Ecstatic Dance: Lucky Ones
Freeform ecstatic dance in an outdoor nature setting, guided by DJ Professor Bob Swoap with an intention of gratitude, awe, and shared connection. Welcoming Asheville-area dancers of all levels for community movement under the open sky.
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Two back-to-back ecstatic dance waves blend warmups, an opening circle, and a DJ-led arc designed for an inner journey and emotional release. Expect modern electronic grooves, barefoot-friendly movement, and a community container for dancing without choreography.
Two back-to-back ecstatic dance waves blend warmups, an opening circle, and a DJ-led arc designed for an inner journey and emotional release. Expect modern electronic grooves, barefoot-friendly movement, and a community container for dancing without choreography.
Two back-to-back ecstatic dance waves blend warmups, an opening circle, and a DJ-led arc designed for an inner journey and emotional release. Expect modern electronic grooves, barefoot-friendly movement, and a community container for dancing without choreography.
Sweat-drenched ecstatic dance wave mixing many styles and tempos into a guided, freeform movement journey. Starts with a warmup and opening circle, then flows into a facilitator-led DJ set designed for embodied release and community connection.
Sweat-drenched ecstatic dance wave mixing many styles and tempos into a guided, freeform movement journey. Starts with a warmup and opening circle, then flows into a facilitator-led DJ set designed for embodied release and community connection.
Sweat-drenched ecstatic dance wave mixing many styles and tempos into a guided, freeform movement journey. Starts with a warmup and opening circle, then flows into a facilitator-led DJ set designed for embodied release and community connection.
Beginner-friendly swing dance night with a 7–8pm lesson followed by two hours of social dancing. Spin and groove to swing tunes from the 1920s–40s through modern tracks in a casual pavilion setting.
Beginner-friendly swing dance night with a 7–8pm lesson followed by two hours of social dancing. Spin and groove to swing tunes from the 1920s–40s through modern tracks in a casual pavilion setting.
Beginner-friendly swing dance night with a 7–8pm lesson followed by two hours of social dancing. Spin and groove to swing tunes from the 1920s–40s through modern tracks in a casual pavilion setting.
Hand drumming and improvised rhythm jams build into a pulsing communal groove in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or dance along as locals and visitors gather in the park for a free, open-to-all circle.
Hand drumming and improvised rhythm jams build into a pulsing communal groove in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or dance along as locals and visitors gather in the park for a free, open-to-all circle.
Hand drumming and improvised rhythm jams build into a pulsing communal groove in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or dance along as locals and visitors gather in the park for a free, open-to-all circle.
Free flow, joyful movement blends dance and nature connection in an embodied mind body spirit session. Wind down afterward with Green Heart Juice as a post dance refresh and social reset in an outdoor setting near Rosman.
Free flow, joyful movement blends dance and nature connection in an embodied mind body spirit session. Wind down afterward with Green Heart Juice as a post dance refresh and social reset in an outdoor setting near Rosman.
Free flow, joyful movement blends dance and nature connection in an embodied mind body spirit session. Wind down afterward with Green Heart Juice as a post dance refresh and social reset in an outdoor setting near Rosman.
A pop-up flash mob turns Pack Square into a spontaneous street dance party with a mic, speaker, and strangers pulled into the fun. Expect sunny, high-energy, sober-friendly joy with kids, grandparents, and passersby clapping along.
A pop-up flash mob turns Pack Square into a spontaneous street dance party with a mic, speaker, and strangers pulled into the fun. Expect sunny, high-energy, sober-friendly joy with kids, grandparents, and passersby clapping along.
A pop-up flash mob turns Pack Square into a spontaneous street dance party with a mic, speaker, and strangers pulled into the fun. Expect sunny, high-energy, sober-friendly joy with kids, grandparents, and passersby clapping along.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park as hand drums and improvised percussion build into a communal groove. Sway, dance, or listen in the open-air downtown setting during Asheville’s iconic Friday night gathering.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park as hand drums and improvised percussion build into a communal groove. Sway, dance, or listen in the open-air downtown setting during Asheville’s iconic Friday night gathering.
After-work rhythms take over Pritchard Park as hand drums and improvised percussion build into a communal groove. Sway, dance, or listen in the open-air downtown setting during Asheville’s iconic Friday night gathering.
Lively contra dancing with a caller walking the room through repeating folk dance figures, keeping the vibe welcoming and easy to learn. Sober, safety-minded community atmosphere with rotating partners and plenty of chances to connect.
Lively contra dancing with a caller walking the room through repeating folk dance figures, keeping the vibe welcoming and easy to learn. Sober, safety-minded community atmosphere with rotating partners and plenty of chances to connect.
Lively contra dancing with a caller walking the room through repeating folk dance figures, keeping the vibe welcoming and easy to learn. Sober, safety-minded community atmosphere with rotating partners and plenty of chances to connect.
Guided Journey Dance movement session exploring light and shadow, autonomy and belonging, and the seasonal shift into fall. Expect an intuitive, beginner-friendly space for embodied release, reflection, and community connection.
Guided Journey Dance movement session exploring light and shadow, autonomy and belonging, and the seasonal shift into fall. Expect an intuitive, beginner-friendly space for embodied release, reflection, and community connection.
Guided Journey Dance movement session exploring light and shadow, autonomy and belonging, and the seasonal shift into fall. Expect an intuitive, beginner-friendly space for embodied release, reflection, and community connection.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
An open air sound bath in West Asheville Park blends resonant tones and guided stillness into a one hour immersive sound journey. Settle into a restorative rhythm that quiets mental noise and reconnects you to earth grounded calm.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and improvised percussion grooves fill a downtown park as dancers and onlookers sway in a loose, come-as-you-are circle. A classic Asheville Friday-night gathering built around participatory beats and community energy.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and improvised percussion grooves fill a downtown park as dancers and onlookers sway in a loose, come-as-you-are circle. A classic Asheville Friday-night gathering built around participatory beats and community energy.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms and improvised percussion grooves fill a downtown park as dancers and onlookers sway in a loose, come-as-you-are circle. A classic Asheville Friday-night gathering built around participatory beats and community energy.
A welcoming social waltz night with informal instruction for newcomers and open dancing for all skill levels. Dancers and local musicians share a friendly, community-centered atmosphere at a neighborhood community center.
A welcoming social waltz night with informal instruction for newcomers and open dancing for all skill levels. Dancers and local musicians share a friendly, community-centered atmosphere at a neighborhood community center.
A welcoming social waltz night with informal instruction for newcomers and open dancing for all skill levels. Dancers and local musicians share a friendly, community-centered atmosphere at a neighborhood community center.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.
A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.
A museum-wide wellness afternoon blending mindful movement and self-care programming amid curated gallery spaces. Drop in for grounding practices and community connection surrounded by rotating art exhibitions in a calm, light-filled setting.
Old-time string band tunes on fiddle, guitar, and bass drive a lively social dance with Diane Silver calling the figures. A free beginner lesson runs 7:30–8pm, followed by an 8–11pm community dance in a Swannanoa gym.
Old-time string band tunes on fiddle, guitar, and bass drive a lively social dance with Diane Silver calling the figures. A free beginner lesson runs 7:30–8pm, followed by an 8–11pm community dance in a Swannanoa gym.
Old-time string band tunes on fiddle, guitar, and bass drive a lively social dance with Diane Silver calling the figures. A free beginner lesson runs 7:30–8pm, followed by an 8–11pm community dance in a Swannanoa gym.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk tunes and a community-minded social floor in Bryson Gym at Warren Wilson College. Expect partner changes, group figures called by a live caller, and an inclusive, joyful vibe for newcomers and regulars alike.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk tunes and a community-minded social floor in Bryson Gym at Warren Wilson College. Expect partner changes, group figures called by a live caller, and an inclusive, joyful vibe for newcomers and regulars alike.
Lively contra dance night with traditional folk tunes and a community-minded social floor in Bryson Gym at Warren Wilson College. Expect partner changes, group figures called by a live caller, and an inclusive, joyful vibe for newcomers and regulars alike.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Lively contra lines and partner figures move to traditional dance tunes with a guided caller, running 7:30–10:30pm. Low-cost community dance vibes with practical cues like clean shoes and a bring-your-own water bottle.
Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.
Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.
Outdoor community worship in a West Asheville green space, welcoming all people to explore connection with the Divine, neighbors, Creation, and inner self. Bring a folding chair or blanket for an open air gathering.
Moonlit yoga flow in the Asheville Botanical Garden paired with an astrology chat on what the full moon is asking of you. Guided journaling and reflection follow the sequence; mats and props provided, bring water and a journal.
Moonlit yoga flow in the Asheville Botanical Garden paired with an astrology chat on what the full moon is asking of you. Guided journaling and reflection follow the sequence; mats and props provided, bring water and a journal.
Moonlit yoga flow in the Asheville Botanical Garden paired with an astrology chat on what the full moon is asking of you. Guided journaling and reflection follow the sequence; mats and props provided, bring water and a journal.
Sunset mountaintop yoga framed by sweeping Blue Ridge Parkway views, blending breathwork and slow-flow movement with a vortex-inspired micro retreat vibe. Designed for all levels, with nature immersion and grounding relaxation as daylight fades.
Sunset mountaintop yoga framed by sweeping Blue Ridge Parkway views, blending breathwork and slow-flow movement with a vortex-inspired micro retreat vibe. Designed for all levels, with nature immersion and grounding relaxation as daylight fades.
Sunset mountaintop yoga framed by sweeping Blue Ridge Parkway views, blending breathwork and slow-flow movement with a vortex-inspired micro retreat vibe. Designed for all levels, with nature immersion and grounding relaxation as daylight fades.