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SUMMARY:GODS 19 June Summer Solstice Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:G.O.D.S. 19 June Summer Solstice Contra Dance\nAre you an oracle\, astrologer\, tarot reader\, palm reader\, diviner\, mystic\, or seeker?\nOur summer solstice-themed dance of 19 June will gather more than dancers: astrologers\, palm readers\, tarot card readers\, and kindred spirits will be setting up their stalls\, sharing their knowledge\, and adding a little “contra magic” to the evening.\nAll are welcome to join the circle\, no partner or experience necessary. Come for the music\, the movement\, the solstice energy\, and the cosmic joy of community dancing as caller John Rogers leads us through an evening where every turn\, swing\, and promenade may feel written in the stars.\nFeaturing caller John Rogers\n \nBand – Just In Time* Andrew Cox on violin;* Dan Peterson on bass;* Diane Schulbach on keyboard; and* Dan Hardwick on cello.\nTimes:\n7:00 – 10:00 pm \nDance Venue: \nUnited Church of Gainesville\n1624 NW 5th Ave\, Gainesville\, FL 32603 \nSchedule:\n6:00pm - 7:00 - Setup\n7:00pm - 9:45pm - Introductory workshop & Contra Dance\n9:45 – 10:15pm — Cleanup\n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –\nSuggested Donation:\n$10 (ages 26+)\n$5 (ages 16-25)\nDancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.\n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. \n• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experience is necessary.\nContra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n• No special dress is required.\nWear comfortable\, casual attire & soft-soled non-marking shoes.\n• Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances.
URL:http://godsdance.org/event/john-rogers-just-in-time/
LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32603\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society":MAILTO:dancewithgods@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000
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SUMMARY:JJ Luxe & 250 Blues
DESCRIPTION:JJ Luxe and 250 Blues\n \nThe 250 Blues band anchors the evening with live old-time dance music: Michael Stapleton on banjo\, Chuck Levy on fiddle\, and Michael Godwin on guitar. Stapleton’s banjo adds drive and rhythmic snap\, Levy’s fiddle carries the lift and melodic fire\, and Godwin’s guitar locks in the pulse that keeps dancers moving. \nJJ Luxe of Orlando brings bright\, welcoming energy to the microphone for this Independence Celebration contra dance. His calling keeps the evening clear\, lively\, and accessible\, whether dancers are brand new or already know the figures. \nTimes:\n7:00 – 10:00 pm \nDance Venue: \nUnited Church of Gainesville\n1624 NW 5th Ave\, Gainesville\, FL 32603 \nSchedule:\n6:00pm - 7:00 - Setup\n7:00pm - 9:45pm - Introductory workshop & Contra Dance\n9:45 – 10:15pm — Cleanup\n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –\nSuggested Donation:\n$10 (ages 26+)\n$5 (ages 16-25)\nDancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.\n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. \n• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experience is necessary.\nContra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n• No special dress is required.\nWear comfortable\, casual attire & soft-soled non-marking shoes.\n• Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances.
URL:http://godsdance.org/event/jj-luxe-250-blues/
LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32603\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society":MAILTO:dancewithgods@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T070000
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SUMMARY:August 21: Katie Zanders
DESCRIPTION:Katie Zanders calls contra dances on 21 August 2026.\nTimes:\n7:00 – 10:00 pm \nDance Venue: \nUnited Church of Gainesville\n1624 NW 5th Ave\, Gainesville\, FL 32603 \nSchedule:\n6:00pm - 7:00 - Setup\n7:00pm - 9:45pm - Introductory workshop & Contra Dance\n9:45 – 10:15pm — Cleanup\n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –\nSuggested Donation:\n$10 (ages 26+)\n$5 (ages 16-25)\nDancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.\n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. \n• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experience is necessary.\nContra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n• No special dress is required.\nWear comfortable\, casual attire & soft-soled non-marking shoes.\n• Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances.
URL:http://godsdance.org/event/august-21-katie-zanders/
LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32603\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society":MAILTO:dancewithgods@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261218T190000
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration with Vicki Morrison & In Cahoots
DESCRIPTION:G.O.D.S. 18 December Winter Solstice Celebration\n \nHobnob with oracles\, astrologers\, tarot readers\, palm readers\, diviners\, mystics\, and seekers!\nOur winter solstice-themed dance of 18 December will gather more than dancers. You will be able to freely consult astrologers\, palm readers\, tarot card readers\, and kindred spirits. They will set up their stalls\, and share their knowledge\, as we add a little “contra magic” to the evening.\nAll are welcome to join the circle\, no partner or experience necessary. Come for the music\, the movement\, the solstice energy\, and the cosmic joy of community dancing as caller John Rogers leads us through an evening where every turn\, swing\, and promenade may feel written in the stars.\nVicki Morrison and In Cahoots\n \n\n\n\nVicki Morrison of Tallahassee is a beloved contra dance caller whose warmth\, clarity\, and deep love for the tradition shine through every dance she leads. Known for her thoughtful programing and inclusive style\, Vicki fosters a welcoming atmosphere that encourages both new and experienced dancers to connect with the joy of the music and movement.\n\nIn Cahoots is a fixture in the Tallahassee contra dance scene\, playing regularly at the Tally Contra Dance. \n\n\n\n\nIn Cahoots is:\n\nAndrea Stanley on five-string violin;\nSteve Hodges on mandolin and guitar; and\nLaura Gayle Green on bass.\n\nTimes:\n7:00 – 10:00 pm \nDance Venue: \nUnited Church of Gainesville\n1624 NW 5th Ave\, Gainesville\, FL 32603 \nSchedule:\n6:00pm - 7:00 - Setup\n7:00pm - 9:45pm - Introductory workshop & Contra Dance\n9:45 – 10:15pm — Cleanup\n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –\nSuggested Donation:\n$10 (ages 26+)\n$5 (ages 16-25)\nDancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.\n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. \n• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experience is necessary.\nContra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n• No special dress is required.\nWear comfortable\, casual attire & soft-soled non-marking shoes.\n• Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances. \nTimes:\n7:00 – 10:00 pm \nDance Venue: \nUnited Church of Gainesville\n1624 NW 5th Ave\, Gainesville\, FL 32603 \nSchedule:\n6:00pm - 7:00 - Setup\n7:00pm - 9:45pm - Introductory workshop & Contra Dance\n9:45 – 10:15pm — Cleanup\n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –\nSuggested Donation:\n$10 (ages 26+)\n$5 (ages 16-25)\nDancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.\n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. \n• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experience is necessary.\nContra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n• No special dress is required.\nWear comfortable\, casual attire & soft-soled non-marking shoes.\n• Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances.
URL:http://godsdance.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration/
LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32603\, United States
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