Israeli, Samba, Contra Weekend, English, World Culture Folk Dance
Published: Tue, 02/21/12
Hello and Gainesville Ocala Israeli and Folk Dancers,
Coming up in March is the World Culture Folk Dance Competition in nearby Valdosta, GA. See the article.
Israeli Folk dancing is tonight Tuesday February 21 from 7:30 to 9:30.
Coming up is the Contra Dance Weekend with a Techno Contra Dance on Sunday at UF and English Country Dancing on Monday.
Sunday evening is week 6 of 6 for Swing 101, followed by Swing for more experienced dancers and then Hustle!
Monday is Samba with Corey from 5 to 6.
Happy Dancing,
Andy
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| To thank you for supporting dancing |
| come to SWING AND HUSTLE on SUNDAYS |
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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 2/21 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
2. Wednesday 2/22 - Israeli Dancing at Kol Simcha
3. Fri-Sun 2/24-26 - Contra Dance Plus Weekend
4. Sunday 2/26 Techno Contra Dance
5. Sunday 2/26 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101-A
6. Sunday 2/26 - Swing and Hustle Dancing
7. Monday 2/27 - Rio-Style Samba with Corey
8. Monday 2/27 - English Country Dance
9. Sunday 3/04 - Contra Dance
10. Friday 3/09 - International Folk Dancing
11. Saturday 3/17 - Contra Dance
12. Sunday 3/18 - 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:
- They grab Ugarte then she walks in. That is the way it is. One in, one out. ~ Humphrey Bogart as Rick in Casablanca
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Article: World Culture Folk Dance Competition in nearby Valdosta, GA
Please see Serena Haung's email below for an invitation to the
World Culture Folk Dance Competition in nearby Valdosta, GA.
Gainesville's Kay Picart will be a judge at the competition.
You can watch their promotional video here.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oftl36v5ay0
You can see their flyer here.
www.gainesvilledance.com/w/wbr/gainesvilledance_com/image/newsletter/2012/2012_World_Culture_Folk_Dance_Competition.jpg
Their website is
www.gainternationalfolkfair.org
If you need the competitor information, let me know. Serena sent it to me or you can contact Serena directly at serenahuang@gainternationalfolkfair.org.
Happy Dancing,
Andy
--- original message ---
Hello, Mr. Andy and Ms. Gail,
This is Serena Huang, the project director of GA state's official international festival. The event was held annually on March at Valdosta which is only one hour and 30 minutes away from Gainesville.
Could we please ask for your kind favor in inviting Gainesville's international folk dance talents to our 7th Annual World Culture Folk Dance Competition? The attached video clips may provide an insight of what the competition is all about. Dr. Kay Picart has served as the judge member for the past three years. She know us very well. Please feel most free to consult her for any question you may have. Love to see Gainesville stars shine at our global stage.
I have attached the competitors must know information. Hope some dancers will be interested.
Hope you will write to me.
Thanks,
Serena
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1. Tuesday 2/21 - 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, 352-327-3672
www.YouTube.com/israelipartnerdances
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2. Wednesday 2/22 - 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. Fri-Sun 2/24-26 - Contra Dance Plus Weekend
Contra Dancing all weekend in Gainesville. See the schedule here.
www.godsdance.org/GODS/2012_Dance_Weekend.html
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4. Sunday 2/26 - Techno Contra Dance
Rion Ballroom, Reitz Union, UF Campus
6:00 - 8:30 : Contra Dancing
$8, $5 All students
There will be blacklights and a few other colored lights, so wear white! Our caller for the evening will be the wonderful Dana Parkinson with DJ, Chad "Big Daddy" Young providing the beats and tunes.
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5. Sunday 2/19 - 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.
Or $10 per class
Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
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6. Sunday 2/19 - 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, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
www.youtube.com/partnershipdancing
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7. Monday 2/27 - 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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8. Monday 2/27 - English Country Dance
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:00 - 9:30
$5
Annette Merritt, flamerritt@hotmail.com
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9. Sunday 3/04 - 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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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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