Friends of Hot Springs NC Contra Dance
Lively contra dance night in Pine Hall, just yards from the Appalachian Trail in Hot Springs, NC. A recurring third-Friday community gathering centered on traditional partner figures and social dancing.
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A monthly community gathering for contra dancing in the mountain town of Hot Springs, just yards from the Appalachian Trail, brings people together for traditional folk dance.
A monthly community gathering for contra dancing in the mountain town of Hot Springs, just yards from the Appalachian Trail, brings people together for traditional folk dance.
A monthly community gathering for contra dancing in the mountain town of Hot Springs, just yards from the Appalachian Trail, brings people together for traditional folk dance.
Lively contra dance with caller-led group figures and fast-paced partner changes in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect upbeat folk dance energy, welcoming instruction for newcomers, and a social, inclusive vibe.
Lively contra dance with caller-led group figures and fast-paced partner changes in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect upbeat folk dance energy, welcoming instruction for newcomers, and a social, inclusive vibe.
Lively contra dance with caller-led group figures and fast-paced partner changes in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect upbeat folk dance energy, welcoming instruction for newcomers, and a social, inclusive vibe.
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.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk social dancing and a welcoming community vibe in a college gym setting. Expect long lines, swingy partner figures, and a joy-forward atmosphere rooted in regional music and dance traditions.
Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.
Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.
Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.
Learn the roots of traditional blues in an accessible dance lesson, then practice your rhythm during an all-levels social dance centered on connection, musicality, and welcoming community.
Learn the roots of traditional blues in an accessible dance lesson, then practice your rhythm during an all-levels social dance centered on connection, musicality, and welcoming community.
Learn the roots of traditional blues in an accessible dance lesson, then practice your rhythm during an all-levels social dance centered on connection, musicality, and welcoming community.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
Fiddle and guitar drive an old-time contra dance, with Barbara Groh calling dances from 8 to 11 p.m. A free beginner lesson beforehand welcomes newcomers to the community floor.
Fiddle and guitar drive an old-time contra dance, with Barbara Groh calling dances from 8 to 11 p.m. A free beginner lesson beforehand welcomes newcomers to the community floor.
Fiddle and guitar drive an old-time contra dance, with Barbara Groh calling dances from 8 to 11 p.m. A free beginner lesson beforehand welcomes newcomers to the community floor.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ’d social dance and guided practice, with mini private lessons available. Connect with Asheville’s swing dance community in a relaxed downtown bar setting.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ’d social dance and guided practice, with mini private lessons available. Connect with Asheville’s swing dance community in a relaxed downtown bar setting.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ’d social dance and guided practice, with mini private lessons available. Connect with Asheville’s swing dance community in a relaxed downtown bar setting.
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.
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.
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.
A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
A lively downtown street festival with live bands, casual dancing, pop up shopping, and local art displays. Browse small town vendors and businesses while sampling food and soaking up a community First Friday vibe.
A rowdy hoedown-style celebration with dancing, singalongs, and live tunes paired with local maker booths, casual food options, and laid-back games. Built for mingling and community fun with a festival-like atmosphere.
A rowdy hoedown-style celebration with dancing, singalongs, and live tunes paired with local maker booths, casual food options, and laid-back games. Built for mingling and community fun with a festival-like atmosphere.
A rowdy hoedown-style celebration with dancing, singalongs, and live tunes paired with local maker booths, casual food options, and laid-back games. Built for mingling and community fun with a festival-like atmosphere.
Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.
Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.
Five-minute original sets span storytelling, poetry, literature, comedy bits, songs, and dance in an all-arts mic. A supportive Sunday-night gathering centered on sharing new work and cheering on Asheville creatives.
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.
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.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Guided community walk focused on identifying wild edible plants and seasonal foraging basics. Expect hands on learning about local ecology, safe harvesting practices, and practical nature skills on an outdoor Asheville route.
Midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew and a scenic waterfall payoff. Expect a forested trail, steady uphill sections, and time for photos and trail conversation.
Midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew and a scenic waterfall payoff. Expect a forested trail, steady uphill sections, and time for photos and trail conversation.
Midday group hike to Catawba Falls with a social, outdoorsy crew and a scenic waterfall payoff. Expect a forested trail, steady uphill sections, and time for photos and trail conversation.
Regency-era English country dances straight out of Jane Austen film scenes, with each set taught step-by-step and called by experienced dance leaders. Expect lively partner figures, friendly community vibes, and a low-pressure entry point for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dances straight out of Jane Austen film scenes, with each set taught step-by-step and called by experienced dance leaders. Expect lively partner figures, friendly community vibes, and a low-pressure entry point for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dances straight out of Jane Austen film scenes, with each set taught step-by-step and called by experienced dance leaders. Expect lively partner figures, friendly community vibes, and a low-pressure entry point for newcomers.