
BlueSmokeAVL Monthly Blues Dance
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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Community Waltz
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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.

Balboa Night
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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.

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.

Lively partner and group folk dancing brings the community together through traditional contra dance and music, creating an inviting evening rooted in Appalachian social dance traditions.

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Lively partner and group folk dancing brings the community together through traditional contra dance and music, creating an inviting evening rooted in Appalachian social dance traditions.

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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.
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A supportive gathering for people beginning or navigating a job search, with guided discussion of the emotional ups and downs and a strategy-focused track for moving forward.

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.

Ballroom Dance
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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.

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A reflective leadership conversation explores presence, how we show up for our teams, and the gap between aspirational values and everyday behavior. New Asheville digital nomads can connect and take away ideas for personal growth.
A reflective leadership conversation explores presence, how we show up for our teams, and the gap between aspirational values and everyday behavior. New Asheville digital nomads can connect and take away ideas for personal growth.

Bring a portfolio, case study, or work in progress for practical feedback from UX, design, research, and product professionals. Connect with Asheville’s product community around career development and design practice.

Bring a portfolio, case study, or work in progress for practical feedback from UX, design, research, and product professionals. Connect with Asheville’s product community around career development and design practice.
Bring a portfolio, case study, or work in progress for practical feedback from UX, design, research, and product professionals. Connect with Asheville’s product community around career development and design practice.

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.

A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.

A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.
A roots-focused blues gathering moves from a stripped-back, front-porch acoustic circle into an amplified stage jam, inviting musicians and listeners to share raw, traditional sounds and community connection.

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A confidential peer discussion explores the challenges of remote work and ways to strengthen your work habits and personal growth. Connect with Asheville-area digital nomads in a coworking setting.
A confidential peer discussion explores the challenges of remote work and ways to strengthen your work habits and personal growth. Connect with Asheville-area digital nomads in a coworking setting.
The Connect
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A welcoming, respectful weekly jam brings professional musicians, rising artists, and community members together for collaborative playing and fresh sounds, continuing Asheville’s tradition of musicians making music together.
A welcoming, respectful weekly jam brings professional musicians, rising artists, and community members together for collaborative playing and fresh sounds, continuing Asheville’s tradition of musicians making music together.

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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.
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