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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

admin 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]

admin 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)

admin August 9, 2020August 11, 2020 Third Saturday, Zoom Read more

July 5: Zoom contra dance & waltz with JoLaine

Social distance -- the old-time way

Enjoy dancing and watching your friends dance, chat and socialize, get some exercise. The program consist of contra dances that are easy to do with one or two people, especially selected by our callers.

admin July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 First Sunday, Zoom Read more

June 20: Zoom contra w/ Seth Tepfer, JoLaine and Reelplay

Social distance -- the old-time way

Florida contra dancers! Here is an exceptional opportunity to dance via Zoom to live music with TWO national contra callers: Seth Tepfer of Atlanta and our very own JoLaine of Gainesville! Join us on Saturday, June 20, for a GODS social and contra dance to live music by Reelplay

admin June 18, 2020June 23, 2020 Zoom No Comments Read more

June 7: Live music & contra dance with JoLaine

Volunteers Bob Saint Laurent and Pete Turner rake in the cash at G.O.D.S. contra events, but this virtual contra dance is free on Sunday June 7th from 4-6 pm. See the event page for details.

Join us on Sunday, June 7, for a Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society (G.O.D.S.) social gathering from 4:00-6:00 pm on Zoom​. ​​Let’s stay connected with each other​, at least virtually​. ​All are invited and welcome! Feel free to join for all​​

admin June 6, 2020June 6, 2020 First Sunday Read more

May 3: G.O.D.S. Board Meeting on Zoom–all are welcome!

G.O.D.S. Board members continue to work behind the scene to ensure that our society keeps pursuing its aims & objectives in these trying times and remains prepared to transition back to active dancing as soon as it is widely agreed to be safe again. No, we are not meeting in person but observing social distancing via Zoom streaming video service since yesterday! This photo is of the current Board's convening for the first time on Oct 3rd, 2019 at Cyd Robbins' Nest in Gainesville.

A meeting of the 2019-20 Gainesville Old-time Dance Society (G.O.D.S.) Board of Directors (aka Steering Committee) will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2020 by Zoom.

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March 21: Alice Raibourn & The Kumquats – CANCELLED

Alice Raibourn and The Kumquats

NOTE: Out of an abundance of caution, due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Florida, the Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society has very reluctantly decided to CANCEL its next three dance events. Check back for updates. We hope to see you soon!

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March 1: John Rogers & Loco-Motion

Loco-Motion & John Rogers

Caller John Rogers is calling to the music of Loco-Motion. Loco-Motion is:
• Sarah Mitchell on flute, hammered dulcimer & various noisy objects (feet, whistle, drum);
• Sherry Lowe on keyboard;
• Kathy Aagaard on fiddle; and
• Joe DePaolo on drums.

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Feb 21-23: GODS Weekend 2020

GODS Dance Weekend

Dancing With the G.O.D.S. 2020 SOLD OUT. Come back for more fun in 2021! Dancing with the G.O.D.S. Weekend 2020 REGISTRATION This dance is not gender-balanced. All your partners will be heavenly! Dancing with the G.O.D.S. 2020 SCHEDULE *** Featuring *** BANDS: CALLERS:

admin February 18, 2020March 19, 2020 GODS Weekend No Comments Read more
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