
The Deep Alive - Ecstatic Dance Wave w/ Guest DJ Josh Courney/DJ Yaku Beat
A barefoot ecstatic dance wave blends flowing, water inspired DJ beats with a warmup and an opening circle for intention setting. Held in a school gym style space with facilitation support, it’s a substance free movement journey for community connection.
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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.

Move through an evening dance wave with facilitator Ted Riskin, blending modern electronic music, warmup, and an opening circle for an immersive, free-form movement journey. Costumes are welcome but optional.

Move through an evening dance wave with facilitator Ted Riskin, blending modern electronic music, warmup, and an opening circle for an immersive, free-form movement journey. Costumes are welcome but optional.
Move through an evening dance wave with facilitator Ted Riskin, blending modern electronic music, warmup, and an opening circle for an immersive, free-form movement journey. Costumes are welcome but optional.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves pair warmups and opening circles with freeform movement, guided by an intention of vibration, light, and the warmth we create together.

Two morning ecstatic dance waves pair warmups and opening circles with freeform movement, guided by an intention of vibration, light, and the warmth we create together.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves pair warmups and opening circles with freeform movement, guided by an intention of vibration, light, and the warmth we create together.

Move through a freeform ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ Kristikka, exploring animal-inspired body expression, rhythmic movement, and embodied connection in a welcoming community setting.

Move through a freeform ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ Kristikka, exploring animal-inspired body expression, rhythmic movement, and embodied connection in a welcoming community setting.
Move through a freeform ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ Kristikka, exploring animal-inspired body expression, rhythmic movement, and embodied connection in a welcoming community setting.

Move solo or alongside others through a meditative, freeform dance journey set to curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention, and expressive costumes are welcome.

Move solo or alongside others through a meditative, freeform dance journey set to curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention, and expressive costumes are welcome.
Move solo or alongside others through a meditative, freeform dance journey set to curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention, and expressive costumes are welcome.

Move solo or together through a meditative, freeform dance journey guided by curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention before participants enter the shared movement space.

Move solo or together through a meditative, freeform dance journey guided by curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention before participants enter the shared movement space.
Move solo or together through a meditative, freeform dance journey guided by curated multi-genre music. An opening circle sets the intention before participants enter the shared movement space.

An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.

An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A passive energetic transmission invites life force awakening, somatic release, spontaneous movement, mudras, and vocal or light language activations. Participants may feel energy coursing through the body and align with a deeper sense of purpose.

A passive energetic transmission invites life force awakening, somatic release, spontaneous movement, mudras, and vocal or light language activations. Participants may feel energy coursing through the body and align with a deeper sense of purpose.
A passive energetic transmission invites life force awakening, somatic release, spontaneous movement, mudras, and vocal or light language activations. Participants may feel energy coursing through the body and align with a deeper sense of purpose.

Full Moon Circle
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A welcoming full moon gathering explores lunar awareness, inner nature, and the rhythms believed to influence body and spirit. Connect through shared reflection and ancient, intuitive wisdom.
A welcoming full moon gathering explores lunar awareness, inner nature, and the rhythms believed to influence body and spirit. Connect through shared reflection and ancient, intuitive wisdom.

A communal healing circle invites participants to offer and receive modalities such as reiki, massage, crystal work, activations, and didgeridoo sound. Practice asking for what you need in a collective space of care.

A communal healing circle invites participants to offer and receive modalities such as reiki, massage, crystal work, activations, and didgeridoo sound. Practice asking for what you need in a collective space of care.
A communal healing circle invites participants to offer and receive modalities such as reiki, massage, crystal work, activations, and didgeridoo sound. Practice asking for what you need in a collective space of care.

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.

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.

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.

Balboa Night
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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.

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.

Settle into a multidimensional soundscape for a somatic journey blending ancient wisdom with modern well-being, inviting deep listening, embodied awareness, and restorative relaxation during Somatic Sounds’ final Asheville month.

Settle into a multidimensional soundscape for a somatic journey blending ancient wisdom with modern well-being, inviting deep listening, embodied awareness, and restorative relaxation during Somatic Sounds’ final Asheville month.
Settle into a multidimensional soundscape for a somatic journey blending ancient wisdom with modern well-being, inviting deep listening, embodied awareness, and restorative relaxation during Somatic Sounds’ final Asheville month.
