The swing dancing events attract a wide range of people. From Gainesville residents to local college students to even out-of-town visitors, attendees will always get to know unfamiliar faces.

Tan Pei Ru used to do line dancing, but felt it lacked fun. “Everyone is so focused on perfection, to stay in line. Swing is anything but that,” she says, adding that improvisation is encouraged.

Patrick Varine Sunday, March 30, 2025 6:29 p.m. | Sunday, March 30, 2025 6:29 p.m. If there’s a more enjoyable form of exercise than ballroom dancing, Joseph Britt hasn’t discovered it yet.

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