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Basic Cha Cha Class
2-4 pm Sundays August 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 at The Diamond K Dance Ranch,
1 Playhouse Drive,
Maggie Valley. $50 Per Person for 5 Classes,
Learn new leads, transitions and moves!
A min. of eight (8) couples required for class
For Maximum Benefit Of Class Please Have A Partner.
Registration and Payment Required by July 29. For more information contact Boyd Ketner,
178 Boyd Farm Road,
Waynesville, NC 28785, send an email or call
828-273-4694.
"Salsa" - Tuesdays at 7PM - Ted & Kimberly Ross teach this class for intermediate to advanced social ballroom dancers. In this new class series, you will learn the fundamental patterns and technique of Salsa. This 6-week series starts Tuesday, August 3, at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville). $60 for 6-week series. For more information, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or
send an email.
"Pre-Silver" East Coast Swing and Tango Tuesdays at 6PM - Ted & Kimberly Ross teach this class for intermediate dancers who would like to learn more elaborate movements and technique to prepare them for the Silver level of dancing. In this class series you will learn more elaborate movements and technique to further enhance your East Coast Swing and American-Style Tango. This 6-week series starts Tuesday, August 3, at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville). $60 for 6-week series. For more info call (828) 333-8333 or
send an email.
"Viennese Waltz" - Wednesdays at 8PM - Ted & Kimberly Ross teach this class for intermediate to advanced social ballroom dancers. In this new class series, you will learn the fundamental patterns and technique of Viennese Waltz. This 6-week series starts Wednesday, August 4, at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville). $60 for 6-week series For more info call (828) 333-8333 or
send an email.
 New Classes at Black Cat Ballroom Xcetra - Please check out the website calendar for complete class listings or call 243-6613
for more information. No partner necessary, having fun essential! Join us at our Studio Open House on Saturday, July 31, 11AM-4PM for
National Dance Day! We will have drawings for prizes, demonstrations and
information on the Ballroom Dances and More. Visit our website for more
details.
Beginner Waltz - Dancing at the "Y" - Reuter YMCA - With Missy Lindsey.
A beautiful partner dance, that is made up of many elegant steps to showcase
the lady.
This class is a four week session beginning Tuesday, August 3rd at 7:30 pm.
The cost is $32.00 for members and $40.00 for non-members - this is per
person for the four week session.
If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere, and personalized instruction
this is the place to be.
You may call the Y for more information - 828-651-9622.
Beginner Salsa - Dancing at the "Y" - Reuter YMCA - With Missy Lindsey.
Start your weekend with a great night of Salsa Dancing. Great music and
steps that make you want to dance all night.
This class is a four week session beginning Friday August 6th at 7:00 pm
The cost is $32.00 for members and $40.00 for non-members - this is per
person for the four week session.
If you are looking for fun, exercise and plenty of energy, this is the place
to be.
You may call the Y for more information - 828-651-9622.
Samba Dance Lessons - With Missy Lindsey at
Center Stage Dance Studio, 38 Roscraggon Business Park, Roscraggon Rd in
Asheville.
Group lessons - $40.00 per person for a 4 week course.
Picture yourself in Brazil trying out your new samba moves, which you will
learn in this course (beginner to intermediate steps).
The class will begin Thursday August 5 at 6:00 pm.
You may send an email for more information or call
828-712-8121.
Dancing at the Y - Reuter YMCA, Biltmore Park. Join the Y's Ballroom
Dance Instructor Missy Lindsey for a night of Ballroom, Country Western and
Line Dancing! Friday September 10th, 2010.
8:00-9:30 pm. Beautiful wooden dance floor, superb view overlooking
Biltmore Park. Music provided by Missy Lindsey. $3.00 for Y members $5.00
for non-members. Call member services to make your reservation for a
spectacular night of dancing. 828-651-9622.
Beginning East Coast Swing / Jitterbug Classes starting September 15th. Class is at 8 pm at the Asheville Arts Center. Perfect for guys with 2 Left Feet. No dance experience or partner necessary. We keep this class simple and uncomplicated by using single step 6-count footwork and progress through the movements in a very logical way. Stephanie and Mark are great teachers for new dancers. It's fun and we promise you'll laugh. $40 per person. For more info call 337-9402 or see the website.
The Ballroom Dance Club of Hendersonville dances Friday evenings at the
Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy. in Hendersonville. Pat Smith will be giving free ballroom dance
lessons from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Regular dance time is from 7:30 to 10 pm. Couples and singles
are invited, young and old. Free refreshments always served. $3 members and $6 non members. Info: Don Keefauver
at 692-8281.
The Asheville Movement Collective hosts ecstatic dance for all. 2 Sessions 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 Terpsicorps Studio, The Wedge Building, 129 Roberts St. $5 (first time free). Questions: see the website.
Folk & Contra Dances at Edelweiss Events 7-9pm every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of Each Month. Dances held at 697-D Haywood Rd in West Asheville.
Traditional dances include Contra, English Country Dances, American Square &
more! Come join us in a fun & friendly atmosphere that feels like stepping
back in time to a more simple & community-oriented period. Open to everyone
including families (family cap pricing available) with the age minimum being
middle school age & up. Beginner friendly instuction. Called by Edie Hunt;
Live Music by the Pinelli family. Cost $6/person cash. For more info see the website or call 828-258-0721.
Tuesdays Beginner Salsa Lesson -
Learn basic steps, turns and patterns.
$10/class. Instructor Rachel Blattner.
More info: send an email.
Shaggin' Every Wednesday Night 7-11pm at Olive Or Twist, 81 Broadway, across from the Hometrust Bank in downtown Asheville. Featuring Shag DJ Ron Blankenship playing all your shag and swing favorites. For more information, call 828-686-5542.
Line Dance Class Tuesday Nights 7pm to 8pm at the Old Armory Recreation Center, 44 Boundary Street, Waynesville, NC. Contact Instructor Laura Roberts by email or call (828) 734-2113 for details.
Salseros 828 and Dulcinea Dance Team Openings in October:
Be Part of a Professional and Well Known Latin Dance Team! Co-ed Salseros 828, or Dulcinea All Ladies Latin Fusion. Let us know if you are interested as soon as possible. Limited space available. Be prepared to travel on weekends or be part of the local group only, your choice. Benefits include reduced fees on classes with Salseros 828 Latin Dance School, discounts on Guest Instructor workshops, admission to events, private lessons, and opportunities to train as a teacher for our company. For more info see the website.
Stiletto Dance Retreat - First Annual Asheville Salsa Congress ... with a twist. Four-day Salsera dance camp with an epic fiesta to finish the weekend coming August 26-29, 2010. Brought to you by Maria-guajira and Salsa Greenville. Early Bird price available now! Limited space, sign up now! See the website.
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 to Ballroom Dance at the Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre. Beginner through advanced.
Dance with champions! For more information call Phil 828-274-8320,
send an email or see the website.
Dance Class for Boys:
Fridays 4:15-5:15 at the Asheville Dance Revolution, 63 Brook St,
Asheville. Class designed for the male interested in dance.
Styles alternate between Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre.
$12.00 per class or $40.00 per month.
For more info call 828-277-6777 or see the website
Adult Classes at Asheville Dance Revolution: Beginning/Intermediate Ballet:
Mondays 7:00-8:30pm,
$15 drop in or $55 per month.
Beginning/Intermediate Jazz:
Tuesdays 7:00-8:15pm,
$10 recommended donation per class.
Beginning/Intermediate Hip Hop:
Wednesdays 6:30-8:00pm,
$15 drop in or $55 per month.
Jazz with Live Percussion:
Fridays 6:00-7:00pm,
$10 per class. Classes held
at the Asheville Dance Revolution, 63 Brook St,
Asheville. For more info call 828-277-6777 or see the website
Empowering, Fun Dance Classes for Women with Lisa Zahiya! - TUESDAY:
6-7 PM Beginner Bellydance - Drop-in anytime!
7:10-8:10 PM - Drills and Skills (intermediate/advanced bellydance) ;
WEDNESDAY: 7:15-8:15 PM - Hip Hop for Women ;
THURSDAY: 6:30-7:30 Bollywood & Bhangra! Drop-in anytime!
Classes are $12 each, 4 for $40, 8 for $72, 12 for $96 or 16 for $120.
All classes are held at Studio Zahiya, 41 Carolina Lane.
For more info see the website or
call 828.242.7595.
West African Dance class at the Terpsicorps Studio (129
Roberts Street, 2nd Floor) on Thursday evenings at 7-8pm. Open to
all levels, taught by Jaime Walker. $10.
Monthly Circles for the Dances of Universal Peace -
2nd Sunday of the month at 7pm at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon
Ave., Asheville and 3rd Thursday of the month at 7p at the Creative Thought Center, 449-D Pigeon St., Waynesville. 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 225-0515 or 926-3544 ALL are welcome.
Social Dance Classes: Ballroom, Latin, Country, Swing, Blues
every Wednesday at the Old Armory Recreation Center, 44 Boundary Street in Waynesville, NC.
Two monthly dance series (4 weeks): 7-8pm & 8-9pm (see website for series info). No Partner Needed. Single Series (4 classes) - Individual: $30, Couples: $40. Both series (8 classes) -
Individual: $40; Couples: $50. Dance Instructors: Michael Thomas (email or (678) 986-9553) and Laura Roberts (email or call (828) 734-2113.
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.
New at the Beacon Pub & Bistro in Swannanoa
Every Tuesday evening.
Line Dance Class 6-7 pm ;
Pattern Partner Dance Class 7-8pm.
For more information, email Denna Yockey
or see this page
Salseros 828 Dance Team openings: Rehearsals to learn couples choreography for performance will be Wednesdays 8-9:30pm. If you are interested in being part of a fun and friendly dance team please contact Maria. 828.280.7880. For more info see the website
Chinese Lion Dance classes Every Monday 5:30-6:30pm at the Montford Rec. Center, Pearson Dr., in
Asheville. Mark Small leads children, youth and adults in the basic kung fu
needed for partner work under the lion. Classes are $10.
For more info see the website or FB Lung Shan Gong Fu group. Wear gym shoes and
work out clothing. Non-profit Carolinas Wushu Assoc. Co-sponsorship
discounts available.
Club 828 - 64 N. Carter St. in downtown
Asheville - Wednesdays: Jam & Dance ;
Thursdays: Blane $ Entertainment Presents:
Hip-Hop Dance Party. For more info call (828) 252-2001 or see the website.
Mountain Shag Club in Asheville shags at The Sports Zone (Bosco's) every
Sunday 4-8pm (4-5 Free Shag Lessons) and every Wednesday 7-11pm (7-7:30 Free Line Dance Lessons). $5 cover includes
Rotating DJs. For more info see the website.
Afro Cuban Folkloric Dance (*All levels, Ongoing, Drop- In anytime)
6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday (Lunes) $12 drop-in rate or $40/month. Rumba, Yoruban Orishas, Arara, Congo. You will learn traditional dance from Cuba while doing repetitive movement isolation. This class helps you isolate body movement, ground yourself, and learn technique for all dance. For info see the website
Asheville Culture Project - We are inviting other instructors,
groups, and organizations to join us at this time to help collaborate in the
development of this beautiful center.
More info: see the website.
Salsa and Latin Dance 6 week Workshops Mondays with Salseros 828 Latin Dance School at Asheville Fitness Club, 1000 Brevard Rd, Suite 175, in the Kmart and Papas and Beer Shopping Plaza. Complete Beginners 7:30 - 8:30 p.m., Advanced Beginners 8:30-9:30 p.m.
$65 (or $60 each if you recruit a partner, which is not required) - Due first day of class. For more info see the website or call Maria at 828-280-7880.
Lindy Hop classes! Beginner Lindy Hop Swing Dancing Tuesdays
at 6pm. Classes with Marc & Jessy are held at Eleven on Grove. Members: $10/class,
Non-members: $12/class.
No partner is necessary. Students get free admission to DJ'd dances on a class night and pay only $3 for dances with a band. In each 4-week series you will work on the basics including footwork, posture, partner connection and communication. Intermediate Lindy Hop class with Ben and Eva Tuesdays at 7pm (same cost). For more info see the website or send an email.
Salsa & Mambo Dance every Friday at
Eleven on Grove, 11 Grove Street, Downtown Asheville.
(free lesson 10:30pm) Dance 10pm-2am.
Half Price off Cover for students with valid student ID. For more info see the website.
Capoeira Angola classes: an Afro-Brazilian martial art taught and practiced through a game involving dance, music, acrobatics, theater and the Portuguese language.
Mondays 7-9pm beginners,
Wednesdays 7-9pm intermediate,
Fridays 7-9pm intermediate,
Saturdays 10am-12pm beginners (free for 1st timers on 1st and
3rd Saturdays).
Drop in rate $12, 6 class card $60, monthly and student rates
available.
More info: see the website.
Beginning Scottish Country Dance
7:30-9:30pm Fridays.
Offered by the Haywood Scottish Country Dancers at the Harvest House recreation center in Asheville. Registration required. $20/person. To register, or for more info: 622-0071.
Learn To Square Dance 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays at Stoney Mountain Center, Stoney Mountain Rd., Hendersonville. Stan Russell will teach beginning square dance classes for the Southern Lights Square Dance Club. For more info see the website; send an email; or call 828-625-2213.
Two-Step & Cajun Dance Lesson Series by Deborah
Pre-registration required. Not for beginners.
Contact Deborah Swanson by email or call 778-4878. Private, group, or event lessons in Zydeco, Cajun, Two-Step, &
Couples dancing available.
Belly Dance Classes with Mahsati Janan. These classes at BeBe Theatre/New
School of Dance, 20 Commerce St. Asheville. Belly Dance Level 1 - Mondays: 7:30-9 pm; Belly Dance Level 2 -
Wednesdays: 7:30-9 pm.
Belly Dance Level 1: Fundamentals of Belly Dance/Raqs Sharqi - no experience necessary.
Belly Dance Level 2: Combining the Elements of Belly Dance/Raqs Sharqi
- previous belly dance experience
recommended. See the website or contact Mahsati by email or
call 828-318-7572.
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.
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.
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.
Columbia International Folk Dancing continues every Monday, 7-9 PM in
Columbia, SC. FREE. 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.
Salsa Dance Lessons Now offered 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.
"Tango Tuesdays" at Eleven on Grove, 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. Arrive 7pm- $7/class (7-8p)only, $10 all evening, students $5
New! "Next Step " class (for experienced dancers) 6pm , prior to
Fundamentals class. See web for prerequisites. Arrive 6pm- $8/class (6-7p)only, $15 all evening, students $8
After 8pm- $5, social dance (allowed to attend both floors of social dance
venues- Swing upstairs). See the website for details.
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 monthly for one class per week ; $70 monthly for both classes.
$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.
Located at 3445 Hendersonville Rd,
Fletcher, NC 28732. For info call Kevin Overbey
at (828) 684-2118 or see the website
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.
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.
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 6:30pm warm up, 7pm wave; $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
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 864-569-4999.
The Asheville Appalachian Square Dance - 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. Last Sundays, 7:30 -
10 pm, at Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. 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.
See the website for more info.
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 -
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.
Baraka Mundi - the Bandit Queens of Bellydance
For info call 828 232 2980 or see the website
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.
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.
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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Black Cat Ballroom Xcetra
Lisa G. Puckett - Owner/Instructor
See the website or call
828-243-6613.
Ballroom Dancing (Social and Competition), Argentine Tango, and Performances
- Contact Ted and Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or send an email.
Zydeco, Cajun, Two-Step, & Couples Dancing Private, group, events, and lesson series. Contact Deborah Swanson by email or 828 778-4878.
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.
Balboa Swing Dance Classes with Mark and Catherine. For info see the website
Salsa Lessons with
Salseros 828 Dance Company, Hector and Maria-guajira - Classes Mondays and Wednesdays. See the website or call Maria at 828-280-7880.
English Country Dance Lessons with Margaret Talbot, just south of downtown Greenville on Woodruff Road. For more info see the website
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 send an email
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
Cross-Step Waltz
w/ Tom Magruder. Contact the Synergy Center at 828-298-4688 or 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
D C Studio specializing in Social and Sequenced Ballroom (Round Dance) Instruction. For more Info call 654-9708.
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| DANCE EVENTS & WORKSHOPS |
 July 30 (Friday) SWING... Viper’s Dream 9:30pm at Jack of the Wood in downtown Asheville. Hot Club Style jazz with Adam Masters on fiddle, Dan Bletz on guitar and Cary Fridley on upright. For more about the band see this page.
July 30 (Friday) SALSA / BALLROOM...Salsa Class & Ballroom Dance Party at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre, 991-B Sweeten Creek
Rd., Asheville. Beginning Salsa Class at 7PM; "Beginner's Only" Dance Party: 8PM – 10PM. Class Taught and Party Hosted by Ted and Kimberly Ross. Learn to dance Salsa 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 for Class and party (Special $7 Rate for ages 17 & under). For more information, contact Ted and Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or
send an email.
 July 30 (Friday) SALSA ... Stiletto Kick-Off Party - Performance Showcase and Social Dancing 9pm – 2 am at Eleven on Grove, 11 Grove St. in downtown Asheville. Be there before 9pm to get prime seating. Doors open 8:30pm, performances at 9pm sharp. $10 admission. Stiletto Dance Retreat is the first annual Salsa dance Intensive for Women, held in Asheville NC on August 26-29. The event will attract dancers from all over the Southeast, Texas, Florida, and beyond. It will finish with an Epic party for the Ladies and Gents on Saturday August 28th, The Stiletto Mixer. Come get things started with us on July 30, for our Kick-Off Party! For more info see the website.
July 30 (Friday) VARIOUS... Music on Main Street 7-9pm at the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Music by The Nightcrawlers. Live music and dancing. Bring a chair. No pets or alcoholic beverages allowed. Free. Info: 693-9708, 1-800-828-4244 or see the website.
 July 30-Aug 1 (Fri-Sun) FESTIVAL... Folkmoot USA - Held each summer across the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, Folkmoot features performances, a parade and workshops by up to 350 performers from ten to twelve countries. Performers demonstrate cultural heritage through colorful, authentic and original reproduction costumes, lively dance and traditional music. During its 26-year history, over 200 folk groups from more than 100 countries have shared their heritage and culture at Folkmoot USA. For complete schedule see the website
 July 31 (Saturday) CONTRA... Special YMCA/OFB Dance Beginner's Lesson 7:30pm, Contra Dance 8pm - 11pm at YMCA Asheville, 30 Woodfin Street in downtown
Asheville. Music by Cailen Campbell & David Brown with caller Jennie Wakefield.
$6 - $5 Old Farmers Ball and YMCA members.
Come dance in air conditioned comfort and help us establish a
Saturday Night Dance in Downtown Asheville! See this page for more info or download the flyer.
July 31 (Saturday) OLD TIME / CLOGGING... Shindig on the Green
from 7-10 PM in Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville, NC. This mountain tradition features an always-enjoyable variety of Big Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Bluegrass and Old Time String Bands, Ballad Singers and Storytellers. Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets. For more info see this page.
 July 31 (Saturday) JAZZ... The Great Recession Party Like It's 1929!
Speakeasy On The Riverfront presented by the Flood Gallery 8PM - Midnight at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza, 119 Riverside Drive, Asheville. Join us under a giant lighted tent, right on the French Broad River, and dance to music by Firecracker Jazz Band with Mary Castellaneta singing Billie Holiday. Tickets $20 (come in Costume $15). For more info see this page.
July 31 (Saturday) FESTIVAL... 25th Annual International Day 10am-5pm - Regional and international art, craft, food, children's activities, music and dance on Main Street in downtown Waynesville. Musicians and dancers from Folkmoot USA will perform on stages at opposite ends of Main Street throughout the day. Info: 452-0593.
 July 31 (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 Dancing Bears (Lou Gelfond- fiddle, John Culp- mandolin/ tenor banjo, Skip Metheny- percussion, Roger Gold- guitar) with caller Barbara Groh. 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 (Sunday) CIRCLE DANCE... Circle Dance 7-9pm
at Farkham Hall, 11 Richland St Asheville, NC 28806.
Circle Dance is a fusion of traditional and sacred dances from all over the
world, conceived in its contemporary form at Findhorn, Scotland. It is the
practice of magic in moving meditation. Beginners welcome. $10-15.
For more info send an email, call 828-699-0240 or
see this page.
Aug 2 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at the Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Avenue, Asheville - Music by Mock Turtle Soup (Pearl Mueller Shirley, Willie Repoley, Chris Holleman, Laurel Willoughby) with John Combs calling. Admission is $6. Beginners Welcome! For more information or directions see see the website
 Aug 2 (Monday) BLUEGRASS / CLOGGING... Summer Street Dances in Hendersonville 7-9pm - Mountain music and dancing on the street in front of the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Featuring Bobby & Blue Ridge Tradition and Forever Young Cloggers with caller Walt Puckett. Bring a chair, but please leave pets at home. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Free. Info: 693-9708 or see this page.
Aug 3 (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, 253-4933 or send an email.
 Aug 3 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring Russ Wilson, accompanied by some of Asheville's best musicians.
Doors Open 6pm.
6pm Beginners Lesson: $10 members / $12 non-members;
7pm Intermediate Lesson: $10 members / $12 non-members;
8pm Dance: $5 Cover or $3 with lesson.
For more info see the website.
Aug 3 (Tuesday) TANGO... Tango Tuesdays at Eleven on Grove, 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. For more information see the website
Aug 4 (Wednesday) ZYDECO / CAJUN...Zydeco Dance first and third Wednesdays at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Lesson, 7:45, free; Dancing to CDs, 8:30-11:00, $5. For more info contact Deborah Swanson by email or 828 778-4878. Non-smoking Venue - No Partner Required.
Aug 4 (Wednesday) WORLD FOLK... WNC World Folk Dance class every Wednesday at the Asheville Jewish Community Center, 234 Charlotte St., Asheville. Traditional line and couple dances from many cultures,
taught and reviewed by Erik Bendix and occasional guest teachers. Easy dances from
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. After that until 9:30 p.m. more emphasis on dance style and
cultural background. Musicians please inquire - we have sheet music for you! Admission
$6, $4 JCC members. For details, call Erik at 828-298-515 or email him
Aug 5 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College. Mock Turtle Soup (Pearl Shirley, Willie Repoley, Chris Holleman, Laurel Willoughby) with Diane Silver calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners and Beyond Beginners Lessons at 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info: see the website
 Aug 5 (Thursday) SWING... Heather and the Swing Station Band 8-11 pm every Thursday night at Olive or Twist (formerly Decades) at the corner of Broadway and Woodfin Street, right near 240,
across from the Masonic temple. There is great wood floor for dancing, good food, good drinks, and lots of space. This is a FREE event, with NO cover charge. For more info about the band, see this page.
Aug 5-7 (Thurs-Sat) OLD TIME / CLOGGING ... Mountain Dance and Folk Festival 7-10pm each night at Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Founded by Bascom Lamar Lunsford in 1928, the festival showcases an amazing repertoire of mountain performers who share songs and dances that echo centuries of Scottish, English, Irish, Cherokee and African heritage. For more info see the website
Aug 6 (Friday) OLD TIME / BLUEGRASS... Swannanoa Shindig
6-10pm first Friday of every month in Beacon Mill Village in Swannanoa. Live Mountain Music & dancing with Joe Hallock & Flat Creek Boys, caller, lessons, cake walk, crafts, yard sale, old timey toys, rope demonstrations, woodworking, crafts, farmers produce, pizza, hot dogs, BarBQ, ice cream, popcorn, children's activities. Bring your own chair. No pets, no alcohol, please. For more info see this page.
Aug 6 (Friday) VARIOUS... Music on Main Street 7-9pm at the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Music by The Crew. Live music and dancing. Bring a chair. No pets or alcoholic beverages allowed. Free. Info: 693-9708, 1-800-828-4244 or see the website.
 Aug 6 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Music by Toss The Possum with Charley Harvey calling. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.
Aug 6 (Friday) VARIOUS / SWING... Summer Tracks Concert Series 7-10PM at Rogers Park in Tryon, NC. Featuring The Swayback Sisters and The Space Heaters. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is free, though a voluntary donation at the gate is encouraged. Wood-fired pizzas, homemade ice cream, water and soft drinks for sale. For more information see this page or call 800-440-7848 or 828-894-2324.
 Aug 6 (Friday) SALSA ... Salsa P'alante! every Friday at Eleven on Grove, 11 Grove St. in Asheville. Join us for an elegant, sexy, and fun night of Latin dance~ DJ CHINO plays the best Salsa, Mambo, Bachata, Cumbia, and Merengue. Dance starts at 10:30 p.m. $6 members, $8 guests /18 & up. I.D. Required. Salseros 828 Dance School leads a free footwork lesson at 10:45 pm. Students enrolled in 828 Dance classes enter free before 11pm. For more info see the website.
Aug 7 (Saturday) VARIOUS... Blue Ridge Parkway: 75 Years of Heritage and Communities 10am-3pm at Waterrock Knob Visitor Center, milepost 451.2. Featuring craft demos, Cherokee dancers (10:30am & 1pm), Appalachian storytellers and old time and bluegrass music. Food available. For more info see this page.
Aug 7 (Saturday) SQUARE DANCE... Square Dance at the Whitmire Activity Building, Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville. Back to School Dance. Dancers are asked to bring school supplies to be given to an elementary school. Early advanced dance at 6pm. Early rounds at 7pm. Squares and rounds at 7:30pm. Caller: Stan Russell; Cuer: Lou & Al Krech. Hosted by Southern Lights SDC. Info: 625-9969 or 698-4530.
 Aug 7 (Saturday) VARIOUS... Concert in the Park 7-9 p.m. every Saturday through September at Biltmore Park Town Square (Long Shoals Road at exit 37 off I-26). Featuring The Cheeksters. The free performances are held in Cecil Park outside of Brixx Pizza and Hickory Tavern Grill and Raw Bar. See complete schedule on this page.
Aug 7 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring
Adam Tanner & Friends (Ryan Bernard, Stephanie Wolf, Greg Fields) with Mark Langner calling. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $4 students.
For more information see the website
 Aug 7 (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. Music by Spring Chickens (Rob & Beth Mangum, Ben Harvey, Art Schuster, McLean Bissell) with Laurie Fisher 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 8 (Sunday) CIRCLE DANCE... Circle Dance 7-9pm
at Farkham Hall, 11 Richland St Asheville, NC 28806. The
practice of magic in moving meditation. $10-15.
For more info send an email, call 828-699-0240 or
see this page.
Aug 9 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at the Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Avenue, Asheville - Music by The Boys of Buncombe (Steve Trismen, Jon Singleton, Tall Paul and Steve Burnside) with Diane Silver calling. Admission is $6. Beginners Welcome! For more information or directions see see the website
Aug 9 (Monday) BLUEGRASS / CLOGGING... Summer Street Dances in Hendersonville 7-9pm - Mountain music and dancing on the street in front of the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Featuring Bobby & Blue Ridge Tradition and Great Smoky Mountain Cloggers with caller Walt Puckett. Bring a chair, but please leave pets at home. No alcoholic beverages allowed. Free. Info: 693-9708 or see this page.
Aug 10 (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, 253-4933 or send an email.
 Aug 10 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring Blue Heaven (April Zace, Gary Mehalick, Lew Gelfond, Laurie Fisher and Skip Metheny).
Doors Open 6pm.
6pm Beginners Lesson: $10 members / $12 non-members;
7pm Intermediate Lesson: $10 members / $12 non-members;
8pm Dance: $5 Cover or $3 with lesson.
For more info see the website.
Aug 10 (Tuesday) TANGO... Tango Tuesdays at Eleven on Grove, 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. For more information see the website
Aug 11 (Wednesday) WORLD FOLK... WNC World Folk Dance class every Wednesday at the Asheville Jewish Community Center, 234 Charlotte St., Asheville. Traditional line and couple dances from many cultures,
taught and reviewed by Erik Bendix and occasional guest teachers. Easy dances from
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. After that until 9:30 p.m. more emphasis on dance style and
cultural background. Musicians please inquire - we have sheet music for you! Admission
$6, $4 JCC members. For details, call Erik at 828-298-515 or email him
 Aug 12 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College. Land of Sky (Laura Lengnick, Roger Gold, Paul Moore) with Barbara Groh calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners and Beyond Beginners Lessons at 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info: see the website
Aug 12-14 (Thurs-Sat) PERFORMANCE... The Dream Project 8:00 PM at Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Presented by Terpsicorps. A remarkable evening of works representing the dreams of Asheville citizens. Come see your neighbor's subconscious at play! To purchase tickets, call 828-257-4530 or buy online.
Aug 13 (Friday) SQUARE DANCE... Hawaiian Hula Luau Dance hosted by the Skyland Twirlers at the Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove St, Asheville. Early Rounds start at 7PM,
followed at 7:30PM by Mainstream and Plus tips, with more Rounds.
Non-member fee is $5.00. Please call Anita at 650-6405 for more
information.
 Aug 13 (Friday) VARIOUS... Music on Main Street 7-9pm at the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Music by Caribbean Cowboys. Live music and dancing. Bring a chair. No pets or alcoholic beverages allowed. Free. Info: 693-9708, 1-800-828-4244 or see the website.
Aug 13-15 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA... Splash Dance Weekend at Camp Merrimac in Black Mountain NC. A Weekend of Contras, Squares and Couple Dancing by the Old Farmer's Ball Dance Community. Hosted by our local musicians, callers and dancers, we extend an invitation to all dancers, callers & musicians to dance, to call & to jam during three fun filled days & develop musicianship and dance skills in workshops. 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 ... and you? More info and registration: see this page - also see the Facebook event page.
Aug 14 (Saturday) FESTIVAL... Rockin' RiverFest noon-6 p.m. at French Broad River Park in Asheville. Music Showcase & Competition features local music acts. In between music acts are performances by Asheville Aerial Arts and Baraka Mundi belly dancers. The registration deadline for "yachts" is Wednesday, August 11. For more info see this page and this website.
 Aug 14 (Saturday) VARIOUS... Concert in the Park 7-9 p.m. every Saturday through September at Biltmore Park Town Square (Long Shoals Road at exit 37 off I-26). Featuring The Vinyl Brothers. The free performances are held in Cecil Park outside of Brixx Pizza and Hickory Tavern Grill and Raw Bar. See complete schedule on this page.
Aug 14-15 (Sat-Sun) FESTIVAL... Sourwood Festival in downtown Black Mountain. This annual family-oriented street festival features more than 200 booths of arts, crafts and other items. Plus, live music, dancing, food, games, rides, honey-making and bee demos and children's activities. Free. Info: see the website.
Aug 14 (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 Cailen Campbell and David Brown with 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.
Aug 14 (Saturday) OLD TIME / CLOGGING... Shindig on the Green
from 7-10 PM in Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville, NC. This mountain tradition features an always-enjoyable variety of Big Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Bluegrass and Old Time String Bands, Ballad Singers and Storytellers. Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets. For more info see this page.
 Aug 14 (Saturday) BLUES... Night Of The Blues 8:00 PM (7:00 PM doors) at the Orange Peel in downtown Asheville.
Featuring Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues, Blonde Blues (pictured) and WSNB. Tickets $15.00 advance / $17.00 door.
All Ages.
Aug 15 (Sunday) CIRCLE DANCE... Circle Dance 7-9pm
at Farkham Hall, 11 Richland St Asheville, NC 28806. The
practice of magic in moving meditation. $10-15.
For more info send an email, call 828-699-0240 or
see this page.
Aug 16 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at the Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Avenue, Asheville - Music by Fiddlewitch (Laurie Fisher, Karen Gaughan, Art Shuster, Skip Metheny) with Barbara Groh calling. Admission is $6. Beginners Welcome! For more information or directions see see the website
Aug 17 (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, 253-4933 or send an email.
Aug 17 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring Heather and the Swing Station.
Doors Open 6pm.
6pm Beginners Lesson: $10 members / $12 non-members;
7pm Intermediate Lesson: $10 members / $12 non-members;
8pm Dance: $5 Cover or $3 with lesson.
For more info see the website.
Aug 17 (Tuesday) TANGO... Tango Tuesdays at Eleven on Grove, 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. For more information see the website
Aug 18 (Wednesday) ZYDECO / CAJUN...Zydeco Dance first and third Wednesdays at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Lesson, 7:45, free; Dancing to CDs, 8:30-11:00, $5. For more info contact Deborah Swanson by email or 828 778-4878. Non-smoking Venue - No Partner Required.
Aug 18 (Wednesday) WORLD FOLK... WNC World Folk Dance class every Wednesday at the Asheville Jewish Community Center, 234 Charlotte St., Asheville. Traditional line and couple dances from many cultures,
taught and reviewed by Erik Bendix and occasional guest teachers. Easy dances from
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. After that until 9:30 p.m. more emphasis on dance style and
cultural background. Musicians please inquire - we have sheet music for you! Admission
$6, $4 JCC members. For details, call Erik at 828-298-515 or email him
Aug 19 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College. WWC Freshman Orientation - Carolina Dingos (Jamie Laval, Roger Gold and Jack Deveraux) with Laurie Fisher calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners and Beyond Beginners Lessons at 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info: see the website
 Aug 20 (Friday) SALSA / FUNK... Downtown After 5 5-9pm third Fridays on Lexington Ave., near the I-240 overpass in downtown Asheville. Local salsa band Nuevo Montuno (pictured) warms up the dancers; continuing the Latin theme, “Miami's hardest working” Latin funk/electronic/improv horn-driven outfit Spam Allstars headlines. For more info see this page.
Aug 20 (Friday) WORLD BEAT / FUNK... Summer Tracks Concert Series 7-10PM at Rogers Park in Tryon, NC. Featuring Sol Driven Train - Opening with their Children's Show. Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is free, though a voluntary donation at the gate is encouraged. Wood-fired pizzas, homemade ice cream, water and soft drinks for sale. For more information see this page or call 800-440-7848 or 828-894-2324.
 Aug 20 (Friday) VARIOUS... Music on Main Street 7-9pm at the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Music by Tuxedo Junction. Live music and dancing. Bring a chair. No pets or alcoholic beverages allowed. Free. Info: 693-9708, 1-800-828-4244 or see the website.
Aug 21 (Saturday) VARIOUS... Concert in the Park 7-9 p.m. every Saturday through September at Biltmore Park Town Square (Long Shoals Road at exit 37 off I-26). Featuring Carolina Rex. The free performances are held in Cecil Park outside of Brixx Pizza and Hickory Tavern Grill and Raw Bar. See complete schedule on this page.
Aug 21 (Saturday) SQUARE DANCE... Square Dance at the Whitmire Activity Building, Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville. "Open House" Dance - bring prospective dancers. Early advanced dance at 6pm. Early rounds at 7pm. Squares and rounds at 7:30pm. Caller: Stan Russell; Cuer: Lou & Al Krech. Hosted by Southern Lights SDC. Info: 625-9969 or 698-4530.
Aug 21 (Saturday) TRANCE... Downtown Getdown The Traveling Bonfires
in cooperation with Asheville Parks & Recreation Department and Touch Samadhi presents Bonfires for Peace 4PM to 9PM at Pritchard Park in downtown Asheville. Music by Annunaki, Kri, Medisin and Zenssie. Free. Proceeds go to production budget and logistics, and The Association Compassion Asian Youth (ACAY), a nonprofit organization for at-risk youths based in the Philippines. The Bonfires roam the country, instigating arts and music events and bringing people together in celebration of peace and multicultural connectedness. For info: Marta Osborne (828 280 1555 or send an email) or see this page. Also see the Mountain XPress article.
Aug 21 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN.
Featuring Dancing Bears with caller Barbara Groh. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $4 students. For more information see the website
Aug 21 (Saturday) OLD TIME / CLOGGING... Shindig on the Green
from 7-10 PM in Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville, NC. This mountain tradition features an always-enjoyable variety of Big Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Bluegrass and Old Time String Bands, Ballad Singers and Storytellers. Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets. For more info see this page.
Aug 21 (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 Shiftytweeds (Jacques Lewin- guitar, Kathy Shepherd- banjo uke, Ken Stott & David White- fiddles, Rich Pettus- banjo, Reg Pettus- bass) with Charlotte Crittendon 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 22 (Sunday) SWING... One Leg Up 7:30pm at Barley's Taproom in downtown Asheville. For more about the band see the website.
 Aug 22 (Sunday) CIRCLE DANCE... Red Moon Circle Dance and Sacred Voice Concert 7-9pm
at Farkham Hall, 11 Richland St Asheville, NC 28806. $15-20.
The practice of magic in moving meditation and sacred song.
For more info send an email, call 828-699-0240 or
see this page and this website.
Aug 23 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at the Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Avenue, Asheville - Music by Bob Kogut and the Kruger Brothers (Bob Kogut, Joel Landsberg, Jens and Uwe Kruger) with Hank Morris calling. Admission is $6. Beginners Welcome! For more information or directions see see the website
Aug 24 (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, 253-4933 or send an email.
Aug 24 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville.
Doors Open 6pm.
6pm Beginners Lesson: $10 members / $12 non-members;
7pm Intermediate Lesson: $10 members / $12 non-members;
8pm Dance: $5 Cover or $3 with lesson.
For more info see the website.
Aug 24 (Tuesday) TANGO... Tango Tuesdays at Eleven on Grove, 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. For more information see the website
Aug 25 (Wednesday) WORLD FOLK... WNC World Folk Dance class every Wednesday at the Asheville Jewish Community Center, 234 Charlotte St., Asheville. Traditional line and couple dances from many cultures,
taught and reviewed by Erik Bendix and occasional guest teachers. Easy dances from
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. After that until 9:30 p.m. more emphasis on dance style and
cultural background. Musicians please inquire - we have sheet music for you! Admission
$6, $4 JCC members. For details, call Erik at 828-298-515 or email him
 Aug 26-29 (Thurs-Sun) SALSA... Stiletto Salsera Dance Retreat and Intensive in Asheville with hostess Susan Zaglin and instructors Joby Brava, Ana Llorente, Tanja Kensigner, & Leah Patterson & hostess/instructor Maria Voisin. All Inclusive Latin Dance Retreat for Women. Immerse in Intensive dance training, connect with your peers and mentors, and enjoy a great party at the end to apply what you have learned in classes! Stiletto Salsera Teacher Certification available for Aspiring Instructors. For more info see the website.
Aug 26 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College. Welcome Back WWC Students - Spring Chickens (Rob and Beth Mangum, Ben Harvey, McLean Bissell, Art Shuster) with Phil Jamison calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners and Beyond Beginners Lessons at 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info: see the website
Aug 27-29 (Fri-Sun) FESTIVAL... Goombay Festival in downtown Asheville. Steel Drums, African-America Dancers, local Gospel Groups, and Contemporary Rhythm Bands; activities are geared for families. For more info see the website.
Aug 27 (Friday) SQUARE DANCE... South of the Border Dance hosted by the Skyland Twirlers at the Senior Opportunity Center, 36 Grove St, Asheville. Early Rounds start at 7PM,
followed at 7:30PM by Mainstream and Plus tips, with more Rounds.
Non-member fee is $5.00. Please call Anita at 650-6405 for more
information.
Aug 27 (Friday) CONTRA ... Brevard College Contra Dance 8pm at in Dunham Auditorium, Brevard College. 1st and 3rd Fridays. Music by Road Apple Ramblers; calling by Frederick Park. Community members $2, Students $1, Brevard College students and faculty and staff free, tips for the band are always welcome. For directions and more info see this page.
Aug 27 (Friday) CONTRA... CityDance 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Landmark Hall in Taylors, SC. Music by Dry Ridge Runners (Adam Tanner, Roy Andrade, Parish Ellis & Stephanie Wolf) with Dean Snipes calling. Beginner Session: 7:30, Dance 8:00-11:00 For more info see the website.
Aug 28 (Saturday) SALSA... Stiletto Mixer One Epic Salsa Party that lasts til dawn at The Mike Pavillion on Camp Merri-Mac Grounds, Black Mountain NC. Follow parking signs as you enter the property. We suggest you arrive by 10pm if you want the best parking. We have a Stellar line up of Performers, Djs, Contests, Dancers, and entertainers to last until sunrise! Admission is $20 available at the door. For more info see this page.
 Aug 28 (Saturday) VARIOUS ... Concert in the Park 7-9 p.m. every Saturday through September at Biltmore Park Town Square (Long Shoals Road at exit 37 off I-26). Featuring Now You See Them. The free performances are held in Cecil Park outside of Brixx Pizza and Hickory Tavern Grill and Raw Bar. See complete schedule on this page.
Aug 28 (Saturday) OLD TIME / CLOGGING... Shindig on the Green
from 7-10 PM in Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville, NC. This mountain tradition features an always-enjoyable variety of Big Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Bluegrass and Old Time String Bands, Ballad Singers and Storytellers. Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets. For more info see this page.
 Aug 28 (Saturday) FESTIVAL... Big Ivy Mountain Music Festival
Noon-8pm at Big Ivy Community Center, 540 Dillingham Road, Barnardsville. Ten-plus bands and cloggers and other dancers will perform. Bands include Buncombe Turnpike (pictured), Paul’s Creek Band, Darrell Webb Band, Laura Boosinger and more. Food vendors, dancing. Bring a chair. No pets or alcohol. $15/Free for children under 10. Info: 626-3438 or see the website.
Aug 29 (Sunday) CIRCLE DANCE... Red Moon Circle Dance and Sacred Voice Concert 7-9pm
at Farkham Hall, 11 Richland St Asheville, NC 28806. $15-20.
The practice of magic in moving meditation and sacred song.
For more info send an email, call 828-699-0240 or
see this page and this website.
Aug 30 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at the Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Avenue, Asheville - Music by The Dry Ridge Runners (Adam Tanner, Roy Andrade, Parrish Ellis, and Stephanie Wolf) with Beth Molaro calling. Admission is $6. Beginners Welcome! For more information or directions see see the website
Aug 31 (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, 253-4933 or send an email.
 Aug 31 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring One Leg Up.
Doors Open 6pm.
6pm Beginners Lesson: $10 members / $12 non-members;
7pm Intermediate Lesson: $10 members / $12 non-members;
8pm Dance: $5 Cover or $3 with lesson.
For more info see the website.
Aug 31 (Tuesday) TANGO... Tango Tuesdays at Eleven on Grove, 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. For more information see the website
Sep 1 (Wednesday) WORLD FOLK... WNC World Folk Dance class every Wednesday at the Asheville Jewish Community Center, 234 Charlotte St., Asheville. Traditional line and couple dances from many cultures,
taught and reviewed by Erik Bendix and occasional guest teachers. Easy dances from
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. After that until 9:30 p.m. more emphasis on dance style and
cultural background. Musicians please inquire - we have sheet music for you! Admission
$6, $4 JCC members. For details, call Erik at 828-298-515 or email him
Sep 1 (Wednesday) SQUARE DANCE... Square Dance at the Whitmire Activity Building, Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville. Apple Dance. Early advanced dance at 6pm. Early rounds at 7pm. Squares and rounds at 7:30pm. Caller: Stan Russell; Cuer: Lou & Al Krech. Hosted by Southern Lights SDC. Info: 625-9969 or 698-4530.
 Sept 3 (Friday) HONKY TONK / WESTERN SWING... Vollie McKenzie's Western Wildcats 9pm at the Grey Eagle in Asheville. Dance lessons begin at 8pm. Vollie McKenzie's Western Wildcats will be kicking up some dust playing an assortment of Classic Honky Tonk and Western Swing. Kari Sickenberger will teach an introductory two-step dance lesson at 8pm, and the band starts at 9pm. Featuring Lyn Netherton on steel guitar and Jason Baker on piano and fiddle, this is the real rug cuttin' deal. $8 at the door. Standing room only.
Sep 3 (Friday) OLD TIME / BLUEGRASS... Swannanoa Shindig
6-10pm first Friday of every month in Beacon Mill Village in Swannanoa. Live Mountain Music & dancing, caller, lessons, cake walk, crafts, yard sale, old timey toys, rope demonstrations, woodworking, crafts, farmers produce, pizza, hot dogs, BarBQ, ice cream, popcorn, children's activities. Bring your own chair. No pets, no alcohol, please. For more info see this page.
Sep 3 (Friday) JAZZ... Summer Tracks Concert Series 7-10PM at Rogers Park in Tryon, NC. Featuring Firecracker Jazz Band. (Kicks off the Town of Tryon's 125th anniversary celebration!) Gates open at 6 p.m. Admission is free, though a voluntary donation at the gate is encouraged. Wood-fired pizzas, homemade ice cream, water and soft drinks for sale. For more information see this page or call 800-440-7848 or 828-894-2324.
Sept 3 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Music by Avant Gardeners (George Paul, Laura Light, Jubal Creech and Dave Marcus) with Robbin Marcus calling. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.
 Sept 4 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:00-10:00pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN.
Featuring Avant Gardeners (George Paul, Laura Light, Jubal Creech and Dave Marcus) with caller Robbin Marcus. No class for beginners at this dance. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $4 students. For more information see the website
Sept 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. Music by Goosebone Prophets with caller Keith Cornette Eustis. 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 4 (Saturday) OLD TIME / CLOGGING... Shindig on the Green
from 7-10 PM in Pack Square Park, downtown Asheville, NC. This mountain tradition features an always-enjoyable variety of Big Circle Mountain Dancers, Clog Dancers, Bluegrass and Old Time String Bands, Ballad Singers and Storytellers. Bring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets. For more info see this page.
Sept 4 (Saturday) JAZZ... Concert in the Park 7-9 p.m. every Saturday through September at Biltmore Park Town Square (Long Shoals Road at exit 37 off I-26). Featuring Firecracker Jazz Band. The free performances are held in Cecil Park outside of Brixx Pizza and Hickory Tavern Grill and Raw Bar. See complete schedule on this page.
Sept 5 (Sunday) FESTIVAL... Lexington Avenue Arts and Fun Festival (LAAFF)
LAAFF is entering our 9th year of filling three blocks of N. Lexington Ave in downtown with all local art, food, beer, music, street performers, and random acts of creativity. 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, break dancers, hula hoopers, and more. For more info see the website.
 Sept 5 (Sunday) CONTRA... Contrathon VIII 10am-10pm at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs, NC. Featuring Avant Gardeners (George Paul, Laura Light, Jubal Creech and Dave Marcus) and Contrarians (pictured) with callers Dean Snipes and Louie Cromartie. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $4 students. For more information see the website
Sept 10 (Friday) TWO-STEP / BALLROOM... "Beginner's Only" Night Club Two-Step Class & Ballroom Dance Party Beginning Night Club Two-Step Class at 7PM ;
"Beginner's Only" Dance Party: 8PM – 10PM at Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre, 991-B Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville. Class Taught and Party Hosted by: Ted and Kimberly Ross.
Learn to dance the romantic Night Club Two-Step 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 for Class and Party (Special $7 Rate for ages 17 & under). For more information on this workshop, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or send an email.
 Sept 10-12 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA... Harvest Moon Moondance at Table Rock State Park near Pickens, SC. Hosted by Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring music by Crowfoot (pictured - Adam Broome, Jaige Trudel, Nicholas Williams) with George Marshall and Steamshovel with Diane Silver calling. Registration Required. For information about the dance see this page or join the mailing list.
Sept 11 (Saturday) VARIOUS... Concert in the Park 7-9 p.m. every Saturday through September at Biltmore Park Town Square (Long Shoals Road at exit 37 off I-26). Featuring Caribbean Cowboys. The free performances are held in Cecil Park outside of Brixx Pizza and Hickory Tavern Grill and Raw Bar. See complete schedule on this page.
 Sept 11 (Saturday) FESTIVAL... End of Summer Blues Festival at Camp Green Cove in Lake Summit, NC (near Tuxedo). Featuring Shane Pruitt, Peggy Ratusz, Eric Congdon, Taylor Moore Band,
Bayou Diesel, WSNB and more! Food, children's activities, crafts & fun for the whole family! Chairs and blankets welcome. No pets or outside food or drink. Tickets $10/$5, available by email. Benefits St. Gerard House Autism Center in Henderson County. For more info see this page.
Sep 15 (Wednesday) SQUARE DANCE... Square Dance at the Whitmire Activity Building, Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville. Regular Dance. Early advanced dance at 6pm. Early rounds at 7pm. Squares and rounds at 7:30pm. Caller: Stan Russell; Cuer: Lou & Al Krech. Hosted by Southern Lights SDC. Info: 625-9969 or 698-4530.
Sept 17 (Friday) VARIOUS... Downtown After 5 5-9pm third Fridays on Lexington Ave., near the I-240 overpass in downtown Asheville. Larry Keel & Natural Bridge (Americana) will headline, with Grayson Capps (roots rock) opening. For more info see this page.
 Sept 17-19 (Fri-Sun) TRANCE DANCE... Equinox 2010: The 7th Annual T.O.U.C.H. Samadhi Music & Arts Festival at Deerfields near Asheville NC. TOUCH Samadhi once again presents their annual trance dance and come-together extravaganza in the shade of the twelve-hour night of
the autumn. This date also coincides with that of one of the oldest
celebrations in human history, the birth of the deity Ganesh. The
Equinox community, in Ganesh's honor, will be mirroring this energy
from across the world, nestled in the sacred forests and foothills of
Deerfields, for three days and two nights. Special opening sun dance ceremony! For more info see this page.
Sept 17-18 (Fri-Sat) VARIOUS... Dirty Dancing Family Festival "Dirty Dancing" fans of all ages will experience the magic of Johnny and Baby at Lake Lure. Friday 7pm: Lakeside screening of Dirty Dancing at Firefly Cove. Bring a blanket or chair. Donations accepted. Saturday 9am-4pm: The outdoor dance festival features entertainment by Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs, DJ Harry Turner, Billy Scott & The Party Prophets, storytellers, shag-dancing competitions, family-friendly games and more. $20/$10 children. Proceeds benefiting The Isothermal Foundation Performing Arts Center, Hospice of Rutherford County and the Lake Lure Youth Center. Info: (877)-625-2725 or see the website.
Sept 17 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Dead Sea Squirrels (Cathy Mason/Craig Edwards- fiddles/banjo, Henry Yoshimura-guitar) with caller
Beth Molaro. Advanced Dance: Not recommended for new dancers. Little or no teaching/walk throughs. Faster and more complex dances.
For more information see the website
Sept 18 (Saturday) VARIOUS... Concert in the Park 7-9 p.m. every Saturday through September at Biltmore Park Town Square (Long Shoals Road at exit 37 off I-26). Featuring The Lazybirds. The free performances are held in Cecil Park outside of Brixx Pizza and Hickory Tavern Grill and Raw Bar. See complete schedule on this page.
Sept 18 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Jupiter Road with Jack Mitchell calling. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $4 students.
For more information see the website
Sept 18 (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. Music by Dead Sea Squirrels (Cathy Mason/Craig Edwards- fiddles/banjo, Henry Yoshimura-guitar) with 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.
Sept 24-26 (Fri-Sun) FESTIVAL... Greek Festival Friday and Saturday 11am to 9pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Cumberland Avenue in Asheville. Featuring authentic Greek food and pastries, Greek folk dancing, live Greek music, gifts, groceries, and jewelry from Greece, cafenion (Greek coffee shop) and cultural education presentations.
Sept 24 (Friday) CONTRA... CityDance 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Landmark Hall in Taylors, SC. Music by Boys Of Buncombe (Steve Trismen, Steve Burnside) with
Rob Harper calling. Beginner Session: 7:30 Dance:8:00 - 11:00. For more info see the website.
Sept 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. Music by Ed Baggott & Elsie Peterson
with caller Jennie Wakefield. 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 25 (Saturday) VARIOUS... Concert in the Park 7-9 p.m. every Saturday through September at Biltmore Park Town Square (Long Shoals Road at exit 37 off I-26). Featuring Underhill Rose. The free performances are held in Cecil Park outside of Brixx Pizza and Hickory Tavern Grill and Raw Bar. See complete schedule on this page.
 Sept 26 (Sunday) ZYDECO...Rosie Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys at the
Grey Eagle in Asheville. 5pm dance lessons, 6pm dance starts. $12 advance / $14 day of show. Dancing room only. Advance tickets are available online and at local outlets. For more about the band see this page.
Sept 26 (Sunday) SWING... One Leg Up 7:30pm at Barley's Taproom in downtown Asheville. For more about the band see the website.
Oct 1 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Featuring Fiddlewitch (Laurie Fisher, Karen Gaughan, Skip Metheny and Art Shuster) with Adina Gordon calling. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.
Oct 2 (Saturday) FESTIVAL... Blue Ridge Pride Festival on Lexington Avenue in downtown Asheville. From fabulous drag to down and dirty funk, from local to national acts, Blue Ridge Pride is going to keep you singing and dancing all day. For more info see the website.
Oct 2 (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. Music by Catch And Release (June Advincula- keyboard, Lou Gelfond– fiddle) with caller Hank Morris. 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 2-3 (Sat-Sun) FESTIVAL... Folk School Fall Festival 10am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown NC, seven miles east of Murphy. A celebration of our rich Appalachian heritage. Fine craft, craft-making demonstrations, music and dance performances, kids' activities and tasty food. Bluegrass, folk, gospel and Celtic music both Saturday and Sunday. Clogging, Morris, Scottish, and Garland performances. Adults: $5, Kids 12-17: $3, Under 12: Free. For more info see this page.
Oct 8-10 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA... Mountain Madness #2 Contra Dance starts 8pm Friday at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Hot Point String Band and Appalachian Storm with Nils Fredland and Hank Morris calling.
For more information see the website
Oct 9 (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. Music by Four Mule Pile-Up (Andy Brooks-fiddle, Barb Massey-banjo, Don Massey-bass, Briggs Hamilton –guitar) with caller Margaret Mathews. 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 14-17 (Thurs-Sun) FESTIVAL... Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) at Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain, NC. Featuring The Indigo Girls, Playing for Change Band, The Wailers, Leon Redbone, Hot Club of Cowtown and more! Details and tickets on the website.
Oct 22 (Friday) CONTRA... CityDance 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Landmark Hall in Taylors, SC. Music by Microchasm (Laura Legnick - fiddle, Roger Gold - guitar) with Kathy Anderson calling. Beginner Session: 7:30 Dance:8:00 - 11:00. For more info see the website.
Oct 24 (Sunday) CONTRA / WALTZ... Contra And Waltz 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Wildcat (Laurie Fisher, Karen Gaughan, Nic Coker) and caller
Seth Tepfer. Potluck: 12:30; Waltz: 1:30; Contra Dance: 2:00-5:00. 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 30 (Saturday) CONTRA... Monster Mash! All Day Dance 2:00 PM - midnight at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Music by Steamshovel with callers Diane Silver and Keith Cornette Eustis. Dance 2-5, potluck 6:30, dance:8-9:30, Costume Parade-9:30, Dance 10-12. No Preregistration Required; Costume Parade @ Night. 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 30 (Saturday) CONTRA... Halloween Contra Dance
7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Dennis Spring & Sons of Full Moon with Dean Snipes calling. Costumes recommended. For more information see the website
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