Venues
Reitz union Rion Ballroom
University of Florida,
Gainesville, FL 32608
Gainesville, FL 32608
The Rion Ballroom will be the home of Sweet Swingouts VIII Saturday lessons and main dance. The ballroom is located on the third floor of the Reitz Union. Parking is free and can be found in the Reitz Union Welcome Center parking garage.
Civic Media Center
433 S Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601
We are excited to welcome the CMC to Sweet Swingouts VIII! The Civic Media Center & Stetson Kennedy Library Inc., founded in October 1993, is an alternative library, reading room and info shop. As a nonprofit, the CMC serves Gainesville as a resource for equity, justice, and activism within our community. We can't wait to groove to late night tunes at this classic Gainesville space Friday night!
Matheson History Museum
513 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
The beautiful Matheson History Museum will be the late night venue for Saturday! Located in the heart of downtown Gainesville, the Matheson History Museum is home to the 1867 Matheson House, permanent and temporary exhibits on Alachua County and Florida history, and a local history archival library. We cannot wait to dance on their beautiful floors!
the boxcar at depot park
201 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Join us at the Friday night main dance at the Boxcar at beautiful Depot Park! Originally a bustling rail yard and train depot, the city of Gainesville has restored this historic landmark into a gorgeous park with a lake, wildlife, native fauna, and playground. The Cade Museum and the Boxcar bar and restaurant are housed at Depot Park, as well. We will be in the event space in the Boxcar, which has beautiful wood floors and cozy lighting. Food and drinks are available on site for purchase!
salsa mundial
3501 SW 2nd Ave Suite G, Gainesville, FL 32607
We will be at local dance studio Salsa Mundial for Sunday lessons!