
When People Keep Running... - Ecstatic Dance Wave w/ Ted Riskin
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.
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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.

Freeform ecstatic dance unfolds in two morning waves, with warmups and opening circles led by facilitator Eduardo Arias. Expect movement-focused DJ mixes and a mindful, communal dance experience.

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A freeform ecstatic dance wave moves from warmup and opening circle into an expansive, star-gazing journey, inviting participants to release daily pressures, feel small beneath the cosmos, and reconnect through movement.

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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.
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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.

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An Afrofuturist cultural dance gathering blends music, food, and community into a live-action party, inviting guests to celebrate through movement and shared culture.
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Spontaneous improvisational scenes invite audience members to witness or step into playful performance in a supportive, participatory space. Bring curiosity, presence, and openness to a shared creative experience.

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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.

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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.

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Pulsing Afro rhythm night led by Adama Dembele and Drew Heller, driven by West African drumming and call and response grooves. Expect a high-energy dance floor vibe with participatory rhythms and communal movement.
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A community run club sets out from the parking area for 3- or 5-mile routes through West Asheville streets, then gathers back at a craft beer collective for a relaxed post-run social.
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