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A heart-centered evening of communal dancing, singing, and playful release creates space to process collective overwhelm through movement, connection, and expressive self-adornment.
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Communal dancing, singing, and playful movement create space for heart-and-soul connection and release as the nights lengthen. An all-ages gathering centers shared joy amid collective stress.

Communal dancing, singing, and playful movement create space for heart-and-soul connection and release as the nights lengthen. An all-ages gathering centers shared joy amid collective stress.
Communal dancing, singing, and playful movement create space for heart-and-soul connection and release as the nights lengthen. An all-ages gathering centers shared joy amid collective stress.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.
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.

Two morning waves of freeform ecstatic dance invite emotional release, authentic connection, and movement-led exploration. Facilitator Jeannie Adair holds space with care, intention, warmups, and opening circles.

Two morning waves of freeform ecstatic dance invite emotional release, authentic connection, and movement-led exploration. Facilitator Jeannie Adair holds space with care, intention, warmups, and opening circles.
Two morning waves of freeform ecstatic dance invite emotional release, authentic connection, and movement-led exploration. Facilitator Jeannie Adair holds space with care, intention, warmups, and opening circles.

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.

Learn swing steps and move to a lively mix of classic favorites and modern jazz, with a welcoming dance floor for experienced dancers and first-timers alike.

Learn swing steps and move to a lively mix of classic favorites and modern jazz, with a welcoming dance floor for experienced dancers and first-timers alike.
Learn swing steps and move to a lively mix of classic favorites and modern jazz, with a welcoming dance floor for experienced dancers and first-timers alike.

A facilitated ecstatic dance wave begins with a warmup and opening circle before DJ Mikaya guides two hours of freeform movement, drawing on diverse styles from the ecstatic dance tradition.

A facilitated ecstatic dance wave begins with a warmup and opening circle before DJ Mikaya guides two hours of freeform movement, drawing on diverse styles from the ecstatic dance tradition.
A facilitated ecstatic dance wave begins with a warmup and opening circle before DJ Mikaya guides two hours of freeform movement, drawing on diverse styles from the ecstatic dance tradition.

A guided warmup and opening circle lead into a DJ-led ecstatic dance wave rooted in Open Floor and 5Rhythms movement, inviting freeform expression and embodied connection.

A guided warmup and opening circle lead into a DJ-led ecstatic dance wave rooted in Open Floor and 5Rhythms movement, inviting freeform expression and embodied connection.
A guided warmup and opening circle lead into a DJ-led ecstatic dance wave rooted in Open Floor and 5Rhythms movement, inviting freeform expression and embodied connection.

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.

Freeform ecstatic dance waves invite participants into a morning of expressive movement guided by facilitator Marta Martín, with an intention of cooperation, sweetness, and collective connection.

Freeform ecstatic dance waves invite participants into a morning of expressive movement guided by facilitator Marta Martín, with an intention of cooperation, sweetness, and collective connection.
Freeform ecstatic dance waves invite participants into a morning of expressive movement guided by facilitator Marta Martín, with an intention of cooperation, sweetness, and collective connection.

Two morning dance waves pair warmups and opening circles with music and freeform movement, inviting participants to step out of their heads and into an inward, energetic journey.

Two morning dance waves pair warmups and opening circles with music and freeform movement, inviting participants to step out of their heads and into an inward, energetic journey.
Two morning dance waves pair warmups and opening circles with music and freeform movement, inviting participants to step out of their heads and into an inward, energetic journey.

A DJ-led ecstatic dance wave moves through shadowy archetypes, inviting participants to embody repressed emotions and meet shame, fear, and self-judgment with unapologetic expression and radical human celebration.

A DJ-led ecstatic dance wave moves through shadowy archetypes, inviting participants to embody repressed emotions and meet shame, fear, and self-judgment with unapologetic expression and radical human celebration.
A DJ-led ecstatic dance wave moves through shadowy archetypes, inviting participants to embody repressed emotions and meet shame, fear, and self-judgment with unapologetic expression and radical human celebration.

A saucy, bass-driven DJ journey guides an ecstatic dance wave of free movement, connection, and tea, with a movement lab opening the evening in an inspiring communal space.

A saucy, bass-driven DJ journey guides an ecstatic dance wave of free movement, connection, and tea, with a movement lab opening the evening in an inspiring communal space.
A saucy, bass-driven DJ journey guides an ecstatic dance wave of free movement, connection, and tea, with a movement lab opening the evening in an inspiring communal space.

A saucy bass music DJ set carries an ecstatic dance wave from movement lab and warm-up through a closing sound-healing session. Expect freeform movement, connection, and tea in an inspiring communal space.

A saucy bass music DJ set carries an ecstatic dance wave from movement lab and warm-up through a closing sound-healing session. Expect freeform movement, connection, and tea in an inspiring communal space.
A saucy bass music DJ set carries an ecstatic dance wave from movement lab and warm-up through a closing sound-healing session. Expect freeform movement, connection, and tea in an inspiring communal space.

A welcoming dance wave moves from warmup and opening circle into freeform movement, guided by DJ Karen Funshine. Shared rhythm and a focus on solidarity invite connection across differences.

A welcoming dance wave moves from warmup and opening circle into freeform movement, guided by DJ Karen Funshine. Shared rhythm and a focus on solidarity invite connection across differences.
A welcoming dance wave moves from warmup and opening circle into freeform movement, guided by DJ Karen Funshine. Shared rhythm and a focus on solidarity invite connection across differences.

Explore gratitude through intuitive painting, color, imagery, and personal symbols, with guided reflection and expressive art-making creating space for mindfulness, emotional discovery, and creative self-expression.

Explore gratitude through intuitive painting, color, imagery, and personal symbols, with guided reflection and expressive art-making creating space for mindfulness, emotional discovery, and creative self-expression.
Explore gratitude through intuitive painting, color, imagery, and personal symbols, with guided reflection and expressive art-making creating space for mindfulness, emotional discovery, and creative self-expression.

Two morning dance waves invite freeform movement, warmups, and opening-circle connection around the intention “Chase the Rising Sun.” Move with facilitator Rory Jagdeo through a reflective, nature-inspired gathering.

Two morning dance waves invite freeform movement, warmups, and opening-circle connection around the intention “Chase the Rising Sun.” Move with facilitator Rory Jagdeo through a reflective, nature-inspired gathering.
Two morning dance waves invite freeform movement, warmups, and opening-circle connection around the intention “Chase the Rising Sun.” Move with facilitator Rory Jagdeo through a reflective, nature-inspired gathering.

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.

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.
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.

Movement, mantras, music, and meditation spark a mindful collage-making practice centered on gratitude and positive reflection. Create personal artwork, journal, and connect through shared creative expression.

Movement, mantras, music, and meditation spark a mindful collage-making practice centered on gratitude and positive reflection. Create personal artwork, journal, and connect through shared creative expression.
Movement, mantras, music, and meditation spark a mindful collage-making practice centered on gratitude and positive reflection. Create personal artwork, journal, and connect through shared creative expression.

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.
