2026
May 2026
Friday 1 May 2026
Fri 1 May to Sat 2 May, 7-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday Noon-3 pm
Saturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner
Saturday 6-9 pm
Suggested Donation
Adults
1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass
3rd Saturdays: $10-20
Youth (under 26)
1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass
3rd Saturdays: $5-10
Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult
Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …)
If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]
Saturday 2 May 2026
Sat 2 May, 7-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday Noon-3 pm
Saturday 4:30 pm Potluck Dinner
Saturday 6-9 pm
Suggested Donation
Adults
1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass
3rd Saturdays: $10-20
Youth (under 26)
1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass
3rd Saturdays: $5-10
Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult
Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …)
If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]
Sunday 3 May 2026
Sun 3 May, 2-5 pm. The suggested donation for this special dance event is $20, though, as always, no one will be turned away.
A celebration of life for the late Al Rogers, Dance Angel extraordinaire and friend to every dancer who ever met him.
The Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society (G.O.D.S.) invites all contra and English country dancers who may have known the late great Al Rogers to join us in our annual celebration of the dances that Al loved to call and dance to.
If you knew Al Rogers (and even if you didn't know Al), be sure to circle the date on your calendar.
Callers:
* Vicki Morrison
* Randy Thorp
* Annette Merritt
Band: The Wind That Shakes The Barley
* Bill Dudley – guitar
* Kathie Aagaard – fiddle
* Sarah Mitchell – flute, hammered dulcimer, penny whistle, percussion
This event is a fundraiser so that Al’s gift grows and continues for years to come.
* You can pre-pay your donation for the event and not have to bring ca ... United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. gods@godsdance.org. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [more][godsdance][events]
Friday 15 May 2026
Fri 15 May, 7-10 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup
7:00 pm – Introductory Workshop and Contra Dance
9:45 pm — Cleanup
$10 ages 26+
$5 ages 16-25
Free ages 15 and under when accompanied by an adult
No partner needed. Donation admission. All welcome. Live band and caller. All dances taught. Provided by Gainesville Old Time Dance Society. Come enjoy the pleasures of music and dance and friendly people with us.
Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.
This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome. Contra dancing is fun and we will teach you how.
No partner or experience is necessary.
No special dress is required. Wear comfortable, casual attire and soft-soled non-marking shoes.
Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville. gods@godsdance.org. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][events]
Saturday 16 May 2026
Sat 16 May, 6-9 pm. Suggested Donation
Adults
1st weekends: $15-30 per dance session or $30-60 for weekend pass
3rd Saturdays: $10-20
Youth (under 26)
1st weekends: $7.50-15 per dance session or $15-30 for weekend pass
3rd Saturdays: $5-10
Children under 16 admitted free when accompanied by an adult
Payment should be made online whenever possible (in advance, or the day of, or the day after, or …)
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If this does not work for you, come to the dance regardless, and talk to Joe. Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, 24800 SR-26, Melrose, 32666. Joe Rush, events@dancingfish.dance. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][events]