
Mary Kay & the Moonlighters
Jazzy, bluesy sets led by Swing Asheville’s Mary Kay Williams create a partner friendly social dance night at Bryson Gym, featuring upbeat, classic swing arrangements and vocal driven dance band performances.
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Lively New England style contra with upbeat fiddles and guitar, caller instruction at 7 p.m. followed by live band dancing at 7:30. All skill levels welcome for a weekly Monday night community dance.

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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.

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Fiddles, banjo, guitar, and driving bass propel an old time contra dance with caller Beth Molaro; beginner friendly free lesson 7:30–8:00, then high energy dancing 8–11.

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One-hour beginner swing lesson teaches simple steps and partner rotations to get you dancing right away, followed by a social dance where solo attendees meet new people in a welcoming, beginner friendly atmosphere.

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Rhythmic jazz and deep soul performances at the historic YMI Cultural Center celebrating Asheville’s musical legacy and community rhythm; an evening of horn-driven grooves, warm vocals, and communal celebration downtown.
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Pulsing communal hand‑percussion at twilight invites improvised drumming, dancing, and open-air procession; a participatory, inclusive Friday-night gathering built on powerful synchronicity, individual expression, and neighborhood vibrancy.

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Velvety lead vocals and groove heavy soul and R&B with tight horn arrangements in an intimate Revival Asheville club setting, perfect for fans of contemporary soul, danceable grooves, and singalong choruses.

Velvety lead vocals and groove heavy soul and R&B with tight horn arrangements in an intimate Revival Asheville club setting, perfect for fans of contemporary soul, danceable grooves, and singalong choruses.
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Rhythmic Cajun zydeco grooves led by accordions, rubboard, electric guitar, bass, and drums invite high-energy Mardi Gras dancing. Expect new tunes, traditional two-step beats, and community singalong moments from an Asheville staple.

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