Ongoing
Sundays
Ongoing Sundays, 10-11 am. Cost: Donation-based (suggested $15 per class)
Who is welcome: Everyone. Beginners and all fitness levels.
Feel free to contact Sarit to RSVP or with any questions. See you there.
Whether you are new to Nia or a seasoned enthusiast, this is the perfect chance to move and connect with yourself in the peaceful surroundings of the Thomas Center Gardens. Start your Sunday mornings with joyful movement and community.
Nia blends elements of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness, offering a low-impact, adaptable practice suitable for all fitness levels. Classes are designed to be playful yet empowering, enhancing your pleasure, strength, mobility, and overall well-being in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Meet Your Instructor: Sarit Sela
Sarit is an architect, artist, and movement instructor. As a First Degree Black Belt Nia instructor, she has been teaching movement, mindfulness, and creativity in Gainesville since 2 ... Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, 622 NE 2 Street, Gainesville, 32601-5711. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [more][facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Sundays, 4-7 pm. Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Sundays, 6-7:30 pm. Engaging, challenging, empowering. $20 drop in. $72 for 4 classes. Salsa Mundial Studio, 3501 SW 2 Avenue, Suite G, Gainesville. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [email][events]
Mondays
Ongoing Mondays, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Masks are optional; but smiles are not. Let your eyes smile if you are wearing a mask. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659. $5, $3 Students. English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7-9 pm. No dancing July 8 thru August 5 because I will be out of town. Dancing resumes August 12.
7:00 - 8:00 pm Israeli Circle Dancing
8:00 - 9:00 pm Israeli Partner Dancing
$10 per family.
Beginners welcome.
Come out to enjoy great music and exuberant dancing.
If financial considerations are keeping you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672. Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen - [email][events]
Ongoing Mondays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Tuesdays
Ongoing Tuesdays, 5-7:30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Oaks Mall, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6-9 pm. 6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Waltz
$10
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:15-9:15 pm. 6:15 pm - Casino Salsa
7:30 pm - Social dancing. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Between Gates 3 and 4, Gainesville. Gator Salsa Club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 6:30-9 pm. 6:30 pm L1 work on your basics
7:30 pm L2 class starts
8:30 to 9 pm practice
Social dancing will now be the first Tuesday of every month. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. $10. Public - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7-9 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Bartley Temple, 1936 NE 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32641. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7:15-9:15 pm. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Tuesdays, 7:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Wednesdays
Ongoing Wednesdays, 12:15-1:15 pm. Join Sarit for weekly outdoor Nia classes at the Thomas Center Gardens.
Nia is a low-impact movement technique, inspired by dance, martial arts, and mindfulness practices. Nia is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia creates a playful and powerful experience, boosting pleasure, strength, mobility, stability, and overall well-being. Small group classes are facilitated in a relaxed, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Sarit Ben-David Sela is a Black Belt Nia Instructor, who has been sharing her passion to Nia with the Gainesville community since 2011. To RSVP and for questions, please contact Sarit. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm. Feel like a new, fun and challenging hobby? Give Argentine Tango a try. Confirm dates as there is no dancing during breaks.
We will do individual exercises and partner activities to understand this improvisational dance! We will explore various concepts of connection (to oneself, to the music, to the dance partner, to the dance floor, to other social dancers).
Parking is available on campus after 5 pm.
What to wear? If you own a pair of salsa shoes, jazz/ballet flats, or Toms, those work great. If not, bring a thick pair of socks to dance in. Partner Dance? You are welcome to join with or without a partner. Those who come alone will be paired up.
Everyone is expected to be respectful of others. UF Student Conduct Code applies (please review the UF Orange Book). UF J Wayne Reitz Union, Dance Studio B, 655 Reitz Union Drive, Gainesville, 32611. Free. UF Argentine Tango Club - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 6-9 pm. Mondays
6:00 pm Beginners Bachata
7:00 pm Bachata Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
9:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
Wednesdays
6:00 pm Beginners Salsa
7:00 pm Salsa Footwork and Styling
8:00 pm Salsa Partnerwork
9:00 pm Bachata Partnerwork
All levels of dancers welcome. Gainesville’s 5 Star Comedy & Jazz Event Center, 534 N. Main Street, Gainesville. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [baila-caliente1][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. Come out for international folk dancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428. Gainesville International Folk Dancers - [gifd][email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7-9 pm. $10 - Beginner Class 7 - 8 pm
$10 - Beyond the Basics Class 8 - 9 pm
Every Wednesday Two Classes.
No partner needed.
At 7 pm learn a New Dance or drill your Basics to continue building that muscle memory.
Then at 8 pm learn fundamentals to bridge the basic concepts in our Beyond the Basics lesson.
Casual Attire, and for ladies, low or flat heels (but not flip flops) are best for this dance.
Join our every Wednesday West Coast Swing group classes.
Cost for each lesson is $10
Instructor : Carol Smith
Private Lessons Available contact Carol Smith to schedule yours.
See you on the Dance Floor. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9 pm. Ongoing Argentine Tango class and practice in a private home. Gainesville. Andrea Pham. Tango Papirusa - [email][events]
Ongoing Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 pm. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. Salsa Mundial - [salsamundial][events]
Thursdays
Ongoing Thursdays, 1-5 pm. 1 pm Intermediate to Advanced $6
3 pm Improver $3
4 pm Beginner $3
Line dancing with instructor Weber Wen. Countryside Presbyterian Church, 7768 SW State Road 200, Ocala, 34476. Weber Wen. Public - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 5-7:30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dance with a purpose.
Donations are welcome.
$blssdfuture. Oaks Mall, Gainesville. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-9 pm. No dancing on September 26, October 3, October 17, October 24
6:00 pm Argentine Tango
7:00 pm Hustle!
8:00 pm Dance Mix
$10 per night
You learn to dance gently, as light as a feather, without the use of force, with no pushing and pulling.
Contact me to get on the newsletter for these sessions.
Let me know if you can attend.
Invite others.
If financial considerations keep you from dancing, contact us to make arrangements you can afford.
Andrew Weitzen
352-327-3672
publish@gainesvilledance.com
www.gainesvilledance.com. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Israeli dance class with Kathie Kline. Confirm before going. Not held every week. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 2925 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574. Free. Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation - [kolsimcha][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6-7 pm. Join us for line dancing. Meet people and have fun all while dancing. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $12. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Watters Dance Studio, 16 NW 70 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Karen Muratti. Gainesville Circus Center - [karenmurattibellydance][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 6:30-10:30 pm. 6:30 pm - On-1 Salsa
7:45 pm - Bachata
8:45 pm Social Dancing. The Bull, 18 SW 1 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Gator Salsa Club. Gator Salsa Club - [gatorsalsa][facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:15-9:15 pm. Too Your Health Spa 2, 2841 SW 20th Street, Ocala, 34474. Baila Caliente, 352-871-7244. Baila Caliente - [facebook][email][events]
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 pm. Gainesville Swing Dancing every Thursday evening from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, you can find us at the Rosa B Williams Center. We kick off the night with a one-hour beginner lesson, followed by two hours of social dancing in a beautiful, air-conditioned hardwood dance hall.
We cannot wait to hit the dance floor with all of you.
No partner or experience needed.
Parking:
Free street parking is available in front of or beside the building, as well as in the nearby Friends of the Library lot.
Admission:
Free, donations encouraged via cash or Venmo.
Connect with Us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gainesvillelindyscoop/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gainesville.swingdancing/
GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/94661829/xshrLqwd
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/gainesville_swingdancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525. UF Swing Dance Club - [email][events]
Other
Ongoing Other. Not only do you get to learn new dance moves at our social dances, but you can meet new people from the Ocala area and make new friends with an obvious shared interest. As you learn, you will be able to take these dances to family gatherings, clubs, and anywhere else you hear music. The instructors at Arthur Murray Dance Centers Ocala include: Bachata, Salsa, Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Mambo, Merengue, and Zouk. 304 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, 34471. 352-231-8485. Arthur Murray Dance Center Ocala - [arthurmurrayocala][events]
Ongoing Other. Join Jacqueline Valdez, celebrity dancer, model, author, fitness expert, for
Pilates, Adult Ballet, Yoga flow, Pole dancing, and more. Jajqueline Valdez Studio, 4003 NW 18 Place, Gainesville, 32605. Jacqueline Valdez, 352-256-2054. Jacqueline Valdez - [jacquelinevaldez][email][events]
2023
November 2023
Wednesday 1 November 2023
Wed 1 Nov 2023, 3-4 pm. PRCA Cultural Affairs and Dance Alive National Ballet are excited to bring you bring you a new participatory arts program for seniors. Senior Moments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4 pm at Oakview Park thru November.
Classes will focus on body movement, a mix of stretching, work on balance, mobility and control. Styles include ballet, modern and jazz.
To register, email us. Oakview Park, 810 NW 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. 352-393-8532. Dance Alive - [gainesvillefl][email][events]
Wed 1 Nov 2023, 7:30-10:30 pm. Come join us this Wednesday for a beginner lesson and dance social. All students and community members are welcome.
No partner required. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gate 4, UF Campus, Gainesville. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Thursday 2 November 2023
Thu 2 Nov 2023, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Link to sign up for Harley's class: [link="https://flow-space-gnv.as.me/?appointmentType=51779402"]
Link to our full schedule: [link="https://www.flowspacegnv.com/class-types"]
Wake up your body and feel energized for your day through dance-based facilitated improv.
This class starts gentle and takes you on an energetic arc similar to Ecstatic Dance, but with carefully placed prompts and cues to explore various mindful movement and dance techniques.
Come stretch out, roll around, and power pose until you are feeling inspired for your day ahead.
This offering is for all who are interested. No dance experience is necessary, only an open mind and a willingness to share respectful space with others.
And, this may be a great choice for ecstatic dancers curious about choreographical and dance/movement therapy terminologies.
When practiced regularly, somatic move ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Friday 3 November 2023
Fri 3 Nov to Sat 4 Nov 2023, 6-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 12-3 pm
Saturday 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][email][events]
Fri 3 Nov 2023, 6-7 pm. 1st Fridays
6:00-7:00 pm
at Flow Space
$25 pre-sale
$30 door
Journey into the realms of primal shaking and shamanic trance.
Shaking is a primal instinct observed in wild animals after a life-threatening event. They shake to release tension and trauma, and return to balance.
Yet, we have been socially conditioned to be calm, cool, and collected. Which sadly means we’re suppressing a LOT of our wild impulses.
The voyage begins with intentional somatic exercises, gently anchoring you into the sanctuary of your internal self. Nurturing and regulating your nervous system, and paving the way for a full-body shake experience.
And then we shake.
Shake to re-wild and un-tame our natural impulses.
Shake to cast off suppressed experiences that live in the body.
Shake to unlock boundless reservoirs of trapped energy within.
Your hips and core, revered as the sanctuaries of untapped potential, will be a main focus, so YES ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][events]
Saturday 4 November 2023
Sat 4 Nov 2023, 10:15 am-1:15 pm. At each workshop we will explore a different theme, and will discuss, journal, and do simple art and movement exercises. All you need is an open heart and a curious mind. Beginners welcome.
Three different workshops:
Sept. 23: Finding Center
Nov. 4: What is Real?
Dec. 9: Exploring Emotions
For further details and to sign up, please contact Sarit (NiaGainesville on Facebook Messenger, or email. Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Sat 4 Nov 2023, 12-9 pm. Friday 7-10 pm
Saturday 12-3 pm
Saturday 6-9 pm. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][email][events]
Sat 4 Nov 2023, 7-10 pm. Swing dance to Crooked Counsel. Come and enjoy wonderful cooking, music, drinks, and fun. The Depot and Speakeasy Room, 22060 N US Hwy 441, Micanopy, 32667. Swing Dance Gainesville - [crookedcounsel][events]
Monday 6 November 2023
Mon 6 Nov 2023, 3-4 pm. PRCA Cultural Affairs and Dance Alive National Ballet are excited to bring you bring you a new participatory arts program for seniors. Senior Moments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4 pm at Oakview Park thru November.
Classes will focus on body movement, a mix of stretching, work on balance, mobility and control. Styles include ballet, modern and jazz.
To register, email us. Oakview Park, 810 NW 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. 352-393-8532. Dance Alive - [gainesvillefl][email][events]
Mon 6 Nov 2023, 6-7:15 pm. Drop In: $20
Are you craving more dance in your life?
Join us for a delicious movement class that combines modern dance technique exercises, improvisational explorations and short choreographed combinations to fully embody self expression through dance.
This weekly drop-in class is for ALL levels of movers, shakers, dancers and maker - whether you’re new to dance, returning to dance, or expanding your practice as a flow or circus artist, ecstatic dancer, or yogini. The only prerequisites are comfortability rolling on the floor, and willingness to try new things.
Ileigh creates a supportive environment, focused on the joy of movement and using dance as a tool to express our rich inner world. She weaves concepts of finding balance and strength through body connectivity, expanding on natural movement pathways, and riding momentum with a balance of specificity and surrender into her class.
We will do ground work, across the f ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Mon 6 Nov 2023, 7-7:50 pm. West Coast Swing can be danced to a wide variety of music. Learn fun patterns, lead/follow, and rhythm/timing for each dance in a stress-free environment. Singles and couples are welcome, we start with the basics in week 1. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $40. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Tuesday 7 November 2023
Tue 7 Nov 2023, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Have you ever felt a tingling, expansive energy in your body?
That is what I call a state of soulful embodiment, when the cells have activated into a fluid state, and the container of our skin is malleable. It is a feeling I describe as being connected to source energy, while being deeply rooted in my body.
This class is a journey crafted to reach that activated state. We will use visualization, improvisational movement, vocalization, imagination and play - to feel open, elevated, creative and hyper present.
And it is not about letting go of thoughts, rather, we create a connection between body and mind to engage the mind in an inner awareness, follow curiosity and act on creative impulses.
This work is from my personal practice, and it is an integration of things I have learned in the past 30 years: from Modern Dance and Contact Improvisation, to Laban Movement A ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Tue 7 Nov 2023, 6:30-7:30 pm. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Explore your connection to the energies of the universe and awaken your chakras through ancient dance techniques.
In this class we will explore our connection to the energies of the universe through ancient dance techniques. We will focus our intention on channeling these energies through our movement, activating our chakras with isolations that awaken our Kundalini. Through this practice we will tap into our creative power and embody the divine within.
This class will benefit mind, body and spirit leaving you more grounded, centered, energized and in touch with the divine within, while gaining self esteem, confidence and empowerment.
Astarte expresses her creativity through her unique approach to dance. Her multi-cultural studies of art and spirituality has shaped her view of dance as a spiritual practice. She enjoys offering classes and workshops in Sacred Dance as a way to explore and honor the divine. Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [facebook][email][events]
Tue 7 Nov 2023, 7-8 pm. 7 pm Swing
8 pm Argentine Tango
Learn how to dance with a partner. Emphasis on having fun in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No experience needed. Couples friendly, you do not have to rotate. Single friendly, no partner required.
$70 for the 4-week series for new dancers
$10 per night for those with experience. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Wednesday 8 November 2023
Wed 8 Nov 2023, 3-4 pm. PRCA Cultural Affairs and Dance Alive National Ballet are excited to bring you bring you a new participatory arts program for seniors. Senior Moments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4 pm at Oakview Park thru November.
Classes will focus on body movement, a mix of stretching, work on balance, mobility and control. Styles include ballet, modern and jazz.
To register, email us. Oakview Park, 810 NW 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. 352-393-8532. Dance Alive - [gainesvillefl][email][events]
Wed 8 Nov 2023, 7:30-10:30 pm. Come join us this Wednesday for a beginner lesson and dance social. All students and community members are welcome.
No partner required. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gate 4, UF Campus, Gainesville. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Thursday 9 November 2023
Thu 9 Nov 2023, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Link to sign up for Harley's class: [link="https://flow-space-gnv.as.me/?appointmentType=51779402"]
Link to our full schedule: [link="https://www.flowspacegnv.com/class-types"]
Wake up your body and feel energized for your day through dance-based facilitated improv.
This class starts gentle and takes you on an energetic arc similar to Ecstatic Dance, but with carefully placed prompts and cues to explore various mindful movement and dance techniques.
Come stretch out, roll around, and power pose until you are feeling inspired for your day ahead.
This offering is for all who are interested. No dance experience is necessary, only an open mind and a willingness to share respectful space with others.
And, this may be a great choice for ecstatic dancers curious about choreographical and dance/movement therapy terminologies.
When practiced regularly, somatic move ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Thu 9 Nov 2023, 7-9 pm. $65 per person
$115 per couple
Call to get your tickets.
No experience is necessary.
Free street parking in Ocala.
Experience a Night of Tango in Ocala, A Taste of Paris and Buenos Aires. Discover the magic of Tango in Ocala, where the charm of Buenos Aires and Paris unite.
Join us on an exclusive journey through the passion of Tango, featuring mesmerizing dance performances and the opportunity to master the timeless art.
Indulge in the sensual and unique rhythm of Tango right here in Ocala. Join us for an enchanting evening filled with passionate dance, delightful Argentine wines, and mouthwatering empanadas.
Ladies don elegant skirts and heels. Gentlemen, remember your dancing shoes.
Get ready to lose yourself in the romance of Tango, a night you will not want to miss. See you there. Marion County Alliance, 23 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, 34471. 352-369-1500. Public - [events]
Saturday 11 November 2023
Sat 11 Nov 2023, 2-10 pm. Do not miss the most Impactful Latin American Festival of Gainesville, featuring a Luxury production, live artists, several orchestras from Orlando and Saint Augustine, FL, as well as local celebrities from our state of Florida. Dancers, Tasty Food from Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and much more. Bo Diddley Plaza, Gainesville. Public - [events]
Sat 11 Nov 2023, 4-8 pm. Join us for a fun-filled evening. Get ready to dance the night away at this exciting event. This is your chance to show off your best camouflage outfit and celebrate our brave veterans in style. Get your groove on to the beats of our talented DJs, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and make unforgettable memories with friends and fellow partygoers. Do not miss out on this epic celebration of our heroes. Newberry Sports Complex, 24880 NW 16 Avenue, Newberry, 32669. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. $20. Smooth Flava Dance - [eventbrite][events]
Sat 11 Nov 2023, 7-9 pm. Join us for live music, food, and drinks and more. Do not miss Gainesville Big Band on the stage in the Promenade.
Spread a blanket under the setting sun, and catch some beautiful music on the green.
See you there.
We are taking all precautions during this time to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for this event. We recommend that event attendees follow CDC recommendations to wear a mask and maintain a safe social distance while enjoying the music. If you have any questions or concerns please message us. Celebration Pointe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [facebook][events]
Sat 11 Nov 2023, 7:30-10 pm. We are celebrating Veteran's Day and November birthdays. Great music, yummy snacks, and cold AC. RSVP by email to attend. Limited to 60 dancers.
$15 per person, $25 per couple, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Sat 11 Nov 2023, 8 pm-1 am. 8-9 pm: Workshop
9-1 am: Social
Join us for another awesome night of dancing at Salsa Mundial. Salsa Mundial Dance Studio, 3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite G, Gainesville. 352-433-4334. $15. Salsa Mundial - [email][events]
Sunday 12 November 2023
Sun 12 Nov 2023, 12-2 pm. Slow, slinky, liquid-like movements are a wonderful addition to any dancer’s vocabulary. This workshop will give you the whos what’s and why’s of those smooth movements, how to utilize them in choreography to create interesting dynamics, and how to seamlessly incorporate footwork to gracefully use your entire stage.
Expect to work on arms, slow hip work, poses, undulations while we explore different slow belly dance concepts.
Workshop is $35
You can paypal Najmahdance@gmail.com
Or venmo @najmah-nour
Hosts: Najmah and Karen. Salsa Mundial Studio, 3501 SW 2 Avenue, Suite G, Gainesville. Najmah Nour Bellydance - [facebook][email][events]
Sun 12 Nov 2023, 4-7 pm. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Sun 12 Nov 2023, 7-9 pm. $25
Link to sign up: [link="https://flow-space-gnv.as.me/?appointmentType=50770629"]
Link to our full schedule: [link="https://www.flowspacegnv.com/class-types"]
Join us for a deep dive into foundations of Contact Improvisation every second Sunday.
Contact improv is a dance form that explores touch, weight sharing, and finding a flow state with other bodies. Beyond the physical, it’s a beautiful way to practice listening, trust, following impulses, and cultivating playfulness.
These workshops are a chance to learn and deepen CI skills, with a combination of exercises and open dancing to integrate what you've learned.
October’s workshop focuses on how we physically communicate consent. We’ll practice saying no, yes, yes and - through our bodies. We’ll explore ways to invite another into a dance and how to read responses through body language.
In addition to recognizing that consent can change in every moment of our dance ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][events]
Monday 13 November 2023
Mon 13 Nov 2023, 3-4 pm. PRCA Cultural Affairs and Dance Alive National Ballet are excited to bring you bring you a new participatory arts program for seniors. Senior Moments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4 pm at Oakview Park thru November.
Classes will focus on body movement, a mix of stretching, work on balance, mobility and control. Styles include ballet, modern and jazz.
To register, email us. Oakview Park, 810 NW 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. 352-393-8532. Dance Alive - [gainesvillefl][email][events]
Mon 13 Nov 2023, 6-7:15 pm. Drop In: $20
Are you craving more dance in your life?
Join us for a delicious movement class that combines modern dance technique exercises, improvisational explorations and short choreographed combinations to fully embody self expression through dance.
This weekly drop-in class is for ALL levels of movers, shakers, dancers and maker - whether you’re new to dance, returning to dance, or expanding your practice as a flow or circus artist, ecstatic dancer, or yogini. The only prerequisites are comfortability rolling on the floor, and willingness to try new things.
Ileigh creates a supportive environment, focused on the joy of movement and using dance as a tool to express our rich inner world. She weaves concepts of finding balance and strength through body connectivity, expanding on natural movement pathways, and riding momentum with a balance of specificity and surrender into her class.
We will do ground work, across the f ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Mon 13 Nov 2023, 7-7:50 pm. West Coast Swing can be danced to a wide variety of music. Learn fun patterns, lead/follow, and rhythm/timing for each dance in a stress-free environment. Singles and couples are welcome, we start with the basics in week 1. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $40. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Tuesday 14 November 2023
Tue 14 Nov 2023, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Have you ever felt a tingling, expansive energy in your body?
That is what I call a state of soulful embodiment, when the cells have activated into a fluid state, and the container of our skin is malleable. It is a feeling I describe as being connected to source energy, while being deeply rooted in my body.
This class is a journey crafted to reach that activated state. We will use visualization, improvisational movement, vocalization, imagination and play - to feel open, elevated, creative and hyper present.
And it is not about letting go of thoughts, rather, we create a connection between body and mind to engage the mind in an inner awareness, follow curiosity and act on creative impulses.
This work is from my personal practice, and it is an integration of things I have learned in the past 30 years: from Modern Dance and Contact Improvisation, to Laban Movement A ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Tue 14 Nov 2023, 6:30-7:30 pm. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Explore your connection to the energies of the universe and awaken your chakras through ancient dance techniques.
In this class we will explore our connection to the energies of the universe through ancient dance techniques. We will focus our intention on channeling these energies through our movement, activating our chakras with isolations that awaken our Kundalini. Through this practice we will tap into our creative power and embody the divine within.
This class will benefit mind, body and spirit leaving you more grounded, centered, energized and in touch with the divine within, while gaining self esteem, confidence and empowerment.
Astarte expresses her creativity through her unique approach to dance. Her multi-cultural studies of art and spirituality has shaped her view of dance as a spiritual practice. She enjoys offering classes and workshops in Sacred Dance as a way to explore and honor the divine. Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [facebook][email][events]
Tue 14 Nov 2023, 7-8 pm. 7 pm Swing
8 pm Argentine Tango
Learn how to dance with a partner. Emphasis on having fun in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No experience needed. Couples friendly, you do not have to rotate. Single friendly, no partner required.
$70 for the 4-week series for new dancers
$10 per night for those with experience. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Wednesday 15 November 2023
Wed 15 Nov 2023, 3-4 pm. PRCA Cultural Affairs and Dance Alive National Ballet are excited to bring you bring you a new participatory arts program for seniors. Senior Moments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4 pm at Oakview Park thru November.
Classes will focus on body movement, a mix of stretching, work on balance, mobility and control. Styles include ballet, modern and jazz.
To register, email us. Oakview Park, 810 NW 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. 352-393-8532. Dance Alive - [gainesvillefl][email][events]
Wed 15 Nov 2023, 7:30-10:30 pm. Come join us this Wednesday for a beginner lesson and dance social. All students and community members are welcome.
No partner required. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium Gate 4, UF Campus, Gainesville. UF Swing Dance Club - [facebook][events]
Thursday 16 November 2023
Thu 16 Nov 2023, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Link to sign up for Harley's class: [link="https://flow-space-gnv.as.me/?appointmentType=51779402"]
Link to our full schedule: [link="https://www.flowspacegnv.com/class-types"]
Wake up your body and feel energized for your day through dance-based facilitated improv.
This class starts gentle and takes you on an energetic arc similar to Ecstatic Dance, but with carefully placed prompts and cues to explore various mindful movement and dance techniques.
Come stretch out, roll around, and power pose until you are feeling inspired for your day ahead.
This offering is for all who are interested. No dance experience is necessary, only an open mind and a willingness to share respectful space with others.
And, this may be a great choice for ecstatic dancers curious about choreographical and dance/movement therapy terminologies.
When practiced regularly, somatic move ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Friday 17 November 2023
Fri 17 Nov 2023, 7-9:30 pm. 6:00 pm — Setup
7:00 – 9:30 pm — Contra Dance
9:30 – 10:00 pm — Cleanup
Suggested Donation:
$10 (ages 26+)
$5 (ages 16-25)
Dancers aged 15 and under get in free 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. Gainesville Health and Fitness Center, Echo Pavilion, 4820 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, 32607. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [godsdance][email][events]
Fri 17 Nov 2023, 7:30-10:30 pm. Get in the mood for the Holiday Season. Time to get your Dance Fix at our West Coast Swing Dance. A West Coast Swing Dance with some other music and dance varieties sprinkled in. PM Respiratory, 3306 SW 26 Avenue, Suite 402, Ocala, 34471. Carol Smith, 352-361-9202. $10. Ocala West Coast Swing - [facebook][events]
Saturday 18 November 2023
Sat 18 Nov 2023, 10-11:30 am. Love to dance? Interested in feeling better through fitness based in joy? This is for you. Nia is a holistic fitness technique that blends elements of dance, martial arts, and mindfulness, and is easily adaptable to all levels of fitness and experience. Nia boosts both physical and emotional well-being, through pleasurable, healthy, and creative movement form. This class is perfect for beginners, and those who want to learn more about the Nia Technique. Comfortable clothing and a bottle of water recommended.
Beginners are welcome. Join Sarit for this intro to Nia.
Registration is through Community Education of Santa Fe Community College.
[link="https://www.sfcollege.edu/communityed/"]
Do not miss out, limited space. Karuna Cottage Gainesville, Gainesville. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956. Nia Holistic Dance with Sarit Sela - [facebook][email][events]
Sat 18 Nov 2023, 6-9 pm. 5 pm Waltz
6 pm Contra Dance. Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society - [dancingfish][email][events]
Sat 18 Nov 2023, 6-9 pm. Swing dance to Swing Theory Jazz Band at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [swingtheoryjazz][events]
Sunday 19 November 2023
Sun 19 Nov 2023, 3-6 pm. Bring your own water and lawn chairs. There are many eateries nearby. Open to everyone. Bo Diddley Plaza, 111 E University Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763. Free. Smooth Flava Dance - [events]
Monday 20 November 2023
Mon 20 Nov 2023, 3-4 pm. PRCA Cultural Affairs and Dance Alive National Ballet are excited to bring you bring you a new participatory arts program for seniors. Senior Moments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4 pm at Oakview Park thru November.
Classes will focus on body movement, a mix of stretching, work on balance, mobility and control. Styles include ballet, modern and jazz.
To register, email us. Oakview Park, 810 NW 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. 352-393-8532. Dance Alive - [gainesvillefl][email][events]
Mon 20 Nov 2023, 6-7:15 pm. Drop In: $20
Are you craving more dance in your life?
Join us for a delicious movement class that combines modern dance technique exercises, improvisational explorations and short choreographed combinations to fully embody self expression through dance.
This weekly drop-in class is for ALL levels of movers, shakers, dancers and maker - whether you’re new to dance, returning to dance, or expanding your practice as a flow or circus artist, ecstatic dancer, or yogini. The only prerequisites are comfortability rolling on the floor, and willingness to try new things.
Ileigh creates a supportive environment, focused on the joy of movement and using dance as a tool to express our rich inner world. She weaves concepts of finding balance and strength through body connectivity, expanding on natural movement pathways, and riding momentum with a balance of specificity and surrender into her class.
We will do ground work, across the f ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Mon 20 Nov 2023, 7-7:50 pm. West Coast Swing can be danced to a wide variety of music. Learn fun patterns, lead/follow, and rhythm/timing for each dance in a stress-free environment. Singles and couples are welcome, we start with the basics in week 1. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. $40. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Tuesday 21 November 2023
Tue 21 Nov 2023, 8-9:15 am. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Have you ever felt a tingling, expansive energy in your body?
That is what I call a state of soulful embodiment, when the cells have activated into a fluid state, and the container of our skin is malleable. It is a feeling I describe as being connected to source energy, while being deeply rooted in my body.
This class is a journey crafted to reach that activated state. We will use visualization, improvisational movement, vocalization, imagination and play - to feel open, elevated, creative and hyper present.
And it is not about letting go of thoughts, rather, we create a connection between body and mind to engage the mind in an inner awareness, follow curiosity and act on creative impulses.
This work is from my personal practice, and it is an integration of things I have learned in the past 30 years: from Modern Dance and Contact Improvisation, to Laban Movement A ... Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [more][facebook][email][events]
Tue 21 Nov 2023, 6:30-7:30 pm. $20 drop-in (included in our memberships and class packs)
Explore your connection to the energies of the universe and awaken your chakras through ancient dance techniques.
In this class we will explore our connection to the energies of the universe through ancient dance techniques. We will focus our intention on channeling these energies through our movement, activating our chakras with isolations that awaken our Kundalini. Through this practice we will tap into our creative power and embody the divine within.
This class will benefit mind, body and spirit leaving you more grounded, centered, energized and in touch with the divine within, while gaining self esteem, confidence and empowerment.
Astarte expresses her creativity through her unique approach to dance. Her multi-cultural studies of art and spirituality has shaped her view of dance as a spiritual practice. She enjoys offering classes and workshops in Sacred Dance as a way to explore and honor the divine. Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville. Astarte Tzighan. Aurora Healing Arts - [facebook][email][events]
Tue 21 Nov 2023, 7-8 pm. 7 pm Argentine Tango
8 pm Swing
Learn how to dance with a partner. Emphasis on having fun in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No experience needed. Couples friendly, you do not have to rotate. Single friendly, no partner required.
$70 for the 4-week series for new dancers
$10 per night for those with experience. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Wednesday 22 November 2023
Wed 22 Nov 2023, 3-4 pm. PRCA Cultural Affairs and Dance Alive National Ballet are excited to bring you bring you a new participatory arts program for seniors. Senior Moments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4 pm at Oakview Park thru November.
Classes will focus on body movement, a mix of stretching, work on balance, mobility and control. Styles include ballet, modern and jazz.
To register, email us. Oakview Park, 810 NW 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. 352-393-8532. Dance Alive - [gainesvillefl][email][events]
Friday 24 November 2023
Fri 24 Nov 2023, 6-9 pm. Swing dance to Crooked Counsel at One Love Cafe. Join us at One Love Cafe for fresh locally-sourced ingredients prepared in delicious dishes, craft beers and dancing. Bring the whole family for a great time. One Love Cafe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606. Swing Dance Gainesville - [crookedcounsel][events]
Saturday 25 November 2023
Sat 25 Nov 2023, 7:30-10 pm. Wear your fall colors. Great music, yummy snacks, and cold AC. RSVP by email to attend. Limited to 60 dancers.
$15 per person, $25 per couple, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Sat 25 Nov 2023, 8 pm-12 am. A milonga with Italian hospitality. You are cordially invited to spend the evening together to enjoy Tango music, Italian food, and friendship. Please invite your friends whether they are dancers or not. Rosa B Williams Dance Center, 524 NW 1 Street, Gainesville, 32601. $20. Tango El Abrazo Milonga - [events]
Monday 27 November 2023
Mon 27 Nov 2023, 3-4 pm. PRCA Cultural Affairs and Dance Alive National Ballet are excited to bring you bring you a new participatory arts program for seniors. Senior Moments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4 pm at Oakview Park thru November.
Classes will focus on body movement, a mix of stretching, work on balance, mobility and control. Styles include ballet, modern and jazz.
To register, email us. Oakview Park, 810 NW 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. 352-393-8532. Dance Alive - [gainesvillefl][email][events]
Mon 27 Nov 2023, 7-7:50 pm. Join us for the most popular country dance-the Two Step. 3-week dance series. Singles and couples are welcome, no experience is necessary. We start with the basics in week 1. The 3-week cost is $39/pp or $75/couple. Email to register, pay at first class, cash or check. Rena's Ballroom, 720 NW 23 Ave, Gainesville. Eileen Parris, 352-331-2742. Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance - [parrissdance][email][events]
Tuesday 28 November 2023
Tue 28 Nov 2023, 7-8 pm. 7 pm Argentine Tango
8 pm Swing
$70 for the 4-week series for new dancers
$10 per night for those with experience
Learn how to dance with a partner. Emphasis on having fun in a non-judgmental atmosphere. No experience needed. Couples friendly, you do not have to rotate. Single friendly, no partner required. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16th Blvd, Gainesville, 32605. Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672 voice, 352-559-3750 text. Swing Dance Gainesville - [email][events]
Wednesday 29 November 2023
Wed 29 Nov 2023, 3-4 pm. PRCA Cultural Affairs and Dance Alive National Ballet are excited to bring you bring you a new participatory arts program for seniors. Senior Moments will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays 3-4 pm at Oakview Park thru November.
Classes will focus on body movement, a mix of stretching, work on balance, mobility and control. Styles include ballet, modern and jazz.
To register, email us. Oakview Park, 810 NW 8 Avenue, Gainesville, 32601. 352-393-8532. Dance Alive - [gainesvillefl][email][events]