Leap Day, Contra, Dance Alive Gala, DFW Swing, Swing Outs
Published: Fri, 02/28/20
Gainesville Ocala Swing and Social Dance Newsletter 2020-2-28
Leap Day, Contra, Dance Alive Gala, DFW Swing, Swing Outs
Hello and Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,
Come out next week on Monday March 2 at 5:30 pm for Hustle, Waltz and Salsa with Andy and on Thursday March 5 at 7 pm for Swing, Waltz, Salsa and Argentine Tango with Andy. These are mixed level sessions, mostly dancing, some instruction. These are suitable for anyone with some dance experience. We have a Beginners Series for New dancers starting Thursday April 2. All at Congregation B'nai Israel, around the left side in the social hall, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672.
On Saturday February 29 come out for the Leap Day Dance Party with Wanda from 3 to 7 pm at Thomas Center, 302 NE 6 Avenue. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763.
On Saturday February 29 come out for a Contra Dance at Shir Shalom with Jonathan King from 5 to 7 pm at Shir Shalom, 3855 NW 8th Avenue, 352-371-6399. This is a fundraiser. Concert at 5 pm. Dancing at 5:30 to 7:00. Hors D'oerves included. $10
On Saturday February 29 come out for the Dance Alive Ballet Champagne Gala from 7 to 11 pm at J Wayne Reitz Union Grand Ballroom.
On Sunday March 1 come out for the monthly afternoon Contra Dance from 4 to 7 pm at Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue.
On Tuesday and Thursday come out for DFW Swing Out Class with Wanda Lloyd from 7 to 9 pm at Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Ave. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763.
Next Friday March 6 is the First Fridays Social Dance Party with Wanda from 7 to 10 pm at The Elks Club, 511 SW 4 Avenue. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763, $5.
Next weekend starting Friday March 6 is the Sweet Swingouts VI with Chris and UF Swing Club at 7 pm at Rion Ballroom in the Reitz Union.
Also next Friday March 6 is the Paul Taylor Dance Company at the Phillips Center from 7:30 to 9 pm at University of Florida Performing Arts, 3201 Hull Road. 352-392-2787.
Happy Dancing,
Andy
publish@gainesvilledance.com
352-327-3672
Dancing with Andy
Monday March 2, 16, 23, 30
For all levels, except New Dancers
5:30 pm Hustle
6:30 pm Waltz and Foxtrot
7:00 pm Salsa
7:30 pm Israeli Dancing
At Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd
$10 per night, or
$5 students, or
$5 per family for Israeli Dancing per night, or free for students
Thursday March 5, 19, 26
For all levels, except New Dancers
7:00 pm West Coast Swing, Lindy
8:00 pm Waltz
9:00 pm Argentine Tango
At Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd
Cost per person
$60 for 4 week beginner series, or
$10 per night for experienced dancers, or
$5 students, or
$5 Argentine Tango only, students free
Thursday April 2, 23, 30, May 7
4 Week Beginner Series for New Dancers
Experienced dancers meet at the same time
7:00 pm West Coast Swing, Lindy
8:00 pm Waltz
9:00 pm Argentine Tango
At Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd
Cost per person
$60 for 4 week beginner series, or
$10 per night for experienced dancers, or
$5 students, or
$5 Argentine Tango only, students free
Thursday March 5, 19, 26
At the Senior Center
Noon to 1:00 pm Line Dancing
Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education, 352-396-5193,
www.sfcollege.edu/cied/communityed
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, let me know.
Gainesville and Ocala Dance Calendar
For details for events see the
Gainesville and Ocala Dance Calendar
Dance Quotes
It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop. ~ Confucious
Dance Schedule
Confirm all programs before going
- Fri 28 Feb UF Argentine Tango Class with Trista and Alper, 6:15-8:15 pm
- Sat 29 Feb Leap Day Dance Party with Wanda, 3-7 pm
- Sat 29 Feb Contra Dance at Shir Shalom with Jonathan King, 5-7 pm
- Sat 29 Feb Dance Alive Ballet Champagne Gala, 7-11 pm
- Sun 1 Mar Salsa On 2 with Salsa Mundial, 3-5 pm
- Sun 1 Mar Contra Dance, 4-7 pm
- Sun 1 Mar West Coast Swing Dance in Ocala, 5:30-8:30 pm
- Sun 1 Mar Salsa and Bachata Sundays, 8-11 pm
- Mon 2 Mar Hustle, Waltz and Salsa with Andy, 5:30 pm
- Mon 2 Mar Baila Caliente Bachata and Salsa, 8-10 pm
- Tue 3 Mar Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen, 7-9:30 pm
- Tue 3 Mar DFW Swing Out Class with Wanda Lloyd, 7-9 pm
- Tue 3 Mar Ballroom Dancing at IndepenDance, 7:45-8:30 pm
- Wed 4 Mar Cross Step Waltz with Patrick, 5-6:30 pm
- Wed 4 Mar West Coast Swing Class and Dance Social, 7-9:30 pm
- Wed 4 Mar Baila Caliente Salsa and Bachata, 8-10 pm
- Thu 5 Mar DFW Swing Out Class with Wanda Lloyd, 7-9 pm
- Thu 5 Mar Swing, Waltz, Salsa and Argentine Tango with Andy, 7 pm
- Thu 5 Mar Salsa and Bachata with Salsa Mundial, 7:30-9:30 pm
- Fri 6 Mar UF Argentine Tango Class with Trista and Alper, 6:15-8:15 pm
- Fri 6 Mar First Fridays Social Dance Party with Wanda, 7-10 pm
- Fri 6 Mar to Sun 8 Mar Sweet Swingouts VI with Chris and UF Swing Club, 7 pm
- Fri 6 Mar Paul Taylor Dance Company at the Phillips Center, 7:30-9 pm
Ongoing Dancing
- Argentine Tango with Andrea Pham in a private home. pham.andrea@gmail.com
- Argentine Tango with David and Thuy in a downtown private home for free. david.chayes@gmail.com
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