
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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Lively contra dance with caller-led figures and swinging lines set to upbeat folk rhythms in a sober, safety-minded space. Welcoming community vibe with partner changes and easy-to-follow instruction for newcomers.

Lively contra dance with caller-led figures and swinging lines set to upbeat folk rhythms in a sober, safety-minded space. Welcoming community vibe with partner changes and easy-to-follow instruction for newcomers.
Lively contra dance with caller-led figures and swinging lines set to upbeat folk rhythms in a sober, safety-minded space. Welcoming community vibe with partner changes and easy-to-follow instruction for newcomers.

A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.

A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.

Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together through lively folk and social dance traditions in Swannanoa. Expect a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in shared movement and music.

Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together through lively folk and social dance traditions in Swannanoa. Expect a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in shared movement and music.
Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together through lively folk and social dance traditions in Swannanoa. Expect a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in shared movement and music.

Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.

Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.
Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.

Step into Asheville’s welcoming swing dance scene with beginner-friendly lessons and social dancing inspired by the jazz and swing era of the 1920s–40s, creating an easygoing way to meet people.

Step into Asheville’s welcoming swing dance scene with beginner-friendly lessons and social dancing inspired by the jazz and swing era of the 1920s–40s, creating an easygoing way to meet people.
Step into Asheville’s welcoming swing dance scene with beginner-friendly lessons and social dancing inspired by the jazz and swing era of the 1920s–40s, creating an easygoing way to meet people.

Learn the roots of traditional blues in an accessible dance lesson, then practice your rhythm during an all-levels social dance centered on connection, musicality, and welcoming community.

Learn the roots of traditional blues in an accessible dance lesson, then practice your rhythm during an all-levels social dance centered on connection, musicality, and welcoming community.
Learn the roots of traditional blues in an accessible dance lesson, then practice your rhythm during an all-levels social dance centered on connection, musicality, and welcoming community.

A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.

A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.

Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.

Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.

A late-night Latin dance party with upbeat rhythms and a lively bar-floor vibe inside a West Asheville brewery. Expect a social crowd, high-energy moves, and plenty of space to dance between rounds.

A late-night Latin dance party with upbeat rhythms and a lively bar-floor vibe inside a West Asheville brewery. Expect a social crowd, high-energy moves, and plenty of space to dance between rounds.
A late-night Latin dance party with upbeat rhythms and a lively bar-floor vibe inside a West Asheville brewery. Expect a social crowd, high-energy moves, and plenty of space to dance between rounds.

Midweek Latin social with a quick, all-levels lesson followed by open dancing until midnight. Expect salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton energy in a lively West Asheville brewery with a $10 cover.

Midweek Latin social with a quick, all-levels lesson followed by open dancing until midnight. Expect salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton energy in a lively West Asheville brewery with a $10 cover.
Midweek Latin social with a quick, all-levels lesson followed by open dancing until midnight. Expect salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton energy in a lively West Asheville brewery with a $10 cover.

Late-night mashup vibes take over a West Asheville brewpub, pairing danceable genre-blending mixes with a casual bar crowd and pints on tap. Expect a social, high-energy hangout built for moving and mingling.

Late-night mashup vibes take over a West Asheville brewpub, pairing danceable genre-blending mixes with a casual bar crowd and pints on tap. Expect a social, high-energy hangout built for moving and mingling.
Late-night mashup vibes take over a West Asheville brewpub, pairing danceable genre-blending mixes with a casual bar crowd and pints on tap. Expect a social, high-energy hangout built for moving and mingling.

Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.

Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.

Upbeat Latin dance night with salsa-forward rhythms and a lively midweek party vibe inside a West Asheville brewery taproom. Grab a pint and hit the floor for social dancing and late-night energy.

Upbeat Latin dance night with salsa-forward rhythms and a lively midweek party vibe inside a West Asheville brewery taproom. Grab a pint and hit the floor for social dancing and late-night energy.
Upbeat Latin dance night with salsa-forward rhythms and a lively midweek party vibe inside a West Asheville brewery taproom. Grab a pint and hit the floor for social dancing and late-night energy.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves with warmup and a held opening circle, then a DJ-driven freeform movement journey led by guest DJ Conway Weary. Doors close at circle for a focused, sober-style container in a school gym setting with sliding-scale pricing.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves with warmup and a held opening circle, then a DJ-driven freeform movement journey led by guest DJ Conway Weary. Doors close at circle for a focused, sober-style container in a school gym setting with sliding-scale pricing.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves with warmup and a held opening circle, then a DJ-driven freeform movement journey led by guest DJ Conway Weary. Doors close at circle for a focused, sober-style container in a school gym setting with sliding-scale pricing.

Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.

Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.
Hands-on hand drumming class led by longtime Asheville percussion teacher Larry McDowell, centered on rhythm, listening, and group groove. Free community gathering with optional donations to support ongoing weekly sessions.

A Monday night gathering for Asheville’s hospitality and service industry community, with an after-work social atmosphere for local workers to connect and unwind.

A Monday night gathering for Asheville’s hospitality and service industry community, with an after-work social atmosphere for local workers to connect and unwind.
A Monday night gathering for Asheville’s hospitality and service industry community, with an after-work social atmosphere for local workers to connect and unwind.

Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.

Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.
Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.

Freeform ecstatic dance moves from a 7 p.m. warmup into an opening circle and music-led inner journey, blending modern electronic sounds with natural instruments and human voices.

Freeform ecstatic dance moves from a 7 p.m. warmup into an opening circle and music-led inner journey, blending modern electronic sounds with natural instruments and human voices.
Freeform ecstatic dance moves from a 7 p.m. warmup into an opening circle and music-led inner journey, blending modern electronic sounds with natural instruments and human voices.
