Friday, December 30, 2011

New Years Dancing, Zydeco, Ballroom, Contra, Tango, Swing, Universal Peace

Hello Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,
 
You have lots of good choices for dancing on this New Years weekend.
 
Friday night come out for a Zydeco lesson at 308 West at 7 pm followed by Pre-New Years Eve Party with swing, cha cha, waltz, blues and other social dancing. This is kicking off a Countdown to Mardi Gras series, where you will be able to do Zydeco once a week.
 
Saturday night you can start with a mega, marathan Contra dance with 3 live bands from 4 to midnight at the enormous Martin Luther King Center on Waldo Road and about NE 14 Avenue. Bands are Comes When called, Wind that Shakes the Barley and Flying Turtles. Bring snacks to share. Cost is $20, $10 for students and under 21. For those arriving after 9 pm, the cost is $10 and $5.
 
From 7:30 to 9:30 get in touch with the universe with Dances of Universal Peace at the United Chuch of Gainesville, a spiritual way to start your new year. Only $10.
 
In the evening join Swing and Sway for their New Years Eve Ballroom dance at the Boltin Center. $20.
 
Or join Tango Pavadita for their most elegant New Years Eve Milonga at 308 West with a special Candombe lesson from 8 to 9. Only $10.
 
There is no Contra dance on Sunday.
 
Sunday come out to 308 West for Swing and Hustle! From 6 to 7 pm for beginning swing, 7 to 8:30 for more experienced and 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle! Pay for any organized dancing anywhere else during the prior week and Sunday night is only $5. Come on Sunday and Israeli is free on Monday.
 
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| JANUARY FREQUENT DANCER REWARDS       |
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| The More You Dance the More You Save  |
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| To thank you for supporting dancing   |
| come to SWING AND HUSTLE on SUNDAYS   |
| at 308 West from 6 to 8:30 or 9:30 pm |
|                                       |
| During the prior week, pay for any    |
| organized dance and Sunday is only $5 |
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Monday, January 2 at 7 pm are two dances at 308 West: in the big room is English Country dancing and in the small room Israeli dancing.
 
Believe Richard's East Coast Swing class is back this Tuesday. Check with Essie if she is having her West Coast Swing class this Wednesday.
 
Wednesday there are three Tango classes for you to explore: (1) Elke and Nick from 5:30 to 7 at 308 West, nhr@ufl.edu; (2) David and Thuy in a downtown private home, david.chayes@gmail.com; (3) Andrea Pham lesson at 7:30, pham.andrea@gmail.com.
 
Next Friday January 6 Kay Picart holds a ballroom dance lesson which may be on Bolero.
 
After Kay's lesson Chad will host a Ballroom Dance at 308 West from 7:30 to 9:30 for only $8. If you attend Kay's class, the dance is only $4. Anyone who likes to dance can come to this event. You do not have to be a fancy-pants ballroom dancer. There will be a mix of dances.
 
The first Saturday of the new year, January 7 is Josh's West Coast Swing Gary and Judi Gammage Fundraiser and Sabrina Paxmann Workshop at 308 West. You can still sign up for private lessons with Sabrina.
 
Happy Dancing,
Andy
 
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In this Newsletter
 
Article: What is the Job of the Administration
 
Dance Schedule: confirm all programs before going
 
1. Friday 12/30 - Social Dance Party with Zydeco Lesson
2. Saturday 12/31 - Dances of Universal Peace
3. Saturday 12/31 - Swing and Sway
4. Saturday 12/31 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
5. Sunday 1/01 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
6. Monday 1/02 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
7. Tuesday 1/03 - East Coast Swing with Richard
8. Friday 1/06 - Ballroom with Kay Picart
9. Friday 1/06 - Ballroom Dance with Chad
10. Saturday 1/07 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Sabrina Paxmann
11. Monday 1/09 - UF Swing Club
12. Wednesday 1/11 - UF Swing Club
13. Wednesday 1/11 - West Coast Swing with Essie
14. Friday 1/13 - Swing and Sway Dance Club
15. Friday 1/13 - UF Swing Club
16. Friday 1/13 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
17. Saturday 1/14 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance
18. Wednesday 1/18 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh
19. Sunday 1/22 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
 
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Ongoing Dancing:
 
Argentine Tango with Andrea on Wednesdays in a NW private home. pham.andrea@gmail.com
 
Argentine Tango with David and Thuy on Wednesdays in a downtown private home for free. david.chayes@gmail.com
 
Argentine Tango with Elke and Nick on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 7 at 308 West. nhr@ufl.edu
 
Ballroom Dancing ongoing classes with Maria Alvarez. www.ImperialDanceStudio.net
 
Ballroom, Latin, Swing Dance in Ocala every Thursday night 7:30 to 10 at the Ocala Entertainment Complex. Trish, ocaladancecenter@centurylink.net, 352-216-1657
 
Brazilian Street Dance, Capoeira and Samba at 308 West. www.bcaeonline.org
 
Latin dancing on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, Bachata, Cha Cha, Salsa at the Unified Training Center. leydi@salsacalientestudios.com
 
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Volunteer to help out and get into dances and classes for free.
 
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Dance Quotes:
 
- First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. ~ Thomas a Kempis
 
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1. Friday 12/30 - Social Dance Party with Zydeco Lesson
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:00 -  8:00 Zydeco lesson, one beginner and one intermediate
8:00 - 11:00 Social dancing
 
$10, $5 Students
Mix of dancing from including all types of Swing, Waltz, Zydeco and more. Bring a dish to share.
Joyce 352-371-8054, Don 352-377-1918
 
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2. Saturday 12/31 - Dances of Universal Peace
 
United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue
 
7:30 - 9:30
 
Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi Dancing) welcomes men and women of all faiths to participate in the Global Peace Dance on New Year's Eve in a sacred atmosphere of live music, singing, dancing, and candlelight meditation. Bring the year to closure and welcome 2012 by ringing bells in harmony and optimism. All Dances are taught and everyone can join in. Mantras offered worldwide ripple peace around the Globe. Moments of conscious equanimity and joy affect ourselves and others and radiate into
Earth's atmosphere.
 
The Dances and Ceremony will be led by Diana Kanoy, Certified Leader, accompanied by live music.
 
FLretreats@gmail.com
 
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3. Saturday 12/31 - Swing and Sway Dance Club
 
Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Ave
 
8:30 - 12:30 : Dancing
 
$20
 
www.SwingAndSway.org
 
352-215-5660, Angie, angieferk@yahoo.com
 
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4. Saturday 12/31 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Arentine Tango technique, all levels
9:00 - 12:30 : Milonga
 
$10, $5 Students
 
Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments
 
Steve, sl@stevelittler.com
 
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5. Sunday 1/01 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
6:00 - 7:00 : Lindy Swing Dance 101-B
7:00 - 8:30 : Lindy Swing Dance Class and Dancing
8:30 - 9:15 : Hustle!
 
$10, $5 Age 22 and under
Includes Israeli Dancing on Monday nights
 
The more you dance the more you save. If you paid for any organized dance during the prior week, come on Sunday night for just $5.
 
Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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6. Monday 1/02 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:00 - 8:00 : Beginner Israeli Dance class
8:00 - 9:00 : Intermediate Israeli Dancing
 
Dance to a higher purpose and learn Israeli Folk Dancing. Enjoy fun dancing, great music and meet nice people.
 
$5 per family, Free students 22 and under
 
Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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7. Tuesday 1/03 - East Coast Swing with Richard
 
Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Ave
 
6:50 - 9:00 : Lesson and dancing
 
Richard, 352-213-8769, mostlyswinggainesville@yahoo.com
 
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8. Friday 1/06 - Ballroom Dancing with Kay Picart
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave
 
6:30 - 7:30 Ballroom Class
 
$15
 
Intermediate to advanced levels, meaning you need to know how to dance, though you do not need to know this dance.
 
Taught by US Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart, 850-559-1636, kinaestheticsllc@gmail.com
 
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9. Friday 1/06 - Ballroom Dance with Chad
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave
 
7:30 - 9:30 Ballroom Dance
 
$8, $4 for those attending Kay's class
 
Open to everyone. No partner needed.
 
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10. Saturday 1/07 - West Coast Swing Dance with Sabrina Paxmann
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
3:00 -  5:30 Workshop with Sabrina
7:30 - 12:00 West Coast Swing dancing
 
$8 general, $6 students
 
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
 
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11. Monday 1/09 - UF Swing Club with Tim and Lindsay
 
Unified Training Center, 809 West University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Intermediate Swing Dance Lesson
9:00 - 10:00 : Beginner Swing Dance Lesson
10:00 - 11:00 : Dance practice
 
$5
 
www.FloridaSwingDance.com
 
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12. Wednesday 1/11 - UF Swing Club
 
Ustler Hall, UF Campus
 
8:00 - 11:00
 
Free
 
www.FloridaSwingDance.com
 
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13. Wednesday 1/11 - West Coast Swing with Essie
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 - 10:00 West Coast Swing class and dancing
 
$6, $4 Students
 
Essie Jennings, essie.jennings@gmail.com
 
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14. Friday 1/13 - Swing and Sway Dance Club
 
Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Ave
 
8:30 - 12:30 : Dancing
 
$20
 
352-215-5660, Angie, angieferk@yahoo.com
 
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14. Friday 1/13 - UF Swing Club
 
Unified Training Center, 809 West University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Swing Dance Lesson
9:00 - 12:00 : Swing Dancing
 
Free
 
www.FloridaSwingDance.com
 
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15. Friday 1/13 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave
 
8:00 -  9:30 Tango class
9:30 - 11:00 Tango practica and social
 
Class and practica is free for UF students.
Public $10 for class and practica, $5 just practica.
 
UF Argentine Tango Club, uftango@gmail.com
 
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16. Saturday 1/14 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance
 
Imperial Dance Studio, 3550 SW 34th Street
 
8:30 - 11:00 : Dancing
 
$7 Members, $10 General
 
352-375-7763, imperialdancestudio@hotmail.com
 
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17. Wednesday 1/18 - West Coast Swing Dance with Josh
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 - 10:30 West Coast Swing dancing
 
$8 general, $6 students
 
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
 
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18. Sunday 1/22 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
10:30 - 1:30 : Waltz lesson, dancing and brunch
 
$10, $5 Students
 
Joyce Thompson, thompsj@gmail.com
 
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Monday, December 26, 2011

Dance on Monday, December 26

Dear Dancers,
 
Yes, we will dance on December 26 and on January 2!  Come and bring friends and family who may be visiting.  Last week we had a dad who brought his young daughter and she did wonderfully!  Come join in for our holiday dance; bring your leftovers and come dance to the beautiful music of Hoggetowne Fancy.
 
To celebrate the season, this week we will be dancing Red House, Evergreen, and Winter Solstice (the 5 couple square) as well as our favorites. 
 
Dances done last week were:  (those starred were requested by dancers to do again this week and we will also be doing dances which were requested the week before; R is a repertoire dance)
 
 * Vivaldi in Paradise (LW, pass neighbor right, gypsy next left, gypsy neighbor right) 

* Whirl-a-Jig (LW, 1st lady followed by her man, cast and join with 2nd man in star; then join 2nd woman in a star)

* Two Cousins (Circle; prominade, turn to go backwards; go forwards; turn single away from partner, go forward)

* Lover's Knot (Lw, double mad robbin shuttle; very contraish) R

Belle of Amherst (3 cpl; partners right shoulder together, turn single left pass partner left...) R 

* Whiskey Before Dinner (LW, in a wavy line, set right & left in triple time) 

* Tango in Toronto (LW, 1st corner push your corner back with your eyes, then retreat as they push you back with theirs)

* Turning of the Year (LW, 1st couple take promenade hold to hey with the second couple)

 

Dance with us every Monday evening:

 
308 W University Avenue
Upstairs (park underneath)
Cost $5 + donation for the musicians (their only compensation)
Lesson 6:45; Dancing 7 - 9:30 pm
Bring a snack to share
Bring a water bottle or cup for the earth!

 

Upcoming Dances:

St. Cloud English Country Dance

Saturday, January 14

2 - 5 pm

 

A Winter White English Dance

Following the gods weekend

After the Black & White Ball and Before the Black Light Affair

Sunday, February 26

2:30 - 5:00

Music by Full Circle

Callers: Catie Condran Geist, John Rogers, Randy Thorp

Boltin Center, Gainesville, Florida

 

Annette (& Randy)

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Israeli dancing new location, English Country, New Years Eve Contra and Dances of Universal Peace

Hello Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dancers,
 
Starting today, Monday December 26 Israeli Dancing is moving to our new location at the Gainesville Dance Association, 308 West University Avenue. The time is still 7 to 9 pm. Bring a Hanukah Menorah and snacks to share if you like. We will be in the small dance studio in the back. Sometime between now and January 24 we will switch to Tuesday nights starting at 7:30 pm.
 
Also today, Monday December 26, English Country Dancing will also be at 308 West at the same time, but in the big room.
 
Come out Friday night for a pre-New Years Eve party at 308 West, starting with a Zydeco lesson and then a mix of social dancing including swing, waltz and more.
 
Celebrate New Years Eve with a day of dancing starting at 4 pm with a Contra Dance at the Martin Luther King Center, then an interlude at the United Church of Gainesville with Dances of Universal Peace at 7 pm and back to the Contra Dance at MLK Center or to the Boltin Center with Swing and Sway to bring in the new year.
 
On New Years Day, come out for fun evening of Swing dancing and lessons from 6 to 8:30 or possibly 9:30 with some Hustle!
 
Details and contact info for these and other programs below.
 
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| FREQUENT DANCERS REWARDS SPECIAL     |
| The More You Dance the More You Save |
|                                      |
| To thank you for supporting dancing  |
| come to SWING AND HUSTLE on SUNDAYS  |
| at 308 West from 6 to 9:30 pm        |
|                                      |
| During the prior week, pay for:      |
| 1 organized dance: Sunday is only $5 |
| 2 organized dances: Sunday is Free   |
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Happy Dancing,
Andy
 
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Gainesville and Ocala Brazilian, Clogging, Contra, English, Folk, Israeli and International Dancing Calendar
www.DanceCalendar.info/u/event.asp?idarea=19
 
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In this Newsletter
 
Article: What is the Job of the Administration
 
Schedule: confirm all programs before going
 
1. Monday 12/26 - English Country Dance
2. Monday 12/26 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
3. Wednesday 12/28 - Israeli Dancing at Kol Simcha
4. Friday 12/30 - Social Dance Party with Zydeco Lesson
8. Saturday 12/31 - Contra Dance
5. Saturday 12/31 - Dances of Universal Peace
6. Saturday 12/31 - Swing and Sway Dance Club
7. Sunday 1/01 - Lindy Swing Dancing and Lessons
4. Friday 1/13 - International Folk Dancing
5. Saturday 1/21 - Contra Dance
6. Sunday 1/22 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
9. Sunday 1/22 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101-A
 
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Ongoing Dancing:
 
Capeoira, Brazilian Street Dance at 308 West - Tue, Wed, Thu and Sat. www.BCAEonline.org
 
Clogging in Gainesville - on Sunday afternoons. www.FirstKlassKloggers.com
 
Inisheer Irish Step Dancing with Piper Call, Wednesdays. www.InisheerIrishDance.com
 
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Volunteer to help out and get into dances and classes for free.
 
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Dance Quotes:

- Deserves has nothing to do with it. ~ Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven

- I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse, therefore choose life. ~ Deuteronomy 30:19

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Article: What is the Job of the Administration

Have you ever heard someone say, "If I do my job right, you will not know I exist."

Norm Sloan coached the Gators to their first SEC championship, winning 15 straight SEC basketball games.

The star of the team and most unique player in Gator basketball history was Dwayne Schintzius. The second best player on the team was power forward Livingston Chapman. Four of the five starters from the Gators championship team returned including seniors Schintzius and Chapman.

Norm Sloan got fired and Dan DeVoe came in the next year as an interim coach. Dan DeVoe was a disciplinarian who soon ran off Schintzius and Chapman.

The Gators went from having the best year in school history to one of the worst.

The best administrations are ones you never hear about. They service the public by quietly keeping the machinery running.

Too often, administrators put their rules above their purpose. They destroy instead of nurture.

At that time, I was playing on a men's basketball team in Tampa. The coach of our team was a friend of mine and a lawyer, Jack Levine. I asked Jack, "What does it take to be a good coach?".

Jack said, "Get the best players and make sure they show up for the game."

Words Apple, Google and Microsoft live by.

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1. Monday 12/26 - English Country Dance
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:00 - 9:30
 
$5
 
Annette Merritt, flamerritt@hotmail.com
 
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2. Monday 12/26 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:00 - 9:00 : Israeli Dancing
 
Starts exactly on time.
For all levels of experience. Newcomers welcome.
No partner needed.
 
$5 per family. Ages 22 and under free. Other students $2.
If you have financial difficulties, you can come for free.
 
If you attend any of my programs at 308 West during the prior week, you can come Israeli Dancing for free.
 
Andrew, publish@gainesvilledance.com, 352-327-3672
 
 
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3. Wednesday 12/28 - Israeli Dancing at Kol Simcha
 
*** Confirm before going, not every week ***
 
Kol Simcha, 14007 NW 44 Ave, Gainesville, FL
 
6:30 - 8:30 : Teaching and Israeli dancing
 
With Joseph Simpkins
 
352-331-3191
 
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4. Saturday 12/31 - Contra Dance
 
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 1028 NE 14 Street
 
4:00 - 12:00 : Contra Dancing
 
$20, $10 under 21
After 9pm, $10 and $5.
 
No partner needed.
Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor.
 
Susie, 352-466-9150
 
Bands are Comes When called, Wind that Shakes the Barley and Flying Turtles. Come dance in the New Year! Bring snacks to share.
 
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5. Saturday 12/31 - Dances of Universal Peace
 
United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue
 
7:30 - 9:30
 
Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi Dancing) welcomes men and women of all faiths to participate in the Global Peace Dance on New Year's Eve in a sacred atmosphere of live music, singing, dancing, and candlelight meditation. Bring the year to closure and welcome 2012 by ringing bells in harmony and optimism. All Dances are taught and everyone can join in. Mantras offered worldwide ripple peace around the Globe. Moments of conscious equanimity and joy affect ourselves and others and radiate into
Earth's atmosphere.
 
The Dances and Ceremony will be led by Diana Kanoy, Certified Leader, accompanied by live music.
 
 
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6. Saturday 12/31 - Swing and Sway Dance Club
 
Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Ave
 
8:30 - 12:30 : Dancing
 
$20
 
 
352-215-5660, Angie, angieferk@yahoo.com
 
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7. Sunday 1/01 - Swing and Hustle!
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
6:00 - 7:00 : Lindy Swing 101-B
7:00 - 8:30 : Swing Dance Class Lindy-style and Dancing
8:30 - 9:30 : Hustle!
 
$10 general, $5 students per night.
Includes Israeli Dancing on Monday nights at B'nai Israel
 
Special program, the more you dance, the more you save. Go to any organized dancing during the prior week and get half off so only $5 general and $3 students. Go to any two organized dance sessions and Sunday night is free.
 
Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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8. Friday 1/13 - International Folk Dancing
 
*** This is not every week ***
 
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street
 
8:00 - 11:00
 
$3, $1 students
 
Jack Seltzer, 352-359-2903 gainesvilleifd@gmail.com, www.gifd.org
 
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9. Saturday 1/21 - Contra Dance
 
Thelma Boltin Center, 506 NE 2 Ave
 
7:30 -  8:00 : Lesson
8:00 - 11:00 : Contra Dancing
 
$8, $5 under 21
 
Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed.
Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor.
 
Susie, 352-466-9150
 
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10. Sunday 1/22 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
10:30 - 1:30 : Waltz lesson, dancing and brunch
 
$10, $5 Students
 
Joyce Thompson, thompsj@gmail.com
 
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11. Sunday 1/22 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
6:00 - 7:00 : Lindy Swing Dancing 101
 
Learn the mother of all Swing dances, Lindy swing dancing, in this easy class catering to new dancers.
 
Sign up at Santa Fe Community Education.
http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/
 
Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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12. Sunday 2/05 - Contra Dance
 
Thelma Boltin Center, 506 NE 2 Ave
 
3:30 - 4:00 : Lesson
4:00 - 7:00 : Contra Dancing
 
$8, $5 under 21
 
Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed.
Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor.
 
Susie, 352-466-9150
 
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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Dancing During the Last Week of the Year

Hello Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,
 
This is the best time of the year to dance, cool weather, no work.
 
Friday UF Tango and UF Swing are on break for the rest of this year.
 
Saturday night come out for the Tango Pavadita milonga.
 
Sunday come out for Swing and Hustle! 6 to 7 pm beginning swing. 7 to 8:30 for more experienced, and possibly 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle!
 
This Monday, December 26 from 7 to 9:30 pm at 308 West are two dances at the same time. English Country is in the big room and Israeli in the small room.
 
Richard's swing class on Tuesday and Essie's swing class on Wednesday are on break, as is Andrea's Tango.
 
Since the dance space is empty in the evenings next week, we may schedule some dancing at 308 West on Tuesday (east coast swing), Wednesday (west coast swing) and Thursday (tango). If you would like to help, let me know. If we do, we will send an announcement early next week. Keep on the look out. If you would like to hold your own dance party, let me know.
 
For Tango dancers, Elke and Nick have Tango from 5:30 to 7 at 308 West on Wednesdays. David and Thuy also have Tango on Wednesdays in a downtown private home.
 
Friday, December 30 is a Pre-New Year's Eve dance party at 308 West, with a Zydeco lesson at 7:15 and social dancing from 8 to 11 pm to a variety of music including swing, waltz, cha cha, blues. This is going to be a fun party on a great night. Plan to attend.
 
New Year's Eve is on a Saturday night and you have four great dances to go to. Start with the Contra Dance at 4 pm at the MLK Center. Touch the soul of the universe with Dances of Universal Peace at 7:30. Ballroom dance with Swing Sway. Bring in the New Year at Tango Pavadita's elegant milonga at 308 West.
 
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| DECEMBER FREQUENT DANCER REWARDS     |
|                                      |
| The More You Dance the More You Save |
|                                      |
| To thank you for supporting dancing  |
| come to SWING AND HUSTLE on SUNDAYS  |
| at 308 West from 6 to 8:30 or 9:30 pm|
|                                      |
| During the prior week, pay for:      |
| 1 organized dance: Sunday is only $5 |
| 2 organized dances: Sunday is Free   |
+--------------------------------------+
 
Happy Dancing,
Andy
 
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In this Newsletter
 
Article: What is the Job of the Administration
 
Dance Schedule: confirm all programs before going
 
1. Saturday 12/24 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
2. Sunday 12/25 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
3. Monday 12/26 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
4. Friday 12/31 - Social Dance Party with Zydeco Lesson
5. Saturday 12/31 - Dances of Universal Peace
6. Saturday 12/31 - Swing and Sway
7. Saturday 12/31 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
8. Tuesday 1/03 - East Coast Swing with Richard
9. Friday 1/06 - Ballroom with Kay Picart
10. Saturday 1/07 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Sabrina Paxmann
11. Monday 1/09 - UF Swing Club
12. Wednesday 1/11 - UF Swing Club
13. Wednesday 1/11 - West Coast Swing with Essie
14. Friday 1/13 - Swing and Sway Dance Club
15. Friday 1/13 - UF Swing Club
16. Friday 1/13 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
17. Saturday 1/14 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance
18. Wednesday 1/18 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh
19. Sunday 1/22 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
 
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Ongoing Dancing:
 
Argentine Tango with David and Thuy on Wednesdays in a downtown private home for free. david.chayes@gmail.com
 
Argentine Tango with Elke and Nick on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 7 at 308 West. nhr@ufl.edu
 
Ballroom Dancing ongoing classes with Maria Alvarez. www.ImperialDanceStudio.net
 
Ballroom, Latin, Swing Dance in Ocala every Thursday night 7:30 to 10 at the Ocala Entertainment Complex. Trish, ocaladancecenter@centurylink.net, 352-216-1657
 
Brazilian Street Dance, Capoeira and Samba at 308 West. www.bcaeonline.org
 
Latin dancing on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, Bachata, Cha Cha, Salsa at the Unified Training Center. leydi@salsacalientestudios.com
 
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Volunteer to help out and get into dances and classes for free.
 
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Dance Quotes:
 
- Deserves has nothing to do with it. ~ Clint Eastwood in Unforgiven
 
- I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse, therefore choose life. ~ Deuteronomy 30:19
 
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Article: What is the Job of the Administration
 
Have you ever heard someone say, "If I do my job right, you will not know I exist."
 
Norm Sloan coached the Gators to their first SEC championship, winning 15 straight SEC basketball games.
 
The star of the team and most unique player in Gator basketball history was Dwayne Schintzius. The second best player on the team was power forward Livingston Chapman. Four of the five starters from the Gators championship team returned including seniors Schintzius and Chapman.
 
Norm Sloan got fired and Dan DeVoe came in the next year as an interim coach. Dan DeVoe was a disciplinarian who soon ran off Schintzius and Chapman.
 
The Gators went from having the best year in school history to one of the worst.
 
The best administrations are ones you never hear about. They service the public by quietly keeping the machinery running.
 
Too often, administrators put their rules above their purpose. They destroy instead of nurture.
 
At that time, I was playing on a men's basketball team in Tampa. The coach of our team was a friend of mine and a lawyer, Jack Levine. I asked Jack, "What does it take to be a good coach?".
 
Jack said, "Get the best players and make sure they show up for the game."
 
Words Apple, Google and Microsoft live by.
 
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1. Saturday 12/24 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Arentine Tango technique, all levels
9:00 - 12:30 : Milonga
 
$10, $5 Students
 
Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments
 
Steve, sl@stevelittler.com
 
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2. Sunday 12/25 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
6:00 - 7:00 : Lindy Swing Dance 101-B
7:00 - 8:30 : Lindy Swing Dance Class and Dancing
8:30 - 9:15 : Hustle!
 
$10, $5 Age 22 and under
Includes Israeli Dancing on Monday nights at B'nai Israel.
 
The more you dance the more you save program is still going on. If you paid for any 1 organized dance during the prior week, come on Sunday night for just $5. If you paid for 2 sessions, come on Sunday for free.
 
Wanted people interested in taking their dancing to the next level. We are looking for a small group of people to come regularly on Sunday nights for Swing from 7 to 8:30 pm and/or for Hustle! from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. If you want to have fun and take your dancing to the next level, let me know you are interested.
 
Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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3. Monday 12/26 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:00 - 8:00 : Beginner Israeli Dance class
8:00 - 9:00 : Intermediate Israeli Dancing
 
Dance to a higher purpose and learn Israeli Folk Dancing. Enjoy fun dancing, great music and meet nice people.
 
$5 per family, Free students 22 and under
 
Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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4. Friday 12/31 - Social Dance Party with Zydeco Lesson
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:00 -  8:00 Zydeco lesson, one beginner and one intermediate
8:00 - 11:00 Social dancing
 
$10, $5 Students
Mix of dancing from including all types of Swing, Waltz, Zydeco and more. Bring a dish to share.
Joyce 352-371-8054, Don 352-377-1918
 
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5. Saturday 12/31 - Dances of Universal Peace
 
United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue
 
7:30 - 9:30
 
Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi Dancing) welcomes men and women of all faiths to participate in the Global Peace Dance on New Year's Eve in a sacred atmosphere of live music, singing, dancing, and candlelight meditation. Bring the year to closure and welcome 2012 by ringing bells in harmony and optimism. All Dances are taught and everyone can join in. Mantras offered worldwide ripple peace around the Globe. Moments of conscious equanimity and joy affect ourselves and others and radiate into
Earth's atmosphere.
 
The Dances and Ceremony will be led by Diana Kanoy, Certified Leader, accompanied by live music.
 
FLretreats@gmail.com
 
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6. Saturday 12/31 - Swing and Sway Dance Club
 
Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Ave
 
8:30 - 12:30 : Dancing
 
$20
 
www.SwingAndSway.org
 
352-215-5660, Angie, angieferk@yahoo.com
 
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7. Saturday 12/31 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Arentine Tango technique, all levels
9:00 - 12:30 : Milonga
 
$10, $5 Students
 
Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments
 
Steve, sl@stevelittler.com
 
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8. Tuesday 1/03 - East Coast Swing with Richard
 
Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Ave
 
6:50 - 9:00 : Lesson and dancing
 
Richard, 352-213-8769, mostlyswinggainesville@yahoo.com
 
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9. Friday 1/06 - Ballroom Dancing with Kay Picart
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave
 
6:30 - 7:30 Ballroom Class
 
$15
 
Intermediate to advanced levels, meaning you need to know how to dance, though you do not need to know this dance.
 
Taught by US Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart, 850-559-1636, kinaestheticsllc@gmail.com
 
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10. Saturday 1/07 - West Coast Swing Dance with Sabrina Paxmann
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
3:00 -  5:30 Workshop with Sabrina
7:30 - 12:00 West Coast Swing dancing
 
$8 general, $6 students
 
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
 
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11. Monday 1/09 - UF Swing Club with Tim and Lindsay
 
Unified Training Center, 809 West University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Intermediate Swing Dance Lesson
9:00 - 10:00 : Beginner Swing Dance Lesson
10:00 - 11:00 : Dance practice
 
$5
 
www.FloridaSwingDance.com
 
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12. Wednesday 1/11 - UF Swing Club
 
Ustler Hall, UF Campus
 
8:00 - 11:00
 
Free
 
www.FloridaSwingDance.com
 
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13. Wednesday 1/11 - West Coast Swing with Essie
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 - 10:00 West Coast Swing class and dancing
 
$6, $4 Students
 
Essie Jennings, essie.jennings@gmail.com
 
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14. Friday 1/13 - Swing and Sway Dance Club
 
Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Ave
 
8:30 - 12:30 : Dancing
 
$20
 
352-215-5660, Angie, angieferk@yahoo.com
 
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14. Friday 1/13 - UF Swing Club
 
Unified Training Center, 809 West University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Swing Dance Lesson
9:00 - 12:00 : Swing Dancing
 
Free
 
www.FloridaSwingDance.com
 
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15. Friday 1/13 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave
 
8:00 -  9:30 Tango class
9:30 - 11:00 Tango practica and social
 
Class and practica is free for UF students.
Public $10 for class and practica, $5 just practica.
 
UF Argentine Tango Club, uftango@gmail.com
 
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16. Saturday 1/14 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance
 
Imperial Dance Studio, 3550 SW 34th Street
 
8:30 - 11:00 : Dancing
 
$7 Members, $10 General
 
352-375-7763, imperialdancestudio@hotmail.com
 
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17. Wednesday 1/18 - West Coast Swing Dance with Josh
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 - 10:30 West Coast Swing dancing
 
$8 general, $6 students
 
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
 
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18. Sunday 1/22 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
10:30 - 1:30 : Waltz lesson, dancing and brunch
 
$10, $5 Students
 
Joyce Thompson, thompsj@gmail.com
 
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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Bolero Friday, Saturday night Contra and Tango, Sunday Waltz Brunch and Swing

Hello Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,

You can get in three good days of dancing this weekend.

Kay Picart teaches Bolero tonight Friday at 6:30 at 308 West.

UF Tango and UF Swing are on break for the rest of this year.

Saturday night are two dances: Contra at the Boltin Center and Tango Pavadita at 308 West. If you are looking for something to do on
New Year's Eve, you will have the same two great choices.

The monthly Vintage Waltz Brunch is this Sunday.

Sunday night starting at 6 pm we have Swing until 8:30 and then an hour of Hustle! This is a combination of lesson and dancing, so
you can learn something and get in a good amount of Swing dancing. This month we are learning West Coast Swing so you can
participate at Josh's Wednesday and Saturday night dances. We had a nice group last week. You can drop in. You do not need a
partner. If having a good gender balance is important to you, you should bring someone of the opposite gender.

+--------------------------------------+
| DECEMBER REWARDS SPECIAL |
| FOR FREQUENT DANCERS |
| The More You Dance the More You Save |
| |
| To thank you for supporting dancing |
| come to SWING AND HUSTLE on SUNDAYS |
| at 308 West from 6 to 9:30 pm |
| |
| During the prior week, pay for: |
| 1 organized dance: Sunday is only $5 |
| 2 organized dances: Sunday is Free |
+--------------------------------------+

Tuesday join Richard's East Coast Swing class.

Wednesday come out for Josh's West Coast Swing Holiday Dance Party, which is free this month.

We may have a Swing dance the last week of this month, either Wednesday December 28, Thursday December 29 or Friday December 30. The
studio is available these days, so if you want to have a program there, let me know.

Hustle!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg70cm4723w

Happy Dancing,
Andy

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In this Newsletter

Article: You Make All the Difference

Dance Schedule: confirm all programs before going

1. Friday 12/16 - Ballroom Bolero with Kay Picart
2. Saturday 12/17 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
3. Sunday 12/18 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
4. Sunday 12/18 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
5. Monday 12/19 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
6. Tuesday 12/20 - East Coast Swing with Richard
7. Wednesday 12/21 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh
8. Friday 12/23 - Swing and Sway
9. Saturday 1/07 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Sabrina Paxmann
10. Monday 1/09 - UF Swing Club
11. Wednesday 1/11 - West Coast Swing with Essie
12. Wednesday 1/11 - UF Swing Club
13. Friday 1/13 - UF Swing Club
14. Friday 1/13 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
15. Saturday 1/14 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance

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Ongoing Dancing:

Argentine Tango with David and Thuy on Wednesdays in a downtown private home for free. david.chayes@gmail.com

Argentine Tango with Nick on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 7. nhr@ufl.edu

Ballroom Dancing ongoing classes with Maria Alvarez. www.ImperialDanceStudio.net

Ballroom, Latin, Swing Dance in Ocala every Thursday night 7:30 to 10 at the Ocala Entertainment Complex. Trish,
ocaladancecenter@centurylink.net, 352-216-1657

Brazilian Street Dance, Capoeira and Samba at 308 West. www.bcaeonline.org

Latin dancing on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, Bachata, Cha Cha, Salsa at the Unified Training Center.
leydi@salsacalientestudios.com

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Volunteer to help out and get into dances and classes for free.

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Dance Quotes:

- First keep the peace within yourself, then you can also bring peace to others. ~ Thomas a Kempis

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1. Friday 12/16 - Ballroom Dancing with Kay Picart

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave

6:30 - 7:30 Ballroom Class

$15

Intermediate to advanced levels, meaning you need to know how to dance, though you do not need to know this dance.

Taught by US Open Champion, Dr. Caroline (Kay) Picart, 850-559-1636, kinaestheticsllc@gmail.com

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2. Saturday 12/17 - Tango Pavadita Milonga

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

8:00 - 9:00 : Arentine Tango technique, all levels
9:00 - 12:30 : Milonga

$10, $5 Students

Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments

Steve, sl@stevelittler.com

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3. Sunday 12/18 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

10:30 - 1:30 : Waltz lesson, dancing and brunch

$10, $5 Students

Joyce Thompson, thompsj@gmail.com

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4. Sunday 12/18 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

6:00 - 7:00 : Lindy Swing Dance 101-B
7:00 - 8:30 : Lindy Swing Dance Class and Dancing
8:30 - 9:15 : Hustle!

$10, $5 Age 22 and under
Includes Israeli Dancing on Monday nights at B'nai Israel.

The more you dance the more you save program is still going on. If you paid for any 1 organized dance during the prior week, come on
Sunday night for just $5. If you paid for 2 sessions, come on Sunday for free.

Wanted people interested in taking their dancing to the next level. We are looking for a small group of people to come regularly on
Sunday nights for Swing from 7 to 8:30 pm and/or for Hustle! from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. If you want to have fun and take your dancing to
the next level, let me know you are interested.

Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com

www.DanceSwing.info
www.youtube.com/partnershipdancing

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5. Monday 12/19 - Israeli Dancing with Andy

B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd

7:00 - 8:00 : Beginner Israeli Dance class
8:00 - 9:00 : Intermediate Israeli Dancing

Dance to a higher purpose and learn Israeli Folk Dancing. Enjoy fun dancing, great music and meet nice people.

$5 per family, Free students 22 and under

Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com

www.IsraeliDance.info
www.IsraeliPartnerDancing.com
www.YouTube.com/israelipartnerdances

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6. Tuesday 12/20 - East Coast Swing with Richard

Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Ave

6:50 - 9:00 : Lesson and dancing

Richard, 352-213-8769, mostlyswinggainesville@yahoo.com

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7. Wednesday 12/21 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

8:00 - 10:00 West Coast Swing class and dancing

$6, $4 Students

Josh Angel, 352-514-4238, joshuadancer79@gmail.com

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8. Friday 12/23 - Swing and Sway Dance Club

Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Ave

8:00 - 11:00 : Dancing

$9

352-215-5660, Angie, angieferk@yahoo.com

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9. Saturday 1/03 - West Coast Swing Dance with Sabrina Paxmann

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:30 - West Coast Swing dancing

$8 general, $6 students

Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com

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10. Monday 1/09 - UF Swing Club with Tim and Lindsay

Unified Training Center, 809 West University Avenue

8:00 - 9:00 : Intermediate Swing Dance Lesson
9:00 - 10:00 : Beginner Swing Dance Lesson
10:00 - 11:00 : Dance practice

$5

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

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11. Wednesday 1/11 - UF Swing Club

Ustler Hall, UF Campus

8:00 - 11:00

Free

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

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12. Wednesday 1/11 - West Coast Swing with Essie

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

8:00 - 10:00 West Coast Swing class and dancing

$6, $4 Students

Essie Jennings, essie.jennings@gmail.com

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13. Friday 1/13 - UF Swing Club

Unified Training Center, 809 West University Avenue

8:00 - 9:00 : Swing Dance Lesson
9:00 - 12:00 : Swing Dancing

Free

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

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14. Friday 1/13 - UF Tango Club at 308 West

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave

8:00 - 9:30 Tango class
9:30 - 11:00 Tango practica and social

Class and practica is free for UF students.
Public $10 for class and practica, $5 just practica.

UF Argentine Tango Club, uftango@gmail.com

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15. Saturday 1/14 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance

Imperial Dance Studio, 3550 SW 34th Street

8:30 - 11:00 : Dancing

$7 Members, $10 General

352-375-7763, imperialdancestudio@hotmail.com

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Sunday, December 11, 2011

Israeli and English tonight, International Friday, Contra Saturday, Swing 101-B Sunday

Hello Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dancers,

Lots of good folk dancing this week.

We are having Israeli folk dancing tonight and Monday December 19. Check back for the rest of this year.

English country dancing is tonight and every Monday for December.

International Folk Dancing is this Friday 12/16. This is their last Friday this month. Believe they are having a New Year's Eve gathering, so check with them on that.

This Saturday night is the monthly Contra dance and this Sunday is the monthly Waltz Brunch.

Sunday nights Lindy Swing Dancing 101 is from 6 to 7 followed from 7 to 9:30 with Swing and Hustle! These are small classes where you get personal attention. Once in a while, we hold a Swing dance with a mix of music for all types of Swing, so keep your eyes open for these announcements.

Details and contact info for these and other programs below.

Happy Dancing,
Andy

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Gainesville and Ocala Brazilian, Clogging, Contra, English, Folk, Israeli and International Dancing Calendar

www.DanceCalendar.info/u/event.asp?idarea=19

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In this Newsletter

Schedule: confirm all programs before going

1. Monday 12/12 - English Country Dance

2. Monday 12/12 - Israeli Dancing with Andy

3. Wednesday 12/14 - Israeli Dancing at Kol Simcha

4. Friday 12/16 - International Folk Dancing

5. Saturday 12/17 - Contra Dance

6. Sunday 12/18 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

7. Sunday 12/18 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101-B

8. Sunday 1/01 - Contra Dance

9. Sunday 1/22 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101-A

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Ongoing Dancing:

Capeoira, Brazilian Street Dance at 308 West - Tue, Wed, Thu and Sat. www.BCAEonline.org

Clogging in Gainesville - on Sunday afternoons. www.FirstKlassKloggers.com

Inisheer Irish Step Dancing with Piper Call, Wednesdays. www.InisheerIrishDance.com

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Volunteer to help out and get into dances and classes for free.

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Dance Quotes:

- To be mature means to face, and not evade, every fresh crisis that comes. ~ Fritz Kunkel

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1. Monday 12/12 - English Country Dance

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:00 - 9:30

$5

Annette Merritt, flamerritt@hotmail.com

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2. Monday 12/12 - Israeli Dancing with Andy

Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd

7:00 - 9:00 : Israeli Dancing

Starts exactly on time.

For all levels of experience. Newcomers welcome.

No partner needed.

$5 per family. Ages 22 and under free. Other students $2.

If you have financial difficulties, you can come for free.

If you attend any of my programs at 308 West during the prior week, you can come Israeli Dancing for free.

Andrew, publish@gainesvilledance.com, 352-327-3672

www.IsraeliDance.info

www.IsraeliPartnerDancing.com

www.YouTube.com/israelipartnerdances

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3. Wednesday 12/14 - Israeli Dancing at Kol Simcha

Kol Simcha, 14007 NW 44 Ave, Gainesville, FL

6:30 - 8:30 : Teaching and Israeli dancing

With Joseph Simpkins

352-331-3191

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4. Friday 12/16 - International Folk Dancing

*** This is not every week ***

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street

8:00 - 11:00

$3, $1 students

Jack Seltzer, 352-359-2903 gainesvilleifd@gmail.com, www.gifd.org

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5. Saturday 12/17 - Contra Dance

Thelma Boltin Center, 506 NE 2 Ave

7:30 - 8:00 : Lesson

8:00 - 11:00 : Contra Dancing

$8, $5 under 21

Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed.

Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor.

Susie, 352-466-9150

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6. Sunday 12/18 - Swing and Hustle!

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

6:00 - 7:00 : Lindy Swing 101-B

7:00 - 8:30 : Swing Dance Class Lindy-style and Dancing

8:30 - 9:30 : Hustle!

$10 general, $5 students per night.

Includes Israeli Dancing on Monday nights at B'nai Israel

Special program, the more you dance, the more you save. Go to any organized dancing during the prior week and get half off so only $5 general and $3 students. Go to any two organized dance sessions and Sunday night is free.

Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com

www.DanceSwing.info

www.youtube.com/partnershipdancing

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7. Sunday 12/18 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

10:30 - 1:30 : Waltz lesson, dancing and brunch

$10, $5 Students

Joyce Thompson, thompsj@gmail.com

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8. Sunday 12/25 - Christmas Night Swinging Soul Dance Party

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

6:00 - 7:00 Lesson

7:00 - 9:30 Swinging Soul Dance Party

$10, $5 Age 22 and under

Includes Israeli Dancing on Monday nights at B'nai Israel.

The more you dance the more you save program is still going on.

If you went to any organized dancing during the prior week,

come on Sunday night for just $5.

Go to any two organized dancing programs and come on Sunday

night for free.

Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com

www.DanceSwing.info

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9. Sunday 1/01 - Contra Dance

Thelma Boltin Center, 506 NE 2 Ave

3:30 - 4:00 : Lesson

4:00 - 7:00 : Contra Dancing

$8, $5 under 21

Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed.

Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor.

Susie, 352-466-9150

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10. Sunday 1/22 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

6:00 - 7:00 : Lindy Swing Dancing 101

Learn the mother of all Swing dances, Lindy swing dancing, in this easy class catering to new dancers.

Sign up at Santa Fe Community Education.

http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce/

Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com

www.DanceSwing.info

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Orlando Area Places to Visit Other than Mega Tourist Attractions

Here are some places to visit in Orlando other than mega tourist attractions.
 
This list leaves off the best stuff, which is visiting natural parks and wildlife areas.
 
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
Explore the inspired world of internationally acclaimed Albin Polasek on the beautiful grounds of his estate.Linger in lush gardens on the tranquil shores of Lake Oseola and contemplate rareworks of art.
633 Osceola Avenue
Winter Park, Florida 32789
phone: 407-647-6294
fax: 407-647-0410
info@polasek.org

www.polasek.org

Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens

www.centralfloridazoo.org


Cornell Fine Arts Museum
Located on the picturesque Rollins College campus near downtown Winter Park, the Cornell Fine Arts Museum is one of Florida's finest small art museums. Exhibiting 8-10 innovative shows each year, and housing more than 5,000 objects in its permanent collection ranging from ancient to contemporary, CFAM also hosts a variety of lectures and events throughout the season.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays.
Admission: $5 for adults
Free to CFAM members, Rollins College faculty and staff and any student with a valid I.D.
Phone: 407-646-2526

 

Harry P. Leu Gardens
Harry P. Leu Gardens has nearly fifty acres of peaceful grounds that let you enjoy "Old Florida" at a leisurely pace. Stroll along meandering paths shaded by ancient oaks, forests of camellias and giant camphor trees. Take a guided tour of the Leu House Museum, a restored late nineteenth-century home that began as a Florida farmhouse. At the Garden House, take a quiet break and enjoy the romantic view of Lake Rowena.
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803-1537
Telephone (407) 246-2620
Fax (407) 246-2849

 

Holocaust Memorial Center
is one of the oldest Holocaust museums in the nation, founded in 1982.
The Center consists of a permanent exhibit hall, a 6,000 volume library, traveling exhibits, a film series, and community programs.
Family-friendly (no disturbing/graphic images).
No admission charged, free parking.
851 N. Maitland Avenue
Maitland FL 32751
407-628-0555 (tel)


Maitland Art Museum
231 W. Packwood Ave.
Tuesday - Sunday
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed Major Holidays
$3 per person and $5 per family
Adults: $3.00
Seniors (55 & older): $2.00
Children (4-18 years): $2.00
Children (3 & under): FREE
Members: FREE

 

Maitland History Museums
221 W. Packwood Ave.
Thursday - Sunday
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
*Closed Major Holidays
$3 per person and $5 per family
Adults: $3.00
Seniors (55 & older): $2.00
Children (4-18 years): $2.00
Children (3 & under): FREE
Members: FREE

 

Mennello Museum
The Mennello Museum of American Folk Art endeavors to preserve, exhibit, and interpret the Museum's outstanding permanent collection of paintings by Earl Cunningham (1893-1977). The Museum also seeks to enrich the public through special exhibitions, publications, and programs that celebrate outstanding traditional and contemporary Amercian folk artists.
900 East Princeton Street
Orlando, Florida 32803
407.246.4278 (tel)
407.246.4329 (fax)
mennello.museum@cityoforlando.net

 

Morse Museum Of American Art
he Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art houses the most comprehensive collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany found anywhere, a major collection of American art pottery and representative collections of late-19th and early-20th century American paintings, graphics and the decorative arts.
445 North Park Ave, Winter Park FL
(407) 645-5311
(407) 645-5324 for recorded information

www.morsemuseum.org

 

Museum Of Art And Culture Inc Haitian

14 E Washington St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 423-2424

 

Museum Of Seminole County History
Picture gallery,early transportation,country store,Indian artifacts,celery and fernery rooms.
1PM - 5PM Tuesday - Friday.
9AM - 1PM Saturday.
Adults $3 Students $1(With ID) Child $1
300 Bush Blvd, Sanford FL
(407) 665-2489

 

Orange County Regional History Center

 

Orlando Fire Museum
Exhibits featuring items and vechicles from the history of area firefighters. 9AM - 2PM Thursday – Saturday

Free
814 E. Rollins Ave(entrance through Lowndes Shakespeare Center in Loch Haven park) Orlando, FL

ph (407) 898-3138

Orlando Museum of Art
The Orlando Museum of Art is located at 2416 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803.
ph (407) 896-4231
fx (407) 896-9920
info@omart.org


Orlando Science Center
Orlando Science Center-is 207,000 square-foot "hands-on" learning center with hundreds of interactives for all ages. Images surround you on the giant-screen of the Dr. Phillips CineDome.
Orlando Science Center
777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, Florida 32803-1291
Phone: 407.514.2000
Toll Free: 888.OSC.4FUN
Fax #: 407.514.2277
E-mail: Info@osc.org
www.osc.org


Pioneer Museum
Exhibits tracing Osceola County's history,nature walk,1890's house and store, research facilty: 10AM - 4PM Thursday-Saturday;Sunday 12PM - 4PM.
Kissimmee, Florida
Phone: 407-396-8644
$2 adults $1 children

 

Public Arts, City of Orlando
The City of Orlando Public Arts curates three galleries. They are free to the general public. Each gallery has ongoing show, which usually run three months. Two of the City of Orlando's main galleries are in downtown City Hall. The Terrace Gallery has been opened since City Hall was dedicated in 1992. The Terrace Gallery was originally designed to be a lecture room but it was quickly noticed the space would be better utilized as an exhibition space for local, national, and international artist in efforts to reflect the cities dedication to local artists as well as providing a space where outside artists can share their vision with our community. The Mayor's 2nd and 3rd Floor Gallery is a beautiful circular gallery space on the 3rd floor of City Hall, which overlooks the 2nd floor landing and extends down two long hallways. This gallery space is dedicated to only local Orlando artists. The gallery at Harry P. Leu Gardens is located within the historic Harry P. Leu Gardens Garden House, where a visitor may peruse the halls of this historic landmark and find revolving exhibitions displaying fine art of botanical themes as well as permanent works owned by the city.
Orlando City Hall Terrace Gallery
400 S. Orange Avenue
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon- 5 p.m.
Closed major Holidays; Orlando City Hall 2nd and 3rd Floor Mayor's Gallery
400 S. Orange Avenue
Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Closed major Holidays;

Sea in the City

www.orlandotropicalfishstore.com

 

Titanic the Experience

7324 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 248-1166
 
Trainland Trolley & Train Museum
8990 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 363-9002


Wells' Built Museum of African American History
Dr. William M. Wells was a prominent African-American physician in Orlando during the first half of the 20th century. He created the South Street Casino to host touring black bands and, since Orlando was rigorously segregated, he opened the Wells'Built Hotel next door to house the musicians. Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Ray Charles, Cab Calloway, Ivory Joe Hunter, and many other musical greats played the Casino and stayed at the hotel over the years. White Orlando didn't know what it was missing.
The Casino is gone now, but the hotel remains. It has been converted into a modest museum housing memorabilia of Orlando's African-American community along with some African art on loan from local collectors.
Dr. Well's home has been moved to the site of the Casino and will be restored and opened to the public.
511 West South Street, Orlando 32801
(407) 245-7535
Just west of I-4 near Church Street

www.pastinc.org


Winter Garden Heritage Museum
Displays of citrus labels,railroad memorabilia,community history and photographs. 1PM - 5PM Daily

Free
1 N. Main Street
Winter Garden
ph (407) 656-5544


WonderWorks - Upside Down Oddity on International Drive

An upside down attraction on International Drive, WonderWorks is a unique amusement park that challenges young minds, featuring over 100 amazing exhibits, interactive games, hands-on activities, displays and play areas that are fun and educational for the family. Incredible exhibits let you simulate hang gliding, horse racing, and hurricanes. Land the Discovery Space Shuttle, pilot the F14 and F18 fighter jets across blue skies, explore replicas of an Astronaut Space Suit and Mercury Capsule, play virtual basketball and soccer in a 3-D computer generated world, feel the infamous San Francisco earthquake of 1989, experience virtual combat in the Desert War, lie of on a bed of 3,500 sharp nails, get inside a gigantic bubble, create a 3-D impression of your body on the WonderWall, design and ride a high-speed rollercoaster, or play laser tag and zap your friends. The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show features spectacular magic and high-energy comedy. Visit www.wonderworksonline.com

WordSpring Discovery Center
The Orlando, Florida WordSpring Discovery Center offers you an opportunity to see the world and the Word in a whole new way. Immerse yourself in a living cultural adventure as you explore the history of the Bible, the world's languages and the ongoing work of Bible translation.
11221 John Wycliffe Blvd. in southeast Orange County near Moss Park
Phone: 407-852-3626
Toll Free: 1-800-WYCLIFFE
wordspring@wycliffe.org

 

Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts

227 E. Kennedy Boulevard
Eatonville, FL 32751
(407) 647-3307