SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR SUMMER (EFFECTIVE JUNE 4TH):
7:00 no class
8:00-8:30 drop-in class for beginners ($10 for the class, Open Practice and the late night dance).
8:30-9:00 Open Practice with a DJ and our teachers ($5, includes late night dance)
9:00-11:00 late night dance with a live band ($5) – no change
11:00-end blues with a DJ – no change
Welcome to Swing Asheville! Below you’ll see a quick overview of the happenings at our official Tuesday night weekly dance at THE BLOCK off Biltmore at 39 S Market St, downtown Asheville. If you want to become a Swing Asheville member to save on classes and dances, you can do so by talking to us at the door or by clicking HERE…please be patient, page takes a while to load! We are a volunteer run organization; if you would like to help out (and get in free to dances/ class discounts) please email us at ashevilleswing@gmail.com
Tuesday Night Music Schedule
The dance runs from 9-11 pm, followed by late night vintage blues dancing. There is a $5 cover to attend.
| Date | Music |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2019 | Community Jazz Jam lead by Whitney Moore |
| July 9, 2019 | Gravyhouse Storytellers |
| July 16, 2019 | The Bacchaneers |
| July 23, 2019 | Big Dawg Slingshots |
| July 30, 2019 | Posey Quintet |
| August 6, 2019 | Community Jazz Jam lead by Andrew Fletcher |
| August 13, 2019 | tbd |
| August 20, 2019 | Sparrow and her wingmen |
| August 27, 2019 | Hot Jazz Jumpers w/ members of Banjo Nickaru |
Tuesday Night Class Schedule
All monthly class series begin the first Tuesday night of the month, but you can drop in at any time. Classes are $10 ($8 for Swing Asheville members).
| Time | Class | Instructors |
|---|---|---|
| 7pm - NO CLASS | NO CLASS | |
| Tuesdays in July at 8-8:30pm | Beginner Lindy Hop 6 count
In this class, we'll focus on rhythm and lead-follow technique while learning a basic "vocabulary" of steps to build your swing dance repertoire. In just a short time, you'll be able to get out on the dance floor with a partner and have fun dancing! For brand new dancers and those who would like to review and improve their basic steps and technique. No partner or experience required :) Price: $10. It also covers the Open Practice and the late night dance! | Deb, Kit & Angela |
| 8:30-9:00 | Open Practice (all levels!) with DJ
Join us for the Open Practice! All levels are welcome, and our teachers will be available throughout the practice to dance with you! Price: $5. It also covers the late night dance! |