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Author: Patrick Harrigan

Al Rogers Memorial Dance—This Sunday!

That was Al Rogers

Our 3rd annual celebration of the life of the late Al Rogers, dance angel extraordinaire, combining contra dances with English country dances. Vicki Morrison calls contras to the music of The Wind That Shakes The Barley.

Patrick Harrigan April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 First Sunday Read more

It’s Wild Asparagus Weekend!

Wild Asparagus

Dance to George Marshall and Wild Asparagus at the Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe, April 18-20th 2025. Wild Asparagus Weekend is the G.O.D.S. contra dance of April 2025

Patrick Harrigan April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 Melrose Read more

March 21: Joe DePaolo & The Dune Hoppers

Dunehoppers + Joe DePaolo

Joe De Paolo from New York will be calling contra dances to the live music of The Dunehoppers from St Augustine on Friday 21 March 2025.

Patrick Harrigan March 18, 2025March 20, 2025 Third Friday Read more

February 21: Andy Kane & The Little Mercies

The Little Mercies are: Rosalee Walsh- Fiddle, banjo; Shanice Richards – fiddle, guitar; and Bronwyn Chelette – double bass, guitar, banjo

We contra dance to Andy Kane and The Little Mercies, Florida’s hottest new contra band. The Little Mercies are Rosalee Walsh- Fiddle, banjo;
Shanice Richards – fiddle, guitar; and
Bronwyn Chelette – double bass, guitar, banjo

Patrick Harrigan February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 Third Friday Read more

NextGen Dance Grant application deadline nears!

NextGen Dance Grant application deadline nears!

Apply for a grant to attend any dance camp in North America — but do it soon! A Gainesville Old-time Dance Society (G.O.D.S.) educational grant for North Florida resident dancers, callers and musicians GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR DANCERS, CALLERS & MUSICIANS A

Patrick Harrigan April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 Notice Read more

May 19: Alice Raibourn and Hoggetowne Fancy

Hogtown Fancy played contra turnes on 19 May 2023

Our May dance will be Friday the 19th, 7-9:30 at the Echo Pavilion at the Gainesville Health & Fitness Center. The caller is Alice Raibourn and the band is Hoggetowne Fancy.

Patrick Harrigan May 10, 2023May 20, 2023 Outdoors, Third Friday Read more

March 17: Category Five & Jonathan King

Aug 5, 2018: Jonathan L. King and Category Five

Gainesville’s Jonathan King will be calling contra dances to the live music of Category Five

Patrick Harrigan February 28, 2023February 28, 2023 Third Friday Read more

G.O.D.S. Virtual Contra Social [Sat, Mar 20, 7:00-8:45pm]

Seth Tepfer & The Cosmic Otters

Join us for our next online G.O.D.S. Social! SETH TEPFER calling to the live music of THE COSMIC OTTERS Seth…has been calling since 1997. In that time he has called over 500 gigs and delighted dancers from 5 to 95 across

Patrick Harrigan March 17, 2021March 21, 2021 Third Saturday, Zoom Read more

GODS Zoom Social [Sun, Feb 7, 4:00-5:45 pm]

GODS Zoom Social [Sun, Feb 7, 4:00-5:45 pm]

Join us for our next online G.O.D.S. Social!
• Contras (Alice Raibourn)
• English Country Dances (Al)
• Show & Tell (PLEASE BRING PICS OR VIDEOS TO SHARE)
• Waltzes (Diane & Dan)
• Songs & Jazz Tunes (Pete & Tamara)

Patrick Harrigan February 5, 2021February 7, 2021 First Sunday, Zoom Read more

9/19/20: Seth Tepfer & ReelPlay + Annual Meeting (Board Election)

Seth Tepfer and ReelPlay

The slate of nominees to the 2020-2021 G.O.D.S. Board of Directors (Steering Committee) was announced during the September 6 online (Zoom) social. The 9 nominees are: Deni Breckenridge Aerin Brown Christine Bruels Cayley Buckner Mary McClead Judy McKendrick Mike Randall Diane Schulbach Pete

Patrick Harrigan September 7, 2020September 11, 2020 Annual Meeting, Third Saturday, Zoom Read more

9/6/2020 G.O.D.S. Online First-Sunday Social

9/6/2020 G.O.D.S. Online First-Sunday Social

Join us for our next G.O.D.S. Social!

•Music [Eleta & Pete Sucsy – above]
•Contra(s) [JoLaine]
•Video presentation [Dave P]
•Waltz [Eleta & Pete]
•Announce 2020-2021 G.O.D.S. Board Nominees [Trokon]
•English Country Dance [Al]
•Sharing time
•Closing serenade [Eleta & Pete]

Patrick Harrigan September 4, 2020September 6, 2020 First Sunday, Zoom Read more

Aug 15: Virtual contra with Seth Tepfer & ReelPlay

Seth Tepfer and ReelPlay

When: Saturday Aug 15; doors open 7:00pm EDT; live music and dance 7:30-8:45
Caller: Seth Tepfer (from Atlanta)
Band: ReelPlay (from Atlanta: Robbin Marcus on piano & percussion; Dave Marcus on concertina)

Patrick Harrigan August 9, 2020August 11, 2020 Third Saturday, Zoom Read more
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