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"Silver" Level Cha Cha
Ted & Kimberly Ross teach this class for intermediate to advanced social
ballroom dancers. In this "Silver" level class, you will learn more
elaborate movements, syncopation and technique to further enhance your
American Style Cha Cha. This 6-week series starts Tuesday, May 12th at
7:00PM at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek
Rd., Asheville). $60 for 6-week series. For more information call (828) 333-8333 or
send an email.
"Silver" Level Waltz
Ted & Kimberly Ross teach this class for intermediate to advanced social
ballroom dancers. In this "Silver" level class, you will learn more
elaborate movements, syncopation and technique to further enhance your
American Style Waltz. This 6-week series starts Wednesday, May 13th at
8:00PM at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek
Rd., Asheville). $60 for 6-week series. For more information call (828) 333-8333 or
send an email.
Lindy Hop @ The Hop
Swing Dancing at The Hop Ice Cream Shop on Merrimon Ave, Asheville.
Every Sunday 2pm from May 2nd until Autumn. For more info see swingasheville.com.
Appalachian Clogging Classes Beginner Clogging
Tuesdays: May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009. Advanced Beginner Clogging
Tuesdays: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009. 6:00-7:00 p.m. French Broad Food Coop, Upstairs
To register, call 683-8433 or send name and contact info to
this email by May 1 or May 29.
$48 for each series or $13 per class.
Bring water, shoes that slide, and clothes to sweat in.
Instructor: Linda Block.
Ballroom Dance Night every Thursday from 8pm until midnight at Decades, 81 Broadway St.
in Asheville. Roger Buckner
hosting. Decades is
a smoke-free full service restaurant and bar. For more info
see the website.
Abbeville's Regency Dance Society offers English Country Dance instructions
twice a month at New Hope Presbyterian Church on Highway 71 across from the
Wright Middle School in Abbeville, SC. All dances taught and called.
For directions: see this page.
Vollie and the Leadfoot Vipers, a jazz/swing trio consisting of Vollie
McKenzie, Jeff Hersk and Hank Bones, play "ole'time jazz" at the Wedge
Brewery (125 Roberts St.), near Clingman Bridge, every Sunday from 5-8pm.
Zydeco at the Eleven on Grove
Zydeco dances and lessons. Now 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month.
Zydeco dance lesson ($2) starts at 8pm followed
by zydeco dance to CDs ($5) 8:30-11.
For info send an email.
Columbia International Folk Dancing continues every Monday, 7-9 PM in
Columbia, SC. We meet for a FREE evening of ethnic and traditional dancing. Partners not needed; beginners and friends welcome. Requests
honored; instruction given as needed. Please bring clean, non-marking,
smooth-soled shoes. For directions and more information, contact Marguerite
at (803) 743-0731 or send an email.
FREE Nia dance party on the 2nd Saturday of EVERY month, 7 - 8:30 PM at
South Asheville Yoga. Enjoy a fun mix of Nia and freedance.
Come with or without a partner. All ages welcome (including children with
adults).
This is a smoke-and-alcohol-free event. For more info see
NiaWave.blogspot.com.
White Horse Black Mountain,
a new 4400 square-ft. concrete-floor venue, is available as a venue for dance events.
Should you know of folks who might want to hear about or see White Horse
Black Mountain, or if you would, call at (828)
669-0816, or visit the website.
Ballroom Dancing at the Asheville Ballroom Dance Centre. New
class session starts every 6 Weeks, beginner through advanced. Meet new
friends, exercise and attend weekly dance parties. All lead instructors are
certified. For more please call Phil 828-274-8320,
send an email or come by 991 Sweeten
Creek Road, located just 1/2 mile south
of I-40 exit 51. For more info see ashevilleballroom.com.
Line Dancing Classes at the
Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre every Thursday at 6:00pm. Enroll now! Only
$10 per class. Meet new friends and exercise. For more please call Phil
828-274-8320, send an email or come
by 991 Sweeten Creek Road, just
1/2 mile south of I-40 exit 51. For more info see ashevilleballroom.com.
Salsa Dancing at the Asheville Ballroom Dance Centre, Sunday Salsa Nights
once a month 8:30-10:30. For more information call Phil 828-274-8320,
send an email or come by 991 Sweeten
Creek Road, just 1/2 mile south
of I-40 exit 51. For more info see ashevilleballroom.com.
Shag Classes at Southside Dance Studio,
3445 Hendersonville Hwy,
Fletcher, NC.
6 week session-
Beginners @ 7:15 ;
Intermediate @ 8:00.
Contact
Cy Miller at 674-5432 or
JoAnn Kiser at 712-9515
or by email.
Dance workshops with Missy Lindsey
at Southeastern Sports,
1700 Hendersonville Rd.,
Asheville NC. 6:00 PM - Intermediate Cha Cha ;
7:00 PM - Beginner/Intermediate West Coast Swing ;
8:00 PM - Dance Practice. Classes are $10.00 per person, if you sign up for a second class it is
$5.00 per perso. Dance practice is included in your workshop fee; the dance practice alone is $5.00 per person.
For more information call 828-712-8121 or send an email.
Classes at Reuter
YMCA in Biltmore Park off Long Shoals Road. Fran and Robert Ackley are currently teaching Basic Rhumba classes on
Tuesday nights from 7:30 to 10:00PM. Basic ChaCha classes on Tuesday nights from 7:30 to
10:00PM. Contact Fran and Robert Ackley at 698-5517 or send an email for
more information. Call the Reuter YMCA to register at 651-9622.
Classes w/ Pipi at Terpsicorps: 129 Roberts St, Asheville. Friday Fusion @ 5pm: jamaican dancehall, hiphop, bellydance, and
african uniquely fused into each session with a focus on form. Class
consists of strengthening stretches, introduction to moves, repetitions,
combos and choreography later in the season. All levels
welcome. 18 and up
please. Sweaty Sunday Hiphop @ 3: Covering floats,
walks, slides, steps, pop n lock, and diverse styles for half the class and
top rocks, drops, floor work and stalls with a concious cooldown. Previous dance background recommended.
For info call Pipi at (828)505-2976 or send an email.
The Ballroom Dance Club of Hendersonville dance every Friday evening at the
Annex of the Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy. FREE dance lessons by Fran & Robert Ackley from 7 - 7:30 pm., followed with social dancing until 10pm every Friday. CHA-CHA lessons in May. Non-members $5/per person at the door. Refreshments provided in a friendly
atmosphere. Call the Op House at 692-0575 or send an email
Salsa Dance Lessons Now offered in Black Mountain!
For more information call 828-664-0400.
Christey Carwile has taught Latin dance in Southern Illinois for six
years. She specializes in Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, and Afro-Latin Dance
forms. She regularly teaches Cardio Salsa (a Latin Dance Fitness class)
at Cheshire Fitness Center in Black Mountain and helps direct the
Student Salsa Association at Warren Wilson College where she works as a
Professor of Anthropology.
Beginning SAMBA Class
6:00-7:00 PM.
Come shake off the winter blues by learning the ballroom version of the
dance of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival! No partner necessary, having fun
required! Taught by Lisa Puckett at Asheville Ballroom and Dance Center,
991 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC.
$10 per class ~For more information call 243-6613 or by email.
New Bellydance Classes with Lisa Zahiya TUESDAYS:
6-7 Beginner Bellydance (Drop-in anytime) ; 7:10-8:10
Bellydance Drills & Skills (Drop-in anytime) ; 8:20-9:30
Advanced Topics in Middle Eastern Dance (by enrollment only - please contact Lisa for more info).
THURSDAYS:
7:10-8:10
Yoga for Dancers with Emily (Drop in anytime) ;
8:20-9:30
Hip Hop with Lisa & Pipi (Drop in anytime). All classes are located in downtown Asheville - enter Carolina Lane from Woodfin Street and look for the "Studio Zahiya" sign.
Call for directions or with questions - 828.242.7595. Drop in classes $12. Any 4 classes $40. Any 8 classes $72.
Unlimited classes $90. For more info see lisazahiya.com.
"Tango Tuesdays" at Club Eleven, 11 Grove St, Downtown Asheville, off Patton Ave. Argentine Tango - Fundamentals classes each week with Karen Jaffe 7p-8p, followed by a practica until 8:30 PM, then a "milonga" or social dance party 8:30 to 10:30 PM. Classes run in an 8 week cycle, drop ins always welcome! No partner needed $10/all, $5. after 8pm ( also free to go downstairs to swing social at no extra cost!) tangogypsies.com for details of this and other events.
Swing dance lessons start first Tuesday of every month at Eleven
on Grove in Asheville.
Beginner Lindy Hop: 7pm - 8pm ;
Intermediate classes 6pm
- 7pm. Group classes and private tuition in Lindy Hop swing, east coast
swing, balboa, 20s and 30s Charleston.
For more information:
send an email or visit swingasheville.com
Call Marc: 828 301 7629
Asheville Bellydance 90 Biltmore Avenue 28801 above the Co-Op. Ongoing Classes with DeLacey Santini!
Dance Drills, Creative Conditioning & Amazing Isolations. Staging, facial expression, posture & performance presence will also be addressed. See video. World Spirit bellydance class schedule:
Thursdays:
Level I-II with Onça 7-8pm ;
Level II-III with DeLacey 8-9pm.
Class fees:
$12 drop-in anytime!
$45 for one class per week for a calendar month ; $70 for both classes for a calendar month.
$85 for two month intensive with DeLacey.
Cash, Checks & PayPal accepted. For info send an email .
Beginning Appalachian Clogging
Studio located in North Asheville/Woodfin. With clear, step-by-step instruction and lots of
good humor and encouragement from your teacher, you will be kicking up your
heels and making music with your feet in no time at all. No experience
needed!
Register in advance by sending an email or call (828) 252-6319.
Beginning Cape Breton Step Dancing
Sliding scale: 4-week session for $40-$65.
Come explore the driving rhythms and beautiful style
of this percussive dance from Cape Breton Island in Canada. No experience
is necessary. For more info send an email or call (828) 252-6319.
Southside Dance Studio in Fletcher
Serving Asheville, Hendersonville & Fletcher.
We welcome students from age 4 through adult and offer professional training in
* Ballet
* Tap
* Jazz
* Hip-Hop
* Shag
* Ballroom Dancing
* Flamenco.
Restricted Class Sizes. Personalized Instruction.
New Sessions Beginning 2009.
Located at 3445 Hendersonville Rd,
Fletcher, NC 28732. For info call Kevin Overbey
at (828) 684-2118 or visit southsidedancenc.com
DEEP PLAY, 7-9pm Every First Friday thru June. Better than therapy, gain confidence in being seen and heard. First half: learn and play with InterPlay forms with song, story, movement. Second half: luxurious personal expression; playful, appreciative reflection. At Friends Meeting House, 227 Edgewood Road, Asheville 28804. Contact: 828-254-6484 or see website
PERFORMANCE JAM, 7-9pm Every third Wednesday thru June. Vaporize stress by sharing your own story, song or dance, or join in with someone else's. Or sit back and rest in the audience. First half, learn InterPlay forms. Second half, anyone can perform, join in or witness. 227 Edgewood Road, Asheville 28804. Contact: 828-254-6484 or see website
Latin Cardio Dance with Rachel now being offered Thursdays at 5:30 pm.
Come to the YWCA to learn Salsa, Merenque, Hip-hop and Brazilian Samba.
Intensity will vary. NO previous dance or rhythm required. Contact the YWCA
in Asheville for more details at (828) 254-7206 or
email Rachel.
New Clogging and Step dance classes
Beginning and intermediate classes in clogging, Irish, and
fitness are offered.
There are classes for children and adults!
Located at 235 A Weaverville Hwy in Woodfin.
Visit the website for full schedule.
Call Director Heidi Kulas for more info: 828-319-7202 or send an email.
 Spiral Spirit Ecstatic Dance Wednesdays, 11 Richland St. in Asheville. Dance off a difficult day or frolic with joy. This is a safe place to develop a deeper connection with ourselves and others. Wednesdays 6:30-7 Warm up, wave until 8 pm; $45 for 6 series class card or $10 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
NEW Flamenco Dance Classes
Beginner Cursillo: Learn flamenco movement basics through technique, rhythm & choreography.
Class meets Saturday at 3:00-4pm at Terpsicorps Dance Studio, 129 Roberts St (Upstairs) River District, Asheville. Cost $45/4 weeks or $12.00 a class.
To register, email Susana.
or call 828-702-1975 No class Nov. 27.
Asheville Jazz Orchestra is appearing at the Rocket Club in Asheville at 401 Haywood Road every Monday at 9 pm. The Asheville Jazz Orchestra is a 16-20 piece group featuring the best jazz musicians in the Buncombe county area.
The Asheville International Folk Dancers 7-9:30 p.m., every Tuesday at
Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Rd., Asheville. No partner, no cost. We do a variety of dances from all over the world but mainly line dances from Eastern Europe, particularly the Balkans. Contact Lee or Gail Hyde, 253-4933 or send an email.
Greenville International Dance
Every Monday from 7pm - 9pm (beginner lesson from 7-8 and advance and open dancing from 8-9)
St. Mathew Methodist Church in the upper level of the gymnasium building
701 Cleveland Street, Greenville, SC (in the upper level of the gymnasium building...also a sign is posted on the door). Contact: Beth 864-458-8582 or Yana 303-513-3702.
¡Mangos Productions! Latin Nights Salsa Every Wednesday at
Nashwa, just off Patton between Carter Street and North French Broad in downtown Asheville.
Instructor: Andrés Montoya (Colombian). Doors open at 9:30. Comopolitan dress code.
Cover: $ 5 before 11pm or $ 7 After. For more info
call (828) 216-1452 or send an email.
The Asheville Movement Collective hosts ecstatic dance waves for all. 2 Waves on
Sunday mornings: 8:30-10:30 and 10:30-12:30 at the Asheville Arts
Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. Friday evenings: 7 til 9 at Terpsicorp Studio, The
edge Building, 129 Roberts St. Regular Full Moon Dances are also featured.
$5 (first time free). Questions: send an email
¡Mangos Productions! Black & White Salsa Night first Saturdays at
Oriental Pavilion, 48 Westgate Parkway, with
Dj Latin-Factor.
Instrctor: Andrés Montoya (Colombian).
Dress to Impress !
Cover $ 10. Every first Sunday of the month WORKSHOPS at Oriental Pavilion!
More info: (828) 216-1452 or send an email.
The Asheville Appalachian Square Dance is back! All are
invited to come out once a month and enjoy traditional southern social
dances, live old-time music, and homemade refreshments at the break.
All dances are taught by an experienced caller, and dancers of all
levels are welcome. Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. Dances
are held the last Sundays, 7:30 -
10 pm. Admission: $5. For more information see
this page,
send an email, or call (828) 681-5255.
Come Line Dance with Jean Vick and Denna Yockey at
Harvest House Recreation Center,
205 Kenilworth Rd.
Beginners: Mondays 12:00 - 12:55pm ;
Beginner/Intermediate: Mondays 1:00 - 1:55pm ;
Intermediate/Advanced: Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm ;
Music: Pop, Funky, Rock & Roll, Country, Easy Listening. For more info, call 828-350-2051, email Jean or
email Denna.
Salseros 828 Dance Company: Salsa 6 week Workshops - Movement Classes (No partnering) every Monday. Partner Dance Classes (you don't need to bring a partner) every Wednesday.
For more info or to register see salseros828.com or call Maria 252.9286
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
Junco Partner at Mo Daddy's in downtown Asheville every Thursday 9:30 till 1:30. No cover.
Argentine Tango, the dance of passion! presents ...
FILO Milongas, 1155 Tunnel Road, 1st and 3rd Saturdays 7:30-10pm $5 cover.
(Please enjoy a coffee or snack from FILO while dancing).
* 1st Sunday Practica at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave
7-10pm. * All other Sunday Practicas at the North Asheville Recreation Center,
37 East Larchmont Drive, Asheville, NC, 28804 7-10pm, $5 Thanks to
Asheville's Parks and Recreation Dept.
Visit www.tangoasheville.com for more info.
 Nia with Judi Lampert Safe, gentle, fun, energizing workout for all ages and ability levels. Tues & Thurs 11:45 AM. Meet at Asheville Sun Yi's Tae Kwon Do Academy off Patton in West Asheville. First class FREE. Blue Belt Instructor Judi Lampert 828-658-2242, Email at NiaJudi@charter.net or call Judi at Dance Lovers USA 828-658-2242 or visit dancelovers.com.
Belly Dance Classes with Mahsati Janan. These classes at BeBe Theatre/New
School of Dance, 20 Commerce St. Asheville. Mondays:
7:15-8:30 pm -
Wednesdays:
6:30-7:30 pm - Banat al-Qamar Rehearsal (invitation only) ;
7:30-8:30 pm - Essentials of Raqs Sharqi (basic techniques) ;
8:30-9:30 pm - Combining the Elements (continuing techniques). view website for details. For
more information, please contact Mahsati by email or
call 828 318 7572.
Swing Dance - Tuesday night swing dance at Eleven on Grove - 8pm - 11pm. Delicious swing music on a superb 1920's wooden dance floor. $5. 11 Grove St., Downtown Asheville.
For more info see
ashevillebalboa.com
Nia "Spring into Shape" Classes with Shelli SuZanne Stanback, Somatic Practitioner and Brown Belt Nia instructor, at One Center Yoga, 120 Coxe Ave. Suite 3A Asheville. :
Monday 10:00 am at One Center Yoga and
Thursday 10:00 am at French Broad Food Coop.
To enroll call at 828.225.1904.
Free Shag Lessons every Wednesday Night
starting at 7pm - come join the fun!
The Sports Zone,
2310 Hendersonville Rd., Arden.
Dance with D.J., $5 Cover. Call 684-1024 for info.
Tango Argentino, Salsa and Merengue Classes Private instruction with Liliana & Bob. For more information, email or call 778-5711.
Asheville Pilates offers
Individual and Group Reformer Classes
Taught by certified Pilates Instructor
Dianne Rose
with over 25 years of teaching experience.
Call 828-333-2223 for more info.
Nia Classes with Anne Lowry, Black Belt Teacher and founder of the Asheville Nia community! Certified since 1997, sharing greater health through movement is Anne's passion, her mission, her joy! Each class is customized for those attending that day. Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 am, and Saturdays, 10:30 am, Training Partners, 863 Merrimon Avenue. Call Anne at 828-687-8874 for more information.
Fabiana's Dance, Bellydance. Beginners Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30;
Intermediate / Advanced, Mondays 6:00-7:30; Dance Conditioning
with
Bhangra, Saturdays 10:00-12:00. Call 828-296-9856 for
information and
locations.
Baraka Mundi - the Bandit Queens of Bellydance
For info call 828 232 2980 or visit barakamundi.com
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.
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. 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. Admission is $5/person. Call 654-9708 for more information or visit
the website.
Greenville Swings ... every tues @ Handlebar
- lesson at 7 pm, dancing at 8 pm - For more information email
Paul@SwingReview.com
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Afro-Cuban Movement Class Mondays 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. This class helps you isolate body movement, ground yourself, understand the roots of Salsa music, and release stress! Terpsicorps Dance Studios, River District - check salseros828.com or 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 Mountain Thunder Cloggers are a family-oriented, precision, non-profit
clogging team from Asheville, NC. No experience necessary and no partner
required. Affordable classes for all ages. Wednesdays: Beginner 7:15-8 PM,
Tuesdays: Intermediate 1A 5:45-6:30 PM, Intermediate 1B 6:30-7:15 PM,
Intermediate 2 7:15 - 8:30 PM & Advanced 8:30-9:00 PM. Only $40/8-week
session (2 full months!) and additional family members 1/2 price at the
Oakley Recreation Center. Classes taught by nationally certified instructor,
Kate Guzy. For more information, please call 828-651-0238 or visit mtnthundercloggers.org
Nia (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) classes with Shelli SuZanne are available. Shelli SuZanne holds a BA degree in Integrative Movement and is a certified Blue Belt Nia instructor who has offered Body-Mind-Energetics classes, workshops, and individual therapy for over 20 years. For more information or to register email her or call 828.225.1904.
Blues Tuesdays
Dance the night away at the Westville Pub to live blues music from 10 on. Free cover, no smoking.
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.
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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Ballroom Dancing (Social and Competition), Argentine Tango, and Performances
- Contact Ted and Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or send an email.
Salsa Instructor
Andrés Montoya from Colombia, South America
is teaching only private classes right now. Keep
in touch for the upcoming Events and Classes.
More inf: (828) 216-1452 or send an email.
Nia and Zumba Instructor Judi Lampert, B.A., M.M, holds fitness certifications with ACE, AIFE, and SCW EDU; she is also a Certified Blue Belt Nia Instructor and a Zumba Gold Instructor. Email at NiaJudi@charter.net or call Judi at Dance Lovers USA 828-658-2242 or dancelovers.com.
Balboa Swing Dance Classes with Mark and Catherine. For info see ashevillebalboa.com
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
Salseros 828 Dance Company, Hector and Maria-guajira - see salseros828.com, or Call Maria at 252-9286. Classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturdays.
English Country Dance Lessons with Margaret Talbot, just south of downtown Greenville on Woodruff Road. For more info see the website
Swing Dance Lessons with Michael & Jaya
at 15 Woodland Rd. W, Asheville. www.michaelandjaya.com (828) 275-3693 or email for more info
Shall We Danz - Instruction in Ballroom Dance, Country Western Dance and Line Dancing with Missy Lindsey. Also, available to teach at special events or parties - Cell number (828) 712-8121 or Email -
Argentine Tango Call Karen (828)-215-1177, or email. On the
web at
tangoasheville.com or
Tango Gypsies Yahoo group
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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Apr 30 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Fairview Community Center. This is the LAST DANCE in Fairview - the May 7 dance will be at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Fiddlewitch (Laurie Fisher, Karen Gaughan, Art Shuster, Skip Metheny) w/ Anne Marie Walter calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
May 1 (Friday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance at Legends on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone. Barbara Groh with the Dancing Bears.
ASU ACT Volunteers get in FREE!
Lesson for beginners at 7:30PM and dancing is from 8-11PM. The cost is $4 for ASU students and $5 for the public. Please bring a picture ID. Please check out
our website for other events.
 May 1-3 (Friday-Sunday) TANGO... 5th Annual Regional Tango Weekend in Asheville
Tomas Howlin of Montreal/Buenos Aires will be coming to Asheville for this special weekend! The Regional weekend is a gathering of dancers from all around the SE region and beyond, including 5 classes, 2 evening social dances and our fabulous Sunday Brunch and practica! The classes will range from all level classes ( good work for all level dancers), to more intermediate classes and this year - NEW- a special upper level class for advanced dancers on Sunday before the brunch (class #6- separate charge). $110/pp for full event package with early registration by April 21. Shoes by Diva Boutique, massage onsite! Come join the FUN!
For full info on these and other events see tangogypsies.com
May 1 (Friday) CONTRA... Celo Contra Dance First Fridays at 8pm.
"Green Cay" at Arthur Morgan School in Celo, admission $3. Featuring Bruce Greene & Friends with Beth Johnson calling. Directions on this page. or send an email or call 828-675-4331.
May 1 (Friday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance 7-10 PM at Woodruff Road Presbyterian
Church, 2519 Woodruff Road in Simpsonville, SC. First dance of the month is on a Friday and the second dance of
the month is on a Saturday. For more info send an email or see the schedule.
 May 1 (Friday) SALSA... Salsa P'alante! every Friday at Club Eleven, 11 Grove St. in Asheville. Join us for an elegant, sexy, and fun night of Latin dance~ DJ Grant plays the best Salsa / Mambo with some bachata, cumbia, and merengue. Dance starts at 10:30 p.m. $7 cover /18 & up. I.D. Required. Dance Company Salseros 828 leads a free footwork lesson at 10:30 pm. For more info see salseros828.com.
May 1 (Friday) CONTRA... Brevard College Contra Dance 8 pm at Dunham Auditorium on the Brevard College campus. Admission Free - contributions for the band and caller and welcomed. For more info email Josh Carter
May 2 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN.
Caller is Jennie Wakefield.
Band is Steam Shovel (David White, Roger Gold).
Class for Beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website
 May 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. Featuring Anam Cara (Kelly Harding fiddle, John Harding trumpet/bhodran; Troy Conn guitar; Taylor Caton doumbek) with Barbara Groh 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.
May 3 (Sunday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance 3:00 - 5:30 PM at Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. $6. Held 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month. Beginners Welcome. No partner necessary. English Country Dance may be seen in films based on Jane Austen novels. Join us for a pleasant afternoon of dancing. Call 828-230-8449 or send an email.
May 4 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Fiddlewitch (Laurie Fisher, Karen Gaughan, Art Shuster, Skip Metheny) w/ John Combs calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.
May 5 (Tuesday) SALSA... 5 de Mayo Latin Dance Showcase 8-11 pm at Scandal's Night Club in the Grove House, 11 Grove St, downtown Asheville. $8 members, $10 guests. Join Asheville's Latin Dance community in a fiesta to celebrate our local culture and performers. Performances by local Latin dance companies ongoing through the evening. DJ Latin Factor keeps the dance floor burnin' all night. Ages 18 and up. For more info see salseros828.com or call 828-252-9286.
May 6 (Wednesday) ZYDECO...
Zydeco Lesson and Dance at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Zydeco dance lesson ($2) starts at 8pm followed
by zydeco dance to CD's ($5) 8:30-11. Every first and third Wednesday.
For info send an email
May 7 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance now at at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Elixir (Anna Patton, Owen Morrison,
Ethan & Jesse Hazzard) w/ Nils Fredland calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. Beginning approximately July 1, the Bryson Gym repairs should be complete and the dance will return to the gym. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
 May 7-10 (Thursday-Sunday) FESTIVAL ...Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) at Camp Rockmont in Black Mountain, NC. Featuring Natalie MacMaster,
The Travelin’ Mccourys, Martin Sexton, Nagata Shachu w/ Kiyoshi Nagata, The Lee Boys, Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, The Dynamites Featuring Charles Walker, Robin & Linda Williams & Their Fine Group and many more. For complete info see the LEAF website at theleaf.com
May 11 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Elixir
(Anna Patton, Owen Morrison, Ethan & Jesse Hazzard) w/ Nils Fredland calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.
May 13 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring Karen Gaughan & Julia Weatherford with caller Jennie Wakefield. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
 May 14 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance now at at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring New Southern Ramblers
(John Herrmann, Gordy Hinners, Phil Jamison, Meredith McIntosh) w/ Phil Jamison calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. Beginning approximately July 1, the Bryson Gym repairs should be complete and the dance will return to the gym. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
May 15 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Featuring Hot Flash (Laurie Fisher fiddle, Karen Gaughan Keyboard, & mystery man-tba) with Adina Gordon calling. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.
May 15-17 (Friday-Sunday) ZYDECO... Gulf Coast Zydeco Music Festival Join us for a road trip to for the Gulf Coast Zydeco Music Festival to be held in Daphne, AL. Interested dancers respond to: this email.
May 16 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN.
Caller is Fred Park.
Band is Hot Sonata (Karen Gaughan, Mark Mueller, Art Shuster).
Class for Beginners at 7:00pm.
For more information see the website
 May 16 (Saturday) CONTRA... Columbia Traditional Music and Dance holds contra dances in Columbia, SC, usually the second Saturday of each month (except this month!) at the Arsenal Hill Park Building. Featuring Steamshovel with caller Linda Thomas. New Dancers' Workshop 7—7:30 pm. Contra Dancing 7:30—10:30 pm. General Admission $8 at the Door. For more info or directions see contracola.org
May 16 (Saturday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance 7-10 PM at Woodruff Road Presbyterian
Church, 2519 Woodruff Road in Simpsonville, SC. First dance of the month is on a Friday and the second dance of
the month is on a Saturday. For more info send an email or see the schedule.
May 16 (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 Skeeziks (Alan Dillman fiddle/concertina, Joel McConnel mandolin/bouzouki, Elizabeth Adams–concertina, Wes Maluk-guitar/tenor banjo, Terry Maluk-percussion/fiddle) with Adina Gordon 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.
May 17 (Sunday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance 3:00 - 5:30 PM at Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. $6. Held 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month. Beginners Welcome. No partner necessary. English Country Dance may be seen in films based on Jane Austen novels. Join us for a pleasant afternoon of dancing. Call 828-230-8449 or send an email.
 May 18 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Fly By Night
(Laura Lengnick, Beth Magill, Julia Weatherford,
Karen Gaughan) w/ Diane Silver calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.
May 20 (Wednesday) ZYDECO...
Zydeco Lesson and Dance at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Zydeco dance lesson ($2) starts at 8pm followed by LIVE zydeco
dance music by Bayou Diesel ($7) 8:30-11pm. Every first and third Wednesday.
For info send an email
May 21 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance now at at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Ice Water
(Kyle Smith, Bill West, Cary Fridley, Thomas Watson, Barry Benjamin) w/ Keith Cornett-Eustis calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. Beginning approximately July 1, the Bryson Gym repairs should be complete and the dance will return to the gym. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
May 22 (Friday) COUNTRY / SWING ... Boot Scootin Boogie with Missy Lindsey 7:00 - 10:00 PM at the Fairview Community Center, 1357 Charlotte Hwy (74A), Fairview, NC. $10.00 per person. Light snacks and sodas provided. Music by Boyd Ketner. Country Western Two Step, East and West Coast Swing, Night Club Two, line dancing and more. For more information call 828-712-8121 or send an email.
May 24 (Sunday) CONTRA... Carolina Contrathon V 10 AM-10PM at the Mountain Music Jamboree, 9331 Hwy. 16, Glendale Springs, NC 28629 (Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 259). Featuring Dancing Bears (pictured) and The Kruger Brothers w/ Bob Kogut with callers Barbara Groh and Janet Shepherd. For more info please see this page.
May 25 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Dancing Bears
(Lew Gelfond, Mark Langner, John Culp,
Skip Metheny) w/ Barbara Groh calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.
May 27 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring Magic Foot (Colin Lindsay, Chris Stevens, Brendan Taaffe, Stefan Amidon) with caller Jesse Edgerton. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
May 28 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance now at at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Magic Foot (Colin Lindsay, Christian Stevens, Brendan Taaffe, Stephan Amidon) w/ Jesse Edgerton calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. Beginning approximately July 1, the Bryson Gym repairs should be complete and the dance will return to the gym. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
May 29 (Friday) SALSA... Beginning Salsa Class and 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 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 Class or Party Only; $12 Class and Party (Special $7 Rate for ages
17 & under) For more information, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828)
333-8333 or send an email.
May 30 (Saturday) SWING... One Leg Up will be playing for a swing dance at Eleven on Grove 8pm - 11pm. $8 at the door. Free beginner lesson
at 7:30pm. details at swingasheville.com
May 30 (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 Magic Foot (Colin Lindsay, Chris Stevens, Brendan Taaffe, Stefan Amidon) with caller Jesse Edgerton. 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.
May 30 (Saturday) BOLERO... Intermediate Bolero Workshop taught by Ted & Kimberly Ross from 4:00PM-6:00PM at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek
Rd., Asheville). Learn the fundamentals, styling and technique of the passionate Bolero in this 2-hour workshop.
$20 per person. For more information, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828)
333-8333 or send an email.
May 31 (Sunday) SQUARE DANCE... Asheville Square Dance 7:30-10 PM at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. Julie Shepherd will be traveling down from Sugar Grove, NC to call the
dance for us. $5 for admission.
June 1 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Spring Chickens
(Rob & Beth Mangum, Art Shuster, Ben Harvey, McLean Bissell) w/ Jennie Wakefield calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.
June 4 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance now at at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Community Open Band
led by Laurie Fisher and Karen Gaughan.
Open Mic for Caller led by John Combs. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. Beginning approximately July 1, the Bryson Gym repairs should be complete and the dance will return to the gym. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
June 5 (Friday) CONTRA... Celo Contra Dance First Fridays at 8pm.
"Green Cay" at Arthur Morgan School in Celo, admission $3. Featuring Bruce Greene & Friends
with Susan Davis & Scott Russell
calling. Directions on this page. or send an email or call 828-675-4331.
June 5 (Friday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance 7-10 PM at Woodruff Road Presbyterian
Church, 2519 Woodruff Road in Simpsonville, SC. First dance of the month is on a Friday and the second dance of
the month is on a Saturday. For more info send an email or see the schedule.
June 6 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Band and caller TBA. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
June 6 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Caller is Dean Snipes. Band is Dennis Spring & Sons of the Full Moon. Class for Beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website
June 8 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring The Red Wellies
(Beanie Odell, Duncan Wickel, Vincent Fogarty) w/ Beth Molaro calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.
June 10 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring All Star Volunteers with Greenville Caller's Collective. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
June 11 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance now at at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Avant Gardeners
(Laura Light, George Paul) w/ Beth Molaro calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. Beginning approximately July 1, the Bryson Gym repairs should be complete and the dance will return to the gym. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
June 12 (Friday) CONTRA ...Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Featuring Avant Gardners with caller Beth Molaro. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.
June 13 (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 Avant Gardners 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.
June 15 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Cailen Campbell & David Brown
w/ Keith Cornett-Eustis calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.
June 18 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance now at at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring The Great Bear Trio
(Andrew, Noah and Kim VanNorstrand) w/ Barbara Groh calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. Beginning approximately July 1, the Bryson Gym repairs should be complete and the dance will return to the gym. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
June 20 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN.
Caller is Hank Morris.
Band is Dave Macon Cover Band.
Class for Beginners at 7:00pm.
For more information see the website
June 22 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring The Great Bear Trio
(Andrew, Noah and Kim VanNorstrand) w/ Hank Morris calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.
June 24 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring Inexplicabilies (David White, Wes Malik, Joel McConnell) with caller Keith Cornett Eustis. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
June 25 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance now at at Warren Wilson College's Morris Pavilion. Featuring Fire Fly (Julia Weatherford, Pearl Mueller, Barbara Davis, Laurel Willoughby) w/ Diane Silver calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. OFB Thursday Dance Hot-Line (828) 258-4809. Beginning approximately July 1, the Bryson Gym repairs should be complete and the dance will return to the gym. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/
June 27 (Saturday) WALTZ... Beginning Viennese Waltz Workshop taught by Ted & Kimberly Ross from 4:00PM
- 6:00PM at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek Rd.,
Asheville). Learn the fundamentals, styling and technique of the classic
Viennese Waltz in this 2-hour workshop.
$20 per person. For more information, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828)
333-8333 or send an email.
June 27 (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 Hot Sonata (Mark Mueller-fiddle, Karen Gaughan-keyboard, Art Schuster-mandolin) with caller Rob Harper. 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.
 June 29 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring House Red
(Shawn Brenneman, Jonathan Theiland, Owen Morrison) w/ AnneMarie Walter calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.
July 3-4 (Friday-Saturday) CONTRA... Jonesborough Days "Days of Dance" all day Friday and Saturday at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Appalachian Storm and Dot-Dot-Dash with Diane Silver calling. Schedule to be announced later.
For more information see the website
July 3 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Featuring Contrarians (Paul Epstein-fiddle, Gary Reynolds-guitar, John Longwell-mandolin, Will Carter-bass) with Keith Cornette Eustis calling. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.
July 4 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Contrarians (Paul Epstein-fiddle, Gary Reynolds-guitar, John Longwell-mandolin, Will Carter-bass) with caller TBA. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
July 8 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring Campobello Colossus String Band (Bob Buckingham, Amy Buckingham, Anya Watner, Callie Watner) with caller TBA. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
July 12 (Sunday) CONTRA ...Sunday Dance And Swim! at River Falls 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Gypsy Meltdown (Colleen Reed – flute & sax, Kathy Kerr-fiddle, Keith Gillis-guitar) with caller Jack Mitchell. Watermelons available all afternoon. Beginners session: 1:30; Dance at 2:00. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
July 18 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Jupiter Road (Hunt Mallet, Jacque Lewin, Bill West, Hiliary Dirlam) with Nick Boulet calling. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website
July 22 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring Carolina Coal Rollers (David White, John Fowler, Briggs Hamilton, Nancy Hamilton) with caller TBA. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
July 25 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Band and caller TBA. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Aug 1 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Red Wellies (Beanie Odell, Duncan Wickel, Vincent Fogarty) with Anne Marie Walter calling. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website
Aug 1 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Euphoria String Band (Bob Kogut-fiddle, Joe Hasty-Bass, Reggie Harris-Guitar, Patick Couch) with Jennie Wakefield calling. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Aug 12 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Band and caller TBA. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
Aug 14 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Band and caller TBA. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.
Aug 15 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Sporting Pitchforks (Hannah Seng, Duncan Wickel, Jack Deveraux) with Fred Park calling. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website
Aug 15 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Far Horizons (Julia Weatherford, Art Schuster, Barbara Davis) w/ caller TBA. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Aug 21-23 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA... Reunion Dance Weekend at Camp Merrimac - Black Mountain NC. Held specifically for all the folks who have danced at the Old Farmer's Ball at least once, wished they had danced at the Old Farmer's Ball, or know someone who claims to have danced there. For more info, see this page or email John Combs
or Bob Hileman.
Aug 22 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring The Ubiquitones (Adam Hurt and Beth Hartness) w/ caller TBA. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.
Aug 26 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Band and caller TBA. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.
Sept 4 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Band and caller TBA. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.
Sept 5 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Details TBA. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website
 Sept 6 (Sunday) CONTRA... Contrathon 10:00am-10:00pm at Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs, NC. 12-Hour Dance. Bands include:
Elftones (Roger Gold & Mara Shea) ;
Tritones (Roger Gold, Mara Shea & Laura Lengnick) ;
Curious George (Laura Lengnick & Paul Moore) ;
Land of Sky (Laura Lengnick, Roger Gold & Paul Moore - pictured) ;
Skytones (Laura Lengnick, Roger Gold, Mara Shea,
Paul Moore). Diane Silver & Rob Harper will call. For more information see the website
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