Hello {!firstname_fix} and Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,
Congratulations to the Gainesville Swing Community. Last Sunday afternoon Josh held a large swing workshop and dance with Danielle Blouin. Even more impressive was Josh's Wednesday night swing party, with more than a dozen couples on the floor all from Gainesville. When I moved back to Gainesville in 2005, the only swing dancing was with the UF Swing Club. It has been a long road, but we now have a wonderful group of swing dancers from Gainesville. Thanks to all of you that have persisted and developed your skills. Thanks to those organizing swing dancing Cathy Jean, Essie Jennings, Josh Angel, Judi Markell, Maria Alvarez and Richard Nalli. It is a real pleasure to dance with all of you.
Registration for two classes for new dancers is open via Santa Fe College Community Education. Beginner classes are the best way to get new people into the dance community. Encourage those you know to sign up.
The classes are Super Simple Lindy Hop Swing Dancing 101 and International Folk Dancing 101. Sign up now here.
You have three days of Tango, starting Friday night with UF Tango Club, where Burcin and Alper provide some very nice instruction and music to dance to. Saturday night is the classiest dance in town, Tango Pavadita's milonga and Sunday morning the elegant Tango Pavadita brunch.
Lots of Swing this week. On Friday join UF Swing Club. Sunday evening come out for Lindy Swing and Hustle!. Tuesday join Richard for East Coast Swing and Wednesday join Essie for West Coast Swing. Take advantage of the more you dance the more you save program. Dance with Richard and Essie and get half off or more on Sunday night Lindy Swing. Next Friday October 28 is Josh's Halloween Swing Dance.
Monday night join my Israeli Folk Dancing at 7 pm at B'nai Israel for only $5 or free if you come to my Lindy Swing on Sunday.
Imperial Dance Studio's yearly showcase is next Saturday October 28. You must buy tickets in advance. imperialdancestudio@hotmail.com
Ocala Entertainment Complex has ballroom, latin and swing dancing every Thursday night from 7:30 to 10 for $7.50. Trish, ocaladancecenter@centurylink.net, 352-216-1657
October 31 come out for a fun and fascinating evening with internationally renowed professional Israeli, international and line dance choreographer and instructor Ira Weisburd's Israeli Folk Dance Workshop. Everyone with any dance experience can participate in this exciting evening. Ira will be teaching and you will be able to follow along even if you have never folk danced before. You will have a great time. Ira is just returning from tours of East Asia and the United States.
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126388034132392
Ira Weisburd's dance Seduced danced in Taiwan. This is nuts.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=arpza5TZoxs
Ira Weisburd's dance Cumbia Semana danced by some hot Asian ladies in Subang Jaya, Malaysia
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijJKJ8FoQgw
Truly an amazing world we live in.
Happy Dancing,
Andy
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Dance Schedule: confirm all programs before going
1. Friday 10/21 - Ballroom Dancing with Kay Picart
2. Friday 10/21 - UF Swing Club
3. Friday 10/21 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
4. Saturday 10/22 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
5. Sunday 10/23 - Tango Pavadita Brunch
6. Sunday 10/23 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
7. Monday 10/24 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
8. Monday 10/24 - UF Swing Club
9. Tuesday 10/25 - East Coast Swing with Richard
10. Wednesday 10/26 - UF Swing Club
11. Wednesday 10/26 - West Coast Swing with Essie
12. Thursday 10/27 - Tango in Ocala
13. Friday 10/28 - Angels and Devils Autism Fundraiser Dance and Costume Party
14. Friday 10/28 - Ballroom Dancing with Kay Picart
15. Friday 10/28 - Swing and Sway
16. Sunday 10/30 - Super Simple Lindy Hop Swing Dancing 101
17. Thursday 11/03 - West Coast Swing with Judi - possibly
18. Saturday 11/05 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh
19. Sunday 11/06 - Tango Pavadita Practica
20. Tuesday 11/08 - Death Letter Blues - first Tuesday only
21. Thu-Sun 11/10-13 - Tampa Bay Classic West Coast Swing
22. Saturday 11/12 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance
23. Wednesday 11/16 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh
24. Sunday 11/20 - 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
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:
- All life is a moment in relationship, when we are having a conversation together, that conversation has significance when both of us meet at the same level, with the same intensity, at the same time, that is love. ~ Krishnamurti
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1. Friday 10/21 - Ballroom Dancing with Kay Picart
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave
6:00 - 7:00 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. Friday 10/21 - 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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3. Friday 10/21 - 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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4. Saturday 10/22 - 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 10/23 - Tango Pavadita Brunch
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
11:00 - 2:00 : Tango lesson and practice and lovely brunch
$10, $5 Students
Steve, sl@stevelittler.com
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6. Sunday 10/23 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:00 - 8:30 : Lindy Swing Dance Class and Dancing
8:30 - 9:15 : 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 1 organized dance session 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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7. Monday 10/24 - 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
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8. Monday 10/24 - 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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9. Tuesday 10/25 - 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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10. Wednesday 10/26 - UF Swing Club
Ustler Hall, UF Campus
8:00 - 11:00
Free
www.FloridaSwingDance.com
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11. Wednesday 10/26 - 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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12. Thursday 10/27 - Foundations of Argentine Tango in Ocala
Las Palmas Restaurant, Ocala, FL
7:00 - 9:30 pm : Argentine Tango class
$10, $5 students for lesson
Free for practice, social dancing afterwards
David Chayes, david.chayes@gmail.com, 352-328-7916
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13. Friday 10/28 - Angels and Devils Autism Fundraiser Dance and Costume Party
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:30 - 8:30 West Coast Swing Lesson with Patti Jobst
8:30 - 12:00 West Coast Swing Dance
$5 for the lesson
$10 donation for the dance
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=212580248797520
Josh Angel, 352-514-4238, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
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14. Friday 10/28 - Ballroom Dancing with Kay Picart
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave
6:00 - 7:00 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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15. Friday 10/28 - 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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16. Sunday 10/30 - Super Simple Lindy Swing Dancing 101
6:00 - 7:00 : Lindy Swing Beginners Class
If this goes too slow, you are invited to stay for the following Intermdiate Swing and Hustle! classes.
You can also attend Israeli Dancing on Monday nights at B'nai Israel
Four weeks on Sunday evenings.
Sign up at Santa Fe College Community Education.
Andrew, publish@gainesvilledance.com, 352-327-3672
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17. Thursday 11/03 - West Coast Swing with Judi - possibly
Imperial Dance Studio, SW 34 Street
7:00 - 8:00 : Class
$35 Month
Judi Markell, jlmarkell10@comcast.net
352-375-7763, imperialdancestudio@hotmail.com, www.imperialdancestudio.net
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18. Saturday 11/05 - West Coast Swing Dance with Josh Angel
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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19. Sunday 11/06 - Tango Pavadita Practica
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
2:00 - 5:00 : Tango lesson and practice
$10, $5 Students
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125856820825823
Steve, sl@stevelittler.com
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20. Tuesday 11/08 - Death Letter Blues - Confirm before going
The Midnight, 223 S Main Street
9:00 - 10:00 Blues dancing lesson
10:00 - 12:00 Blues dancing
Free
GainesvilleBlues@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=156370187717441
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21. Thu-Sun 11/10-13 - Tampa Bay Classic West Coast Swing
Tradewinds Island Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL
www.TampaBayClassic.com
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=272236322790362
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22. Saturday 11/12 - 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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23. Wednesday 11/16 - 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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24. Sunday 11/20 - 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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