
Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
Lively contra dancing in a campus gym with traditional folk tunes and a community-driven atmosphere focused on joy and connection. Expect group figures, partner changes, and a welcoming social dance culture.
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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.

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.
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.

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.

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.
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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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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Drop-in ballroom lesson followed by two hours of social dancing, with a different style rotating each month (like waltz). Welcoming, beginner-friendly atmosphere at a community center with plenty of time to practice and mingle.

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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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Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.

Moderate-paced old time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in real time. A community-friendly acoustic session focused on shared repertoire and steady groove.
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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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Nightly stage shows celebrating Southern Appalachian traditions with bluegrass drive, hand clapping rhythms, and toe tapping dance. Century old ballads and traditional storytelling highlight regional folk heritage and intergenerational performers.
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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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