Friday Ballroom Practice, UF Tango, Saturday IndepenDance, Lindy Month, Mimi Santapa
Published: Fri, 07/01/11
Hello and Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,
Lots of dance news.
UF Tango is at 308 West this Friday night at 8, only $5 at 9 pm for the public, or $10 if coming for the lesson beforehand. UF Swing Club is at the Reitz Union at the same time.
Saturday night is Josh Angel's West Coast Swing IndepenDance at 308 West, which is one of two new programs at 308 West: (1) Josh Angel's West Coast Swing dances on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month, and (2) Essie Jennings Wednesday night West Coast Swing classes on every Wednesday except the third. Attending these programs gives you a discount to my Sunday Lindy Hop class, so you almost get two for one.
You have three dances, back to back to back on Sunday, all within walking distance.
Start with Tango Pavadita dance practice on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5, which is a wonderful opportunity for you to grow your Tango in a low pressure atmosphere where you can experiment and explore.
Then go to the Boltin Center for a Contra Dance from 4 to 7 on Sunday.
And back to 308 West for Swing with our Sunday July schedule: 6:30 to 7 exercises to help your dancing, 7 to 8 Slow Lindy, and 8 to 9 Hustle! We spend a lot of time dancing as well as learning. Good for all levels. If you pay to attend any other program at 308 West during the prior week, you can attend our Sunday evening session for only $5. If you pay for two programs, the cost is only $3. The more you dance, the more you save.
My Swinging Soul Dance Party with a mix of mostly oldies music may resume on one Sunday during the month, which will give you a chance to dance Lindy Hop, East and West Coast Swing, Hustle and a little bit of Salsa, Cha Cha, a country Waltz and a Two Step or two.
If you go to my Sunday night class, you can join us at Israeli Dancing on Mondays at B'nai Israel for free, even July 4.
Richard's fun East Coast Swing class is on Tuesdays at the Boltin Center 6:50 to 9:00.
Christian Campbell added another night so you can now dance Balboa on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.
Mimi Santapa from Argentina is in Tallahasee this weekend July 1-3 and in Gainesville on July 9. She is an extraordinarily, insightful teacher. She is available for private lessons and group workshops in Tango. Contact Gordon to find out the details. gerlebacher@fsu.edu
This week's article is "You Never Pull".
Gorilla Dance Moves
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNKyG4C2VlA&feature=player_embedded
Have a Meaningful Independence Day and Happy Dancing,
Andy
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In this Newsletter
Article: You Never Pull
Dance Schedule: confirm all programs before going
1. Friday 7/01 - UF Swing Club
2. Friday 7/01 - UF Tango Club at 308 West
3. Fri-Sat 7/01-02 - Tango Workshop with Mimi Santapa in Tallahassee
4. Saturday 7/02 - West Coast Swing IndepenDance Party with Josh
5. Sunday 7/03 - Tango Pavadita Practica
6. Sunday 7/03 - Lindy Hop Swing Class then Hustle!
7. Monday 6/27 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
8. Tuesday 7/05 - Death Letter Blues - first Tuesday only
9. Tuesday 7/06 - East Coast Swing with Richard
10. Wednesday 7/07 - UF Swing Club
11. Wednesday 7/07 - West Coast Swing with Essie
12. Thursday 7/08 - Tango in Ocala
13. Thursday 7/08 - West Coast Swing with Judi
14. Friday 7/08 - Swing and Sway
15. Saturday 7/09 - Tango Workshop with Mimi Santapa in Gainesville
16. Saturday 7/09 - Ballroom Dance at Maria Alvarez
17. Saturday 7/09 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
18. Thursday 7/14 - Balboa with Christian
19. Friday 7/15 - Ballroom Foxtrot with Kay Picart
20. Sunday 7/17 - Vintage Waltz Brunch
21. Sunday 7/24 - Tango Pavadita Brunch
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Ongoing Dancing:
Argentine Tango with Andrea Pham on Wednesdays in a NW private home. pham.andrea@gmail.com
Argentine Tango with David and Thuy on Wednesdays in a downtown private home for free. david.chayes@gmail.com
Ballroom Dancing ongoing classes with Maria Alvarez. www.ImperialDanceStudio.net
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:
- Every person is different. Every dance is different. Sometimes you have an awesome dance with someone. You go back to that person expecting to have another awesome dance and the dance sucks. That is dancing. Be open to awesome dances. Be open to sucky dances. ~ Christian Campbell
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Article: You Never Pull
A few months ago, I wrote about how a new dancer devolved
from a relaxed state to a nervous state.
www.gainesvilledance.com/Newsletters/Articles/tabid/79/Gainesville-Dance/188/Right-Now-You-Are-Perfect.aspx
When I first danced with her she was comfortable.
Later, when I get back to her again, her fingers were
instinctively grasping and she was off balance.
This is what happened to her after only an hour of
guys throwing her around and telling her what to do.
Last Sunday, Laura showed up late to Josh's West Coast Swing Dance.
When I started dancing with her she said, "You are pulling.
You never pull."
She was right. I had not noticed I was pulling, could hardly
tell I was doing it and could not stop.
This is what happens after three hours of West Coast Swing,
despite six years of training. The mind seeks to save itself.
www.gainesvilledance.com/Newsletters/Articles/tabid/79/Gainesville-Dance/230/You-Never-Pull--Devolving-Dancer.aspx
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1. Friday 7/01 - UF Swing Club
Reitz Union, Room 346-347
8:00 - 9:00 : Lesson
9:00 - 12:00 : Dancing
Free
www.FloridaSwingDance.com
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2. Friday 7/01 - 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 $10 for class and practica, $5 just practica.
UF Argentine Tango Club, www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_18880286024
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3. Fri-Sat 7/01-02 - Argentine Tango Workshop with Mimi Santapa
Tallahassee
World renowned Mimi Santapa from Argentina is in Tallahasee July 1-3
and in Gainesville on July 9. She is an extraordinarily, insightful
teacher. She is available for private lessons and group workshops.
Contact Gordon to find out the details. gerlebacher@fsu.edu
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4. Saturday 7/02 - West Coast Swing IndepenDance Party with Josh
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:30 - West Coast Swing dancing
$8 general, $6 students
Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com
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5. Sunday 7/03 - Tango Pavadita Practica
Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue
2:00 - 5:00 : Tango lesson and practice
$10, $5 Students
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=125856820825823
Steve, sl@stevelittler.com
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6. Sunday 7/03 - Lindy Hop Swing Dance Beginner Class
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:00 - 8:30 : Beginner Lindy Hop Swing Dance Class
8:30 - 9:30 : Hustle!
$10, $5 students for one or both sessions
Includes Israeli Dancing on Monday nights at B'nai Israel
Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
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7. Monday 7/04 - Israeli Dancing with Andy
B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd
7:00 - 8:00 : Beginner Israeli Dance class
8:00 - 8:30 : Intermediate Israeli Dancing
Dance to a higher purpose and learn Israeli Folk Dancing.
Enjoy fun dancing, great music and meet nice people.
Andrew, 352-327-3672, publish@gainesvilledance.com
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8. Tuesday 7/05 - 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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9. Tuesday 7/05 - 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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10. Wednesday 7/06 - UF Swing Club
Ustler Hall, UF Campus
8:00 - 11:00
Free
www.FloridaSwingDance.com
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11. Wednesday 7/07 - West Coast Swing with Essie
Eagles Club, 4562 NW 13th Street
7:00 - West Coast Swing class and dancing
$3 members, $5 non-members
Essie Jennings, essie.jennings@gmail.com
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12. Thursday 7/08 - Foundations of Argentine Tango in Ocala
Las Palmas Restaurant, Ocala, FL
7:00 - 9:30 pm : Argentine Tango class
$10, $5 students for lesson
Free for practice, social dancing afterwards
David Chayes, david.chayes@gmail.com, 352-328-7916
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13. Thursday 7/08 - West Coast Swing with Judi
Imperial Dance Studio, SW 34 Street
7:00 - 8:00 : Class
$35 Month
Judi Markell, jlmarkell10@comcast.net
352-375-7763, imperialdancestudio@hotmail.com, www.imperialdancestudio.net
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14. Friday 7/08 - Swing and Sway Dance Club
Boltin Center, 516 NE 2 Ave
8:00 - 11:00 : Dancing
$9
352-375-1996
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15. Saturday 7/09 - Argentine Tango Workshop with Mimi Santapa
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 West University Ave
1 - 6 pm : Argentine Tango Workshop
World renowned Mimi Santapa from Argentina is in Tallahasee July 1-3
and in Gainesville on July 9. She is an extraordinarily, insightful
teacher. She is available for private lessons and group workshops.
Contact Gordon to find out the details. gerlebacher@fsu.edu
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16. Saturday 7/09 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance
Imperial Dance Studio, SW 34 Street
8:30 - 11:00 : Dancing
$7 Members, $10 General
www.ImperialDanceStudio.net
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17. Saturday 7/09 - Tango Pavadita Milonga
Gainesville Dance and Music Association, 308 W University Avenue
7:30 - 8:30 : Arentine Tango technique, all levels
8:30 - 12:00 : Milonga
$10, $5 Students
Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments
Steve, sl@stevelittler.com
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18. Thursday 7/14 - Balboa with Christian
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
8:00 - 9:00 : Balboa lesson, starts in the small room at 8
9:00 - 11:00 : Balboa dancing
$10, $5 students
Christian, 352-514-7411, dcamp@alumni.ufl.edu
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19. Friday 7/15 - Ballroom Waltz with Kay Picart
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Ave
6:30 - 7:30 Cha Cha
$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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20. Sunday 7/17 - 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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21. Sunday 7/24 - Tango Pavadita Brunch
Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue
11:00 - 2:00 : Tango lesson and practice and lovely brunch
$10, $5 Students
Steve, sl@stevelittler.com
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