The Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society (G.O.D.S.) proudly announces its 3rd annual celebration of the life of the late Al Rogers, dance angel extraordinaire and friend to every dancer he ever met. And it’s coming up soon — THIS SUNDAY, 4 May 2-5 pm
- Contra dance every weekend somewhere in Florida;
- English Country Dance on Mondays;
- Scottish Country Dance on Tuesdays;
- Irish Set Dancing on Wednesdays.
Appropriately, this year’s dance features both contra dances and English country dances.
Callers:
* Vicki Morrison
* Randy Thorp
* Annette Merritt
Band: The Wind That Shakes The Barley
* Bill Dudley – guitar
* Kathie Aagaard – fiddle
* Sarah Mitchell – flute, hammered dulcimer, penny whistle
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And there’s more! You wanted to have your own official G.O.D.S. t-shirt? We are releasing them at Al’s dance in a dozen colors for sale at just $10. Youths (under 26) buy one, get the second free!
Date: Sunday 4 May 2025 from 2 pm to 5 pm
Venue: United Church of Gainesville, 1624 NW 5th Blvd, Gainesville
Refreshments: Dancers are encouraged to bring light snacks to share. Contact snack coordinator Judy McKendrick.
This event is a fundraiser so that Al’s gift continues to grow for years to come. The suggested donation for this special dance event is $20, though, as always, no one will be turned away. !!! Wear your Hawaiian Prints for Al !!!