
Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk social-dance energy in a campus gym, rooted in community music and dance traditions. Expect fast-paced sets, friendly partnering, and a joy-forward welcoming atmosphere.
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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.

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.
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.

Regency-era English country dances reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes, taught step by step and then prompted by experienced dance leaders. Expect partner sets, gentle social etiquette, and a welcoming community floor at the JCC.

Regency-era English country dances reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes, taught step by step and then prompted by experienced dance leaders. Expect partner sets, gentle social etiquette, and a welcoming community floor at the JCC.
Regency-era English country dances reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes, taught step by step and then prompted by experienced dance leaders. Expect partner sets, gentle social etiquette, and a welcoming community floor at the JCC.

Lively English country dancing with rotating callers and recorded tunes, geared for drop in participation. Expect easy to learn patterns, friendly community vibes, and no partner required.

Lively English country dancing with rotating callers and recorded tunes, geared for drop in participation. Expect easy to learn patterns, friendly community vibes, and no partner required.
Lively English country dancing with rotating callers and recorded tunes, geared for drop in participation. Expect easy to learn patterns, friendly community vibes, and no partner required.

Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.

Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm 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.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.

Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.

Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass picking and fiddles in a working farm setting. An authentic WNC night of fellowship, communal feasting, and rustic farmland atmosphere under the barn lights.

Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass picking and fiddles in a working farm setting. An authentic WNC night of fellowship, communal feasting, and rustic farmland atmosphere under the barn lights.
Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass picking and fiddles in a working farm setting. An authentic WNC night of fellowship, communal feasting, and rustic farmland atmosphere under the barn lights.

Three hours of free country western line dancing and two step in a friendly, inclusive bar setting—no boots, partner, or experience needed. Expect easy to follow steps, social mingling, and a welcoming dance floor for newcomers.

Three hours of free country western line dancing and two step in a friendly, inclusive bar setting—no boots, partner, or experience needed. Expect easy to follow steps, social mingling, and a welcoming dance floor for newcomers.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two step in a friendly, inclusive bar setting—no boots, partner, or experience needed. Expect easy to follow steps, social mingling, and a welcoming dance floor for newcomers.

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 by ear and play along on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Recurring 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in a casual downtown bar setting.

Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn by ear and play along on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Recurring 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in a casual downtown bar setting.
Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn by ear and play along on fiddles, banjos, and guitars. Recurring 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights in a casual downtown bar setting.

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.

Old time acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a laid back brewery taproom setting. A community circle welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional tunes, improvisation, and mountain music camaraderie.

Old time acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a laid back brewery taproom setting. A community circle welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional tunes, improvisation, and mountain music camaraderie.
Old time acoustic jam with fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a laid back brewery taproom setting. A community circle welcomes pickers and listeners for traditional tunes, improvisation, and mountain music camaraderie.

Rhythm-driven group drumming set to upbeat tunes doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner-friendly and playful, with an emphasis on movement, coordination, and community fun rather than drumming skills.

Rhythm-driven group drumming set to upbeat tunes doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner-friendly and playful, with an emphasis on movement, coordination, and community fun rather than drumming skills.
Rhythm-driven group drumming set to upbeat tunes doubles as a low-impact arm and core workout. Beginner-friendly and playful, with an emphasis on movement, coordination, and community fun rather than drumming skills.

Freeform ecstatic dance wave with live musicians guiding a rhythmic journey from slow ambient textures to driving percussion and back down. Movement meditation and community connection in a school gym style space with an all ages, substance free vibe.

Freeform ecstatic dance wave with live musicians guiding a rhythmic journey from slow ambient textures to driving percussion and back down. Movement meditation and community connection in a school gym style space with an all ages, substance free vibe.
Freeform ecstatic dance wave with live musicians guiding a rhythmic journey from slow ambient textures to driving percussion and back down. Movement meditation and community connection in a school gym style space with an all ages, substance free vibe.

Old-school country duets with a honky tonk edge and plenty of dance floor energy, nodding to the George Jones and Tammy Wynette tradition. Expect sing along choruses, two step friendly tempos, and a rowdy good time.

Old-school country duets with a honky tonk edge and plenty of dance floor energy, nodding to the George Jones and Tammy Wynette tradition. Expect sing along choruses, two step friendly tempos, and a rowdy good time.
Old-school country duets with a honky tonk edge and plenty of dance floor energy, nodding to the George Jones and Tammy Wynette tradition. Expect sing along choruses, two step friendly tempos, and a rowdy good time.

Barefoot, free form ecstatic dance with a DJ driven wave of bassy electronic rhythms and euphoric build ups, designed for catharsis and trance like release. Held in a school gym style space with a wellness minded, substance free vibe late into the night.

Barefoot, free form ecstatic dance with a DJ driven wave of bassy electronic rhythms and euphoric build ups, designed for catharsis and trance like release. Held in a school gym style space with a wellness minded, substance free vibe late into the night.
Barefoot, free form ecstatic dance with a DJ driven wave of bassy electronic rhythms and euphoric build ups, designed for catharsis and trance like release. Held in a school gym style space with a wellness minded, substance free vibe late into the night.

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A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.
A lively fiber arts gathering at the Folk Art Center with tactile yarn and textile traditions in focus. Expect weaving and spinning demonstrations, hands-on craft activities, and a community friendly atmosphere for all ages.

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Late-night Latin social with club lighting and a dance-floor vibe centered on salsa and bachata. Expect high-energy partner dancing, mingling, and a Miami-inspired night out at a Cuban-themed bar.

Hands-on drumming instruction led by Larry McDowell with time to practice rhythms together in a welcoming community setting. A free, beginner-friendly class geared toward building groove, listening, and group timing.

Hands-on drumming instruction led by Larry McDowell with time to practice rhythms together in a welcoming community setting. A free, beginner-friendly class geared toward building groove, listening, and group timing.
Hands-on drumming instruction led by Larry McDowell with time to practice rhythms together in a welcoming community setting. A free, beginner-friendly class geared toward building groove, listening, and group timing.

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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.