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
G.O.D.S. Board Meeting Wednesday 11 February
Our next quarterly public meeting is Wednesday 11 February @ 7:30 pm at United Church of Gainesville (West Wing), 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville
☠️ 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.
Al Rogers Memorial Dance—This Sunday!
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.
It’s Wild Asparagus Weekend!
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
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
January 17: Stepping Stones & John Rogers
G.O.D.S. Dance! Stepping Stones & John Rogers! Our January dance will be Friday the 17th. Please Note: For this dance we will be dancing at the United Church of Gainesville. 1624 NW 5th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32603 Note: Start time
December 20: Hogtown Fancy & Vicki Morrison
G.O.D.S. Dance! Hogtown Fancy & Vicki Morrison! Our December dance will be Friday the 20th. We will be dancing inside the Gainesville Health and Fitness Center main aerobics room. Note: Start time for this dance is 7:45pm! Vicki will be
November 15: Katie’s Contradiction & Kevin Shepherd
G.O.D.S. Dance! Katie’s Contradiction & Kevin Shepherd! Our November dance will be Friday the 15th. We will be dancing inside the Gainesville Health and Fitness Center main aerobics room. Note: Start time for this dance is 7:45pm! Kevin will be
October 18: Contra Fusion + Angela DeCarlis
G.O.D.S. Dance! Angela DeCarlis & Contra Fusion! Our October dance will be Friday the 18th. NOTE VENUE CHANGE FOR THIS DANCE ONLY! We will be dancing at the Matheson Museum at 513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601 Note: Start
September 20: The Baldwins & Drew Thomas
G.O.D.S. Dance! Drew Thomas & The Baldwins! Our September dance will be Friday the 20th. We will be dancing inside the Gainesville Health and Fitness Center main aerobics room. Note: Start time for this dance is 7:45pm! Drew will be