
Joy Parade! ~ Flash Mob, Spread Joy, Sober Fun ~
Neighborhood flash mob parade of guided choreography and feel good music, sweeping through downtown streets for playful street dancing and community connection. Sober, beginner friendly movement party that turns strangers into friends.
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Guided feel-good flash mob dance through downtown Asheville with playful hosts and upbeat music, turning strangers into friends in a weekly sober movement party for all skill levels to spread joy.

Guided feel-good flash mob dance through downtown Asheville with playful hosts and upbeat music, turning strangers into friends in a weekly sober movement party for all skill levels to spread joy.
Guided feel-good flash mob dance through downtown Asheville with playful hosts and upbeat music, turning strangers into friends in a weekly sober movement party for all skill levels to spread joy.

Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.

Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.
Bright holiday procession rolls through downtown streets with community floats, marching bands, and family oriented street side viewing, creating festive lights, local vendor stalls, and seasonal cheer along the parade route.

Pulsing EDM influenced ecstatic dance with a warmup, opening circle, and two hour evening wave in a sober, judgment free space for freeform movement, presence, and communal embodiment.

Pulsing EDM influenced ecstatic dance with a warmup, opening circle, and two hour evening wave in a sober, judgment free space for freeform movement, presence, and communal embodiment.
Pulsing EDM influenced ecstatic dance with a warmup, opening circle, and two hour evening wave in a sober, judgment free space for freeform movement, presence, and communal embodiment.

Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.

Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.
Live old time stringband drives upbeat reels and squares as a caller guides easy-to-follow, no-partner dances; brief flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, accessible parking, and an all ages community vibe.

Bass-driven ecstatic dance with guest DJ Karen Funshine, beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle led by a facilitator to hold a safe expressive container; sliding scale pricing and all levels welcome.

Bass-driven ecstatic dance with guest DJ Karen Funshine, beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle led by a facilitator to hold a safe expressive container; sliding scale pricing and all levels welcome.
Bass-driven ecstatic dance with guest DJ Karen Funshine, beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle led by a facilitator to hold a safe expressive container; sliding scale pricing and all levels welcome.

Uplifting, beginner friendly line dancing in a relaxed brewery taproom on the second Sunday monthly; no boots, partner, or experience required and there's no cover charge, creating a social, low-pressure dance night.

Uplifting, beginner friendly line dancing in a relaxed brewery taproom on the second Sunday monthly; no boots, partner, or experience required and there's no cover charge, creating a social, low-pressure dance night.
Uplifting, beginner friendly line dancing in a relaxed brewery taproom on the second Sunday monthly; no boots, partner, or experience required and there's no cover charge, creating a social, low-pressure dance night.

Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.

Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.
Immersive ecstatic dance with DJ Esmae featuring DJ curated soundscapes, a warmup, and a guided opening circle to encourage expressive movement, somatic release, and communal embodiment in a supportive Asheville gathering.

Morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warm ups and opening circles for intentional movement and emotional release; soulful DJ led movement medicine sessions that invite authentic connection and are accessible to all levels.

Morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warm ups and opening circles for intentional movement and emotional release; soulful DJ led movement medicine sessions that invite authentic connection and are accessible to all levels.
Morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warm ups and opening circles for intentional movement and emotional release; soulful DJ led movement medicine sessions that invite authentic connection and are accessible to all levels.

One-hour beginner swing lesson teaching simple step patterns and partner basics, followed by social dancing with regular partner rotation; a welcoming, solo-friendly meetup at Haw Creek Commons for 20s–40s community connection.

One-hour beginner swing lesson teaching simple step patterns and partner basics, followed by social dancing with regular partner rotation; a welcoming, solo-friendly meetup at Haw Creek Commons for 20s–40s community connection.
One-hour beginner swing lesson teaching simple step patterns and partner basics, followed by social dancing with regular partner rotation; a welcoming, solo-friendly meetup at Haw Creek Commons for 20s–40s community connection.

Appalachian old-time string band drives caller-led, easy-to-follow square dances in a convivial hall; a short flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and accessible parking make it beginner- and family-friendly.

Appalachian old-time string band drives caller-led, easy-to-follow square dances in a convivial hall; a short flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and accessible parking make it beginner- and family-friendly.
Appalachian old-time string band drives caller-led, easy-to-follow square dances in a convivial hall; a short flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and accessible parking make it beginner- and family-friendly.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.
Communal hand drumming in Pritchard Park's open-air plaza, where locals gather every Friday evening for a participatory drum circle welcoming players and listeners in downtown Asheville.

Rhythmic, freeform morning ecstatic dance in two consecutive DJ led waves, each beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle to invite somatic movement and modern electronic soundscapes.

Rhythmic, freeform morning ecstatic dance in two consecutive DJ led waves, each beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle to invite somatic movement and modern electronic soundscapes.
Rhythmic, freeform morning ecstatic dance in two consecutive DJ led waves, each beginning with a guided warmup and opening circle to invite somatic movement and modern electronic soundscapes.

Coffee-fueled casual group ride led by Asheville on Bikes, cruising Asheville's city streets at an easy pace for cyclists of all levels; social pit-stops at local bike friendly cafes and photo-ready moments for Instagram.

Coffee-fueled casual group ride led by Asheville on Bikes, cruising Asheville's city streets at an easy pace for cyclists of all levels; social pit-stops at local bike friendly cafes and photo-ready moments for Instagram.
Coffee-fueled casual group ride led by Asheville on Bikes, cruising Asheville's city streets at an easy pace for cyclists of all levels; social pit-stops at local bike friendly cafes and photo-ready moments for Instagram.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves with DJ Kristikka weave world beats and rhythmic intensity into a guided inward journey, progressing from quiet embodiment through ecstatic release to meditative integration, with warmups and opening circles.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves with DJ Kristikka weave world beats and rhythmic intensity into a guided inward journey, progressing from quiet embodiment through ecstatic release to meditative integration, with warmups and opening circles.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves with DJ Kristikka weave world beats and rhythmic intensity into a guided inward journey, progressing from quiet embodiment through ecstatic release to meditative integration, with warmups and opening circles.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.

Playful movements, deep breathing, and sustained hearty laughter create a gentle, restorative group practice that supports social, mental, spiritual, and physical healing; accessible to all ages and abilities, free with registration.

Playful movements, deep breathing, and sustained hearty laughter create a gentle, restorative group practice that supports social, mental, spiritual, and physical healing; accessible to all ages and abilities, free with registration.
Playful movements, deep breathing, and sustained hearty laughter create a gentle, restorative group practice that supports social, mental, spiritual, and physical healing; accessible to all ages and abilities, free with registration.

Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.

Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.
Casual and organized group rides across Asheville's streets and scenic greenways with routes for all skill levels, community focused bike advocacy, and family friendly outdoor camaraderie promoting safer streets.

Upbeat DJ sets of house and dance pop power an after-work early-evening dance party in a craft beer taproom with a low-lit, casual vibe to get you moving and home on time.

Upbeat DJ sets of house and dance pop power an after-work early-evening dance party in a craft beer taproom with a low-lit, casual vibe to get you moving and home on time.
Upbeat DJ sets of house and dance pop power an after-work early-evening dance party in a craft beer taproom with a low-lit, casual vibe to get you moving and home on time.

Two early morning ecstatic dance waves driven by guest DJ SeigeA, with guided warmups and formal opening circles; doors close at circle to protect a safe, embodied community movement practice.

Two early morning ecstatic dance waves driven by guest DJ SeigeA, with guided warmups and formal opening circles; doors close at circle to protect a safe, embodied community movement practice.
Two early morning ecstatic dance waves driven by guest DJ SeigeA, with guided warmups and formal opening circles; doors close at circle to protect a safe, embodied community movement practice.

Bass and groove driven ecstatic dance set by DJ Sara Bensman guiding somatic movement during a 7–9pm evening wave with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle, designed for safe, expressive community release.

Bass and groove driven ecstatic dance set by DJ Sara Bensman guiding somatic movement during a 7–9pm evening wave with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle, designed for safe, expressive community release.
Bass and groove driven ecstatic dance set by DJ Sara Bensman guiding somatic movement during a 7–9pm evening wave with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle, designed for safe, expressive community release.