Monday Night Contra Dance
A welcoming beginner friendly lesson at 7 p.m. leads into caller led contra sets with a live band at 7:30 p.m., producing energetic social dancing fueled by lively New England style fiddle and reel tunes.
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Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Lively contra dance with partner swings and long-line figures in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect welcoming callers, upbeat traditional rhythms, and an easy entry point for newcomers alongside regular dancers.
Lively contra dance with partner swings and long-line figures in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect welcoming callers, upbeat traditional rhythms, and an easy entry point for newcomers alongside regular dancers.
Lively contra dance with partner swings and long-line figures in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect welcoming callers, upbeat traditional rhythms, and an easy entry point for newcomers alongside regular dancers.
Boot-scootin honky tonk night with a quick line dance and two step lesson, then open dancing backed by Old School Dance Hall. All ages and all skill levels welcome for a casual, high energy dance hall vibe.
Boot-scootin honky tonk night with a quick line dance and two step lesson, then open dancing backed by Old School Dance Hall. All ages and all skill levels welcome for a casual, high energy dance hall vibe.
Boot-scootin honky tonk night with a quick line dance and two step lesson, then open dancing backed by Old School Dance Hall. All ages and all skill levels welcome for a casual, high energy dance hall vibe.
Regency-era English country dancing with a Jane Austen vibe, taught step by step and then called in real time by experienced dance leaders. A welcoming community social dance with partner sets and gentle instruction.
Regency-era English country dancing with a Jane Austen vibe, taught step by step and then called in real time by experienced dance leaders. A welcoming community social dance with partner sets and gentle instruction.
Regency-era English country dancing with a Jane Austen vibe, taught step by step and then called in real time by experienced dance leaders. A welcoming community social dance with partner sets and gentle instruction.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes in Bryson Gym on the Warren Wilson College campus, blending partner-based figures and communal sets. A weekly Thursday night social built around local dance and music traditions in Swannanoa.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes in Bryson Gym on the Warren Wilson College campus, blending partner-based figures and communal sets. A weekly Thursday night social built around local dance and music traditions in Swannanoa.
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Three hours of free country western line dancing and two step social dancing in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two step social dancing in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
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Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice to lock in the steps. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available in a casual bar setting.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice to lock in the steps. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available in a casual bar setting.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ led social dance and guided practice to lock in the steps. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available in a casual bar setting.
Free line dance and two step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night, with one new routine taught and a previously learned dance reviewed each session. “Dance Angels” circulate to coach newcomers between social-dance sets.
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Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.
Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.
Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.
Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
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Weekly Latin dance night with a 30-minute lesson leading into a high-energy social floor until midnight. Expect salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton plus a $10 cover in a lively brewery setting.
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Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating local leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in a casual bar setting. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays for community-minded pickers and listeners.
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Free, welcoming bluegrass jam with an open, participatory feel for musicians and listeners alike. Gather for an evening of traditional acoustic music and community connection.
Free, welcoming bluegrass jam with an open, participatory feel for musicians and listeners alike. Gather for an evening of traditional acoustic music and community connection.
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Beginner Argentine tango fundamentals taught in a structured six week lesson series with progressive weekly instruction. No partner needed, with a welcoming studio vibe focused on connection, posture, and lead follow technique.
Beginner Argentine tango fundamentals taught in a structured six week lesson series with progressive weekly instruction. No partner needed, with a welcoming studio vibe focused on connection, posture, and lead follow technique.
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Informal weekly jam sessions bring musicians and listeners together to share traditional tunes, play collaboratively, and enjoy a welcoming community music gathering.
Informal weekly jam sessions bring musicians and listeners together to share traditional tunes, play collaboratively, and enjoy a welcoming community music gathering.
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A spontaneous acoustic bluegrass jam fills the taproom with fiddle, banjo, and guitar trading leads and harmonies. All ages and skill levels are welcome to play along or listen in a casual brewery setting.
A spontaneous acoustic bluegrass jam fills the taproom with fiddle, banjo, and guitar trading leads and harmonies. All ages and skill levels are welcome to play along or listen in a casual brewery setting.
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Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920s–40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.
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Lively contra dance night in Pine Hall, just yards from the Appalachian Trail in Hot Springs, NC. A recurring third-Friday community gathering centered on traditional partner figures and social dancing.
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Spontaneous acoustic bluegrass brings players of all ages and skill levels together for an informal evening of picking, shared tunes, and community in a brewery taproom.