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.
Weekly Dance: Wednesdays*
$10 entry
7-8pm: Swing Dance Lesson (Beginner Plus option only)
8-10pm: Swing Dance
Location: Haywood Park Hotel, 1 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
*UPDATE: 5/14 and 5/21 we will be back in The Cellar, in The Den (the area with the fireplace)
Parking: Street parking, or paid parking at the Wall Street Garage.
Drop-In Shim Sham Class: Saturday, May 17th
$10 for class
4:30-5:30pm
Instructor: Danna Leon
Location: Coffee Art Music Type Place, 1 Kenilworth Knolls #1, Asheville, NC
Description: Learn the choreography of the popular swing line dance, the “Shim Sham”
Beginner Charleston Lesson Series: Sundays in May, Starting May 4th
$16 per class
2-3pm
Drop in, or sign up here: https://uphoradance.com/
Location: Uphora Dance Studios, 1501 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Instructors (Updated): Trevor Lohrbeer & Danna Leon
Description: The Charleston is a social jazz dance that was highly popular in the 1920s and has been frequently revived. It is characterized by toes-in, heels-out twisting steps, and was performed as a solo, with a partner, or in a group. The dance was originally known throughout the American South and became famous in 1920s America, named after the city of Charleston, South Carolina.
Today, Charleston is an important dance in Lindy Hop dance culture, danced in many permutations: alone (solo), with a partner, or in groups of couples or solo dancers. The basic step allows for a vast range of variations and improvisation. Both the 20s and Swinging Charleston styles are popular today, though swinging Charleston is more commonly integrated into Lindy Hop dancing.
Drop-In Swing Practice Hour: Every Sunday
$5 entry
3-4pm: All-Levels Open Practice
Location: Uphora Dance Studios, 1501 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Looking to level up your dancing beyond the social floor? Swing by our practice hour on Sunday! All styles of swing are welcome, whether you’ve got a specific move to work on, or just want to dance. The practice room includes smooth wood floors and a large mirror wall.
Shim Sham Flash Mob for Frankie Manning’s Birthday: Sunday, May 25th
5:00pm
Location: Meet near the Pack Square Park Pavilion, Asheville, NC
Description: Frankie Manning would be turning 111 on Monday, May 26th, and swing dancers around the world are honoring his legacy with the Shim Sham. Join Swing Asheville near the Pack Square Park pavilion for a fun, free community performance of the Shim Sham to celebrate his legacy!
Parking: Street parking downtown is free on Sundays.
Collegiate Shag Workshop: Saturday, May 31st
$32 for class
3-5pm
Drop in, or sign up under “Workshops” at https://uphoradance.com/
Location: Uphora Dance Studios, 1501 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Instructors: Colleen Cappellini & Andrew Snow
Description: Different than Carolina Shag, Collegiate Shag is a lively and energetic partnered swing dance with an uplifting feel—it’s perfect for dancing to faster tempo music!
Rhythm and Connections Class: Sunday, June 1st
$16 per class
2-3pm
Drop in, or sign up here: https://uphoradance.com/
Location: Uphora Dance Studios, 1501 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Instructors: Deb Hall & Danna Leon
Description: Following the rhythm and timing of music can be tricky while learning new dance moves. We will show you how Swing moves to just behind the beat while working on our connections between leads and follows.