Swing Asheville
Learn beginner-friendly swing steps before an evening of social dancing to music inspired by the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, alongside contemporary swing sounds.
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A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
A welcoming social dance floor moves to classic favorites and modern jazz, with opportunities to try Lindy Hop and connect with fellow dancers in East Asheville.
Balboa Night
MoreA drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
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.
Lively contra lines and swing turns unfold in a welcoming, fun loving community setting with a sober and safe dance floor. Expect caller-led patterns, partner switching, and an easy onramp for first-timers.
Lively contra lines and swing turns unfold in a welcoming, fun loving community setting with a sober and safe dance floor. Expect caller-led patterns, partner switching, and an easy onramp for first-timers.
Lively contra lines and swing turns unfold in a welcoming, fun loving community setting with a sober and safe dance floor. Expect caller-led patterns, partner switching, and an easy onramp for first-timers.
Community Waltz
MoreSocial 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.
Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together through lively folk and social dance traditions in Swannanoa. Expect a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in shared movement and music.
Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together through lively folk and social dance traditions in Swannanoa. Expect a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in shared movement and music.
Traditional contra dancing brings neighbors together through lively folk and social dance traditions in Swannanoa. Expect a welcoming community atmosphere rooted in shared movement and music.
Ballroom Dance
MoreA welcoming drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with monthly styles ranging from rumba and waltz to tango, swing, and cha cha.
A welcoming drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with monthly styles ranging from rumba and waltz to tango, swing, and cha cha.
A welcoming drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with monthly styles ranging from rumba and waltz to tango, swing, and cha cha.
Rhythmic world beat guides an inward movement journey, shifting from quiet embodiment into expressive release, then stillness and integration. Two dance waves begin with warmups and opening circles.
Rhythmic world beat guides an inward movement journey, shifting from quiet embodiment into expressive release, then stillness and integration. Two dance waves begin with warmups and opening circles.
Rhythmic world beat guides an inward movement journey, shifting from quiet embodiment into expressive release, then stillness and integration. Two dance waves begin with warmups and opening circles.
Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.
Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.
Learn basic ukulele playing in a welcoming, hands-on lesson, then stay for an optional community jam. Free instruction and limited instrument checkout make this accessible to ages 12 and up.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
A free, participatory drum class invites Asheville neighbors to learn rhythm and percussion together, building musical skills and community connection through a welcoming group lesson led by Larry McDowell.
Learn upbeat country hip-hop line dances with friendly instructors, then try country swing and two-stepping. Celebrate with mimosas, Bloody Marys, and crunchy-lunchy taqueria dishes in an all-ages brunch atmosphere.
Learn upbeat country hip-hop line dances with friendly instructors, then try country swing and two-stepping. Celebrate with mimosas, Bloody Marys, and crunchy-lunchy taqueria dishes in an all-ages brunch atmosphere.
Learn upbeat country hip-hop line dances with friendly instructors, then try country swing and two-stepping. Celebrate with mimosas, Bloody Marys, and crunchy-lunchy taqueria dishes in an all-ages brunch atmosphere.
A two-hour participatory playshop blends movement, music, storytelling, and unscripted connection in a welcoming space for newcomers and returning participants to explore creativity together.
A two-hour participatory playshop blends movement, music, storytelling, and unscripted connection in a welcoming space for newcomers and returning participants to explore creativity together.
A two-hour participatory playshop blends movement, music, storytelling, and unscripted connection in a welcoming space for newcomers and returning participants to explore creativity together.
Structured line dance instruction with Deb Davis, with a Thursday morning beginner class and a Monday evening high beginner to intermediate session. Limited-capacity lessons require preregistration (no walk-ins), with occasional Monday cancellations during early voting.
Structured line dance instruction with Deb Davis, with a Thursday morning beginner class and a Monday evening high beginner to intermediate session. Limited-capacity lessons require preregistration (no walk-ins), with occasional Monday cancellations during early voting.
Structured line dance instruction with Deb Davis, with a Thursday morning beginner class and a Monday evening high beginner to intermediate session. Limited-capacity lessons require preregistration (no walk-ins), with occasional Monday cancellations during early voting.
Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.
Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.
Hands-on beginner drumming builds rhythm foundations through guided practice on provided djembes, with participants playing favorite songs together. No experience is needed; the session is suited to adults and kids 10 and up.
Playful improv exercises invite LGBTQ+ participants to connect, create, and laugh in a free, supportive workshop led by experienced improvisers. Optional donations benefit Campaign for Southern Equality.
Playful improv exercises invite LGBTQ+ participants to connect, create, and laugh in a free, supportive workshop led by experienced improvisers. Optional donations benefit Campaign for Southern Equality.
Playful improv exercises invite LGBTQ+ participants to connect, create, and laugh in a free, supportive workshop led by experienced improvisers. Optional donations benefit Campaign for Southern Equality.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
Layered hand drums and spontaneous percussion create an energetic, participatory gathering in a downtown park. Bring a drum or listen as local rhythms build into a welcoming community jam.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
Fiddle, keyboard, and mandolin drive an energetic old-time dance, with Bri McCasland calling the steps. A free beginner lesson opens the evening before three hours of communal dancing.
Fiddle, keyboard, and mandolin drive an energetic old-time dance, with Bri McCasland calling the steps. A free beginner lesson opens the evening before three hours of communal dancing.
Fiddle, keyboard, and mandolin drive an energetic old-time dance, with Bri McCasland calling the steps. A free beginner lesson opens the evening before three hours of communal dancing.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
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.