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. The cover is $5 for Swing Asheville members (become a member by clicking HERE…please be patient, page takes a while to load!).
Note that every month, this schedule will change to reflect the upcoming bands and learning opportunities!
Tuesday Night Music & Class Schedule
The dance runs from 9-11 pm, followed by late night vintage blues dancing. There is a $5 cover to attend, and 10% of all bar sales + donations go to a different local non-profit every month.
| Date | Music |
|---|---|
| June 5, 2018 | Community Jazz Jam |
| June 12, 2018 | The House Hoppers |
| June 19, 2018 | Queen Bee & the Honeylovers |
| June 26, 2018 | Gravy House Storytellers |
| July 3, 2018 | Community Jazz Jam |
| July 10, 2018 | Jason DeCristorfaro Quartet |
| July 17, 2018 | Low Down Sires |
| July 24, 2018 | One Leg Up |
| July 31, 2018 | TBA |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays in June at 7 pm | Tandem Charleston
This month, we’ll get to play around with different Charleston styles, starting with groove walk and swing-style Charleston, and moving forward into tandem Charleston. We will be learning swing and jitterbug steps to add some extra fun to your social dancing
Classes are held every Tuesday from 7-8 pm at The BLOCK off biltmore. Each class costs $10, or $8 if you are a Swing Asheville member. h | Jean & Franklin |
| Tuesday in June at 8 pm | Beginner Lindy Hop
PRE-REQUISITES: none! No partner needed! Beginner lindy hop! From single and double turns, to lindy circles, swing outs, and all of that vocabulary you’ve heard around the dance floor. Get ready to learn new steps and tighten up the ones you’ve learned already. Classes are held every Tuesday from 8-9pm at The BLOCK off biltmore. Each class costs $10, or $8 if you are a Swing Asheville member. | Jean & Franklin |