Contra Dance Weekend, Mindful Art and Movement Workshop, Holiday Gift

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Beginning Israeli Circle and Partner Dancing with Andy on Monday nights at 7 pm at B'nai Israel. One hour of circle dances and one hour of partner dances. No experience needed. Everyone welcome. $10

Argentine Tango, West Coast Swing, and Dance Mix on Tuesdays at 7 pm and Thursdays at 6 pm. $10 per night for those with experience.

You can Israeli Dance with Kathie on Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm at Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 2925 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville.

You can International Folk Dance in Gainesville on Wednesday nights at Rosa B Williams from 7 to 10 pm.

See videos of Israeli beginner dances below.

Other Community Dancing

Friday and Saturday December 1 and 2 Contra Dance Weekend with Seth Tepfer and Kalos at the Dancing Fish, 6220 Dogwood Lane, Melrose.

Saturday December 9 Mindful Art and Movement Workshop Exploring Emotions with Sarit from 10:15 am to 1:15 pm at Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956.

Saturday December 9 Jazz on the Green at Celebration Pointe with Gosia & Ali from 7 to 9 pm at Celebration Pointe, 4989 NW 40 Place, Gainesville, 32606.

Sunday December 10 Contact Improvisations Foundations Workshop with Ileigh Reynolds from 7 to 9 pm at Flow Space Yoga and Arts, 117 NW 16 Avenue, Gainesville.

Sunday December 17 Family and Friends Outdoor Dance Party Downtown with Wanda Lloyd from 3 to 6 pm at Depot Park, 874 SE 4 Street, Gainesville, 32601. Wanda Lloyd, 904-537-7763, Free.

Ongoing

On Sundays come out for Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit from 10 to 11 am at Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956.

On Mondays come out for English Country Dancing from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5 Avenue, Gainesville, 32603. Annette Merritt, 352-246-4659, $5, $3 Students.

On Wednesdays come out for Nia Holistic Movement with Sarit from 12 to 1 pm at Thomas Center Gardens, by the fountain, Gainesville, 32601. Sarit Sela, 605-796-9956.

On Wednesdays come out for International Folk Dancing in Gainesville from 7 to 10 pm at Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainelville, 32601. Julieta, 352-281-0428, $6.

On Thursdays come out for Israeli Dance Beginners with Kathie from 6 to 7 pm at Kol Simcha Messianic Congregation, 2925 NW 39 Avenue, Gainesville, 32605. Tony Arroyo, 352-372-4574, Free.

On Thursdays come out for Belly Dance Technique and Combinations with Karen Muratti from 7 to 8 pm at Gainesville Circus Center, 1925 NW 2 Street, Suite B, Gainesville. Karen Muratti.

Dancing with Andy

Let me know if you are coming. Not required. You can drop in. Invite others.

Dancing is for all levels. Novices contact me. The sessions format is some instruction with mostly dancing. You learn to dance without any pushing and pulling. You learn the safest, easiest, and most natural way to dance with a partner. See www.partnerdancing.com.

All dancing at Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 23 Blvd, around the left side, 1/2 mile east of Fresh Market.

Mondays
7:00 pm Beginning Israeli Circle Dancing
8:00 pm Beginning Israeli Partner Dancing
$10

Tuesday, November 28, Week 4 of 4
7:00 pm Beginning Argentine Tango
8:00 pm Beginning West Coast Swing
$10

Thursdays - Confirm
6:00 pm Argentine Tango by request
7:00 pm West Coast Swing
8:00 pm Dance Practice Mix requests
$10

If you are inclined to dance on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, pay for two nights and the third night the same week is free.

If financial considerations keep you from dancing, make arrangements with me to pay what you can afford.

Private lessons are available.

Happy Dancing,
Andy

publish@gainesvilledance.com
352-327-3672