Click below for folk dance groups in the listed Florida cities. Boca Raton, Brevard County, DeLand, Delray Beach, Dunedin, Dunedin, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Miami, Orlando, Naples, Palm Bay, Pensacola, Plantation, 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.
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 2015/04/03The 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
Inactive
updated 2024/03/011st 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.
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
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
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
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
Thursdays 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, at the Rosa B. Center 524 NW 1st Street, Gainesville .
$6 per person (to pay rent)
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 July 2024
Gainesville Israeli Dance
When: Mondays, 6:30-9pm
Where: Congregation B'nai Israel, 3830 NW 23 Blvd., Gainesville, FL
Cost: $10
Contact: Andrew Weitzen publish@gainesvilledance.com
updated 24 February 2010 -- Veronica Lane
Where: Gainesville Health & Fitness Echo Pavilion, 4820 W. Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL
When: Third Fridays
Cost: $10 [age 26+], $5 [age 16-25], Free [age 15 and under]
Contact: dancewithgods@gmail.com or www.godsdance.org
Added 2 March 2024 -- Veronica Lane
Jacksonville Contra Dance
When: 4th Saturdays; lesson 6:45-7pm, dance 7-10pm
Where: Trinity Lutheran Church
1415 S. McDuff Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children
Contact: limalo88@comcast.net or jaxcontra.org
updated 1 March 2024 -- Veronica Lane
Jacksonville Scottish Dance
When: Most Thursdays, 7-9pm. Contact to confirm dates.
Where: Florida Ballet at Jacksonville
10131 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Cost: Generally a monthly fee; first time free.
Contact: Text message (preferred) to Meredith Munsey 904-535-8868 or email mmmunsey@gmail.com
Note: Please wear soft-soled shoes such as leather dance shoes, ghillies or ballet shoes. No street shoes are allowed in the dance room.
Updated 2 March 2024 -- Veronica Lane
Orange Park/Jacksonville English Country Dance
When: monthly, usually Sunday afternoons; dates vary
Where: private home
Note: For "experienced" dancers. Email to confirm dates.
Contact: Veronica Lane fladancegypsy@gmail.com
updated 1 March 2024--Per Veronica Lane
Inactive
updated 24 March 2018--Per Veronica Lane
Contact: Veronica Lane, fladancegypsy@gmail.com
updated 2 March 2024--Per Veronica Lane
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)
18 March 2022 -- John Daly
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
The English Country Dancers have moved to Palm Bay (Click Here)
updated 1 March 2024 per Catie Geist
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
The German International Folk Dance group meets weekly at the German American Social Club of Miami at 11919 SW 56 St. Miami, FL 33175. The group learns and performs dances from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other countries. Everyone interested in learning with us is welcome with no prior experience or partner required.
Contact maryparsonsgermanclub@gmail.com
updated 22 October 2024
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
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
Mondays, at the JCC, 7:15 to 8 teaching, 8 to 10 requests. Contact Debbie Meitin 407-788-7277
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
Tuesday evening from 6-9 pm, Lifepoint Church (1420 Sportsman Lane NE, Palm Bay, FL).
Park on the west side of the church and walk around the southwest corner of the building
to enter the dance room by the door that faces south.
Donations welcome and please bring snacks to share at the break.
Contact Catie Condran Geist at 321-427-3587 for more information.
Added 1 March 2024 per Catie Geist
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
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
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.
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: https://www.sarasotagrapeviners.com/
Updated 2 October 2023
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
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
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
Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, at Kate Jackson Recreation Ctr, 821 S Rome, Tampa, free. Contact Judith 813-254-3359 or judithbaizan@verizon.net
Updated 22 October 2024
Check for current status. Judith Baizan 813-254-3359 or judithbaizan@verizon.net
Updated 30 August 2022
Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM. Location may vary. Call Andi at 813-892-8153 for information!
Updated 22 October 2024
Friday evenings. Call Ed Swan at 321-536-0572 or Kenton Smith at 407-325-5655 for time and location
Updated 19 Feb 2023