Dancing on the Square
Friday-night square dancing fills the courthouse square with live callers, twirling partners, and small-town summer energy. Part of a May–August series mixing returning favorites and new performers, including special America 250 marquee dances.
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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.
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Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass picking and fiddles in a working farm setting. An authentic WNC night of fellowship, communal feasting, and rustic farmland atmosphere under the barn lights.
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Honky tonk night with Old School Dance Hall, blending live country grooves with line dancing and two step. A quick 6–6:30pm lesson kicks things off, then open dancing runs 6:30–9pm for all ages and skill levels.
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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.
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Regency-era English country dancing in the spirit of Jane Austen film scenes, with each set taught step by step and then called in real time. Expect social partner dances, gentle pacing, and a welcoming community floor.
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