
Inspire National Dance Competition
High-energy national dance competition and convention bringing competitive studio teams and soloists across ballet, jazz, contemporary, and hip-hop to Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville for adjudicated routines, workshops, and awards.
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High-energy competitive dance with precision choreography and age-division finals, pairing adjudicated stage performances with convention-style workshops in technique, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for regional teams.

High-energy competitive dance with precision choreography and age-division finals, pairing adjudicated stage performances with convention-style workshops in technique, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for regional teams.
High-energy competitive dance with precision choreography and age-division finals, pairing adjudicated stage performances with convention-style workshops in technique, jazz, ballet, and hip hop for regional teams.

High energy competitive dance event drawing regional teams from across the East Coast for adjudicated team routines, solos, and production numbers at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, presented in a large performing arts venue.

High energy competitive dance event drawing regional teams from across the East Coast for adjudicated team routines, solos, and production numbers at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, presented in a large performing arts venue.
High energy competitive dance event drawing regional teams from across the East Coast for adjudicated team routines, solos, and production numbers at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, presented in a large performing arts venue.

Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.

Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.
Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.

Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.

Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.
Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.

A large-scale handmade market packed with local makers and indie artists selling ceramics, prints, jewelry, and small-batch goods. Browse vendor booths in a bustling convention-center setting and stock up on unique gifts.

A large-scale handmade market packed with local makers and indie artists selling ceramics, prints, jewelry, and small-batch goods. Browse vendor booths in a bustling convention-center setting and stock up on unique gifts.
A large-scale handmade market packed with local makers and indie artists selling ceramics, prints, jewelry, and small-batch goods. Browse vendor booths in a bustling convention-center setting and stock up on unique gifts.

High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.

High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.
High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.

Nationally recognized, multi-day craft fair bringing regional artisans and handmade goods to an indoor convention hall; shoppers browse pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork across hundreds of vendor stalls.

Nationally recognized, multi-day craft fair bringing regional artisans and handmade goods to an indoor convention hall; shoppers browse pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork across hundreds of vendor stalls.
Nationally recognized, multi-day craft fair bringing regional artisans and handmade goods to an indoor convention hall; shoppers browse pottery, textiles, jewelry, and woodwork across hundreds of vendor stalls.

Patriotic choral arrangements and ceremonial ROTC honors performed by A.C. Reynolds students, blending stirring harmonies with military precision for Memorial Day remembrance. Formal auditorium setting suitable for families and community members.

Patriotic choral arrangements and ceremonial ROTC honors performed by A.C. Reynolds students, blending stirring harmonies with military precision for Memorial Day remembrance. Formal auditorium setting suitable for families and community members.
Patriotic choral arrangements and ceremonial ROTC honors performed by A.C. Reynolds students, blending stirring harmonies with military precision for Memorial Day remembrance. Formal auditorium setting suitable for families and community members.

Ink saturated three-day convention of custom tattooing, live tattooing stations, flash art sales, and artist booths, plus vendor shopping and studio pop-ups spotlighting local and touring tattooists.

Ink saturated three-day convention of custom tattooing, live tattooing stations, flash art sales, and artist booths, plus vendor shopping and studio pop-ups spotlighting local and touring tattooists.
Ink saturated three-day convention of custom tattooing, live tattooing stations, flash art sales, and artist booths, plus vendor shopping and studio pop-ups spotlighting local and touring tattooists.

Big-room rock energy and soulful Southern grooves from the multi GRAMMY-winning Alabama Shakes on their 2026 spring tour stop. Expect an amphitheater-sized set with festival-ready hits in a high-production concert atmosphere.

Big-room rock energy and soulful Southern grooves from the multi GRAMMY-winning Alabama Shakes on their 2026 spring tour stop. Expect an amphitheater-sized set with festival-ready hits in a high-production concert atmosphere.
Big-room rock energy and soulful Southern grooves from the multi GRAMMY-winning Alabama Shakes on their 2026 spring tour stop. Expect an amphitheater-sized set with festival-ready hits in a high-production concert atmosphere.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
True five-minute personal stories compete in a lively StorySLAM centered on "AMERICAN DREAMS," where participants sign up to share daring aspirations, failures, and reinventions while the audience cheers and judges decide.
Late-night standup comedy takes over a large arena-style theater with reserved orchestra and mezzanine seating plus balcony sections. Accessibility note: no elevator to balconies; ADA-friendly seating is available in orchestra or mezzanine.
Late-night standup comedy takes over a large arena-style theater with reserved orchestra and mezzanine seating plus balcony sections. Accessibility note: no elevator to balconies; ADA-friendly seating is available in orchestra or mezzanine.
Late-night standup comedy takes over a large arena-style theater with reserved orchestra and mezzanine seating plus balcony sections. Accessibility note: no elevator to balconies; ADA-friendly seating is available in orchestra or mezzanine.
Hard hitting professional wrestling with athletic maneuvers, big personalities, and twist filled storylines during a live AEW Dynamite or Collision television taping at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, featuring dramatic matches and arena spectacle.
Hard hitting professional wrestling with athletic maneuvers, big personalities, and twist filled storylines during a live AEW Dynamite or Collision television taping at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, featuring dramatic matches and arena spectacle.
Hard hitting professional wrestling with athletic maneuvers, big personalities, and twist filled storylines during a live AEW Dynamite or Collision television taping at Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville, featuring dramatic matches and arena spectacle.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.
A long-running celebration of Appalachian folk culture with toe-tapping mountain dance, traditional music, and heritage performances in a school auditorium setting. Expect a community festival vibe centered on regional storytelling and tradition.

Touring stand up set in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, built for big laughs and high energy crowd work. A late night theater style show in downtown Asheville with full scale production.

Touring stand up set in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, built for big laughs and high energy crowd work. A late night theater style show in downtown Asheville with full scale production.
Touring stand up set in the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah’s Cherokee Center, built for big laughs and high energy crowd work. A late night theater style show in downtown Asheville with full scale production.

Neon themed dance camp for elementary kids blending choreography, movement games, and creative performance skills. Builds confidence and stage presence with a glow style routine leading toward a fun end of camp presentation.

Neon themed dance camp for elementary kids blending choreography, movement games, and creative performance skills. Builds confidence and stage presence with a glow style routine leading toward a fun end of camp presentation.
Neon themed dance camp for elementary kids blending choreography, movement games, and creative performance skills. Builds confidence and stage presence with a glow style routine leading toward a fun end of camp presentation.

Elegant to electric contemporary dance featuring Stewart/Owen ensemble and guest choreographers, including the Asheville premiere of The Front, a sharply charged satire commissioned by the American Dance Festival.

Elegant to electric contemporary dance featuring Stewart/Owen ensemble and guest choreographers, including the Asheville premiere of The Front, a sharply charged satire commissioned by the American Dance Festival.
Elegant to electric contemporary dance featuring Stewart/Owen ensemble and guest choreographers, including the Asheville premiere of The Front, a sharply charged satire commissioned by the American Dance Festival.
Lush soft rock ballads and soaring vocal harmonies from Air Supply in an arena setting, delivering classic hits and romantic melodies for longtime fans and nostalgic sing-alongs.
Lush soft rock ballads and soaring vocal harmonies from Air Supply in an arena setting, delivering classic hits and romantic melodies for longtime fans and nostalgic sing-alongs.
Lush soft rock ballads and soaring vocal harmonies from Air Supply in an arena setting, delivering classic hits and romantic melodies for longtime fans and nostalgic sing-alongs.

Imaginative superhero-themed movement and creative dance activities for preschoolers, focusing on playful motor skills, simple choreography, and costume-friendly role play at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

Imaginative superhero-themed movement and creative dance activities for preschoolers, focusing on playful motor skills, simple choreography, and costume-friendly role play at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.
Imaginative superhero-themed movement and creative dance activities for preschoolers, focusing on playful motor skills, simple choreography, and costume-friendly role play at Black Mountain Center for the Arts.

A full-length classical ballet retelling of Cinderella with storybook choreography, sparkling costumes, and theatrical staging. Ideal for a dressed-up night out or a family cultural outing centered on dance and narrative performance.

A full-length classical ballet retelling of Cinderella with storybook choreography, sparkling costumes, and theatrical staging. Ideal for a dressed-up night out or a family cultural outing centered on dance and narrative performance.
A full-length classical ballet retelling of Cinderella with storybook choreography, sparkling costumes, and theatrical staging. Ideal for a dressed-up night out or a family cultural outing centered on dance and narrative performance.