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Lively caller-led contra dancing with live fiddle, keyboard, and foot percussion driving the sets. A free beginner lesson runs 7:30–8, followed by an energetic social dance from 8–11 in a community gym.
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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.

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.
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.

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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A free weekly English country dance with rotating callers and recorded tunes, welcoming complete beginners. Expect easy-to-learn figures, social group sets, and a no-partner-needed community vibe at the community center.

A free weekly English country dance with rotating callers and recorded tunes, welcoming complete beginners. Expect easy-to-learn figures, social group sets, and a no-partner-needed community vibe at the community center.
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Honky tonk dance hall vibes with line dancing and two step to Old School Dance Hall, starting with a 30 minute beginner friendly lesson. Free all ages night moves into open dancing with live band energy through the evening.

Honky tonk dance hall vibes with line dancing and two step to Old School Dance Hall, starting with a 30 minute beginner friendly lesson. Free all ages night moves into open dancing with live band energy through the evening.
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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.

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.
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.

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.

An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.

An informal old time jam centered on Appalachian fiddle tunes, banjo, and guitar in a brewery taproom setting. Bring an instrument or listen in with a pint for a laid-back, community-driven acoustic session.
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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.
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Participatory old time mountain and Appalachian folk tunes played on acoustic strings in a cozy downtown pub. An informal community jam where musicians trade melodies and listeners soak up traditional roots music.

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Traditional barn dancing set to driving bluegrass strings in a rustic farm setting in Fairview. Expect a classic WNC night of community fellowship, hearty feasting, and dance-floor energy under the farmland sky.

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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.

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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Lively contra dance gathering in Pine Hall, just yards from the Appalachian Trail in Hot Springs, NC. A third Friday monthly social dance night centered on community connection in a classic small-town hall.

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Old-time jam circle with fiddles, banjos, guitars, and singalongs in a cozy brewery taproom—play along or listen from your table. A recurring first-Tuesday community hang with an easygoing, come as you are vibe.

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Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in a casual bar setting. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights for community-minded musicians.

Moderate-paced old-time jam where rotating leaders call traditional tunes for players to learn and play along in a casual bar setting. Recurs on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights for community-minded musicians.
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Second Friday swing night blends a beginner friendly lesson with a social dance floor at Haw Creek Commons. $10 at the door (cash or Venmo), doors at 6:45 PM, for ages 12+.

Second Friday swing night blends a beginner friendly lesson with a social dance floor at Haw Creek Commons. $10 at the door (cash or Venmo), doors at 6:45 PM, for ages 12+.
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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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