
Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
Lively contra dance night rooted in traditional folk and social dance culture, with a caller guiding long lines of partners through swinging and do si do patterns. Community focused gathering in a college gym, welcoming newcomers and regulars alike.
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Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-friendly sets, a guiding caller, and traditional folk dance energy. Expect long lines, swinging partners, and joyful social connection rooted in old-time dance traditions.

Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-friendly sets, a guiding caller, and traditional folk dance energy. Expect long lines, swinging partners, and joyful social connection rooted in old-time dance traditions.
Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-friendly sets, a guiding caller, and traditional folk dance energy. Expect long lines, swinging partners, and joyful social connection rooted in old-time dance traditions.

Regency-era English country dancing in the style seen in Jane Austen film adaptations, with each set taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders. Expect lively group figures, gentle partnering, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers.

Regency-era English country dancing in the style seen in Jane Austen film adaptations, with each set taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders. Expect lively group figures, gentle partnering, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dancing in the style seen in Jane Austen film adaptations, with each set taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders. Expect lively group figures, gentle partnering, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers.

Caller-led English country dance night set to recorded tunes, with changing leaders guiding the figures and steps. Free weekly community gathering where you can dance solo or with new partners as you go.

Caller-led English country dance night set to recorded tunes, with changing leaders guiding the figures and steps. Free weekly community gathering where you can dance solo or with new partners as you go.
Caller-led English country dance night set to recorded tunes, with changing leaders guiding the figures and steps. Free weekly community gathering where you can dance solo or with new partners as you go.

Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing live while the floor fills with line dancing and two stepping. A 30 minute early lesson leads into open dancing for all ages and skill levels.

Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing live while the floor fills with line dancing and two stepping. A 30 minute early lesson leads into open dancing for all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing live while the floor fills with line dancing and two stepping. A 30 minute early lesson leads into open dancing for all ages and skill levels.

Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.

Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.
Drop in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly dance lesson followed by two hours of open social dancing. Welcoming, community centered vibe that works well for beginners and returning dancers alike.

Appalachian old time and folk tunes fill a lively pub jam, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar driving danceable mountain rhythms. A community minded night for picking, listening, and swapping traditional melodies.

Appalachian old time and folk tunes fill a lively pub jam, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar driving danceable mountain rhythms. A community minded night for picking, listening, and swapping traditional melodies.
Appalachian old time and folk tunes fill a lively pub jam, with fiddles, banjo, and guitar driving danceable mountain rhythms. A community minded night for picking, listening, and swapping traditional melodies.

Three hours of upbeat country western line dancing and two step in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Drop in with or without boots or a partner, with beginner friendly instruction and plenty of social floor time.

Three hours of upbeat country western line dancing and two step in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Drop in with or without boots or a partner, with beginner friendly instruction and plenty of social floor time.
Three hours of upbeat country western line dancing and two step in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Drop in with or without boots or a partner, with beginner friendly instruction and plenty of social floor time.

Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.

Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.
Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.

Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.

Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.

A drop-in waltz night that starts with a short ballroom lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Rotating monthly dance styles and a welcoming community center vibe make it easy to jump in.

A drop-in waltz night that starts with a short ballroom lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Rotating monthly dance styles and a welcoming community center vibe make it easy to jump in.
A drop-in waltz night that starts with a short ballroom lesson, then opens into two hours of relaxed social dancing. Rotating monthly dance styles and a welcoming community center vibe make it easy to jump in.

Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.

Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.
Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a cozy downtown pub in a casual, community jam format. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a laid-back late-evening hang for players and listeners alike.

A midweek Latin social dance night in a brewery taproom, geared toward salsa and bachata vibes with a lively, late-night crowd. Expect upbeat rhythms, partner dancing, and a casual bar atmosphere.

A midweek Latin social dance night in a brewery taproom, geared toward salsa and bachata vibes with a lively, late-night crowd. Expect upbeat rhythms, partner dancing, and a casual bar atmosphere.
A midweek Latin social dance night in a brewery taproom, geared toward salsa and bachata vibes with a lively, late-night crowd. Expect upbeat rhythms, partner dancing, and a casual bar atmosphere.

Pulsing Latin dance night with salsa and bachata rhythms in a lively brewery taproom setting. Expect a social, late-night floor where dancers mingle between songs and rounds of craft beer.

Pulsing Latin dance night with salsa and bachata rhythms in a lively brewery taproom setting. Expect a social, late-night floor where dancers mingle between songs and rounds of craft beer.
Pulsing Latin dance night with salsa and bachata rhythms in a lively brewery taproom setting. Expect a social, late-night floor where dancers mingle between songs and rounds of craft beer.

Social waltz night welcoming dancers and musicians of all experience levels, with informal instruction for newcomers. A warm, community-centered dance floor at the Jewish Community Center.

Social waltz night welcoming dancers and musicians of all experience levels, with informal instruction for newcomers. A warm, community-centered dance floor at the Jewish Community Center.
Social waltz night welcoming dancers and musicians of all experience levels, with informal instruction for newcomers. A warm, community-centered dance floor at the Jewish Community Center.

A monthly swing night with a beginner friendly lesson followed by social partner dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 PM with $10 cash or Venmo admission, open to ages 12+.

A monthly swing night with a beginner friendly lesson followed by social partner dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 PM with $10 cash or Venmo admission, open to ages 12+.
A monthly swing night with a beginner friendly lesson followed by social partner dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 PM with $10 cash or Venmo admission, open to ages 12+.

Midweek Latin social with a 30-minute all-levels lesson before the floor opens up for salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton. High-energy late-night dancing in a brewery taproom from 9 pm to midnight.

Midweek Latin social with a 30-minute all-levels lesson before the floor opens up for salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton. High-energy late-night dancing in a brewery taproom from 9 pm to midnight.
Midweek Latin social with a 30-minute all-levels lesson before the floor opens up for salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton. High-energy late-night dancing in a brewery taproom from 9 pm to midnight.

Beat-driven arm and core conditioning set to upbeat tunes, blending simple drumming patterns with a low-impact workout. Beginner friendly and designed for fun, accessible movement rather than musical perfection.

Beat-driven arm and core conditioning set to upbeat tunes, blending simple drumming patterns with a low-impact workout. Beginner friendly and designed for fun, accessible movement rather than musical perfection.
Beat-driven arm and core conditioning set to upbeat tunes, blending simple drumming patterns with a low-impact workout. Beginner friendly and designed for fun, accessible movement rather than musical perfection.