
Tri-State Dance Contest
Three-day regional ballroom competition with adjudicated standard and Latin routines, high-energy choreography, and awards presentations in a proscenium auditorium; attracts competitors, coaches, and spectators across three states.
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Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.

Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.
Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.

High-energy Elvis tribute contest where top international impersonators battle through crowd-pleasing hits, stage moves, and jumpsuit flair. A late-night casino resort showcase with competitive rounds and big showmanship.

High-energy Elvis tribute contest where top international impersonators battle through crowd-pleasing hits, stage moves, and jumpsuit flair. A late-night casino resort showcase with competitive rounds and big showmanship.
High-energy Elvis tribute contest where top international impersonators battle through crowd-pleasing hits, stage moves, and jumpsuit flair. A late-night casino resort showcase with competitive rounds and big showmanship.

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.

Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.

Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.
Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.

High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.

High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.
High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.
Stand up comedy show in a large downtown performance hall with reserved balcony, mezzanine, and orchestra seating. Note the balcony is stair access only; ADA friendly seating is available in the orchestra or mezzanine.
Stand up comedy show in a large downtown performance hall with reserved balcony, mezzanine, and orchestra seating. Note the balcony is stair access only; ADA friendly seating is available in the orchestra or mezzanine.
Stand up comedy show in a large downtown performance hall with reserved balcony, mezzanine, and orchestra seating. Note the balcony is stair access only; ADA friendly seating is available in the orchestra or mezzanine.

Juried Appalachian artisans offer handmade pottery, woven textiles, woodwork, jewelry, and folk art across dozens of booths. Multi-day summer and fall fairs include live demonstrations, guild curated selections, and seasonal gift shopping.

Juried Appalachian artisans offer handmade pottery, woven textiles, woodwork, jewelry, and folk art across dozens of booths. Multi-day summer and fall fairs include live demonstrations, guild curated selections, and seasonal gift shopping.
Juried Appalachian artisans offer handmade pottery, woven textiles, woodwork, jewelry, and folk art across dozens of booths. Multi-day summer and fall fairs include live demonstrations, guild curated selections, and seasonal gift shopping.

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.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.

Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.

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.

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.
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.

Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.

Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.
Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.

A high-energy DIY maker market packed with handmade ceramics, art prints, jewelry, woodwork, and more. Browse and shop while celebrating the vibrant, resurgent Western North Carolina creative community in a large indoor venue.

A high-energy DIY maker market packed with handmade ceramics, art prints, jewelry, woodwork, and more. Browse and shop while celebrating the vibrant, resurgent Western North Carolina creative community in a large indoor venue.
A high-energy DIY maker market packed with handmade ceramics, art prints, jewelry, woodwork, and more. Browse and shop while celebrating the vibrant, resurgent Western North Carolina creative community in a large indoor venue.

Feathered, glittery burlesque and cabaret-style striptease take over an inclusive festival night with high-energy variety acts and playful costuming. A welcoming Asheville crowd gathers for the “Geektastic” showcase in an intimate music hall setting.

Feathered, glittery burlesque and cabaret-style striptease take over an inclusive festival night with high-energy variety acts and playful costuming. A welcoming Asheville crowd gathers for the “Geektastic” showcase in an intimate music hall setting.
Feathered, glittery burlesque and cabaret-style striptease take over an inclusive festival night with high-energy variety acts and playful costuming. A welcoming Asheville crowd gathers for the “Geektastic” showcase in an intimate music hall setting.

Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.

Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.
Five-day intensive blending technique, choreography, and stagecraft for aspiring young dancers; daily studio training Junior Theater culminates in performance-ready material taught by theater-focused instructors.

Ink saturated three-day convention of custom tattooing, live tattooing stations, flash art sales, and artist booths, plus vendor shopping and studio pop-ups spotlighting local and touring tattooists.

Ink saturated three-day convention of custom tattooing, live tattooing stations, flash art sales, and artist booths, plus vendor shopping and studio pop-ups spotlighting local and touring tattooists.
Ink saturated three-day convention of custom tattooing, live tattooing stations, flash art sales, and artist booths, plus vendor shopping and studio pop-ups spotlighting local and touring tattooists.

Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.

Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.
Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.

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.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.

Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.

A lively downtown First Friday street festival with live music, social dancing, local shopping, and pop-up art. Grab food while browsing small businesses and vendors in an easygoing community night-out atmosphere.

A lively downtown First Friday street festival with live music, social dancing, local shopping, and pop-up art. Grab food while browsing small businesses and vendors in an easygoing community night-out atmosphere.
A lively downtown First Friday street festival with live music, social dancing, local shopping, and pop-up art. Grab food while browsing small businesses and vendors in an easygoing community night-out atmosphere.