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May 31, 2007
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Transformational Belly Dance taught by Mizilca. Mondays, June 11-July 30, 6:30-8 pm; $96 at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, 225 W. State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711, 828-669-0930. Transformational Belly Dance is Mizilca's unique approach to
preserving the tradition of belly dance as a woman's sacred form of movement, brought forward into a spiritual practice, a fitness regime, a social concurrence, and a performance art. Visit
Mizilca's website. (Minimum
of 5 students for class to make.)
Learn To Shag! at Southside Dance Studio, 3445 Hendersonville Road (Hwy 25 South) Fletcher, NC, 828-684-2118. Call Cy Miller at 828-674-5432 or email cymiller@bellsouth.net; or JoAnn Kiser, 828-712-9515 or kiserja@charter.net
The Asheville International Folk Dancers dance every Tuesday at 7:30 at The Harvest House on Kenilworth Road until about 9:00. No partner, no cost. Teaching provided. 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.
TwoStepCarolina Call or e-mail for information about
upcoming classes or availability
to teach Two Step in your facility. Email Joe and Patsy Gibson
or call 828-667-1870 or see the website at twostepcarolina.com
Western Swing Music and Open Dancing 8-11 PM
Saturdays at The Diamond K Dance Ranch in
Maggie Valley, NC.
Music by Terry Rogers and the Full House Band. A Family Place to Dance -
Non Alcoholic. Call 828-926-7735 for more info.
 Beginning Clogging for Kids (ages 6-11) 9:30 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. on Saturdays.
Sliding scale -- $50-$70 for 6 week session. No experience necessary. See
gracefamilymusic.com email Ellie Grace or call (828) 252-6319.
Beginning Clogging for Teens and Adults (ages 12-100) 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. on Saturdays
Sliding scale -- $60-$90 for 6 week session
No experience necessary. See
gracefamilymusic.com email Ellie Grace or call (828) 252-6319.
Percussive Dance Sampler 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Saturdays. Sliding scale $60-$90 for 6 week session
For dancers with any experience in a percussive dance style! Among the styles explored in this sampler class will be Clogging, Irish Stepdancing, Rhythm Tap, and Body Percussion. See
gracefamilymusic.com email Ellie Grace or call (828) 252-6319.
Swing Dance at Studio 4 now every Tuesday
night at Studio 4 in The Fortune Building, West Asheville. Starts at 8.30pm.
DJ'd jazz and blues. $3.00 at the door. For more information see swingasheville.com
Swing Dance at Mela every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at Mela Restaurant in downtown Asheville. Cost: $4. For more information see swingasheville.com
Salsa P’alante! every Friday at Mela Indian Restaurant - 70 N. Lexington Ave.. 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 Company Salseros 828 leads a free footwork lesson at 10:30 pm The sexiest dance venue in Asheville. No smoking, great Margaritas, friendly staff. Dance starts at 10:30 p.m. $5 Once a month - Live Salsa with Nuevo Montuno - check calendar.
Swing Dance at Studio 4 now every Tuesday
night at Studio 4 in The Fortune Building, West Asheville. Starts at 8.30pm.
DJ'd jazz and blues. $3.00 at the door. For more information see swingasheville.com
Swing Dance at Mela every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at Mela Restaurant in downtown Asheville. Cost: $4. For more information see swingasheville.com
 Old Europe @ Z-Lounge Salsa Night every Wednesday, 41 N Lexington, Downtown Asheville. With Dj Latinparty. Free salsa classes by Fabian start at 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Cover $5. Dress to Impress. For more information (828) 216-1452 Andres Montoya or email.
Andres Montoya and Jubelin Ramirez teach Salsa Basic I Mondays 6:30 to 7:30 and Salsa Basic II
8:00 to 9:00; and Intermediate I Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 at Decades Bar & Grill. More Information (828)
216-1452. For more information (828) 216-1452 Andres Montoya or email.
"First Saturday" Milonga every month
at Filo, 1155 Tunnel Rd. 7:30-10PM. $5.
Coffee and pastries available for purchase. For more info see tangoasheville.com
"Tango Tuesdays" at the Joli Rouge, 130 College St Asheville
7pm-10pm Downstairs- Non-smoking.
Starting with an ALL LEVEL class by Karen Jaffe at 7pm,
Followed then from 8pm-10pm, by a
"Casual Milonga", social tango
dancing (the dance party)...
DJ music,
traditional and "nuevo" tango mix.. $10.
class/milonga ; $5 after
8pm. Joli Rouge requires all patrons be members or a guest of a
member. $5. to join, or come as Karen's guest for Tango Tuesdays....
For more information, contact Karen at kjsummit@hotmail.com or
Raith at the Joli Rouge,
jolirougebooking@gmail.com
The Asheville Movement Collective! The 10:30 Sunday morning Sweat Your Prayers - Five Rhythms Sacred Movement/Free Dance group has a new name:
The Asheville Movement Collective!
The Asheville Movement Collective meets every Sunday @ 10:30 to NOON at the Asheville Arts Center at 308 Merrimon Ave. $5 donation / first time free.
If you enjoy moving, dancing and celebrating individually & collectively you are welcome.
Ladies Leading Ladies in Asheville offers women the opportunity to learn to lead or follow in classes designed to meet the needs of same sex couples. Core classes include the basic fundamentals of waltz, foxtrot, tango, and Latin and swing dances. No partner is required, all women are welcome. For more information visit LadiesLeadingLadies.com or call (828) 768-7141.
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 during the workshop period each week. Admission is $5/person. Call 654-9708 for more information and driving directions or visit
their website.
Argentine Tango, the dance of passion! ...
Tango Asheville hosts
a practica on Sundays 7pm-9pm (except 2nd SUN)
at Asheville Arts Center, $6.
2nd Sun practica at Z lounge- 6pm-9pm, NO COVER. (Please enjoy a
coffee or
snack from Old Europe while dancing).
1st &3rd Sat Milonga (social dance party) at Filo- 1155 Tunnel
Rd.
7;30p-10pm, $5.
308 Merrimon Avenue.
Visit www.tangoasheville.com or call Ava Carr at 258-3825 if you have questions.
Greenville Swings ... every tues @ Handlebar
- lesson at 7 pm, dancing at 8 pm - For more information email
Paul@SwingReview.com
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CLASSES
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Afro-Cuban Dance Class with Live Drums
Drop in Mondays 8:30–9:30 pm - Rumbas, Yoruba, Arara, Congo. Future of Tradition Studios. $10/class, This class helps you isolate body movement, ground yourself, understand the roots of Salsa music, and release stress!
Future of Tradition Studio, River District - check: salseros828.comor call Maria 252.9286
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 are a family-oriented, precision clogging team from Asheville, NC. Our #1 priority is to have fun! No experience necessary! Affordable classes for all ages!
Wednesdays: Beginner 7-7:45 PM, Tuesdays: Intermediate 1 6:00 - 6:45 PM, Intermediate 2 6:45 - 8:00 PM & Advanced 8:00-8:30 PM. Only $35/8-week session (2 full months!) at the Oakley Recreation Center. Classes taught by certified instructor, Kate Guzy. 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.
275-3693
info@swingthis.net
www.swingthis.net
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.
Salsa Instruction In Greenville, SC. Learn
to dance "LA style" Salsa. No partner necessary. Classes
are held at the English Theatre Arts Dance Studio on Woodruff
Rd, Greenville, SC. Cost is $40. For more info call 864-284-0737
(John or Jennifer) or visit their
website
Belly Dancing Classes
7:30-9:15pm Thursdays at Namaste
Yoga & Healing Center, 57 Broadway, downtown Asheville.
Taught by Mizilca. Kids Belly Dancing Class at 4:00-4:45pm.
For more information, call 253-6985.
Salsa 6 week Workshops with Salseros 828 Dance Company: See salseros828.com or call Maria 252.9286
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TEACHERS
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Swing Dance Lessons
Sosh & Gina.
Group & Private Lessons for Lindy Hop, East Coast/Jitterbug,
Charleston, Jazz.
www.dancelindy.com
Cell: 301-4608 or Email: info@dancelindy.com
Salsa Lessons with
Maria-guajira Trade options avail. Call Maria at 252-9286 or email
English Country Dance Lessons with Frederick Park and 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 email. On the
web at
tangoasheville.com or
Tango Gypsies Yahoo group
Asheville Ballroom Dance Center - For more info
see ashevilleballroom.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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May 31 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College. Community Open Band and Reunion Fundraiser Led by Suzanne Hosch &
Mark Mueller - open mic for callers. Come join the band or call a dance. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
June 1 (Friday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. Dances begin at 7:30 and continue until 10:30 P.M. (Join in helping keep the dances thriving by volunteering!) Dances with a teacher and recorded music: $4. Dances with a teacher and live music: $7. Dances held 1st Friday of each month and the Saturday that follows 2 weeks later (usually). See the website for more information.
 June 1-3 (Friday-Sunday) FESTIVAL... Asheville Music Jamboree at Deerfields, 20 minutes south of Asheville in the Mills River Community. Featuring Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Avett Brothers, Acoustic Syndicate, Keller Williams & the WMD'S, Donna the Buffalo, Toubab Krewe, Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band, Menage, The Afromotive, Jen and the Juice and more. Visit amjam.net or call (828)505-1123 for more information.
June 1 (Friday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. Dances begin at 7:30 and continue until 10:30 P.M. (Join in helping keep the dances thriving by volunteering!) Dances with a teacher and recorded music: $4. Dances with a teacher and live music: $7. Dances held 1st Friday of each month and the Saturday that follows 2 weeks later (usually). See the website for more information.
June 1-3 (Friday-Sunday) TANGO-BLUES FUSION... Buenos Aires Blues brought to you by Shorty George Productions at the Flynn Dance Center, 828 Tulip Ave, Knoxville, TN. This workshop is about building something out of the tools from two already-established traditions. That means understanding history : social, musical, and dance. It will also mean expanding musical and dance boundaries. The teachers and DJs have a wide range of styles and opinions; attendees will be exposed to both traditional and modern techniques, both traditional and modern music. For more information and schedule, see buenosairesblues.com
 June 2 (Saturday) WORKSHOP ...Release the Dancer Within! Women in Motion:
Dancing Through Life Playshop with Shelli SuZanne.
1:00–5:00 PM at One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Avenue, Suite 3A, downtown Asheville. Come explore your
graceful, dramatic, elusive, spontaneous, free-spirited, beautiful self! This playshop offers you an opportunity to give story to your body’s
expressive nature. Shelli will present a mixture of creative arts to help draw out your dancer. No prior training is necessary. All ages and abilities are welcome! Cost: $55 ($40 if paid by May 18). 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 call 828.225.1904 or visit onecenteryoga.com
 June 2 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm
at River Falls Lodge
above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented
by the Harvest Moon
Folk Society. Featuring Holy Coyote (Laurie Fisher, Karen Gaughan, Larry Enloe and Dave Marcus) with caller Seth Tepfer. 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. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643
or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net
June 2 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance at the Kingsport Renaissance Center in Kingsport, TN at 1200 E. Center Street at 8:00 PM. Performing for the event with be the Contrarians from West Virginia. The caller is Knoxville’s Nick Boulet. A class for beginners will be held at 7:30 PM. All dances are taught. No partner is necessary. Every contra dance event is smoke and alcohol free. Families are welcome. Admission to the dance is $7, HJDS members $5 and students are $4. For more information, call David Wiley at 423-913-3246 or see the website.
 June 2 (Saturday) SALSA ...Salsa Styling Workshops - Salsa Dance Social And New Studio Opening Ladies Spins and Shines - 2-3pm
Men's Spins and Shines - 3 - 4 p.m. $10/person. 4-5pm Specialty Class (Bachata, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Lifts and Tricks, etc)
$8/person, no partner needed, Check Web Calendar for details. Drop in - No registration needed. Salsa Dance Social and New Studio Opening 9-12 pm. Come join us in our newly renovated Studio, Terpsicorps, 129 Roberts St. Salseros 828 will host this event with Shines, Ruedas, Rumbas, and a Cuban dance theme throughout the evening. Salseros 828 will perform! Live percussion with the drummers from Afro-Cuban Dance class! $5 admission / all ages welcome. BYOB!
More info: salseros828.com Maria (828) 252.9286
June 4 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey
Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Curious George (Laura Lengnick, Paul Moore) w/ John Combs calling.
$6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.
June 7 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College. Contra Rebels (Todd Clewell, Henry Kowetzky) w/ Rick Mohr calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
June 8 (Friday) SWING... Swing Dance at Filo Coffee and Pastry Shop, 1155 Tunnel Road. 8-10 pm, with a basic swing dance lesson at 7.30. Music by Swing Away (Lew Gelfond, fiddle and vocals; Guy Morganstein, guitar and vocals; and April Zace, vocals). This building has a great wood floor for dancing, good room size, great pastries and coffee. Filo is located right past the Ingles and Dunham Music, going East on Tunnel Road, across the street from the VA Hospital. Parking is in back of the building. Cost is $5. Held every second and fourth Friday.
June 8 (Friday) CONTRA ...Advance Dance Contra Dance 8-11 pm
at River Falls Lodge
above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented
by the Harvest Moon
Folk Society. Featuring Rocket Boys (Cailen Cambell and Tom Troszak) with Diane Silver calling.
NOT FOR BEGINNERS OR NEW DANCERS!
Admission $8. Info: 864-885-0643
or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net
June 9 (Saturday) CONTRA... Boone Country Dancers First Saturday Dance at the Apple Barn at Valle Crucis, NC. Featuring Contrazz with Dean Snipes calling
New dancers workshop at 7:30 PM, Dance starts at 8:00 PM
Admission is $7. $3 for high school students and younger.
Info and directions at website: boonecountrydancers.org
June 9 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm
at River Falls Lodge
above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented
by the Harvest Moon
Folk Society. Featuring Contra Rebels (Todd Clewell, Henry Koretsky and Bruce Campbell) with caller John Combs. 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. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643
or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net
June 11 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey
Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Cailen Campbell & Tom Troszak w/ Margaret Mathews calling.
$6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.
June 13 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Beginners session at 7:30, dance from 8 till 10:30. Cost is $7 for 18 or over, $4 for ages 14 thru 17. Sponsored by Harvest Moon Folk Society. See the website for more information.
 June 14 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College. Mock Turtle Soup (Pearl Mueller, Chris Holleman, Willie Repoley) w/ Anne Marie Walter calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
June 15 (Friday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. Dances begin at 7:30 and continue until 10:30 P.M. (Join in helping keep the dances thriving by volunteering!) Dances with a teacher and recorded music: $4. Dances with a teacher and live music: $7. Dances held 1st Friday of each month and the Saturday that follows 2 weeks later (usually). See the website for more information.
June 15 (Friday) SWING...
One Leg Up Opener for Downtown After Five in downtown Asheville.
 June 15-16 (Friday-Sunday) CONTRA... Asheville Summer Soirée 2007 at Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College. Featuring The Burning Gods with Barbara Groh calling. Workshops will likely include:
Waltzing, Swing, Musician’s Workshop, Callers’ Workshop, Yoga, Square Dancing, and more! Friday 6PM Registration, 8PM Welcome Soirée; Saturday 9AM-5PM Workshops; Afternoon square dance; 6PM Catered Dinner (must pre-register); 8PM Soirée Dansanté & Follies; Sunday 10:30 AM Waltzing
12-3PM Farewell Soirée For more information see see website, email avlcontra@bellsouth.net or call (828) 255-9905.
June 15 (Friday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8 pm at Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, TN. Goose Bone Prophets (Laura Lengnick, Roger Gold, Jeff Hersk) with caller Beth Molaro.
Class for beginners at 7:30pm. For more information, see the website.
 June 18 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey
Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring House Red (Shawn Brenneman, Jonathan Theilan,
Owen Morrison) w/Scott Higgs calling.
$6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com website.
June 21 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College. House Red (Shawn Brenneman, Jonathan Theilan,
Owen Morrison) w/ Scott Higgs calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
June 22 (Friday) SWING... Swing Dance at Filo Coffee and Pastry Shop, 1155 Tunnel Road. 8-10 pm, with a basic swing dance lesson at 7.30. Music by Swing Away (Lew Gelfond, fiddle and vocals; Guy Morganstein, guitar and vocals; and April Zace, vocals). This building has a great wood floor for dancing, good room size, great pastries and coffee. Filo is located right past the Ingles and Dunham Music, going East on Tunnel Road, across the street from the VA Hospital. Parking is in back of the building. Cost is $5. Held every second and fourth Friday.
June 22 (Friday) SWING...
One Leg Up at Jack of the Wood in downtown Asheville.
June 23 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm
at River Falls Lodge
above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented
by the Harvest Moon
Folk Society. Featuring Goosebone Prophets with Ann Fallon 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. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643
or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net
 June 25 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey
Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Wild Goose Chase (Bob Kogut, Karen Gaughan, Art Shuster,
Skip Metheny) w/ Roberta Kogut calling.
$6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.
June 27 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring Blue Ridge Rounders (Bob and Amy Buckingham) with caller Dean Snipes. Beginners session at 7:30, dance from 8 till 10:30. Cost is $7 for 18 or over, $4 for ages 14 thru 17. Sponsored by Harvest Moon Folk Society. See the website for more information.
June 28 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College. The Mars Hillbillies (Bob Gregory, Hilary Dirlam, Hunt Mallet,
Jacques Lewin) w/ Hank Morris calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
 June 30 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance
at at Hendersonville VFW Hall, 8 - 11 PM. Presented by the Folk Horizons. Music provided by Dancing Bears with dances called by Barbara Groh. Admission $8 at the door. Free ice cream at the break! Swing Dance Workshop precedes the dance. Info: 828-994-2094 or Folk Horizons Web site.
June 30 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Jonesborough Days "Day of Dance" noon-9 pm at Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, TN. The Elftones & Land of Sky with callers Diane Silver & Hank Morris. Contras, Squares & Waltzes in the air-conditioned Visitors Center. For more information, see the website.
July 6 (Friday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. Dances begin at 7:30 and continue until 10:30 P.M. (Join in helping keep the dances thriving by volunteering!) Dances with a teacher and recorded music: $4. Dances with a teacher and live music: $7. Dances held 1st Friday of each month and the Saturday that follows 2 weeks later (usually). See the website for more information.
July 7 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8 pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, TN. Steam Shovel (Roger Gold & David White) with caller Adina Gordon. Class for beginners at 7:30pm. For more information, see the website.
July 7 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm
at River Falls Lodge
above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented
by the Harvest Moon
Folk Society. Featuring Spring Chickens (Rob, Beth, Ben, Art, McLane) 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. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643
or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net
 July 13-15 (Friday-Sunday) SWING ...Sugar Foot Stomp! in Asheville. A weekend dedicated to old-fashioned swing. We will crank up those classic early-jazz tunes and get down and dirty with classes in Peabody, 20's Charleston, Solo Jazz, and more. Extensive class sessions on these and other rare early swing styles is the inspiration for Sugar Foot Stomp! Our featured instructors, Chad & Midori from New York, are outstanding dancers, choreographers, and dance researchers, and in 2004 took first place in the Fast Dance Division of the American Lindy Hop Championships with a Peabody and 20's Charleston performance. Filling out this weekend's hot schedule of classes with some Lindy Charleston and Jazz movement sessions are Michael & Jaya from Asheville, NC, who, in addition to organizing Lindy Focus (1-5) and Southern Belle Swing Bash (1-2), have taught workshops throughout the region including Orlando, Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, Charleston, Greenville, Asheville, Raleigh, Greensboro, Charlotte, Blacksburg, and Pittsburgh. For more information or to register see sugarftstomp.com
July 13 (Friday) CONTRA ...Advance Dance Contra Dance 8-11 pm
at River Falls Lodge
above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented
by the Harvest Moon
Folk Society. Band TBA with Seth Tepher calling.
NOT FOR BEGINNERS OR NEW DANCERS!
Admission $8. Info: 864-885-0643
or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net
July 14 (Saturday) CONTRA... Boone Country Dancers First Saturday Dance at the Apple Barn at Valle Crucis, NC. Featuring Land Of Sky (Paul Moore, Laura Lengnick and Roger Gold) with Adina Gordon calling.
New dancers workshop at 7:30 PM, Dance starts at 8:00 PM.
Admission is $7. $3 for high school students and younger.
Info and directions at website: boonecountrydancers.org
July 14 (Saturday) SALSA ...Salsa Styling Workshops Ladies Spins and Shines - 2-3pm
Men's Spins and Shines - 3 - 4 p.m. $10/person. 4-5pm Specialty Class (Bachata, Cumbia, Cha Cha Cha, Lifts and Tricks, etc)
$8/person, no partner needed, Check Web Calendar for details. Drop in - No registration needed.
More info: salseros828.com Maria (828) 252.9286
July 21 (Saturday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. Dances begin at 7:30 and continue until 10:30 P.M. (Join in helping keep the dances thriving by volunteering!) Dances with a teacher and recorded music: $4. Dances with a teacher and live music: $7. Dances held 1st Friday of each month and the Saturday that follows 2 weeks later (usually). See the website for more information.
July 21 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm
at River Falls Lodge
above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented
by the Harvest Moon
Folk Society. Featuring Blue Ridge Rounders with Dean Snipes 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. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643
or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net
July 27 (Friday) SWING...
One Leg Up at Belle Chere Festival in downtown Asheville - 5 PM at the Lexington Ave Stage.
July 28 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm
at River Falls Lodge
above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented
by the Harvest Moon
Folk Society. Caller and band 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. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643
or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net
July 29 (Sunday) SWING...
One Leg Up at Barley's in downtown Asheville after Belle Chere.
Aug 4 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8 pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, TN. Toss The Possum with caller Laurie Fisher. Class for beginners at 7:30pm. For more information, see the website.
Aug 4 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm
at River Falls Lodge
above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented
by the Harvest Moon
Folk Society. Caller and band 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. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643
or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net
Aug 10-12 (Fri-Sunday) WALTZ / CONTRA... Old Farmer’s Ball Reunion Dance Weekend 2007 at Camp Merrimac - Black Mountain NC.
The Official Dance Weekend of the Old Farmer's Ball Dance Community in Swannanoa 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. More info John Combs 253-3994 jcombs@main.nc.us or Bob Hileman plumbob@main.nc.us or see http://www.oldfarmersball.com/reunion.htm
Aug 10 (Friday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. Dances begin at 7:30 and continue until 10:30 P.M. (Join in helping keep the dances thriving by volunteering!) Dances with a teacher and recorded music: $4. Dances with a teacher and live music: $7. Dances held 1st Friday of each month and the Saturday that follows 2 weeks later (usually). See the website for more information.
Aug 10 (Friday) CONTRA ...Advance Dance Contra Dance 8-11 pm
at River Falls Lodge
above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented
by the Harvest Moon
Folk Society. Featuring Euphoria String Band (Bob Kogut, Joe Hasty, Reggie Harris, Patick Couch and others)
with Roberta Kogut calling.
NOT FOR BEGINNERS OR NEW DANCERS!
Admission $8. Info: 864-885-0643
or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net
Aug 10-11 (Friday-Saturday) TAP DANCE... Hoofin' Ground - The Charlotte Areas First and Only Tap Festival and Show Back To Shake Shuffle and Slide. New This Year: Location - Matthews Community Center and Theatre; New prices for workshop and show tickets. Saturday Nights show featuring artists Jason Janas, Acia Gray, Derick Grant, Matt Shields, Michelle Dorrance, Maurice Chestnut. For more information contact Pam Janas at softtaps@yahoo.com or 704-795-7656. This is the one Tap Event you don’t want to miss!
Aug 11 (Saturday) SWING...
One Leg Up at Westville Pub in Asheville.
Aug 11 (Saturday) CONTRA... Boone Country Dancers First Saturday Dance at the Apple Barn at Valle Crucis, NC. Featuring Whistlin' Rufus with Doug Singleton calling.
New dancers workshop at 7:30 PM, Dance starts at 8:00 PM.
Admission is $7. $3 for high school students and younger.
Info and directions at website: boonecountrydancers.org
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