
Asheville Swing Night - Swing Dance and Lesson
Beginner friendly Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, and Balboa lesson at 7:00 PM, then DJ-led social dancing with upbeat swing tunes at Haw Creek Commons; no partner required and ages 12 and up welcome.
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Appalachian old-time string band drives caller-led, easy-to-follow square dances in a convivial hall; a short flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and accessible parking make it beginner- and family-friendly.
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Appalachian old-time string band drives caller-led, easy-to-follow square dances in a convivial hall; a short flatfoot lesson, cake raffle, and accessible parking make it beginner- and family-friendly.

Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.

Toe-tapping swing era big band performances of Count Basie and Buddy Rich classics by the Asheville Jazz Orchestra, delivering an evening of partner-friendly swing dancing at White Horse Black Mountain.
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Caller led contra dancing blending English country, Scottish, French, and Appalachian rhythms; a 7:00 beginner lesson preps newcomers for the 7:30 dance in a welcoming, queer inclusive community, suggested $12 donation (cash or Venmo).

Caller led contra dancing blending English country, Scottish, French, and Appalachian rhythms; a 7:00 beginner lesson preps newcomers for the 7:30 dance in a welcoming, queer inclusive community, suggested $12 donation (cash or Venmo).
Caller led contra dancing blending English country, Scottish, French, and Appalachian rhythms; a 7:00 beginner lesson preps newcomers for the 7:30 dance in a welcoming, queer inclusive community, suggested $12 donation (cash or Venmo).

Partner focused beginner ballroom lessons teaching basic frame, footwork, leading and following across waltz, foxtrot, and swing in a supportive arts studio over four weekly sessions for new dancers.

Partner focused beginner ballroom lessons teaching basic frame, footwork, leading and following across waltz, foxtrot, and swing in a supportive arts studio over four weekly sessions for new dancers.
Partner focused beginner ballroom lessons teaching basic frame, footwork, leading and following across waltz, foxtrot, and swing in a supportive arts studio over four weekly sessions for new dancers.
Intensive beginner tango training emphasizing posture, lead and follow connection, and basic step sequences in a friendly social studio setting. Partnered technique drills and social practice build confidence and musicality for new dancers.
Intensive beginner tango training emphasizing posture, lead and follow connection, and basic step sequences in a friendly social studio setting. Partnered technique drills and social practice build confidence and musicality for new dancers.
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Footwork-focused Charleston swing classes emphasizing rhythmic kicks, taps, and vintage jazz timing. Beginner-friendly, no partner needed eight-week progressive series with instructor Dan Tullis; new drop-ins allowed by permission after weeks 2 and 6.

Footwork-focused Charleston swing classes emphasizing rhythmic kicks, taps, and vintage jazz timing. Beginner-friendly, no partner needed eight-week progressive series with instructor Dan Tullis; new drop-ins allowed by permission after weeks 2 and 6.
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Monthly beginner-friendly country line dancing with step-by-step calls and communal choreography; no boots, partner, or experience required and no cover charge, held in a casual taproom atmosphere with craft beers.

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Pulsing salsa and bachata rhythms transform a brewery taproom into a partner friendly social dance night with craft beers and lively Latin music, ideal for dancing, socializing, and energetic nightlife in West Asheville.

Pulsing salsa and bachata rhythms transform a brewery taproom into a partner friendly social dance night with craft beers and lively Latin music, ideal for dancing, socializing, and energetic nightlife in West Asheville.
Pulsing salsa and bachata rhythms transform a brewery taproom into a partner friendly social dance night with craft beers and lively Latin music, ideal for dancing, socializing, and energetic nightlife in West Asheville.

Pulse driven ecstatic dance led by guest DJ Stacey Butcher with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle in a community school gym; donation based sliding scale and inclusive all levels embodied movement.

Pulse driven ecstatic dance led by guest DJ Stacey Butcher with a 7pm warmup and 7:30pm opening circle in a community school gym; donation based sliding scale and inclusive all levels embodied movement.
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Embodied ecstatic dance beginning with a 7pm warmup and facilitator-led opening circle, moving through DJ-driven electronic and world grooves for somatic release; sliding scale tickets and strict on-time door policy.

Embodied ecstatic dance beginning with a 7pm warmup and facilitator-led opening circle, moving through DJ-driven electronic and world grooves for somatic release; sliding scale tickets and strict on-time door policy.
Embodied ecstatic dance beginning with a 7pm warmup and facilitator-led opening circle, moving through DJ-driven electronic and world grooves for somatic release; sliding scale tickets and strict on-time door policy.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.
Twilight drum pulses and improvised percussion create a trance-like, participatory drum circle where locals and visitors dance, play hand drums, and experience communal synchronicity every Friday night in an open public park.
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Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
Communal, participatory drum circle at Pritchard Park with hand drums and percussion rhythms under the evening sky; community members and visitors gather for open, improvisational grooves and rhythmic socializing in a public park.
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Buzzing street dance with flash mob choreography and upbeat music, guided by playful hosts for beginner friendly moves. Parade through downtown Asheville in a sober friendly social atmosphere that turns strangers into friends.

Buzzing street dance with flash mob choreography and upbeat music, guided by playful hosts for beginner friendly moves. Parade through downtown Asheville in a sober friendly social atmosphere that turns strangers into friends.
Buzzing street dance with flash mob choreography and upbeat music, guided by playful hosts for beginner friendly moves. Parade through downtown Asheville in a sober friendly social atmosphere that turns strangers into friends.

Immersive ecstatic dance with guest DJ Fiddlehead and facilitator Kris Hostikka, beginning with a communal warmup and 7:30 opening circle; strict door policy preserves an intentional, safety-focused container and sliding-scale tickets.

Immersive ecstatic dance with guest DJ Fiddlehead and facilitator Kris Hostikka, beginning with a communal warmup and 7:30 opening circle; strict door policy preserves an intentional, safety-focused container and sliding-scale tickets.
Immersive ecstatic dance with guest DJ Fiddlehead and facilitator Kris Hostikka, beginning with a communal warmup and 7:30 opening circle; strict door policy preserves an intentional, safety-focused container and sliding-scale tickets.

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Gentle barre and center work focusing on classical alignment, posture, and foundational steps to build strength, grace, and confidence for adult beginners in a supportive community class.
Gentle barre and center work focusing on classical alignment, posture, and foundational steps to build strength, grace, and confidence for adult beginners in a supportive community class.

Weekly family friendly evening of community ice skating at Asheville Yards' Holiday Ice Rink with half-price admission for locals; open skate session ideal for beginners and families, encouraging casual laps and festive outdoor fun.

Weekly family friendly evening of community ice skating at Asheville Yards' Holiday Ice Rink with half-price admission for locals; open skate session ideal for beginners and families, encouraging casual laps and festive outdoor fun.
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Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
Senior Games clinics at various venues featuring sample sessions from the Asheville-Buncombe Senior Games' 127 events across multiple sports. Seniors aged 50+ are invited to try sports through these clinics.
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Upbeat instructor led sessions teaching country and hip hop line dances, plus open country swing and two step social dancing for beginners and experienced dancers in a friendly, all-ages weekday evening.
Upbeat instructor led sessions teaching country and hip hop line dances, plus open country swing and two step social dancing for beginners and experienced dancers in a friendly, all-ages weekday evening.

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Rhythmic, freeform ecstatic dance led by DJ Kristikka in two morning waves with guided warmups and structured opening circles. Doors close at circle to uphold a safe, closed container space; please arrive on time.
Rhythmic, freeform ecstatic dance led by DJ Kristikka in two morning waves with guided warmups and structured opening circles. Doors close at circle to uphold a safe, closed container space; please arrive on time.