# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 9th ANNUAL TEACH ME TO DANCE
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 9th Annual  BLSSD Future’s Teach Me To Dance Youth Fundraising Event, June 19-June 21 2026 ALL proceeds from the event will benefit STEM, an eight week academic summer program serving students from Kindergarten to High School incorporating the art of dance.
 
Beginner and Intermediate Workshops in Line Dancing, DFW Swing Out, Urban Ballroom and Chicago Style Steppin' will be offered. 

ADDITIONS….Thursday night Steppin “GET WHAT YOU NEED” dance workshop and Friday night Zydeco workshop 

PRICES:

ALL ACCESS PASS $85 (starting Oct 1, 2025) includes 4 parties 6 dance workshops 

Saturday Main Event Table of 8: $480
$60 per person (without pass)

ALA CART PRICES
Friday Event $20
Saturday Main Event $60
All workshops $15 EACH

FRIDAY EVENT LOCATION 

MLK Recreation Center
1028 NE 14th St
Gainesville, FL  32601
6:00pm - 11:30pm

SATURDAY MORNING DANCE WORKSHOPS
10am-3pm

SATURDAY NIGHT MAIN EVENT
Reitz Union Rion Ballroom
686 Museum Rd
Gainesville, FL  32611
6 pm - 10 pm 

AFTER PARTY
Hilton Hotel 
1714 SW 34th St
Gainesville, FL  32607
10pm-1am

9th Annual Teach Me How To Dance Fundraiser is CoHosted by Smooth Flava Dance GNV

WEEKEND DANCE OPPORTUNITIES 

Thursday night Steppin workshop $20 donation, paid at the door 

Tiffany Barksdale, CSI Steppers & Donnell Haddon, Swagger Productions

Friday  night Zydeco workshop 
Ron and Shellie Wilson, ASLD 
Included in weekend pass
$20 donation at the door without pass 

Beginner Workshops
DFW Swingout - Wanda Lloyd, Smooth Flava GNV
Steppin- Choc James, The Chocolate Factory 
Ballroom- Tony Anderson, Dance Konnection 
Line Dance- Gail Johnson, Dance Konnection

Intermediate Workshops
DFW Swingout- LaDell Headroe, Smooth Flava Houston
Steppin-Demond Carter, Purple Charlotte Steppers
Ballroom- Demond Carter, Purple Charlotte Steppers
Line Dance- “RARA” Rolline Sullivan, GRIT

Ladies Beginner Steppin- Sonia 
Lady’s Intermediate Steppin Foot Work- Toni Rogers, Atlanta
Lead Fundamentals- Latish Hunter, Heart of Florida Steppers

HOTEL INFORMATION 
Hilton UF Conference Center

https://group.hilton.com/h82vch
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gainesville/9th-annual-teach-me-to-dance/200028840654323
- **Event Categories**: workshops, entertainment, dance, nonprofit, parties, business, art, conferences, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 124

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gainesville
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Gainesville Florida!  Go Gators!
- **lat**: 29.604172530271
- **long**: -82.3718785294
- **full address**: Gainesville Florida!  Go Gators!, Gainesville, Florida, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 9th ANNUAL TEACH ME TO DANCE being held?
  - **A:** 9th ANNUAL TEACH ME TO DANCE takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 21 Jun, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Gainesville Florida!  Go Gators!, Gainesville, Florida, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 9th ANNUAL TEACH ME TO DANCE?
  - **A:** 9th ANNUAL TEACH ME TO DANCE is organized by Wanda Lloyd.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 9th ANNUAL TEACH ME TO DANCE is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gainesville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 120+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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