This site is currently under construction.
In the meantime, here are some of our upcoming dances and classes:
Weekly Dance: Wednesday, March 26th**
$10 entry
7-8pm: Swing Dance Lesson (Beginner & Beginner Plus options)
8-10pm: Swing Dance
10-10:30pm: Blues Dance
Location: Isa’s Bistro at Haywood Park Hotel
1 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Parking: Street parking, or paid parking at the Wall Street Garage.
**This week’s dance ONLY will be up in Isa’s Bistro. They are having a special event downstairs in the cellar, so no need to go down the stairs/elevator
Level 1 Balboa Dance Lesson Series: Sunday March 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd
$16 per class, 2-3pm
Sign up here: https://uphoradance.com/
**New student drop-ins are not accepted after the second week
Location: Uphora Dance Studios, 1501 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Instructors: Jean Saung & Franklin Smith
Description: This class series will focus on Balboa Fundamentals, teaching proper connection and technique along with the basic moves that are the building blocks of further classes and social dancing. The series will be progressive, with each class building on the previous week’s lesson. No experience required, no partner necessary.
Learn the Shim Sham: Sunday, March 30th
$16 per class, 2-3pm
Sign up here: https://uphoradance.com/
Location: Uphora Dance Studios, 1501 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Instructor: Danna Leon
Description: This class will teach you how to dance the Shim Sham. The Shim Sham is a beloved swing line dance with deep roots in Black dance traditions. Originally a tap dance routine, it emerged in the early 20th century within Black communities and continued to evolve in Harlem, New York. Over time, it became a staple in swing and Lindy Hop circles. Frankie Manning is credited with introducing a version of the Shim Sham to the broader swing dance community in the 1980s. Today, it remains a cherished tradition in swing scenes worldwide, often performed to songs like “’Tain’t What You Do” by Jimmy Lunceford.
Level 1.5 Balboa Dance Lesson Series: Sunday April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
$16 per class
Sign up here: https://uphoradance.com/
**New student drop-ins are not accepted after the second week
Location: Uphora Dance Studios, 1501 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
Instructors: Jean Saung & Franklin Smith
Description: This class series will build on the skills learned in Balboa Level 1 to improve connection and technique, while refining footwork and rhythms. Level 1 is not a required prerequisite, but students should have familiarity with uphold and/or downhold basics, out and ins, lollies and toss outs. No partner necessary.
Highland Brewing Dance with Drayton and the Dreamboats: Sunday, April 27th
$10 entry
5-6pm: Beginner Swing Lesson
6-8pm: Swing Dance with Live Band
8-9pm: Swing Dance with DJ
Location: Highland Brewing Event Center, 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Suite 200, Asheville, NC 28803
Parking: Plenty of free parking in front of the building.