Last Ballroom Dance, Nick at UF Tango, Dance Festival, Zumba

Published: Fri, 03/09/12

Gainesville Ocala Swing and Social Dance Newsletter

Hello and Gainesville Ocala Social Dancers,

First, visit http://Festival.GainesvilleDance.com

Friday, today, Swing and Sway has a free afternoon dance at the new Senior Center.

UF Swing Club is on break.

UF Tango Club is technically on break, but Nick will be leading Argentine Tango at 308 West for anyone that wants to join him. Same as usual with the UF Tango Club, starts at 8 pm. $5, UF Students free.

Saturday night marks the end of an epoch in Gainesville dancing with Maria Alvarez last ballroom dance. Everyone who can should go out to Imperial Studio this Saturday.

Tango Pavadita hosts their lovely Argentine Tango milonga Saturday night at 308 West.

Sunday Lindy Swing 101 continues from 6 to 7 at 308 West followed by Lindy Swing for more experienced dancers from 7 to 8:30 and then from 8:30 to 9:30 Hustle! $10 for the whole night.

Tuesday Richard teaches East Coast Swing.

Wednesday Essie and Thursday Judi teach West Coast Swing.

Coming up at the end of March is the Gainesville Dance Festival over 3 nights and 2 days with 14 different dance sessions, 18 dance teachers and over 20 hours of dancing. Visit the Gainesville Dance Festival Facebook event page, confirm your attendance and invite your friends.
www.facebook.com/events/401038303255209

Advance purchased $30 weekend passes get you in for the full event from Friday through Sunday and give you priority admission to Sacred Groove plus free passes to various dance classes after the Festival. Contact me to get your advanced purchase weekend passes either by replying to this email or call 352-327-7121.
 
Happy Dancing,
Andy

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In this Newsletter

Dance Schedule: confirm all programs before going

1. Friday 3/09 - Swing and Sway Dance Club at the Senior Center

2. Friday 3/09 - UF Swing Club

3. Friday 3/09 - UF Tango Club at 308 West

4. Saturday 3/10 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance

5. Saturday 3/10 - Tango Pavadita Milonga

6. Sunday 3/11 - Lindy Swing Dancing 101

7. Sunday 3/11 - Lindy Swing and Hustle!

8. Tuesday 3/13 - East Coast Swing with Richard

9. Tuesday 3/13 - Israeli Dancing with Andy

10. Wednesday 3/14 - West Coast Swing class with Essie

11. Thursday 3/15 - West Coast Swing with Judi Markell

12. Thursday 3/15 - Death Letter Blues - third Thursday

13. Saturday 3/17 - Zumba

14. Saturday 3/17 - Tango Y Te

15. Sunday 3/18 - Vintage Waltz Brunch

16. Wednesday 3/21 - West Coast Swing Dance Party with Josh

17. Fri-Sun 3/30-4/1 - Gainesville Dance Festival

18. Saturday 4/07 - West Coast Swing Dance

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Ongoing Dancing:

Argentine Tango with Andrea 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

Argentine Tango with Elke and Nick on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 7 at 308 West. nhr@ufl.edu

Ballroom Dancing ongoing classes with Maria Alvarez. www.ImperialDanceStudio.net

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 secret of many a man's success in the world resides in his insight into the moods of men and his tact in dealing with them. ~ J.G. Holland

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1. Friday 3/09 - 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

www.swingandsway.org

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2. Friday 3/09 - UF Swing Club

Unified Training Center, 809 West University Avenue

8:00 - 9:00 : Swing Dance Lesson

9:00 - 12:00 : Swing Dancing

Free

www.FloridaSwingDance.com

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3. Friday 3/09 - 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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4. Saturday 3/10 - Maria Alvarez Ballroom Dance

Imperial Dance Studio, 3550 SW 34th Street

8:30 - 11:00 : Dancing

$7 Members, $10 General

352-375-7763, imperialdancestudio@hotmail.com

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5. Saturday 3/10 - 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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6. Sunday 3/11 - 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.

Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com

www.DanceSwing.info

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7. Sunday 3/11 - 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, $5 Age 22 and under

Includes Israeli Dancing on Tuesday nights at 308 West

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 $5.

Andrew, 352-327-7121, publish@gainesvilledance.com

www.DanceSwing.info

www.youtube.com/partnershipdancing

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8. Tuesday 3/13 - 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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9. Tuesday 3/13 - 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.IsraeliDance.info

www.IsraeliPartnerDancing.com

www.YouTube.com/israelipartnerdances

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10. Wednesday 3/14 - 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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11. Thursday 3/15 - 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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12. Thursday 3/15 - 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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13. Sunday 3/17 - 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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14. Saturday 3/17 - Tango Y Te

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

8:00 - 9:00 : Set up, warm up

9:00 - 12:30 : Argentine Tango Milonga

$10, $5 Students

Argentine Tango milonga. Elegant dancing, light refreshments

David Chayes, david.chayes@gmail.com

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15. 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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16. Wednesday 3/21 - West Coast Swing Dance with Josh

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. Saturday 4/07 - West Coast Swing Dance

Gainesville Dance Association, 308 W University Avenue

7:30 - 9:00 Workshop with Patti Jobst

9:00 - 12:30 West Coast Swing dancing

$15 general, $10 students

$10 dance only, $5 students

Josh Angel, joshuadancer79@gmail.com

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