Ongoing
Thursdays
Ongoing Thursdays, 7:30-10:30 pm. Gainesville Swing Dancing every Thursday evening from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM, you can find us at the Rosa B Williams Center. We kick off the night with a one-hour beginner lesson, followed by two hours of social dancing in a beautiful, air-conditioned hardwood dance hall.
We cannot wait to hit the dance floor with all of you.
No partner or experience needed.
Parking:
Free street parking is available in front of or beside the building, as well as in the nearby Friends of the Library lot.
Admission:
Free, donations encouraged via cash or Venmo.
Connect with Us:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gainesvillelindyscoop/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gainesville.swingdancing/
GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/94661829/xshrLqwd
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/gainesville_swingdancing. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525, SwingDancing.Gainesville@gmail.com. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [events]
2026
August 2026
Thursday 13 August 2026
Thu 13 Aug 2026, 7:30-8:30 pm. 7:30 pm Beginner lesson
8:30 pm Social dancing
Admission:
Free. Donations encouraged via cash or Venmo.
No partner or experience needed.
Join GSD every Thursday for free swing dancing lessons in a beautiful, air-conditioned, historic hall with hardwood floors! Our 8-week progressive beginner series is designed to help you build real skills and confidence week by week in a welcoming and inclusive environment—no experience or partner needed, just come ready to learn and have fun.
Parking:
Free street parking is available in front of or beside the building, as well as in the nearby Friends of the Library lot. Rosa B Williams Center, 524 NW First Street, Gainesville, 32601. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525, SwingDancing.Gainesville@gmail.com. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [gainesvilleswingdancing][facebook][events]
October 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
Fri 16 Oct to Sun 18 Oct 2026. Preregister early to save money.
Tickets start at just $65.
Gainesville Swing Dancing is proud to invite you to our annual workshop and retreat for 2026: Swamp Stomp.
Your ticket includes two socials with live music, a late-night blues bonfire, six hours of lessons (instructors and bands to be announced), and lodging with a bed in one of the on-site cabins—check out our FAQs on the webpage for more details.
Register now to secure your spot and lock in the lowest.
We cannot wait to see you there for some Lindy hoppin’ and late-night stompin. Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave, Micanopy. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525, SwingDancing.Gainesville@gmail.com. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [facebook][events]
Saturday 17 October 2026
Sat 17 Oct to Sun 18 Oct 2026. Preregister early to save money.
Tickets start at just $65.
Gainesville Swing Dancing is proud to invite you to our annual workshop and retreat for 2026: Swamp Stomp.
Your ticket includes two socials with live music, a late-night blues bonfire, six hours of lessons (instructors and bands to be announced), and lodging with a bed in one of the on-site cabins—check out our FAQs on the webpage for more details.
Register now to secure your spot and lock in the lowest.
We cannot wait to see you there for some Lindy hoppin’ and late-night stompin. Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave, Micanopy. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525, SwingDancing.Gainesville@gmail.com. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [facebook][events]
Sunday 18 October 2026
Sun 18 Oct 2026. Preregister early to save money.
Tickets start at just $65.
Gainesville Swing Dancing is proud to invite you to our annual workshop and retreat for 2026: Swamp Stomp.
Your ticket includes two socials with live music, a late-night blues bonfire, six hours of lessons (instructors and bands to be announced), and lodging with a bed in one of the on-site cabins—check out our FAQs on the webpage for more details.
Register now to secure your spot and lock in the lowest.
We cannot wait to see you there for some Lindy hoppin’ and late-night stompin. Cuscowilla Nature and Retreat Center, 210 SE 134 Ave, Micanopy. Edward Stephen Gavlick III, 352-246-4525, SwingDancing.Gainesville@gmail.com. Gainesville Swing Dancing - [facebook][events]