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X-WR-CALNAME:Gainesville · dance · today · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pirate themed Contra Dance featuring calling by JoLaine and live m usic by Contra Fusion. DTSTART:20260918T110000Z DTEND:20260919T014500Z DTSTAMP:20260916T010253Z UID:109288-1789714800-1789767900@alachuachronicle.com CATEGORIES:dance,music DESCRIPTION:Contra is a dance done with a lively\, walking step. You simpl y 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 th e dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance. If you can wal k\, you can contra dance! \nSuggested Donation:\n$10 (ages 26+)\n$5 (ages 16-25)\nDancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult. \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.\n• This is a friendl y welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experience is necessary.\n• Contra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n• No special dress is required.\n• Wear comfortable\, casual att ire and soft-soled non-marking shoes. \nVISIT https://godsdance.org/event /talk-dance-like-a-pirate-with-jolaine-contraforce/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T010253Z LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/pirate-themed-contra-dance-featurin g-calling-by-jolaine-and-live-music-by-contra-fusion/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Alachua Chronicle X-SOURCE-URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/artspeaksgnv-presents-poetica-am erica-250-throughout-april END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Salsa Music by Orchestra Fuego – The Levitt Amp Alachua Concert Series DTSTART:20260918T220000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T183032Z UID:10028135-1789754400-1789765200@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:dance,music DESCRIPTION:Dance along to the high-energy sounds of Orchestra Fuego durin g the Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series. The award-winning Florida ensemble blends classic New York salsa and mambo with Afro-Cuban influences and con temporary arrangements\, earning an international following with performan ces across the U.S. and abroad. Their latest music puts a fresh spin on fa miliar favorites\, including a salsa rendition of Prince’s “Purple Rai n.” Bring a chair and enjoy free live music\, food vendors and an evenin g of Latin rhythms in downtown Alachua. Sponsored in part by Visit Gainesv ille\, Alachua County. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T183032Z LOCATION:Skinner Park\, 15100 NW 142 Terrace\, Alachua\, FL\, 32615\, Unit ed States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/free-live-music-alachua-orchest ra-fuego-concert/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gain esville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Talk & Dance Like a Pirate with JoLaine & ContraFusion DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T000644Z UID:3187-1789758000-1789768800@godsdance.org CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Talk & Dance Like a Pirate\nwith JoLaine & ContraFusion\nAhoy\ , mateys and merry dancers! Hoist your spirits and join G.O.D.S. for Talk Like a Pirate! with caller JoLaine Pokorney and the swashbuckling sounds o f ContraFusion: Darren Burgess\, Diane Schulbach\, Roger Reep\, and Andrew Driscoll. Pirate finery is welcome\, but all ye really need are dancing s hoes and a taste for adventure. \nContraFusion is:\n\nDarren Burgess – G uitar\nDiane Schulbach- Piano\nRoger Reep- Saxophone\nAndrew Driscoll –   Violin\n\nTimes:\n7:00 – 10:00 pm \nDance Venue: \nUnited Church of G ainesville\n1624 NW 5th Ave\, Gainesville\, FL 32603 \nSchedule:\n6:00pm - 7:00 - Setup\n7:00pm - 9:45pm - Introductory workshop & Contra Dance\n9:4 5 – 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• Ple ase bring your own non-alcoholic beverage. \n• This is a friendly welcom ing recreational activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experi ence is necessary.\nContra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n•  No special dress is required.\nWear comfortable\, casual attire & soft-s oled non-marking shoes.\n• Smoking and/or alcoholic beverages are not allowed at our dances. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T000644Z LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32603\, United States URL:https://godsdance.org/event/talk-dance-like-a-pirate-with-jolaine-cont raforce/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville-f l X-SOURCE-NAME:Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society X-SOURCE-URL:https://godsdance.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contra Dance Every 3rd Friday DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002842Z UID:10036723-1789758000-1789768800@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Dance along during Contra Dance Every Third Friday\, a welcomi ng evening of traditional American folk dancing hosted by the Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society. Dancers of all experience levels can enjoy live mus ic and easy-to-follow instruction from a caller\, making it simple for new comers to join the fun. No partner or previous dance experience is require d\, creating an inviting community event filled with music\, movement\, an d social connection. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002842Z LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32603\, United States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/contra-dance-every-3rd-friday/2 026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville -fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:MUTA Ecstatic Dance and Live World Music DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T002842Z UID:10042226-1789758000-1789768800@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Dance to the sounds of MUTA during the multi-instrumental arti st’s first performance in the United States. MUTA combines ecstatic danc e with live vocals\, flutes\, guitar and handpan\, creating a rhythmic set designed around music and movement. Ilyusha and local musicians open the evening with a collaborative musical improvisation before MUTA takes the f loor. Cabin rentals and primitive camping are also available for guests pl anning to stay overnight. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T002842Z LOCATION:Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center\, 210 SE 134 Ave.\, Micanopy \, FL\, 32667\, United States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/muta-ecstatic-dance-and-live-wo rld-music/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=gainesville -fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Salsa Mundial 11th Anniversary Dance Weekend\, September 18-20 DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T063317Z UID:10014525-1789761600-1789774200@www.visitgainesville.com CATEGORIES:dance DESCRIPTION:Move to the rhythms of salsa and bachata during Salsa Mundial ’s 11th Anniversary\, a three-day dance weekend featuring workshops\, so cial dancing\, DJs and performances. Guest artists from across Florida joi n Gainesville dancers for events at Salsa Mundial\, the Cade Museum and Sw amp Head Brewery. The weekend includes all-level workshops\, themed social dancing\, live performances and late-night dancing\, with DJs PhatTony\, Rosh and Koji keeping the music going. Sponsored in part by Visit Gainesvi lle\, Alachua County. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T063317Z LOCATION:Multiple Locations\, Located in Gainesville\, Alachua County\, FL \, United States URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com/event/salsa-mundial-hosts-three-days- of-celebrations/2026-09-18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=gainesville-fl X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Gainesville X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.visitgainesville.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR