Due to a conflict at our regular location, the November 22 brunch will be a house party at Michael's house. If you are not on our email list, email Michael at waltzgainesville@cox.net
WaltzGainesville is a casual dance group where we emphasize enjoyment and partnering in waltz and some other partner dances. We meet once each month.
Most of what we know and do has been learned from Richard Powers, Stanford dance historian and professor. He is one of the world's foremost experts in American social dance and, from 1997 to 2008, was visiting artistic director at Split Tree Farm in northwest Georgia.
Gainesville Sunday Morning Waltz Brunch
We have been dancing monthly on Sunday morning after
Gainesville's Third Saturday Contra Dance: 10:30am to 1:30pm.
We normally dance at the Tango y Te location, 601 South Main Street. This new location is on the East side of south Main. Parking is behind the building.
Cost:$5 per person, $7 if we have live music. Come alone or with a partner.
10:30 to 11:00 Brunch is available. Bring something to share if you like, but take away your leftovers so others don't have to clean up afterward.
11:00 We have a 15 - 20 minute lesson for the newer dancers, then open dancing until about 12:00.
12:00 or so, we often do the Cross-Step Waltz Mixer, as an introduction to the cross-step waltz figure which distinguishes our group. We may also include an intermediate lesson for about 15-20 minutes and continue open dancing.
1:00 or so, we can review a choreographed dance or have an advanced lesson.
Then we have open dancing until about 1:30.
Come alone or with a partner. We encourage dancers to mingle.
The dance styles we enjoy evolved around the turn of the century, before USABDA (US Amateur Ballroom Dance Assoc.) was formed. If you are interested in a certified ballroom dance studio in Gainesville, you should contact the Imperial Dance Studio.
We are not extremely fussy about shoes, though cleaning shoes before taking them on a dance floor is always good etiquette. Many waltz steps, including the cross-step, require a pivot. Some kind of leather sole is good; even paper tape or duck tape on your soles can work. Rubber soled shoes almost certainly will be a problem for either you or your partner. (Please remember gentlemen, just because "I can do it!!" does not mean it will be comfortable for your partner.)For more information contact Michael at waltzgainesville@cox.net
Diva-Boutique is a good source of dance shoes in St Pete.