
Tri-State Dance Contest
Competitive dance routines take the stage in a large auditorium setting, with judged performances spanning multiple styles and age divisions. A regional tri state contest atmosphere brings teams, solos, and spectators together for high energy showmanship.
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Competitive volleyball matches headline the Sunday slate of the 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Expect bracket-style play, energetic crowds, and a regional sports-tournament atmosphere in downtown Asheville.

Competitive volleyball matches headline the Sunday slate of the 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Expect bracket-style play, energetic crowds, and a regional sports-tournament atmosphere in downtown Asheville.
Competitive volleyball matches headline the Sunday slate of the 2nd Annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Expect bracket-style play, energetic crowds, and a regional sports-tournament atmosphere in downtown Asheville.

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High-stakes Southern Conference volleyball tournament play with bracket-style matchups and championship points on the line. Fast-paced rallies, loud student sections, and all-day indoor arena energy as teams battle for the title.

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Competitive indoor volleyball tournament play returns for the 2nd annual Blue Ridge Volleyball Classic inside Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Expect bracket-style matches, lively crowds, and a weekend sports atmosphere in downtown Asheville.
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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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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.

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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.