Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Israeli Dancing tonight, Gainesville Dance Festival Passes, Zumba

Hello Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dancers,
 
We are having Israeli dancing tonight.
 
Come out for Zumba on Saturdays from 1 to 2 at 308 West.
 
Dance Samba on Monday with Corey from 5 to 6 at 308 West.
 
From 7 to 9:30 on Monday enjoy English Country dancing with live music at 308 West.
 
No International dancing on Friday. International Folk dancing resumes Friday March 30.
 
You can now get discounted Gainesville Dance Festival Passes for only $25 here
 
We have a bunch of beginner classes starting up in April via Santa Fe College Community Education, most at 308 West. If you want to take up a new dance or know anyone who wants to get started, this is the time. You can sign up at
 
1. Ballroom Dancing starts Tuesday 7 to 9 pm on April 10, at Gainesville High School
 
2. Brazilian Samba starts Monday 5 to 6 pm on April 9
 
3. Contra Dancing 101 starts Sunday 5 to 6 pm on April 8
 
4. Israeli Folk Dancing 101 starts Monday 7 to 8 pm on April 9
 
5. Lindy Swing Dancing 101 starts Sunday 6 to 7 pm on April 8
 
6. Nia Movement and Fitness starts Monday 6 to 7 pm on April 23, listed under Health and Fitness
 
7. Tango 101 starts Tuesday 6 to 7 pm on April 10
 
Happy Dancing,
Andy
 
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Gainesville and Ocala Brazilian, Clogging, Contra, English, Folk, Israeli and International Dancing Calendar
 
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In this Newsletter
 
Schedule: confirm all programs before going
 
1. Tuesday 3/20 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
2. Wednesday 3/21 - Israeli Dancing at Kol Simcha
3. Saturday 3/24 - Zumba
4. Sunday 3/25 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101-B
5. Sunday 3/25 - Swing and Hustle Dancing
6. Monday 3/26 - Rio-Style Samba with Corey
7. Monday 3/26 - English Country Dance
8. Friday 3/30 - International Folk Dancing
9. Fri-Sun 3/30-4/1 - Gainesville Dance Festival
10. Sunday 4/01 - Contra Dance
11. Saturday 4/21 - Contra Dance
12. Sunday 4/22 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
 
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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:
 
- If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes. ~ Clement of Alexandria, 150-211
 
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1. Tuesday 3/27 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:30 - 8:30 : Israeli Dancing Beginners
8:30 - 9:00 : Israeli Dancing Intermediate
9:00 - 9:30 : Israeli Partner Dancing
 
Starts exactly on time.
For all levels of experience. Newcomers welcome.
No partner needed.
 
$5 per family. Ages 22 and under free.
 
If you pay full price ($10) at my Sunday Swing and Hustle, you can come Israeli Dancing for free.
 
Andrew, publish@gainesvilledance.com, 352-327-7121
 
 
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2. Wednesday 3/21 - 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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3. Saturday 3/24 - Zumba
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
1:00 - 2:00 : Zumba
 
Jarred, 954-907-4964, jared.h.mussen@ufl.edu
 
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4. Sunday 3/25 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101-B
 
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.
 
Or $10 per class
 
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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5. Sunday 3/25 - Swing and Hustle!
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:00 - 8:15 : Swing Dance Class and Dancing
8:15 - 9:30 : Hustle!
 
$10 general, $5 students per night.
Includes Israeli Dancing with Andy that week too.
 
Special program, the more you dance, the more you save. Pay for any organized dancing during the prior week and get in for only $5.
 
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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6. Monday 3/26 - Rio-Style Samba with Corey
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
5:00 - 6:00
 
$6 - $10
 
Corey Souza, 352-316-0682, corey@sconnection.net
 
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7. Monday 3/26 - English Country Dance
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:00 - 9:30
 
$5
 
Annette Merritt, flamerritt@hotmail.com
 
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8. Friday 3/30 - 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. Fri-Sun 3/30-4/1 - Gainesville Dance Festival
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
Friday March 30 through Sunday April 1
 
Sample 14 different dances, 24 hours of dancing. Most sessions have a lesson for newcomers.
 
Come out for a fantastic weekend of dancing at the Gainesville Dance Festival.
 
Take this opportunity to explore other types of dance you have not done before.
 
Everyone welcome. No experience and no partner needed.
 
Friday night Tango from 8 pm to midnight. Saturday 2 to midnight, variety of social dances: English country, waltz, zydeco, west coast swing, blues. Sunday noon to 9 pm folk and social dancing: capoeira, Zumba, samba, fun folk dance mixers, ballroom dancing, lindy swing, Sacred Groove.
 
Schedule (subject to change)
 
Friday March 31
8 – 9:30 pm: UF Tango Club lesson (UF students free)
9:30 – 12:30 am: Tango Pavadita milonga (UF students free)
 
Saturday March 31
2 – 4 pm: English Country Dancing
4 – 6 pm: Vintage Waltz
6 – 8 pm: Zydeco and Cajun
8 – 11 pm: West Coast Swing
11 – 1 am: Blues Dancing (students $5)
 
Sunday April 1
12 – 1 pm: Capoeira
1 – 2 pm: Zumba
2 – 3 pm: Samba
3 – 4 pm: Folk Dance Mixers
4 – 6 pm: Ballroom with Ray and Eileen
6 – 7 pm: Lindy Swing
7 – 9 pm: Sacred Groove ($12 - weekend pass holders
          get priority entrance to Sacred Groove)
 
 
Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
 
 
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14. Sunday 4/01 - 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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5. Saturday 4/21 - 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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8. Sunday 4/22 - 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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Friday, March 16, 2012

Gainesville Dance Festival Passes for Sale, Free Zumba, New Tango Beginners Tonight

Hello Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,
 
Advanced purchase Gainesville Dance Festival Passes now available for only $25 by March 21, 3 days, 14 dance sessions, priority to Sacred Groove, $70 in free dance classes after the Festival. For the complete schedule and prices see
 
UF Swing Club and UF Tango are in session tonight, Friday.
 
Free Zumba Dance Party thrown by Swamp Fitness on Saturday from 1 to 2 pm at 308 West. Come on out.
 
This Saturday night join Tango Y Te for an elegant Argentine Tango milonga with a beginner lesson at 8 and dancing thereafter, at 308 West.
 
Also Saturday night is a Contra Dance at the Boltin Center at 8 pm and another Contra Dance at 4 pm on Sunday at the Reitz Union.
 
This Sunday is the monthly Waltz Brunch at 308 West.
 
Sunday evening come out for Lindy Swing 101 from 6 to 7 at 308 West. Stay afterwards for Swing for more experienced dancers from 7 to 8:30 and then from 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle!
 
Tuesday Richard teaches East Coast Swing.
 
Wednesday Essie is having the monthly Wednesday night West Coast Swing Dance party.
 
Thursday Judi teaches West Coast Swing.
 
Visit the Gainesville Dance Festival Facebook event page, confirm your attendance and invite your friends.
 
Happy Dancing,
Andy
 
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In this Newsletter
 
Dance Schedule: confirm all programs before going
 
1. Friday 3/16 - UF Swing Club
2. Friday 3/16 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
3. Saturday 3/17 - Zumba
4. Saturday 3/17 - Tango Y Te
5. Sunday 3/18 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
6. Sunday 3/18 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101
7. Sunday 3/18 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
8. Tuesday 3/20 - East Coast Swing with Richard
9. Tuesday 3/20 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
10. Wednesday 3/21 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Essie
11. Thursday 3/22 - West Coast Swing with Judi Markell
12. Saturday 3/24 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
13. Wednesday 3/28 - West Coast Swing class with Essie
14. Friday 3/30 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Senior Center
15. Fri-Sun 3/30-4/1 - Gainesville Dance Festival
16. Saturday 4/07 - Ballroom Dance with Kay and Chad
17. Friday 4/13 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Senior Center
18. Thursday 4/19 - Death Letter Blues - third Thursday
19. Saturday 5/05 - West Coast Swing Dance
 
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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:
 
- If you do not hope, you will not find what is beyond your hopes. ~ Clement of Alexandria, 150-211
 
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1. Friday 3/16 - UF Swing Club
 
Unified Training Center, 809 West University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Swing Dance Lesson
9:00 - 12:00 : Swing Dancing
 
Free
 
 
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2. Friday 3/16 - 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 $5 for class and practica
 
UF Argentine Tango Club, uftango@gmail.com
 
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3. Saturday 3/17 - Zumba
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
1:00 - 2:00 : Zumba
 
Jarred, 954-907-4964, jared.h.mussen@ufl.edu
 
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4. Saturday 3/17 - Tango Y Te
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Set up, warm up
9:00 - 12:30 : Argentine Tango Milonga
 
$10, $5 Students
 
Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments
 
David Chayes, david.chayes@gmail.com
 
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5. Sunday 3/18 - 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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6. Sunday 3/18 - 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.
 
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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7. Sunday 3/18 - 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, $5 Age 22 and under
Includes Israeli Dancing with Andy that week too.
 
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, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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8. Tuesday 3/20 - 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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9. Tuesday 3/20 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:30 - 8:00 : Beginner Israeli Dance class
8:30 - 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, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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10. Wednesday 3/21 - West Coast Swing Dance
 
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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11. Thursday 3/22 - West Coast Swing with Judi Markell
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate WCS Lesson
9:00 - 9:30pm Open Dancing
 
$35 for the month, $20 students.
 
Classes are paid for the first class of the month, and run the first 4 Thursdays of each month.
 
Judi Markell kicks off her new classes at 308 W University Ave with a bang, by giving you one free lesson! This new ongoing class will normally be $35 for the first four Thursdays of the month, but since March has 5 Thursdays, we are going to throw the 5th Thursday in FREE as a kind of Grand Opening Special.
 
This is an Intermediate WCS class, so experience with West Coast Swing in needed. Basic 6 and 8 count patterns such as Push Break, Side Passes, and Whips are essential.
 
Judi Markell, jlmarkell10@comcast.net
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
 
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12. Saturday 3/24 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Argentine 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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13. Wednesday 3/28 - 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 3/30 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Senior Center
 
Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Ave
 
8:00 - 11:00 : Dancing
 
$10, $7 members, free for patrons
 
352-215-5660, Angie, angieferk@yahoo.com
 
 
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15. Fri-Sun 3/30-4/1 - Gainesville Dance Festival
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
Friday March 30 through Sunday April 1
 
Sample 14 different dances, 18 teachers, 24 hours of dancing.
 
Most sessions have a lesson for newcomers. Everyone welcome. No experience and no partner needed.
 
Come out for a fantastic weekend of dancing at the Gainesville Dance Festival.
 
Take this opportunity to explore other types of dance you have not done before.
 
Friday night Tango from 8 pm to midnight. Saturday 2 to midnight, variety of social dances: English country, waltz, zydeco, west coast swing, blues. Sunday noon to 9 pm folk and social dancing: capoeira, Zumba, samba, fun folk dance mixers, ballroom dancing, lindy swing, Sacred Groove.
 
Schedule (subject to change)
 
Friday March 31
8 – 9:30 pm: UF Tango Club lesson (UF students free)
9:30 – 12:30 am: Tango Pavadita milonga (UF students free)
 
Saturday March 31
2 – 4 pm: English Country Dancing
4 – 6 pm: Vintage Waltz
6 – 8 pm: Zydeco and Cajun
8 – 11 pm: West Coast Swing ($12 includes Blues)
11 – 1 am: Blues Dancing ($5)
 
Sunday April 1
12 – 1 pm: Capoeira
1 – 2 pm: Zumba
2 – 3 pm: Samba
3 – 4 pm: Fun Folk Dance Mixers
4 – 6 pm: Ballroom with Ray and Eileen
6 – 7 pm: Lindy Swing
7 – 9 pm: Sacred Groove ($12 - Festival Pass holders
          get priority entrance to Sacred Groove)
 
 
Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
 
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16. Saturday 4/07 - Ballroom Dance with Kay and Chad
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:30 Lesson with Kay Picart and Ballroom Dancing
 
$10 dance only, $5 students
 
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
 
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17. Friday 4/13 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Senior Center
 
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street
 
3:00 - 5:00 : Dancing
 
Free in the afternoons
 
352-215-5660, Angie, angieferk@yahoo.com
 
 
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18. Thursday 4/19 - 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
 
 
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19. Saturday 5/05 - West Coast Swing Dance
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:30 - 12:30 West Coast Swing dancing
 
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
 
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Israeli tonight, Gainesville Dance Festival Weekend Pass, Waltz Brunch, Zumba

Hello Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dancers,
 
Israeli dancing tonight 7:30 to 9:30 at 308 West, Tuesday March 13.
 
Zumba is now on Saturdays from 1 to 2 at 308 West.
 
Coming up this Saturday night is the monthly Contra dance at the Boltin Center and Sunday is the monthly Waltz Brunch.
 
You can see the schedule and purchase discounted Weekend Passes for the Gainesville Dance Festival here
http://Festival.GainesvilleDance.com
 
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. Tuesday 3/13 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
2. Wednesday 3/14 - Israeli Dancing at Kol Simcha
3. Friday 3/16 - International Folk Dancing
4. Saturday 3/17 - Zumba
5. Saturday 3/17 - Contra Dance
6. Sunday 3/18 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
7. Sunday 3/18 - Contra Dance at O'Leno
8. Sunday 3/18 - Contra Dance at UF
9. Sunday 3/18 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101-B
10. Sunday 3/18 - Swing and Hustle Dancing
11. Monday 3/19 - Rio-Style Samba with Corey
12. Monday 3/19 - English Country Dance
13. Fri-Sun 3/30-4/1 - Gainesville Dance Festival
14. Sunday 4/01 - Contra Dance
 
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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:
 
- The secret of many a man's success in the world resides in his insight into the moods of men and his tact in dealing with them. ~ J.G. Holland
 
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1. Tuesday 3/13 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:30 - 8:30 : Israeli Dancing Beginners
8:30 - 9:00 : Israeli Dancing Intermediate
9:00 - 9:30 : Israeli Partner Dancing
 
Starts exactly on time.
For all levels of experience. Newcomers welcome.
No partner needed.
 
$5 per family. Ages 22 and under free.
 
If you pay full price ($10) at my Sunday Swing and Hustle, you can come Israeli Dancing for free.
 
Andrew, publish@gainesvilledance.com, 352-327-7121
 
 
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2. Wednesday 3/14 - 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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3. Friday 3/16 - 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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4. Saturday 3/17 - Zumba
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
1:00 - 2:00 : Zumba
 
Jarred, 954-907-4964, jared.h.mussen@ufl.edu
 
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5. Saturday 3/17 - 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 3/18 - Contra Dance at O'Leno
 
O'Leno State Park, High Springs
 
2:00 -  5:00 : Contra Dancing
 
$5, $3 students, kids free
 
Dance in a lovely log cabin on the banks of the Santa Fe River. There is a park fee to enter the park if you do not have a State park pass.
 
Susie, 352-466-9150
 
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7. Sunday 3/18 - Contra Dance at UF
 
Rion Ballroom, Reitz Union, UF Campus
 
3:30 -  4:00 : Lesson
4:00 -  7:00 : Contra Dancing
 
$8 age 21+, $5 all students
 
Susie, 352-466-9150
 
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8. Sunday 3/18 - 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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9. Sunday 3/18 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101-B
 
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.
 
Or $10 per class
 
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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10. Sunday 3/18 - Swing and Hustle!
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:00 - 8:15 : Swing Dance Class and Dancing
8:15 - 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. Pay for any organized dancing during the prior week and get in for only $5.
 
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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11. Monday 3/19 - Rio-Style Samba with Corey
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
5:00 - 6:00
 
$6 - $10
 
Corey Souza, 352-316-0682, corey@sconnection.net
 
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12. Monday 3/20 - English Country Dance
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:00 - 9:30
 
$5
 
Annette Merritt, flamerritt@hotmail.com
 
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13. Fri-Sun 3/30-4/1 - Gainesville Dance Festival
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
Friday March 30 through Sunday April 1
 
Sample 14 different dances, 24 hours of dancing. Most sessions have a lesson for newcomers.
 
Come out for a fantastic weekend of dancing at the Gainesville Dance Festival.
 
Take this opportunity to explore other types of dance you have not done before.
 
Everyone welcome. No experience and no partner needed.
 
Friday night Tango from 8 pm to midnight. Saturday 2 to midnight, variety of social dances: English country, waltz, zydeco, west coast swing, blues. Sunday noon to 9 pm folk and social dancing: capoeira, Zumba, samba, fun folk dance mixers, ballroom dancing, lindy swing, Sacred Groove.
 
Schedule (subject to change)
 
Friday March 31
8 – 9:30 pm: UF Tango Club lesson (UF students free)
9:30 – 12:30 am: Tango Pavadita milonga (UF students free)
 
Saturday March 31
2 – 4 pm: English Country Dancing
4 – 6 pm: Vintage Waltz
6 – 8 pm: Zydeco and Cajun
8 – 11 pm: West Coast Swing
11 – 1 am: Blues Dancing (students $5)
 
Sunday April 1
12 – 1 pm: Capoeira
1 – 2 pm: Zumba
2 – 3 pm: Samba
3 – 4 pm: Fun Folk Dance Mixers
4 – 6 pm: Ballroom with Ray and Eileen
6 – 7 pm: Lindy Swing
7 – 9 pm: Sacred Groove ($12 - weekend pass holders
          get priority entrance to Sacred Groove)
 
Cost:
- $10 for one session (except Sacred Groove)
- $20 for one day
- $30 for the entire weekend
 
Student Discounts:
- Free - Friday night Tango
-  $5  - Saturday night Blues
- $20  - for the entire weekend (except Sacred Groove)
 
Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
 
 
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14. Sunday 4/01 - 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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Friday, March 9, 2012

Last Ballroom Dance, Nick at UF Tango, Dance Festival, Zumba

Hello Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,
 
Friday, today, Swing and Sway has a free afternoon dance at the new Senior Center.
 
UF Swing Club is on break.
 
UF Tango Club is technically on break, but Nick will be leading Argentine Tango at 308 West for anyone that wants to join him. Same as usual with the UF Tango Club, starts at 8 pm. $5, UF Students free.
 
Saturday night marks the end of an epoch in Gainesville dancing with Maria Alvarez last ballroom dance. Everyone who can should go out to Imperial Studio this Saturday.
 
Tango Pavadita hosts their lovely Argentine Tango milonga Saturday night at 308 West.
 
Sunday Lindy Swing 101 continues from 6 to 7 at 308 West followed by Lindy Swing for more experienced dancers from 7 to 8:30 and then from 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle! $10 for the whole night.
 
Coming up at the end of March is the Gainesville Dance Festival with 14 different dance sessions and over 20 hours of dancing. Pass the word. Bring newcomers. Look for next week's newsletter for advanced purchase ticket for the entire weekend.
 
Tuesday Richard teaches East Coast Swing.
 
Wednesday Essie and Thursday Judi teach West Coast Swing.
 
Visit the Gainesville Dance Festival Facebook event page, confirm your attendance and invite your friends.
 
Happy Dancing,
Andy
 
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In this Newsletter
 
Dance Schedule: confirm all programs before going
 
1. Friday 3/09 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Senior Center
2. Friday 3/09 - UF Swing Club
3. Friday 3/09 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
4. Saturday 3/10 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance
5. Saturday 3/10 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
6. Sunday 3/11 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101
7. Sunday 3/11 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
8. Tuesday 3/13 - East Coast Swing with Richard
9. Tuesday 3/13 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
10. Wednesday 3/14 - West Coast Swing class with Essie
11. Thursday 3/15 - West Coast Swing with Judi Markell
12. Thursday 3/15 - Death Letter Blues - third Thursday
13. Saturday 3/17 - Zumba
14. Saturday 3/17 - Tango Y Te
15. Sunday 3/18 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
16. Wednesday 3/21 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh
17. Fri-Sun 3/30-4/1 - Gainesville Dance Festival
18. Saturday 4/07 - West Coast Swing Dance
 
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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:
 
- The secret of many a man's success in the world resides in his insight into the moods of men and his tact in dealing with them. ~ J.G. Holland
 
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1. Friday 3/09 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Senior Center
 
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street
 
3:00 - 5:00 : Dancing
 
Free in the afternoons
 
352-215-5660, Angie, angieferk@yahoo.com
 
www.swingandsway.org
 
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2. Friday 3/09 - 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 3/09 - 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 $5 for class and practica
 
UF Argentine Tango Club, uftango@gmail.com
 
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4. Saturday 3/10 - 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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5. Saturday 3/10 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Argentine 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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6. Sunday 3/11 - 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.
 
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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7. Sunday 3/11 - 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, $5 Age 22 and under
Includes Israeli Dancing on Tuesday nights at 308 West
 
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, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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8. Tuesday 3/13 - 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. Tuesday 3/13 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:30 - 8:00 : Beginner Israeli Dance class
8:30 - 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, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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10. Wednesday 3/14 - 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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11. Thursday 3/15 - West Coast Swing with Judi Markell
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate WCS Lesson
9:00 - 9:30pm Open Dancing
 
$35 for the month, $20 students.
 
Classes are paid for the first class of the month, and run the first 4 Thursdays of each month.
 
Judi Markell kicks off her new classes at 308 W University Ave with a bang, by giving you one free lesson! This new ongoing class will normally be $35 for the first four Thursdays of the month, but since March has 5 Thursdays, we are going to throw the 5th Thursday in FREE as a kind of Grand Opening Special.
 
This is an Intermediate WCS class, so experience with West Coast Swing in needed. Basic 6 and 8 count patterns such as Push Break, Side Passes, and Whips are essential.
 
Judi Markell, jlmarkell10@comcast.net
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
 
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12. Thursday 3/15 - 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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13. Sunday 3/17 - Zumba
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
1:00 - 2:00 : Zumba
 
Jarred, 954-907-4964, jared.h.mussen@ufl.edu
 
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14. Saturday 3/17 - Tango Y Te
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Set up, warm up
9:00 - 12:30 : Argentine Tango Milonga
 
$10, $5 Students
 
Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments
 
David Chayes, david.chayes@gmail.com
 
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15. Sunday 3/18 - 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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16. Wednesday 3/21 - 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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17. Saturday 4/07 - West Coast Swing Dance
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:30 -  9:00 Workshop with Patti Jobst
9:00 - 12:30 West Coast Swing dancing
 
$15 general, $10 students
$10 dance only, $5 students
 
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
 
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Gainesville Dance Festival is coming, Israeli tonight, Zumba at 308, English, Samba, New Swing

Hello Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dancers,
 
Israeli Folk dancing is tonight Tuesday March 6 from 7:30 to 9:30 at 308 West.
 
Beginning Swing continues on Sunday nights from 6 to 7.
 
Zumba is now at 308 West on Saturdays starting March 17, from 1 to 2 pm.
 
The Gainesville Dance Festival is coming up at the end of this month with 24 hours of dancing. This is an opportunity for you to sample 14 different dances, with beginner lessons at most sessions, starting Friday night with the sensous Argentine Tango, Saturday with a day full of partner dancing, and Sunday with a wide variety starting with the thrilling Brazilian Capoeira and ending with the exotic Sacred Groove. Advanced purchase weekend passes will give you priority to Sacred Groove.
 
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: World Culture Folk Dance Competition in nearby Valdosta, GA
 
Schedule: confirm all programs before going
 
1. Tuesday 3/06 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
2. Wednesday 3/07 - Israeli Dancing at Kol Simcha
3. Friday 3/09 - International Folk Dancing
4. Sunday 3/11 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101-B
5. Sunday 3/11 - Swing and Hustle Dancing
6. Monday 3/12 - Rio-Style Samba with Corey
7. Monday 3/13 - English Country Dance
8. Saturday 3/17 - Zumba
9. Saturday 3/17 - Contra Dance
10. Sunday 3/18 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
11. Fri-Sun 3/30-4/1 - Gainesville Dance Festival
12. Sunday 4/01 - Contra Dance
 
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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:
 
- When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us. ~ Helen Keller
 
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1. Tuesday 3/06 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:30 - 8:30 : Israeli Dancing Beginners
8:30 - 9:00 : Israeli Dancing Intermediate
9:00 - 9:30 : Israeli Partner Dancing
 
Starts exactly on time.
For all levels of experience. Newcomers welcome.
No partner needed.
 
$5 per family. Ages 22 and under free.
If you have financial difficulties, you can volunteer to help out and come for free.
 
If you pay full price ($10) at my Sunday Swing and Hustle, you can come Israeli Dancing for free.
 
Andrew, publish@gainesvilledance.com, 352-327-7121
 
 
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2. Wednesday 3/07 - 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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3. Friday 3/09 - 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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4. Sunday 3/11 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101-B
 
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.
 
Or $10 per class
 
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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5. Sunday 3/11 - Swing and Hustle!
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:00 - 8:15 : Swing Dance Class and Dancing
8:15 - 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. Pay for any organized dancing during the prior week and get in for only $5.
 
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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6. Monday 3/12 - Rio-Style Samba with Corey
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
5:00 - 6:00
 
$6 - $10
 
Corey Souza, 352-316-0682, corey@sconnection.net
 
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7. Monday 3/13 - English Country Dance
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:00 - 9:30
 
$5
 
Annette Merritt, flamerritt@hotmail.com
 
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8. Sunday 3/17 - Zumba
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
1:00 - 2:00 : Zumba
 
Jarred, 954-907-4964, jared.h.mussen@ufl.edu
 
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9. Saturday 3/17 - 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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10. Sunday 3/18 - 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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11. Fri-Sun 3/30-4/1 - Gainesville Dance Festival
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
Friday March 30 through Sunday April 1
 
Sample 14 different dances, 24 hours of dancing. Most sessions have a lesson for newcomers.
 
Come out for a fantastic weekend of dancing at the Gainesville Dance Festival.
 
Take this opportunity to explore other types of dance you have not done before.
 
Everyone welcome. No experience and no partner needed.
 
Friday night Tango from 8 pm to midnight. Saturday 2 to midnight, variety of social dances: English country, waltz, zydeco, west coast swing, blues. Sunday noon to 9 pm folk and social dancing: capoeira, Zumba, samba, fun folk dance mixers, ballroom dancing, lindy swing, Sacred Groove.
 
Schedule (subject to change)
 
Friday March 31
8 – 9:30 pm: UF Tango Club lesson (UF students free)
9:30 – 12:30 am: Tango Pavadita milonga (UF students free)
 
Saturday March 31
2 – 4 pm: English Country Dancing
4 – 6 pm: Vintage Waltz
6 – 8 pm: Zydeco and Cajun
8 – 11 pm: West Coast Swing
11 – 1 am: Blues Dancing (students $5)
 
Sunday April 1
12 – 1 pm: Capoeira
1 – 2 pm: Zumba
2 – 3 pm: Samba
3 – 4 pm: Fun Folk Dance Mixers
4 – 6 pm: Ballroom with Ray and Eileen
6 – 7 pm: Lindy Swing
7 – 9 pm: Sacred Groove ($12 - weekend pass holders
          get priority entrance to Sacred Groove)
 
Cost:
- $10 for one session (except Sacred Groove)
- $20 for one day
- $30 for the entire weekend
 
Student Discounts:
- Free - Friday night Tango
-  $5  - Saturday night Blues
- $20  - for the entire weekend (except Sacred Groove)
 
Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
 
 
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12. Sunday 4/01 - 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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You can find the Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dancing newsletter online here
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Friday, March 2, 2012

Gainesville Dance Festival is coming, Ocala Ballroom, American Tango, Patti Jobst

Hello Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,
 
Coming up at the end of March is the Gainesville Dance Festival with 14 different dance sessions and over 20 hours of dancing. Pass the word. Bring newcomers. Look for next week's newsletter for advanced purchase ticket for the entire weekend.
 
Kay teaches Ballroom American Tango this Friday at 308 West. There is no UF Tango this Friday.
 
Saturday US Open Champion Patti Jobst teaches a West Coast Swing workshop followed by our monthly West Coast Swing dance. Contact Josh for private lessons with Patti.
 
We have four types of swing classes for you every week this month. Sundays are Lindy, the mother of all swing dances, Tuesdays East Coast Swing, Wednesday and Thursdays West Coast Swing.
 
Sunday from 6 to 7 Swing Dancing 101 for new dancers continues for the month of March. Afterwards from 7 to 8:30 come for Swing dancing for people with some experience and from 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle! $10 for the whole night, $7 for students. $35 for the month, $25 for students.
 
Tuesday join Richard for East Coast Swing.
 
Wednesday join Essie and Thursday join Judi for West Coast Swing.
 
Happy Dancing,
Andy
 
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In this Newsletter
 
Article: Gainesville Dance Festival
 
Dance Schedule: confirm all programs before going
 
1. Friday 3/02 - Ballroom Dancing American Tango with Kay Picart
2. Friday 3/02 - UF Swing Club
3. Saturday 3/03 - West Coast Swing with Patti Jobst
4. Sunday 3/04 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101
5. Sunday 3/04 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
6. Monday 3/05 - Samba with Corey Souza
7. Monday 3/05 - UF Swing Club
8. Tuesday 3/06 - East Coast Swing with Richard
9. Tuesday 3/06 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
10. Wednesday 3/07 - UF Swing Club
11. Wednesday 3/07 - West Coast Swing class
12. Thursday 3/08 - West Coast Swing with Judi Markell
13. Friday 3/09 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Senior Center
14. Saturday 3/10 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance
15. Saturday 3/10 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
16. Thursday 3/15 - Death Letter Blues - third Thursday
17. Friday 3/16 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
18. Saturday 3/17 - Tango Y Te
19. Sunday 3/18 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
20. Wednesday 3/21 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh
 
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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:
 
- When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us. ~ Helen Keller
 
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Article: Gainesville Dance Festival
 
Friday March 30 through Sunday April 1
 
Come out for a fantastic weekend of dancing at the Gainesville Dance Festival. 14 different dance sessions, 24 hours of dancing. Most sessions have a lesson for newcomers. Everyone welcome. No experience and no partner needed. Friday night Tango from 8 pm to midnight. Saturday 2 to midnight, variety of social dances: English country, waltz, zydeco, west coast swing, blues. Sunday noon to 9 pm folk and social dancing: capoeira, Zumba, samba, fun folk dance mixers, ballroom dancing, lindy swing, Sacred Groove. Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32605, Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672, Gainesville Dance Association -- [website]publish@gainesvilledance.co
 
Schedule (subject to change)
 
Friday March 31
8 – 9:30 pm: UF Tango Club lesson (UF students free)
9:30 – 12:00 am: Tango Pavadita milonga (UF students free)
 
Saturday March 31
2 – 4 pm: English Country Dancing
4 – 6 pm: Vintage Waltz
6 – 8 pm: Zydeco and Cajun
8 – 11 pm: West Coast Swing
11 – 1 am: Blues Dancing (students $5)
 
Sunday April 1
12 – 1 pm: Capoeira
1 – 2 pm: Zumba
2 – 3 pm: Samba
3 – 4 pm: Fun Folk Dance Mixers
4 – 6 pm: Ballroom with Ray and Eileen
6 –7 pm: Lindy Swing
7 – 9 pm: Sacred Groove ($12)
 
 
 
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1. Friday 3/02 - 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. Friday 3/02 - UF Swing Club
 
Unified Training Center, 809 West University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Swing Dance Lesson
9:00 - 12:00 : Swing Dancing
 
Free
 
 
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3. Saturday 3/03 - West Coast Swing Dance with Patti Jobst
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:30 -  9:00 Workshop with Patti Jobst
9:00 - 12:30 West Coast Swing dancing
 
$15 general, $10 students
$10 dance only, $5 students
 
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
 
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4. Sunday 3/04 - 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.
 
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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5. Sunday 3/04 - 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, $5 Age 22 and under
Includes Israeli Dancing on Tuesday nights at 308 West
 
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, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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6. Monday 3/05 - Rio-Style Samba with Corey Souza
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
5:00 - 6:00 : Samba
 
$6 - $10
 
Corey Souza, corey@sconnection.net, 352-316-0682
 
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7. Monday 3/05 - UF Swing Club with Tim and Lindsay
 
Confirm before going
 
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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8. Tuesday 3/06 - 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. Tuesday 3/06 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
7:30 - 8:00 : Beginner Israeli Dance class
8:30 - 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, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
 
 
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10. Wednesday 3/07 - UF Swing Club
 
Ustler Hall, UF Campus
 
8:00 - 11:00
 
Free
 
www.FloridaSwingDance.com
 
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11. Wednesday 3/07 - 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 3/08 - West Coast Swing with Judi Markell
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 - 9:00pm Intermediate WCS Lesson
9:00 - 9:30pm Open Dancing
 
$35 for the month, $20 students.
 
Classes are paid for the first class of the month, and run the first 4 Thursdays of each month.
 
Judi Markell kicks off her new classes at 308 W University Ave with a bang, by giving you one free lesson! This new ongoing class will normally be $35 for the first four Thursdays of the month, but since March has 5 Thursdays, we are going to throw the 5th Thursday in FREE as a kind of Grand Opening Special.
 
This is an Intermediate WCS class, so experience with West Coast Swing in needed. Basic 6 and 8 count patterns such as Push Break, Side Passes, and Whips are essential.
 
Judi Markell, jlmarkell10@comcast.net
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
 
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13. Friday 3/09 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Senior Center
 
Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street
 
3:00 - 5:00 : Dancing
 
$10, $7 non-members
 
352-215-5660, Angie, angieferk@yahoo.com
 
 
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14. Saturday 3/10 - 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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15. Saturday 3/10 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Argentine 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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16. Thursday 3/15 - 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
 
 
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17. Friday 3/16 - 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 $5 for class and practica
 
UF Argentine Tango Club, uftango@gmail.com
 
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18. Saturday 3/17 - Tango Y Te
 
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
 
8:00 -  9:00 : Set up, warm up
9:00 - 12:30 : Argentine Tango Milonga
 
$10, $5 Students
 
Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments
 
David Chayes, david.chayes@gmail.com
 
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19. Sunday 3/18 - 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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20. Wednesday 3/21 - 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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Andrew Weitzen, publish@gainesvilledance.com, 352-327-7121, Gainesville, FL