Asheville Swing Night - Swing Dance and Lesson
Learn swing steps and move to a lively mix of classic favorites and modern jazz, with a welcoming dance floor for experienced dancers and first-timers alike.
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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.
Connection-focused fusion dancing blends styles in a welcoming community atmosphere, with a smooth sprung floor, quality sound, and immersive lighting. Newcomers and seasoned dancers can share a full night of movement.
Connection-focused fusion dancing blends styles in a welcoming community atmosphere, with a smooth sprung floor, quality sound, and immersive lighting. Newcomers and seasoned dancers can share a full night of movement.
Connection-focused fusion dancing blends styles in a welcoming community atmosphere, with a smooth sprung floor, quality sound, and immersive lighting. Newcomers and seasoned dancers can share a full night of movement.
Community Waltz
MoreA welcoming community waltz brings musicians and dancers of all levels together for social dancing, with informal instruction helping newcomers learn the steps and feel at home on the floor.
A welcoming community waltz brings musicians and dancers of all levels together for social dancing, with informal instruction helping newcomers learn the steps and feel at home on the floor.
A welcoming community waltz brings musicians and dancers of all levels together for social dancing, with informal instruction helping newcomers learn the steps and feel at home on the floor.
A welcoming, participatory contra dance creates a lively community gathering in a sober, safe space, with social folk dancing and opportunities to connect through movement.
A welcoming, participatory contra dance creates a lively community gathering in a sober, safe space, with social folk dancing and opportunities to connect through movement.
A welcoming, participatory contra dance creates a lively community gathering in a sober, safe space, with social folk dancing and opportunities to connect through movement.
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.
Learn rumba basics in a welcoming dance lesson, then take the floor for ballroom, country, East and West Coast swing, hustle, and more, spun by DJ Missy Lindsey.
Learn rumba basics in a welcoming dance lesson, then take the floor for ballroom, country, East and West Coast swing, hustle, and more, spun by DJ Missy Lindsey.
Learn rumba basics in a welcoming dance lesson, then take the floor for ballroom, country, East and West Coast swing, hustle, and more, spun by DJ Missy Lindsey.
Accessible lessons introduce traditional blues dance roots before an all-levels social, inviting newcomers and experienced dancers to move, connect, and explore rhythm in a welcoming community setting.
Accessible lessons introduce traditional blues dance roots before an all-levels social, inviting newcomers and experienced dancers to move, connect, and explore rhythm in a welcoming community setting.
Accessible lessons introduce traditional blues dance roots before an all-levels social, inviting newcomers and experienced dancers to move, connect, and explore rhythm in a welcoming community setting.
Ballroom Dance
MoreLearn a rotating ballroom style in a welcoming drop-in lesson, then stay for two hours of social dancing. The format suits newcomers and experienced dancers seeking partner-dance practice and community.
Learn a rotating ballroom style in a welcoming drop-in lesson, then stay for two hours of social dancing. The format suits newcomers and experienced dancers seeking partner-dance practice and community.
Learn a rotating ballroom style in a welcoming drop-in lesson, then stay for two hours of social dancing. The format suits newcomers and experienced dancers seeking partner-dance practice and community.
Ballroom Dance
MoreA welcoming drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with monthly styles ranging from rumba and waltz to tango, swing, and cha cha.
A welcoming drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with monthly styles ranging from rumba and waltz to tango, swing, and cha cha.
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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.
A grown-up prom do-over centers on freeform ecstatic dance, moving to music without choreography in a celebratory community setting. Warmup, opening circle, raffle, photo booth, and refreshments support an evening fundraiser for Asheville Movement Collective.
A grown-up prom do-over centers on freeform ecstatic dance, moving to music without choreography in a celebratory community setting. Warmup, opening circle, raffle, photo booth, and refreshments support an evening fundraiser for Asheville Movement Collective.
A grown-up prom do-over centers on freeform ecstatic dance, moving to music without choreography in a celebratory community setting. Warmup, opening circle, raffle, photo booth, and refreshments support an evening fundraiser for Asheville Movement Collective.
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.
Learn lively country hip-hop line dances, then keep moving with country swing and two-stepping. A friendly, all-ages afternoon pairs dancing with brunch dishes, mimosas, and Bloody Marys.
Learn lively country hip-hop line dances, then keep moving with country swing and two-stepping. A friendly, all-ages afternoon pairs dancing with brunch dishes, mimosas, and Bloody Marys.
Learn lively country hip-hop line dances, then keep moving with country swing and two-stepping. A friendly, all-ages afternoon pairs dancing with brunch dishes, mimosas, and Bloody Marys.
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.
A free Valentine’s Day dance for families with children ages three and up, centered on a festive chance to move, celebrate, and spend time together.
A free Valentine’s Day dance for families with children ages three and up, centered on a festive chance to move, celebrate, and spend time together.
A free Valentine’s Day dance for families with children ages three and up, centered on a festive chance to move, celebrate, and spend time together.
A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.
A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.
A jazz orchestra performance brings layered ensemble arrangements, swinging rhythms, and rich instrumental interplay to Black Mountain, creating a polished concert atmosphere for fans of classic big band sound.
Funky grooves and energetic rhythms from a house band and rotating special guests create a lively Thursday night party, with a suggested donation supporting Asheville’s music scene.
Funky grooves and energetic rhythms from a house band and rotating special guests create a lively Thursday night party, with a suggested donation supporting Asheville’s music scene.
Funky grooves and energetic rhythms from a house band and rotating special guests create a lively Thursday night party, with a suggested donation supporting Asheville’s music scene.
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 relaxed evening mixer for catching up and meeting new people, followed by high-energy party-band covers of rock and dance hits from the 1970s, 80s, and beyond.
A relaxed evening mixer for catching up and meeting new people, followed by high-energy party-band covers of rock and dance hits from the 1970s, 80s, and beyond.
A relaxed evening mixer for catching up and meeting new people, followed by high-energy party-band covers of rock and dance hits from the 1970s, 80s, and beyond.
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.