
Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.
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Lively contra dance night with a live caller guiding long lines and swinging partners to traditional folk tunes. A community-minded social dance centered on joy, connection, and accessible instruction for newcomers.

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Regency-era English country dancing in the spirit of Jane Austen film scenes, with each set taught step by step and then called in real time. Expect social partner dances, gentle pacing, and a welcoming community floor.

Regency-era English country dancing in the spirit of Jane Austen film scenes, with each set taught step by step and then called in real time. Expect social partner dances, gentle pacing, and a welcoming community floor.
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Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and spontaneous percussion grooves take over an outdoor downtown park as locals and visitors gather in a participatory circle. Expect an open, come-and-go vibe with all skill levels welcome.
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A guided ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Esmae, blending tribal rhythms, textured intensity, and softer heart centered passages. Starts with a warmup and opening circle before a freeform, communal movement journey.
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Lively English country dance with rotating callers leading accessible figures to recorded tunes. A free weekly community night where you can drop in solo and get swept into group sets and partner changes.
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