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.
Swing Dance at Banks Ave Bar – Wednesday, Aug 12
$10 entry ($5 for students with ID):
6:30 – 7:30pm: Early Intermediate Lesson
7:30 – 8:00pm: Beginner Lesson
8:00 – 10:00pm: Social Swing Dance
Location: Banks Ave Bar at 32 Banks Ave #101, Asheville, NC 28801
Our weekly Wednesday swing dances are held at Banks Ave Bar. Come join us Wednesdays in August and beyond!
Instructors and DJ
Aug 12: Krystal and Jared; DJ Jared
Aug 19: Colleen and Andrew; DJ Franklin
Aug 26: Jared and Krystal instructors; live band see below
Swing Asheville Live! returns August 26 with Broad River Bounce led by Emily Songster
Fourth Friday Dances At Warren Wilson
$10 entry ($5 for students with ID):
7:00 – 8:00pm: Beginner Swing Dance Lesson
8:00 – 10:00pm: Social Swing Dance
Location: Morris Pavillion at Warren Wilson College, East Ln, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Upcoming Warren Wilson Dances:
Warren Wilson College is a host of Swannanoa Gathering in June and July, so no swing dances. We return for Fourth Fridays Aug 28, Sep 25, and Oct 30.
Aug 28: DJ and teachers: Jared and Krystal
Monday Classes
Cost: $16 per class
Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Location: Uphora Dance + Fitness, 1501 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28806
No classes are currently scheduled
Additional Resources
Did you know? Volunteers get free entry to our dances! If you are interested in volunteering at our dances, fill out the volunteer interest form here.
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:
Asheville Swing Night (independent of Swing Asheville) hosts a Second Friday dance at Haw Creek Commons with a beginner lesson at 7pm followed by dancing at 8pm. Next dance is Friday, August 14. For more details:
https://ashevilleswingnight.com
Carolina Swing Dance in Greenville, SC hosts an afternoon workshop and evening lessons and dance on the first Saturday of the month. Next date is September 5. For more details: