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.
Last Dance at CAMP: Wednesday, May 20th
$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 available at Mavis Tires and Brakes (located at the bottom of the hill).
Upcoming DJs:
May 13th – D.J. Franklin
May 20th – D.J. Jared (Correction from previously-listed DJ)
May 27th – N/A (At Warren Wilson with Live Music)
Note: After May, dances will be moving to a different time slot at Banks Ave Bar. Please see below.
Swing Asheville Live! At Warren Wilson –
Rose Colored Glasses: Wednesday, May 27th
$15 entry ($5 for students with ID):
7:00 – 8:00pm: Beginner Swing Dance Lesson
8:00 – 10:00pm: Social Swing Dance (with Live Music by Rose Colored Glasses)
Location: Bryson Gym at Warren Wilson College, 102 Upper College Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Upcoming Warren Wilson Dances:
May 27th – Rose Colored Glasses
Swing Dance at Banks Ave Bar – Wednesday, June 3rd
Entry price TBA:
6:30 – 7:30pm: Beginner+ and Intermediate Lesson
7:30 – 8:00pm: Beginner Lesson
8:00 – ???: Social Swing Dance (DJ TBD)
Location: Banks Ave Bar at 32 Banks Ave #101, Asheville, NC 28801
Our weekly Wednesday swing dances have moved to a new home at Banks Ave Bar. Come join us on the first Wednesday in June for our first dance there!
Beginner Balboa Classes: Mondays in May (May 4th-25th)
Cost: $16 per class
Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm
Location: Uphora Dance + Fitness, 1501 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC, 28806
Description: Come on out to Uphora on Patton Avenue on Mondays in May and June to get your dance skills upgraded to know the smooth dancing style, BALBOA.
Instructors Franklin and Jean are back for this fun class that has no requirement to have a partner!
Instructors will let you know when the cutoff week is. So don’t miss out!!
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: