
Inspire National Dance Competition
High energy regional dance competition and convention drawing competitive teams and soloists across the Southeast for adjudicated routines, intensive technique classes, and polished stage productions in a downtown performing arts center.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.

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.

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.
Heels choreography and burlesque variety numbers heat up an intimate downtown speakeasy for a Summerween themed late night cabaret. Expect cheeky costumes, sultry stage energy, and a bar forward nightlife vibe.
Heels choreography and burlesque variety numbers heat up an intimate downtown speakeasy for a Summerween themed late night cabaret. Expect cheeky costumes, sultry stage energy, and a bar forward nightlife vibe.
Heels choreography and burlesque variety numbers heat up an intimate downtown speakeasy for a Summerween themed late night cabaret. Expect cheeky costumes, sultry stage energy, and a bar forward nightlife vibe.

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.

Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.

Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Lively caller led square dances to an old time stringband blend Appalachian fiddle, banjo, and guitar, with an introductory flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and a family friendly community atmosphere at Haw Creek Commons.
Razor-sharp, irreverent stand-up from Daniel Tosh, blending dark satire and rapid-fire one-liners in a large downtown theater; late-night crowd-pleaser on his My First Farewell Tour at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
Razor-sharp, irreverent stand-up from Daniel Tosh, blending dark satire and rapid-fire one-liners in a large downtown theater; late-night crowd-pleaser on his My First Farewell Tour at Harrah's Cherokee Center.
Razor-sharp, irreverent stand-up from Daniel Tosh, blending dark satire and rapid-fire one-liners in a large downtown theater; late-night crowd-pleaser on his My First Farewell Tour at Harrah's Cherokee Center.

A spring dance recital highlighting student choreography and ensemble routines across multiple styles in a high school auditorium. A community-friendly evening spotlighting local performers and stage production energy in Black Mountain.

A spring dance recital highlighting student choreography and ensemble routines across multiple styles in a high school auditorium. A community-friendly evening spotlighting local performers and stage production energy in Black Mountain.
A spring dance recital highlighting student choreography and ensemble routines across multiple styles in a high school auditorium. A community-friendly evening spotlighting local performers and stage production energy in Black Mountain.

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.
A late-night seated stand-up show in a large theater setting with reserved Orchestra and Mezzanine options. Balcony sections require stairs only, with ADA-friendly seating available on lower levels via the box office.
A late-night seated stand-up show in a large theater setting with reserved Orchestra and Mezzanine options. Balcony sections require stairs only, with ADA-friendly seating available on lower levels via the box office.
A late-night seated stand-up show in a large theater setting with reserved Orchestra and Mezzanine options. Balcony sections require stairs only, with ADA-friendly seating available on lower levels via the box office.