Gainesville FL Dance Events May 2013

May 2013 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday 13 May 2013 English Country Dancing Mon 5/13, 6:30-9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30. 6:50 lesson. Dancing starts at 7. English Country Dancing called by Randy Thorp. Bring light refreshments if you like. United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603, Annette Merritt, $5, $3 Students, English Country Dancing with Randy and Annette Israeli Folk Dancing with Andy Mon 5/13, 7-9 pm. 7 - 8 pm Beginning Israeli dancing. 8 - 8:30 Intermediate. 8:30 - 9 Israeli Partner Dancing. Dance to a higher purpose. Enjoy great music, fun dances and nice people. Everyone welcome, all levels, no partner needed. $8 per week if paid in advance by the month, so $32 for January. Or $10 per night. $5 ages for full time students. Free for those with financial hardship. Prices are per family. Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, 32605, Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672, Israeli Dance with Andrew Weitzen -- [more][email] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday 14 May 2013 Beginning Hustle with Bob Rogers Tue 5/14, 7-9 pm. $40 for the month, for months with 4 weeks, or $12 per night. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769, Mostly Swing Dance -- [org more][email] Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen Tue 5/14, 7:45-9:30 pm. Ballroom dance lesson followed by open dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. Different dance each week. $38 for 3 weeks. $33 for students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville, Eileen Paris, Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance -- [org more][email] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday 16 May 2013 Senior Line Dancing with Andy at Senior Recreation Center Thu 5/16, 12 am - 1:30 pm. 12 - 12:30 Beginners. 12:30 - 1:00 Beginner and Intermediate. 1:00 to 1:30 Intermediate. Get moving, have fun, improve your health, sharpen your mind and body, lift your spirits, while listening to great music. Make some new friends and have a great time. Enjoy easy, simple line dances that anyone can do. Offered via Santa Fe College Community Education. Call Jennifer at 352-395-5193 to register. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32605, Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672, Gainesville Dance Association -- [more][email] Israeli Dance with Tony Arroyo Thu 5/16, 6:30-8:30 am. Beginners class will be from 6:30-7:15. Intermediate 7:15-8. Open Dance from 8-8:30. Check the website for any last minute changes. Kol Simcha, 619 NE 1 Street, Gainesville, Tony Arroyo, 352-485-1210, Free, Kehilat Kol Simcha - Messianic Congregation -- [more][email] Super Simple Swing Dancing 101 with Andy 6 of 6 Thu 5/16, 6-7 pm. This is a six week series. This is a beginners class for new dancers, but if you have taken a beginners class and want to get more practice, this class is good for you too. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605, Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672, Gainesville Dance Association -- [more][email] Beginning East Coast Swing with Bob Rogers Thu 5/16, 7-9 pm. $50 for the month, for months with 5 weeks, or $12 per night. Thelma Bolton Center, 516 NE 2 Avenue, Gainesville, Richard Nalli, 352-213-8769, Mostly Swing Dance -- [org more][email] Beginning West Coast Swing with Andy 6 of 6 Thu 5/16, 7-8:30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. Class starts at 7:10. This is a six week series. This is a beginning West Coast Swing class for people who have taken Super Simple Swing 101 or have some other dance experience. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education 352-395-5193. Gainesville High School, TA Auditorium, 1900 NW 13 Street, Gainesville, 32605, Andrew Weitzen, 352-327-3672, Gainesville Dance Association -- [more][email] Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen - Paso Doble Thu 5/16, 7:45-9:15 pm. Silver Waltz specialty class. Some knowledge of waltz needed. $15, $12 students. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville, Ray Paris, Ballroom Dancing with Parris Dance -- [org more][email] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday 17 May 2013 Swing and Sway Afternoon Dance Fri 5/17, 3-5 pm. Smooth old time music, variety of social dances Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba. Beautiful dance floor. For all the dances coffee, tea, ice, water, and cups will be provided free. For the Friday afternoon dances you may bring non-acoholic beverages of your choice. For Sunday and evening dances you may Уdrink responsiblyФ the beverage of your choice. Free, donations accepted. Senior Recreation Center, 5701 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, 32601, 352-265-9040, Swing and Sway Dance Club -- [website][email] West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh Angel Fri 5/17, 7:30-11:30 pm. 7:30 - 8 pm Beginning WCS lesson with Judi. 8 - 8:30 Intermediate WCS lesson with Judi. 8:30 Social dancing. $5 for the lesson, take one or both for the same price. $10 for the dance. By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Ave, Gainesville, 32605, Josh Angel, 352-514-4238, West Coast Swing with Josh Angel -- [org more][email] International Folk Dancing Fri 5/17, 8-11 pm. Instruction provided. No partners needed. Beginners welcome. All ages. Not every week. Check for dates. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34 Street, Gainesville, Jack Seltzer, 352-359-2903, $3, International Folk Dance Gainesville -- [website][email] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday 18 May 2013 Contra Dance Sat 5/18, 8-11 pm. Beginners lesson a half hour before the contra dance starts. No partner needed. Please wear clean, soft-soled shoes to protect the floor. Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue, Gainesville, Susie, 352-466-9150, $8, $5 under 21, Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society -- [more][email] Tango Y Te with David and Thuy Sat 5/18, 8:30-12:30 pm. Lovely Argentine Tango milonga in a private home. Contact David for details. In a Private Home, Gainesville, 32605, David Chayes, Tango y Tщ -- [more][email]