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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Sustainable UF Trade Show, Open House Raised Vegetable Gardening

Announcements

April 14, UF Lacrosse Green Game, 6:30 pm

April 16, Alachua County Home Grown Open House, 9am-2pm, Alachua County Extension Office

April 19, Sustainable Products Trade Show, 10am-2pm, Reitz Union Grand Ballroom

April 22, Observed Earth Day

April 28, Raised Vegatable Bed Gardening Workshop, 6:30-8:30pm, Alachua County Extension Office

April 29, Arbor Day

Turning Over a New Leaf

From the Director

April 14, 2011

Happy Earth Month!

It has been an exciting spring here at the Office of Sustainability. First and foremost, I'd like to invite you to visit our newly refreshed beta website – sustainable.ufl.edu. After many months reorganizing the site and redesigning the look, we hope the new site continues to deliver comprehensive content with a more user-friendly interface. Helping to keep you informed is one of the first and most important jobs we have, and this site is one of many tools that equip and empower you in your efforts to be part of a sustainable UF.

As a testament to your efforts, we hosted our Campus Earth Day event April 1.The event was a time to commend sustainability throughout UF over the past year, reflect on the goals and challenges that lie ahead, and for the community at large to get involved in simple, meaningful ways. We also hosted collections for various items, including office supplies, books, clothing and personal hazardous waste, and they were an enormous success. Students, staff and faculty dropping off a multitude of items for donation or proper disposal at sites across campus, and we had a record turnout for President Machen's speech and our Sustainable Solutions awards.

As President Machen noted, "If you threw a dart anywhere on our campus map, you would likely hit an area touched by our sustainability efforts. You may have seen solar cells atop Powell Hall, projected to produce over 91,000 kilowatt hours this year alone. Or, you may work or go to class in one of our 17 LEED-certified green buildings. You may park your car in the Norman or O'Connell Center garages that were recently retrofitted with energy-efficient lights, saving UF $28,000 and over 300,000 kilowatt hours a year. Better yet, you may have been one of the 9.3 million riders on RTS last year - up by over a million since we started on this path in 2006 and more than double the per capita ridership of other cities in Florida." Thank you all for your contributions to sustainability at UF. It has been a remarkable year, and these reflections leave me humbled and optimistic about continuing our pursuits.

We'd also like to thank the many partners we have worked with over the past few weeks to host a number of events and activities on campus: the Dean of Students Office, the Center for Leadership and Service, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, UF MBA and ACCENT for their support in hosting Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle on March 22; Cinema Verde in partnering with us to host a screening of the documentary "Tapped" on March 23; and the University of Florida News Bureau, University Athletic Association, and Physical Plant for their participation in this year's Earth Hour. The City of Gainesville and Alachua County also joined UF this year in marking Earth Hour, reflecting the synergistic goals and efforts continually taking shape in our community.

As part of UF's commitment to be Carbon Neutral by 2025, our office partnered with Neutral Gator to sponsor the nation's first ever carbon neutral Dance Marathon event and worked with event coordinators to encourage all participants to bring their own water bottles to help reduce waste. Dance Marathon at UF is already legendary: it is the third largest in country and raised $713,000 for the Children's Miracle Network at Shands Children's Hospital in 2011. It now has one more superlative to add to its history, and we look forward to working with future DM planners on more ways to make the event as sustainable as it is charitable. We have also partnered with the O'Connell Center to make spring commencement carbon neutral.

Another upcoming event to keep in mind is the Sustainable Products Trade Show on Tuesday, April 19. Join the Purchasing Department at their sixth annual show for a great opportunity to meet sustainable product vendors, try sustainable products, and learn more about UF's Sustainable Purchasing Policy. The event is open to the public and there will be free food and door prizes: 10am-2 pm in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom. For a full schedule of upcoming events, please visit our office calendar.

As the trees and flowers bloom across campus and we begin to prepare for break, it's a perfect time to think about ways to turn over a new leaf. From turning your home thermostat up during the day when you're away, to purchasing some local carbon offsets for those summer trips and installing a rain barrel for watering your landscape– summer provides unique opportunities for making small changes with big impacts.

Sincerely,
Anna Prizzia
Director, Office of Sustainability

Faces of Sustainability
Sharon C. Blansett
Assistant Director of Housing for Research & Organizational Development

With Sharon Blansett, associate director of Housing for Research and Organizational Development, at the helm of sustainability efforts, Housing and Residence Life's commitment runs deep. Light-switch covers and the "Computers Off!" campaign encourage energy conservation, clotheslines are being placed at various graduate and

family housing facilities, and the "Can You Take a 5 Minute Shower" shower timer program encourages and assists residents with conserving water. The shower timers, both an effective tool and one that is popular among students, was a recipient of a 2009 Sustainable Solution Award, and this past fall, the Housing team logged the most miles as part of the annual One Less Car Challenge.

Sharon's commitment does not stop there. For over five years, students living in the 24 University of Florida residence halls have been competing to be the most energy efficient and water conscious. Each January and February, the UF Eco-Challenge provides campus housing residents the opportunity to compete against each other in waste reduction and resource conservation, while also providing numerous other way to get informed and engaged on sustainability at UF. The program is sponsored and coordinated by UF Housing and Residence Education and the Inter-Residence Hall Association (IRHA), with support from the Office of Sustainability and Gator Dining Services. The first month of the challenge focuses on water conservation, and the second on energy reduction, with activities to reduce waste promoted throughout both months. Sharon is one of many who has been instrumental in the growing success and continued expansion of the Eco-Challenge, and comprehensive sustainability programming in Housing, acting as an advisor to Britany Ziems, IRHA's environmental concerns director.

Read more about Sharon's efforts...

UF Conducts Organics Audits at campus dining locations

As one of many efforts working to understand the University of Florida's waste streams, Gator Dining Services, in partnership with the Office of Sustainability, began conducting audits of the organics waste stream at University of Florida dining facilities. Gator Dining's Sustainability Manager, Dana Falstad, UF Zero Waste Coordinator, Joseph Floyd, and Office of Sustainability Intern, Kathleen Kirsch, spent many hours sorting waste, weighing food, and educating staff and students about food waste reduction at Broward Fresh Food Company, Gator Corner, Burger King, and the Reitz Union.

Based upon an initial waste audit conducted in 2005, organics accounts for over 15% of UF's total waste footprint, and thus presents a considerable challenge in meeting the university's zero waste goal. The information yielded from this organics specific audit will help critically inform the development and implementation of a comprehensive campus composting program.

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Gator CSA program returning for fall

The Office of Sustainability is proud to announce that the pilot year of the Gator CSA program has been a wonderful success! This year's season is beginning to wrap up, but we encourage everyone to sign up for next year's program. In a Community Supported A

griculture (CSA) program, local consumers become farm members by paying a given amount of money at the beginning of the season, either as a lump sum or as installments. The up-front payment helps buy the seed and other inputs necessary for the season, allowing the farmer to concentrate on land stewardship and growing good food that is provided to consumers fresh and local each week.

Sign-ups with farmers begin on April 1st and will continue until all of the farmers' spots are filled. In addition to our location on Bledsoe Drive, we are adding a second CSA drop-off location near Shands and the Health Science Center next fall. Pickups will also remain on Monday late afternoons-evenings. Whether you are faculty, staff, or student, the CSA program is for you! Gator CSA member Jeff Feller puts it best: "Every Monday is like Christmas day for me. You pick up your CSA…and it keeps on giving all week."

Please email info@sustainability.ufl.edu or visit sustainable.ufl.edu/gatorcsafor more information. Hope to see you in the fall!

The question is not 'Can you make a difference?' You already do make a difference. It's just a matter of what kind of a difference you want to make during your life on this planet.

-- Julia Butterfly Hill

UF Office of Sustainability, P.O. Box 113111, Gainesville, FL 32611; (352) 392-7581.
For more information or questions, contact: info@sustainability.ufl.edu

Swing Dance Party Tonight

Hello Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,

Tonight is our Swinging Soul Dance at 308 West. Doors open at 8:30, followed by a short lesson on the Rhythm Turn and dancing. Come over after Judi's West Coast Swing class and get in some practice.
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178549702187755

No Israeli dancing until May 2 because of Passover.

Lots of other dancing going on. Details of each event follow the Schedule below.

Some highlights are UF Swing Spring Formal Saturday night, Tango Milonga Saturday night, Vintage Waltz Brunch Sunday and Kathie Kline Birthday Dance Sunday afternoon.

Next weekend April 21-24 is O-Jam West Coast Swing Weekend in Orlando.
www.orlandojackandjilljam.com

Happy Dancing,

Andy

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Schedule: confirm all programs before going

1. Thursday 4/14 - Swinging Soul Dance Party

2. Thursday 4/14 - Tango in Ocala

3. Thursday 4/14 - West Coast Swing with Judi

4. Friday 4/15 - UF Tango Club at 308 West

5. Saturday 4/16 - UF Swing Spring Formal Dance

6. Saturday 4/16 - Tango Pavadita Milonga

7. Sunday 4/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

8. Sunday 4/17 - Kathie Kline Birthday Dance Party

9. Sunday 4/17 - Hustle!

10. Tuesday 4/19 - Waltz

11. Tuesday 4/19 - Death Letter Blues

12. Wednesday 4/20 - UF Swing Club

13. Wednesday 4/20 - West Coast Swing with Essie

14. Thursday 4/21 - Tango in Ocala

15. Thursday 4/21 - West Coast Swing with Judi

16. Sunday 4/24 - Tango Pavadita Brunch

17. Friday 4/22 - UF Swing Club

18. Friday 4/22 - UF Tango Club at 308 West

19. Thursday 4/28 - Balboa with Christian

20. Wednesday 5/4 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh

21. Saturday 5/14 - Ballroom Dance at Maria Alvarez

Other:

Argentine Tango with Andrea Pham on Wednesdays in a NW private home. pham.andrea@gmail.com

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

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

Ballroom Semi-Private Classes with Caroline Picart in private homes. cjpicart@gmail.com

Brazilian Street Dance, Capoeira and Samba at 3008 West. See www.GainesvilleDance.com/DanceCalendar.aspx

Latin dancing on Tuesdays 8-10 class and 10-11 free dance social, Thursdays 8-10 class and Sundays 5-7, Bachata, Cha Cha, Salsa at the Unified Training Center, $6/hour. leydi@salsacalientestudios.com

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

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Quotes:

- It is never too late to give up our prejudices. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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1. Thursday 4/14 - Swinging Soul Dance Party

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

8:30 - 8:40 : Doors Open

8:40 - 9:10 : Dance lesson on the Rhythm Turn

9:10 - 11:00 : Advanced Hustle!

$10, $5 students

Includes Israeli dancing on Monday nights

Andrew, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com

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2. Thursday 4/14 - 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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3. Thursday 4/14 - West Coast Swing with Judi

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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4. Friday 4/15 - UF Tango Club at 308 West

Gainesville Dance and Music 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, http://grove.ufl.edu/~tango

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5. Saturday 4/16 - Tango Pavadita Milonga

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:30 - 8:30 : Arentine Tango technique, all levels

8:30 - 12:00 : Milonga

$10, $5 Students

Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments

Steve, sl@stevelittler.com

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6. Saturday 4/16 - UF Swing Club Spring Formal

Rion Ballroom, Reitz Union, UF Campus

7:00 - 12:00

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=164545816931771

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7. Sunday 4/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

Gainesville Dance and Music 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 4/17 - Kathie Kline West Coast Swing Dance Birthday Party

Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street

3:00 - West Coast Swing dancing

Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com

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9. Sunday 4/17 - Hustle!

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:00 - 8:00 : Beginners Hustle!

8:00 - 9:00 : Intermediate Hustle!

9:00 - 9:30 : Advanced Hustle!

$10, $5 students

Includes Israeli dancing on Monday nights

Andrew, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com

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10. Tuesday 4/19 - Waltz

Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Ave

6:45 - 9:15 : Lesson and dancing

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

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11. Tuesday 4/19 - Death Letter Blues

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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12. Wednesday 4/20 - UF Swing Club

Ustler Hall, UF Campus

8:00 - 11:00

Free

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

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13. Wednesday 4/20 - West Coast Swing with Essie

Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street

7:00 - West Coast Swing class and dancing

$3 members, $5 non-members

Essie Jennings, essie.jennings@gmail.com

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14. Thursday 4/14 - 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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15. Thursday 4/14 - West Coast Swing with Judi

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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16. Sunday 4/24 - Tango Pavadita Brunch

Gainesville Dance and Music 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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17. Friday 4/22 - UF Swing Club

Unified Training Center, 809 W University Ave

8:00 - 11:00

Free

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

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18. Friday 4/22 - UF Tango Club at 308 West

Gainesville Dance and Music 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, http://grove.ufl.edu/~tango

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19. Thursday 4/28 - Balboa with Christian

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

8:30 - 9:30 : Balboa lesson

9:30 - 11:00 : Balboa dancing

$10, $5 students

Christian, 352-514-7411, dcamp@alumni.ufl.edu

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20. Wednesday 5/04 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh

Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street

7:00 - West Coast Swing dancing

$3 members, $5 non-members

Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com

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21. Saturday 5/14 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance

Imperial Dance Studio, SW 34 Street

8:30 - 11:00 : Dancing

$7 Members, $10 General

www.ImperialDanceStudio.net

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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Israeli Dancing Monday, Contra Dance Sunday at UF

Hello Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dancers,

Come out Monday for Israeli Dancing. We have been going through many classic dances. Choreographer Jonathan Gabbay passed away. May his memory be a blessing. These are some of his dances. The ones with an asterisk we did last week.

- Beit Halomotai*

- Besadot Yerukim

- Milev El Lev

- Mishehu Holech Tamid Iti

- Od Yishama

- Shalom Al Israel

- Sham Harey Golan*

- Shir Al Etz

- Simchu Na

- Sisu Et Yerushalayim

- Sulam Ya'akov*

- Tzadik Katamar *

- Veshuv Itchem

- Yedid Nefesh*

Sunday at 4 is a Contra Dance at UF in the Reitz Union.

Thursday is the Swinging Soul Dance Party at 308 West starting at 8:30 with a short lesson on the Rhythm Turn.

Happy Dancing,

Andy

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Schedule: confirm all programs before going

1. Sunday 4/10 - Contra Dance at UF

2. Monday 4/11 - English Country Dance

3. Monday 4/11 - Israeli Dancing with Andy

4. Tuesday 4/12 - Line Dancing

5. Wednesday 4/13 - Israeli Dancing at Kol Simcha

6. Thursday 4/14 - Swinging Soul Dance Party

7. Friday 4/15 - International Folk Dancing

8. Saturday 4/16 - Contra Dance

9. Sunday 4/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

10. Sunday 5/01 - Contra Dance

Article: Funny Lines from Glasgow

Other:

Capeoira at 308 West - Tue, Wed, Thu and Sat. See www.GainesvilleDance.com/DanceCalendar.aspx

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

Contra Dancing in Melrose - first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7pm at Shake Rag Art and Culture Center. Susie Rudder calling. Live music. $5. Corky Culver, sisorbit@windstream.net

Contra Dancing at O'leno State Park - third Sunday of the month at 2pm

Step Dancing with Piper Call. www.PiperCallDance.com

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

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Quotes:

- After watching the video, I realized the communication between the dance partners is the most important thing and you cannot see that on the video. ~ Tatiana

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1. Sunday 4/10 - Contra Dance at UF

Rion Ballroom, Reitz Union, UF Campus

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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2. Monday 4/11 - English Country Dance

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:00 - 9:30

Annette Merritt, flamerritt@hotmail.com

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3. Monday 4/11 - Israeli Dancing with Andy

Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd

7:00 - 8:30 : Israeli Circle Dances

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, you can come here for free.

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

www.IsraeliPartnerDancing.com

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4. Tuesday 4/12 - Line Dancing with Sandi Larkins

Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street

6:00 - 8:15 - Line dancing

Sandi Larkins, ridesthewind@gmail.com

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5. Wednesday 4/13 - 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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6. Thursday 4/14 - Swinging Soul Dance Party

GDMA, 308 West University Ave

8:00 - 9:00 : Dance lesson

9:00 - 11:00+ : Social Dancing Mostly Slower Swing

$10, $5 Students

Starts exactly on time.

For all levels of experience. Newcomers welcome.

No partner needed.

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

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7. Friday 4/15 - International Folk Dancing

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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8. Saturday 4/16 - 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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9. Sunday 4/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

Gainesville Dance and Music 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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10. Sunday 5/01 - 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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Swing Dance Party Next Thursday, Ballroom Dance Saturday, Tango 101 a Week Away

Hello Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,

This weekend is dancing as usual, plus Maria Alvarez' monthly ballroom dance on Saturday night and a Contra dance at the Reitz Union on Sunday at 4 pm.

Friday UF Tango is at 308 West. When that ends at 11, make the short 5 block walk to the UTC and get in an hour with the UF Swing Club.

Saturday night Argentine Tango Pavadito holds their milonga at 308 West.

On Sunday, come back to 308 West for Hustle at 7.

The Swinging Soul Dance Party at 308 West is coming up Thursday April 14, with a short lesson on the Rhythm Turn. Go to Judi's West Coast Swing class at Imperial Dance Studio and come by afterwards to put what you learn into practise.

Tuesdays this month, Richard is hosting Waltz classes at the Boltin Center.

A week from Saturday, on April 16 starts Argentine Tango 101, the fastest to get you out there.

Happy Dancing,

Andy

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Schedule: confirm all programs before going

1. Friday 4/08 - UF Swing Club

2. Friday 4/08 - UF Tango Club at 308 West

3. Saturday 4/09 - Ballroom Dance at Maria Alvarez

4. Saturday 4/09 - Tango Pavadita Milonga

5. Sunday 4/10 - Hustle!

6. Tuesday 4/12 - Waltz

7. Tuesday 4/12 - Death Letter Blues

8. Wednesday 4/13 - UF Swing Club

9. Wednesday 4/13 - West Coast Swing with Essie

10. Thursday 4/14 - Tango in Ocala

11. Thursday 4/14 - West Coast Swing with Judi

12. Thursday 4/14 - Swinging Soul Dance Party

13. Sunday 4/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

14. Sunday 4/17 - Kathie Kline Birthday Dance Party

15. Sunday 4/24 - Tango Pavadita Brunch

16. Thursday 4/28 - Balboa with Christian

17. Wednesday 5/4 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh

Other:

Argentine Tango with Andrea Pham on Wednesdays in a NW private home. pham.andrea@gmail.com

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

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

Ballroom Semi-Private Classes with Caroline Picart in private homes. cjpicart@gmail.com

Brazilian Street Dance, Capoeira and Samba at 3008 West. See www.GainesvilleDance.com/DanceCalendar.aspx

Latin dancing on Tuesdays 8-10 class and 10-11 free dance social, Thursdays 8-10 class and Sundays 5-7, Bachata, Cha Cha, Salsa at the Unified Training Center, $6/hour. leydi@salsacalientestudios.com

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

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Quotes:

- After watching the video, I realized the communication between the dance partners is the most important thing and you cannot see that on the video. ~ Tatiana

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1. Friday 4/08 - UF Swing Club

Unified Training Center, 809 W University Ave

8:00 - 11:00

Free

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

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2. Friday 4/08 - UF Tango Club at 308 West

Gainesville Dance and Music 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, http://grove.ufl.edu/~tango

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3. Saturday 4/09 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance

Imperial Dance Studio, SW 34 Street

8:30 - 11:00 : Dancing

$7 Members, $10 General

www.ImperialDanceStudio.net

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4. Saturday 4/09 - Tango Pavadita Milonga

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:30 - 8:30 : Arentine Tango technique, all levels

8:30 - 12:00 : Milonga

$10, $5 Students

Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments

Steve, sl@stevelittler.com

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5. Sunday 4/10 - Hustle!

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:00 - 8:00 : Beginners Hustle!

8:00 - 9:00 : Intermediate Hustle!

9:00 - 9:30 : Advanced Hustle!

$10, $5 students

Includes Israeli dancing on Monday nights

Andrew, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com

www.DanceSwing.info

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6. Tuesday 4/12 - Waltz

Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Ave

6:45 - 9:15 : Lesson and dancing

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

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7. Tuesday 4/12 - Death Letter Blues

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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8. Wednesday 4/13 - UF Swing Club

Ustler Hall, UF Campus

8:00 - 11:00

Free

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

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9. Wednesday 4/13 - West Coast Swing with Essie

Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street

7:00 - West Coast Swing class and dancing

$3 members, $5 non-members

Essie Jennings, essie.jennings@gmail.com

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10. Thursday 4/14 - 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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11. Thursday 4/14 - West Coast Swing with Judi

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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12. Thursday 4/14 - Swinging Soul Dance Party

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

8:30 - 8:40 : Doors Open

8:40 - 9:10 : Dance lesson on the Rhythm Turn

9:10 - 11:00 : Advanced Hustle!

$10, $5 students

Includes Israeli dancing on Monday nights

Andrew, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com

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13. Sunday 4/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

Gainesville Dance and Music 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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14. Sunday 4/17 - Kathie Kline West Coast Swing Dance Birthday Party

Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street

3:00 - West Coast Swing dancing

Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com

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15. Sunday 4/24 - Tango Pavadita Brunch

Gainesville Dance and Music 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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16. Thursday 4/28 - Balboa with Christian

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

8:30 - 9:30 : Balboa lesson

9:30 - 11:00 : Balboa dancing

$10, $5 students

Christian, 352-514-7411, dcamp@alumni.ufl.edu

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17. Wednesday 5/04 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh

Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street

7:00 - West Coast Swing dancing

$3 members, $5 non-members

Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com

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Friday, April 1, 2011

Israeli Workshop, Brazilian Dance, Contra

Hello Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dancers,

Tony Arroyo's Israeli Dance workshop with Dany Benshalom and Ruthy Slann is this weekend, Saturday night and Sunday.

Vernals Contra Dance Weekend is this weekend.
www.tarabolker.com/vernals

Juliana Azoubel has two fantastic Brazilian dance one-hour workshops this weekend, suitable for everyone.

Sunday at 4 is a Contra Dance at the Boltin Center.

Israeli Dancing is at B'nai Israel on Monday from 7 to 8:30. We have been reviewing classic Israeli dances. Come on out to add these timeless dances to your repetoire.

Contra Dancing Saturday at O'leno State Park at 2pm and on Sunday at 3:30 in the Reitz Union Rion Ballroom.

Happy Dancing,
Andy

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Schedule: confirm all programs before going

1. Saturday 4/02 - Brazilian Dance with Juliana Azoubel

2. Sat-Sun 4/2-3 - Israeli Dance Workshop with Dany Benshalom

3. Sunday 4/03 - Brazilian Dance with Juliana Azoubel

4. Sunday 4/03 - Contra Dance

5. Monday 4/04 - English Country Dance

6. Monday 4/04 - Israeli Dancing with Andy

7. Tuesday 4/05 - Line Dancing

8. Wednesday 4/06 - Israeli Dancing at Kol Simcha

9. Friday 4/08 - International Folk Dancing

10. Sunday 4/10 - Contra Dance at UF

11. Thursday 4/14 - Swinging Soul Dance Party

12. Saturday 4/16 - Contra Dance

13. Sunday 4/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

Article: Funny Lines from Glasgow

Other:

Capeoira at 308 West - Tue, Wed, Thu and Sat. See www.GainesvilleDance.com/DanceCalendar.aspx

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

Contra Dancing in Melrose - first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7pm at Shake Rag Art and Culture Center. Susie Rudder calling. Live music. $5. Corky Culver, sisorbit@windstream.net

Contra Dancing at O'leno State Park - third Sunday of the month at 2pm

Step Dancing with Piper Call. www.PiperCallDance.com

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

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Quotes:

- You are only given a little spark of madness. You must not lose it. ~ Robin Williams

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1. Saturday 4/02 - Brazilian Dance with Juliana Azoubel

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

1:30 - 2:30 : Brazilian Dance

$10

Andrew, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com

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2. Saturday-Sunday 4/02-03 - Israeli Dance Workshop

Westwood Middle School

6:30 - 10:30 : Saturday night dance party

9:30 - 5:30 : Sunday workshop

Tony, 352-485-1210

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3. Sunday 4/03 - Brazilian Dance with Juliana Azoubel

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

12:30 - 1:30 : Brazilian Dance

$10

Andrew, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com

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4. Sunday 4/03 - 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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5. Monday 4/04 - English Country Dance

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:00 - 9:30

Annette Merritt, flamerritt@hotmail.com

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6. Monday 4/04 - Israeli Dancing with Andy

Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd

7:00 - 8:30 : Israeli Circle Dances

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, you can come here for free.

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

www.IsraeliPartnerDancing.com

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7. Tuesday 4/05 - Line Dancing with Sandi Larkins

Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street

6:00 - 8:15 - Line dancing

Sandi Larkins, ridesthewind@gmail.com

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8. Wednesday 4/06 - 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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9. Friday 4/08 - International Folk Dancing

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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10. Sunday 4/10 - Contra Dance at UF

Rion Ballroom, Reitz Union, UF Campus

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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11. Thursday 4/14 - Swinging Soul Dance Party

GDMA, 308 West University Ave

8:00 - 9:00 : Dance lesson

9:00 - 11:00+ : Social Dancing Mostly Slower Swing

$10, $5 Students

Starts exactly on time.

For all levels of experience. Newcomers welcome.

No partner needed.

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

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12. Saturday 4/16 - 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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13. Sunday 4/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

Gainesville Dance and Music 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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Article: Funny Lines from Glasgow

[A friend of mine sent the following to me. Have no idea if it is true, but it is funny. Enjoy, Andy]

These are sentences exactly as typed by medical secretaries in National Health Service Greater Glasgow

1. The patient has no previous history of suicide.

2. Patient has left her white blood cells at another hospital.

3. Patient's medical history has been remarkably insignificant with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days.

4. She has no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night.

5. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year.

6. On the second day the knee was better and on the third day it disappeared.

7. The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be depressed.

8. The patient has been depressed since she began seeing me in 1993.

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Outrageous! City officials have banned dancing in Gainesville this weekend.

Hello Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,

Just kidding. Today is my niece's birthday, April 1. The rest is for real, honest.

Some important changes to the schedule, so pay attention.

Start your weekend Friday night with UF Tango at 308 West, who is hosting a visiting group of Tango teachers, dancers and musicians.

Or with UF Swing Club's April Fool's dance at the UTC, or both. They are only 5 blocks apart.

Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 catch Juliana Azoubel's fantastic Brazilian dance class at 308 West. Juliana is holding another class on Sunday from 12:30 to 1. These classes are something special. Wow, the Brazilians can move!

We have rescheduled the Swinging Soul Dance Party at 308 West to Thursday April 14, to avoid a conflict with Richard's dance. There is no Tango this Saturday night at 308 West either.

So, come out to the Boltin Center on Saturday night for Richard's Mostly Swing Dance. This is sure to be a lot of fun.

Maybe, if you are nice to me, after Richard's party we may move over to 308 West for late night dancing.

After Juliana's Sunday class, stay for Tango Pavadita's practica, an opportunity for beginners to learn in a casual atmosphere.

Or head back to the Boltin Center for a Contra Dance at 4. www.GodsDance.org

Either way, come back to 308 West Sunday night at 7 for Hustle!

Your admission to Hustle, gets you into Israeli Dancing for free on Monday night at B'nai Israel at 7.

Next Wednesday is Josh Angel's First Wednesday of the Month Party with a mystery guest DJ.

The International Hustle and Salsa Conference is in Orlando this weekend. www.HustleAndSalsa.com

Happy Dancing,

Andy

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Schedule: confirm all programs before going

1. Friday 4/01 - UF Swing Club

2. Friday 4/01 - UF Tango Club at 308 West

3. Saturday 4/02 - Brazilian Dance with Juliana Azoubel

4. Saturday 4/02 - Mostly Swing Dance at the Boltin Center

5. Sunday 4/03 - Brazilian Dance with Juliana Azoubel

6. Sunday 4/03 - Tango Pavadita Practica

7. Sunday 4/03 - Hustle!

8. Tuesday 4/05 - East Coast Swing

9. Tuesday 4/05 - Death Letter Blues

10. Wednesday 4/06 - UF Swing Club

11. Wednesday 4/06 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh

12. Thursday 4/07 - Tango in Ocala

13. Thursday 4/07 - West Coast Swing with Judi

14. Saturday 4/09 - Ballroom Dance at Maria Alvarez

15. Saturday 4/09 - Tango Pavadita Milonga

16. Wednesday 4/13 - West Coast Swing with Essie

17. Thursday 4/14 - Swinging Soul Dance Party

18. Sunday 4/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

19. Sunday 4/24 - Tango Pavadita Brunch

20. Thursday 4/28 - Balboa with Christian

Article: Funny Lines from Glasgow

Other:

Argentine Tango with Andrea Pham on Wednesdays in a NW private home. pham.andrea@gmail.com

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

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

Ballroom Semi-Private Classes with Caroline Picart in private homes. cjpicart@gmail.com

Brazilian Street Dance, Capoeira and Samba at 3008 West. See www.GainesvilleDance.com/DanceCalendar.aspx

Latin dancing on Tuesdays 8-10 class and 10-11 free dance social, Thursdays 8-10 class and Sundays 5-7, Bachata, Cha Cha, Salsa at the Unified Training Center, $6/hour. leydi@salsacalientestudios.com

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Quotes:

- You are only given a little spark of madness. You must not lose it. ~ Robin Williams

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1. Friday 4/01 - UF Swing Club

Unified Training Center, 809 W University Ave

8:00 - 11:00

Free

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

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2. Friday 4/02 - UF Tango Club at 308 West

Gainesville Dance and Music 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, http://grove.ufl.edu/~tango

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3. Saturday 4/02 - Brazilian Dance with Juliana Azoubel

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

1:30 - 2:30 : Brazilian Dance

$10

Starts exactly on time. Come early to sign in.

Andrew, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com

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4. Saturday 4/02 - Mostly Swing Dance at the Boltin Center

Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Ave

7:45 - 11:00 : Dancing

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

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5. Sunday 4/03 - Brazilian Dance with Juliana Azoubel

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

12:30 - 1:30 : Brazilian Dance

$10

Starts exactly on time. Come early to sign in.

Andrew, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com

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6. Sunday 4/03 - Tango Pavadita Practica

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

2:00 - 5:00 : Tango lesson and practice

$10, $5 Students

Steve, sl@stevelittler.com

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7. Sunday 4/03 - Hustle!

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:00 - 8:00 : Beginners Hustle!

8:00 - 9:00 : Intermediate Hustle!

9:00 - 9:30 : Advanced Hustle!

$10, $5 students

Includes Israeli dancing on Monday nights

Andrew, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com

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8. Tuesday 4/05 - East Coast Swing

Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Ave

6:45 - 9:15 : Lesson and dancing

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

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9. Tuesday 4/05 - Death Letter Blues

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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10. Wednesday 4/06 - UF Swing Club

Ustler Hall, UF Campus

8:00 - 11:00

Free

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

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11. Wednesday 4/06 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh

Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street

7:00 - West Coast Swing dancing

$3 members, $5 non-members

Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com

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12. Thursday 4/07 - 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. Thursday 4/07 - West Coast Swing with Judi

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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14. Saturday 4/09 - Ballroom Dance at Maria Alvarez

Imperial Dance Studio

8:30 - 11:00 Ballroom dance

$7 Members, $10 Public

www.ImperialDanceStudio.net

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15. Saturday 4/09 - Tango Pavadita Milonga

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:30 - 8:30 : Arentine Tango technique, all levels

8:30 - 12:00 : Milonga

$10, $5 Students

Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments

Steve, sl@stevelittler.com

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16. Wednesday 4/13 - West Coast Swing with Essie

Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street

7:00 - West Coast Swing class and dancing

$3 members, $5 non-members

Essie Jennings, essie.jennings@gmail.com

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17. Thursday 4/14 - Swinging Soul Dance Party

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

8:30 - 8:40 : Doors Open

8:40 - 9:10 : Dance lesson on the Rhythm Turn

9:10 - 11:00 : Advanced Hustle!

$10, $5 students

Includes Israeli dancing on Monday nights

Andrew, 352-327-2378, publish@gainesvilledance.com

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18. Sunday 4/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

Gainesville Dance and Music 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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19. Sunday 4/24 - Tango Pavadita Brunch

Gainesville Dance and Music 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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20. Thursday 4/28 - Balboa with Christian

Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue

8:30 - 9:30 : Balboa lesson

9:30 - 11:00 : Balboa dancing

$10, $5 students

Christian, 352-514-7411, dcamp@alumni.ufl.edu

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Article: Funny Lines from Glasgow

[A friend of mine sent the following to me. Have no idea if it is true, but it is funny. Enjoy, Andy]

These are sentences exactly as typed by medical secretaries in National Health Service Greater Glasgow

1. The patient has no previous history of suicide.

2. Patient has left her white blood cells at another hospital.

3. Patient's medical history has been remarkably insignificant with only a 40 pound weight gain in the past three days.

4. She has no rigors or shaking chills, but her husband states she was very hot in bed last night.

5. Patient has chest pain if she lies on her left side for over a year.

6. On the second day the knee was better and on the third day it disappeared.

7. The patient is tearful and crying constantly. She also appears to be depressed.

8. The patient has been depressed since she began seeing me in 1993.

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