May is a Mess, 5 Rhythms, Ballroom Tango, Swing, Argentine Tango, Contra
Published: Fri, 05/04/12
Hello and Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,
May is a mess, in a good way. Lots of great dancing opportunities, but the schedule is all over the place.
You can check the calendar here and watch the newsletter for upcoming changes each week.
UF Swing Club is on break for the summer. They will be meeting after break at the Reitz Union. UF students are invited to come over to join Gainesville's swing dance community at 308 West on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and some Saturdays for swing dancing.
Friday, tonight are two excellent programs back to back at 308 West. First Kay teaches American Show Tango from 7 to 8 pm, $15. Doors open at 8 pm with Dubravko hosting an Argentine Tango lesson suitable for beginners and people with experience, followed by casual dancing and practice. $10, only $7 if you paid for organized dancing elsewhere during the prior week, $5 students.
Saturday night is Josh's monthly West Coast Swing Mother's Day Dance Party at 308 West, 7:30 to midnight.
Sunday Contra Dancing 101 meets at the Contra Dance at the Boltin Center for the lesson at 3:30.
If you have wanted to learn West Coast Swing and have been waiting for a beginners class, Sunday evenings in May from 6 to 7 pm is your chance. Join Swing 101 and learn the basics of West Coast Swing for the four Sundays in May. Suitable for East Coast and Lindy dancers who want to convert what they know into West Coast. $10, only $7 if you paid for organized dancing elsewhere during the prior week, $5 students.
Sunday doors open at 7 pm for 5 Rhythms guided meditative dance with visiting guest instructor Amber Ryan. Amber only comes her a couple of times a year so catch her while you can.
Monday is English County and Israeli dancing both at 7 pm at 308 West.
Tuesday join Nick and Elke for a semi-private Argentine Tango lesson, great for beginners and experienced dancers, from 6 to 7:30 for only $5.
After Tango doors open at 7:30, for Ray's Ballroom class that starts at 7:45 pm, followed by Ballroom dancing until 10 pm.
On Tuesday Richard teaches Waltz and Foxtrot at the Boltin Center from 6:45 to 9 pm.
Wednesday thru Saturday next week is the Batizado, the Brazilians yearly dance festival with their big event Saturday morning at the Boltin Center and open to the public with fantastic performances.
There probably will not be dancing Wednesday through Friday at 308 West next week, unless perhaps we may have open dancing on one of the nights starting around 9 pm. Watch next weeks' newsletter for an announcement.
Thursday Ray teaches Ballroom Bolero at By Ear Musician.
Put Sunday May 13 on your calendar to come out to 308 West for a Swing 101 Graduation Dance Party and welcome the new dancers to our community.
Andrea is starting a beginning Argentine Tango class. pham.andrea@gmail.com
We are adding classes to the More You Dance the More You Save Program.
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| MAY DANCE REWARDS SPECIAL AT 308 WEST |
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| The More You Dance the More You Save |
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| $10 - Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday|
| One price per week includes: |
| - Sunday Contra, Swing and Hustle |
| - Monday Israeli |
| - Wednesday West Coast Swing |
| except for Josh's dance May 16 |
| - Friday Argentine Tango |
|Or |
| $35 for the month |
| $65 per couple |
| $25 if paid monthly somewhere else too |
| Note some classes may not be held |
|Or for just one session |
| $7 if paid elsewhere during prior week |
| $5 students |
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Happy Dancing,
Andy
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In this Newsletter
Dance Schedule: confirm all programs before going
1. Friday 5/04 - Ballroom with Kay Picart American Show Tango
2. Friday 5/04 - Tango Pavadita Lesson and Practica
3. Saturday 5/05 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh
4. Sunday 5/06 - Contra Dancing 101
5. Sunday 5/06 - Beginning West Coast and Swing 101
6. Sunday 5/06 - 5 Rhythms with Amber Ryon
7. Monday 5/07 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
8. Tuesday 5/08 - Argentine Tango 101 with Nick and Elke
9. Tuesday 5/08 - Ballroom with Ray and Eileen
10. Tuesday 5/08 - Ballroom Waltz and Foxtrot with Richard
11. Thursday 5/10 - Ballroom Bolero with Ray and Eileen
12. Friday 5/11 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Senior Center
13. Saturday 5/12 - Ballroom Dance Party at By Ear Musician
14. Saturday 5/12 - Tango Pavadita Milonga at 308 West
15. Sunday 5/13 - Beginning West Coast Swing and Swing 101
16. Sunday 5/13 - Swing 101 Graduation Dance Party for All
17. Wednesday 5/16 - West Coast Swing Mother's Day Dance Party with Josh Angel
18. Thursday 5/17 - West Coast Swing with Judi Markell
19. Thursday 5/17 - Death Letter Blues - third Thursday
20. Friday 5/18 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
21. Sunday 5/20 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
22. Sunday 5/20 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
23. Wednesday 5/23 - West Coast Swing dancing
24. Friday 5/25 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Boltin Center
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Ongoing Dancing:
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, 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 only journey is the journey within. ~ Rainer Maria Rilke
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1. Friday 5/04 - Ballroom Dancing with Kay Picart
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave
7:00 - 8:00 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 5/04 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
8:00 - 9:00 : Argentine Tango lesson
9:00 - 11:00 : Dancing
$10, $7 if paid elsewhere during prior week
$5 Students
Steve, sl@stevelittler.com
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3. Saturday 5/05 - West Coast Swing Dance with Josh Angel
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:30 - 12:30 West Coast Swing dancing
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
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4. Sunday 5/06 - Contra Dancing 101
Boltin Center
3:30 - 5:30 : Contra Dancing 101
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
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5. Sunday 5/06 - Beginning West Coast and Swing 101
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
6:00 - 7:00 : Begining West Coast and Swing 101
$10 for the week
$7 for the night if paid elsewhere during prior week
$5 students
$35 per month, $65 per couple
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
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6. Sunday 5/06 - 5 Rhythms with Amber Ryan
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:00 - 9:30 : Sacred Groove Meditative Dance
Suzmiche Morris, 352-514-8560, freesmart@hotmail.com
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7. Monday 5/07 - 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
www.YouTube.com/israelipartnerdances
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8. Tuesday 5/08 - Argentine Tango 101 with Nick and Elke
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
6:00 - 7:30 : Argentine Tango lesson
Nick, nhr@ufl.edu
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9. Tuesday 5/08 - Ballroom Dancing with Ray and Eileen
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:30 - 8:30 : Ballroom Dance lesson
8:30 - 10:00 : Ballroom Dancing
ray@parrisdance.com
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10. Tuesday 5/08 - Ballroom Waltz and Foxtrot 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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11. Thurday 5/10 - Ballroom Dancing Bolero Speciality Class with Ray and Eileen
By Ear Musician
8:00 - 10:00 : Ballroom Dancing Speciality Class
ray@parrisdance.com
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12. Friday 5/11 - 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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13. Saturday 5/12 - Ballroom Dance Party
By Ear Musician, 7230 W University Avenue, off Tower Road
8:00 - 10:30 : Ballroom Dancing
ray@parrisdance.com
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14. Saturday 5/12 - 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. Sunday 5/13 - Swing 101 Graduation Dance Party for All
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:00 - 9:30 : Swing dance party
$10 for the week
$7 for one night if paid somewhere else during the week
$5 students
$35 per month, $65 per couple
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
www.youtube.com/partnershipdancing
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17. Wednesday 5/16 - West Coast Swing Mother's Day Dance Party with Josh Angel
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
8:00 - 10:30 West Coast Swing dancing
$6 general, $4 students
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
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18. Thursday 5/17 - 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.
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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19. Thursday 5/17 - 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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20. Friday 5/18 - 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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21. Sunday 5/20 - 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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22. Sunday 5/20 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
6:00 - 7:00 : Beginning West Coast Swing
7:00 - 8:30 : Lindy Swing Dance Class and Dancing
8:30 - 9:15 : Hustle!
$10 for the week
$7 for one night, if paid elsewhere during prior week
$5 students
$35 per month, $65 per couple
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
www.youtube.com/partnershipdancing
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23. Wednesday 5/23 West Coast Swing dancing
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
8:00 - 10:00 West Coast Swing class and dancing
$6, $4 Students
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
www.youtube.com/partnershipdancing
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24. Friday 5/25 - Swing and Sway Dance Club
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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