Ecstatic Dance
Freeform ecstatic dance with a DJ-led journey by psychology professor Bob Swoap, blending pulsing beats and open-floor movement. A judgment-free, beginner-friendly night to connect with fellow students and Asheville Movement Collective members.
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Ecstatic dance night with DJ Bobcat spinning a rhythmic, body-led set for student orientation week. A come as you are, sober friendly movement space focused on feeling at home in your body and connecting with new and longtime locals.
Ecstatic dance night with DJ Bobcat spinning a rhythmic, body-led set for student orientation week. A come as you are, sober friendly movement space focused on feeling at home in your body and connecting with new and longtime locals.
Ecstatic dance night with DJ Bobcat spinning a rhythmic, body-led set for student orientation week. A come as you are, sober friendly movement space focused on feeling at home in your body and connecting with new and longtime locals.
A barefoot ecstatic dance wave blends flowing, water inspired DJ beats with a warmup and an opening circle for intention setting. Held in a school gym style space with facilitation support, it’s a substance free movement journey for community connection.
A barefoot ecstatic dance wave blends flowing, water inspired DJ beats with a warmup and an opening circle for intention setting. Held in a school gym style space with facilitation support, it’s a substance free movement journey for community connection.
A barefoot ecstatic dance wave blends flowing, water inspired DJ beats with a warmup and an opening circle for intention setting. Held in a school gym style space with facilitation support, it’s a substance free movement journey for community connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves led by DJ Mikaya blend many styles and flavors into a curated DJ journey with guided warmups and an opening circle. Expect barefoot freeform movement, communal intention setting, and an upbeat, spacious school gym vibe.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves led by DJ Mikaya blend many styles and flavors into a curated DJ journey with guided warmups and an opening circle. Expect barefoot freeform movement, communal intention setting, and an upbeat, spacious school gym vibe.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves led by DJ Mikaya blend many styles and flavors into a curated DJ journey with guided warmups and an opening circle. Expect barefoot freeform movement, communal intention setting, and an upbeat, spacious school gym vibe.
A barefoot-style ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ mix-making that tracks energy through somatic response to sonic vibrations. Warmup and an opening circle set a safe, loving container for self-expression, connection, and release at a school gym space.
A barefoot-style ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ mix-making that tracks energy through somatic response to sonic vibrations. Warmup and an opening circle set a safe, loving container for self-expression, connection, and release at a school gym space.
A barefoot-style ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ mix-making that tracks energy through somatic response to sonic vibrations. Warmup and an opening circle set a safe, loving container for self-expression, connection, and release at a school gym space.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend modern electronic beats with a guided warmup and opening circle to help participants drop out of their heads and into embodied movement. Facilitator Ted Riskin curates an inner-journey dance floor focused on shift and connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend modern electronic beats with a guided warmup and opening circle to help participants drop out of their heads and into embodied movement. Facilitator Ted Riskin curates an inner-journey dance floor focused on shift and connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend modern electronic beats with a guided warmup and opening circle to help participants drop out of their heads and into embodied movement. Facilitator Ted Riskin curates an inner-journey dance floor focused on shift and connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend global rhythms with guided warmups and an opening circle led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. A freeform, body-positive dance floor emphasizes somatic release, self-expression, and community connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend global rhythms with guided warmups and an opening circle led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. A freeform, body-positive dance floor emphasizes somatic release, self-expression, and community connection.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves blend global rhythms with guided warmups and an opening circle led by longtime movement teacher Marta Martín. A freeform, body-positive dance floor emphasizes somatic release, self-expression, and community connection.
Freeform ecstatic dance waves with a guided warmup and an opening circle led by facilitator Rory Jagdeo. A community movement practice focused on embodiment, connection, and energetic release in a school gym style space.
Freeform ecstatic dance waves with a guided warmup and an opening circle led by facilitator Rory Jagdeo. A community movement practice focused on embodiment, connection, and energetic release in a school gym style space.
Freeform ecstatic dance waves with a guided warmup and an opening circle led by facilitator Rory Jagdeo. A community movement practice focused on embodiment, connection, and energetic release in a school gym style space.
Two back to back morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warmups and an opening circle before dropping into a long, freeform movement journey. DJ SeigeA spins an eclectic, rhythm shifting mix designed for expressive, community rooted dance exploration.
Two back to back morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warmups and an opening circle before dropping into a long, freeform movement journey. DJ SeigeA spins an eclectic, rhythm shifting mix designed for expressive, community rooted dance exploration.
Two back to back morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warmups and an opening circle before dropping into a long, freeform movement journey. DJ SeigeA spins an eclectic, rhythm shifting mix designed for expressive, community rooted dance exploration.
A barefoot-friendly ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle before diving into a DJ-style movement journey geared toward emotional release and authentic connection. Held in a school gym style space with intentional, heart-led facilitation.
A barefoot-friendly ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle before diving into a DJ-style movement journey geared toward emotional release and authentic connection. Held in a school gym style space with intentional, heart-led facilitation.
A barefoot-friendly ecstatic dance wave with warmup and an opening circle before diving into a DJ-style movement journey geared toward emotional release and authentic connection. Held in a school gym style space with intentional, heart-led facilitation.
A two-hour ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, where live improvised music responds to the room’s movement. Expect an interdependent, somatic dancefloor experience shaped in real time by the dancers’ energy.
A two-hour ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, where live improvised music responds to the room’s movement. Expect an interdependent, somatic dancefloor experience shaped in real time by the dancers’ energy.
A two-hour ecstatic dance wave with a guided warmup and opening circle, where live improvised music responds to the room’s movement. Expect an interdependent, somatic dancefloor experience shaped in real time by the dancers’ energy.
Saucy bass music from a live DJ drives an ecstatic dance wave with a pre-dance movement lab and plenty of freeform expression. Sip tea and connect with others in the JCC Social Hall for an energetic, body-led night that can sell out.
Saucy bass music from a live DJ drives an ecstatic dance wave with a pre-dance movement lab and plenty of freeform expression. Sip tea and connect with others in the JCC Social Hall for an energetic, body-led night that can sell out.
Saucy bass music from a live DJ drives an ecstatic dance wave with a pre-dance movement lab and plenty of freeform expression. Sip tea and connect with others in the JCC Social Hall for an energetic, body-led night that can sell out.
Connection-driven fusion partner dancing stretches late into the night on a smooth sprung floor with high-end sound and club-style lighting. Welcoming vibe for first-timers and seasoned dancers building a sustainable local scene in West Asheville.
Connection-driven fusion partner dancing stretches late into the night on a smooth sprung floor with high-end sound and club-style lighting. Welcoming vibe for first-timers and seasoned dancers building a sustainable local scene in West Asheville.
Connection-driven fusion partner dancing stretches late into the night on a smooth sprung floor with high-end sound and club-style lighting. Welcoming vibe for first-timers and seasoned dancers building a sustainable local scene in West Asheville.
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
A participatory drumming circle fills the downtown park with hand drums, shakers, and call-and-response rhythms as dancers and onlookers gather in an open-air community jam. Expect a casual, freeform vibe that welcomes beginners and seasoned percussionists alike.
Sweat and sway through an ecstatic dance wave with a DJ-led, beat-driven journey that builds from gentle grooves into cathartic peaks. A shoes-off, substance-free movement space focused on somatic release, playful connection, and after-dark energy.
Sweat and sway through an ecstatic dance wave with a DJ-led, beat-driven journey that builds from gentle grooves into cathartic peaks. A shoes-off, substance-free movement space focused on somatic release, playful connection, and after-dark energy.
Sweat and sway through an ecstatic dance wave with a DJ-led, beat-driven journey that builds from gentle grooves into cathartic peaks. A shoes-off, substance-free movement space focused on somatic release, playful connection, and after-dark energy.
Second Friday swing night blends a beginner friendly lesson with a social dance floor at Haw Creek Commons. $10 at the door (cash or Venmo), doors at 6:45 PM, for ages 12+.
Second Friday swing night blends a beginner friendly lesson with a social dance floor at Haw Creek Commons. $10 at the door (cash or Venmo), doors at 6:45 PM, for ages 12+.
Second Friday swing night blends a beginner friendly lesson with a social dance floor at Haw Creek Commons. $10 at the door (cash or Venmo), doors at 6:45 PM, for ages 12+.
A welcoming social waltz night with a live musician-led dance floor and an easygoing, community vibe. Informal instruction helps brand-new dancers get comfortable while experienced dancers keep things flowing.
A welcoming social waltz night with a live musician-led dance floor and an easygoing, community vibe. Informal instruction helps brand-new dancers get comfortable while experienced dancers keep things flowing.
A welcoming social waltz night with a live musician-led dance floor and an easygoing, community vibe. Informal instruction helps brand-new dancers get comfortable while experienced dancers keep things flowing.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Queer-led woodland ramble at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging alongside nature songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance. An outdoor, community-centered gathering blending guided exploration with lighthearted movement and ritual.
Queer-led woodland ramble at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging alongside nature songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance. An outdoor, community-centered gathering blending guided exploration with lighthearted movement and ritual.
Queer-led woodland ramble at Bent Creek with mushroom foraging alongside nature songs, rhythmic chants, and a playful mushroom dance. An outdoor, community-centered gathering blending guided exploration with lighthearted movement and ritual.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes in a community-centered social dance night. Expect long lines, do si dos, and a welcoming atmosphere aimed at sharing dance and music traditions and local joy.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes in a community-centered social dance night. Expect long lines, do si dos, and a welcoming atmosphere aimed at sharing dance and music traditions and local joy.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes in a community-centered social dance night. Expect long lines, do si dos, and a welcoming atmosphere aimed at sharing dance and music traditions and local joy.
Late-night DJ set spins club-ready electronic beats for dancing and social mingling in a hotel-bar setting. Expect an energetic, after-hours vibe geared toward adults looking for a lively Saturday night.
Late-night DJ set spins club-ready electronic beats for dancing and social mingling in a hotel-bar setting. Expect an energetic, after-hours vibe geared toward adults looking for a lively Saturday night.
Late-night DJ set spins club-ready electronic beats for dancing and social mingling in a hotel-bar setting. Expect an energetic, after-hours vibe geared toward adults looking for a lively Saturday night.