Janie and the Fine Tuners is a professional contra dance band led by world-traveling traditional musician Janie Rothfield. Our own JoLaine needs no introduction to Gainesville dancers.
Janie and the Fine Tuners with JoLaine calling
☠️ Contra Dance Like a Pirate This Friday! ☠️
Avast ye landlubbers!
Hoist your colors, don your finest tricorn hat or flowing red sash, and join us for a rollicking evening of contra dancing to lively tunes. Whether you be a seasoned deck-dancer or stepping aboard for the first time, fear not—we’ll teach ye the moves. No partner or prior experience needed. All are welcome on this friendly, welcoming ship.
March 21: Joe DePaolo & The Dune Hoppers
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.
February 21: Andy Kane & The Little Mercies
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
May 17 New Southern Broadcasters & Jonathan King
G.O.D.S. Dance! Jonathan King & New Southern Broadcasters Our May dance will be Friday the 17th We will be dancing inside the Gainesville Health and Fitness Center main aerobics room. Note: Start time for this dance is 7:45pm! Jonathan will
October 20: Andy Kane & Wild Bill’s Traveling Circus
G.O.D.S. Dance! October 20: Andy Kane & Wild Bill’s Traveling Circus Our October dance will be Friday the 20th, at the Gainesville Health and Fitness Center. Note: This dance will be held at the Echo Pavilion! Andy Kane will be
September 15: Vicki Morrison & Comes When Called
Our September dance will be Friday the 15th, *indoors* at the Gainesville Health and Fitness Center 7-9:30 pm.
August 18: Gary Arthur + The Baldwins
G.O.D.S. Dance! August 18: Gary Arthur + The Baldwins Our August dance will be Friday the 18th, *indoors* (in air-conditioned comfort!) at the Gainesville Health and Fitness Center. Check in at the front desk and tell them you are attending
July 21: Jonathan King + The New Southern Broadcasters
21 July 2023 contra dance featuring Jonathan King and the New Southern Broadcasters at Gainesville Health and Fitness Center.
June 16: Angela DeCarlis and The Fishcamp Cutups
Our June dance will be Friday the 16th, *indoors* (in air-conditioned comfort!) at the Gainesville Health and Fitness Center.
May 19: Alice Raibourn and Hoggetowne Fancy
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.
March 17: Category Five & Jonathan King
Gainesville’s Jonathan King will be calling contra dances to the live music of Category Five