Aug. 10, 2007   
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Beginning Balboa Swing Dance Classes starting Wednesday, August 22, 2007, 7:30pm For 5 Weeks In Downtown Asheville! Learn the basics of Balboa, a fun, fast dance that was popular back in the 1930s on crowded dance floors. Breaking away (separating) from your partner was actually forbidden in some particularly crowded ballrooms, and the Balboa was born! It is danced very close to your partner, and the focus is on fancy footwork. No partner necessary, no experience necessary. Classes are taught by Mark Nance and Catherine McGuffie. 7:30-8:30pm, $40 per person or $70 per couple. Call 484-9392 for details and registration and visit our site ashevillebalboa.com

Belly Dance Classes with Mahsati Janan These classes at BeBe Theatre/New School of Dance, 20 Commerce St. Asheville: Mondays (Starting September 10): 6:30-7:45 pm Essential Isolations/Technique; (basics, open to students of all levels); 8:00-9:00 pm Combining Elements (intermediate level, but open to all levels). Wednesdays (Starting August 1): 7:30-8:30 pm Essential Isolations/Technique; 8:30-9:30 pm Combining Elements. Cost: $12 per class; $17/both OR $10 per class; $15/both if pre-paid monthly.
This class at Namaste Yoga, 57 Broadway, Asheville: Tuesdays, Aug 7-Sept 25, 7:30-9:00 pm Essentials Isolations/Technique. This session will center on sharp moves and shimmy techniques to use in your dancing and to add spice to your layering. Cost: $15 per class OR $96 for pre-registered session For more information, please contact Mahsati by email or call 828 318 7572.

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. Each one is a gift from the heart of Nia, through Anne's heart, to you. Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 am, and Saturdays, 10:30 am, Training Partners, 863 Merrimon Avenue. Call Anne at 828-687-8874 for more information.

New English Country Dance Series begins Wednesday, September 5, and continues 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month through June '08. No dances in July and August and then start again in Sept '08. Dances will be held at FILO Pastries, 1155, Tunnel Road, across from the VA Hospital in Oteen, 298-9777. (FILO is also the location for the Friday night Swing Dances.) FILO has a beautiful interior and a wonderful wood dance floor. 7:30-9:30pm, $6.00 at the door. Various musicians and callers. Beginners workshop at 7. Marie, the owner of Filo, will have special English Teas and Scones for the English Dance nights. For more info send an email

Fabiana's Dance, Bellydance. Beginners Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30; Intermediate/Advanced, Mondays 6:00-7:30; Dance Conditioning with Bhangra, Saturdays 10:00-12:00. Call 828-296-9856 for information and locations.

Baraka Mundi - the Bandit Queens of Bellydance July-September Class Schedule: Mondays 7:30-8:30 Bellydance Basics @ Peak Fitness, Westgate Plaza with Lisa Zahiya; Tuesdays 8:30-10 Advanced Bellydance @ Terpsichorps Studios with Lisa Zahiya; Thursdays 7-8pm Bellydance Basics @ Co-op M & L Center with Onca, followed by 8-9pm Intermediate Bellydance - Floorwork Intensive with Onca. For info call 828 232 2980 or visit barakamundi.com

Bellydance Classes at mbody mbody ~ mind-body fitness studio offers bellydancing classes Mondays 6:45-7:45, Wed 5:30- 6:30 and Sat. 11:30-12:45. Drop in classes are $12. mbody ~ mind-body fitness studio, 1200 hendersonville road, asheville, nc 28803. For info call 828.277.7500 or visit mbody.net

Learn To Shag! at Southside Dance Studio, 3445 Hendersonville Road (Hwy 25 South) Fletcher, NC, 828-684-2118. Call Cy Miller at 828-674-5432 or email cymiller@bellsouth.net; or JoAnn Kiser, 828-712-9515 or kiserja@charter.net

The Asheville International Folk Dancers 7-9 p.m., 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays 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.

TwoStepCarolina Call or e-mail for information about upcoming classes or availability to teach Two Step in your facility. Email Joe and Patsy Gibson or call 828-667-1870 or see the website at twostepcarolina.com

Western Swing Music and Open Dancing 8-11 PM Saturdays at The Diamond K Dance Ranch in Maggie Valley, NC. Music by Terry Rogers and the Full House Band. A Family Place to Dance - Non Alcoholic. Call 828-926-7735 for more info.

Beginning Clogging for Kids (ages 6-11) 9:30 a.m. - 10:10 a.m. on Saturdays. Sliding scale -- $50-$70 for 6 week session. No experience necessary. See gracefamilymusic.com email Ellie Grace or call (828) 252-6319.

Beginning Clogging for Teens and Adults (ages 12-100) 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. on Saturdays Sliding scale -- $60-$90 for 6 week session No experience necessary. See gracefamilymusic.com email Ellie Grace or call (828) 252-6319.

Percussive Dance Sampler 11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. Saturdays. Sliding scale $60-$90 for 6 week session For dancers with any experience in a percussive dance style! Among the styles explored in this sampler class will be Clogging, Irish Stepdancing, Rhythm Tap, and Body Percussion. See gracefamilymusic.com email Ellie Grace or call (828) 252-6319.

Swing Dance at Studio 4 now every Tuesday night at Studio 4 in The Fortune Building, West Asheville. Starts at 8.30pm. DJ'd jazz and blues. $3.00 at the door. For more information see swingasheville.com

Salsa P’alante! every Friday at Mela Indian Restaurant - 70 N. Lexington Ave. Join us for an elegant, sexy, and fun night of Latin dance~ DJ Grant plays the best Salsa / Mambo with some bachata, cumbia, and merengue. Dance Company Salseros 828 leads a free footwork lesson at 10:30 pm The sexiest dance venue in Asheville. No smoking, great Margaritas, friendly staff. Dance starts at 10:30 p.m. $5 FRIDAY JULY 13 – EL NUEVO MONTUNO plays LIVE SALSA!!! check calendar.

Swing Dance at Studio 4 now every Tuesday night at Studio 4 in The Fortune Building, West Asheville. Starts at 8.30pm. DJ'd jazz and blues. $3.00 at the door. For more information see swingasheville.com

Old Europe @ Z-Lounge Salsa Night every Wednesday, 41 N Lexington, Downtown Asheville. With Dj Latinparty. Free salsa classes by Fabian start at 9:30-10pm. Cover $5. Dress to Impress. For more information (828) 216-1452 Andres Montoya or email.

"Tango Tuesdays" at the Joli Rouge, 130 College St Asheville 7pm-10pm Downstairs- Non-smoking. Starting with an ALL LEVEL class by Karen Jaffe at 7pm, Followed then from 8pm-10pm, by a "Casual Milonga", social tango dancing (the dance party)... DJ music, traditional and "nuevo" tango mix.. $10. class/milonga ; $5 after 8pm. Joli Rouge requires all patrons be members or a guest of a member. $5. to join, or come as Karen's guest for Tango Tuesdays.... For more information, contact Karen at kjsummit@hotmail.com or Raith at the Joli Rouge, jolirougebooking@gmail.com

The Asheville Movement Collective! The 10:30 Sunday morning Sweat Your Prayers - Five Rhythms Sacred Movement/Free Dance group has a new name: The Asheville Movement Collective! The Asheville Movement Collective meets every Sunday @ 10:30 to NOON at the Asheville Arts Center at 308 Merrimon Ave. $5 donation / first time free. If you enjoy moving, dancing and celebrating individually & collectively you are welcome.

Ladies Leading Ladies in Asheville offers women the opportunity to learn to lead or follow in classes designed to meet the needs of same sex couples. Core classes include the basic fundamentals of waltz, foxtrot, tango, and Latin and swing dances. No partner is required, all women are welcome. For more information visit LadiesLeadingLadies.com or call (828) 768-7141.

Whirlin' Rounds - Round Dance Club with leaders Frank and Carol Valenta will meet Wednesdays from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at D C Studio in Fletcher. Attire is dress-up casual including proper shoes but, NO BOOTS, SANDALS OR SNEAKERS PLEASE. Dancing is Phase III+ and higher. Learn improved dance skills and new choreography during the workshop period each week. Admission is $5/person. Call 654-9708 for more information and driving directions or visit their website.

Argentine Tango, the dance of passion! ... Tango Asheville hosts a practica on Sundays 7-10pm (except 1st SUN) at Z lounge, $5. (Please enjoy a coffee or snack from Old Europe while dancing). 1st Sun practica at Asheville Arts Center-same time and pricing. (1st & 3rd Sat Milonga (social dance party) at Filo- 1155 Tunnel Rd. 7:30p-10pm, $5. Visit www.tangoasheville.com or call Karen Jaffe (828)-215-1177 if you have questions.

Greenville Swings ... every tues @ Handlebar - lesson at 7 pm, dancing at 8 pm - For more information email Paul@SwingReview.com



CLASSES
Afro-Cuban Dance Class with Live Drums Drop in Mondays 8:30–9:30 pm - Rumbas, Yoruba, Arara, Congo. Future of Tradition Studios. $10/class, This class helps you isolate body movement, ground yourself, understand the roots of Salsa music, and release stress! Future of Tradition Studio, River District - check: salseros828.comor call Maria 252.9286

Swing Dance Classes with Michael & Jaya at 15 Woodland Rd. W, Asheville. Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Beginner through Intermediate classes offered, wide range of styles from Lindy Hop and Charleston to Balboa. No partner necessary! $10/class. See michaelandjaya.com call (828) 275-3693 or email for more info

Mountain Thunder Cloggers are a family-oriented, precision clogging team from Asheville, NC. Our #1 priority is to have fun! No experience necessary! Affordable classes for all ages! Wednesdays: Beginner 7-7:45 PM, Tuesdays: Intermediate 1 6:00 - 6:45 PM, Intermediate 2 6:45 - 8:00 PM & Advanced 8:00-8:30 PM. Only $35/8-week session (2 full months!) at the Oakley Recreation Center. Classes taught by certified instructor, Kate Guzy. Please call 828-651-0238 or visit mtnthundercloggers.org

Nia (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) classes with Shelli SuZanne are available. Shelli SuZanne holds a BA degree in Integrative Movement and is a certified Blue Belt Nia instructor who has offered Body-Mind-Energetics classes, workshops, and individual therapy for over 20 years. For more information or to register email her or call 828.225.1904.

Blues Tuesdays Dance the night away at the Westville Pub to live blues music from 10 on. Free cover, no smoking. 275-3693 info@swingthis.net www.swingthis.net

The Asheville Clogging Company - classes for children, teens, and adults, ages 5 & up. All classes instructed by Ashley Shimberg, 2003 Junior Olympic Medalist in accapella clogging! Family oriented and lots of performance and competition opportunities! Reasonable rates. For more info go to the website or call 828-329-3856.

Salsa Instruction In Greenville, SC. Learn to dance "LA style" Salsa. No partner necessary. Classes are held at the English Theatre Arts Dance Studio on Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC. Cost is $40. For more info call 864-284-0737 (John or Jennifer) or visit their website

Belly Dancing Classes
7:30-9:15pm Thursdays at Namaste Yoga & Healing Center, 57 Broadway, downtown Asheville. Taught by Mizilca. Kids Belly Dancing Class at 4:00-4:45pm. For more information, call 253-6985.

Salsa 6 week Workshops with Salseros 828 Dance Company: See salseros828.com or call Maria 252.9286

TEACHERS
Swing Dance Lessons Sosh & Gina. Group & Private Lessons for Lindy Hop, East Coast/Jitterbug, Charleston, Jazz. www.dancelindy.com Cell:  301-4608 or Email: info@dancelindy.com

Salsa Lessons with Maria-guajira Trade options avail. Call Maria at 252-9286 or email

English Country Dance Lessons with Frederick Park and Margaret Talbot, just south of downtown Greenville on Woodruff Road. For more info see the website

Swing Dance Lessons with Michael & Jaya at 15 Woodland Rd. W, Asheville. www.michaelandjaya.com (828) 275-3693 or email for more info

Shall We Danz - Instruction in Ballroom Dance, Country Western Dance and Line Dancing with Missy Lindsey. Also, available to teach at special events or parties - Cell number (828) 712-8121 or Email -

Argentine Tango Call Karen (828)-215-1177, or email. On the web at tangoasheville.com or Tango Gypsies Yahoo group

Asheville Ballroom Dance Center - For more info see ashevilleballroom.com

Blue Ridge Ballroom - For more info call (828) 253-9108 or see blueridgeballroom.com/

Cross-Step Waltz w/ Tom Magruder. Contact the Synergy Center at 828-298-4688 or www.synergycenter.us.

Scott Baxla of Mostly Waltz Instruction in Social Couples Dancing, including Waltz, Argentine Tango, and Blues Swing. ScottBaxla@yahoo.com

D C Studio specializing in Social and Sequenced Ballroom (Round Dance) Instruction. For more Info call 654-9708 or visit their website.


DANCE EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

Aug 10 (Friday) COUNTRY/WESTERN SWING... Vollie McKenzie's Western Wildcats with "Bobby Hicks" will be playing vintage country and western swing at the Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville. Music will start at 8:00pm. Admission is $8. There will be a short 'Two-Step and Swing' dance class offered at 7:30pm. (Kari Sickenburger and Rodney Sutton instructing)...come out and enjoy a great band and the newly installed 'air conditioning' at the Grey Eagle..

Aug 10 (Friday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. Dances begin at 7:30 and continue until 10:30 P.M. (Join in helping keep the dances thriving by volunteering!) Dances with a teacher and recorded music: $4. Dances with a teacher and live music: $7. Dances held 1st Friday of each month and the Saturday that follows 2 weeks later (usually). See the website for more information.

Aug 10-11 (Friday-Saturday) DANCE THEATRE... The Scarlet Letter presented by Terpsichord Theatre of Dance at 8 pm at the Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. Originally set in Puritan New England, The Scarlet Letter is placed in an unknown time period, a setting lost between the past, present and future, conveying the timeless nature of the story’s themes. The music is a multimedia event all on its own. Musical historian and old time fiddle player, Ian Moore of The Rib Tips, carefully researched shape note Gospel pieces that originated in Puritan era Boston and are still sung in some Appalachian choirs today. For more information see www.terpsicorps.org/scarlet.htm

Aug 10 (Friday) CONTRA ...Advance Dance Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Euphoria String Band (Bob Kogut, Joe Hasty, Reggie Harris, Patick Couch and others) with Roberta Kogut calling. NOT FOR BEGINNERS OR NEW DANCERS! Admission $8. Info: 864-885-0643 or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net

Aug 10-11 (Friday-Saturday) TAP DANCE... Hoofin' Ground - The Charlotte Areas First and Only Tap Festival and Show Back To Shake Shuffle and Slide. New This Year: Location - Matthews Community Center and Theatre; New prices for workshop and show tickets. Saturday Nights show featuring artists Jason Janas, Acia Gray, Derick Grant, Matt Shields, Michelle Dorrance, Maurice Chestnut. For more information contact Pam Janas at softtaps@yahoo.com or 704-795-7656. This is the one Tap Event you don’t want to miss!

Aug 11 (Saturday) SWING... One Leg Up at Westville Pub in Asheville.

Aug 11 (Saturday) CONTRA... Boone Country Dancers First Saturday Dance at the Apple Barn at Valle Crucis, NC. Featuring Whistlin' Rufus with Doug Singleton calling. New dancers workshop at 7:30 PM, Dance starts at 8:00 PM. Admission is $7. $3 for high school students and younger. Info and directions at website: boonecountrydancers.org

Aug 13 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring The Spring Chickens (Ben Harvey, McClain Bissell, Art Shuster, Beth & Rob Mangum) w/ Fred Park calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.

Aug 16 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College Featuring Fly By Night (Julia Weatherford, Beth Magill, Laura Lengnick, Karen Gaughan) w/ Diane Silver calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/

Aug 17-19 (Friday-Sunday) FESTIVAL... ONE WORLD InnerNational Music Celebration 2007 at Deerfields (located in Horse Shoe, NC, approximately 20 minutes south of Asheville, NC). This family-friendly day and night event will feature music from around the world, information booths, healthy foods, and on-site vendors with an assortment of cultural products for sale. Artists include Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars (pictured), King Britt, Vieux Farka Touré, NiyoRah, Corey Harris & the 5X5 Band, The Malah, Abja, Chalwa, DJ Brett Rock, Medisin & BSM and others. For more information, see this page

Aug 17 (Friday) SWING... Swing Dance 8-10 pm, with a basic swing dance lesson at 7.30pm. Held at Filo Coffee and Pastry Shop, 1155 Tunnel Road in Asheville, across from the VA Hospital. Music by Swing Away (Lew Gelfond, fiddle and vocals; Guy Morganstein, guitar and vocals; and April Zace, vocals). Now every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Filo has a great wood floor for dancing, good size, best pastries in town. Parking is in back of the building. Cost is $2 for lesson, $5 dollars for dance.


Aug 18 (Saturday) SALSA... Salsa Dance at the JCC, 236 Charlotte Street. 8 pm salsa dance lesson $10 , no partner required Latin motion technique, instructor Nicholas Morrison; 9 pm dance to Picante' hot Latin Band played at LEAF and the Quad at UNCA. $15 cover 9-11:30 floor show 10pm with Asheville dancing stars Andres & Audra Montoya, Severine Gaubert & Andy Gaines, Aimee Diaz & Nicholas Morrison. Group salsa by Salseros dancers. Dancing in the Land of the Sky production. For info send an email.

Aug 18 (Saturday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. Dances begin at 7:30 and continue until 10:30 P.M. (Join in helping keep the dances thriving by volunteering!) Dances with a teacher and recorded music: $4. Dances with a teacher and live music: $7. Dances held 1st Friday of each month and the Saturday that follows 2 weeks later (usually). See the website for more information.

Aug 18 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center, 117 Boone Street in Jonesborough, TN. Music by Washington County Ramblers. Dance begins at 8 p.m. Admission to the dance is $7, $5 for HJDS members and $4 for Students. A workshop for beginners led by caller Dean Snipes will begin at 7:30 P.M. No partner is necessary. All dances are taught by the caller. All contra dance events are smoke and alcohol free and family oriented. For more information call David Wiley, 423-913-3246 or see historicjonesboroughdancesociety.org

Aug 18 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Greasy Beans (Cailen Campbell, Charlie Brophey, Josh Haddix, and Brad Hutchinson) with Hank Morris calling. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643 or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net

Aug 20 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring The Warren All Stars (Laura Lengnick, Matt Turino, Meg Cornett) w/ Diane Silver calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.

Aug 23 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College Welcome Back WWC Students Dance featuring Shuffle Creek (Matt Brown, Sara Slaughter, Lindsey) w/ Phil Jamison calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/

Aug 24-26 (Fri-Sunday) WALTZ / CONTRA... Old Farmer’s Ball Reunion Dance Weekend 2007 at Camp Merrimac - Black Mountain NC. The Official Dance Weekend of the Old Farmer's Ball Dance Community in Swannanoa NC. Held specifically for all the folks who have danced at the Old Farmer's Ball at least once, wished they had danced at the Old Farmer's Ball, or know someone who claims to have danced there. More info John Combs 253-3994 jcombs@main.nc.us or Bob Hileman plumbob@main.nc.us or see http://www.oldfarmersball.com/reunion.htm

Aug 25 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Featuring Center Line Syndrome (Ann Whitley, Jan Smith, Karen Gaughen and Larry Enlow) with Doug Singleton calling. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643 or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net

Aug 27 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Hot Flash (Laurie Fisher & Karen Gaughan) w/ Hank Morris calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info www.oldfarmersball.com/ website.

Aug 28 (Tuesday) BLUES / SWING... Blues/Swing Dance 7:30 - 10 PM at Orange Peel, downtown Asheville. Live music with the Chuck Beattie Band. Dance cost: $10; Intro lesson: 6:30-7:15, $5 ($15 for dance & lesson).

Aug 30 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Bryson Gym, Warren Wilson College Featuring Holy Coyote (Laurie Fisher, Dave Marcus, Karen Gaughan, Larry Enlow) w/ John Combs calling. Starts at 8 pm. Beginners Lesson 7:30pm. Admission $6. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/

Sept 1 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643 or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net


Sept 2 (Sunday) CONTRA... Contrathon II 10am-10pm at the Mountain Music Jamboree in Glendale Springs, NC. Featuring Toss the Possum (pictured) “A fabulous family band from Radford VA!” AND The Contrarians “The best contra band in West Virginia!” Please note that there will be NO CAMPING on site at the Mountain Music Jamboree. Sponsored by: Historic Jonesborough Dance Society. For registration info, please see the website. Questions? Contact David Wiley by email or call at 423-534-8879.

Sept 5 (Wednesday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance at FILO Pastries, 1155 Tunnel Road, 7:30 - 9:30; $6 at the door. Live Music and Caller. Come early and enjoy light supper with friends, delicious pastries and special English Teas and Scones! For more info send an email

Sept 7 (Friday) CONTRA... Celo Contradance 8pm "Green Cay" at Arthur Morgan School. Music by Bruce Greene & Friends. Admission $3. From Asheville, take 19/23 North. After Mars Hill, bear right on 19... becomes 19E. Pass Burnsville, and at Micaville take Route 80 S. Go approximately 6.5 miles and turn left at 7-Mile Ridge Rd. (Sign says Arthur Morgan School & Celo Health Center.) Cross bridge, then turn right onto Hannah Branch Road. After road turns sharply to the left, look for Arthur Morgan School sign (on right). Take dirt road to left directly across from sign -- keep to left & the next building on left is "Green Cay". For more info, send an email. More info about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/

Sept 7 (Friday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. Dances begin at 7:30 and continue until 10:30 P.M. (Join in helping keep the dances thriving by volunteering!) Dances with a teacher and recorded music: $4. Dances with a teacher and live music: $7. Dances held 1st Friday of each month and the Saturday that follows 2 weeks later (usually). See the website for more information.

Sept 7-9 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA ...Moondance 2007 There is space available for women, couples and men. Harvest Moon Folk Society hosts Moondance at the beautiful Table Rock State Park in upstate SC. We consistently have about 300 dancers each year. The lineup this year includes the Clayfoot Strutters and the Rocket Boys w/ Diane Silver and Robert Cromartie calling. For more info and to download the Moondance registration form, go to: www.harvestmoonfolk.org/moondanc.htm

Sept 15 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Featuring Ed Baggott and Elsie Peterson with Annmarie Walter calling. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643 or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net

Sept 19 (Wednesday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance at FILO Pastries, 1155 Tunnel Road, 7:30 - 9:30; $6 at the door. Live Music and Caller. Come early and enjoy light supper with friends, delicious pastries and special English Teas and Scones! For more info send an email

Sept 22 (Saturday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. Dances begin at 7:30 and continue until 10:30 P.M. (Join in helping keep the dances thriving by volunteering!) Dances with a teacher and recorded music: $4. Dances with a teacher and live music: $7. Dances held 1st Friday of each month and the Saturday that follows 2 weeks later (usually). See the website for more information.

Sept 22 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Featuring Steam Shovel (Roger Gold and David White) with Beth Molaro calling. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643 or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net

Oct 3 (Wednesday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance at FILO Pastries, 1155 Tunnel Road, 7:30 - 9:30; $6 at the door. Live Music and Caller. Come early and enjoy light supper with friends, delicious pastries and special English Teas and Scones! For more info send an email

Oct 5-7 (Fri-Sun) CAJUN-ZYDECO-WALTZ... Dances Galore, Dance Vortex "Dances are Forever" in From Mentone With Love, Alabama - Become "Licensed to Dance" in Cajun, Zydeco, Swing & Waltz. Info and Applications which are being accepted are available online at DanceVortex.com.

Oct 6 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Featuring Corn Stalkers (Matt Turino, Megan Cornett, Dylan Flynn, Colin Sutherland). Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8. No charge for kids. Info: 864-885-0643 or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net

Oct 12 (Friday) CONTRA ...Advance Dance Contra Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County, 8 - 11 PM. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring the Elftones. NOT FOR BEGINNERS OR NEW DANCERS! Admission $8. Info: 864-885-0643 or by e-mail whitewolf@bellsouth.net

Oct 17 (Wednesday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... English Country Dance at FILO Pastries, 1155 Tunnel Road, 7:30 - 9:30; $6 at the door. Live Music and Caller. Come early and enjoy light supper with friends, delicious pastries and special English Teas and Scones! For more info send an email


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