Old Farmer's Ball Contra Dance
Lively contra dancing blends folk traditions and community energy in a college gym, with live traditional tunes driving partner changes and long lines. A welcoming social dance night geared toward newcomers and regulars alike.
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Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes and partner figures in a roomy college gym, emphasizing community joy and shared social dance traditions. A recurring Thursday-night gathering geared to beginners and regulars alike.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes and partner figures in a roomy college gym, emphasizing community joy and shared social dance traditions. A recurring Thursday-night gathering geared to beginners and regulars alike.
Lively contra dancing with traditional folk tunes and partner figures in a roomy college gym, emphasizing community joy and shared social dance traditions. A recurring Thursday-night gathering geared to beginners and regulars alike.
Lively English country dance with family friendly sets and sweeping waltzes in a welcoming community center hall. Expect inclusive, consent focused social dancing with callers and musicians fostering multigenerational connection.
Lively English country dance with family friendly sets and sweeping waltzes in a welcoming community center hall. Expect inclusive, consent focused social dancing with callers and musicians fostering multigenerational connection.
Lively English country dance with family friendly sets and sweeping waltzes in a welcoming community center hall. Expect inclusive, consent focused social dancing with callers and musicians fostering multigenerational connection.
A beginner friendly contra dance night with a free lesson before three hours of lively sets driven by fiddle and keyboard with drums. Expect a traditional community dance vibe with Tom Macklin calling in a gym setting.
A beginner friendly contra dance night with a free lesson before three hours of lively sets driven by fiddle and keyboard with drums. Expect a traditional community dance vibe with Tom Macklin calling in a gym setting.
A beginner friendly contra dance night with a free lesson before three hours of lively sets driven by fiddle and keyboard with drums. Expect a traditional community dance vibe with Tom Macklin calling in a gym setting.
Regency-era English country dancing with elegant figures reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes. Each dance is taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders, making it welcoming for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dancing with elegant figures reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes. Each dance is taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders, making it welcoming for newcomers.
Regency-era English country dancing with elegant figures reminiscent of Jane Austen film scenes. Each dance is taught step by step and then called by experienced leaders, making it welcoming for newcomers.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing high-energy country tunes for line dancing and two stepping. A short 6–6:30pm lesson leads into open dancing and live music until 9pm, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing high-energy country tunes for line dancing and two stepping. A short 6–6:30pm lesson leads into open dancing and live music until 9pm, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
Honky tonk dance hall vibes with Old School Dance Hall playing high-energy country tunes for line dancing and two stepping. A short 6–6:30pm lesson leads into open dancing and live music until 9pm, welcoming all ages and skill levels.
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.
Caller-led barn dancing with an old-time stringband vibe from Laughing Lizards, pairing lively reels and country two-steps with community sets. Held on a working farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap for an upbeat afternoon social.
Caller-led barn dancing with an old-time stringband vibe from Laughing Lizards, pairing lively reels and country two-steps with community sets. Held on a working farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap for an upbeat afternoon social.
Caller-led barn dancing with an old-time stringband vibe from Laughing Lizards, pairing lively reels and country two-steps with community sets. Held on a working farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap for an upbeat afternoon social.
Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass tunes in a scenic working farm setting. Expect a fellowship-focused evening of rustic celebration, local flavor, and shared feasting in WNC farmland.
Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass tunes in a scenic working farm setting. Expect a fellowship-focused evening of rustic celebration, local flavor, and shared feasting in WNC farmland.
Traditional barn dancing set to lively bluegrass tunes in a scenic working farm setting. Expect a fellowship-focused evening of rustic celebration, local flavor, and shared feasting in WNC farmland.
A drop in ballroom lesson transitions into two hours of social partner dancing, with a different style rotating each month. Welcoming community center vibe with plenty of time to practice steps and meet local dancers.
A drop in ballroom lesson transitions into two hours of social partner dancing, with a different style rotating each month. Welcoming community center vibe with plenty of time to practice steps and meet local dancers.
A drop in ballroom lesson transitions into two hours of social partner dancing, with a different style rotating each month. Welcoming community center vibe with plenty of time to practice steps and meet local dancers.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior experience needed—just show up and dance.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior experience needed—just show up and dance.
Three hours of free country western line dancing and two stepping in a friendly, inclusive bar setting. Beginner friendly with no boots, partner, or prior experience needed—just show up and dance.
Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old time mountain and folk tunes take over a downtown pub in a casual jam session atmosphere. Expect acoustic strings, shared melodies, and a welcoming community vibe for players and listeners alike.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Old-time mountain and folk tunes spill through a cozy downtown pub as musicians trade traditional melodies in an informal jam. Expect a communal, acoustic string-driven atmosphere rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ’d social dance and guided practice to lock in footwork and timing. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available; pay via Venmo or cash.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ’d social dance and guided practice to lock in footwork and timing. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available; pay via Venmo or cash.
Balboa swing night with a quick drop in lesson followed by a DJ’d social dance and guided practice to lock in footwork and timing. Optional 10 minute mini private lessons available; pay via Venmo or cash.
Lively contra dance night at Pine Hall in Hot Springs, just yards from the Appalachian Trail, with community-friendly partner sets and long lines. A recurring third-Friday gathering that blends mountain-town social energy with traditional dance rhythms.
Lively contra dance night at Pine Hall in Hot Springs, just yards from the Appalachian Trail, with community-friendly partner sets and long lines. A recurring third-Friday gathering that blends mountain-town social energy with traditional dance rhythms.
Lively contra dance night at Pine Hall in Hot Springs, just yards from the Appalachian Trail, with community-friendly partner sets and long lines. A recurring third-Friday gathering that blends mountain-town social energy with traditional dance rhythms.
Caller-led barn dance set to an old-time stringband sound with driving fiddle tunes and foot-stomping rhythms. Community dancing unfolds in a rustic farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap in Fairview, with a welcoming, all-ages vibe.
Caller-led barn dance set to an old-time stringband sound with driving fiddle tunes and foot-stomping rhythms. Community dancing unfolds in a rustic farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap in Fairview, with a welcoming, all-ages vibe.
Caller-led barn dance set to an old-time stringband sound with driving fiddle tunes and foot-stomping rhythms. Community dancing unfolds in a rustic farm setting at Hickory Nut Gap in Fairview, with a welcoming, all-ages vibe.
Free line dance and two step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night, with one new routine taught and a previously learned dance reviewed each session. “Dance Angels” circulate to coach newcomers between social-dance sets.
Free line dance and two step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night, with one new routine taught and a previously learned dance reviewed each session. “Dance Angels” circulate to coach newcomers between social-dance sets.
Free line dance and two step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night, with one new routine taught and a previously learned dance reviewed each session. “Dance Angels” circulate to coach newcomers between social-dance sets.
DJ-driven dance party on the Mini Quad with an open dance floor and high-energy Bulldog spirit. A campus celebration vibe geared toward late-night socializing, music, and group dancing.
DJ-driven dance party on the Mini Quad with an open dance floor and high-energy Bulldog spirit. A campus celebration vibe geared toward late-night socializing, music, and group dancing.
DJ-driven dance party on the Mini Quad with an open dance floor and high-energy Bulldog spirit. A campus celebration vibe geared toward late-night socializing, music, and group dancing.
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Free line dance and two step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night, with one new routine taught plus a refresher of a previous dance. Dance Angels float through the crowd to help beginners learn steps and build confidence.
Free line dance and two step lessons roll into an easygoing brewery night, with one new routine taught plus a refresher of a previous dance. Dance Angels float through the crowd to help beginners learn steps and build confidence.
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A welcoming social waltz night with a live musician-led dance floor and an easygoing, community vibe. Informal instruction helps brand-new dancers get comfortable while experienced dancers keep things flowing.
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A late night Latin dance party with salsa and bachata energy in a lively brewery taproom setting. Social dancing and upbeat rhythms make it an easy drop in for both newcomers and seasoned dancers.
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