Lillian, Intermediate West Coast Swing, Dance Invasion, New Beginners

Published: Fri, 03/31/17

Gainesville Ocala Swing and Social Dance Newsletter 2017-03-31

Lillian, Intermediate West Coast Swing, Dance Invasion, New Beginners

Hello and Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,

Join Andy's Dance Group Invasion of Rena's Ballroom tonight Friday March 31 at 7:30 pm. Contact me to get the group rate, otherwise the price is $12 at the door. On nice thing about going with a group, you are assured of having a bunch of partners.

Next week we start a new series. To help you make progress Mondays will be intermediate level and Thursdays will be beginner level. Regardless of your level, you are encouraged to come both nights and go at your own pace. You get better faster going twice a week. On the second night, you can practice what you learned in the prior session.

Mondays Intermediate April 3 for four weeks (no dancing April 10 and 17 due to Passover)
5:30 pm Hustle
6:30 pm West Coast Swing
7:30 pm Israeli Dancing

Thursdays Beginner April 6 for six weeks
6 pm Argentine Tango
7 pm Salsa
8 pm West Coast Swing

Cost per person
- $100 for all 10 nights (save $50), or
- $45 for 4 Mondays (save $15), or
- $75 for 6 Thursdays (save $15), or
- $15 per night drop-in, or
- $5 per night student age

If financial considerations are keeping you from joining us contact me.

This Saturday is Josh's monthly West Coast Swing Dance with the Fabulous Danielle Blouin Oates at 7:30 pm at the Movement. Danielle's lesson is suitable for all levels. Everyone who has taken any West Coast Swing should go. If you have not taken West Coast Swing, but you know some other kind of swing, or salsa or whatever, you should go too. Why not. Have some fun. $15

In Ocala on Saturday is the yearly Dinner Dance Benefit for Marion Therapeutic Riding Association.

Sunday is the monthly Afternoon Contra Dance at the Boltin Center at 4 pm with Waltzing at 2:45. $10

In Ocala on Tuesday is the bi-weekly USA Ballroom Dance from 6 to 10 pm, with a lesson, at the Armenian Hall, 8831 SE 48 Avenue.

Next weekend Steve is hosting an Argentine Tango Weekend of Workshops with Judy and Jon. sl@stevelittler.com

Reminder Paul is leading Qigong at Westside Park. See below.

Happy Dancing,
Andy

publish@gainesvilledance.com
352-327-3672

Article: Lillian

After three years, Lillian, my Tango teacher's rescued dog is behaving almost like a normal dog. She was prancing around the house, obliviously happy playing with her bone.

She is about the size of a border collie. She has black, short-hair. When Andrea got her, Lillian warily tip-toed about, with her head hung low and her tail between her legs.

Getting over her skittishness has been a long process. Bit by tiny bit, her head and tail came up as she gained confidence.

Lillian was on her own time table. There was no rushing the process. I wondered how long, if ever, would she take to get emotionally healthy. The answer was Lillian would learn what she would at her own pace.

Everyone understood the best way to help Lillian was to support her, not to push her. People coddled her. People encouraged her. One day, yesterday, three years after Andrea got her, Lillian was starting to get annoyingly pushy. Lillian had arrived. Good for her.

However slow, as long as you do not quit, and with some support, time marches your progress relentlessly onward.

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Dance Quotes

If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away. ~ Henry David Thoreau

Qigong in the Park

----- From Paul Campbell ------

Hello Everyone,
Let’s enjoy the springtime with refreshing and relaxing qigong practice in the ever-changing outdoors. (Yes, there is now enough daylight – barely – to start class at 7:15 am.) I hope to see you at one or both classes starting next week. Please spread the word. These classes are suitable for women and men of all ages, for those new to this type of exercise as well as for practitioners and teachers of yoga or other types of qigong, including taiji. If you cannot make it next week, it is OK to join us at any time during the 8 weeks.
Paul C.

Qigong in the Park
Spring 2017 classes

Qigong (pronounced “chee gung”) is China’s rich tradition of self-healing using movement, breath and awareness. You will practice and learn safe, enjoyable, relaxing exercises, including selections from the beautiful Wild Goose style of Qigong.

With regular practice you will:

Develop flexibility, coordination and agility.
Improve balance.
Handle stress more easily.
Reduce health care expenses.
Gain a stronger body, a sharper mind and a happier mood.

Morning class: Tuesdays 7:15-8:30 AM*. March 21-May 9.
Late afternoon/evening class: Wednesdays 6:15-7:30 PM*. March 22-May 10.

Cost:
$10 per class.
$40 for five classes.
$55 for eight classes.
One third of all proceeds will be donated to Welcoming Gainesville. www.welcominggainesville.org

Venue: Westside Park. We will meet in the open area between the community center building and the squash courts. (The squash courts are just east of the tennis courts. The tennis courts are between the squash courts and NW 34th St.)

Please contact the teacher, Ernest Paul Campbell, with any questions: epaulc@bellsouth.net 352-359-4265.

* Once the classes are underway, that is by early-mid April, we may consider adjusting class times. Earlier sunrise may allow for an earlier start time for the morning class. Later sunset and very warm late afternoon temperatures may favor a later start time for the evening classes. An earlier morning class or a later evening class may also coincide with less traffic on 34th St. and thus easier commutes for those who drive to class.

Dance Schedule

Confirm all programs before going

  1. Friday 3/31 - Dance at Rena's Ballroom
  2. Friday 3/31 - Salsa Mundial Monthly Social
  3. Saturday 4/01 - West Coast Swing Dance with Josh Angel
  4. Sunday 4/02 - Contra Dance
  5. Sunday 4/02 - UF Argentine Tango Club
  6. Sunday 4/02 - Baila Caliente
  7. Sunday 4/02 - West Coast Swing in Ocala
  8. Monday 4/03 - Hustle, West Coast Swing and Israeli with Andy 1 of 4
  9. Monday 4/03 - Bachata and Salsa with Baila Caliente
  10. Tuesday 4/04 - Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen
  11. Tuesday 4/04 - Ballroom Dancing in Ocala
  12. Tuesday 4/04 - Swing N Motion with Robert
  13. Tuesday 4/04 - Salsa with Salsa Mundial
  14. Wednesday 4/05 - Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa
  15. Wednesday 4/05 - West Coast Swing
  16. Thursday 4/06 - Line Dancing at the Senior Center with Andy 1 of 4
  17. Thursday 4/06 - Argentine Tango, Salsa and West Coast Swing with Andy 1 of 6
  18. Thursday 4/07 - Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - American Tango
  19. Thursday 4/07 - Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial
  20. Thursday 4/07 - Swing N Motion with Robert
  21. Sat-Sun 4/08-09 - Argentine Tango Milonga El Abrazo Weekend Workshops with Judy and Jon
  22. Saturday 4/08 - Ballroom Dance Party
  23. Friday 4/14 - Contra Dance in Melrose
  24. Saturday 4/15 - Argentine Tango Milonga at Thuy's
  25. Saturday 4/15 - Contra Dance
  26. Sunday 4/16 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
  27. Sunday 4/16 - Rena's Sunday Best

Ongoing Dancing

Classes with Andy

To sign up for classes offered via Santa Fe College Community Education (SFC) call 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.
  3. Beginning Argentine Tango Dancing. Check when next series starts.
  4. Beginning Salsa Dancing. Check when next series starts.
  5. Beginning Lindy-style Swing Dancing. Check when next series starts.
  6. Beginning West Coast Swing Dancing. Check when next series starts.
  7. West Coast Swing on Mondays at around 6 pm, at B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, $15 per person, includes Israeli Dancing, let me know if interested
  8. 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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