
English Country Dance
Lively English country dancing with rotating callers guiding the figures to recorded tunes. A free weekly social night where you can jump in without a partner and learn as you go.
Similar Events

Free weekly English country dancing with rotating callers and upbeat recorded tunes. Mixers and set dances make it easy to jump in solo and meet new people in a welcoming community center setting.

Free weekly English country dancing with rotating callers and upbeat recorded tunes. Mixers and set dances make it easy to jump in solo and meet new people in a welcoming community center setting.
Free weekly English country dancing with rotating callers and upbeat recorded tunes. Mixers and set dances make it easy to jump in solo and meet new people in a welcoming community center setting.

Regency-era English country dances reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes, taught step by step and then prompted by experienced dance leaders. Expect partner sets, gentle social etiquette, and a welcoming community floor at the JCC.

Regency-era English country dances reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes, taught step by step and then prompted by experienced dance leaders. Expect partner sets, gentle social etiquette, and a welcoming community floor at the JCC.
Regency-era English country dances reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes, taught step by step and then prompted by experienced dance leaders. Expect partner sets, gentle social etiquette, and a welcoming community floor at the JCC.

Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior experience required.

Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior experience required.

Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.

Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.

Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.

Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.
Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.

Drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with a different style rotating each month (like waltz). Welcoming, beginner-friendly atmosphere at a community center with plenty of time to practice and mingle.

Drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with a different style rotating each month (like waltz). Welcoming, beginner-friendly atmosphere at a community center with plenty of time to practice and mingle.
Drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with a different style rotating each month (like waltz). Welcoming, beginner-friendly atmosphere at a community center with plenty of time to practice and mingle.

A drop-in ballroom night that starts with a short guided lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Dance styles rotate monthly, making it easy for beginners and regulars to learn new steps together.

A drop-in ballroom night that starts with a short guided lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Dance styles rotate monthly, making it easy for beginners and regulars to learn new steps together.
A drop-in ballroom night that starts with a short guided lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Dance styles rotate monthly, making it easy for beginners and regulars to learn new steps together.

A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.

A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.
A welcoming waltz night where dancers and musicians share the floor in a friendly, community-centered setting. Informal instruction helps first-timers get comfortable, with an open, all-levels vibe for social partner dancing.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.

Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.
Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.

A drop-in waltz night that starts with a short ballroom lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Rotating monthly dance styles and a welcoming community center vibe make it easy to jump in.

A drop-in waltz night that starts with a short ballroom lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Rotating monthly dance styles and a welcoming community center vibe make it easy to jump in.
A drop-in waltz night that starts with a short ballroom lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Rotating monthly dance styles and a welcoming community center vibe make it easy to jump in.

Casual Scrabble meetups centered on friendly wordplay, strategy, and social connection. Drop in for weekly games at a neighborhood community center with a welcoming, low pressure vibe for new and experienced players.

Casual Scrabble meetups centered on friendly wordplay, strategy, and social connection. Drop in for weekly games at a neighborhood community center with a welcoming, low pressure vibe for new and experienced players.
Casual Scrabble meetups centered on friendly wordplay, strategy, and social connection. Drop in for weekly games at a neighborhood community center with a welcoming, low pressure vibe for new and experienced players.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to practice on the floor. Built for beginners and regulars alike, with an inclusive crowd and no partner, boots, or experience required.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to practice on the floor. Built for beginners and regulars alike, with an inclusive crowd and no partner, boots, or experience required.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to practice on the floor. Built for beginners and regulars alike, with an inclusive crowd and no partner, boots, or experience required.

Hand claps, toe tapping rhythms, and high lonesome bluegrass fill nightly stage shows alongside traditional Appalachian dance and century old ballads. Storytellers and regional performers celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage in a festival setting.

Hand claps, toe tapping rhythms, and high lonesome bluegrass fill nightly stage shows alongside traditional Appalachian dance and century old ballads. Storytellers and regional performers celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage in a festival setting.
Hand claps, toe tapping rhythms, and high lonesome bluegrass fill nightly stage shows alongside traditional Appalachian dance and century old ballads. Storytellers and regional performers celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage in a festival setting.

Hands-on drumming instruction led by Larry McDowell in a welcoming community setting. Learn rhythm basics and play along with others in a free, accessible class geared toward all experience levels.

Hands-on drumming instruction led by Larry McDowell in a welcoming community setting. Learn rhythm basics and play along with others in a free, accessible class geared toward all experience levels.
Hands-on drumming instruction led by Larry McDowell in a welcoming community setting. Learn rhythm basics and play along with others in a free, accessible class geared toward all experience levels.

Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.

Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.
Evening stage programs celebrate Southern Appalachian heritage with bluegrass drive, hand claps and toe tapping dance sets, and century old ballads. Storytellers and tradition bearers share regional history in a festival style showcase.

A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.

A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.
A casual bluegrass jam where pickers trade fiddle tunes, banjo rolls, and harmony choruses in a welcoming bar setting. Runs Tuesday evenings with free entry and an all-welcome, community-led circle.

High-energy shuffle dance instruction blending footwork drills, rhythm training, and cardio-friendly movement. Late-night class time suits dancers looking to build technique, stamina, and confidence on the beat.

High-energy shuffle dance instruction blending footwork drills, rhythm training, and cardio-friendly movement. Late-night class time suits dancers looking to build technique, stamina, and confidence on the beat.
High-energy shuffle dance instruction blending footwork drills, rhythm training, and cardio-friendly movement. Late-night class time suits dancers looking to build technique, stamina, and confidence on the beat.

Nightly stage shows celebrating Southern Appalachian traditions with bluegrass drive, hand clapping rhythms, and toe tapping dance. Century old ballads and traditional storytelling highlight regional folk heritage and intergenerational performers.

Nightly stage shows celebrating Southern Appalachian traditions with bluegrass drive, hand clapping rhythms, and toe tapping dance. Century old ballads and traditional storytelling highlight regional folk heritage and intergenerational performers.
Nightly stage shows celebrating Southern Appalachian traditions with bluegrass drive, hand clapping rhythms, and toe tapping dance. Century old ballads and traditional storytelling highlight regional folk heritage and intergenerational performers.

Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.

Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.
Communal, participatory drum circle with layered hand rhythms and call and response grooves in downtown Pritchard Park. Drop in to play or listen in an outdoor, all skill levels Friday evening gathering.

Late-night Latin social dancing in a Cuban-inspired bar setting, with a lively club vibe and room to move. Expect salsa and bachata rhythms, partnered spins, and a crowd geared toward nightlife energy.

Late-night Latin social dancing in a Cuban-inspired bar setting, with a lively club vibe and room to move. Expect salsa and bachata rhythms, partnered spins, and a crowd geared toward nightlife energy.
Late-night Latin social dancing in a Cuban-inspired bar setting, with a lively club vibe and room to move. Expect salsa and bachata rhythms, partnered spins, and a crowd geared toward nightlife energy.