
AVL Monday Night Dance/Waltz/Potluck/Dead Sea Squirrels/Lesson w/Cricket & Lonnie/Ivy Hall-AB-Tech
An evening waltz lesson leads into social dancing to lively fiddle, guitar, and banjo tunes, with a community potluck inviting dancers and listeners to share food throughout the night.
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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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

Country-western instruction moves through two-step, waltz, West Coast swing, and line dancing, followed by social dancing and dinner beforehand for a welcoming queer community night.

Country-western instruction moves through two-step, waltz, West Coast swing, and line dancing, followed by social dancing and dinner beforehand for a welcoming queer community night.
Country-western instruction moves through two-step, waltz, West Coast swing, and line dancing, followed by social dancing and dinner beforehand for a welcoming queer community night.

Balboa Night
MoreA 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

Learn the steps in a free introductory lesson, then dance to Warren Wilson old-time and bluegrass bands with caller Phil Jamison. Expect lively traditional tunes and communal dancing.

Learn the steps in a free introductory lesson, then dance to Warren Wilson old-time and bluegrass bands with caller Phil Jamison. Expect lively traditional tunes and communal dancing.
Learn the steps in a free introductory lesson, then dance to Warren Wilson old-time and bluegrass bands with caller Phil Jamison. Expect lively traditional tunes and communal dancing.

A welcoming queer potluck brings together dishes tied to holiday traditions, family and culture, December memories, or new favorite recipes. Share food and the stories that make it feel like home.

A welcoming queer potluck brings together dishes tied to holiday traditions, family and culture, December memories, or new favorite recipes. Share food and the stories that make it feel like home.
A welcoming queer potluck brings together dishes tied to holiday traditions, family and culture, December memories, or new favorite recipes. Share food and the stories that make it feel like home.

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.

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.

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.

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.
