Places to Dance in Florida

Regularly scheduled International Dance Groups

If corrections are needed, please send to John Daly -- email webmaster@floridafolkdancer.org

 

Click below for folk dance groups in the listed Florida cities. Boca Raton, Clearwater, Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach, DeLand, Delray Beach, Dunedin, Dunedin, Flagler Beach, Fort Myers, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Margate, Melbourne, Miami, Ocala, Orlando, Naples, Palm Beach, Pensacola, Plantation, St. Cloud, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, Titusville

It's always a good idea to call the contact person before driving any great distance to a dance group you're not familiar with. Contact people -- please drop me e-mail if your group isn't listed or is listed incorrectly. If your group isn't here, it probably won't be in the FFDC "Places to Dance Directory." There's no obligation to be a member of the Florida Folk Dance Council to be listed (although we'd love to have you). A listing is free. John Daly webmaster@floridafolkdancer.org.

Boca Raton, FL

Contra

South Florida Contra Dance Society

First Saturday 7-10:30 and Third Sunday 2-5:30 at Michael's Body Scenes 5994 SW 18th St. Boca Raton. Michael's is located in the back of the plaza. Contact: Fran Matson 561-966-1256.

updated 2015/04/03

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Clearwater, FL

International

The Clearwater group has retired.

updated 2007/10/26

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Cocoa Beach

Contra

Meets first Saturday of each month at Cocoa Beach Rec Center, 321 Ramp Rd. Instruction beginning at 7:30 PM, dance starts at 8:00 PM. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for dancers 17 and under. Caller with live music. Soft soled shoes that are non-marring required. Call Catie Condran Geist for more information (321-427-3587) or see www.cocoabeachcontra.org

updated 2013/03/10

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Daytona Beach, FL

Greek Kefi Hellenic Dancers

The Greek Kefi Hellenic Dancers no longer meet

updated 2014/05/25

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DeLand, FL

International

1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9 P.M. Dance is at 1790 Windham Ct, DeLand. If you want to eat at the house, bring your own food. You can come at any time after 5:30 P.M.
New dancers should call Ruth Ann Fay, cell: 386-738-3563 or after 5:30 at the Windham house: 386-822-4557, for parking instructions.

updated 2019/12/07

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Delray Beach, FL

Balkan by the Beach

International Folk Dancing every Friday 11:00 am to 1:30 pm at Veterans Park, 802 Northeast 1st Street, Delray Beach, FL 33483 (561) 243-7350. This is a seasonal group For more information and to confirm times call Janet Higgs 317-797-3435

updated 8 February 2023

International Folk Dance

Folk Dance with Henry. Wednesdays 11:30 am - 1:30 pm at Shirley & Barton Weisman Community Center. Contact Henry Temchin, 913.475.1112 or folkdancewithhenry@gmail.com.

updated 8 February 2023

Balkan/International Hybrid Dance Classe with Ira Weisburd

WHEN: Saturdays from 1pm to 3pm (in person and online at: www.youtube.com/user/iraweisburd)
WHERE: Kings Point, Delray Beach
ADDRESS: 7000 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL. 33446
VENUE: Main Clubhouse Grand Ballroom
ADMISSION: $10 CASH ONLY
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (must be over 18 years old)

Added 19 Feb 2023

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Dunedin, FL

Scottish Country Dancers

Meets September through April on Sunday evenings: Basic class from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and a social class from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
The official website is http://www.rscdsorlandobranch.org/rscdsorlandobranch_010.htm

updated 2007/10/26

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Flagler Beach, FL

Flagler Beach Ocean Marina Folk Dancers

The Flagler Beach group, run by Jan Lathi and Betty Nehemias, no longer meets

updated 19 October 2022

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Fort Myers, FL

Israeli Dancing in Fort Myers

Meets Sunday at 4 pm at the Jewish Federation of Lee and Charlotte Counties, 9701 Commerce Center Court, Fort Myers.
For more information and to confirm date and time contact: Jewish Federation 239-481-4449 or email to mkiss417@aol.com

updated 6 March 2011

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Gainesville, FL

Gainesville International Folk Dancers

Thursdays 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, at the Hawthorne Wellness Center, 6110 SE 205th St, Hawthorne, FL. Cost is $2.
It would be best to call Joyce Story (602-740-6177) or Julieta Brambila (352-281-0428) for information regarding any changes
Many dances from all around the world, including Romania, Russia, Japan, Quebec, Israel, Mexico, Ghana, USA, to name a few. A partner is not necessary (we do line, circle and partner-mixer dances). Call 352-281-0428 for more information or email jbramb@gmail.com or see our website: http://www.gifd.org. Also, see our calendar Oh, and there's a Facebook page: www.facebook.com/GainesvilleInternationalFolkDancers

updated 19 Feb 2023

CONTRA

First Sundays 4-7pm and third Saturdays 8-11pm. Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society (GODS) meet at Thelma Boltin Center, 516 NE 2nd Avenue. Introductory lesson 30 minutes before start time. Soft soled shoes please! Adults $7, under 21 $5. Contact gods@godsdance.org website: http://godsdance.org/

updated 24 February 2010 -- Thanks to Veronica

Gainesville Israeli Dance

Most Thursdays, B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 16 Blvd, 7-9:30pm, contact Ariela, 352-213-3863, anotzer@yahoo.com website: Gainesville Israeli Dance

updated 24 February 2010 -- Thanks to Veronica

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Jacksonville, FL

Contra Dance

Contra dance every 3rd Friday at Riverside Avenue Christian Church, 2841 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, FL 7:00-10:00pm, with a beginner lesson at 6:40pm. Adults $8, students $4, family $20.
More information: www.jaxcontra.org or www.facebook.com/groups/jaxcontra

updated 24 March 2018 -- Veronica Lane

Scottish Country Dance

Meets most Thursdays at Mark Spivak's Dance Extension, 3740 San Jose Place, Jacksonville, Florida 32258 from 7-9PM. We request $3 to pay for the hall. Everyone is welcome to come and learn. You do not need a partner to attend. Please wear soft-soled shoes such as leather dance shoes, ghillies or ballet shoes. No street shoes are allowed in the dance room. For additional information contact: Anne Hueser e-mail: annehueser@comcast.net Ph: 321-302-4152 or 904-535-8868.

Verified 24 March 2018 -- Veronica Lane

English Country Dance

Jacksonville English Country Dance no longer meets

updated 24 March 2018--Per Veronica

Jacksonville Israeli dance

Jacksonville Israeli dance no longer meets

updated 24 March 2018--Per Veronica

Orange Park English Country Dance

Occasional English country dance for "experienced" dancers usually on Fridays 7:30-10:00 pm at a private home. Carry in clean-soled, no-heeled shoes for dancing on sprung wood floor. Email to confirm dates:
Contact Veronica Lane veronica@fladancegypsy.info or www.fladancegypsy.info.

updated 24 March 2018--Per Veronica

Orange Park Israeli dance

Dancing every Wednesday at a private home. Beginners and intermediate 3:30-5:00pm. Carry in clean-soled, no-heeled shoes for dancing on sprung wood floor.

Contact Veronica Lane veronica@fladancegypsy.info or www.fladancegypsy.info.

updated 24 March 2018--Per Veronica

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Margate, FL

International and Israeli

No longer meets, per Ira

Updated 19 Feb 2023

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Melbourne, FL

South Brevard International Dancers

Meet every Friday in the Melbourne Village Hall, 535 Hammock Rd., Melbourne Village, FL 32904. Directions: New Haven Ave (192) from I-95 or U.S. 1 to Dayton Blvd (near the Home Depot). North on Dayton to the stop sign on South Drive. Right on South Drive which curves left and becomes Hammock Rd. Pass the next intersection (Norman Drive) and then turn left into the parking lot of the Village Hall. Time 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Teaching from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information call John Daly at 321-482-6818 (home) 321-693-2006 (office)

South Brevard Website FL

18 March 2022 -- John Daly

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Scottish Country Dance

The Brevard Scottish Country Dancers dance on Mondays from 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm at the Clubhouse at the Springs of Suntree (8300 Holiday Springs Road, Melbourne/Suntree, FL). Directions: From I-95 or US 1, take Viera Boulevard and turn south onto Holiday Springs Road. The Clubhouse will be on the right. Everyone is welcome and no partner is needed. There is no charge. Call Catie Condran Geist at 321-427-3587 (catiegeist@att.net) for more information.

updated 19 Feb 2023

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English Country Dancing

The English Country Dancers dance on Tuesdays from 6:00-9:00 pm in the Social Hall of the Unitarian Universalist Church (2185 Meadowlane Avenue in West Melbourne, FL). All dancers must be vaccinated against COVID. Bring your vaccination card. The charge is $5.00 per dancer. Call Catie Condran Geist 321-427-3587 (catiegeist@att.net) for more information.

updated 19 Feb 2023

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Israeli Dance

Please see the website at www.BrevardIsraeliDance.com for information about Israeli Dance in Melbourne. There is also an email link on that site.

updated 19 Feb 2023

Contra

The new location for the Contra Dance in Brevard County is the Walter Butler Community Center (4201 North Cocoa Boulevard [US Highway 1], Cocoa , FL -- Just 2.8 miles north of 528 and U.S. 1 interchange (Exit 46). https://spacecoastcontra.org Check the website for the dates and callers and bands because it's not always on the second Saturday of the month. Send e-mails to info@spacecoastcontra.org.

Added 19 Feb 2023

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Miami, FL

Coconut Grove

Contradances are on most fourth Sundays at The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3285 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove, FL 33133 and on other Sundays at Tobacco Road restaurant, 626 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33130. Dances at both locations begin at 7:00 and we do a walk-through for new dancers at 6:30 P.M. More information and listings for bands can be found at our web site: ContradanceMiami.com. Admission is $10:00, teens: 6:00, kids free. There is free parking at Tobacco Road (just let the attendant know you are there for the Contradance). Live music except for Second Sundays when we have a variety of electronic dance music suitable for Contradance but sometimes more experimental than traditional tunes.

Contact ContradanceMiami.com

updated 18 September 2012

South Suburbs

In Miami's south suburbs, you're welcome at the Palmetto Bay contradance monthly on the third Saturday at Perrine-Peters United Methodist Church, 18301 S. Dixie Hwy. (From Florida's Turnpike, leave at Exit 13 and go east 1.5 miles on Eureka Drive -- SW 184th Street). The evening starts with a covered-dish meal at 7 p.m. (bring something to share), then a beginner's lesson at 7:30 and the dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Suggested contribution $10, or for students, $5.

For other information, phone Liz at 786-242-0766

updated 18 October 2012

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Ocala, FL

Scottish Country Dance Lessons

7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free. Kilts not required. ContactRick Swinn 352-347-2873 for location and information

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Orlando

International Folk Dance

The Orlando International Folk Dance Club meets in East Orlando at 9859 Berry Dease Road, on Wednesday evenings, 7:30 - 10:00 (September-June). For more information and directions, call Pat at 407-492-3006 or email henderp@hughes.net or Bobby at 407-808-9282 or email bobbyjq@hughes.net.

Updated 19 October 2022

Scottish Country Dance

Caledonian Scottish Country Dancers of Orlando.  No longer meet

Updated 19 October 2022

Israeli Folk Dance--Maitland

Mondays, at the JCC, 7:15 to 8 teaching, 8 to 10 requests. Contact Debbie Meitin 407-788-7277

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Naples, FL

International Folk and Israeli Dancing

Thursday mornings 10-11:30 at Fleischmann Community Center (1600 Fleischmann Blvd), Naples, FL. Opposite Coastland Mall. $5/session. Richard Eddy, leader. 703-303-4719 or richardteddy@gmail.com.

Added 02 January 2012

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Palm Beach, FL

No longer meets.

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Pembroke Pines

International/Israeli

Has moved to Plantation.

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Pensacola

Pensacola Scottish Country Dancing

Tuesday 7-9 p.m
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3626 West Jackson St, Pensacola
Contact: Richard Walker, 5642 Leesway Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504, (850) 477-7136, rlwalker@granis.net
Sally Hall, 302 Camelia St, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561, (850) 932-3605, kilbarchan1@hotmail.com

Updated 12 March 2006

Pensacola International Folk Dancers

Sat (2/4) -- 7-9
Dance Unlimited, 211 West Cervantes, Pensacola
Contact: Georgeanna Presnell, 2938 Owen Bell Lane, Pensacola, FL 32507, (850) 492-3956, prsnlassc@aol.com

Updated 12 March 2006

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Plantation

International/Israeli

Meet at Lauderdale West Condo
One day per month

Nov  8, 1999Dec  6, 1999Jan 10, 2000Feb  7, 2000Mar  6, 2000Apr  3, 2000May  1, 2000.

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Charge: $2.00
Directions: University Drive north, Turn left into Cleary Blvd. (past Broward Blvd.). Turn right into Lauderdale West Drive. Continue to Clubhouse on left. Rm 113
Contact: Vivian Halpern (Co-ordinator) 954-473-6161
Leader: Jeanne Zeldin 561-641-9203
Thanks to our co-ordinator emeritus, Elaine Hendricks.

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St. Cloud, FL

English Country Dance

No longer meet

updated 19 October 2022

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Sarasota, FL

Sarasota Grapeviners--International Folk Dancers

Senior Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, FL on Wednesdays. Instruction and easy dances from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. Requests from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. No partner or experience required. Contact Susan Barach at 941-587-9485 or visit our website: ifdsarasota.webs.com

Updated 12 December 2022

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Sarasota Scottish Country Dancers

Bayfront Community Center (formerly Adult Recreation Center), 801 N. Tamiami Trail., Sarasota, FL.(behind the Municipal Auditorium across from the Florida West Coast Symphony) Thursday 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Beginners Welcome. Fee: $3.50. Contact Nancy Hendershot at 941-474-4882 or Michael Durning at 941-755-5770. Or visit our website

Updated 21 September 2009

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Tallahassee, FL

International

Regrettably the International group in Tallahassee has stopped meeting. However, Pat Pieratte remains available as a contact point. She may be reached at 850-264-3959.

Updated 19 Feb 2023

Contra

Join Us for Great Contra Dances!

Usually Second and Fourth Fridays of Each Month
(see schedule below)

7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
2nd Floor Ballroom
Old Armory/Tallahassee Senior Center
1400 N. Monroe St.
Admission cost for regular dances:
$10 for Adults, $9 Seniors over 50, $6 for Students, Free for Kids under 12
(higher prices may be charged for special dances)

For more information, visit tallydancer.com

Added 19 Feb 2023

Middle Eastern

BELLYDANCE

Middle Eastern dance in Tallahassee appears to have disbanded. If there is any new information please send it webmaster@floridafolkdancer.org

Updated 19 Feb 2023

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Tampa, FL

International

Thursday, 7 to 9pm, at Kate Jackson Recreation Ctr, 821 S Rome, Tampa, free Contact Terry 813-234-1231 (tabrahams@tampabay.rr.com) or Judith 813-254-3359 (judithbaizan@verizon.net

Updated 30 August 2022

Scandinavian

Check for current status. Judith Baizan 813-254-3359 or judithbaizan@verizon.net

Updated 30 August 2022

Israeli

Location Kate Jackson Recreation Ctr, 821 S Rome, Tampa, FL 33618 Tuesday 7:00 to 10:00 pm Fee $2.00. Call Andi at 813-985-5611 or Terry at 813-234-1231 before coming.

Updated 30 August 2022

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Titusville, FL

Scottish Country

Friday evenings. Call Ed Swan at 321-536-0572 or Kenton Smith at 407-325-5655 for time and location

Updated 19 Feb 2023

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