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.
First Monday Class: Monday, March 2
Cost: $16
Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Location: Coffee Art Music (type) Place, 1 Kenilworth Knolls #1, Asheville, NC 28805
Description: Every time we have 5 Mondays, we offer a specialty class on one of those Mondays! To “kick” off 2026, on the 2nd of March, we will be getting some swing solo jazz! Beginner level, no partner needed. Let’s add some fun solo steps to our swing dance nights!
Parking: Free parking lot in front of CAMP. Overflow parking at Mavis Tires and Brakes (located at the bottom of the hill).
**Note: Pay at the door with cash or card, or pre-pay at www.coffeeartmusictypeplace.org
Wednesday Weekly Dances*
$10 entry ($5 for students with ID):
7:00 – 8:00pm: Swing Dance Lesson (Beginners Welcome)
8:00 – 10:00pm: Social Swing Dance with DJ
Location: Coffee Art Music (type) Place, 1 Kenilworth Knolls #1, Asheville, NC 28805
Parking: Free parking lot in front of CAMP. Overflow parking at Mavis Tires and Brakes (located at the bottom of the hill).
Upcoming DJs:
March 4th – D.J. Keith
March 11th – D.J. Franklin
March 18th – D.J. Dan
March 25th – N/A (Dance with Live Music at Warren Wilson)
April 1st – D.J. Keith
*NOTE: The March 25th dance will be held at Warren Wilson instead. See below.
Collegiate Shag Dance Class Series: Mondays in March (March 9-30)
Cost: $16 per class, or $60 for all 4 classes paid in advance**
Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Location: Coffee Art Music (type) Place, 1 Kenilworth Knolls #1, Asheville, NC 28805
Description: Come on out and enjoy learning Collegiate Shag with our resident expert, Andrew Snow! Andrew and Tracy welcome all beginners (no partners necessary) to this four-week beginners’ course.
This class series starts on the second Monday in March (March 9th). Joining the class closes after the 2nd week of the series, so gear up and come on out!
Parking: Free parking lot in front of CAMP. Overflow parking at Mavis Tires and Brakes (located at the bottom of the hill).
**Note: Pay at the door with cash or card, or pre-pay at www.coffeeartmusictypeplace.org
Swing Asheville Live! At Warren Wilson –
Dance with Queen Bee and the Honeylovers: Wednesday, March 25th
$15 entry ($5 for students with ID):
7:00 – 8:00pm: Swing Dance Lesson
8:00 – 10:00pm: Social Swing Dance (with Live Music by The French Broads)
Location: Bryson Gym at Warren Wilson College, 102 Upper College Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Upcoming Warren Wilson Dances:
March 25th – Queen Bee and the Honeylovers (wear flowers)
April 29th – Gypsy Reverie
May 27th – Rose Colored Glasses
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: