BatchataAVL Asheville Winter Festival
High energy salsa and bachata festival with masterclasses, themed socials, and two hotel ballrooms open for partner dancing until 5 AM, featuring DJs and a late night party atmosphere.
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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.
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.
Step-by-step country-style line dance lessons in a lively Hi-Wire event hall, teaching basic choreographed steps and partner-free formations for absolute beginners — no boots or experience required for this late-evening social session.
Step-by-step country-style line dance lessons in a lively Hi-Wire event hall, teaching basic choreographed steps and partner-free formations for absolute beginners — no boots or experience required for this late-evening social session.
Step-by-step country-style line dance lessons in a lively Hi-Wire event hall, teaching basic choreographed steps and partner-free formations for absolute beginners — no boots or experience required for this late-evening social session.
Two-night showcase of eight bands at Asheville Music Hall, with four high energy sets per evening and a freewheeling super jam capping each night; late-night schedule runs from 6 PM into the early morning.
Two-night showcase of eight bands at Asheville Music Hall, with four high energy sets per evening and a freewheeling super jam capping each night; late-night schedule runs from 6 PM into the early morning.
Two-night showcase of eight bands at Asheville Music Hall, with four high energy sets per evening and a freewheeling super jam capping each night; late-night schedule runs from 6 PM into the early morning.
High energy big band swing from the Asheville Jazz Orchestra invites social dancing on the White Horse Black Mountain floor, with horn driven arrangements, dancing couples, and classic swing standards for improvised partner steps.
High energy big band swing from the Asheville Jazz Orchestra invites social dancing on the White Horse Black Mountain floor, with horn driven arrangements, dancing couples, and classic swing standards for improvised partner steps.
High energy big band swing from the Asheville Jazz Orchestra invites social dancing on the White Horse Black Mountain floor, with horn driven arrangements, dancing couples, and classic swing standards for improvised partner steps.
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.
High-energy DJ-driven Latin dance night with sultry bachata, sharp salsa footwork, lively merengue and cumbia grooves and thumping reggaeton; beginner friendly lessons lead into an open social dance from 9 to midnight.
High-energy DJ-driven Latin dance night with sultry bachata, sharp salsa footwork, lively merengue and cumbia grooves and thumping reggaeton; beginner friendly lessons lead into an open social dance from 9 to midnight.
High-energy DJ-driven Latin dance night with sultry bachata, sharp salsa footwork, lively merengue and cumbia grooves and thumping reggaeton; beginner friendly lessons lead into an open social dance from 9 to midnight.
High-energy bar-to-bar crawl featuring festive margaritas, tequila shots, and drink specials; costumed revelers, DJs, and loud party vibes fuel a late-night, 21+ pub-hopping experience across local bars.
High-energy bar-to-bar crawl featuring festive margaritas, tequila shots, and drink specials; costumed revelers, DJs, and loud party vibes fuel a late-night, 21+ pub-hopping experience across local bars.
High-energy bar-to-bar crawl featuring festive margaritas, tequila shots, and drink specials; costumed revelers, DJs, and loud party vibes fuel a late-night, 21+ pub-hopping experience across local bars.
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.
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.
Lively New England style contra with upbeat fiddles and guitar, caller instruction at 7 p.m. followed by live band dancing at 7:30. All skill levels welcome for a weekly Monday night community dance.
Lively New England style contra with upbeat fiddles and guitar, caller instruction at 7 p.m. followed by live band dancing at 7:30. All skill levels welcome for a weekly Monday night community dance.
Lively New England style contra with upbeat fiddles and guitar, caller instruction at 7 p.m. followed by live band dancing at 7:30. All skill levels welcome for a weekly Monday night community dance.
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.
Costumed princess characters lead interactive storytime, sing-alongs, simple dances, crafts, photo-ops, and party games in a hotel ballroom, creating a playful, family-friendly afternoon for young children and caregivers.
Costumed princess characters lead interactive storytime, sing-alongs, simple dances, crafts, photo-ops, and party games in a hotel ballroom, creating a playful, family-friendly afternoon for young children and caregivers.
Costumed princess characters lead interactive storytime, sing-alongs, simple dances, crafts, photo-ops, and party games in a hotel ballroom, creating a playful, family-friendly afternoon for young children and caregivers.
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.
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.
Bass-driven electronic DJ battle ignites a historic indoor music hall with pulsing light rigs and a sweaty, high-energy dancefloor; late-night club production emphasizes heavy low end and nonstop dancing.
Bass-driven electronic DJ battle ignites a historic indoor music hall with pulsing light rigs and a sweaty, high-energy dancefloor; late-night club production emphasizes heavy low end and nonstop dancing.
Bass-driven electronic DJ battle ignites a historic indoor music hall with pulsing light rigs and a sweaty, high-energy dancefloor; late-night club production emphasizes heavy low end and nonstop dancing.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
Evening of sensual group cuddling emphasizing consensual touch, clear boundaries, and slow intimate connection in a ticketed adults only space hosted by Asheville Cuddle Collective; participants reserve limited spots online.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Neon-lit, late-night barroom karaoke hosted by DJ BridalPartiBucardi, where raucous sing-alongs meet cheap drinks and a casual, all-skill-level crowd energy on VOWL Bar's couch-stage in downtown Asheville.
Neon-lit, late-night barroom karaoke hosted by DJ BridalPartiBucardi, where raucous sing-alongs meet cheap drinks and a casual, all-skill-level crowd energy on VOWL Bar's couch-stage in downtown Asheville.
Neon-lit, late-night barroom karaoke hosted by DJ BridalPartiBucardi, where raucous sing-alongs meet cheap drinks and a casual, all-skill-level crowd energy on VOWL Bar's couch-stage in downtown Asheville.
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.
High energy regional dance competition bringing teams from across the East Coast to perform choreographed routines in multiple styles on a professional theater stage, with intense adjudicated showcases and award driven performances.
High energy regional dance competition bringing teams from across the East Coast to perform choreographed routines in multiple styles on a professional theater stage, with intense adjudicated showcases and award driven performances.
High energy regional dance competition bringing teams from across the East Coast to perform choreographed routines in multiple styles on a professional theater stage, with intense adjudicated showcases and award driven performances.
Spooky, costume friendly bar crawl across Asheville's breweries and taverns with themed drink specials and late-night party energy. Expect revelers, group meetups, and Halloween bar-hopping.
Spooky, costume friendly bar crawl across Asheville's breweries and taverns with themed drink specials and late-night party energy. Expect revelers, group meetups, and Halloween bar-hopping.
Spooky, costume friendly bar crawl across Asheville's breweries and taverns with themed drink specials and late-night party energy. Expect revelers, group meetups, and Halloween bar-hopping.