
Joy Parade! ~ Flash Mob, Spread Joy, Sober Fun ~
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.
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High energy, sober flash mob street dances led by playful hosts with beginner friendly choreography and feel good music, turning strangers into friends as the group parades through downtown spreading spontaneous joy and community.

High energy, sober flash mob street dances led by playful hosts with beginner friendly choreography and feel good music, turning strangers into friends as the group parades through downtown spreading spontaneous joy and community.
High energy, sober flash mob street dances led by playful hosts with beginner friendly choreography and feel good music, turning strangers into friends as the group parades through downtown spreading spontaneous joy and community.
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.
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.
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.
Live old time string band accompanies a caller leading easy to follow square dances with a short flatfoot lesson; no partner or experience required, all ages welcome, plus a cake raffle and accessible parking.
Live old time string band accompanies a caller leading easy to follow square dances with a short flatfoot lesson; no partner or experience required, all ages welcome, plus a cake raffle and accessible parking.
Live old time string band accompanies a caller leading easy to follow square dances with a short flatfoot lesson; no partner or experience required, all ages welcome, plus a cake raffle and accessible parking.
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.

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).

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.

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.

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.
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.

Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.

Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.
Casual, all levels group ride through Asheville streets promoting bike advocacy and community connection, led by Asheville on Bikes; social stops and a relaxed urban route welcome riders of every age and skill.
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.

High energy bilingual Zumba for families combining easy Latin infused choreography, kid friendly modifications, and upbeat cardio rhythms; inclusive low pressure atmosphere welcoming all ages and fitness levels for free community participation.

High energy bilingual Zumba for families combining easy Latin infused choreography, kid friendly modifications, and upbeat cardio rhythms; inclusive low pressure atmosphere welcoming all ages and fitness levels for free community participation.
High energy bilingual Zumba for families combining easy Latin infused choreography, kid friendly modifications, and upbeat cardio rhythms; inclusive low pressure atmosphere welcoming all ages and fitness levels for free community participation.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.
Playful goat assisted vinyasa invites grins and giggles as sociable goats clamber and nudge through a gentle, all levels flow in a relaxed farm setting, emphasizing laughter, movement, and community connection.

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.
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.

Pulsating live drumming guides a trance-inducing shamanic journey to alter brain waves, access spirit guidance, and mark seasonal rites in a supportive community circle for all experience levels.

Pulsating live drumming guides a trance-inducing shamanic journey to alter brain waves, access spirit guidance, and mark seasonal rites in a supportive community circle for all experience levels.
Pulsating live drumming guides a trance-inducing shamanic journey to alter brain waves, access spirit guidance, and mark seasonal rites in a supportive community circle for all experience levels.

Casual line-dancing to upbeat country rhythms welcomes newcomers and regulars at Hi-Wire Brewing's Biltmore Village taproom. No boots, partner, or experience required; free admission every second Sunday.

Casual line-dancing to upbeat country rhythms welcomes newcomers and regulars at Hi-Wire Brewing's Biltmore Village taproom. No boots, partner, or experience required; free admission every second Sunday.
Casual line-dancing to upbeat country rhythms welcomes newcomers and regulars at Hi-Wire Brewing's Biltmore Village taproom. No boots, partner, or experience required; free admission every second Sunday.

Rhythmic, trance-friendly ecstatic dance led by facilitator-pathway Megan Belling with DJ Esmae spinning immersive, journey-style sets; two guided morning waves include warmups and opening circles for all-levels embodied movement.

Rhythmic, trance-friendly ecstatic dance led by facilitator-pathway Megan Belling with DJ Esmae spinning immersive, journey-style sets; two guided morning waves include warmups and opening circles for all-levels embodied movement.
Rhythmic, trance-friendly ecstatic dance led by facilitator-pathway Megan Belling with DJ Esmae spinning immersive, journey-style sets; two guided morning waves include warmups and opening circles for all-levels embodied movement.
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.