Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
Lively contra dance night rooted in folk and social dance traditions, with community sets moving to driving fiddle tune energy. A welcoming gym-floor dance gathering in Swannanoa designed for shared joy and connection.
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Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-driven folk and social dance traditions. Long lines, swinging partners, and upbeat fiddle-tune energy create an easygoing, joy-forward gathering most Thursday evenings.
Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-driven folk and social dance traditions. Long lines, swinging partners, and upbeat fiddle-tune energy create an easygoing, joy-forward gathering most Thursday evenings.
Lively contra dance night in a college gym with community-driven folk and social dance traditions. Long lines, swinging partners, and upbeat fiddle-tune energy create an easygoing, joy-forward gathering most Thursday evenings.
Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
Traditional barn dancing set to foot stomping bluegrass under the night sky on a working Fairview farm. The evening blends caller led group dances with a hearty feast, fellowship, and classic Western North Carolina farmland vibes.
Social waltz night welcoming dancers and musicians of all experience levels, with informal instruction for newcomers. A warm, community-centered dance floor at the Jewish Community Center.
Social waltz night welcoming dancers and musicians of all experience levels, with informal instruction for newcomers. A warm, community-centered dance floor at the Jewish Community Center.
Social waltz night welcoming dancers and musicians of all experience levels, with informal instruction for newcomers. A warm, community-centered dance floor at the Jewish Community Center.
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.
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.
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.
Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.
Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.
Second Friday swing night with a built-in lesson followed by social dancing in a community hall setting. Doors at 6:45 pm; $10 cash or Venmo at the door, ages 12+.
A relaxed late-night social hour of blues partner dancing with a welcoming community vibe in East Asheville. Ideal for dancers who want an easygoing, after-hours groove and connection on the floor.
A relaxed late-night social hour of blues partner dancing with a welcoming community vibe in East Asheville. Ideal for dancers who want an easygoing, after-hours groove and connection on the floor.
A relaxed late-night social hour of blues partner dancing with a welcoming community vibe in East Asheville. Ideal for dancers who want an easygoing, after-hours groove and connection on the floor.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
Free line-dance and two-step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night with plenty of time to dance after. Expect a welcoming, inclusive crowd—no boots, partner, or prior experience required.
Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.
Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.
Drop in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with the featured style rotating monthly (waltz, etc.). A welcoming community center night geared toward newcomers and regulars who want practice time and partner dancing.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.
Pulsing hand-drum rhythms ripple through Pritchard Park as a participatory drum circle builds from simple beats into a communal groove. Expect an open, come-and-go outdoor gathering where dancers, drummers, and spectators mingle.
Regency-era English country dancing in the style seen in Jane Austen film adaptations, with each set taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders. Expect lively group figures, gentle partnering, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dancing in the style seen in Jane Austen film adaptations, with each set taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders. Expect lively group figures, gentle partnering, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dancing in the style seen in Jane Austen film adaptations, with each set taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders. Expect lively group figures, gentle partnering, and an easy on-ramp for newcomers.
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.
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.
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.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.
A music-driven, freeform movement session centered on somatic release and embodied expression. Expect an inviting, communal dance floor focused on connection, emotional reset, and remembering your body’s natural rhythm.
Traditional Appalachian old time jam with local WNC pickers trading tunes on fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a lively English and Irish style pub. Runs Wednesday evenings alongside pints, pub plates, and a convivial downtown hangout atmosphere.
Traditional Appalachian old time jam with local WNC pickers trading tunes on fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a lively English and Irish style pub. Runs Wednesday evenings alongside pints, pub plates, and a convivial downtown hangout atmosphere.
Traditional Appalachian old time jam with local WNC pickers trading tunes on fiddles, banjos, and guitars in a lively English and Irish style pub. Runs Wednesday evenings alongside pints, pub plates, and a convivial downtown hangout atmosphere.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
An outdoor summer shindig with toe-tapping old-time and bluegrass tunes, informal jam-style sets, and flatfoot dancing on the lawn. Neighbors spread blankets in Pack Square Park for a relaxed, all-ages community hang.
A high-energy barn dance set to Iliana Rose’s Cuban jazz trio, blending syncopated rhythms and improvisation for upbeat partner and group dancing. Held at a rustic farm venue in Fairview for a late-evening social vibe.
A high-energy barn dance set to Iliana Rose’s Cuban jazz trio, blending syncopated rhythms and improvisation for upbeat partner and group dancing. Held at a rustic farm venue in Fairview for a late-evening social vibe.
A high-energy barn dance set to Iliana Rose’s Cuban jazz trio, blending syncopated rhythms and improvisation for upbeat partner and group dancing. Held at a rustic farm venue in Fairview for a late-evening social vibe.
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Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect a lively, come and go atmosphere with community players and listeners.
Celtic-inflected Irish traditional tunes fill a downtown pub as rotating WNC musicians trade reels and jigs in an informal session. Expect a lively, come and go atmosphere with community players and listeners.
Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill a community market spotlighting small businesses and local makers. A welcoming neighborhood gathering centered on economic opportunity, mutual support, and shopping local in Swannanoa.
Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill a community market spotlighting small businesses and local makers. A welcoming neighborhood gathering centered on economic opportunity, mutual support, and shopping local in Swannanoa.
Fresh seasonal produce and handmade goods fill a community market spotlighting small businesses and local makers. A welcoming neighborhood gathering centered on economic opportunity, mutual support, and shopping local in Swannanoa.
A two-hour ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Marta Martin blends global rhythms and freeform movement with a warmup and opening circle. Expect a welcoming, body-liberating dance floor focused on somatic freedom and community connection.
A two-hour ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Marta Martin blends global rhythms and freeform movement with a warmup and opening circle. Expect a welcoming, body-liberating dance floor focused on somatic freedom and community connection.
A two-hour ecstatic dance wave led by DJ Marta Martin blends global rhythms and freeform movement with a warmup and opening circle. Expect a welcoming, body-liberating dance floor focused on somatic freedom and community connection.
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Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes fill a downtown pub in a community-style acoustic jam. Expect fiddle and banjo standards, shared song circles, and a laid-back late-night listening vibe.
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Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.
Traditional Appalachian tunes and step-dance take the stage alongside folk storytelling at the nation’s longest-running folk festival. Evening performances run 7–9 p.m. across three nights in an Asheville High School auditorium.