
Ecstatic Dance Wave w/ DJ Karen Funshine
A judgment-free evening of freeform movement and DJ-driven electronic rhythms, with a warmup and opening circle creating space to dance, connect, and move without alcohol.
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Flowing, cleansing DJ beats guide an ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle. Move freely through an evening of conscious movement and communal energy.

Flowing, cleansing DJ beats guide an ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle. Move freely through an evening of conscious movement and communal energy.
Flowing, cleansing DJ beats guide an ecstatic dance wave with a warmup and opening circle. Move freely through an evening of conscious movement and communal energy.

Two morning dance waves invite freeform movement, warmups, and opening circles in a welcoming community setting. Explore ecstatic dance as a practice for connection, vitality, and self-expression.

Two morning dance waves invite freeform movement, warmups, and opening circles in a welcoming community setting. Explore ecstatic dance as a practice for connection, vitality, and self-expression.
Two morning dance waves invite freeform movement, warmups, and opening circles in a welcoming community setting. Explore ecstatic dance as a practice for connection, vitality, and self-expression.

Two morning dance waves invite freeform movement to music from around the world, with guided warmups and opening circles creating space for embodied freedom and shared practice.

Two morning dance waves invite freeform movement to music from around the world, with guided warmups and opening circles creating space for embodied freedom and shared practice.
Two morning dance waves invite freeform movement to music from around the world, with guided warmups and opening circles creating space for embodied freedom and shared practice.

Move through an evening dance wave with facilitator Ted Riskin, blending modern electronic music, warmup, and an opening circle for an immersive, free-form movement journey. Costumes are welcome but optional.

Move through an evening dance wave with facilitator Ted Riskin, blending modern electronic music, warmup, and an opening circle for an immersive, free-form movement journey. Costumes are welcome but optional.
Move through an evening dance wave with facilitator Ted Riskin, blending modern electronic music, warmup, and an opening circle for an immersive, free-form movement journey. Costumes are welcome but optional.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves pair warmups and opening circles with freeform movement, guided by an intention of vibration, light, and the warmth we create together.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves pair warmups and opening circles with freeform movement, guided by an intention of vibration, light, and the warmth we create together.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves pair warmups and opening circles with freeform movement, guided by an intention of vibration, light, and the warmth we create together.

A DJ-led ecstatic dance wave moves from a warmup and opening circle into freeform exploration of body, mind, music, and connection with an ever-widening circle of partners.

A DJ-led ecstatic dance wave moves from a warmup and opening circle into freeform exploration of body, mind, music, and connection with an ever-widening circle of partners.
A DJ-led ecstatic dance wave moves from a warmup and opening circle into freeform exploration of body, mind, music, and connection with an ever-widening circle of partners.

Two morning dance waves invite communal movement, musical expression, and physical release, with guided warmups and opening circles creating space to celebrate, connect, and explore embodied experience.

Two morning dance waves invite communal movement, musical expression, and physical release, with guided warmups and opening circles creating space to celebrate, connect, and explore embodied experience.
Two morning dance waves invite communal movement, musical expression, and physical release, with guided warmups and opening circles creating space to celebrate, connect, and explore embodied experience.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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 spontaneous, costume-filled Halloween street dance turns passersby into a joyful flash mob, with upbeat music, a mic, and an open invitation for neighbors of all ages to move together sober.

A spontaneous, costume-filled Halloween street dance turns passersby into a joyful flash mob, with upbeat music, a mic, and an open invitation for neighbors of all ages to move together sober.
A spontaneous, costume-filled Halloween street dance turns passersby into a joyful flash mob, with upbeat music, a mic, and an open invitation for neighbors of all ages to move together sober.

After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.

After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park with Asheville’s iconic, participatory drum circle. A casual downtown outdoor gathering built around steady beats, swaying dancers, and community energy on Friday night.

Swing Asheville
MoreLearn beginner-friendly swing steps before an evening of social dancing to music inspired by the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, alongside contemporary swing sounds.

Learn beginner-friendly swing steps before an evening of social dancing to music inspired by the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, alongside contemporary swing sounds.
Learn beginner-friendly swing steps before an evening of social dancing to music inspired by the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, alongside contemporary swing sounds.

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.

Move solo or alongside others through a meditative, freeform dance journey set to curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention, and expressive costumes are welcome.

Move solo or alongside others through a meditative, freeform dance journey set to curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention, and expressive costumes are welcome.
Move solo or alongside others through a meditative, freeform dance journey set to curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention, and expressive costumes are welcome.

Move solo or together through a meditative, freeform dance journey guided by curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention before participants enter the shared movement space.

Move solo or together through a meditative, freeform dance journey guided by curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention before participants enter the shared movement space.
Move solo or together through a meditative, freeform dance journey guided by curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention before participants enter the shared movement space.

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 consent-centered, nonsexual gathering invites participants to explore platonic intimacy through safe, affectionate touch with like-minded people. The experience centers on connection, personal boundaries, and comfort in a welcoming community setting.

A consent-centered, nonsexual gathering invites participants to explore platonic intimacy through safe, affectionate touch with like-minded people. The experience centers on connection, personal boundaries, and comfort in a welcoming community setting.
A consent-centered, nonsexual gathering invites participants to explore platonic intimacy through safe, affectionate touch with like-minded people. The experience centers on connection, personal boundaries, and comfort in a welcoming community setting.

A welcoming, consent-centered gathering for practicing boundaries and sharing affectionate, sensual touch through snuggling. Participants use verbal consent to build connection in a supportive community setting.

A welcoming, consent-centered gathering for practicing boundaries and sharing affectionate, sensual touch through snuggling. Participants use verbal consent to build connection in a supportive community setting.
A welcoming, consent-centered gathering for practicing boundaries and sharing affectionate, sensual touch through snuggling. Participants use verbal consent to build connection in a supportive community setting.
