
Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance
Lively contra dance with do si dos and long-line figures in a fun-loving, sober and safety-minded community setting. Expect partner changes, friendly caller guidance, and upbeat traditional dance tunes in a campus-style hall.
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After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.

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A monthly community gathering for contra dancing in the mountain town of Hot Springs, just yards from the Appalachian Trail, brings people together for traditional folk dance.

A monthly community gathering for contra dancing in the mountain town of Hot Springs, just yards from the Appalachian Trail, brings people together for traditional folk dance.
A monthly community gathering for contra dancing in the mountain town of Hot Springs, just yards from the Appalachian Trail, brings people together for traditional folk dance.
