Alachua Chronicle

CONTRA DANCE featuring music played by the Coral Riff and calling by Johnathan King
2026-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Contra is a dance done with a lively, walking step. You simply walk in time to the music – one step for each beat of music. There is no fancy footwork required. There is a caller for every dance who walks the dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance. If you can walk, you can contra dance!
7 PM Friday January 16
United Church of Gainesville
1624 NW 5th AVE
Gainesville, FL 32601
Organized by Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society www.godsdance.org
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.

17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness
2026-03-07 14:30 - 17:00 | Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, 157 Gale Lemerand Drive, Gainesville, FL, 32611, United States
The UF CARD Constituency Board is excited to announce the 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness event, taking place at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on March 7, 2026. This event aims to raise funds and awareness to support individuals with autism and their families.

Event Details:

Date: March 7, 2026

Time: Event starts at 2:30 p.m., with registration opening at 1:30 p.m.

Location: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gate 7, University of Florida

Join us for a day of community, support, and fun! Self-advocates, families, community members, and UF students, faculty, and staff will walk or run together to support the University of Florida Center

Contra Dance featuring music played by Bill Paine and Friends and calling by Kevin Shepherd
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:45 | United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Contra is a dance done with a lively, walking step. You simply walk in time to the music – one step for each beat of music. There is no fancy footwork required. There is a caller for every dance who walks the dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance. If you can walk, you can contra dance!
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 and soft-soled non-marking shoes.

Free beginner lesson begins at 6:45 PM. Dance begins at 7 PM sharp and concludes at 9:45 PM.

MIDSUMMER'S DAY themed Contra Dance featuring live music played by Just In Time and calling by John Rogers.
2026-06-19 19:00 - 21:45 | United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Contra is a dance done with a lively, walking step. You simply walk in time to the music – one step for each beat of music. There is no fancy footwork required. There is a caller for every dance who walks the dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance. If you can walk, you can contra dance!
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 and soft-soled non-marking shoes.

INDEPENDENCE DAY-themed Contra Dance
2026-07-17 19:00 - 21:45 | United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601, United States
Contra is a dance done with a lively, walking step. You simply walk in time to the music – one step for each beat of music. There is no fancy footwork required. There is a caller for every dance who walks the dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance. If you can walk, you can contra dance!
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 and soft-soled non-marking shoes.
VISIT https://godsdance.org/event/jj-luxe-250-blues/
