Rhythm Rising: Cuban Dance Weekender in Asheville,NC
Cuban dance workshops by Kati Hernandez, Duane Wrenn, Michelito Herrera, and Cokie & Amy lead into high-energy social dance nights with live Latin rhythms. A weekend intensive blending movement, community connection, and wellness in the Blue Ridge.
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A four-week beginner series covering foundational ballroom steps and upbeat Latin rhythms in a supportive studio setting. Expect guided partnerwork, timing and posture drills, and progressive weekly skill-building for first-time dancers.
A four-week beginner series covering foundational ballroom steps and upbeat Latin rhythms in a supportive studio setting. Expect guided partnerwork, timing and posture drills, and progressive weekly skill-building for first-time dancers.
A four-week beginner series covering foundational ballroom steps and upbeat Latin rhythms in a supportive studio setting. Expect guided partnerwork, timing and posture drills, and progressive weekly skill-building for first-time dancers.
A late-night Latin dance party with upbeat rhythms and a lively bar-floor vibe inside a West Asheville brewery. Expect a social crowd, high-energy moves, and plenty of space to dance between rounds.
A late-night Latin dance party with upbeat rhythms and a lively bar-floor vibe inside a West Asheville brewery. Expect a social crowd, high-energy moves, and plenty of space to dance between rounds.
A late-night Latin dance party with upbeat rhythms and a lively bar-floor vibe inside a West Asheville brewery. Expect a social crowd, high-energy moves, and plenty of space to dance between rounds.
A 30-minute true-beginner crash course rolls into an open social dance floor with rotating partners, so newcomers never get left on the sidelines. Expect a lively Latin mix—salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton—in a brewery-night setting.
A 30-minute true-beginner crash course rolls into an open social dance floor with rotating partners, so newcomers never get left on the sidelines. Expect a lively Latin mix—salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton—in a brewery-night setting.
A 30-minute true-beginner crash course rolls into an open social dance floor with rotating partners, so newcomers never get left on the sidelines. Expect a lively Latin mix—salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton—in a brewery-night setting.
Two back-to-back ecstatic dance waves blend warmups, an opening circle, and a DJ-led arc designed for an inner journey and emotional release. Expect modern electronic grooves, barefoot-friendly movement, and a community container for dancing without choreography.
Two back-to-back ecstatic dance waves blend warmups, an opening circle, and a DJ-led arc designed for an inner journey and emotional release. Expect modern electronic grooves, barefoot-friendly movement, and a community container for dancing without choreography.
Two back-to-back ecstatic dance waves blend warmups, an opening circle, and a DJ-led arc designed for an inner journey and emotional release. Expect modern electronic grooves, barefoot-friendly movement, and a community container for dancing without choreography.
Progressive four-week ballroom and Latin partnerwork training focused on cleaner footwork, frame, timing, and lead follow skills. Builds week to week in a studio style class geared toward dancers ready for an intermediate level track.
Progressive four-week ballroom and Latin partnerwork training focused on cleaner footwork, frame, timing, and lead follow skills. Builds week to week in a studio style class geared toward dancers ready for an intermediate level track.
Progressive four-week ballroom and Latin partnerwork training focused on cleaner footwork, frame, timing, and lead follow skills. Builds week to week in a studio style class geared toward dancers ready for an intermediate level track.
Instructor-focused Zumba training that breaks down how to teach Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, and Reggaeton with step-by-step technique and rhythm coaching. Includes a training manual, review videos, completion certificate, and CEC CEU credits at a full-service gym.
Instructor-focused Zumba training that breaks down how to teach Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, and Reggaeton with step-by-step technique and rhythm coaching. Includes a training manual, review videos, completion certificate, and CEC CEU credits at a full-service gym.
Instructor-focused Zumba training that breaks down how to teach Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, and Reggaeton with step-by-step technique and rhythm coaching. Includes a training manual, review videos, completion certificate, and CEC CEU credits at a full-service gym.
Afro rhythm night with pulse-heavy afrobeat and polyrhythmic percussion driving a sweaty, dance-forward crowd. Expect high-energy world grooves in an intimate listening-room style venue with a late-evening bar vibe.
Afro rhythm night with pulse-heavy afrobeat and polyrhythmic percussion driving a sweaty, dance-forward crowd. Expect high-energy world grooves in an intimate listening-room style venue with a late-evening bar vibe.
Afro rhythm night with pulse-heavy afrobeat and polyrhythmic percussion driving a sweaty, dance-forward crowd. Expect high-energy world grooves in an intimate listening-room style venue with a late-evening bar vibe.
Midweek Latin social with a quick, all-levels lesson followed by open dancing until midnight. Expect salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton energy in a lively West Asheville brewery with a $10 cover.
Midweek Latin social with a quick, all-levels lesson followed by open dancing until midnight. Expect salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton energy in a lively West Asheville brewery with a $10 cover.
Midweek Latin social with a quick, all-levels lesson followed by open dancing until midnight. Expect salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton energy in a lively West Asheville brewery with a $10 cover.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Lively contra dance with caller-led figures and fast-moving reels in a sober, safety-first community space. Expect partner switching, line formations, and a welcoming vibe for first-timers and regular dancers alike.
Lively contra dance with caller-led figures and fast-moving reels in a sober, safety-first community space. Expect partner switching, line formations, and a welcoming vibe for first-timers and regular dancers alike.
Lively contra dance with caller-led figures and fast-moving reels in a sober, safety-first community space. Expect partner switching, line formations, and a welcoming vibe for first-timers and regular dancers alike.
A barefoot-style ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ mix-making that tracks energy through somatic response to sonic vibrations. Warmup and an opening circle set a safe, loving container for self-expression, connection, and release at a school gym space.
A barefoot-style ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ mix-making that tracks energy through somatic response to sonic vibrations. Warmup and an opening circle set a safe, loving container for self-expression, connection, and release at a school gym space.
A barefoot-style ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ mix-making that tracks energy through somatic response to sonic vibrations. Warmup and an opening circle set a safe, loving container for self-expression, connection, and release at a school gym space.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
A welcoming social waltz night with informal instruction for newcomers and open dancing for all skill levels. Dancers and local musicians share a friendly, community-centered atmosphere at a neighborhood community center.
A welcoming social waltz night with informal instruction for newcomers and open dancing for all skill levels. Dancers and local musicians share a friendly, community-centered atmosphere at a neighborhood community center.
A welcoming social waltz night with informal instruction for newcomers and open dancing for all skill levels. Dancers and local musicians share a friendly, community-centered atmosphere at a neighborhood community center.
Guided Journey Dance movement session exploring light and shadow, autonomy and belonging, and the seasonal shift into fall. Expect an intuitive, beginner-friendly space for embodied release, reflection, and community connection.
Guided Journey Dance movement session exploring light and shadow, autonomy and belonging, and the seasonal shift into fall. Expect an intuitive, beginner-friendly space for embodied release, reflection, and community connection.
Guided Journey Dance movement session exploring light and shadow, autonomy and belonging, and the seasonal shift into fall. Expect an intuitive, beginner-friendly space for embodied release, reflection, and community connection.
A fast, welcoming 30-minute beginner lesson that hits salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton, then opens into a social dance floor. Partner rotation keeps everyone moving in a casual brewery setting ideal for first-timers.
A fast, welcoming 30-minute beginner lesson that hits salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton, then opens into a social dance floor. Partner rotation keeps everyone moving in a casual brewery setting ideal for first-timers.
A fast, welcoming 30-minute beginner lesson that hits salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton, then opens into a social dance floor. Partner rotation keeps everyone moving in a casual brewery setting ideal for first-timers.
Hand drumming and improvised rhythm jams build into a pulsing communal groove in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or dance along as locals and visitors gather in the park for a free, open-to-all circle.
Hand drumming and improvised rhythm jams build into a pulsing communal groove in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or dance along as locals and visitors gather in the park for a free, open-to-all circle.
Hand drumming and improvised rhythm jams build into a pulsing communal groove in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or dance along as locals and visitors gather in the park for a free, open-to-all circle.
Two back to back morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warmups and an opening circle before dropping into a long, freeform movement journey. DJ SeigeA spins an eclectic, rhythm shifting mix designed for expressive, community rooted dance exploration.
Two back to back morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warmups and an opening circle before dropping into a long, freeform movement journey. DJ SeigeA spins an eclectic, rhythm shifting mix designed for expressive, community rooted dance exploration.
Two back to back morning ecstatic dance waves with guided warmups and an opening circle before dropping into a long, freeform movement journey. DJ SeigeA spins an eclectic, rhythm shifting mix designed for expressive, community rooted dance exploration.
A drop in ballroom lesson transitions into two hours of social partner dancing, with a different style rotating each month. Welcoming community center vibe with plenty of time to practice steps and meet local dancers.
A drop in ballroom lesson transitions into two hours of social partner dancing, with a different style rotating each month. Welcoming community center vibe with plenty of time to practice steps and meet local dancers.
A drop in ballroom lesson transitions into two hours of social partner dancing, with a different style rotating each month. Welcoming community center vibe with plenty of time to practice steps and meet local dancers.
Pulse-driven Afro rhythm night blending afrobeat grooves and percussion-forward dance music in an intimate club setting. Expect a high-energy dance floor with late-night vibes and crowd-friendly beats.
Pulse-driven Afro rhythm night blending afrobeat grooves and percussion-forward dance music in an intimate club setting. Expect a high-energy dance floor with late-night vibes and crowd-friendly beats.
Pulse-driven Afro rhythm night blending afrobeat grooves and percussion-forward dance music in an intimate club setting. Expect a high-energy dance floor with late-night vibes and crowd-friendly beats.
Consent-focused, nonsexual cuddle space centered on platonic intimacy, clear boundaries, and mutual agreements. Set up as a supportive community container for safe touch, connection, and nervous-system regulation with like-minded participants.
Consent-focused, nonsexual cuddle space centered on platonic intimacy, clear boundaries, and mutual agreements. Set up as a supportive community container for safe touch, connection, and nervous-system regulation with like-minded participants.
Consent-focused, nonsexual cuddle space centered on platonic intimacy, clear boundaries, and mutual agreements. Set up as a supportive community container for safe touch, connection, and nervous-system regulation with like-minded participants.