7 Beginner Classes Starting Up
Published: Fri, 04/06/12
Hello and Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,
UF Swing Club is in session tonight. They have a beginner lesson from 8 to 9.
UF Tango Club is in session tonight with Andrei teaching a lesson starting at 8 for all levels.
Saturday from 1 to 2 is Zumba at 308 West with Swamp Fitness.
Come out to 308 West for the first Saturday of the month dance with Kay Picart teaching a Ballroom Waltz lesson from 7:30 to 8:30, followed by a Swing heavy Ballroom mix played by Chad Young. From 11 pm to 1 am there will be Blues dancing. $15 for the entire night, $10 for the dance only. $5 for Blues only.
Sunday evening at 308 West is the first class of Contra 101 at 5 pm, perfect for new dancers. Swing dancers are invited to come early and help out at the Contra lesson.
Sunday at 6 pm at 308 West is the first class for Swing 101, also perfect for new dancers. Those who have already taken Swing 101, can come early and retake this class. From 7 to 8:30 pm is Swing for people with some experience. This is for all levels. From 8:30 to 9:30 is Hustle!
Special for April. The more you dance the more you save. If you paid for any organized dance during the prior week, come on Sunday night to 308 West for just $7 per night or $25 per month.
Ballroom Dancing with a lesson with Ray and Eileen on Tuesdays at 308 West and Thursdays at By Ear Musician.
Tuesday Richard teaches East Coast Swing at the Boltin Center.
Wednesday Essie teaches West Coast Swing.
Thursday Judi teaches West Coast Swing.
Several new beginner classes are starting. Sign up via Santa Fe College Community Education.
http://dept.sfcollege.edu/ce
1. Ballroom Dancing starts Tuesday 7 to 9 pm on April 10 at GHS
2. Brazilian Samba starts Monday 5 to 6 pm on April 9 at 308 West
3. Contra Dancing 101 starts Sunday 5 to 6 pm on April 8 at 308 West
4. Israeli Folk Dancing 101 starts Monday 7 to 8 pm on April 9 at 308 West
5. Lindy Swing Dancing 101 starts Sunday 6 to 7 pm on April 8 at 308 West
6. Nia Movement and Fitness starts Monday 6 to 7 pm on April 23 at 308 West, listed under Health and Fitness
7. Tango 101 starts Tuesday 6 to 7 pm on April 10 at 308 West
Happy Dancing,
Andy
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Dance Schedule: confirm all programs before going
1. Friday 4/06 - UF Swing Club
2. Friday 4/06 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
3. Saturday 4/07 - Zumba
4. Saturday 4/07 - April Fools Swinging Ballroom Blues Dance with US Open Champ Caroline Picart
5. Sunday 4/08 - Contra Dancing 101
6. Sunday 4/08 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101
7. Sunday 4/08 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!
8. Monday 4/09 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
9. Tuesday 4/10 - Ballroom with Ray and Eileen
10. Tuesday 4/10 - East Coast Swing with Richard
11. Wednesday 4/11 - West Coast Swing class with Essie
12. Thursday 4/12 - Ballroom with Ray and Eileen
13. Thursday 4/12 - West Coast Swing with Judi Markell
14. Friday 4/13 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Senior Center
15. Saturday 4/14 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
16. Wednesday 4/18 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Essie
17. Thursday 4/19 - Death Letter Blues - third Thursday
18. Sunday 4/22 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
19. Friday 4/27 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Senior Center
20. Saturday 5/05 - West Coast Swing Dance
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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 art of being wise is knowing what to overlook. ~ William James
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1. Friday 4/06 - 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 4/06 - 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 4/07 - 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 4/07 - April Fools Swinging Ballroom Blues Dance with US Open Champ Caroline Picart
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:30 - 8:30 Ballroom Lesson with Kay Picart
8:30 - 11:00 Swing-heavy Ballroom Mix of Dancing
11:00 - 12:30 Blues Dance with Kai Bernstein
$15, $10 students
$5 for Blues only
What better holiday but April Fools to totally switch up the format of our 1st Saturday of the Month WCS dance for ONE NIGHT ONLY?
Join US Open Champ Caroline "Kay" Picart for a one hour Ballroom Waltz lesson, followed by a Swing-heavy Ballroom Mix. DJ Chad "Big Daddy" Young will keep the floor full until 11pm, when Kai Bernstein takes over to spin the best Blues Dancing tunes until 1am.
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
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5. Sunday 4/08 - Contra Dancing 101
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
5:00 - 6:00 : Contra Dancing 101
$10 for the whole evening, $5 Age 22 and under
$35 per month, $65 per couple
Includes Israeli Dancing with Andy that week too.
Easy, sociable dance that can walk can do. Great entry into the dance community for new dancers.
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
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6. Sunday 4/08 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
6:00 - 7:00 : Lindy Swing Dancing 101
$10 for the whole evening, $5 Age 22 and under
$35 per month, $65 per couple
Includes Israeli Dancing with Andy that week too.
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 4/08 - 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 for the whole evening, $5 Age 22 and under
$35 per month, $65 per couple
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 $7.
Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com
www.youtube.com/partnershipdancing
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8. Monday 4/09 - 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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9. Tuesday 4/10 - 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 4/10 - 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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11. Wednesday 4/11 - 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. Tuesday 4/10 - Ballroom Dancing Speciality Class with Ray and Eileen
By Ear Musician
8:00 - 10:00 : Ballroom Dancing Speciality Class
ray@parrisdance.com
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13. Thursday 4/10 - 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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14. 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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15. Saturday 4/14 - 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. Wednesday 4/18 - 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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17. 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
www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=156370187717441
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18. 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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19. Friday 4/27 - 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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20. 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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