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.
Social Dance at Warren Wilson with Live Music by Broad River Bounce: Thursday, January 1st
$15 entry ($5 for students with ID):
7:00 – 8:00pm: Special Lesson
8:00 – 10:00pm: Social Swing Dance (with Live Music by Broad River Bounce)
Location: Bryson Gym at Warren Wilson College, 102 Upper College Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Description: Hey Asheville and Lindy Focus Friends – Stay an extra day and dance with us to Broad River Bounce! They come from our local swing dance and music scene and are ready to kick off the new year with the joy of swing. Led by dancer-trombonist Emily Songster, this quintet will be serving up a mix of tempos and styles, every tune designed to make you want to move. Stay light on your feet, they’ll bring the beat. Bob Songster on bass, Adam Rose on guitar, dancer Keith Moore on drums, and joining them in Asheville by way of Knoxville, Will Boyd and his many wind instruments.
Wednesday Weekly Dances*
$10 entry includes:
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 – Keith
January 14th – Franklin
January 21st – Mark
*NOTE: The January 28th dance will be our Valentine’s Day dance, and will be held at Warren Wilson instead.
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
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:
Attending Lindy Focus?
Local’s day/night is Sunday, December 28th – locals can get in for free with their ID, for jams or talks during the day and/or the social dance at night (this does not include classes).
Check out the schedule at https://www.lindyfocus.com/.
There is also a local Asheville discount for the “Full Week Pass” or “All Class Pass” at Lindy Focus this year, to make up for the difference for local’s night. Email ashevilleswing@gmail.com or DM Swing Asheville on Facebook for details.