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 Bhangra - Kids Class - Learn basic moves of this bright, happy, energetic dance form from India. Guaranteed you’ll leave class with a smile on your face! Also, have a chance to perform at a local festival in July. Thursdays, June 20-July 18, 4-4:45pm (5 weeks) at Anytime Fitness, 805 Patton Ave., Asheville. $40. Sign up at see this page.
Modern Dance with Leslie Myers Sundays 2-4pm or 3-5pm June 23-July 28 at New York Studio, 2002 Riverside Drive in Asheville. Leslie Myers, a native of New York, has performed in the companies of Pascal Rioult Dance Theatre, Pearl Lang Dance Theatre, Martha Graham Ensemble, Battery Dance Company, and with Richard Move’s "Martha At ..." series both in the US and abroad. She has appeared on television in the 1999 VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards, choreography by Mark Morris, as well as independent film. Teaching credits include The Neighborhood Playhouse for the Theatre, Actor's Studio, The Martha Graham School and The Alvin Ailey School. Cost: $120. To register for the class please visit see this website or send an email.
 Learn to Bellydance with Master Instructor Lisa Zahiya - Learn this fun, sensuous and joyful dance form in a beautiful non-competitive environment. All classes will perform at the Studio 2 Year Anniversary Celebration in July. Tuesdays 6-7 Level 1: Start from the Beginning (June 25-July 30) $65. Tuesdays 7-8 Level 2: Challenge Yourself! (June 25-July 30) $65. Wednesdays 6-7 Hip Hop Fusion (June 26-July 31) $65. Wednesdays 8-9pm Level 3: Get Ready to Perform! All classes held at Studio Zahiya in downtown Asheville. Complete Details: see the website or call 828-242-7595.
Coming Up In The Melody Room at 2 Guys Pizza & Ribs, 121 W Barnwell St. in Hendersonville: Jimmy Hall & Friends (of Wet Willie) 6pm Sunday, June 23, tickets $25. Grant Peeples 9pm Friday, June 21, tickets $10. Call 828-693-6755 for more info.
 Birth Dancing - Summer Workshop and 6-Week Series - Join us for an introductory workshop on the ancient art of birth dancing on Thursday, June 27 at 7:15pm. We will cover the history, benefits and basic movements. The 6-week series begins July 11 from 7:15-8:30pm. The series will help to ensure that women get the moves correctly and recorded into their muscle memory. Both the workshop and series will take place at West Asheville Yoga. For more info or to register, please contact Michelle by email or see this page.
 Belly Dancing in the Red Tent - - Sacred and Healing Belly Dance for Women led by Michelle Dionne - Introductory Ceremony will be Friday, June 28 from 6:30-9pm at the West Asheville Red Tent. In sacred space, we will learn some basic movements, how they bring healing, and explore the history of sacred dance and how it relates to us as women. 6-week Series begins July 9 from 7-8:30pm. A meditative, fun practice to learn the movements, experience self-healing, connect as sisters and explore our own unique style of belly dance. There is limited space for both. Please register soon by email. For more info, see this page.
 Black Mountain Center for the Arts Ballet Studio – Adult Classes - Adult & Level II: Next session begins July 1 – payments due monthly/$46 per month. Mondays, 9 am – 10:15 am; Wednesdays, 9 am – 10:15 am; Saturdays, 11:45 am – 1 pm ; No classes on Major Holidays and Holiday weekends. Students who sign up ahead for 2 or 3 classes per week will receive a discount: 2 classes per week = $84 per month; 3 classes per week = $126 per month. Drop-In: $15 per class – please call ahead. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment may be cancelled. Teacher: Casey Kristofferson Littlejohn. Location: 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain. More info: 828/669-0930 or see website.
 Old School Hip Hop - Adult Class - Have you always wanted to learn Hip-Hop but were scared or too shy to take a class? Then this intro series is right up your alley. We’ll cover a simple routine over the 5-week period and dance it out to a number of 80s and 90s Hip-Hop and R&B hits. You’ll even get to request your favorites! Wednesdays, July 3-31, 7:30-8:30pm at Anytime Fitness, 805 Patton Ave., Asheville. Cost: $55 by June 22; $65 after. Sign up: see this page.
Juice! - 7 Skills that Deepen the Body Mind Connection – with Kathy Wolstenholme, Nia Black Belt, author, motivational mover and body-mind educator extraordinaire from Cape Town, South Africa, presented in two workshops. The Asheville workshop is Saturday, July 6, 1:30-5:30pm at Training Partners, 863 Merrimon Ave. The Flat Rock workshop is Sunday, July 7, 1:30-5:30pm at Sanctuary in the Pines, 34 Lake Cove Rd. The workshops are open to everyone; no previous experience required. The 7 Skills are easy to learn and apply. These skills add grace, zest and power to your movement practice and to your life. Juice! will show you how to think through the body to move your mind. Pre-registration by July 1 is requested. Each workshop is $55, or $70 after July 1st. To register, or for more information, contact Denise Medved at 828-290-2344 or send an email.
Black Mountain Center for the Arts Ballet Studio – Children’s Classes: Saturday classes only. Next session begins July 6. Preprimary (ages 3-4) - 9 - 9:30 am - $36 (30 min. class); Primary (ages 4-8) – 9:30 - 10:15 am - $36 (45 min. class); Level I (ages 8-up) – 10:30 - 11:30 am - $46 (1 hr class); Payments due monthly. No classes on Major Holidays and Holiday weekends. Student must wear ballet slippers. Leotard & tights for females; Black Leggings & white tee for males. Students will be assigned to class per teacher observation and recommendation based on sound child development principles. The safety of students is of prime importance. Class times may change due to enrollment size. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment may be cancelled. Teacher: Casey Kristofferson Littlejohn. Location: 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain. More info: 828/669-0930 or see website.
Summer Folkloric Workshop Series - Leading up to an amazing opportunity at Studio Zahiya later this summer, the folkloric class series with Mahsati will give you a chance to learn some of the basics and most common dances from different areas in the Middle East and North Africa. Nubian Basics July 6 10:30am-12:30pm; Tunisian Basics August 17 10:30am-12:30pm; Ghawazee Basics 1 August 24 10:30am-12:30pm; Ghawazee Basics 2 August 24 1:30-3:30pm. $30 each class. More info: see this page.
Bailey Mountain Cloggers Summer Dance Camp - The Bailey Mountain Cloggers of Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, NC would like to extend an invitation to their 8th annual Summer Dance Camp. The camp will run from July 7-12 with a show on the 12th for students to show what they have learned. Classes include all different levels of clogging, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, break dancing, zumba, ballet, tumbling, and ballroom dance classes. For more information please contact the Bailey Mountain Cloggers at baileymountaincloggers@gmail.com, or call us at (828) 689-1285.
 MOTION Dance Theatre performance July 12-13 8pm at Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Each summer, Asheville’s own professional contemporary ballet company sources talent from across the country and presents BOLD programming featuring ALL NEW WORK. Founder and Artistic Director Nick Kepley has travelled far and wide, collecting the knowledge and talent needed to provide Western North Carolina with the very best that American dance has to offer. Dancers from Ballet Austin, Ballet West, Company C Contemporary Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Nashville Ballet and Pennsylvania Ballet, take the stage by storm, displaying their unbelievable athleticism and aesthetic beauty. $30/Adults, $25/Seniors and Students (with valid ID). More info: see the website.
Sweet Georgia Blues - Blues Dance Weekend Aug 16-18 in Atlanta GA. Back for our third year, SGB is proud to bring you four world-class instructors, the finest DJs from Atlanta and the Southeast, special elective classes from talented and exciting teacher from various blues traditions and some of the best dancing, learning and parties you'll enjoy all Summer! Details and registration: see the website.
 Shape Shifter 5 Rhythms with Kate Shela in Asheville (location TBA) Nov 7-10. We will quest for fluidity, so as to move between the worlds of the mundane and the magical, to move between our ego and our humility and enter the zone of inter-connection. Moving through the landscapes of the 5 Rhythms map, we will dance long and deep to finally arrive in the exquisite space of the artist in motion, where self realization will lead you forward. To Register Contact Cassie Brizzi by email. Details: see the website.
 American Tribal Style (ATS) bellydance classes with Ani - 6pm every Tuesday at the Candle Station in the River Arts District, 191 Lyman St, room 116. American Tribal Style (ATS) Bellydance is a fun, cooperative, lead-and-follow style of dance. This empowering dance was developed by Carolena Nericcio and FatChanceBellydance to showcase the strength, beauty, and power of the dancers. Ani is certified through Teaching Training II and is an official Sister Studio to FatChanceBellyDance, based in San Francisco. Please contact Ani for more information by email or call 828.595.6987.
 Summer Dance Classes for Teens & Adults - Elevate School of Life & Art in downtown Asheville is offering intermediate ballet, jazz, and
contemporary, as well as classes in Turns, Tricks, & Jumps; Choreography;
and Dance Stretch & Strengthening. Get a 4 class ticket for only $24! 12
class ticket for $65 or 24 class ticket for $130:
Register online.
 Free Bavarian Folk Dancing Lessons! 7-9pm Every Tuesday night at Edelweiss Events Space, 697-D Haywood Road in West Asheville. Learn the Polka, Landler, Shottisch, Waltz, Schuhplattler, La Russe, and more! Invite/Bring your friends! It's a ton of fun, and great exercise! Details: see this page.
 Easy Dance with C.J. Stancil - Quickly learn to social dance so that you can enjoy all that Asheville has to offer.
Concentrate on swing or latin or learn all the popular nightclub and ballroom dances to expand your fun and nightlife. Ask about 3 lesson Introductory special. Call 828-712-0325 or send an email.
Tai Chi with Roberto Vengoechea – in Black Mountain, NC. Tuesdays: 9-10am Highland Farms (Fountain room) and 11:30am-12:30pm Cheshire Fitness Club (must be a member); Saturdays: 9-10am Lake Tomahawk (Tai Chi at the park; come join in). $10 per hour; Private classes available. Roberto has been teaching in the area for 18 years. Tai Chi Chuan, Yang Family style is taught to a dedicated group eager to learn the secrets that can only be achieved through practice. For further information please contact Roberto Vengoechea at 828-275-7835.
 Tribal Bellydance with Teejei - Earthy, Elegant, Strong: World Fusion dance for body and soul. Classes offered for all levels. Mondays and Thursdays at Studio Zahiya, and private instruction available. Complete Details: See the website.
Shag Lessons 2-4pm every Saturday at the Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre, 991 Sweeten Creek Road. Drop in Anytime. More info: send an email.
 Belly Dance for Fun & Fitness with Taisir 10:30-11:30am Saturdays at Studio Zahiya, 90½ N Lexington Ave (downtown Asheville, orange door next to Flipside). Have fun, express yourself and exercise while learning the movements of Middle Eastern dance! This class is based on Taisir's eclectic belly dance style and choreography after performing and teaching for the past 8 years. The class will encompass practice exercises and a full choreography in each class. No dance experience is required; all levels welcome. $12 drop in/single class, $40 4-class package. Cash, check, credit. First Class Free. Contact the instructor for further information: send an email or 828-214-5123.
 Ballroom and Social Private Lessons with Michael Wooten - at your pace. Open minded instruction with a variety of dance styles. Professional teacher and performer who just wishes to spread the gift and freedom of dancing. Contact for more information: send an email.
 Tai Chi Class with Bruce Stewart - 7-8 pm Monday nights at Asheville Pilates Studio, Reynolds Village 41 N. Merrimon Suite 109 in Asheville. Classic Yang style. We'll focus on calming the mind and bringing ease to the movements. $15/class pre-paid for 6 weeks. Drop-ins $18/class. First Class Free. Details and registration: see this page or call 828-450-4962.
 Drop in for Zumba® classes with Christine and her crew for the best variety of classes for all ages and abilities. Pay by the class, week, or with Punch Cards that never expire. Check website for daily schedule or Facebook for daily postings. 9am, 12:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:30pm & 6:30pm most days. Open Monday - Saturday. See the website, call 828-275-7144 or send an email for reservations and group rate prices.
Salsa Lessons with Asheville Salsa Suave - Mondays at Asheville Fitness Center, 1000 Brevard Road. 7:30-8:20pm Beginner Salsa; 8:30-9:20pm Intermediate Salsa & Bachata. Cost is $10 per Class or $45 for 6-week course. Cash/Credit Cards Accepted. For more Info Contact Jay West at 828-674-7062. Details: see this page.
 Swing classes with Marc & Jessy Tickle - Four week cumulative series every Tuesday night from 7:30-8:30pm at Club Eleven on Grove, 11 Grove St in downtown Asheville. No partner or experience necessary. $12 per person per class. Info: send an email or call 828 301 7629.
Monthly Circles for the Dances of Universal Peace -
2nd Sunday of the month at 7pm at the Town & Mountain Training Center, 261 Ashland Ave. in downtown Asheville; the 4th Saturday of the month 7:30-9:30pm at Nourish & Flourish yoga studio, 347 Depot St. in the River Arts District, led by Shemsuddin (Contact Laura 828-577-9090; requested $10 exchange) and
last Sunday of the month 7pm at Harmony Dental building, 108 W. Tenth Ave., Johnson City, TN. We sing and dance together to honor the Earth and all her peoples. The group is taught the words,
melody, meaning, and the movements of each Dance in a compassionate, comfortable
way. No prior experience is necessary; no partner required. Suggested
donation, $5-10. For more info please call 828-252-8866 or for TN circle
info call Rebecca 804-743-5298. ALL are welcome.
Nia at Nourish and Flourish: 11 am Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. $12/drop in, $60 6-class card (two month expiration). Nourish and Flourish is located in Asheville's River Arts District, 347 Depot Street, Suite 201. For more info: see the website or call 828-255-2770.
 Let Your Yoga Dance - at the French Broad Food Co-op Movement & Learning Center, 90 Biltmore Ave. in downtown Asheville. Classes held 1st, 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month (no class 3rd Thursdays of each month) 7:00-8:00 PM. Let Your Yoga Dance is a fusion of yoga and dance, that embraces the essence and elements of the 7 main energy centers in the body (chakras). Beginning with basic yoga stretches to warm up, then moving into dance with simple choreographed dance moves to get the heart rate up, and finally cooling down with a dance/yoga flow and ending with savasana, it is funky, playful, sacred, sassy, and inspirational—a dance of the multi-dimensional self, and a fun way to bring healing to body, mind, spirit. $12 drop in. 5 class pass for $50. More info: send an email.
Clemson Area English Country Dancers meet quarterly on the 4th Sunday afternoon of July and October in Seneca, SC. $6 per person. Partners not needed; beginners welcome. Live music. All dances are taught. Please wear clean, non-marking, smooth-soled shoes. For directions and more information, visit our website or send an email.
 Dancing Creek Dance Studio, a Ballroom Instruction Studio located in Fletcher NC, provides personalized professional private and semi-private Ballroom Dance Instruction. We also host occasional party dances. For more information and party dance announcements please call (828) 654-9708 or visit the website.
Latin Dance and Zumba Classes with Latin dance Instructor Rachel Blattner - Current class Schedule: Ladies Fitness accountability Group Starting! No Gym membership required. Call Rachel, Certified Personal Trainer for more info: (828) 407-0196. Zumba Fridays 11:30am-12:30pm: Come Zumba on your lunch hour! at Asheville Fitness Club, 1000 Brevard Suite 175. Send an email, see this page.
 Healing Dance Sessions with Michelle Dionne, teacher of Sacred and Healing Dance since 1998. For individuals, couples or small groups - incorporating different styles of world dance and spontaneous movements to promote transformation on all levels. Sessions held within ceremonial format, outdoors whenever possible. Please visit this page or call (828) 664-9564.
Dance studio available at Anytime Fitness on Patton Avenue in Asheville. We have a large class studio that is used sparingly for our classes but would be ideal for a dance class. The facility is safe with monitored cameras and available 24/7. The room is approximately 1200 sq ft and has an adequate sound system. I am looking to rent it at a very fair price, basically just to keep it from being empty at those times. For details contact Merrill Fowler by email or call 706-299-0799.
 Dancing Feete Ballroom & Dance Center - Located at 2682 B Greenville Hwy in Flat Rock, in the Singleton Center across from the Flat Rock Post Office. Pilates on Wednesday mornings (8-9am) with Linda Cox. Cost is $10/person per class. Please call 828-692-1900 for additional information regarding private lessons and/or future classes.
 Celebrate Brittany! - Discover the "OTHER" Celts! Explore the legends, music and dance of Northwestern France. Evening Classes
Sundays at 6 pm at In His Steps dance workshop, 159 Church St. Afternoon Classes continue at 2pm Tuesdays at the Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove St. and are $10. For registration or info, send an email or call 828-505-3253.
Dance classes with Christine Garvin Old School Hip-Hop, Intro to Bhangra, and Jazzy Showgirl Booty Camp. Join us in working out in the fun, freeing, and sassy way - low stress and lots of laughter to get you through the holidays! For more information and to sign up, go to this page, or send an email.
 Black Cat Ballroom Xcetra - Classes: $60 per person for 6 week session. Register for classes by email or phone 828-243-6613. Located at 3724 Sweeten Creek Road, Arden, NC. Lisa Puckett Owner/Instructor. "Not Your Ordinary Ballroom Dance Experience." Visit the website for class details.
Brazilian Dance classes every Thursday 7-8pm with Mara and Angel at the new Terpsicorps Dance Studio in the River Arts District. With live drumming from Zabumba as always! Classes are $10. All levels are welcome!
Studio Zahiya - Weekly classes for adults and children! Bellydance, hip hop, bollywood, bhangra, west african, latin and more! See website for information.
Moynihan School of Irish Dance -
Irish dance classes are again offered within Miss Donna's Academy of Dance in Candler, NC. We hold classes for beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate students. Registration is ongoing! Please contact Gillian Moynihan at 828-242-2361 for more information.
Flamenco! Asheville's only flamenco class. All levels welcome. Come be
part of this passionate, rhythmic dance form. We'll do basic steps,
sevillanas and more. Saturdays, 1-3 at In His Steps studio, 159 Church St.
in Asheville. Contact Daniela by email.
Spiral Spirit Ecstatic Dance at Homewood, 19 Zillicoa St. in Asheville. The rhythm of the music, and the movement of our breath inspires the dance of our bodies. Spiral Spirit is a free form moving meditation to bring you back to yourself of inspiration, creativity and inner guidance. This is a practice of simplicity. Please come join us. Wednesday evenings, Warm up 5:15 Journey at 5:45. $8. For more info email Cassie or email Karen.
 West African Dance Class offered every Tuesday night from 8-9pm at Studio Zahiya, 90 1/2 Lexington Ave. Class is taught by Sarah Yancey, Jaime Walker, and Susie Pearson, all three who studied in West Africa and know how to bring the heat! Class is taught to live drumming by Adama Dembele of Ivory Coast and friends. Class is $10 and open to all levels. For more info visit see this website.
Zumba® Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-7 PM at Asheville Music & Art, 697-C Haywood Rd in West Asheville (next to Ingles) with instructor Kendra McCardle. For more information send an email.
 Ongoing Dance Classes with Kathleen and I Do Dances: Classes at Loretta's Cafe, third floor, 114 N. Lexington Ave.: Mondays: 6-7 PM, "Dance Undercover", series starts over every 8 weeks, learn a funk dance to the best dance songs ever! Tuesdays: 6:30-7:30 PM, "Dance and Sweat", drop-in funk class, keeping the body moving learning a different routine each week ; Wednesdays at The New Studio, 20 Commerce St.: 5:30-7 PM, Int./Adv. Modern Dance; Everyday: Personalized Choreography and private instruction for couples getting married! Check out this website for more info!
Classes with Ellie Grace - Pre-registration is required for all group dance classes, so visit
this website and click
on the "Teaching" tab for more information or to register.
Private Lessons available in mandolin, beginning guitar and ukulele, singing with an
instrument, and a variety of styles of percussive dance! $20/half hour and
$35/hour. If you have questions, do not hesitate to be in touch: (573) 239-0430 or send an email.
 Pilates at Studio 74: 1334-A Charlotte Hwy Fairview, NC, above Curves. Hour long traditional mat classes Mondays at 4:30, Wednesdays at noon led by CPNYC certified instructor and fitness enthusiast, Anna Rawlins. All ages and levels welcome. Call 804.677.5722 for more information or to reserve your spot. See website.
 West Coast Swing Zone w/Jason & Amy Barnes Wednesdays at
Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre, 911 Sweeten Creek Road in Asheville. 7pm WCS Lesson for beginners and advanced level dancers. (This is a drop in class, which is not part of any series of classes.) Open dancing follows. More info: see the website.
Beginner Belly Dance Class at the Neighborhood YMCA at Woodfin
on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. The cost for non-members is $5 per class or $20 for the month.
Contact information : send an email / YMCA phone number : 505-3990
 Pilates at Cisco Pilates: 50% off first private lesson or Buy 3 get 1 FREE! Certified classical Pilates instruction. Mat classes and equipment privates/duets. Free parking! Just off Merrimon near Downtown Asheville. See the website, send an email or call 828-407-0133. Like Cisco Pilates on Facebook!
Capoeira For Kids - The Capoeira Asheville group is now offering capoeira for kids age 7-11. Capoeira combines martial arts, gymnastics, music and dance. Children learn to sing in Portuguese and play traditional, afro-brazilian instruments. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm to 7pm. Please arrive 10-15 min. prior to class. Capoeira Angola classes are offered weekly on M, W, F from 7-9 pm and Saturdays from 10 am-noon. Beginners welcome Mondays and Saturdays. In addition to the physical movements and music, students learn aspects of Brazilian/capoeira culture. Location: 2 Sulphur Springs Rd (new West Asheville location). For more info: Visit the website.
The Sylvan Squares have been square dancing in Transylvania County for 34 years. They do Modern Western Square Dance. They host regular dances on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month at St. Timothy United Methodist Church in Brevard, with Marty Northrup calling. If you have an interest in learning this fun and friendly form of exercise, call Bill Strang at 828.808.0645 or send an email. More info: see the website.
Land of Sky Square Dance Club meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays at the Senior Opportunity Center (not for seniors only), 36 Grove Street, downtown Asheville near the Federal Building. Cuers are currently Don and Linda Hichman. More info: see this website.
Blues Jam every Tuesday at Westville Pub in West Asheville. Sign up between 9-10 to jam with other blues aficionados from the Asheville area and beyond, or hang out and dance to the wide range of instruments and players that stop in each week. For more info call (828) 225-9782.
Dancing at Scandals in the Grove House complex, 11 Grove St. in downtown Asheville. DJ Dance Party 10pm-3am Every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday $8/$5 members; Saturday $10/$7 members. Thursday and Sunday held in Boiler Room, no cover. 18+. For complete info see the website.
Dancing at Cinjades, 22 N. Market St. in downtown Asheville 10pm-2am every Friday and Saturday. Top pop, disco, hip-hop and euro dance music. 21+. College students free with ID. For complete info see the website.
Line Dance with Denna Yockey and Jean Vick at Harvest House Recreation
Center, 205 Kenilworth Rd. Beginners/high beg: Mondays 12:00 - 2:00pm;
intermediate/adv: Wednesdays 12:00-2:00pm; Music: Pop, Funky, Rock,
Country, Latin & Ballroom. For more info, call 828-350-2051, email Denna or email Jean.
Southside Dance Studio in Fletcher
Serving Asheville, Hendersonville &
Fletcher. We welcome students from age 4 through adult and offer
professional training in * Ballet * Tap * Jazz * Hip-Hop . Restricted Class
Sizes. Personalized Instruction. Located at 4110 Hendersonville Road,
Fletcher, NC 28732. For info call Kevin Overbey at (828) 684-2118 or
visit the website.
InterPlay Asheville Classes -
InterPlay is a playful way to tap into your creativity and embodied
wisdom. Step-by-step, we create in the moment - songs, stories, dances. It's
play as prayer, discovery and FUN together. In InterPlay, you can't do it wrong.
Really! More info & classes at this website, call
828-253-5575 or 828-279-8977 or send an email.
Clemson International Folk Dancing continues every Tuesday, 6-8 PM in Clemson, SC. $1 per session; the first time is FREE. Partners not needed; beginners welcome. Teaching and review as well as request dancing. Please wear clean, non-marking, smooth-soled shoes. For directions and more information, visit our website or contact Theresa at 864-508-0617 or send an email.
Belly Dance Classes with Mahsati Janan. All classes
held at Studio Zahiya, 90 1/2 Lexington Ave., Asheville, NC. Belly Dance Level 1
- Mondays: 7:30-9 pm; Belly Dance Level 2 - Wednesdays: 7:30-9 pm; Conditioning and History Mondays and Wednesdays: 7-7:20 pm. See the website or contact Mahsati by email or
call 828-423-0883.
Admiral Dance Party 9pm every Friday and Saturday night at The Admiral in West Asheville. For more info call (828) 252-2541.
Mountain Thunder Cloggers Mountain Thunder Cloggers are a family-oriented, precision, non-profit
clogging team from Asheville, NC. No experience necessary and no partner
required. Affordable classes for all ages. Wednesdays: Beginner 7:15-8 PM.
Only $40/8-week session (2 full months!) and additional family members 1/2 price at the
Oakley Recreation Center. Classes taught by nationally certified instructor,
Kate Guzy. Call 828-490-1226 or visit see the website
Learn how to feel good in whatever you're doing! Back pain, posture,
presence... The Alexander Technique improves all these, offering tools to
get more benefit from all forms of exercise, expression, meditation. Info: 828-712-2804;
see this page.
Kung Fu Lion Dance program - Mark Small's Montford Rec. Center classes are on Tuesdays from 6-8pm. Send an email, call Mark at 828-285-2929 or see this website. Mark is a certified teacher, teaching locally for over 20 years.
Two-Step & Cajun Dance Lesson Series by Deborah
Pre-registration required.
Contact Deborah Swanson by email or call 778-4878. Private, group, or event lessons in Zydeco, Cajun, Two-Step, &
Couples dancing available.
Greenville Swings ... every Tues @ the Handlebar in Greenville, SC. Lesson at 7 pm, dancing at 8 pm - For more information send an email or see the website.
Salsa Dance Lessons in Black Mountain!
For more information call 828-664-0400.
Christey Carwile specializes in Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, and Afro-Latin Dance
forms. She regularly teaches Cardio Salsa (a Latin Dance Fitness class)
at Cheshire Fitness Center in Black Mountain and helps direct the
Student Salsa Association at Warren-Wilson College where she works as a
Professor of Anthropology.
Morris Dancing - Learn English traditional Morris dances and become a member of one of three local teams as a dancer or musician. Music instruction provided to experienced musicians. Free. Info: 994-2094 or see the website.
Tango Argentino, Salsa and Merengue Classes Private instruction with Liliana & Bob. For more information, email or call 778-5711.
Asheville Pilates -
Individual and Group Reformer Classes
Taught by certified Pilates Instructor
Dianne Rose
with over 25 years of teaching experience.
Call 828-333-2223 for more info.
Nia Classes with Annie Lowry, Nia Black Belt. Oh, the joy! Sweat and swirl
to an endless variety of movement, music, magic... jazz, modern, duncan,
tai-chi, tai kwondo, aikido, and more! No two classes are ever the same.
Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 am, and Saturdays, 10:30 am, Training Partners,
863 Merrimon Avenue. Call 828-768-8809 or send an email.
Fabiana's Dance, Bellydance. Beginners Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30; Intermediate / Advanced, Mondays 6:00-7:30; Dance Conditioning with Bhangra, Saturdays 10:00-12:00. Call 828-296-9856 for information and locations.
The Asheville Clogging Company - classes in Clogging, Irish Step
Dancing, Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet. Preschool-Adult classes ongoing. Check
out our website or call 828-329-3855.
Shall We Danz Private dance lessons with Missy Lindsey. Instruction in Ballroom Dance, Country Western Dance and Line Dancing. Choreography for wedding couples
and wedding parties. Also, available to teach at special events or parties - Cell number (828) 712-8121 or send an email or see the website.
Argentine Tango Classes and Private Lessons: Rick Harris has studied extensively in Argentina and the US. He focuses on the fundamentals and traditional movements of authentic Argentine Tango. Tango Fundamentals & Traditional Movements Group Classes 8-9pm Thursday Evenings with Co-Teacher Larry Gant. Walk in $12, 5 classes $50. Call 828-779-3177 or send an email and see the website.
 Ballroom Dancing (Social and Competition), Argentine Tango, and Performances - Contact Ted and Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or send an email.
Salsa Instructor
Andres Montoya from Colombia, South America
is teaching only private classes right now. Keep
in touch for upcoming Events and Classes.
More info: (828) 216-1452 or send an email.
 Nia and Zumba Instructor Judi Lampert, B.A., M.M, holds fitness
certifications with ACE, AIFE, and SCW EDU; she is also a Certified Brown
Belt Nia Instructor and a Zumba plus Zumba Gold Instructor.
Send an email or call Judi at Dance Lovers USA 828-658-2242 or see the website.
Argentine Tango Call Karen (828) 215-1177, or send an email. For info see the website
Blue Ridge Ballroom - For more info call (828) 253-9108 or see see the website
Scott Baxla of Mostly Waltz Instruction in Social Couples Dancing, including Waltz, Argentine Tango, and Blues Swing. For info send an email
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 June 19 (Wednesday) TANGO... CatWalk Milonga 8:30-11:30pm every Wednesday at Homewood Event and Conference Center, 19 Zilicoa Street in Asheville. This space features a wood floor, awesome acoustics and plenty of ambience! Snacks and water provided. Wine (by donation) available. BYOB. $7/door. More info: see this website or this page.
June 19 (Wednesday) TANGO... Argentine Tango Class 7:15pm every Wednesday at Homewood, before Catwalk Milonga. All-levels. Presented by TangoBreath. Class begins with a short TangoBreath "vinyasa," followed by technique and work in the embrace. $10, or $30 for 4 classes. Visit the website and see this page for more details.
June 19 (Wednesday) VINTAGE ROCK... Three Cool Cats every Wednesday 8-11 PM at Olive or Twist in downtown Asheville. Three Cool Cats, formerly Cadillac Rex, will play the best music of the 50's and 60's - new songs every week! Upbeat and tons of fun! Great dance band! The incomparable Michael Filippone on bass and vocals, the amazing Hank Bones on guitar and vocals, and the marvelous Russ Wilson on drums and vocals! NO COVER!
 June 19 (Wednesday) SWING / SHAG / ETC... Mostly Swing! Dance Party 7:30-10:30pm every Wednesday at Back Room at the Ballroom, Asheville Ballroom's newest dance floor. Featuring DJ Phil Noland and Sonny Day. $5 Admission. More info: call Phil at 828-777-7445.
June 19 (Wednesday) REGGAE... World Reggae Night 10pm every Wednesday at the Arcade in downtown Asheville. From Today's Dancehall to Old-School Roots, gettin down to tropical vybz! 21+. Details: see this page.
June 20 (Thursday) CONTRA... OFB Contra Dance at Warren-Wilson College. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lessons at 7:30pm. Music by Great Bear Trio (Andrew VanNorstrand, Kim Yerton, Noah VanNorstrand) with caller Beth Molaro. Non-members $6, OFB members $5, Warren Wilson students $1. Old Farmer's Ball Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info: see the website
 June 20-22 (Thurs-Sat) PERFORMANCE... Secrets: Freeing the Hidden Story 7:30pm each night at Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Asheville based Community Choreography Projects presents a multimedia experience examining the topic of secrets, questioning why we keep them and from whom and what they really hold for us. Under the guidance of Artistic Director Barrie Barton, the movement theater piece presents a distilled collection of stories and movements from 21 local cast members—many with no theatrical background—that have been composed and structured into a choreographic performance interspersed with short film vignettes. A portion of ticket sales benefits Four Seasons Hospice. Tickets are $18. Call (828) 257-4530 or see the website.
 June 20 (Thursday) BACHATA... Bachata Lesson 8-8:50pm every Thursday at Asheville Ballroom Dance & Event Centre, 991 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville. Bachata Lesson by Instructor Jay West. Cost $10. For more information, call 828-274-8320.
 June 20 (Thursday) SWING... Heather Masterton Quartet 8-11 pm every Thursday at Olive or Twist at the corner of Broadway and Woodfin. Free evening parking at the Home Trust Bank. There is great wood floor for dancing, full restaurant menu, wonderful bar, cozy couches and NEW fireplaces! This is a FREE event – come dancin'! Heather Masterton's quartet also features pianist Richard Shulman, upright bass and vocals by Michael Filippone, and percussion and vocals by Russ Wilson.
June 20 (Thursday) LATIN... Bachata Night 9pm every Thursday at The Social, 1078 Tunnel Rd. in Asheville. Salsa, cumbia, merengue, bachata and more. No cover. Details: see this page.
June 20 (Thursday) REGGAE / ETC... Turn Up Thursdays 10pm-2am every Thursday at Club Remix (at The Metrosphere) in downtown Asheville. Reggae, dancehall, dub, roots. Details: see this page.
June 20 (Thursday) ELECTRONIC... Unity Thursdays 9pm-2am every Thursday at Timos House in downtown Asheville. This night is all about vibes, family, and quality Drum n Bass. No cover. 21+ Details: see this page.
June 20 (Thursday) AFRICAN / WORLD... Zansa w/ Mande Foly doors 8pm, show 9pm at Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain. A World Rhythms Party. Ages 18+. $7. Details: see this page.
 June 21-23 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA... Summer Soiree at Warren-Wilson College. Music by Great Bear Trio and the Syncopaths (pictured) with callers Beth Molaro and Maggie Jo Saylor. More info: see the website
June 21 (Friday) ZUMBA... Zumba in Da Club Totally Awesome '80s Party to benefit Relay for Life! 7-10pm at Scandals Nightclub in downtown Asheville. Please join your ZIDC instructors Alan, Angela, Christen, Jen, Kristen, Salvador and Taylor and the rest of our Relay for Life Team for a Totally Awesome night of Zumba® Fitness while helping find a Cure for Cancer! All Tickets are $10 at the Door! Costumes encouraged but not a requirement! So pull out those leg warmers you have hidden in your closet! Details: see this page.
 June 21 (Friday) MOVEMENT... AMC Friday Dance with the Asheville Movement Collective at Terpsicorps Studio in Asheville's River Arts District. Beginners welcome and encouraged! 7pm warm up, 7:30 circle. $7-15 (There is no cost for your first dance.)
 June 21 (Friday) DANCE PARTY... Jim Arrendell and the Cheap Suits Dance Party 9pm at Isis Restaurant and Music Hall in West Asheville. Join us for an evening of Motown and Soul from the '50s through the '70s that will make you want to dance. Cover $5 at the door. Details: see this page.
 June 21 (Friday) VARIOUS... Tropical Bass 10pm Every Friday Night at Club Tetrus above the Arcade at 130 College St. in downtown Asheville. DJ Malinali & Selecta Tropix bring the heat to downtown Asheville. The team tirelessly hunts down the freshest dance sounds from all over the world that anyone and everyone can get down to. Tropical Bass brings a diverse crowd together on the dance floor. 21 & up. Details: see this page.
June 21 (Friday) BALLROOM... Hendersonville Ballroom Dance Club regular 7:30 PM Friday Evening Dance meets in the lower ballroom of the Elks Lodge located at 546 N. Justice St., Hendersonville, NC. Members $5pp, Non-members $7pp. This Week's FREE new beginners FOXTROT dance lesson is from 6:30-7:30pm. For more information: see the website.
June 21 (Friday) VARIOUS... Music on Main Street 7-9pm every Friday evening through August 16 at the Hendersonville Visitors Information Center, 201 South Main Street. A diverse lineup of musical talents, from pop, oldies, rock, to contemporary music. Dance area in front of the stage. Music tonight by Dashboard Blue. No pets, alcohol or coolers. Free. Details: see this page.
 June 22 (Saturday) DANCE CAMP / PARTY... Summer Swing Zone Dance Camp at Asheville Ballroom Dance & Event Centre ~ $39.00 includes everything! 2 workshops during the day. 1 workshop & dance party in the evening. (Dance Party 8pm, $10 for party only). No partner needed! Shag Champions Sam & Lisa West from Hamlet, NC. West Coast Swing Champion Jason Barnes from Asheville, NC. Westies, Shaggers & Beginners Welcome! Workshop Schedule, Price List, Local hotel info, Directions: see this website.
June 22 (Saturday) TANGO... Tango Unchained 1-5pm - part of Summer Soiree at Warren-Wilson College. The workshop will be appropriate for dancers who are unfamiliar with tango, but want to begin to learn the basic technique and language. Experienced dancers are encouraged to come and reinforce their skills and will also be an asset in the workshop for the new to tango! Non-weekend dancers may join Soiree dancers for this workshop (space permitting) for $20 - for details: see this page.
 June 22 (Saturday) CONTACT IMPROV ... Contact Improv Class and Open Jam 3:30-6pm every Saturday at French Broad Food Co-op Movement & Learning Center, 90 Biltmore Ave. in downtown Asheville. Beginners welcome and encouraged! Class 3:30-4:30, Jam 4:30-6pm.
 June 22 (Saturday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dancing In West Asheville 7:30pm at West Asheville Vineyard, 717 Haywood Rd., near corner of Brevard Rd. Taught by Grigsby Wotton. A living tradition, English Country Dance is a container that can be filled with whatever meaning we wish. Beginner-friendly - by Donation. For information, call 571-338-6474.
 June 22 (Saturday) BENEFIT... A Night of Dance 7pm at HART Theater, Waynesville. Come join us for a night of eclectic local dancing including ballroom, tap, bellydance, clogging, and more. Featuring The Raqshuraka Dance Company of Waynesville. All proceeds benefit REACH of Haywood. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at 828-456-7898. Details: see this page.
June 22 (Saturday) LATIN... Zia's Havana Night starts 10pm at Zia's, 521 Haywood Rd. in West Asheville. Enjoy a Latin Social with DJ Oscar "Malinalli". Salsa Lesson with Fabian & Surprise Guest Instructor. Free Event. Late night menu and bar. Nice dance floor and outside patio. Details: see this page.
June 22 (Saturday) TECHNO CONTRA... 20th Century Contra - The UNTECHNO 11:30pm-2am - part of Summer Soiree at Warren-Wilson College. Caller is Maggie Jo Saylor, with a special caller appearance by Dana Parkinson. Wear your favorite outfit from the '70s ... or just "come as you were" in any decade of the 20th Century. There will be a limited number of tickets for "non weekend" dancers - Advance tickets only - for details: see this page.
June 22 (Saturday) JAZZ / SWING... Asheville Jazz Orchestra 8pm at White Horse Black Mountain. The Asheville Jazz Orchestra is a fanatastic big band that plays world class swing and jazz. Dance or just listen. $15.
June 23 (Sunday) MOVEMENT... AMC Sunday Morning Dance with the Asheville Movement Collective at the Asheville Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St. in downtown Asheville. First Dance: 8:30 am warm-up, 9am dance, $7-15. Second Dance: 10:30 am warm-up, 11am dance, $7-15. (There is no cost for your first dance.)
June 23 (Sunday) CONTRA... Waynesville Contra Dance 2-4:30pm at The Gateway Club, 37 Church St. in downtown Waynesville. Music by Out of the Woodwork with Frederick Park calling. Beautiful wood floor ballroom. $5. Details: see the website.
June 23 (Sunday) TANGO... Outdoor Milonga - Join Tango Asheville 6-9pm at the Vance Monument in downtown Asheville. Karen Jaffe will be DJing – mostly traditional, but a few fun surprises will also be included. Free. All dancers are encouraged and welcome to come! Rain Date: Sunday, July 7th. We also are planning on having another Outdoor Milonga on Sunday, August 11. Details: see this page.
June 23 (Sunday) IMPROV / ETC... Improv Jam 7pm every Sunday at Terpsicorps Theatre of Dance in Asheville's River Arts District. Dancers, artists and musicians welcome. $5. More info: see this page.
 June 23 (Sunday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance 3-5:30pm at White Horse Black Mountain. Leader: Bob Thompson; Musicians: Julia Weatherford and Karen Gaughan. Beginner session 2:45pm. No partner necessary. $7. Come out and join the fun in beautiful downtown Black Mountain. More info: call 828-230-8449 and see this website.
 June 23 (Sunday) CAJUN / ZYDECO... Solstice Cajun & Zydeco Dance 5:30-9:30pm at White Horse Black Mountain. Featuring Bayou Diesel and Jackomo (pictured). $10/advance, $12/day of show. Dance lesson w/ Deborah Swanson @ 5:30pm. Music starts @ 6:15pm. Authentic Louisiana-style jambalaya and chicken Po’ Boys available onsite from the Trailhead Restaurant.
June 23 (Sunday) LATIN... Sassy Sundays 9pm-2am at Latin Flavor Cafe, 1360 Tunnel Rd in Asheville. Salsa, Cha-Cha, Bachata and more. Admission $5, free before 10pm. More info: 828-575-2179.
June 24 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8pm at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Music by Curious George (Laura Lengnick fiddle, Paul Moore piano, Steve Kemble drums) with caller Jack Mitchell. Admission $7.
June 24 (Monday) SWING... West Coast Swing Lessons and Dance Mondays at the Hangar (inside the Clarion Inn), 550 Airport Rd, Asheville. 7:30pm intermediate lesson, 8pm beginner lesson, and social dancing from 8:30pm until 10-10:30pm. All FREE! Rotating instructors each week to offer different tips and styling. Come on out for a good time! More info: see this page.
June 25 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8:30pm - 11pm every Tuesday at Club Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Music by Swing Asheville DJ Showcase. Beginner swing dance classes with Marc & Jessy Tickle at 7:30pm (more info: send an email); Level 2 Swing Series 6:30pm ; Level 3 Class 7:30pm. Class $10/12 non-members. Dance: $5. For more info see the website.
June 25 (Tuesday) TANGO... Tango Tuesdays every Tuesday at Club Eleven on Grove, 11 Grove St, Downtown Asheville, off Patton Ave. Fundamentals with Karen Jaffe, Tangogypsies 7-8:30pm ; 8:30p-10:30p- Milonga/social dancing. $7/7pm class only, $10 all evening / students $5 ($5 Cover if you did not attend lessons). Check out the info for newcomers on this website. To be notified of Tangogypsies classes, guest teachers and other special events happening in Asheville, join the Yahoo group.
June 25 (Tuesday) INTERNATIONAL... Asheville International Folk Dancers 7-9:30 p.m. every Tuesday at Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville. No partner, no cost. We do a variety of dances from all over the world but mainly line dances from Eastern Europe, particularly the Balkans. Contact Lee or Gail Hyde at 828-253-4933 or send an email ; or Michael or Mary Goodman at 828-645-1543 or send an email.
June 25 (Tuesday) SHAG... Carolina Shag - The Mountain Shag Club in Asheville dances every Tuesday night at the Hangar located at the Clarion Inn at 550 Airport Road. Free Lessons are from 6:30-7pm. Dancing is from 7-10pm. Music provided by rotating DJs. $5 Cover Charge. For more info see the website.
 June 25 (Tuesday) ELECTRONIC... Tuesday Night Techno 10pm every Tuesday at The One Stop in downtown Asheville. Hosted by resident DJ Big Ben, featuring performances from guest DJs/MCs/Artists who will be representing the full spectrum of EDM. We will be playing every imaginable genre including: Drum and Bass, Dubstep, Breaks, Electro, Hip Hop, House, Industrial, Moombahton, Techno, Trance, Trap and much much more. The focus of this night is to showcase local talents and provide a venue for communication, growth, and unification of the local Asheville EDM scene. No cover. Details: see this page.
June 25 (Tuesday) CONTRA... Blue Ridge Contra Dance - Join the Blue Ridge Contra Dancers at the Party Place in Saluda. Beginner lessons at 7pm with dancing from 7:30-10pm. Music by Alan Dillman & Foot Support and caller Keith Cornett Eustis. Adults $9; children under 18 $5. For more information or to join the mailing list send an email.
 June 27 (Thursday) CONTRA... OFB Contra Dance at Warren-Wilson College. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lessons at 7:30pm. Music by Inexplicabillies (David White, Joel McConnell, Wes Maluk) with caller Laurie Fisher. Non-members $6, OFB members $5, Warren Wilson students $1. Old Farmer's Ball Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info: see the website
 June 27-29 (Thurs-Sat) PERFORMANCE ... Reborn 8pm each night at Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Celebrating their 10th Anniversary, Terpsicorps Dance Company presents a bold new ballet brought to life with the fresh energy of a new decade. Inspired by the birth of choreographer Heather Maloy's son, a series of company photographs by Zaire Kacz and quite literally a giant box of burgundy panty hose; this piece will follow seven stages of life, told in part through the use of re-purposed materials. Adults $30, Seniors (+65) $28, Students (with ID) $25, Teens (12-18) $20, Child (12 & under) $12. Gala Opening Night Thursday at 7pm, includes pre-show champagne toast and backstage tour, as well as VIP tickets for the show and admittance to the after party at Battery Park Book Exchange & Champagne Bar: $75. Details and tickets: see this page.
 June 28 (Friday) ROOTS / SWING... The End Times Spasm Band 5pm at Jack of the Wood in downtown Asheville. The End Times Spasm Band out of Fort Wayne, IN, plays roots and swing inspired by Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Bix Beiderbecke, Jelly Roll Morton, etc. Free show (Donations Encouraged).
June 28 (Friday) LATIN... Salsa Night 10pm-2am every 2nd and 4th Friday at Club Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Come on out and enjoy Club Eleven's intimate atmosphere and great dance floor! Free Lesson with Asheville SalsaSuave (aka Jay West) 10-10:45pm. All levels of dancers are welcome. Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, and more! $7 (ages 18+ event).
June 28 (Friday) BALLROOM... Hendersonville Ballroom Dance Club regular 7:30 PM Friday Evening Dance which meets in the lower ballroom of the Elks Lodge located at 546 N. Justice St., Hendersonville, NC is canceled this week only. We will resume our regular schedule on July 5th. For more information: see the website.
 June 28-30 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA ... Cool Mountain Contra III Dance Weekend at the Old Cranberry High School in Elk Park, NC (at the junction of Rt. 194 and Rt. 19E). Music by The Mean Lids with caller Hank Morris. Part of the ContraBlossom Contradance Weekend Series. For details and registration see this website.
June 28 (Friday) STREET DANCE ... Downtown is Alive at Night Mountain Street Dance 6:30-9pm in downtown Waynesville. Put on your cloggin' & square dancin' shoes and enjoy an old-fashioned mountain hoe down! Live mountain music, demonstrations and instruction by local clogging teams. Next dance July 12. For more info see this page.
 June 28 (Friday) CONTRA... CityDance 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Landmark Hall in Taylors, SC. Music by Contrarians (Paul Epstein, Will Carter, Gary Reynolds and John Longwell) with caller Jennie Wakefield. Beginner Session: 7:30, Dance 8:00-11:00pm. For more info see the website.
June 28-30 (Fri-Sun) LINDY ... Greenville Lindy Exchange at various locations in Greenville, SC. Details: see this page.
 June 29 (Saturday) OLD TIME... Shindig On The Green 7-10pm Saturdays, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, Aug 10, Aug 17, Aug 24 and Aug 31. Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville. Enjoy unique music and dance performances on stage, and informal jam sessions. Come celebrate the treasured cultural heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Free. For more information see the website
June 29 (Saturday) BALLROOM... Saturday Evening Ballroom Dance 7-11pm at Asheville Ballroom Dance & Event Centre, 991 Sweeten Creek Road in Asheville. Lesson from 7:00-7:50pm; Dance from 8-11pm. Lesson $5/Dance $10. For more information, call 828-274-8320.
June 29 (Saturday) VARIOUS... Bethesda 9pm at Jack of the Wood in downtown Asheville. Bethesda is a Folk-rock band from Kent, OH. The Restoration and The Marshall Brown Band open. $7 cover.
June 29 (Saturday) LATIN... Latin International Night 9pm-midnight at Aloft Hotel's WXYZ Lounge (2nd level, 51 Biltmore Ave.) in downtown Asheville. Join Oskar Malinalli and Latin International Club for a night of Latin Dance. Spend a night in good company and great atmosphere. Full Bar and Food available. Dress to impress. Details: see this page.
June 29 (Saturday) CONTRA / SQUARE DANCE ... Community Contra & Square Dance 8-11pm at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown NC, seven miles east of Murphy. Music by Cross Town Traffic with David Glick calling. Adults $7, Ages 12-18 $4, Under 12 $3. Details: see this page.
 June 29 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Contrarians (Paul Epstein, Will Carter, Gary Reynolds and John Longwell) with caller Rob Harper. Lesson 7:30. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
June 30-July 1 (Sun-Mon) PERFORMANCE... Jump Sessions by Bromelia Aerial Dance Collective Doors 6pm / Show 7pm each night at the Orange Peel in downtown Asheville. Bromelia Aerial Dance Collective is a small collective of dancers and aerialists exploring the intersection of land and sky. Rooted in both circus and modern dance technique, Bromelia‘s choreography is unique. Featuring Hello Hugo live! Tickets: $12 advance / $14 day of show. Details: see this page.
July 1 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8pm at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Music by Crooked Pine with caller Lindsay Morris. Admission $7.
 July 3-4 (Wed-Thur) FESTIVAL... Carnavalito Music Festival at Pisgah Brewing Company in Black Mountain - Wednesday doors open 8pm, show 9pm ; Thursday gate opens 2pm, music starts 3pm. World-rhythm Kings' Toubab Krewe's hometown bash. Indoor show Friday includes Les Femmes Mystique Burlesque Show. Outdoor / indoor music Saturday includes Sol Driven Train, The Broadcast, Chompin' At The Bit and DJ Camaro. Late night acts TBA. Tickets for July 3 on the indoor stage are $12 in advance, $15 day of show, and free with a purchased ticket for July 4. Tickets for July 4 are $18 in advance and $22 day of show. $1 from each ticket sold will go to Toubab Krewe’s charity working to build a music school in Bamako, Mali. Details: see this page.
 July 4 (Thursday) CONTRA... OFB Contra Dance at Warren-Wilson College. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lessons at 7:30pm. Music by Perpetual e-Motion (Ed Howe fiddle, John Cote guitar) with Tamara McGovern calling. Non-members $6, OFB members $5, Warren Wilson students $1. Old Farmer's Ball Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info: see the website
July 5 (Friday) TANGO... Monthly Milonga 8-11pm at Filo Bakery on Tunnel Road in Asheville. Rick Harris will be your host. Details: see this page.
July 6 (Saturday) LATIN... Salsa Social 10pm-2am at Club Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Free intro lesson at 11pm with Jennifer Stalnaker! Featuring DJ Edi Rumba. $7 cover (ages 18+ event). Details: see this page.
 July 6 (Saturday) CONTRA ... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Eel House (Touring band from Alaska) with caller AnneMarie Walter. Class for beginners at 7pm. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $5 students. For more information see the website.
 July 7 (Sunday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance 4:00-6:30 pm, 3:45 beginners' session, at Homewood Event and Conference Center, 19 Zillicoa St., in the Montford area, Asheville. Come earlier at 3:00 for couples dance and set dances. Leader AnneMarie and Friends with musicians Karen Gaughan and Friends. $6/$5 for OFB members. Dress comfortably. Fragrance free. No partner necessary. More info: call 828-230-8449 and see this website.
July 8 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8pm at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Music by Perpetual e-Motion with caller Beth Molaro. Admission $7.
 July 8 (Monday) VARIOUS... Street Dance 7-9pm every Monday evening through August 12 at the Hendersonville Visitors Information Center, located at 201 South Main Street. At 6:30 PM, our caller Walt Puckett will teach audience members some basic square dancing, such as the Right Hand Across, Open the Garden Gate, and the Shoe Fly Swing. Music tonight by Appalachian Fire; dancers will be J. Creek Cloggers. No Pets, Alcohol or Coolers. Details: see this page.
July 11 (Thursday) CONTRA... OFB Contra Dance at Warren-Wilson College. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lessons at 7:30pm. Music by Eel House with Charlotte Crittenden calling. Non-members $6, OFB members $5, Warren Wilson students $1. Old Farmer's Ball Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info: see the website
 July 11-14 (Thurs-Sun) SCOTTISH / CELTIC ... 58th Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games at Grandfather Mountain, 2 miles north of Linville, NC. Over one hundred Scottish clans and societies sponsor this celebration of Scottish dance, music, and athletics. Lineup includes Saor Patrol, Cutthroat Shamrock, Uncle Hamish & The Hooligans (pictured) and much more. For complete schedule and details see this website.
 July 12 (Friday) VARIOUS ... RiverMUSIC Gates open at 5pm, music begins at 6pm at the RiverLink Sculpture & Performance Plaza, 144 Riverside Dr. in Asheville. Come and dance under the stars next to the beautiful French Broad River. Music tonight: G.E.D. Soul Records Showcase featuring DeRobert & The Half-Truths (Funk / R&B / Soul) and AJ & The Jiggawatts (Electrifying Funk & Timeless Soul), with brass band interludes by Empire Strikes Brass (Brassfunkrock). Free. Details: see the website
July 12 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Carolina Dingos (Roger Gold, Jamie Laval) with caller Seth Tepfer. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
 July 12-13 (Fri-Sat) FESTIVAL... Festival of Native Peoples Gates open 11am Friday and Saturday at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds in Cherokee, NC. Considered the finest showcase of native dance, song and art in the southeast, the event honors the collective history, customs and wisdom of some of the oldest documented tribes. Adult admission $10; children six and under are free. Complete info: call (800) 438-1601 or see this page
 July 13 (Saturday) BALLROOM... USA Dance WNC Presents: Independence Day Dance at the VFW Ballroom, 900 N. Main St. in Hendersonville. 7 PM - Free dance lesson - Salsa Taught by - Rachel Tambascia (formerly Rachel Blattner). Continue dancing from 8-10:30 PM with DJ Linda Hunt. $10 member, $12 non member, $5 students. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and lite beverages. Plenty of parking on floor level! For details see this website.
July 13 (Saturday) CONTRA / SQUARE DANCE ... Community Contra & Square Dance 8-11pm at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown NC, seven miles east of Murphy. Music by the instructors of our Dance Musicians' Week (Sue Songer, Peter Siegel & Naomi Morse) with Bob Dalsemer calling. Adults $7, Ages 12-18 $4, Under 12 $3. Details: see this page.
 July 13 (Saturday) CONTRA... Saturday Contra Dance 8-11pm at the Apple Barn on the grounds of the Valle Crucis Conference Center, approximately 10 miles from downtown Boone. Music by Hands Four with caller Connie Carringer. New Dancers Workshop at 7:30pm. Hosted by Boone Country Dancers.
July 13 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Eel House (Eric Barker, Ryan Bowers, Susie Hallinan, Alisa Williams) with caller Seth Tepfer. Lesson 7:30. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
 July 15 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8pm at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Music by Free Raisins (Amy Englesberg, Audrey Knuth, Jeff Kaufman) with caller Tamara McGovern. Admission $7.
 July 15 (Monday) VARIOUS... Street Dance 7-9pm every Monday evening through August 12 at the Hendersonville Visitors Information Center, located at 201 South Main Street. At 6:30 PM, our caller Walt Puckett will teach audience members some basic square dancing, such as the Right Hand Across, Open the Garden Gate, and the Shoe Fly Swing. Music tonight by Bobby & Blue Ridge Tradition; dancers will be Mountain Thunder Cloggers. No Pets, Alcohol or Coolers. Details: see this page.
 July 17-28 (Wed-Sun) FESTIVAL... Folkmoot USA a two-week celebration of the world's cultural heritage through folk music and dance. 30th Anniversary. Held at venues throughout Western North Carolina in the towns of Waynesville, Lake Junaluska, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, Bryson City, Cullowhee, Asheville, Burnsville, Marion, Mars Hill, Flat Rock, Stecoah, Franklin, Hickory and Jonesborough, TN. Folkmoot features performances, a parade and workshops by up to 350 performers from ten to twelve countries. For complete info call 877-365-5872 or see this website.
July 18 (Thursday) CONTRA... OFB Contra Dance at Warren-Wilson College. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lessons at 7:30pm. Featuring the Swannanoa Gathering Celtic Week Staff. Non-members $6, OFB members $5, Warren Wilson students $1. Old Farmer's Ball Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info: see the website
July 19 (Friday) CAJUN / ZYDECO ... Bayou Diesel 8pm at Jack of the Wood in downtown Asheville. More about the band: see this page.
July 20 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Stoll'N Gold (Pam & Fred Stoll, Roger Gold) with caller Cary Ravitz. Class for beginners at 7pm. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $5 students. For more information see the website.
July 20 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Good N Plenty (Karen Gaughin and Laura Lengnick) with caller Cis Hinkle. Lesson 7:30. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
July 21 (Sunday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance 4:00-6:30 pm, 3:45 beginners' session, at Homewood Event and Conference Center, 19 Zillicoa St., in the Montford area, Asheville. Come earlier at 3:00 for couples dance and set dances. Leader Bob Thompson with musicians Paul Moore & Atossa Kramer. $6/$5 for OFB members. Dress comfortably. Fragrance free. No partner necessary. More info: call 828-230-8449 and see this website.
 July 21 (Sunday) CONTRA ... Contra Dance 8pm at Reid Gym on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Part of the 2013 Appalachian Trail Biennial Conference. Music by Appalachian Storm (David Hayes, David White, Kris Wallace, Terrell Jones) with Vermont's Delia Clark calling. Lessons at 7:40pm. Admission $7.
 July 22 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8pm at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Music by Contraversial (Cailen Campbell fiddle, David Brown guitar) with caller Charlotte Crittenden. Admission $7.
July 22 (Monday) VARIOUS... Street Dance 7-9pm every Monday evening through August 12 at the Hendersonville Visitors Information Center, located at 201 South Main Street. At 6:30 PM, our caller Walt Puckett will teach audience members some basic square dancing, such as the Right Hand Across, Open the Garden Gate, and the Shoe Fly Swing. Music tonight by Appalachian Fire; dancers will be Southern Connection Cloggers. No Pets, Alcohol or Coolers. Details: see this page.
July 23 (Tuesday) CONTRA... Blue Ridge Contra Dance - Join the Blue Ridge Contra Dancers at the Party Place in Saluda. Beginner lessons at 7pm with dancing from 7:30-10pm. Music and caller TBA. Adults $9; children under 18 $5. For more information or to join the mailing list send an email.
July 25 (Thursday) CONTRA... OFB Contra Dance at Warren-Wilson College. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lessons at 7:30pm. Featuring the Swannanoa Gathering Old Time Week Staff. Non-members $6, OFB members $5, Warren Wilson students $1. Old Farmer's Ball Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info: see the website
July 25-28 (Thurs-Sun) FESTIVAL... Gratifly Music and Arts Festival at Avalon in Westminster, SC, near Lake Hartwell. This Transformational Music Festival features intensive all day workshop series and all night dance parties with some of the best contemporary electronic and live music that the world has to offer. For complete lineup and details see the website.
 July 26-28 (Fri-Sun) FESTIVAL... Bele Chere Festival in downtown Asheville. Lineup includes Wanda Jackson, Dan Deacon, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, One Leg Up, Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band and more. For details see this website.
July 26 (Friday) CONTRA... CityDance 8-11PM at Landmark Hall in Taylors, SC. Music by Boom Chuck (Nic Coker, Laurie Fisher, Ian Harrod) with caller George Snyder. Beginner Session: 7:30, Dance 8:00-11:00pm. For more info see the website.
July 27 (Saturday) WORKSHOPS... Fusion with Ebony and Atlanta Fusion Bellydance at Studio Zahiya in downtown Asheville. Explore high-energy fusion with these talented dancers! Noon-2pm: Atlanta Fusion BellydanceFusion Style Duet and Troupe Choreo Creation! Faaridah and Nahari from Atlanta Fusion Belly Dance blend elements of Cabaret with Tribal Fusion to teach some of their tips and tricks for creating a show stopping choreography! 2:30-4:30pm: Ebony Belly Dance Boogie Wonderland! Squeeze into those bellbottoms and prepare to shake your groove thing. This is belly dance with a retro spin. Finish out the day with a Studio Zahiya Dance Party! $25/workshop, $40/two. Details and registration: see this page.
July 27 (Saturday) CONTRA / SQUARE DANCE ... Community Contra & Square Dance 8-11pm at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown NC, seven miles east of Murphy. Music by the Dog Branch Cats with Chrissy Davis-Camp calling. Adults $7, Ages 12-18 $4, Under 12 $3. Details: see this page.
 July 27 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by The Red Wellies with caller Cary Ravitz. Lesson 7:30. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
 July 29 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8pm at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Music by Hot Sonata (Art Shuster mandolin, Karen Gaughan piano, Laura Lengnick fiddle) with caller Charlotte Crittenden. Admission $7.
July 29 (Monday) VARIOUS... Street Dance 7-9pm every Monday evening through August 12 at the Hendersonville Visitors Information Center, located at 201 South Main Street. At 6:30 PM, our caller Walt Puckett will teach audience members some basic square dancing, such as the Right Hand Across, Open the Garden Gate, and the Shoe Fly Swing. Music tonight by Bobby & Blue Ridge Tradition; dancers will be Forge Mountain Cloggers. No Pets, Alcohol or Coolers. Details: see this page.
Aug 1-3 (Thurs-Sat) FESTIVAL... Mountain Dance and Folk Festival 7 p.m. each night at Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. The 86th annual edition of this three-day event showcases the best of the region's traditional and old-time musicians, ballad singers, mountain dance groups and cloggers. Come one night, or all three! For details see this page.
Aug 2 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Double Entendre (Gretchen Caverly and David Hayes) with caller Terry Doyle. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Aug 3 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Double Entendre (David Hayes & Gretchen Caverly) with caller David Winston. Class for beginners at 7pm. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $5 students. For more information see the website.
Aug 5 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8pm at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Music by Expresso (Diane Baker piano, Jeff Baker fiddle, Scott Sheerin flute, Steve Kemble drums) with caller John Combs. Admission $7.
Aug 5 (Monday) VARIOUS... Street Dance 7-9pm every Monday evening through August 12 at the Hendersonville Visitors Information Center, located at 201 South Main Street. At 6:30 PM, our caller Walt Puckett will teach audience members some basic square dancing, such as the Right Hand Across, Open the Garden Gate, and the Shoe Fly Swing. Music tonight by Appalachian Fire; dancers will be Southern Connection Cloggers. No Pets, Alcohol or Coolers. Details: see this page.
Aug 8 (Thursday) CONTRA... OFB Contra Dance at Warren-Wilson College. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lessons at 7:30pm. Featuring the Swannanoa Gathering Fiddle Week Staff. Non-members $6, OFB members $5, Warren Wilson students $1. Old Farmer's Ball Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info: see the website
Aug 8 (Thursday) BENEFIT... LEAF's 3rd Annual Benefit of Culture at Highland Brewing in Asheville. Have your dancing shoes ready and expect to get your funk on as the Stooges Brass Band and Empire Strikes Brass perform on the stage and weave their way through the crowd in a New Orleans 2nd line style. Additional performances include the LEAF Jazz Band at Delta House, circus acts, and more surprises to create a family-friendly mini-LEAF atmosphere! More info: see the website
 Aug 9-11 (Fri-Sun) FESTIVAL... Activation Music & Arts Festival at High Country Motor Cycle Camp near Boone, NC, next to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Activate your body through music, your spirit through movement, and your mind through inspiration. Immerse yourself in this co-creative moment in time. This is your call to Activation. During the day you will enjoy local musicians, illuminating workshops, and liberating sunset and sunrise yoga sessions. As the sun sets, feel the electric surge of bass and rhythm as the festival transforms into a dance party rivaled only in dreams. Details and lineup: see this page.
Aug 9-11 (Fri-Sun) FESTIVAL... Camp Neon 3 Music Festival at Catawba River Campground in Marion, NC. A blend of EDM from Electro House, Trance, Down-Tempo, Dance, Tech House, Psytrance, Hardstyle, Dubstep, Moombahton, Hardcore, Reggae, Americana, and hiphop. As you slowly lose yourself amongst the beautiful landscape, the Camp Neon families' energy, and the awe-inspring music, you'll start to really remember what peace, love, unity, and respect are all about. No renegade sound systems, no campers or popups. Nice pets welcome. 18+ w/ID. Details and lineup: see this page.
Aug 10 (Saturday) CAJUN / ZYDECO ... Bayou Diesel 7pm at White Horse Black Mountain. More about the band: see this page.
Aug 10-11 (Sat-Sun) FESTIVAL... 36th Annual Sourwood Festival in downtown Black Mountain. Music, dancing, arts & crafts, super food, kid's rides and games, face painting and more. Free. No alcohol. For details see this website.
Aug 10 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Speaking In Tunes (Dave Heath, Jeff Hersk, Rich Pettus, David White) with caller TBA. Lesson 7:30. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Aug 10 (Saturday) CONTRA... Saturday Contra Dance 8-11pm at the Apple Barn on the grounds of the Valle Crucis Conference Center, approximately 10 miles from downtown Boone. Music by Contra Cowboys with caller Dean Snipes. New Dancers Workshop at 7:30pm. Hosted by Boone Country Dancers.
Aug 12 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8pm at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Music by Old Joke (Alan Dillman, Becky Osteen, Bob Buckingham, Wes Maluk) with caller Jennie Wakefield. Admission $7.
Aug 12 (Monday) VARIOUS ... Street Dance 7-9pm every Monday evening through August 12 at the Hendersonville Visitors Information Center, located at 201 South Main Street. At 6:30 PM, our caller Walt Puckett will teach audience members some basic square dancing, such as the Right Hand Across, Open the Garden Gate, and the Shoe Fly Swing. Music tonight by Bobby & Blue Ridge Tradition; dancers will be J. Creek Cloggers. No Pets, Alcohol or Coolers. Details: see this page.
 Aug 16-18 (Fri-Sun) FESTIVAL... Dirty Dancing Festival at Lake Lure. This family-friendly weekend is dance-packed from lessons and games to competitions and entertainers. Complete festival info: see this website.
Aug 17 (Saturday) PERFORMANCE... Les Femmes Mystique Doors at 7pm, show 8pm at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. After two sold-out shows during winter 2013, the ladies of Les Femmes Mystique are back to tantalize you with dances to their favorite 90s sexy hits, along with comedic acts inspired by hilarious 90s songs. Watch musicians wage a battle-of-the-bands live music set, enjoy live comedy, and stay for DJ Haltron spinning a dance party set at the end of the evening. There may even be a Fly Girl or two. For more information see the website.
Aug 17 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Dancing Bears with caller Barbara Groh. Class for beginners at 7pm. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $5 students. Family Dance 5:30-6:45pm. For more information see the website.
Aug 17 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by The High Yield String Band (Parrish Ellis, Andrew Norcross, Adam Tanner, Stephanie Wolf) with caller Beth Molaro. Lesson 7:30. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Aug 18 (Sunday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance 4:00-6:30 pm, 3:45 beginners' session, at Homewood Event and Conference Center, 19 Zillicoa St., in the Montford area, Asheville. Come earlier at 3:00 for couples dance and set dances. Leader Bob Thompson with musicians TBA. $6/$5 for OFB members. Dress comfortably. Fragrance free. No partner necessary. More info: call 828-230-8449 and see this website.
Aug 19 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8pm at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Music by John Herrmann and Meredith McIntosh with caller AnneMarie Walter. Admission $7.
Aug 23 (Friday) VARIOUS ... RiverMUSIC Gates open at 5pm, music begins at 6pm at the RiverLink Sculpture & Performance Plaza, 144 Riverside Dr. in Asheville. Come and dance under the stars next to the beautiful French Broad River. Music tonight: Town Mountain (Bluegrass and Acoustic), 23 String Band (Old Time, Roots & Bluegrass) and The Flowers (Americana, Soul, Blues). Free. Details: see the website
 Aug 23-25 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA... Splash Dance 2012 at Camp Merri-Mac in Black Mountain. A laid-back end-of-summer weekend of good food, musical jamming and contra dancing. Contra, waltz, swing on the beach, late night blues. With one exception, the dances are intended for adults and youth seriously interested in dance. Part of the Sunday morning dance is intended for dancers of all ages. Complete info and registration: see this page.
Aug 23 (Friday) CONTRA... CityDance 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Landmark Hall in Taylors, SC. Music by Avant Gardners (Laura Light, Loren Oppenheimer, George Paul) with caller TBA. Beginner Session: 7:30, Dance 8:00-11:00pm. For more info see the website.
Aug 26 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8pm at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Music by Avant Gardners (George Paul piano, Laura Light fiddle, Loren Oppenheimer Tabla) with caller Keith Cornett Eustis. Admission $7.
Aug 30-31 (Fri-Sat) FESTIVAL... Smoky Mountain Folk Festival starts 5pm each night at Stuart Auditorium in Lake Junaluska. Two nights of the finest traditional Southern Appalachian music and dance. Tickets $10 adv/$12 at the door each night. Complete info, lineup and schedule: see the website.
Aug 31 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Pigtown Alley (Bob Frankenhoff, Deb Frankenhoff, Fred Stoll, Pam Stoll) with caller Keith Cornett Eustis. Lesson 7:30. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Aug 31 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Contraforce with callers Dana Parkinson and Dean Snipes. Class for beginners at 7pm. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $5 students. For more information see the website.
 Sep 1 (Sunday) FESTIVAL... Lexington Ave Arts and Fun Festival (LAAFF) in downtown Asheville. Multiple stages and performance areas including rock and roll, indie pop, funk, folk, ragtime, reggae, world beats, singer-songwriters, bluegrass, old time, African drummers, clowns, magicians, contortionists, belly dancers, modern dancers, vaudeville actors, hula hoopers, and more. Festival info: see this page.
Sep 1 (Sunday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance 4:00-6:30 pm, 3:45 beginners' session, at Homewood Event and Conference Center, 19 Zillicoa St., in the Montford area, Asheville. Come earlier at 3:00 for couples dance and set dances. Leader Bob Thompson with musicians TBA. $6/$5 for OFB members. Dress comfortably. Fragrance free. No partner necessary. More info: call 828-230-8449 and see this website.
Sep 1 (Sunday) CONTRA... Contrathon XIV 11am-11pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Contraforce, Pigtown Alley and Double Entendre with callers Charlotte Crittenden and Dean Snipes. For more information see the website.
 Sep 6-8 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA... Moondance 2013 6pm Friday-3pm Sunday at Table Rock State Park near Pickens, SC. Hosted by Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Hotpoint String Band (pictured) and Curious George with callers Robert Cromartie and Beth Molaro. Pre-Registration Required. For details see this page.
 Sep 7 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Velocipede (Julia Plumb & Baron Collins-Hill) with caller Hank Morris. Class for beginners at 7pm. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $5 students. For more information see the website.
Sep 7 (Saturday) CONTRA... Saturday Contra Dance 8-11pm at the Apple Barn on the grounds of the Valle Crucis Conference Center, approximately 10 miles from downtown Boone. Music by Dot-Dot-Dash with caller Warren Doyle. New Dancers Workshop at 7:30pm. Hosted by Boone Country Dancers.
Sep 13 (Friday) VARIOUS ... RiverMUSIC Gates open at 5pm, music begins at 6pm at the RiverLink Sculpture & Performance Plaza, 144 Riverside Dr. in Asheville. Come and dance under the stars next to the beautiful French Broad River. Music tonight: The Big Ol' Nasty Getdown (Funk Supergroup feat. members of Parliament-Funkadelic, Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, Mudvayne, The Fritz & More!) and Bubonik Funk (Funk, Soul, Rock). Free. Details: see the website
Sep 13 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Velocipede (Baron Collins-Hill, Julia Plumb) with caller TBA. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Sep 14 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Velocipede (Baron Collins-Hill, Julia Plumb) with caller TBA. Lesson 7:30. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Sep 15 (Sunday) FESTIVAL... Big Love Fest noon-8pm at Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville. A celebration of unchained and independent Asheville. Music on two stages, including Krektones, The Hermit Kings, Emily Easterly, Doomster, Toy Boat and Sugarfoot Serenaders, Asheville FM DJs and much more. Free. No pets. Complete lineup and info: see the website.
Sep 15 (Sunday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance 4:00-6:30 pm, 3:45 beginners' session, at Homewood Event and Conference Center, 19 Zillicoa St., in the Montford area, Asheville. Come earlier at 3:00 for couples dance and set dances. Leader AnneMarie Walter with musicians TBA. $6/$5 for OFB members. Dress comfortably. Fragrance free. No partner necessary. More info: call 828-230-8449 and see this website.
Sep 20 (Friday) CONTRA... OFB Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at at Bryson Hall, Warren Wilson College. Music and caller TBA. OFB members $5, Non-members $6, Warren Wilson students $1. Advanced Dances are complex dances with little or no walk-throughs and no beginner instruction. The contras will be challenging and are aimed at experienced dancers. More info: Old Farmers Ball website.
Sep 20-22 (Fri-Sun) FESTIVAL... EQUINOX ~ 10th Annual T.O.U.C.H. Samadhi Psychedelic Music & Arts Festival - Gates open Friday at noon at Deerfields near Asheville. Lots of Psychedelic Music. Workshops for your body, mind, and the world around you. Yoga and Hooping classes. Bring everything you need to survive for 3 days in the wilderness. No dogs or renegade sound systems. Ages 18 and up - Children under 12 are free with guardian. Details: see this page.
Sep 21 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Expresso (Jeff Baker, Sid Heiburn, Steve Kemble) with caller TBA. Lesson 7:30. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Sep 21 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music and caller TBA. Class for beginners at 7pm. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $5 students. Family Dance 5:30-6:45pm. For more information see the website.
Sep 27 (Friday) CONTRA... CityDance 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Landmark Hall in Taylors, SC. Music and caller TBA. Beginner Session: 7:30, Dance 8:00-11:00pm. For more info see the website.
Sep 29 (Sunday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance 4:00-6:30 pm, 3:45 beginners' session, at Homewood Event and Conference Center, 19 Zillicoa St., in the Montford area, Asheville. Come earlier at 3:00 for couples dance and set dances. Leader Bob Thompson with musicians TBA. $6/$5 for OFB members. Dress comfortably. Fragrance free. No partner necessary. More info: call 828-230-8449 and see this website.
Oct 4 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Avant Gardeners (Laura Light, Loren Oppenheimer, George Paul) with caller TBA. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Oct 5 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Avant Gardeners (Laura Light, Loren Oppenheimer, George Paul) with caller TBA. Lesson 7:30. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Oct 11-13 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA... Mountain Madness 2013 6pm Friday-3pm Sunday at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Great Bear Trio, Hotpoint String Band and the Fine Companions with callers Beth Molaro and Diane Silver. Cost: $70. This event is not gender balanced. For more information see the website and this page.
Oct 12 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8-11pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music and caller TBA. Lesson 7:30. Ages 14-17 - $5, 18 and above - $8. Info hotline 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Oct 18 (Friday) CONTRA... OFB Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at at Bryson Hall, Warren Wilson College. Music TBA with caller Beth Molaro. OFB members $5, Non-members $6, Warren Wilson students $1. Advanced Dances are complex dances with little or no walk-throughs and no beginner instruction. The contras will be challenging and are aimed at experienced dancers. More info: Old Farmers Ball website.
 Oct 25 (Friday) CONTRA... CityDance 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Landmark Hall in Taylors, SC. Music by Contraforce (Joey Dowart, Jimi Peirano, Andrae Raffield) with caller TBA. Beginner Session: 7:30, Dance 8:00-11:00pm. For more info see the website.
Oct 26 (Saturday) CONTRA... Monster Mash 3pm-midnight at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Dance from 3-6pm to TBA; costume dance from 8-12 with music by Contraforce (Joey Dowart, Jimi Peirano, Andrae Raffield) and callers Terry Doyle and Rob Harper. $15 for the day. For more info see the website.
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