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Two-Step & Cajun Dance Lesson Series by Deborah
Wednesday nights; continues July 8, 15, & 22; 6:00-7:15 PM, Downtown Asheville.
$45/person; Pre-registration required.
For questions and registration, contact Deborah Swanson by email or call 778-4878. Private, group, or event lessons in Zydeco, Cajun, Two-Step, &
Couples dancing available.
FUN! Ballroom* Latin*Swing Dancing All Levels - Beginner to Advanced - Private lessons at the beautiful Asheville Ballroom Dance Centre. For more info call Jeff Trent at 336-971-2803.
Blues at Tressa's every Thursday:
Peggy Ratusz' Invitational Blues
Jam
Lindy Hop @ The Hop
Swing Dancing at The Hop Ice Cream Shop on Merrimon Ave, Asheville.
Every Sunday 5pm - 7pm until Autumn. For more info see swingasheville.com.
Appalachian Clogging Classes
To register, call 683-8433 or send name and contact info to
this email.
$48 for each series or $13 per class.
Bring water, shoes that slide, and clothes to sweat in.
Instructor: Linda Block.
Come Line Dance with Jean Vick and Denna Yockey at
at Harvest House Recreation Center, 205 Kenilworth Rd. Beginners/high beginners: Mondays 12:00 -
2:00pm; intermediate/advanced: Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm ; Music: Pop, Funky,
Rock, Country, Latin, Easy Listening. For more info, call 828-350-2051,
email Jean or email Denna.
Vollie and the Leadfoot Vipers, a jazz/swing trio consisting of Vollie
McKenzie, Jeff Hersk and Hank Bones, play "ole'time jazz" at the Wedge
Brewery (125 Roberts St.), near Clingman Bridge, every Sunday from 5-8pm.
Zydeco at the Eleven on Grove
Zydeco dances and lessons. Now 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month. Zydeco dance lesson ($5) starts at 7:45 PM followed by zydeco dance to CDs ($5) 8:30-11. For info email Deborah or call 828 778-4878.
"Silver" Level Foxtrot
Ted & Kimberly Ross teach this class for intermediate to advanced social
ballroom dancers. In this "Silver" level class, you will learn more
elaborate movements, syncopation and technique to further enhance your
American Style Foxtrot. Classes at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek
Rd., Asheville). $60 for 6-week series. For more information call (828) 333-8333 or
send an email.
"Silver" Level Rumba
Ted & Kimberly Ross teach this class for intermediate to advanced social
ballroom dancers. In this "Silver" level class, you will learn more
elaborate movements, syncopation and technique to further enhance your
American Style Rumba. Classes at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek
Rd., Asheville). $60 for 6-week series. For more information call (828) 333-8333 or
send an email.
Columbia International Folk Dancing continues every Monday, 7-9 PM in
Columbia, SC. We meet for a FREE evening of ethnic and traditional dancing. Partners not needed; beginners and friends welcome. Requests
honored; instruction given as needed. Please bring clean, non-marking,
smooth-soled shoes. For directions and more information, contact Marguerite
at (803) 743-0731 or send an email.
White Horse Black Mountain,
a new 4400 square-ft. concrete-floor venue, is available as a venue for dance events.
Should you know of folks who might want to hear about or see White Horse
Black Mountain, or if you would, call at (828)
669-0816, or visit the website.
Ballroom Dancing at the Asheville Ballroom Dance Centre. New
class session starts every 6 Weeks, beginner through advanced. Meet new
friends, exercise and attend weekly dance parties. All lead instructors are
certified. For more please call Phil 828-274-8320,
send an email or come by 991 Sweeten
Creek Road, located just 1/2 mile south
of I-40 exit 51. For more info see ashevilleballroom.com.
Line Dancing Classes at the
Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre every Thursday at 6:00pm. Enroll now! Only
$10 per class. Meet new friends and exercise. For more please call Phil
828-274-8320, send an email or come
by 991 Sweeten Creek Road, just
1/2 mile south of I-40 exit 51. For more info see ashevilleballroom.com.
Salsa Dancing at the Asheville Ballroom Dance Centre, Sunday Salsa Nights
once a month 8:30-10:30. For more information call Phil 828-274-8320,
send an email or come by 991 Sweeten
Creek Road, just 1/2 mile south
of I-40 exit 51. For more info see ashevilleballroom.com.
Shag Classes at Southside Dance Studio,
3445 Hendersonville Hwy,
Fletcher, NC.
6 week session-
Beginners @ 7:15 ;
Intermediate @ 8:00.
Contact
Cy Miller at 674-5432 or
JoAnn Kiser at 712-9515
or by email.
DANCE 4 JOY upcoming ballroom dance classes:
WALTZ for four weeks, continuing July 7. Classes are 7:30-9PM on Tuesdays. Location: Reuter "Y" at 3 Town Square Blvd, off Long Shoals Road and I-26. Call the "Y" at 828 651-9622 to register. Instructors: Fran and Robert Ackley, phone 698-5517 or send an email for more information.
The Ballroom Dance Club of Hendersonville dance every Friday evening at the
Annex of the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy. FREE dance lessons by Fran & Robert Ackley from 7 - 7:30 pm., followed with social dancing until 10pm every Friday. Non-members $5/per person at the door. Refreshments provided in a friendly
atmosphere. Call the Op House at 692-0575 or send an email
Salsa Dance Lessons Now offered in Black Mountain!
For more information call 828-664-0400.
Christey Carwile has taught Latin dance in Southern Illinois for six
years. She 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.
New Bellydance Classes with Lisa Zahiya TUESDAYS:
6-7 Beginner Bellydance (Drop-in anytime) ; 7:10-8:10
Bellydance Drills & Skills (Drop-in anytime) ; 8:20-9:30
Advanced Topics in Middle Eastern Dance (by enrollment only - please contact Lisa for more info).
THURSDAYS:
7:10-8:10
Yoga for Dancers with Emily (Drop in anytime) ;
8:20-9:30
Hip Hop with Lisa & Pipi (Drop in anytime). All classes are located in downtown Asheville - enter Carolina Lane from Woodfin Street and look for the "Studio Zahiya" sign.
Call for directions or with questions - 828.242.7595. Drop in classes $12. Any 4 classes $40. Any 8 classes $72.
Unlimited classes $90. For more info see lisazahiya.com.
"Tango Tuesdays" at Club Eleven, 11 Grove St, Downtown Asheville, off Patton Ave. Argentine Tango - Fundamentals classes each week with Karen Jaffe 7p-8p, followed by a practica until 8:30 PM, then a "milonga" or social dance party 8:30 to 10:30 PM. Classes run in an 8 week cycle, drop ins always welcome! No partner needed $10/all, $5. after 8pm ( also free to go downstairs to swing social at no extra cost!) tangogypsies.com for details of this and other events.
Swing dance lessons Swing Dance Lessons at 11 on Grove. Tuesdays 6pm -7pm Beginner Lindy
Hop with Marc & Jessy. $40 for 4 weeks. No partner necessary.
For more information:
send an email or visit swingasheville.com
Call Marc: 828 301 7629
Asheville Bellydance 90 Biltmore Avenue 28801 above the Co-Op. Ongoing Classes with DeLacey Santini!
Dance Drills, Creative Conditioning & Amazing Isolations. Staging, facial expression, posture & performance presence will also be addressed. See video. World Spirit bellydance class schedule:
Thursdays:
Level I-II with Onca 7-8pm ;
Level II-III with DeLacey 8-9pm.
Class fees:
$12 drop-in anytime!
$45 for one class per week for a calendar month ; $70 for both classes for a calendar month.
$85 for two month intensive with DeLacey.
Cash, Checks & PayPal accepted. For info send an email .
Beginning Appalachian Clogging
Studio located in North Asheville/Woodfin. With clear, step-by-step instruction and lots of
good humor and encouragement from your teacher, you will be kicking up your
heels and making music with your feet in no time at all. No experience
needed!
Register in advance by sending an email or call (828) 252-6319.
Beginning Cape Breton Step Dancing
Sliding scale: 4-week session for $40-$65.
Come explore the driving rhythms and beautiful style
of this percussive dance from Cape Breton Island in Canada. No experience
is necessary. For more info send an email or call (828) 252-6319.
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
* Shag
* Ballroom Dancing
* Flamenco.
Restricted Class Sizes. Personalized Instruction.
New Sessions Beginning 2009.
Located at 3445 Hendersonville Rd,
Fletcher, NC 28732. For info call Kevin Overbey
at (828) 684-2118 or visit southsidedancenc.com
New Clogging and Step dance classes
Beginning and intermediate classes in clogging, Irish, and
fitness are offered.
There are classes for children and adults!
Located at 235 A Weaverville Hwy in Woodfin.
Visit the website for full schedule.
Call Director Heidi Kulas for more info: 828-319-7202 or send an email.
 Spiral Spirit Ecstatic Dance Wednesdays, 11 Richland St. in Asheville. Dance off a difficult day or frolic with joy. This is a safe place to develop a deeper connection with ourselves and others. Wednesdays 6:30-7 Warm up, wave until 8 pm; $5 drop in. For more info send an email
Shag Dance Lessons -
Learn basic and advanced
shag steps, mirror patterns
and more! $60 per person.
No partner or experience
necessary, loads of fun.
Call 828-674-5432 or email Cy or 828-712-9515 or
email JoAnn.
All Classes at Southside Dance Studio,
3445 Hendersonville Rd,
Fletcher, NC 28732,
(828) 684-2118. See our website
Asheville Jazz Orchestra is appearing at the Rocket Club in Asheville at 401 Haywood Road every Monday at 9 pm. The Asheville Jazz Orchestra is a 16-20 piece group featuring the best jazz musicians in the Buncombe county area.
The 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, 253-4933 or send an email.
Greenville International Dance
Every Monday from 7pm - 9pm (beginner lesson from 7-8 and advance and open dancing from 8-9)
St. Mathew Methodist Church in the upper level of the gymnasium building
701 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC (in the upper level of the gymnasium building...also a sign is posted on the door). Contact: Beth 864-458-8582 or Yana 303-513-3702.
Mangos Productions! Latin Nights Salsa Every Wednesday at
Nashwa, just off Patton between Carter Street and North French Broad in downtown Asheville.
Instructor: Andres Montoya (Colombian). Doors open at 9:30. Comopolitan dress code.
Cover: $ 5 before 11pm or $ 7 After. For more info
call (828) 216-1452 or send an email.
The Asheville Movement Collective hosts ecstatic dance waves for all. 2 Waves on
Sunday mornings: 8:30-10:30 and 10:30-12:30 at the Asheville Arts
Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. Friday evenings: 7 til 9 at Terpsicorp Studio, The
edge Building, 129 Roberts St. Regular Full Moon Dances are also featured.
$5 (first time free). Questions: send an email
Mangos Productions! Black & White Salsa Night first Saturdays at
Oriental Pavilion, 48 Westgate Parkway, with
Dj Latin-Factor.
Instructor: Andres Montoya (Colombian).
Dress to Impress !
Cover $ 10. Every first Sunday of the month WORKSHOPS at Oriental Pavilion!
More info: (828) 216-1452 or send an email.
The Asheville Appalachian Square Dance is back! All are
invited to come out once a month and enjoy traditional southern social
dances, live old-time music, and homemade refreshments at the break.
All dances are taught by an experienced caller, and dancers of all
levels are welcome. Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. Dances
are held the last Sundays, 7:30 -
10 pm. Admission: $5. For more information see
this page,
send an email, or call (828) 681-5255.
New Dancer (Western Square) Dances Skyland Twirlers, Tuesdays, 7:30 PM at the Senior Opportunity Center (not for seniors only), 36 Grove Street, downtown Asheville near the Federal Building. First dance free, then admission is $6 per person. Harry & Diana Ramsay, 828-665-6786, or Lee & Sharon Bares, 828-254-1273.
Skyland Twirlers Square & Round Dance Club hosts dances the 2nd and 4th Fridays, 7 PM Plus Workshop, 7:30 PM dance (mainstream, plus, rounds) at the Senior Opportunity Center (not for seniors only), 36 Grove Street, downtown Asheville near the Federal Building. For square dancing, Harry & Diana Ramsay, 828-665; Lee & Sharon Bares, 828-254-1273. For round dancing, Edna & Bill Anderson 828-274-7103
Argentine Tango, the dance of passion! presents ...
FILO Milongas, 1155 Tunnel Road, 1st and 3rd Saturdays 7:30-10pm $5 cover.
(Please enjoy a coffee or snack from FILO while dancing).
* 1st Sunday Practica at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave
7-10pm. * All other Sunday Practicas at the North Asheville Recreation Center,
37 East Larchmont Drive, Asheville, NC, 28804 7-10pm, $5 Thanks to
Asheville's Parks and Recreation Dept.
Visit www.tangoasheville.com for more info.
Nia with Judi Lampert Safe, gentle, fun, energizing workout for all ages and ability levels. Tues & Thurs 11:45 AM. Meet at Asheville Sun Yi's Tae Kwon Do Academy off Patton in West Asheville. First class FREE. Blue Belt Instructor Judi Lampert 828-658-2242, Email at NiaJudi@charter.net or call Judi at Dance Lovers USA 828-658-2242 or visit dancelovers.com.
Belly Dance Classes with Mahsati Janan. These classes at BeBe Theatre/New
School of Dance, 20 Commerce St. Asheville. Mondays:
7:15-8:30 pm -
Wednesdays:
6:30-7:30 pm - Banat al-Qamar Rehearsal (invitation only) ;
7:30-8:30 pm - Essentials of Raqs Sharqi (basic techniques) ;
8:30-9:30 pm - Combining the Elements (continuing techniques). view website for details. For
more information, please contact Mahsati by email or
call 828 318 7572.
Swing Dance - Tuesday night swing dance at Eleven on Grove - 8pm - 11pm. Delicious swing music on a superb 1920's wooden dance floor. $5. 11 Grove St., Downtown Asheville.
For more info see
ashevillebalboa.com
Nia "Spring into Shape" Classes with Shelli SuZanne Stanback, Somatic Practitioner and Brown Belt Nia instructor, at One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave. Suite 3A Asheville. :
Monday 10:00 am at One Center Yoga and
Thursday 10:00 am at French Broad Food Coop.
To enroll call at 828.225.1904.
Free Shag Lessons every Wednesday Night
starting at 7pm - come join the fun!
The Sports Zone,
2310 Hendersonville Rd., Arden.
Dance with D.J., $5 Cover. Call 684-1024 for info.
Tango Argentino, Salsa and Merengue Classes Private instruction with Liliana & Bob. For more information, email or call 778-5711.
Asheville Pilates offers
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 Anne Lowry, Black Belt Teacher and founder of the Asheville Nia community! Certified since 1997, sharing greater health through movement is Anne's passion, her mission, her joy! Each class is customized for those attending that day. Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 am, and Saturdays, 10:30 am, Training Partners, 863 Merrimon Avenue. Call Anne at 828-687-8874 for more information.
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.
Baraka Mundi - the Bandit Queens of Bellydance
For info call 828 232 2980 or visit barakamundi.com
Whirlin' Rounds - Round Dance Club with leaders Frank and Carol Valenta will meet Wednesdays from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at D C Studio in Fletcher. Attire is dress-up casual including proper shoes but, no boots, sandals or sneakers please. Dancing is Phase III+ and higher. Learn improved dance skills and new choreography. Admission is $5/person. Call 654-9708 for more information or visit
the website.
Greenville Swings ... every tues @ Handlebar
- lesson at 7 pm, dancing at 8 pm - For more information email
Paul@SwingReview.com
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Swing Dance Classes with Michael & Jaya
at 15 Woodland Rd. W, Asheville. Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Beginner through Intermediate
classes offered, wide range of styles from Lindy Hop and Charleston to Balboa. No partner necessary! $10/class.
See michaelandjaya.com call (828) 275-3693 or email for more info
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,
Tuesdays: Intermediate 1A 5:45-6:30 PM, Intermediate 1B 6:30-7:15 PM,
Intermediate 2 7:15 - 8:30 PM & Advanced 8:30-9:00 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. For more information, please call 828-651-0238 or visit mtnthundercloggers.org
Nia (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) classes with Shelli SuZanne are available. Shelli SuZanne holds a BA degree in Integrative Movement and is a certified Blue Belt Nia instructor who has offered Body-Mind-Energetics classes, workshops, and individual therapy for over 20 years. For more information or to register email her or call 828.225.1904.
Blues Tuesdays
Dance the night away at the Westville Pub to live blues music from 10 on. Free cover, no smoking.
The Asheville Clogging Company - classes for children, teens, and adults, ages 5 & up. All classes instructed by Ashley Shimberg, 2003 Junior Olympic Medalist in accapella clogging! Family oriented and lots of performance and competition opportunities! Reasonable rates. For more info go to the website or call 828-329-3856.
Belly Dancing Classes Wednesday nights at the
downtown Asheville YMCA, 6:30-8pm. It is an open class
for YMCA members. For details about dropping in
without Y membership, call the YMCA at 828-210-9622. For more information about the class, call 253-6985.
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Zydeco, Cajun, Two-Step, & Couples Dancing Private, group, events, and lesson series. Contact Deborah Swanson by email or 828 778-4878.
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 inf0: (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 Blue Belt Nia Instructor and a Zumba Gold Instructor. Email at NiaJudi@charter.net or call Judi at Dance Lovers USA 828-658-2242 or dancelovers.com.
Balboa Swing Dance Classes with Mark and Catherine. For info see ashevillebalboa.com
English Country Dance Lessons with Margaret Talbot, just south of downtown Greenville on Woodruff Road. For more info see the website
Swing Dance Lessons with Michael & Jaya
at 15 Woodland Rd. W, Asheville. www.michaelandjaya.com (828) 275-3693 or email for more info
Shall We Danz - Instruction in Ballroom Dance, Country Western Dance and Line Dancing with Missy Lindsey. Also, available to teach at special events or parties - Cell number (828) 712-8121 or Email -
Argentine Tango Call Karen (828) 215-1177, or send an email. On the
web at tangogypsies.com
Blue Ridge Ballroom - For more info call (828)
253-9108 or see blueridgeballroom.com/
Cross-Step Waltz
w/ Tom Magruder. Contact the Synergy Center at 828-298-4688 or www.synergycenter.us.
Scott Baxla of Mostly Waltz Instruction in Social
Couples Dancing, including Waltz, Argentine Tango, and Blues
Swing. ScottBaxla@yahoo.com
D C Studio specializing in Social and Sequenced Ballroom (Round Dance) Instruction. For more Info call 654-9708 or visit
their website.
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July 2 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Contrarians (from WV) w/ Doug Singleton (from Atlanta) calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
 July 3 (Friday) SALSA... Salsa P'alante! every Friday at Club Eleven, 11 Grove St. in Asheville. Join us for an elegant, sexy, and fun night of Latin dance~ DJ Grant plays the best Salsa / Mambo with some bachata, cumbia, and merengue. Dance starts at 10:30 p.m. $7 cover /18 & up. I.D. Required. Dance Company Salseros 828 leads a free footwork lesson at 10:30 pm. For more info see salseros828.com.
 July 3-4 (Friday-Saturday) CONTRA... Jonesborough Days "Days of Dance" all day Friday and Saturday at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Appalachian Storm (pictured) and Dot-Dot-Dash with Diane Silver calling. Schedule to be announced later.
For more information see the website
July 3 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Featuring Contrarians (Paul Epstein-fiddle, Gary Reynolds-guitar, John Longwell-mandolin, Will Carter-bass) with Keith Cornette Eustis calling. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.
 July 4 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Contrarians (Paul Epstein-fiddle, Gary Reynolds-guitar, John Longwell-mandolin, Will Carter-bass) with caller TBA. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. 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 4 (Saturday) CONTRA ... Contra Dance 8-11 pm at Community Room, Keith House at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. Featuring The Blue Ridge Rounders with Bob Dalsemer calling. Part of our twice monthly community dance series. Admission: adults $6 ; ages 12-18 $3 ; Under 12 $2.
Beginners, singles and couples welcome. Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching. For more information see the website
July 6 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Hot Sonata (Mark Mueller, Karen Gaughen, Art Shuster) w/ Beth Molaro calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.
July 8 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring Campobello Colossus String Band (Bob Buckingham, Amy Buckingham, Anya Watner, Callie Watner) with caller TBA. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
July 9-14 (Thurs-Tues) TANGO... Tangogypsies presents Kara Wehnam and Yanick Wyler Coming from Buenos Aires to Asheville, NC!
Group classes, private lessons, supervised practica, and social dancing.
For info and schedule/pricing see tangogypsies.com
July 9 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance by Swannanoa Gathering at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion.
Fiddle Week Staff w/ Beth Molaro calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
July 10 (Friday) ZYDECO... Buckwheat Zydeco at the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte, NC. Show Starts: 9:30pm,
Doors Open: 8:00. $15 Advance, $17 Day of Show. For more info see this website
July 10-12 (Friday-Sunday) WORKSHOP... Mountain Playshop at the 4-H Camp in Swannanoa, NC. This is the 25th Anniversary International Folk Dance Workshop and will feature Erik Bendix teaching Russian, Ukranian and Cossack dances. There are cabins available and meals will be served. There is also some beginner teaching and a swimming pool available. Folks can get more info and register at mountainplayshop.org.
July 11 (Saturday) CONTRA ... Contra Dance 8-11 pm at Community Room, Keith House at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. Featuring Susan Conger, Susie Secco, David Kaynor & Peter Siegel with David Kaynor calling. Part of our twice monthly community dance series. Admission: adults $6 ; ages 12-18 $3 ; Under 12 $2.
Beginners, singles and couples welcome. Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching. For more information see the website
July 12 (Sunday) CONTRA ...Sunday Dance And Swim! at River Falls 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Gypsy Meltdown (Colleen Reed-flute & sax, Kathy Kerr-fiddle, Keith Gillis-guitar) with caller Jack Mitchell. Watermelons available all afternoon. Beginners session: 1:30; Dance at 2:00. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
July 12-18 (Sun-Sat) CONTRA ... 15th Annual Contra Dance Musicians' Week at Community Room, Keith House at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. Featuring slow tune jams, small and large band ensembles, presentations by instructors, tutorials, dancing, playing for evening dances, topical discussions and more. At the John C. Campbell Folk School, founded in 1925, you will meet local traditional musicians and craftspeople, share delicious meals and comfortable housing (camping also available) with craft students and instructors from across the country and learn about the Folk School's unique history and philosophy. For more information see the website
July 13 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Gypsy Meltdown (Colleen Reed, Kathy Kerr, Keith Gillis) w/ Jack Marshall calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.
July 13-17 (Mon-Fri) DANCE CAMP... Summer Dance Camp The Bailey Mountain Cloggers at Mars Hill College are hosting their annual summer dance camp. Classes in clogging, traditional step dancing,
percussive body dance, Irish, tap, jazz/hip hop, ballet, and lots more! All
ages and skill levels from beginner through adult are welcome to attend. For
more information visit baileymountain.org or contact Danielle Plimpton
at 828-689-1113.
July 15 (Wednesday) ZYDECO...
Zydeco Lesson and Dance at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Beginners Zydeco dance lesson ($5) starts at 7:45 PM followed by zydeco dance to CDs ($5) 8:30-11 PM. Every first and third Wednesday. No partner required, non-smoking venue. For info email Deborah Swanson or email Rudy Rodriguez or call him at 828-301-1904.
July 16 (Thursday) CONTRA... A Ceilidh Dance by Swannanoa Gathering at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion.
Celtic Week Staff w/ Rodney Sutton calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
July 18 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Jupiter Road (Hunt Mallet, Jacque Lewin, Bill West, Hiliary Dirlam) with Nick Boulet calling. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website
July 18 (Saturday) SWING... The Swingaholics with Guy Morganstein on guitar, Peter Salvucci on sax,
Dan Steward on Bass, David Barbour on drums, and guest Mark Sherren on
keyboards, will be playing for your listening and dancing pleasure at Razcals Lounge, 831 Fairview Road, right near the Home Depot on Fairview Road in Oakley. (If you are facing the Home Depot, go right on
Fairview and then the first left and Razcals is right there). Beginner swing dance lesson at 8 pm, and the band will start at 8.30. Admission $5.
July 20 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring The No Namers (Duncan Wickel, Cailen Campbell, David Brown) w/ Charlie Harvey calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.
July 22 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring Carolina Coal Rollers (David White, John Fowler, Briggs Hamilton, Nancy Hamilton) with caller TBA. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
July 23 (Thursday) SQUARE DANCE... Southern Appalachian Squares & Circles by Swannanoa Gathering at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Old-Time Week Staff w/ Phil Jamison calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
July 24 (Friday) JITTERBUG... Beginning Jitterbug ~ Jive Class and Dance Party Beginning Jitterbug~Jive Class at 7PM ;
"Beginner's Only" Dance Party: 8PM -10PM at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek
Rd., Asheville). Class Taught and Party Hosted by: Ted and Kimberly Ross. Learn to Jitterbug~Jive and practice your ballroom dancing in a fun, safe and supportive atmosphere at this "Beginner's Only" Class and Dance
Party! Refreshments and sodas will be provided and Professional Dance
Instructors will be at the party to assist students with their dancing questions.
Line dances will also be taught and included in the party. No partner is
necessary for the class or party. $10 Class or Party Only; $12 Class and Party (Special $7 Rate for ages
17 & under). For more information, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828)
333-8333 or send an email.
July 25 (Saturday) SWING... The Swingaholics with Guy Morganstein on guitar, Peter Salvucci on sax,
Dan Steward on Bass, David Barbour on drums, and guest Mark Sherren on
keyboards, will be playing for your listening and dancing pleasure at Razcals Lounge, 831 Fairview Road, right near the Home Depot on Fairview Road in Oakley. (If you are facing the Home Depot, go right on
Fairview and then the first left and Razcals is right there). Beginner swing dance lesson at 8 pm, and the band will start at 8.30. Admission $5.
July 25 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Band and caller TBA. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. 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 25 (Saturday) FOXTROT / TANGO... "Foxtantino" Workshop taught by Ted & Kimberly Ross from 4:00PM - 6:00PM
at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek Rd.,
Asheville). Learn the fundamentals, styling and technique of this new and exciting
fusion dance which blends Silver Level American-Style Foxtrot with
Argentine Tango! $20 per person. For more information, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828)
333-8333 or send an email.
July 26 (Sunday) SWING... One Leg Up at Bele Chere in downtown Asheville. Show starts at 2:00 on stage near Barley's. Free. For more info see onelegupjazz.com
July 27 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Dancing Bears (Lew Gelfond, John Culp, Mark Langner, Skip Metheny) w/ Barbara Groh calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.
July 30 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Hot Flash Cats (Laurie Fisher, Karen Gaughan) w/ Diane Silver calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
 Aug 1 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Red Wellies (Beanie Odell, Duncan Wickel, Vincent Fogarty) with Anne Marie Walter calling. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website
Aug 1 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Euphoria String Band (Bob Kogut-fiddle, Joe Hasty-Bass, Reggie Harris-Guitar, Patick Couch) with Jennie Wakefield calling. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. 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 1 (Saturday) CONTRA ... Contra Dance 8-11 pm at Community Room, Keith House at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. Featuring Dog Branch Cats (Bob Dalsemer, Jan Davidson, Martha Owen and David Liden) with Janet Shepherd calling. Part of our twice monthly community dance series. Admission: adults $6 ; ages 12-18 $3 ; Under 12 $2.
Beginners, singles and couples welcome. Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching. For more information see the website
Aug 1 (Saturday) WORLD... Mariam Matossian and Free Planet Radio 8 PM at White Horse Black Mountain. Free Planet Radio is a White Horse favorite and Mariam Matossian an incredibly heartful Armenian singer. Last time these folks were at White Horse we were sold out and the audience was transported to ecstasy. No online sales for this show - please come to White Horse whenever we're open and pick up advance reservations, or come early on the day of the show!
Aug 1 (Saturday) SWING... One Leg Up at Westville Pub in West Asheville. Show starts at 9:30. Admission $5. For more info see onelegupjazz.com
Aug 3 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Land of Sky (Laura Lengnick, Roger Gold, Paul Moore) w/ Diane Silver calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.
Aug 6 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Dancing Bears (Lew Gelfond, John Culp, Mark Langner, Skip Metheny) w/ Barbara Groh calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
Aug 10 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Cailen Campbell and David Brown w/ Anne Marie Walter calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.
Aug 12 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Band and caller TBA. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
Aug 13 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Big Cranky (David Lynch, Neil Carroll, Vollie McKenzie, McLean Bissel) w/ Beth Molaro calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
Aug 14 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Band and caller TBA. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.
Aug 15 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Sporting Pitchforks (Hannah Seng, Duncan Wickel, Jack Deveraux) with Fred Park calling. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website
Aug 15 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Far Horizons (Julia Weatherford, Art Schuster, Barbara Davis) w/ caller TBA. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. 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 16 (Sunday) COUNTRY/ SQUARE DANCE / WALTZ... FREE Country Dance Party 2-4pm at Pride RV Resort in Maggie
Valley. Modern Western Square Dancing, Lines, 2 Step and Waltz with no
experience necessary. Jerry Story, international caller, will be calling and
teaching. New, air conditioned dance center with a hardwood dance floor.
Refreshments will be served. Take Exit 20 off of I-40, 1 mile down on left,
Pride RV Resort, 4294 Jonathan Creek Road. For more information, please call
Christine Moody, 273-1890, or Pride RV Resort 1-800-926-8191.
Aug 17 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring The Boys of Buncombe (Steve Trismen, Jon Singleton, Tall Paul, Steve Burnside) w/ Shawn Brenneman calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.
Aug 20 (Thursday) CONTRA... Welcome Back Warren Wilson Students Dance at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Suicide Ridge (Sara Slaughter, Isaiah Mead, Chris Miller) w/ Diane Silver calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
Aug 21 (Friday) SWING... One Leg Up 8:00-11:00 at the Pisgah Brewery in Black Mountain. Free. For more info see onelegupjazz.com
Aug 21-23 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA... Splash Dance Weekend at Camp Merrimac - Black Mountain NC. Held specifically for all the folks who have danced at the Old Farmer's Ball at least once, wished they had danced at the Old Farmer's Ball, or know someone who claims to have danced there. Open community band hosted by musicians from various bands including Appalachian Storm, Steam Shovel, Elftones, Hey For Three, Blue-Eyed Girl, Sporting Pitchforks, Fine Companions, Land Of Sky, Fiddlewitch, Dancing Bears. For more info, see this page or email John Combs
or Bob Hileman.
Aug 22 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring The Ubiquitones (Adam Hurt and Beth Hartness) w/ caller TBA. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. 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 24 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Wild Goose Chase (Bob Kogut, Art Shuster, Karen Gaughen, Skip Metheny) w/ Hank Morris calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.
Aug 26 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Band and caller TBA. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
 Aug 27 (Thursday) CONTRA... Welcome Back Warren Wilson Students Dance at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Far Horizons (Julia Weatherford, Barbara Davis, Art Shuster) w/ Hank Morris calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
Aug 31 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring The Spring Chickens (Rob & Beth Mangum, Art Schuster, Ben Harvey, McClain Bissell) w/ Laurie Fisher calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.
Sept 4 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Band and caller TBA. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.
Sept 4-8 (Friday- Tuesday) TANGO... Tangogypsies Labor Day Weekend Featuring Homer and Cristina Ladas with Felipe Martinez and Rosa Corisco. 4 days of classes from all level to
advanced, Fri and Sat milongas, Sun Practica, music jam and live music
performance! We are creating a schedule and pricing for the event now, and details
will be available ASAP. Plan to come and work and play with these wonderful teachers! For more info, see felipetango.com. For Registration, contact Karen
by email or call 828-215-1177. For all info and details see tangogypsies.com. This is also a call out to musicians interested in playing Argentine Tango music! Please let Karen know ASAP if you are interested in getting the sheet music to
prepare for this coming event.
Sept 5 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Details TBA. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website
Sept 5 (Saturday) SWING... One Leg Up at Jack of the Woods in downtown Asheville. Show starts at 9:30pm. Admission $5. For more info see onelegupjazz.com
 Sept 6 (Sunday) CONTRA... Contrathon VI 10:00am-10:00pm at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs, NC. 12-Hour Dance. Bands include:
Elftones (Roger Gold & Mara Shea) ;
Tritones (Roger Gold, Mara Shea & Laura Lengnick) ;
Curious George (Laura Lengnick & Paul Moore) ;
Land of Sky (Laura Lengnick, Roger Gold & Paul Moore - pictured) ;
Skytones (Laura Lengnick, Roger Gold, Mara Shea,
Paul Moore). Diane Silver & Rob Harper will call. For more information see the website
Sept 11-13 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA... Harvest Moon Folk Society Moon Dance at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, SC. Featuring Elixer (Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Anna Patton, Jesse Hazzard-Watkins and Owen Morrison) w/ Nils Fredland calling and on trombone; and Anam Cara (Kelly Harding, John Hardin, Troy Conn and Taylor Caton) w/ Barbara Groh calling. For more information see this page
Sept 19 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Tom Calwell & Myra Hirschberg calling with band TBA. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website
Sept 19 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Center Line Syndrome w/ caller Doug Singleton. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. 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.
Sept 23 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring Skeeziks with caller Deena Kushner. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
Sept 26 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Rhythm Method String Band (Craig Edwards-fiddle/banjo, Cathy mason-fiddle, Erica Weiss-guitar, Dedo Morris-bass) w/ caller Beth Molaro. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. 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 2 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Featuring Land Of Sky (Laura Lengnick, Roger Gold, Paul Moore) with caller TBA. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.
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