Rhythm Rising: Cuban Dance Weekender in Asheville,NC
Cuban dance workshops by Kati Hernandez, Duane Wrenn, Michelito Herrera, and Cokie & Amy lead into high-energy social dance nights with live Latin rhythms. A weekend intensive blending movement, community connection, and wellness in the Blue Ridge.
Similar Events
A midweek Latin dance party with salsa rhythms and an energetic social floor inside a cozy West Asheville brewery. Expect a lively, mingle-friendly vibe suited for both casual dancers and regulars.
A midweek Latin dance party with salsa rhythms and an energetic social floor inside a cozy West Asheville brewery. Expect a lively, mingle-friendly vibe suited for both casual dancers and regulars.
A midweek Latin dance party with salsa rhythms and an energetic social floor inside a cozy West Asheville brewery. Expect a lively, mingle-friendly vibe suited for both casual dancers and regulars.
Connection-driven fusion partner dancing stretches late into the night on a smooth sprung floor with high-end sound and club-style lighting. Welcoming vibe for first-timers and seasoned dancers building a sustainable local scene in West Asheville.
Connection-driven fusion partner dancing stretches late into the night on a smooth sprung floor with high-end sound and club-style lighting. Welcoming vibe for first-timers and seasoned dancers building a sustainable local scene in West Asheville.
Connection-driven fusion partner dancing stretches late into the night on a smooth sprung floor with high-end sound and club-style lighting. Welcoming vibe for first-timers and seasoned dancers building a sustainable local scene in West Asheville.
Rhythmic Latin steps from salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton, with an 8:30–9 PM beginner friendly lesson followed by open social dancing in a lively brewery taproom until midnight; $10 cover.
Rhythmic Latin steps from salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton, with an 8:30–9 PM beginner friendly lesson followed by open social dancing in a lively brewery taproom until midnight; $10 cover.
Rhythmic Latin steps from salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton, with an 8:30–9 PM beginner friendly lesson followed by open social dancing in a lively brewery taproom until midnight; $10 cover.
A late-night Latin dance party with upbeat rhythms and a lively bar-floor vibe inside a West Asheville brewery. Expect a social crowd, high-energy moves, and plenty of space to dance between rounds.
A late-night Latin dance party with upbeat rhythms and a lively bar-floor vibe inside a West Asheville brewery. Expect a social crowd, high-energy moves, and plenty of space to dance between rounds.
A late-night Latin dance party with upbeat rhythms and a lively bar-floor vibe inside a West Asheville brewery. Expect a social crowd, high-energy moves, and plenty of space to dance between rounds.
A 30-minute true-beginner crash course rolls into an open social dance floor with rotating partners, so newcomers never get left on the sidelines. Expect a lively Latin mix—salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton—in a brewery-night setting.
A 30-minute true-beginner crash course rolls into an open social dance floor with rotating partners, so newcomers never get left on the sidelines. Expect a lively Latin mix—salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton—in a brewery-night setting.
A 30-minute true-beginner crash course rolls into an open social dance floor with rotating partners, so newcomers never get left on the sidelines. Expect a lively Latin mix—salsa, bachata, merengue, cumbia, and reggaeton—in a brewery-night setting.
Two back-to-back ecstatic dance waves blend warmups, an opening circle, and a DJ-led arc designed for an inner journey and emotional release. Expect modern electronic grooves, barefoot-friendly movement, and a community container for dancing without choreography.
Two back-to-back ecstatic dance waves blend warmups, an opening circle, and a DJ-led arc designed for an inner journey and emotional release. Expect modern electronic grooves, barefoot-friendly movement, and a community container for dancing without choreography.
Two back-to-back ecstatic dance waves blend warmups, an opening circle, and a DJ-led arc designed for an inner journey and emotional release. Expect modern electronic grooves, barefoot-friendly movement, and a community container for dancing without choreography.
Progressive four-week ballroom and Latin partnerwork training focused on cleaner footwork, frame, timing, and lead follow skills. Builds week to week in a studio style class geared toward dancers ready for an intermediate level track.
Progressive four-week ballroom and Latin partnerwork training focused on cleaner footwork, frame, timing, and lead follow skills. Builds week to week in a studio style class geared toward dancers ready for an intermediate level track.
Progressive four-week ballroom and Latin partnerwork training focused on cleaner footwork, frame, timing, and lead follow skills. Builds week to week in a studio style class geared toward dancers ready for an intermediate level track.
Progressive four-week intro class covering foundational ballroom steps plus upbeat Latin rhythms, with partnerwork technique, timing, and floorcraft. Structured weekly instruction builds confidence for social dancing in a welcoming community arts setting.
Progressive four-week intro class covering foundational ballroom steps plus upbeat Latin rhythms, with partnerwork technique, timing, and floorcraft. Structured weekly instruction builds confidence for social dancing in a welcoming community arts setting.
Progressive four-week intro class covering foundational ballroom steps plus upbeat Latin rhythms, with partnerwork technique, timing, and floorcraft. Structured weekly instruction builds confidence for social dancing in a welcoming community arts setting.
Instructor-focused Zumba training that breaks down how to teach Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, and Reggaeton with step-by-step technique and rhythm coaching. Includes a training manual, review videos, completion certificate, and CEC CEU credits at a full-service gym.
Instructor-focused Zumba training that breaks down how to teach Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, and Reggaeton with step-by-step technique and rhythm coaching. Includes a training manual, review videos, completion certificate, and CEC CEU credits at a full-service gym.
Instructor-focused Zumba training that breaks down how to teach Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, and Reggaeton with step-by-step technique and rhythm coaching. Includes a training manual, review videos, completion certificate, and CEC CEU credits at a full-service gym.
Afro rhythm night with pulse-heavy afrobeat and polyrhythmic percussion driving a sweaty, dance-forward crowd. Expect high-energy world grooves in an intimate listening-room style venue with a late-evening bar vibe.
Afro rhythm night with pulse-heavy afrobeat and polyrhythmic percussion driving a sweaty, dance-forward crowd. Expect high-energy world grooves in an intimate listening-room style venue with a late-evening bar vibe.
Afro rhythm night with pulse-heavy afrobeat and polyrhythmic percussion driving a sweaty, dance-forward crowd. Expect high-energy world grooves in an intimate listening-room style venue with a late-evening bar vibe.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Immersive, aromatic workshop exploring ritual herbalism and plant medicine techniques; participants learn hands on medicine making, ceremonial uses, and seasonal local herb identification in a guided, beginner friendly format emphasizing embodied practice and community ritual.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves led by DJ Mikaya blend many styles and flavors into a curated DJ journey with guided warmups and an opening circle. Expect barefoot freeform movement, communal intention setting, and an upbeat, spacious school gym vibe.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves led by DJ Mikaya blend many styles and flavors into a curated DJ journey with guided warmups and an opening circle. Expect barefoot freeform movement, communal intention setting, and an upbeat, spacious school gym vibe.
Two morning ecstatic dance waves led by DJ Mikaya blend many styles and flavors into a curated DJ journey with guided warmups and an opening circle. Expect barefoot freeform movement, communal intention setting, and an upbeat, spacious school gym vibe.
A barefoot ecstatic dance wave blends flowing, water inspired DJ beats with a warmup and an opening circle for intention setting. Held in a school gym style space with facilitation support, it’s a substance free movement journey for community connection.
A barefoot ecstatic dance wave blends flowing, water inspired DJ beats with a warmup and an opening circle for intention setting. Held in a school gym style space with facilitation support, it’s a substance free movement journey for community connection.
A barefoot ecstatic dance wave blends flowing, water inspired DJ beats with a warmup and an opening circle for intention setting. Held in a school gym style space with facilitation support, it’s a substance free movement journey for community connection.
Saucy bass music from a live DJ drives an ecstatic dance wave with a pre-dance movement lab and plenty of freeform expression. Sip tea and connect with others in the JCC Social Hall for an energetic, body-led night that can sell out.
Saucy bass music from a live DJ drives an ecstatic dance wave with a pre-dance movement lab and plenty of freeform expression. Sip tea and connect with others in the JCC Social Hall for an energetic, body-led night that can sell out.
Saucy bass music from a live DJ drives an ecstatic dance wave with a pre-dance movement lab and plenty of freeform expression. Sip tea and connect with others in the JCC Social Hall for an energetic, body-led night that can sell out.
A barefoot-style ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ mix-making that tracks energy through somatic response to sonic vibrations. Warmup and an opening circle set a safe, loving container for self-expression, connection, and release at a school gym space.
A barefoot-style ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ mix-making that tracks energy through somatic response to sonic vibrations. Warmup and an opening circle set a safe, loving container for self-expression, connection, and release at a school gym space.
A barefoot-style ecstatic dance wave guided by DJ mix-making that tracks energy through somatic response to sonic vibrations. Warmup and an opening circle set a safe, loving container for self-expression, connection, and release at a school gym space.
Lively contra dancing with a welcoming, fun-loving crowd in a sober, safety-focused space. Expect line-and-circle partner dances with a calling guide, easy-to-learn patterns, and community energy suited to newcomers and regulars alike.
Lively contra dancing with a welcoming, fun-loving crowd in a sober, safety-focused space. Expect line-and-circle partner dances with a calling guide, easy-to-learn patterns, and community energy suited to newcomers and regulars alike.
Lively contra dancing with a welcoming, fun-loving crowd in a sober, safety-focused space. Expect line-and-circle partner dances with a calling guide, easy-to-learn patterns, and community energy suited to newcomers and regulars alike.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
Progressive line dance sessions with a guaranteed beginner lesson in the first hour, followed by a second lesson and mixed level open dancing; friendly dance angels circulate to offer hands on coaching and support.
A welcoming social waltz night with informal instruction for newcomers and open dancing for all skill levels. Dancers and local musicians share a friendly, community-centered atmosphere at a neighborhood community center.
A welcoming social waltz night with informal instruction for newcomers and open dancing for all skill levels. Dancers and local musicians share a friendly, community-centered atmosphere at a neighborhood community center.
A welcoming social waltz night with informal instruction for newcomers and open dancing for all skill levels. Dancers and local musicians share a friendly, community-centered atmosphere at a neighborhood community center.
AfroRhythm night pulses with Afrobeat grooves and hand drumming led by Jaja Bashengezi, building from deep polyrhythms into a high-energy dance floor. Expect a communal, late-evening vibe in an intimate listening room setting.
AfroRhythm night pulses with Afrobeat grooves and hand drumming led by Jaja Bashengezi, building from deep polyrhythms into a high-energy dance floor. Expect a communal, late-evening vibe in an intimate listening room setting.
AfroRhythm night pulses with Afrobeat grooves and hand drumming led by Jaja Bashengezi, building from deep polyrhythms into a high-energy dance floor. Expect a communal, late-evening vibe in an intimate listening room setting.
Hand drumming and improvised rhythm jams build into a pulsing communal groove in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or dance along as locals and visitors gather in the park for a free, open-to-all circle.
Hand drumming and improvised rhythm jams build into a pulsing communal groove in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or dance along as locals and visitors gather in the park for a free, open-to-all circle.
Hand drumming and improvised rhythm jams build into a pulsing communal groove in the heart of downtown. Bring a drum or dance along as locals and visitors gather in the park for a free, open-to-all circle.