Welcome to Swing Asheville
We are a community based in Western North Carolina, brought together by our shared passion for swing dancing.
Come join us and dance!
Upcoming Events and Classes:
All of our events and classes are beginner-friendly, unless stated otherwise. Come as you are—no partner is necessary to attend.
Wednesday Weekly Dances*
$10 entry ($5 for students with ID):
7:00 – 8:00pm: Swing Dance Lesson (Beginners Welcome)
8:00 – 10:00pm: Social Swing Dance with DJ
Location: Coffee Art Music (type) Place, 1 Kenilworth Knolls #1, Asheville, NC 28805
Parking: Free parking lot in front of CAMP. Overflow parking at Mavis Tires and Brakes (located at the bottom of the hill).
Upcoming DJs:
January 7th – D.J. Keith
January 14th – D.J. Franklin
January 21st – D.J. Mark
February 4th – D.J. Keith
February 11th – D.J. Franklin
February 18th – D.J. Mark
*NOTE: The January 28th, February 25th, and March 25th dances will be held at Warren Wilson instead. See below.
Charleston Dance Class Series: Mondays in January (January 5-26)
Cost: $16 per class, or $60 for all 4 classes paid in advance**
Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Description: Beginner-friendly and no partner needed, these Monday night classes are a great way to get started in your swing dance journey. Or up your game with the skills you have already acquired.
**Note: Pay at the door with cash or card, or pre-pay at www.coffeeartmusictypeplace.org
Swing Asheville Live! At Warren Wilson –
Dance with Mary Kay and the Moonlighters: Wednesday, January 28th
$15 entry ($5 for students with ID):
7:00 – 8:00pm: Swing Dance Lesson
8:00 – 10:00pm: Social Swing Dance (with Live Music by Mary Kay and the Moonlighters)
Location: Bryson Gym at Warren Wilson College, 102 Upper College Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Description: Mary Kay and the Moonlighters is a dance band featuring the jazzy, bluesy vocal stylings of Swing Asheville’s Mary Kay Williams. She has been dancing lindy, swing, and blues since 2000, so she knows how to play for dancers! Her Moonlighters feature dynamic, versatile musicians from Western NC and SC. They create harmonic, rhythmic mayhem, exploring trad jazz and swing, with a touch of funk, blues, and a bit of soul to spice up your dance moves. The focus is on excellence with a generous helping of joy and fun. Come to listen, come to dance! Kevin Sanders on keyboard, Jon Price on Bass, Andy Applegate on drums.
Celebrate Hearty Gras with us, wear red, purple, and/or pink, or have a heart on for our dance community! No partner needed, for the lesson or the dance.
Upcoming Warren Wilson Dances:
January 28th – Mary Kay and the Moonlighters
February 25th – The French Broads
March 25th – Queen Bee and the Honeylovers (wear flowers)
Additional Resources
Looking for more swing dances and/or swing-able music? Check out the Asheville Area Swing Dance Calendar below, compiled by local dancers Kenneth Guess and Keith Moore: