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Sept. 25, 2009   
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Learn to Shag! Lessons Start Sept. 28. Mondays: Beginners Class 7PM ; Intermediate Class 7:45PM. Southside Dance Studio (smoke free family environment) New Location: 4110 Hendersonville Hwy.Fletcher, NC 28732 - Studio: 828-684-2118 ; Cy: 828-674-5432 ; JoAnn: 828-712-9515. or send an email. Learn basic and advanced shag steps, mirror patterns and more! 6 Weeks, $60. per person. No partner or experience necessary, join the fun. Cy and JoAnn are long time members of the Mountain Shag Club and have extensive teaching experience in AL, SC, TN and throughout Western North Carolina.

Capoeira Angola classes: Centro Esportivo de Capoeira Angola (CECA) Mondays 7-9pm beginners class, Wednesdays 7-9pm intermediate class, Fridays 7-9pm intermediate class, Saturdays 10am-12pm beginners class (free for 1st timers on 1st and 3rd Saturdays). Drop in rate is $12, 6 class card is $60, monthly and student rates also available. More info at capoeiraasheville.org.

Shelli SuZanne Stanback invites you to attend her "In Motion" Fall Mind-Body Fusion Fitness Series with Yoga Flowdance and Nia 9:30-11am Tuesdays through December 15. Classes held at her new location, Terpsicorps Studio in the River Arts District, Asheville. New to Nia first class free! This 1 1/2 hour class is $15 drop in, 5 classes $60, 10 classes $100. Shelli is a Nia Black Belt and Integrative Arts Practioner. Bring a friend and Create a Body-Mind centered practice for your Health and Vitality! For more information, see this website or call 828-231-5995.

Salsa Choreography Intensive - Intermediate level with Salseros 828 Latin Dance School - 6:30 -8 pm Wednesdays at Terpsicorps Dance Studio in the Wedge Studio Building, River District, 129 Roberts St, (Just past Grey Eagle) Asheville. Oct 7 – Oct 28. $65 - Due first day of class. Non-refundable, Non-transferable. You must know the basic timing and footwork of Salsa to attend. The class will focus on technique for partnering and solo dance in Salsa while composing a short choroegraphy to go with the music. Expect to learn spinning, body movement, connection work, musicality, and how to work in a team. For more information see salseros828.com or call Maria at 828-280-7880.

Appalachian Clogging/ Flat Footing classes Four Tuesdays starting October 6 (Advanced Beginner). 6-7 p.m. at the French Broad Food Coop 2nd floor. $48 for the series or $13/class To register, call 828-683-8433 or send name and contact info to this email. Instructor: Linda Block, member of Green Grass Cloggers, past member of Cub Hill Cloggers, Crabtown Cloggers, and Stump Jumpers.

DANCE 4 JOY upcoming ballroom dance class: New classes in CHA-CHA will begin October 13 continue through Oct 20, 27 and November 3. Instructors: Fran and Robert Ackley. Classes held at Reuter Family YMCA (3 Town Sq. Blvd.) Asheville off of Long Shoals Rd and I-26. Stop by or call the "Y" at 828 651-9622 to register. More information: Contact Robert Ackley at 828 698-5517 or send an e-mail.

Line Dance Classes Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9:00am. Exercise, learn dance new moves, meet new friends and have a blast. For more information please call 828.274.9320 or email Phil at the Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre..

New Bellydance Classes with Lisa Zahiya - Fall 2009 - Tuesdays: 6-7 PM Beginner Bellydance and 7:10-8:10 PM - Drills and Skills ; Thursdays: 5:30-5:30 PM Beginner Bellydance for Youth: Ages 12-16 and 6:30-7:30 PM Bhangra! Classes are $12 drop-in, $40 for 4 classes, $72 for 8 classes or $90 for unlimited classes. Back to School Special: Get 1 Class Free! 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. For more info see lisazahiya.com.

Ballroom Dance Class Instructor: Micaela Scobie; Mondays, Oct. 12 - Nov. 23; 7-8:30 pm; Fee: $65: In this 7-week Ballroom dance workshop we will cover the basics, as well as some spicy flair. Ballroom is a two-person dance, but coming with a partner is not required. Micaela Scobie, accomplished in American style Ballroom dance, has been dancing for over 6 years and has won awards in numerous regional competitions. Micaela believes dancing is for everyone. Come prepared to have fun! Class held at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, located in the original City Hall at 225 W. State Street. For more information or to register, call 828/669-0930 or visit blackmountainarts.org and click on the Events or Classes page.

NIA. Instructor Tanya Rose. Mondays, Nov. 2- Dec. 14. 5:30-6:30 pm. Tuition Fee: $12/week or $70/7 weeks (get one class free!) NIA is a dynamic blend of dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts. Anyone can do NIA - all you need is a body and a willingness to experience the Joy of Movement. Practiced barefoot to music, each person is invited to move at his or her own intensity level. Tanya Rose is a Certified NIA Instructor who has been practicing NIA for 4 1/2 years. Wear comfortable clothing. Visit nianow.com for more information. Class held at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts, located in the original City Hall at 225 W. State Street. For more information or to register, call 828/669-0930 or visit blackmountainarts.org and click on the Events or Classes page.

Salsa Lesson & Latin Nighclub Dancing every Wednesday at Scandals Nightclub, located in the Grove House, 11 Grove Street, Downtown Asheville. Latin Nightclub Dancing (DOORS OPEN 9pm-2am); Salsa Lesson 9pm-10pm ($10 cover for lesson & dance); Dance 10pm-2am ($5 cover for dance). For more info see scandalsnightclub.net or call (828) 505-1612.

"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 and technique to further enhance your American Style Waltz. This 6-week series is held The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville). $60 for 6-week series. For more information, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or send an email

"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. Classes held at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville). $60 for 6-week series. For more information, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or send an email

Beginning Scottish Country Dance 7-8:30pm 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. every Wednesday evening 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. For questions and registration, contact Deborah Swanson by email or call 778-4878. Private, group, or event lessons in Zydeco, Cajun, Two-Step, & Couples dancing available.

Salsa Classes at the Asheville Ballroom Dance Centre. $60 for a 6-Week series. For more information call Phil 828-274-8320, send an email, come by 991 Sweeten Creek Road, just 1/2 mile south of I-40 exit 51 or visit ashevilleballroom.com.

Ballroom Dance Classes at the Asheville Ballroom Dance Centre. Beginner through advanced. Meet new friends, exercise and attend weekly dance parties. All lead instructors are certified. For more information 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 or visit ashevilleballroom.com.

Blues at Tressa's every Thursday: Peggy Ratusz' Invitational Blues Jam

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 (basic techniques) - no experience necessary. Belly Dance Level 2: Combining the Elements of Belly Dance/Raqs Sharqi (continuing techniques) - previous belly dance experience is recommended. See the website for details. For more information, please 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.

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 ($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.

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.

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.

The Asheville Arts Center is a place for you to discover the diversity of the various dance forms from Irish to African, including Swing, Hip Hop and much more! Whether you are 3 or 103, you will receive instruction from professionals in their field. You will be part of a community of dancers who benefit from age-appropriate instruction, and develop self-esteem and confidence through the art of dance discovery. Classes offered in Irish step dance, Clogging, Percussive Dance, Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Drama, Kindermusik and more! There are three locations for classes including Asheville and South Asheville. Please visit ashevilleartscenter.com for more information and schedule or call: 828 253-4000.

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. 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.

"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. Arrive 7pm- $7/class (7-8p)only, $10 all evening, students $5 New! "Next Step " class ( for expereinced 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 tangogypsies.com for details.

Swing dance lessons Swing Dance Lessons at 11 on Grove. Tuesdays 6pm -7pm Beginner Lindy Hop with Marc & Jessy. $40 for 4 weeks. No partner necessary. 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 Onca 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

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 ashevillemorris.us.

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; $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

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.

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

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.

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. Visit www.tangoasheville.com for more info.

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

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

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.

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

CLASSES
Afro-Cuban Movement Class with Salseros 828 Latin Dance School Mondays 7-8:30 at Terpsicorps Dance Studios, River District near the Grey Eagle in Asheville. This class helps you isolate body movement, ground yourself, understand the roots of Salsa music, and relax! Beginners welcome!! $12 drop in or $40/month Classes start Sept 14 and are ongoing ... - check salseros828.com or call Maria at 828-280-7880.

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

Blues Tuesdays Dance the night away at the Westville Pub to live blues music from 10 on. Free cover, no smoking.

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.

TEACHERS
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. 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

Salsa Lessons with Salseros 828 Dance Company, Hector and Maria-guajira - Classes Mondays and Wednesdays. See salseros828.com, 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

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 send an email. On the web at tangogypsies.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.


DANCE EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
Sept 25 (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.

Sept 25 (Friday) COUNTRY... Friday Evening Country Dance at the Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre, 991-B Sweeten Creek Road, just 1/2 mile south of I-40 exit 51. Hosted by Sophie Magazine. Lesson at 7:00. Dancing from 8:00-10:30. Music provided by DJ Carol Henderson. Light Hors D'oereves and sodas. Dress is casual. Admission $10. For more information send an email or call 828-274-8320.

Sept 26 (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 Rhythm Method String Band (Craig Edwards-fiddle/banjo, Cathy Mason-fiddle, Erica Weiss-guitar, Dedo Morris-bass) w/ caller Beth Molaro. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.

Sept 26 (Saturday) BALLROOM... Saturday Evening Ballroom Dance at the Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre, 991-B Sweeten Creek Road, just 1/2 mile south of I-40 exit 51. Dancing from 8:00-11:00. Music provided by Deejay Sonny Day. Light Hors D'oereves and sodas. Dress is casual to dressy. Admission $10. For more information send an email or call 828-274-8320.

Sept 26 (Saturday) BOLERO... Intermediate Bolero Workshop taught by Ted & Kimberly Ross from 4:00-6:00PM at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville). $20 per person for this 2-hour workshop.Learn the fundamentals, styling and technique of the seductive and sensual "Bolero". For more information on this workshop, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or send an email.

Sept 26 (Saturday) CONTRA... True Nature Country Fair Contra Dance 3-4:30pm at the Big Ivy Communnity Center in Barnardsville, North Carolina. Featuring Joe Hallock and the Flat Creek Boys. Free with Fair Admission ($5). Hosted by the Organic Growers School, the True Nature Country Fair features vendors of local, organic, and sustainable products and resources from throughout the Southeast, workshops on all aspects of sustainable living, a children's program and live music, all in a pristine mountain setting. Fair runs 10am-6pm Saturday and Sunday. For more info see this website

Sept 28 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Ask About Tree Work (Maisie Newell & Eric Daye) w/ Anne Marie Walter calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.

Sept 29 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring The Space Heaters. Admission $5. For more info see swingasheville.com

Sept 29 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Oct 1 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College. Featuring Hot Sonata (Mark Mueller, Art Shuster, Karen Gaughan) w/ Adina Gordon 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 about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/

Oct 2 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Featuring Land Of Sky (Laura Lengnick, Roger Gold, Paul Moore) with caller Barbara Groh. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.

Oct 2 (Friday) CONTRA... Celo Contradance 8pm at "Green Cay" at Arthur Morgan School in Celo. Music by Bruce Greene & Friends with Fred Park calling. Admission $3. From Asheville, take 19/23 North. After Mars Hill, bear right on 19, which 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." Additional Information: send an email or call 828-675-4331.

Oct 3 (Saturday) ENGLISH AND AMERICAN EVENING BALL... An evening of English Country Dance and American Dance at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. 8:00 - 11:00 PM. Featuring piano extraordinaire Atossa Kramer from Berea College, KY. Fine refreshments served. No partner necessary. Comfortable clothing and shoes. No particular costume or dress is required. $10. Call: Karen at 828-230-8449 or send an email

Oct 3 (Saturday) BALLROOM... Disc Jockey Playoff and Youth Scholarship Fund Raiser - Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre Celebrates 8 Years with a Disc Jockey Playoff and Youth Scholarship Fund Raiser. Dance the night away to the music of 4 Area and National Ballroom and DanceSport DJ's from 8:00-11:00. Special Events and Shows. Heavy Hors D'oereves and Sodas will be served. Asheville Ballroom, 991-B Sweeten Creek Road, just 1/2 mile south of I-40 exit 51. Admission $15. Dress to Impress. For more information send an email or call 828-274-8320.

Oct 3 (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 Steamshovel (Roger Gold-guitar/feet; David White-fiddle/banjo) w/ caller Adina Gordon. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 for adults and $5 for teen-agers 14-17 who dance. No charge for kids. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.

Oct 3 (Saturday) SWING... One Leg Up 9pm at Rascals in Oteen. For more info see onelegupjazz.com

Oct 3 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8-11 pm in the Community Room, Keith House at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC (7 miles east of Murphy). Featuring Contraindicated with Beth Molaro calling. Admission: Adults $6 ; 12-18 $3 ; Under 12 $2. Part of our twice monthly community dance series. Beginners, singles and couples welcome. Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching. For more info see the website

Oct 3 (Saturday) SQUARE DANCE/ ROUND DANCE... Federation Hospice Dance hosted by Southern Lights Square and Round Dance Club at the Whitmire Activity Building, Lily Pond & West Allen Street (Off Kanuga) in Hendersonville NC. 4pm - Round dance classes; 6pm - Advanced tips; 7pm - Early rounds; 7:30pm - Squares and rounds. Caller: Stan Russell; Cuer: Mathew Temples. For information about our dances, southernlights.org or contact Bill or Judy at 828-698-4530 or send an email.

Oct 4 (Sunday) ENGLISH AND AMERICAN DANCE... Mix of English Country Dance and American Dance 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. 3:00 - 5:30. $6. Live music and caller. Half of the afternoon will be English Country Dance; other half will be vintage contras, sicilian circles, New England squares, circle mixers, and waltzes. No partner necessary. Comfortable shoes and clothing. Beginners welcome. Learn as you go! Enchanting dance space with a wonderful hardwood floor. Call Karen at 828-230-8449 or send an email

Oct 5 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Jupiter Road (Hilary Dirlam, Bill West, Jacques & Hunt Mallett) w/ Tom & Myra calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.

Oct 6 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Oct 7 (Wednesday) ZYDECO... Zydeco Dance at Eleven on Grove first and third Wednesdays. Lesson 7:45 - 8:30, $5; Dancing to CDs, 8:30 - 11:00, $5. 11 Grove St. Come on out and join the fun! Non-smoking Venue - No Partner Required. Contact Deborah Swanson by email or 828 778-4878.

Oct 8 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College. Featuring Crowfoot (Jaige Trudel, Nicholas Williams, Adam Broome) w/ Bob Issacs from NJ 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 about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/

Oct 9-11 (Fri-Sun) CONTRA... "Mountain Madness" Contra Dance Weekend at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Crowfoot and Contrarians with Beth Molaro & Bob Isaacs calling. Limited to first 150 registrations. For more information see this page or the website

Oct 9 (Friday) COUNTRY... Friday Evening Country Dance at the Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre, 991-B Sweeten Creek Road, just 1/2 mile south of I-40 exit 51. Hosted by Sophie Magazine. Line Dance Lesson at 7:00. Dancing from 8:00-10:30. Music provided by DJ Carol Henderson. Light Hors D'oereves and sodas. Dress is casual. Admission $10. For more information send an email or call 828-274-8320.

Oct 10 (Saturday) CONTRA... Special Contra Dance A special Harvest Moon dance at St. Mark United Methodist Church in Greenville, SC. St. Mark is in a quaint old neighborhood near Cherrydale Shopping Center (306 North Franklin Road). The Inexplicabilies (David White, Joel McConnell and Wes Maluk) will play, Barbara Groh will call. Come out and support this special dance closer in to Greenville. Beginner orientation: 7:30 PM Dance : 8-11. For more info see harvestmoonfolk.org.

Oct 12 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Crowfoot (Jaige Trudel, Adam Broome & Nicholas Williams) w/ Adina Gordon calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.

Oct 13 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Oct 14 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring Steam Shovel 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.

Oct 15-18 (Thurs-Sun) FESTIVAL... Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF) at Camp Rockmont near Black Mountain, NC. The fall lineup includes Zap Mama, Cowboy Junkies, Arrested Development, Los Amigos Invisible and more. For complete information and to order tickets online, see theleaf.org.

Oct 15 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College. Featuring Wild Asparagus (David Canteni, Ann Percival, Becky Tracy, Mark Murphy, George Marshall, Mark Hellenberg) w/ George Marshall 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 about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/

Oct 17 (Saturday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... Carolina English Country Dancers 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. No partner necesary. For more info see website

Oct 17 (Saturday) SQUARE DANCE/ ROUND DANCE... State Fair Dance hosted by Southern Lights Square and Round Dance Club at the Whitmire Activity Building, Lily Pond & West Allen Street (Off Kanuga) in Hendersonville NC. 4pm - Round dance classes; 6pm - Advanced tips; 7pm - Early rounds; 7:30pm - Squares and rounds. Caller: Stan Russell; Cuer: Lou & Al Krech. For information about our dances, southernlights.org or contact Bill or Judy at 828-698-4530 or send an email.

Oct 18 (Sunday) ENGLISH AND AMERICAN DANCE... Mix of English Country Dance and American Dance 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. 3:00 - 5:30. $6. Live music and caller. Half of the afternoon will be English Country Dance; other half will be vintage contras, sicilian circles, New England squares, circle mixers, and waltzes. No partner necessary. Comfortable shoes and clothing. Beginners welcome. Learn as you go! Enchanting dance space with a wonderful hardwood floor. Call Karen at 828-230-8449 or send an email

Oct 18 (Sunday) SQUARE DANCE/ ROUND DANCE... Hot Hash Dance 2-4pm at the Gymnasium of Hillandale Elementary School, 504 Preston Lane, East Flat Rock. Dance hosted by Southern Lights Square and Round Dance Club. Caller: Stan Russell. Rubber Soled Shoes are Recommended. For further information call (828) 625-9969. For information about our dances, southernlights.org or contact Bill or Judy at 828-698-4530 or send an email.

Oct 19 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring Cailen Campbell and David Brown w/ Barbara Groh calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.

Oct 20 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Oct 21 (Wednesday) ZYDECO... Zydeco Dance at Eleven on Grove first and third Wednesdays. Lesson 7:45 - 8:30, $5; Dancing to CDs, 8:30 - 11:00, $5. 11 Grove St. Come on out and join the fun! Non-smoking Venue - No Partner Required. Contact Deborah Swanson by email or 828 778-4878.

Oct 22 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College. Featuring Dry Ridge Runners (Adam Tanner, Roy Andrade, Parrish Ellis, Stephanie Wolf) w/ Perry Shafran 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 about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/

Oct 23 (Friday) TWO STEP/BALLROOM... Beginning Night Club Two-Step Class and Dance Party Beginning Night Club Two-Step Class at 7PM ; "Beginner's Only" Dance Party: 8–10PM. Class Taught and Party Hosted by Ted and Kimberly Ross at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville). Learn to dance the "Night Club Two-Step" and practice your ballroom dancing in a fun, safe and supportive atmosphere at this "Beginner's Only" Class and Dance Party! Refreshments and sodas will be provided and Professional Dance Instructors will be at the party to assist students with their dancing questions. Line dances will also be taught and included in the party. No partner is necessary for the class or party. $10 for Class and Party (Special $7 Rate for ages 17 & under). For more information, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or send an email.

Oct 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 Fly By Night (Julia Weatherford-fiddle, Laura Lengnick-fiddle, Beth Magill-flute, Karen Gaughan-keyboard) w/ Perry Shafran 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.

Oct 24 (Saturday) QUICKSTEP... Beginning Quickstep Workshop taught by Ted & Kimberly Ross from 4:00PM - 6:00PM at The Asheville Ballroom & Dance Centre (991-B Sweeten Creek Rd., Asheville). $20 per person for this 2-hour workshop. Learn the fundamentals, styling and technique of the exciting "Quickstep". For more information on this workshop, contact Ted & Kimberly Ross at (828) 333-8333 or send an email.

Oct 26 (Monday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 8 PM at Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville - Featuring The Spring Chickens (Rob & Beth Mangum, Art Schuster, Ben Harvey, McClain Bissell) w/ Perry Shafran calling. $6. Beginners Welcome! More info oldfarmersball.com.

Oct 27 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring One Leg Up. Admission $5. For more info see swingasheville.com

Oct 27 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Oct 28 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Music by All-Star Volunteers with Callers' Collective calling. Beginners session at 7:00 ; dance 7:30 - 10:00. Admission $8, $5 ages 14-17. See the website for more information.

Oct 29 (Thursday) CONTRA... Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College. Featuring Attic Rattlers (David Lovett, Greg Horne, Jeff Hersk) w/ Hank Morris 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 about Asheville area Contra Dances can be found at www.oldfarmersball.com/

Oct 30-Nov 1 (Fri-Sun) SQUARE DANCE... Southern Appalachian Square Dance Weekend in the Community Room, Keith House at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC (7 miles east of Murphy). Featuring: Squares and Big Circles Instructors: Phil Jamison and Bob Dalsemer. Live music by: Red Mountain, Adam Hurt and Beth Hartness. The class schedule includes Friday and Saturday night dances as well as daytime workshops on Saturday and a farewell dance session Sunday morning. All dances are taught and walked through in advance. Appalachian Square Dance Weekend begins with registration (3:00 to 5:30 pm) and supper (6:00 pm) on Friday and ends with lunch on Sunday. Scholarship assistance is available (request an application form at the time of registration). Register online or see this page for more information.

Oct 31 (Saturday) CONTRA... Special Halloween Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring High Yield String Band (Adam Tanner, Roy Andrade, Parrish Ellis, Stephanie Wolf) w/ Jesse Edgerton calling. Costumes recommended. For more information see the website

Oct 31 (Saturday) CONTRA ...Monster Mash! All Day Dance 2pm-midnight at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Presented by the Harvest Moon Folk Society. Featuring Steamshovel (2:00-5:00) and House Red (8:00-12:00) w/ Beth Molaro and Hank Morris calling. $15 dance all day. No Preregistration Required. 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.

Nov 1 (Sunday) ENGLISH AND AMERICAN DANCE... Mix of English Country Dance and American Dance 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. 3:00 - 5:30. $6. Live music and caller. Half of the afternoon will be English Country Dance; other half will be vintage contras, sicilian circles, New England squares, circle mixers, and waltzes. No partner necessary. Comfortable shoes and clothing. Beginners welcome. Learn as you go! Enchanting dance space with a wonderful hardwood floor. Call Karen at 828-230-8449 or send an email

Nov 3 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Nov 6 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Music by Laurie Fisher, Karen Gaughan & Friend with Keith Cornette Eustis calling. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.

Nov 6 (Friday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... Carolina English Country Dancers 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. No partner necesary. For more info see website

Nov 6 (Friday) CONTRA... Celo Contradance 8pm at "Green Cay" at Arthur Morgan School in Celo. Music by Bruce Greene & Friends with Mark Langner calling. Admission $3. From Asheville, take 19/23 North. After Mars Hill, bear right on 19, which 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." Additional Information: send an email or call 828-675-4331.

Nov 7 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Contra Cowboys (Joel Keebler, Sid Jackson, Mike Knowles) w/ Anne Marie Walter calling. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website

Nov 8 (Sunday) CONTRA / WALTZ ...Sunday Contra & Waltz 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 Wilson All Stars (Laura Lengnick-fiddle, Matt Turino-fiddle, Meghan Cornette–guitar, Isiah Thalmayer-bass) w/ Maggie Jo Saylor calling. Potluck at 12:30, Waltz-1:30, Contra dance - 2:00-5:00. Info hotline including cancellations due to weather recorded by 2 PM at 864-836-2986. For general information call David White at 828-545-0689 or send an email.

Nov 10 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring The Space Heaters. Admission $5. For more info see swingasheville.com

Nov 10 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Nov 11 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Music 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.

Nov 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 Tribal Tune Twisters (David Digiuseppi - accordion, Roger Gold - guitar, Jim Roberts - percussion); w/ Vicki Herndon 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.

Nov 15 (Sunday) ENGLISH AND AMERICAN DANCE... Mix of English Country Dance and American Dance 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. 3:00 - 5:30. $6. Live music and caller. Half of the afternoon will be English Country Dance; other half will be vintage contras, sicilian circles, New England squares, circle mixers, and waltzes. No partner necessary. Comfortable shoes and clothing. Beginners welcome. Learn as you go! Enchanting dance space with a wonderful hardwood floor. Call Karen at 828-230-8449 or send an email

Nov 17-18 (Tuesday-Wednesday) PERFORMANCE... MOMIX: ReMIX 8-10pm at Diana Wortham Theatre in downtown Asheville. MOMIX's dancer-illusionists present works of inventiveness and physical beauty, conjuring up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body. Tickets & info: 257-4530 or dwtheatre.com.

Nov 17 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring One Leg Up. Admission $5. For more info see swingasheville.com

Nov 17 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Nov 18 (Wednesday) CONTRA... Y Dance at the YWCA, 700 Augusta St, Greenville. Featuring Mr. Clemson's Contraband 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.

Nov 21 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Chicken Tractor w/ Barbara Groh calling. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website

Nov 21 (Saturday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... Carolina English Country Dancers 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. No partner necesary. For more info see website

Nov 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 Jupiter Road (Jacques Lewin-fiddle, Bill West-banjo, Hillery Durlam-guitar, Hunt Mallett-bass) w/ Beverly Smith 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.

Nov 24 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring Solomon Douglas Quartet. Admission $5. For more info see swingasheville.com

Nov 24 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Nov 28 (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.

Dec 1 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Dec 4 (Friday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... Carolina English Country Dancers 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. No partner necesary. For more info see website

Dec 5 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:30-10:30pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Big Cranky (David Lynch, Vollie Mckenzie, Neil Carroll, McLean Bissell) w/ Beth Molaro calling. Class for beginners at 7:00pm. For more information see the website

Dec 5 (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 Dry Ridge Runners (Adam Tanner, Roy Andrade, Parish Ellis and Stephanie Wolf) with Dean Snipes calling. We set up at about 5:00 and have a covered dish supper at 6:30. Beginners dance session is at 7:30 and the dance is at 8:00. Please come early and help if you can. Admission $8 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.

Dec 6 (Sunday) ENGLISH AND AMERICAN DANCE... Mix of English Country Dance and American Dance 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. 3:00 - 5:30. $6. Live music and caller. Half of the afternoon will be English Country Dance; other half will be vintage contras, sicilian circles, New England squares, circle mixers, and waltzes. No partner necessary. Comfortable shoes and clothing. Beginners welcome. Learn as you go! Enchanting dance space with a wonderful hardwood floor. Call Karen at 828-230-8449 or send an email

Dec 8 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring The Space Heaters. Admission $5. For more info see swingasheville.com

Dec 8 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Dec 9 (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.

Dec 11 (Friday) CONTRA... Advanced Dance 8-11 pm at River Falls Lodge above Marietta, SC in northern Greenville County. Music by Inexplicabillies (Wes Maluk-guitar/tenor banjo/percussion, Joel McConnel-mandolin/tenor banjo, David White - fiddle/banjo) with Diane Silver calling. Experienced Dancers Only - Not For Beginners Or New Dancers. For more information, call 828-277-4068.

Dec 15 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Dec 19 (Saturday) CONTRA... Contra Dance 7:00-10:00pm at the Historic Jonesborough Visitors Center in Jonesborough, TN. Featuring Toss The Possum (Laura Zisette, Chas Zisette, Jane Zisette, Rob Zisette) w/ Vicki Herndon calling. No Class for beginners. Holiday Party/Jam to follow dance. For more information see the website

Dec 19 (Saturday) ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE... Carolina English Country Dancers 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church, 2519 Woodruff Road, Simpsonville, SC. No partner necesary. For more info see website

Dec 19 (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 Skytones (Laura Lengnick, Mara Shea, Paul Moore, Roger Gold) with Robert Cromartie 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.

Dec 19 (Saturday) CONTRA/ SQUARE DANCE... Holiday Dance Party 8-11 pm in the Community Room, Keith House at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC (7 miles east of Murphy). Beginners, couples and singles are welcome. This dance is free. Bring refreshments to share! Guest callers welcome (contact us in advance). Music by many local musicians. For more info see the website

Dec 20 (Sunday) ENGLISH AND AMERICAN DANCE... Mix of English Country Dance and American Dance 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. 3:00 - 5:30. $6. Live music and caller. Half of the afternoon will be English Country Dance; other half will be vintage contras, sicilian circles, New England squares, circle mixers, and waltzes. No partner necessary. Comfortable shoes and clothing. Beginners welcome. Learn as you go! Enchanting dance space with a wonderful hardwood floor. Call Karen at 828-230-8449 or send an email

Dec 22 (Tuesday) SWING... Swing Dance 8pm - 10:30pm every Tuesday night at Eleven on Grove in downtown Asheville. Featuring One Leg Up. Admission $5. For more info see swingasheville.com

Dec 22 (Tuesday) TANGO... 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. For more information see tangogypsies.com

Dec 26-Jan 1, 2010 (Sat-Fri) VARIOUS... Winter Dance Week in the Community Room, Keith House at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC (7 miles east of Murphy). Instructors and Musicians: David Millstone, Sue Rosen, Matthew Duveneck, Suzannah Park, Nathan Morrison, Carl Dreher, Phantom Power (Bruce Rosen and Lissa Schneckenberger), Corey DiMario, Daron Douglas, Karen Axelrod, David Crandall, J.D. Robinson. The Folk School's popular year-end folk dance and music celebration will feature American contras & squares, English country dancing, rapper sword dancing, couple dances, singing, jam sessions and more - all to glorious live music. Winter Dance Week begins with supper on Sunday, December 26th and ends after a gala New Year's Eve party and special southern style New Year’s breakfast on January 1st. Standard Tuition: $340; Local Tuition: $170. * Special: Register on or before November 1 and get $50 off ($290). Register online or see this page for more information.

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