Friends of Hot Springs NC Contra Dance
A monthly third Friday contra dance in Pine Hall in Hot Springs, just yards from the Appalachian Trail. Expect community social dancing in a small-town hall with an easygoing, welcoming vibe for locals and hikers alike.
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Lively contra dance night in Pine Hall, just yards from the Appalachian Trail in Hot Springs, NC. A recurring third-Friday community gathering centered on traditional partner figures and social dancing.
Lively contra dance night in Pine Hall, just yards from the Appalachian Trail in Hot Springs, NC. A recurring third-Friday community gathering centered on traditional partner figures and social dancing.
Lively contra dance night in Pine Hall, just yards from the Appalachian Trail in Hot Springs, NC. A recurring third-Friday community gathering centered on traditional partner figures and social dancing.
Lively contra dance with partner swings and long-line figures in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect welcoming callers, upbeat traditional rhythms, and an easy entry point for newcomers alongside regular dancers.
Lively contra dance with partner swings and long-line figures in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect welcoming callers, upbeat traditional rhythms, and an easy entry point for newcomers alongside regular dancers.
Lively contra dance with partner swings and long-line figures in a sober, safety-minded community space. Expect welcoming callers, upbeat traditional rhythms, and an easy entry point for newcomers alongside regular dancers.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes in Bryson Gym on the Warren Wilson College campus, blending partner-based figures and communal sets. A weekly Thursday night social built around local dance and music traditions in Swannanoa.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes in Bryson Gym on the Warren Wilson College campus, blending partner-based figures and communal sets. A weekly Thursday night social built around local dance and music traditions in Swannanoa.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes in Bryson Gym on the Warren Wilson College campus, blending partner-based figures and communal sets. A weekly Thursday night social built around local dance and music traditions in Swannanoa.
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.
A late-night swing social with rotating partners, upbeat jazz rhythms, and a friendly community vibe in a spacious commons-style hall. Expect casual mingling, plenty of room to dance, and an all-levels atmosphere.
A late-night swing social with rotating partners, upbeat jazz rhythms, and a friendly community vibe in a spacious commons-style hall. Expect casual mingling, plenty of room to dance, and an all-levels atmosphere.
A late-night swing social with rotating partners, upbeat jazz rhythms, and a friendly community vibe in a spacious commons-style hall. Expect casual mingling, plenty of room to dance, and an all-levels atmosphere.
Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.
Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.
Social waltz night with a welcoming floor for beginners through experienced dancers, backed by live musicians. Informal instruction helps newcomers get comfortable with basic steps before dancing together in a community-center setting.
Learn the roots of traditional blues in an accessible dance lesson, then practice your rhythm during an all-levels social dance centered on connection, musicality, and welcoming community.
Learn the roots of traditional blues in an accessible dance lesson, then practice your rhythm during an all-levels social dance centered on connection, musicality, and welcoming community.
Learn the roots of traditional blues in an accessible dance lesson, then practice your rhythm during an all-levels social dance centered on connection, musicality, and welcoming community.
Downtown Mars Hill turns into a lively First Friday street scene with local bands, social dancing, pop up shopping, and art stops. Grab food from nearby spots and browse small businesses during an evening community stroll.
Downtown Mars Hill turns into a lively First Friday street scene with local bands, social dancing, pop up shopping, and art stops. Grab food from nearby spots and browse small businesses during an evening community stroll.
Downtown Mars Hill turns into a lively First Friday street scene with local bands, social dancing, pop up shopping, and art stops. Grab food from nearby spots and browse small businesses during an evening community stroll.
Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920s–40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.
Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920s–40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.
Upbeat swing dance lesson and social built around 1920s–40s jazz-era steps, spins, and playful energy. Beginner-friendly format with frequent partner changes makes it easy to meet new people on a Friday night.
Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
Drop-in ballroom night with a short rotating monthly lesson followed by two hours of social dancing in a community center setting. October spotlights tango, with room for beginners and experienced dancers alike.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ’d social dance and guided practice, with mini private lessons available. Connect with Asheville’s swing dance community in a relaxed downtown bar setting.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ’d social dance and guided practice, with mini private lessons available. Connect with Asheville’s swing dance community in a relaxed downtown bar setting.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ’d social dance and guided practice, with mini private lessons available. Connect with Asheville’s swing dance community in a relaxed downtown bar setting.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
Flamenco guitar, rhythmic dance, and Appalachian roots meet in a cross-cultural performance shaped by Spanish and mountain traditions, creating an intimate acoustic experience for fans of global folk music.
A high-energy Blue Ridge–themed dance party that turns Haywood Road into a lively social floor for late-night moves and community mingling. Expect a festive, after-dark vibe geared toward dancers and friends out on the town.
A high-energy Blue Ridge–themed dance party that turns Haywood Road into a lively social floor for late-night moves and community mingling. Expect a festive, after-dark vibe geared toward dancers and friends out on the town.
A high-energy Blue Ridge–themed dance party that turns Haywood Road into a lively social floor for late-night moves and community mingling. Expect a festive, after-dark vibe geared toward dancers and friends out on the town.
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After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
After-work drumming and easy swaying bring people together for Asheville’s Friday evening drum circle. Expect lively percussion, an informal participatory rhythm, and a welcoming downtown park gathering.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
A drop-in Balboa lesson leads into a DJ-led social dance with guided practice, bringing Asheville swing dancers together for an evening of partnered movement and community.
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.
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A social group hike to Catawba Falls that blends forested mountain trail walking with waterfall views and plenty of time to chat. Expect a daytime meet-up vibe geared toward outdoor community connection.
A social group hike to Catawba Falls that blends forested mountain trail walking with waterfall views and plenty of time to chat. Expect a daytime meet-up vibe geared toward outdoor community connection.
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Progressive four-week ballroom and Latin partnerwork training focused on cleaner footwork, frame, timing, and lead follow skills. Builds week to week in a studio style class geared toward dancers ready for an intermediate level track.
Progressive four-week ballroom and Latin partnerwork training focused on cleaner footwork, frame, timing, and lead follow skills. Builds week to week in a studio style class geared toward dancers ready for an intermediate level track.
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A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
A community nature walk focused on foraging basics and identifying wild edible plants in the Asheville area. Learn seasonal safety tips, ethical harvesting practices, and local ecology while exploring outdoor trails together.
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