Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society

Janie and the Fine Tuners with JoLaine calling
2026-02-20 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32603, United States
Janie and the Fine Tuners
featuring caller JoLaine

Janie and the Fine Tuners is a professional contra dance band led by world-traveling traditional musician Janie Rothfield. The ensemble is known for its high-energy performances at dances across the United States, including regular appearances in Chicago and Virginia.
Janie and the Fine Tuners is:

Janie Rothfield: Fiddle and banjo
Allan Carr: Guitar and vocals
Bronwyn Chilette: Bass

Times:
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Dance Venue:
United Church of Gainesville
1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
Schedule:
6:00pm - 7:00 - Setup
7:00pm - 9:45pm - Introductory workshop & Contra Dance
9:45 – 10:15pm — Cleanup
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Suggested Donation:
$10 (ages 26+)
$5 (ages 16-25)
Dancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.
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• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.
• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.
• No partner or experience is necessary.
Contra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.
• No special dress is required.
Wear comfortable, casual attire & soft-soled non-marking shoes.
• Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances.

Bill Paine & Friends with caller Kevin Shepherd
2026-03-20 19:00 - 22:00
Bill Paine & Friends with caller Kevin Shepherd

Bill Paine & Friends is:

Bill Paine on mandolin;
Vickie Frazier on banjo;
Kevin Moran on fiddle.

Times:
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Dance Venue:
United Church of Gainesville
1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603
Schedule:
6:00pm - 7:00 - Setup
7:00pm - 9:45pm - Introductory workshop & Contra Dance
9:45 – 10:15pm — Cleanup
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Suggested Donation:
$10 (ages 26+)
$5 (ages 16-25)
Dancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.
• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.
• No partner or experience is necessary.
Contra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.
• No special dress is required.
Wear comfortable, casual attire & soft-soled non-marking shoes.
• Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances.
