 1/19 - Ballroom with Ray and Eileen
  16. Tuesday 1/19 - Salsa LA Style with Salsa Mundial
  17. Tuesday 1/19 - Swing N Motion with Robert
  18. Tuesday 1/19 - Ballroom Dance in Ocala with Brittany
  19. Wednesday 1/20 - American Style Tango in Ocala
  20. Wednesday 1/20 - Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa
  21. Wednesday 1/20 - West Coast Swing Dance with Judi
  22. Thursday 1/21 - American Style Cha Cha in Ocala
  23. Thursday 1/21 - Salsa LA Style with Salsa Mundial
  24. Thursday 1/21 - Swing N Motion with Robert
  25. Thursday 1/21 - Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen Quickstep
  26. Thursday 1/21 - Senior Line Dancing 1 of 6 with Andy via SFC Community Ed
  27. Thursday 1/21 - Salsa Dancing 1 of 6 with Andy via SFC Community Ed
  28. Thursday 1/21 - Lindy-style Swing Dancing 1 of 6 with Andy via SFC Community Ed
  29. Saturday 1/23 - Ballroom Dance Party with Ray and Eileen
  30. Sunday 1/24 - Swing and Sway Afternoon Dance
  31. Saturday 2/06 - West Coast Swing Dance Party
  32. Sunday 2/07 - Contra Dance
  33. Friday 2/12 - Contra Dance in Melrose
  34. Saturday 2/13 - Argentine Tango Milonga El Abrazo with Live Music
  35. Friday 2/19 - West Coast Swing 3rd Friday Dance with Josh
  36. Saturday 2/20 - Tango Y Te with David and Thuy
  37. Wednesday 2/24 - West Coast Swing Country Westie Dance with Josh

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 on Mondays at 7:15 pm, Israeli Partner Dancing at 8:15 pm, 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 January 21, 2016
  3. Beginning Salsa Dancing on Thursdays at 6 pm at Gainesville High School, sign up via SFC, ongoing. Next series starts January 21, 2016
  4. Beginning Lindy-style Swing Dancing on Thursdays at 7:10 pm at Gainesville High School, sign up via SFC, ongoing. Next series starts January 21, 2016
  5. Semi-private West Coast Swing on Mondays at 6 pm, at B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, $15 per person, includes Israeli Dancing, let me know if interested
  6. Private Lessons, classes for Novice Dancers, Social Dancing, Wedding Dances, Argentine Tango, Contra, Hustle, Lindy, Line, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Vintage Waltz, other, contact Andy

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