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The Ballroom Dance Club of Hendersonville will not have a dance this Friday, July 16.
The Bridge Club will be using the space. Beginning Friday, July 23rd, Pat Smith will be giving free ballroom dance
lessons from 6:30 to 7:30pm. The club dances Friday evenings at the
Opportunity House, 1411 Asheville Hwy. in Hendersonville. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Samba - 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 International Style Samba. 7:00PM 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.
"Pre-Silver" Foxtrot and Rumba Wednesdays at 7PM - 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 Foxtrot and Rumba. 7:00PM 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.
Quickstep 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 International Style Quickstep. 8:00PM 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.
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
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.
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.
 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!
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.
Latin Cardio Dance - Fridays 5:30-6:30, ABIPA Office - 39 S. Market St. Suite A, off of Eagle St. downtown (Behind AVL Fire Station and Pack Square). Bring water.
$2 per session. Join Instructor Rachel Blattner in exploring an
alternative that will spice up your fitness routine!
Call 251-8364 to register for your spot today!
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.
Zumba Classes - Join Rachel at 5:30pm on Fridays for an hour of Fitness, dance and a whole lot of shaking. Beginners welcome - Drop in $2, call to register at 251-8364. Classes offered at the YMI Building, 39 S. Market St. in downtown Asheville.
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 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. Regular Full Moon Dances are also featured. $5 (first time free). Questions: send an email.
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 Anne Lowry, Black Belt Teacher and founder of the Asheville Nia community! 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 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 16 (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.
July 16 (Friday) BALLROOM... Friday Evening Ballroom Dance Party at the Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre,
991-B Sweeten Creek Road, just 1/2 mile south of I-40 exit 51. DanceSport DJ Phil Noland will be playing your favorite dance music for this event 8:00pm-11:00pm. Light Hors D'oereves and Sodas will be served. Dress is comfortable and casual. Admission $10. For more information send
an email or call 828-274-8320.
 July 16 (Friday) VARIOUS... Downtown After 5 5-9pm third Fridays on Lexington Ave., near the I-240 overpass in downtown Asheville. Josh Phillips Folk Festival will headline, with Soulgrass Rebellion (pictured) opening. For more info see this page.
July 16 (Friday) VARIOUS... Music on Main Street 7-9pm at the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Music by Special Edition. 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 16-17 (Fri-Sat) FESTIVAL... Festival of Native Peoples 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the Cherokee Indian Fair Grounds. Considered the finest showcase of native dance, song and art in the Southeast, the event honors the collective history, customs and wisdom of some of the oldest documented tribes. Among the dancing, singing, prayers and art exhibited, highlights of the festival include the Halau Palaihiwa O Kaipuwai group's ancient Hawaiian hula and drum dances, once a mainstay of Hawaii's ancient temples. The Totonac pole flyers of Mexico are back and will once again fly from a ninety-foot pole in a spectacle of swirling color in honor of the sun and Totonac calendar. Additional performers include the Inca Son band, playing the centuries-old music of the Peruvian Andes, the Cellicion Traditional Zuni Dancers of New Mexico, Git Hoan Dancers of northern British Columbia, the Apache Crown Dancers of Arizona, as well as the Cherokee Warriors of AniKituhwa and Raven Rock Dancers. Adult admission $10; children six and under are free. For more info contact the Cherokee Welcome Center at (800) 438-1601 or see the website.
July 17 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Contraversial (Cailen Campbell & David Brown) with Connie Carringer calling. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. Admission $7, $5 HJDS members and $4 students.
For more information see the website
July 17 (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 17 (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 Crocodile Smile. 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.
July 17 (Saturday) SQUARE DANCE... Teddy Bear Picnic Dance at the Whitmire Activity Building, Lily Pond Road, Hendersonville. Early advanced dance at 6pm, early rounds at 7pm and squares and rounds at 7:30pm. Presented by Southern Lights SDC, a nonprofit square-dance club. Info: 694-1406 or 681-1731.
July 17 (Saturday) PERFORMANCE... Synesthesia: A Sensory Overload
8-11pm at the Flood Gallery, Phil Mechanic Studios, 109 Roberts St. Performance art that stimulates the senses will be staged. Claire Elizabeth Barratt will perform LUNA, a sound and movement installation/dance with music by Kimathi Moore, video projections by Megan McKissack, sound installation by Wayne Kirby and more. Wine and chocolate will be served. Flood Gallery: 254-2166 or see this website.
July 17 (Saturday) WORLD... World Dance Music Night
7:30pm at the Masonic Temple, 80 Broadway St., in Asheville. World dance music will be performed by Nataraj, Chikomo Marimba and Zabumba. $8 advance/$10-$15 door. Buy tickets online. Info: 252-3924 or see this page.
July 17 (Saturday) RAVE... S & D presents: RAVED! at The Garage At Biltmore. Doors open at 9pm.
Featuring: Doctor Evil, Aaron Robinson, Skroller, Hardkor Nate, Dark Matter and more. A dance benefit to help Lil Anni.
$5 if in line at opening; $10 otherwise. 18+ with ID. For more info see this page.
 July 19 (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 the Southern Mountain Smoke 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.
July 19 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at the Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Avenue, Asheville - Music by Contraversial (Cailen Campbell and David Brown) with Anne Marie Walter calling. Admission is $6. Beginners Welcome! For more information or directions see see the website
July 20 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring Michael's Rhythm Serenaders. This new group is a collection of local dancers and musicians who have been connected to the dance community for years. Their mellow but hard-swinging sound covers an eclectic range of swing standards and more rare compositions, from Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman to Jelly Roll Morton and Fats Waller. This show features guitarist Hank Bones (heard with Hank Bones & the Swing Tones, Russ Wilson, and many other local favorites) and pianist Chuck Lichtenberger (Stephanie Morgan Quartet, Crybaby).
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.
July 20 (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
July 20 (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.
July 21 (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
 July 22-Aug 1 (Thurs-Sun) FESTIVAL... Folkmoot USA - North Carolina's Official International Festival is a two-week celebration of the world's cultural heritage through folk music and dance. 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 22 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College. Swannanoa Gathering - "Square Dance" - Old Time Week Staff with Phil Jamison. 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
 July 22 (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.
July 23 (Friday) LINE DANCE... Friday Evening Line Dance Party at the Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre,
991-B Sweeten Creek Road, just 1/2 mile south of I-40 exit 51. Line Dance from 7:00pm-10:00pm with Denna Yockey and other area Line Dance Instructors. Light Hors D'oereves and Sodas will be served. Admission $10. For more information send
an email or call 828-274-8320.
 July 23-25 (Fri-Sun) FESTIVAL... Bele Chere Festival in Downtown Asheville, featuring free live music, street entertainers, arts, crafts, food and lively children's area. Performers include Grace Potter And The Nocturnals (pictured, rock), Yo Mama's Big Fat Booty Band (funk), The Fabulous Thunderbirds (blues), Mad Tea Party (garage rock), Jonathan Scales Fourchestra (steel pan fusion), The Cheeksters (pop), Caravan Of Thieves (swing), Lil’ Brian & The Travelers (zydeco), Bayou Diesel (cajun) and many more. For more info see the website and see this page.
July 23 (Friday) SWING... One Leg Up 9:30pm at Jack of the Wood in downtown Asheville. For more about the band see the website.
July 23 (Friday) VARIOUS... Music on Main Street 7-9pm at the Visitors Information Center, 201 S. Main St., downtown Hendersonville. Music by Phil Urban & The TCB Band. 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 23 (Friday) CONTRA... CityDance 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM at Landmark Hall in Taylors, SC. Music by Chivaree (Jack Devereux -fiddle, Hannah Seng –banjo/fiddle, Sean Sutherland -guitar/bouzouki) with Annemarie Walter calling. Beginner Session: 7:30 Dance:8:00 - 11:00. For more info see the website.
July 23 (Friday) BLUES / VARIOUS... Summer Tracks Concert Series 7-10PM at Rogers Park in Tryon, NC. Featuring Gigi Dover and Bob Sinclair. 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.
 July 24 (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 Scenic Roots. 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.
July 24 (Saturday) BALLROOM... Saturday Evening Ballroom Dance Party at the Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre,
991-B Sweeten Creek Road, just 1/2 mile south of I-40 exit 51. DanceSport DJ Phil Noland will be hosting this event 8:00pm-11:00pm. Light Hors D'oereves and Sodas will be served. Dress is comfortable and casual. Admission $10. For more information send
an email or call 828-274-8320.
July 24 (Saturday) DANCE PARTY... Grove House Bele Chere Party Hop Eclectic Dance at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Club Eleven: 1980's/90's Music with DJs Drees & Queen April ;
Scandals Nightclub: House/Breakbeats Music with DJs Zorro & Acolyte ;
Boiler Room: Psytrance Music with 12am Drag Show.
July 24 (Saturday) HOUSE... IRIDESCENCE: Chicago House at The Garage At Biltmore. Doors open at 9pm, show starts at 10pm. Featuring: Real Time Hand Motion (RTHM), Wattie Green, Earth Tone Sound Systems, Andrew Jaxxson and more. $7 before midnight. All Ages.
 July 24 (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 Blue Ridge Rounders (Bob & Amy Buckingham- fiddles/guitar/jug/face, Josh Johnson-banjo, Dan Wood-bass) with caller Cis Hinkle. 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 24 (Saturday) SWING... One Leg Up 7pm at Little Switzerland Inn in Little Switzerland, NC. For more about the band see the website.
 July 25 (Sunday) CIRCLE DANCE... Full Moon 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 or
see this page.
July 26 (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 County Farm and Forge 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.
July 26 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at the Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Avenue, Asheville - Music by Curious George (Laura Lengnick, Karen Gaughen and Paul Moore) with Margaret Mathews calling. Admission is $6. Beginners Welcome! For more information or directions see see the website
July 27 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring The Space Heaters.
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.
July 27 (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
July 27 (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.
July 28 (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
July 29 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College. Rock'n Reel (Julia Weatherford, Daniel Barber, Scott Mills) with Beth Molaro 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
July 29 (Thursday) DANCE PARTY... Monster Bash Dance Party of the Dead 7-11pm at Eyesore Studios at the Wedge in Asheville's River Arts District. Preview of the film "Wanderlost", a monster costume contest, raffle and dancing to music by local DJs. Film festival fundraiser. Donations accepted.
July 29 (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.
July 30 (Friday) SALSA ... Stiletto Pre-Party - Performance Showcase and Social Dancing 9pm – 2 am at Eleven on Grove, 11 Grove St. in downtown Asheville. Doors open 8:30pm, performances at 9pm sharp. $10 admission. For more info see the website.
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) 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) 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 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) 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 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 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 5-7 (Thurs-Sat) OLD TIME / CLOGGING ... Mountain Dance and Folk Festival 7-10pm each night at Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. For more info see the website
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 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. Community Band Night with volunteer callers. 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 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 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
 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 and WSNB. Tickets $15.00 advance / $17.00 door.
All Ages.
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 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) 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 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 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) 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 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 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. 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
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