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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Rhythm & Blues Dance Party w/Peggy Ratusz & Daddy LongLegs Dance B
 and
DTSTART:20260905T200000Z
DTEND:20260905T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T060537Z
UID:10161889-1788624000-1788624000@mountainx.com
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Rhythm & Blues dance party every first Saturday of the month f
 rom 4pm-7pm continues! Peggy Ratusz & Daddy LongLegs Blues & Dance band br
 ing to the stage at One World West\, their old school playlist of all your
  favorite and nostalgic grooves from the 1960’s-80’s!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060537Z
LOCATION:One World Brewing West\, 520 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806\, 
 Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
URL:https://mountainx.com/event/rhythm-blues-dance-party-w-peggy-ratusz-da
 ddy-longlegs-dance-band-5-2/2026-09-05/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Xpress
X-SOURCE-URL:https://mountainx.com/news/2022-general-voter-guide-asheville
 -city-council
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:DJ GIDDY UP-SATURDAY NIGHT HOEDOWN
DTSTART:20260905T230000Z
DTEND:20260906T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T060611Z
UID:96066-1788634800-1788642000@thelaurelofasheville.com
CATEGORIES:dance,drink,music
DESCRIPTION:Grey Eagle Events Presents \nDJ Giddy Up- Saturday night hoedo
 wn \nAll request night \nSaturday\, September 5 \n6pm Doors // 7pm Show \n
 All Ages \nBlue country’s all request hoedown. \nFinally!  We can line d
 ance and two-step on a lively Saturday night in Asheville! \nNo lessons ta
 ught\, just track after track of all the local line dancing faves & countr
 y tow-step.  DJ Zoe will be playing anything you ask for (exception: ai ar
 tists) \nThe taqueria will be open for excellent fresh Latin American cuis
 ine and the bar will be serving refreshing libations.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T060611Z
LOCATION:The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub\, 185 Clingman Ave\, Asheville\
 , NC\, 28801\, United States
URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/event/dj-giddy-up-saturday-night-hoed
 own-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:The Laurel of Asheville
X-SOURCE-URL:https://thelaurelofasheville.com/events/today
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:July Saturday Sessions DJ/Dance Party hosted by Art of House Colle
 ctive
DTSTART:20260906T000000Z
DTEND:20260906T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260905T060537Z
UID:10161893-1788638400-1788638400@mountainx.com
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:SATURDAY SESSIONS happens on the First Saturday of Each Month.
  4 Years & Counting!! Let’s Go!! \nGuests: AIDAN ROLFE – INERTIA / Sou
 thern Exposure Music (Asheville) and DKL – (Asheville) \nResidents:\nJER
 ICHO\, PERI METERS\, JOHN BRINKER\, MATTHEW FRANCIS
LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T060537Z
LOCATION:One World Brewing West\, 520 Haywood Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28806\, 
 Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
URL:https://mountainx.com/event/july-saturday-sessions-dj-dance-party-host
 ed-by-art-of-house-collective/2026-09-05/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mountain Xpress
X-SOURCE-URL:https://mountainx.com/news/2022-general-voter-guide-asheville
 -city-council
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Divine Surrendering - Ecstatic Dance Waves w/ DJ Mikaya
DTSTART:20260906T123000Z
DTEND:20260906T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221521Z
UID:event_316168469@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Movement Collective\nSunday\, September 9th\n\n1st D
 ance Wave 8:30\\-10:30am \\| Warmup 8:30am \\| Opening Circle 9am\n2nd Dan
 ce Wave 10:30\\-12:30am \\| Warmup 10:30am \\| Opening Circle 11am\nFacili
 tator DJ Mikaya (Micah Swabb(\n\n**Intention: Divine Surrendering**\n\nOh\
 , give up control again\nIt's ok not to know again\nFeeling in the dark\nC
 rawling till I walk\nEach time that I fall\nDivine Remembering\nHolding on
  too tight\nTrying till I might\nTire from the fight\nDivine Surrendering\
 nSafe to surrender now\nSafe to remember how\nI release what is not meant 
 for me\nI believe what's meant for me will be for me\nFeeling in the dark\
 nCrawling till I walk\nEach time that I fall\nDivine Remembering\nHolding 
 on too tight\nTrying till I might\nTire from the fight\nDivine Surrenderin
 g\nTime\nOh\, take me back home again\nOh\, I am walking alone again\nTime
 \nTime\n*Lyrics by Doe Paoro*\n\nAn ecstatic dance wave inspired by the ly
 rics of this song. We are aiming to lift and land gracefully for our colle
 ctive heart space.\n\n## About DJ Mikaya\n\nDJ Mikaya (Micah Swabb) is a f
 acilitator at AMC and creator of dance waves with many styles and flavors 
 within the Ecstatic Dance realm. His deejay skill has spanned over two dec
 ades covering many ecstatic dance containers\, festivals\, sound healing e
 vents and yoga classes. You can listen to his catalog of over 80 mixes and
  mashups at [http://soundcloud.com/mikayaswabb](http://soundcloud.com/mika
 yaswabb).\n\n\\~\\~\\~\n\n\\*\\* Please note that the dance starts at Warm
  up. The doors close promptly at Opening Circle and people who arrive late
  will be turned away. Please be on time to ensure a safe and secure contai
 ner. \\*\\*\n\nTicket Price: $15-30 or name your price.\nNo one turned awa
 y for lack of funds!\n\n\\~\\~\\~\n\nPre-registration Recommended:\nFirst 
 Wave: [https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/uqbb](https://ashevillemove
 mentcollective.org/uqbb)\nSecond Wave: [https://ashevillemovementcollectiv
 e.org/6r3x](https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/6r3x)\n\nVOLUNTEER!\nW
 e need volunteers. Volunteer and dance for free! Register to volunteer at:
  [https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/volunteer/](https://ashevillemov
 ementcollective.org/volunteer/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVTF6aExURE
 xqbndxM3JFUHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6puHJaet_dJGFESCItA4rM
 D5vM_RHt9QzUSALulddRTAtGKexRuWuiBE8tDw_aem_vXP_JSWUu1NrAFuKa--PQA)\n\nIMPO
 RTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:\nDoor will close at the beginning of the opening circ
 le. Please note: NO ENTRY AFTER OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVES!\n\nCollective a
 greements:\n[https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/our-dance/](https://a
 shevillemovementcollective.org/our-dance/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBE
 xVTF6aExURExqbndxM3JFUHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5CSyB7238bG
 lkEsU_Cg_jsh0446YHLe69W1y3KV5-T6oMaN-7Z3q32wDznUA_aem_wUhim1G2JnrnWxIQYKCc
 IA)\n\nAbout AMC:\nAsheville Movement Collective envisions a world that mo
 ves in harmony where all are free to be their authentic selves within a lo
 ving community. Our mission and aim are to inspire authenticity and health
 y community through free-form dance by hosting dance waves for personal an
 d community transformation. AMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.\n\n
 See you on the dance floor!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221521Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/amcdance/events/316168469/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Movement Collective
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Old Farmers Ball: Open Band with Stephanie Marie calling
DTSTART:20260910T233000Z
DTEND:20260911T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221514Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53104825948538
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Laura Lengnick and Nic Coker lead the Open Band\n \nFree lesso
 n 7:30-8\, dance 8-11
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221514Z
LOCATION:Bryson Gym
URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu/event/old-farmers-ball-open-band-with
 -stephanie-marie-calling
X-SOURCE-NAME:Warren Wilson College Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:AMC Friday Ecstatic Dance LIVE Music w/ Jaffe and Friends
DTSTART:20260911T230000Z
DTEND:20260912T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221521Z
UID:event_315883238@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:dance,music
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Movement Collective\nFriday\, September 11th\nEvenin
 g Dance Wave 7:00 pm \\- 9:00 pm \\| Warmup 7pm \\| Opening Circle 7:30pm\
 nLIVE Music w/ Jaffe and Friends \\| Support Facilitator: Kris Hostikka\n\
 nIntention: Grounding in Rhythm\nWe move through a journey of sound—Afri
 can and Latin rhythms woven into jamtronica\, alongside flowing electronic
  music.\nA drum-centric passage will bring the djembe and percussion forwa
 rd\, inviting us deeper into the heartbeat of the rhythm.\nFrom grounded p
 ulse to expansive grooves\, we open to free expression\, joyful release\, 
 and deep connection.\n\nAbout the Musicians:\nJaffe is a Music producer an
 d multi-instrumentalist blending electronic instruments\, guitar\, and dje
 mbe. He has Studied West African drumming and incorporates live looping in
 to layered immersive soundscapes spanning many genres. Performing for danc
 es across South Florida and Asheville\, he creates music that invites free
  movement and deep connection.\n\n\\~\\~\\~\n\n\\*\\* Please note that the
  dance starts at Warm up. The doors close promptly at Opening Circle and a
 ny that come late will be turned away. Please be on time to ensure a safe 
 and secure container. \\*\\*\nTicket Prices: $25-50 or name your price.\nN
 o one turned away for lack of funds!\n\nPre-registration Recommended:\n[ht
 tps://ashevillemovementcollective.org/event/live-music-20260911/](https://
 ashevillemovementcollective.org/event/live-music-20260911/)\n\nVOLUNTEER!\
 n\nWe need volunteers. Volunteer and dance for free! Register to volunteer
  at:\n[https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/volunteer/](https://ashevil
 lemovementcollective.org/volunteer/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMFZWQ
 0ZzTmFlam10YUN0RXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4XGdFINP8qUH1XAET
 f8I71UKxgUcbNb_LMLwgnJWEzr2I_3ELhDttUv2i1OA_aem_nrjKIXdVB1pootRUE4YAfA)\nI
 MPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:\n\nDoor will close at the beginning of the opening
  circle. Please note: NO ENTRY AFTER OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVES!\n\nCollect
 ive agreements:\n[https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/our-dance/](http
 s://ashevillemovementcollective.org/our-dance/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYn
 JpZBExMFZWQ0ZzTmFlam10YUN0RXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4XGdFI
 NP8qUH1XAETf8I71UKxgUcbNb_LMLwgnJWEzr2I_3ELhDttUv2i1OA_aem_nrjKIXdVB1pootR
 UE4YAfA)\n\nAbout AMC:\nAsheville Movement Collective envisions a world th
 at moves in harmony where all are free to be their authentic selves within
  a loving community. Our mission and aim are to inspire authenticity and h
 ealthy community through free-form dance by hosting dance waves for person
 al and community transformation. AMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
 .\n\nLocation: 50 Bell Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28805\n\nSee you on the dance f
 loor!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221521Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/amcdance/events/315883238/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Movement Collective
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Learn to Swing Dance + 2 Hours of Social Dancing
DTSTART:20260911T230000Z
DTEND:20260912T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221532Z
UID:event_316300396@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Asheville 20s-40s Social Group\nLet's go to Asheville Swing Ni
 ght on Friday Sept 11th for an evening of swing dancing\, great music\, an
 d a fun beginner-friendly lesson. 💃🕺\n\nThe instructors (Jared & Mar
 guerite) will kick things off at 7PM with the beginner fundamentals so eve
 ryone can learn the basic footwork and get comfortable with swing dancing.
  🎶\n\nNo partner needed. During both the lesson and social dance\, most
  people rotate partners\, making it a fun way to meet people and get comfo
 rtable in the space.\n\n(Most people come alone\, by the way.)\n\n**What d
 ance are we learning?**\nIntro Lindy Hop and East Coast Swing.\n\n**How ma
 ny people will be there?**\nThroughout the night there are usually 50–70
  people who attend. The lesson and dance is open to the public\, not just 
 this Meetup group.\n\n**What should I wear?**\nWear shoes that are comfort
 able to dance in. Heels are not recommended. Leather-soled shoes or comfor
 table sneakers are best. Dressing up is optional — people wear everythin
 g from casual to vintage-inspired outfits.\n\n**Does the Meetup group sit 
 together all evening?**\nOnce the lesson starts\, the Meetup group dispers
 es to take the lesson with everyone else. The lesson is immediately follow
 ed by a social dance. In our experience\, some of the Meetup attendees con
 tinue to sit together\, chat\, and listen to the music. Others (including 
 the hosts) will be gone dancing and mingling around the room.\n\n**Logisti
 cs**\n📍 Location: Haw Creek Commons\nParking is onsite\, or at Haw Cree
 k Elementary if the parking lot is full. Just walk across the field to the
  venue.\n\n🕖 7PM sharp — Beginner swing dance lesson\n(Please arrive 
 on time\, as the lesson builds progressively and is harder to join late if
  you're brand new.)\n\n💃🕺 8-10:00PM — Social dance with DJ\n\n💵
  $10 admission includes both the lesson and dance\nPay at the door (cash o
 r Venmo)\n\n🚪 Doors open at 6:45 PM\n\n👥 Ages 12+\n\n**More Info:**\
 nFacebook Event:\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1470766331735914\n\nWebs
 ite: [https://ashevilleswingnight.com/](https://ashevilleswingnight.com/)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221532Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/asheville-20s-40s-social-group/events/316300396
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville 20s-40s Social Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Reynolds Ball
DTSTART:20260911T232700Z
DTEND:20260912T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T002637Z
UID:10000125-1789154820-1789164000@www.unca.edu
CATEGORIES:dance,music
DESCRIPTION:Update: The Reynolds Ball has been shifted to Saturday\, Septe
 mber\, 12th. \nCelebrate at the Reynolds Ball with an evening of music\, d
 ancing\, and Bulldog spirit. Enjoy a DJ and a dance floor on the Mini Quad
 . \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    Accessibility\nUNC Asheville is committed to pro
 viding universal access to all of our events. If you have any questions ab
 out access or would like to request reasonable accommodations that will fa
 cilitate your full participation in the film screenings\, please contact S
 tephanie Bullick\, Director of Accessibility\, at accessibility@unca.edu.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002637Z
URL:https://www.unca.edu/event/reynolds-ball/
X-SOURCE-NAME:UNC Asheville
X-SOURCE-URL:https://go.unca.edu/campus-rec/esports
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ecstatic Dance: Lucky Ones
DTSTART:20260912T230000Z
DTEND:20260913T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221514Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53790548839056
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Wilson Ecstatic Dance\nNo experience necessary. All are welcom
 e!\n\nDance outside in nature\, connecting with other students and members
  of the Asheville dance community.\n\nIntention for tonight's dance:\nWhat
 ever we’re carrying with us tonight\, let’s make room for the good tha
 t’s here too. We can notice the things that fill us with awe\, the peopl
 e we get to share this life with\, and the simple gift of being together\,
  moving together.\n\nFacilitator and DJ: Professor Bob Swoap
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221514Z
LOCATION:Morris Pavilion
URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu/event/ecstatic-dance-lucky-ones
X-SOURCE-NAME:Warren Wilson College Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Dance Medicine - Ecstatic Dance Waves w/ Rory Jagdeo
DTSTART:20260913T123000Z
DTEND:20260913T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T003435Z
UID:event_316168545@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Movement Collective\nSunday\, September 13th\n1st Da
 nce Wave 8:30\\-10:30am \\| Warmup 8:30am \\| Opening Circle 9am\n2nd Danc
 e Wave 10:30\\-12:30am \\| Warmup 10:30am \\| Opening Circle 11am\nFacilit
 ator Rory Jagdeo\n\nIntention: Dance Medicine\n\nDance Medicine \\~ Anonym
 ous\nThis is the medicine each of us needs\nTo come awake and be healed\nT
 o be emptied and refilled\nWith joy\nWith hope\nWith courage\nWith love\nF
 or our own selves\nSo we can become the medicine\nFor the world\n\n## Abou
 t Rory Jagdeo\n\nRory is a singer/songwriter and an AMC Facilitator. He st
 epped into Ecstatic Dance in Houston\, TX for the first time in 2014 and b
 elieves in the power of dance to transform and bring a healthier\, happier
 \, and connected lifestyle. It is that driving force and passion that push
 es him to explore the role of being an Ecstatic Dance Facilitator using wo
 rld rhythms and different musical genres to weave mixes that incorporate m
 any elements of 8Rhythms.\n\\~\\~\\~\n\n\\*\\* Please note that the dance 
 starts at Warm up. The doors close promptly at Opening Circle and any that
  come late will be turned away. Please be on time to ensure a safe and sec
 ure container. \\*\\*\nTicket Prices: $15 - $30 or name your price.\n\nNo 
 one turned away for lack of funds!\nPre-registration Recommended:\n\nVOLUN
 TEER!\n\nWe need volunteers. Volunteer and dance for free! Register to vol
 unteer at:\n[https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/volunteer/](https://a
 shevillemovementcollective.org/volunteer/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBE
 xMFZWQ0ZzTmFlam10YUN0RXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4XGdFINP8qU
 H1XAETf8I71UKxgUcbNb_LMLwgnJWEzr2I_3ELhDttUv2i1OA_aem_nrjKIXdVB1pootRUE4YA
 fA)\n\nIMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:\n\nDoor will close at the beginning of the
  opening circle. Please note: NO ENTRY AFTER OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVES!\n\
 nCollective agreements:\n[https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/our-danc
 e/](https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/our-dance/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW
 0CMTAAYnJpZBExMFZWQ0ZzTmFlam10YUN0RXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIA
 AR4XGdFINP8qUH1XAETf8I71UKxgUcbNb_LMLwgnJWEzr2I_3ELhDttUv2i1OA_aem_nrjKIXd
 VB1pootRUE4YAfA)\n\nAbout AMC:\nAsheville Movement Collective envisions a 
 world that moves in harmony where all are free to be their authentic selve
 s within a loving community. Our mission and aim are to inspire authentici
 ty and healthy community through free-form dance by hosting dance waves fo
 r personal and community transformation. AMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit orga
 nization.\n\nLocation: 50 Bell Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28805\n\nSee you on the
  dance floor!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003435Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/amcdance/events/316168545/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Movement Collective
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Dance Therapy w/ Neptune Spins
DTSTART:20260917T010000Z
DTEND:20260917T033000Z
DTSTAMP:20260901T121931Z
UID:10003301-1789592400-1789601400@dssolvr.com
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Dance Therapy w/ Neptune Spins\nEvery other Wednesday! — dan
 ce it out\, sweat it out\, forget about it. Feel-good grooves from Neptune
  Spins\, no co-pay required. 9pm-1am
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121931Z
LOCATION:VOWL Bar at DSSOLVR Asheville\, 63 1/2 N. Lexington Ave\, Ashevil
 le\, NC\, 28801\, United States
URL:https://dssolvr.com/event-detail/group-therapy-w-neptune-spins-2/2026-
 09-16/
X-SOURCE-NAME:DSSOLVR
X-SOURCE-URL:https://dssolvr.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Old Farmers Ball: Tory Horner and Larry Unger with Terry Doyle cal
 ling
DTSTART:20260917T233000Z
DTEND:20260918T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221514Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53104825872742
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Free lesson 7:30-8\, dance 8-11
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221514Z
LOCATION:Bryson Gym
URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu/event/old-farmers-ball-tory-horner-an
 d-larry-unger-with-terry-doyle-calling
X-SOURCE-NAME:Warren Wilson College Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Rise Up ! - Ecstatic Dance Wave w/ Sara Bensman
DTSTART:20260918T230000Z
DTEND:20260919T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T003435Z
UID:event_316168563@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Movement Collective\nFriday\, September 18th\nEvenin
 g Dance Wave 7:00 pm \\- 9:00 pm \\| Warmup 7pm \\| Opening Circle 7:30pm\
 nFacilitator Sara Bensman\n\nIntention: Rise Up!\n\nIndividuals and commun
 ities throughout the world find themselves on the vulnerable end of a conf
 lict yet find the determination to rise up through civil action\, protest\
 , song\, art\, kindness\, and mutual support. What creates the strength of
  will to move beyond the freeze response in order to create change? This d
 ance honors of the people of the world who transcend the fear and uncertai
 nty and take action toward a more just and kinder planet.\n\n## About Sara
  Bensman\n\nSara’s mix-making arises from musical exploration. She seeks
  to understand energy through somatic responses to sonic vibrations. Her f
 acilitation is propelled by a desire to help build and sustain community b
 y creating a safe\, loving container for self-expression\, connection and 
 release. If you’d like to listen to her sets visit [https://soundcloud.c
 om/sara-bensman](https://soundcloud.com/sara-bensman)\n\n\\~\\~\\~\n\n\\*\
 \* Please note that the dance starts at Warm up. The doors close promptly 
 at Opening Circle and any that come late will be turned away. Please be on
  time to ensure a safe and secure container. \\*\\*\nTicket Prices: $15 - 
 $30 or name your price.\n\nNo one turned away for lack of funds!\nPre-regi
 stration Recommended:\n\nVOLUNTEER!\n\nWe need volunteers. Volunteer and d
 ance for free! Register to volunteer at:\n[https://ashevillemovementcollec
 tive.org/volunteer/](https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/volunteer/?fb
 clid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMFZWQ0ZzTmFlam10YUN0RXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjA
 zOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4XGdFINP8qUH1XAETf8I71UKxgUcbNb_LMLwgnJWEzr2I_3ELhDttUv
 2i1OA_aem_nrjKIXdVB1pootRUE4YAfA)\n\nIMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:\n\nDoor will
  close at the beginning of the opening circle. Please note: NO ENTRY AFTER
  OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVES!\n\nCollective agreements:\n[https://ashevillem
 ovementcollective.org/our-dance/](https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/
 our-dance/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMFZWQ0ZzTmFlam10YUN0RXNydGMGYX
 BwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4XGdFINP8qUH1XAETf8I71UKxgUcbNb_LMLwgnJWEz
 r2I_3ELhDttUv2i1OA_aem_nrjKIXdVB1pootRUE4YAfA)\n\nAbout AMC:\nAsheville Mo
 vement Collective envisions a world that moves in harmony where all are fr
 ee to be their authentic selves within a loving community. Our mission and
  aim are to inspire authenticity and healthy community through free-form d
 ance by hosting dance waves for personal and community transformation. AMC
  is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.\n\nLocation: 50 Bell Rd\, Ashevill
 e\, NC 28805\n\nSee you on the dance floor!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T003435Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/amcdance/events/316168563/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Movement Collective
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ecstatic Dance Waves w/ Facilitator DJ SeigeA (CJ O'Reilly)
DTSTART:20260920T123000Z
DTEND:20260920T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221521Z
UID:event_316168602@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Movement Collective\nSunday\, September 20th\n1st Da
 nce Wave 8:30\\-10:30am \\| Warmup 8:30am \\| Opening Circle 9am\n2nd Danc
 e Wave 10:30\\-12:30am \\| Warmup 10:30am \\| Opening Circle 11am\nFacilit
 ator DJ SeigeA (CJ O'Reilly)\n\nIntention: TBA\n\n## About CJ O'Reilly\n\n
 CJ O'Reilly has been creating ecstatic dance waves for the Asheville commu
 nity since 2014. Their eclectic mix of musical styles beckons dancers into
  new patterns of movement and expression through diverse time signatures a
 nd instrumentation\, and a wide range of musical and emotive qualities. CJ
 's waves explore high peaks\, beautiful vistas\, juicy lowlands and the pr
 ofound reflective stillness of tranquil water. CJ's dance waves are pre-pr
 oduced and refined through the body and ears of a dancer and audiophile.\n
 Find more of DJ SeigeA's dance waves at [https://dj.seigea.com](https://dj
 .seigea.com)\n\\~\\~\\~\n\n\\*\\* Please note that the dance starts at War
 m up. The doors close promptly at Opening Circle and any that come late wi
 ll be turned away. Please be on time to ensure a safe and secure container
 . \\*\\*\nTicket Prices: $15 - $30 or name your price.\n\nNo one turned aw
 ay for lack of funds!\nPre-registration Recommended:\n\nVOLUNTEER!\n\nWe n
 eed volunteers. Volunteer and dance for free! Register to volunteer at:\n[
 https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/volunteer/](https://ashevillemovem
 entcollective.org/volunteer/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMFZWQ0ZzTmFl
 am10YUN0RXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4XGdFINP8qUH1XAETf8I71UK
 xgUcbNb_LMLwgnJWEzr2I_3ELhDttUv2i1OA_aem_nrjKIXdVB1pootRUE4YAfA)\n\nIMPORT
 ANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:\n\nDoor will close at the beginning of the opening circ
 le. Please note: NO ENTRY AFTER OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVES!\n\nCollective a
 greements:\n[https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/our-dance/](https://a
 shevillemovementcollective.org/our-dance/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBE
 xMFZWQ0ZzTmFlam10YUN0RXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4XGdFINP8qU
 H1XAETf8I71UKxgUcbNb_LMLwgnJWEzr2I_3ELhDttUv2i1OA_aem_nrjKIXdVB1pootRUE4YA
 fA)\n\nAbout AMC:\nAsheville Movement Collective envisions a world that mo
 ves in harmony where all are free to be their authentic selves within a lo
 ving community. Our mission and aim are to inspire authenticity and health
 y community through free-form dance by hosting dance waves for personal an
 d community transformation. AMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.\n\n
 Location: 50 Bell Rd\, Asheville\, NC 28805\n\nSee you on the dance floor!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221521Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/amcdance/events/316168602/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Movement Collective
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Old Farmers Ball: Stringtones with Diane Silver calling
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260829T221514Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53104826109387
CATEGORIES:dance,music
DESCRIPTION:Fred Stoll (fiddle)\, Melissa DuPuy (guitar). Peggy Dean (bass
 )\,\n\nFree lesson 7:30-8\, dance 8-11
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221514Z
LOCATION:Bryson Gym
URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu/event/old-farmers-ball-stringtones-wi
 th-diane-silver-calling
X-SOURCE-NAME:Warren Wilson College Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Latin Night: Beginner Lesson + Open Floor — One World West
DTSTART:20260924T001500Z
DTEND:20260924T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221522Z
UID:event_316253511@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Transplants\n**Thirty minutes of beginner lessons\, 
 then the floor. Partners rotate\, so nobody ends up holding up a wall.**\n
 \nLatin Night runs every Wednesday at One World Brewing West. The 8:30 les
 son is genuinely for beginners and covers all Latin genres — salsa\, bac
 hata\, merengue\, cumbia\, reggaeton. Because partners rotate through the 
 lesson\, the format physically will not let anyone get stranded on the sid
 elines. If you have never danced anything in your life\, this is the easie
 st possible first time.\n\n**The Plan:**\n\n• 8:15 PM — Meet outside t
 he front door on Haywood Rd. We walk in as a group\, so nobody has to ente
 r a full room alone.\n\n• 8:30 PM — Beginner lesson. All skill levels\
 , 30 minutes\, partners rotate throughout.\n\n• 9:00 PM — Open floor u
 ntil close. Dance\, or don't — a good number of us end up at the side ta
 lking instead\, and that's fine.\n\n• 11:00 PM — Anyone heading out ar
 ound this time walks to the parking together. Just say so.\n\n**What to Kn
 ow:**\n\n• $10 cover at the door. That's the entire cost of the night.\n
 \n• 16 spots. RSVP so whoever is hosting knows who to watch for outside 
 at 8:15.\n\n• No partner needed and no experience needed. Genuinely — 
 the lesson assumes you know nothing.\n\n• Wear something you can pivot i
 n. Sneakers are perfect. Flip-flops are not.\n\n• Full non-alcoholic men
 u alongside the beer. Nobody needs a drink in their hand to be here.\n\n
 • Free street parking along Haywood Rd. 520 Haywood Rd\, West Asheville 
 — nowhere near downtown parking.\n\n• Be decent. Anyone who makes some
 one uncomfortable will be asked to leave\, and the organizer handles that 
 — not the person on the receiving end.\n\n**Why This Event:**\n\nBeing b
 ad at something new next to strangers is a shortcut straight past small ta
 lk. Nobody is good at bachata on their first Wednesday\, and that shared i
 ncompetence is the whole social technology. It also starts late on purpose
  — this is a proper night out\, not a coffee.\n\nCome solo — most of u
 s do.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221522Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/asheville-transplants-20s-50s/events/316253511/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Transplants
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Swing Asheville
DTSTART:20260925T230000Z
DTEND:20260926T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221514Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53819032270256
CATEGORIES:dance,music
DESCRIPTION:A Beginner friendly lesson from 7-8pm\; Dancing 8-10pm. Join u
 s for dancing to swing music from the 1920's\, 30s\, 40s\, and continuing 
 today. Admission: Students-$5 and General-$10
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221514Z
LOCATION:Morris Pavilion
URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu/event/swing-asheville-7658
X-SOURCE-NAME:Warren Wilson College Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ecstatic Dance Wave w/ Facilitator DJ Mikaya (Micah Swabb)
DTSTART:20260925T230000Z
DTEND:20260926T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221521Z
UID:event_316168754@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Movement Collective\nFriday\, September 25th\nEvenin
 g Dance Wave 7:00 pm \\- 9:00 pm \\| Warmup 7pm \\| Opening Circle 7:30pm\
 nFacilitator DJ Mikaya (Micah Swabb)\n\nIntention: TBA\n\n## About DJ Mika
 ya (Micah Swabb)\n\nDJ Mikaya (Micah Swabb) is a facilitator at AMC and cr
 eator of dance waves with many styles and flavors within the Ecstatic Danc
 e realm. His deejay skill has spanned over two decades covering many ecsta
 tic dance containers\, festivals\, sound healing events and yoga classes. 
 You can listen to his catalog of over 80 mixes and mashups at [http://soun
 dcloud.com/mikayaswabb](http://soundcloud.com/mikayaswabb).\n\n\\~\\~\\~\n
 \n\\*\\* Please note that the dance starts at Warm up. The doors close pro
 mptly at Opening Circle and any that come late will be turned away. Please
  be on time to ensure a safe and secure container. \\*\\*\nTicket Prices: 
 $15 - $30 or name your price.\n\nNo one turned away for lack of funds!\nPr
 e-registration Recommended:\n\nVOLUNTEER!\n\nWe need volunteers. Volunteer
  and dance for free! Register to volunteer at:\n[https://ashevillemovement
 collective.org/volunteer/](https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/volunte
 er/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMFZWQ0ZzTmFlam10YUN0RXNydGMGYXBwX2lkE
 DIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4XGdFINP8qUH1XAETf8I71UKxgUcbNb_LMLwgnJWEzr2I_3EL
 hDttUv2i1OA_aem_nrjKIXdVB1pootRUE4YAfA)\n\nIMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:\n\nDoo
 r will close at the beginning of the opening circle. Please note: NO ENTRY
  AFTER OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVES!\n\nCollective agreements:\n[https://ashe
 villemovementcollective.org/our-dance/](https://ashevillemovementcollectiv
 e.org/our-dance/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMFZWQ0ZzTmFlam10YUN0RXNy
 dGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4XGdFINP8qUH1XAETf8I71UKxgUcbNb_LMLw
 gnJWEzr2I_3ELhDttUv2i1OA_aem_nrjKIXdVB1pootRUE4YAfA)\n\nAbout AMC:\nAshevi
 lle Movement Collective envisions a world that moves in harmony where all 
 are free to be their authentic selves within a loving community. Our missi
 on and aim are to inspire authenticity and healthy community through free-
 form dance by hosting dance waves for personal and community transformatio
 n. AMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.\n\nLocation: 50 Bell Rd\, As
 heville\, NC 28805\n\nSee you on the dance floor!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221521Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/amcdance/events/316168754/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Movement Collective
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ecstatic Dance Waves w/ Ted Riskin
DTSTART:20260927T123000Z
DTEND:20260927T163000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221521Z
UID:event_316168809@meetup.com
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Asheville Movement Collective\nSunday\, September 27th\n1st Da
 nce Wave 8:30\\-10:30am \\| Warmup 8:30am \\| Opening Circle 9am\n2nd Danc
 e Wave 10:30\\-12:30am \\| Warmup 10:30am \\| Opening Circle 11am\nFacilit
 ator Ted Riskin\n\nIntention: TBA\n\n## About Ted Riskin\n\nTed is interes
 ted in anything that can get him out of his head\, and music and movement 
 do a pretty good job of that. He hopes to offer music that facilitates an 
 inner journey and invitations that create a shift. While he likes modern e
 lectronic music\, he can’t create a mix without including lots of natura
 l instruments and voices. Due to a short attention span\, he mixes in lots
  of different musical genres. You can hear some of his mixes on [https://w
 ww.mixcloud.com/tarisk/](https://www.mixcloud.com/tarisk/)\n\\~\\~\\~\n\n\
 \*\\* Please note that the dance starts at Warm up. The doors close prompt
 ly at Opening Circle and any that come late will be turned away. Please be
  on time to ensure a safe and secure container. \\*\\*\nTicket Prices: $15
  - $30 or name your price.\n\nNo one turned away for lack of funds!\nPre-r
 egistration Recommended:\n\nVOLUNTEER!\n\nWe need volunteers. Volunteer an
 d dance for free! Register to volunteer at:\n[https://ashevillemovementcol
 lective.org/volunteer/](https://ashevillemovementcollective.org/volunteer/
 ?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMFZWQ0ZzTmFlam10YUN0RXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIy
 MjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4XGdFINP8qUH1XAETf8I71UKxgUcbNb_LMLwgnJWEzr2I_3ELhDt
 tUv2i1OA_aem_nrjKIXdVB1pootRUE4YAfA)\n\nIMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:\n\nDoor w
 ill close at the beginning of the opening circle. Please note: NO ENTRY AF
 TER OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVES!\n\nCollective agreements:\n[https://ashevil
 lemovementcollective.org/our-dance/](https://ashevillemovementcollective.o
 rg/our-dance/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExMFZWQ0ZzTmFlam10YUN0RXNydGM
 GYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4XGdFINP8qUH1XAETf8I71UKxgUcbNb_LMLwgnJ
 WEzr2I_3ELhDttUv2i1OA_aem_nrjKIXdVB1pootRUE4YAfA)\n\nAbout AMC:\nAsheville
  Movement Collective envisions a world that moves in harmony where all are
  free to be their authentic selves within a loving community. Our mission 
 and aim are to inspire authenticity and healthy community through free-for
 m dance by hosting dance waves for personal and community transformation. 
 AMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.\n\nLocation: 50 Bell Rd\, Ashev
 ille\, NC 28805\n\nSee you on the dance floor!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221521Z
URL:https://www.meetup.com/amcdance/events/316168809/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Asheville Movement Collective
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Dance Therapy w/ Neptune Spins
DTSTART:20261001T010000Z
DTEND:20261001T033000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T062049Z
UID:10003302-1790802000-1790811000@dssolvr.com
CATEGORIES:dance
DESCRIPTION:Dance Therapy w/ Neptune Spins\nEvery other Wednesday! — dan
 ce it out\, sweat it out\, forget about it. Feel-good grooves from Neptune
  Spins\, no co-pay required. 9pm-1am
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062049Z
LOCATION:VOWL Bar at DSSOLVR Asheville\, 63 1/2 N. Lexington Ave\, Ashevil
 le\, NC\, 28801\, United States
URL:https://dssolvr.com/event-detail/group-therapy-w-neptune-spins-2/2026-
 09-30/
X-SOURCE-NAME:DSSOLVR
X-SOURCE-URL:https://dssolvr.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mars Hill First Fridays
DTSTART:20261002T210000Z
DTEND:20261003T000000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221515Z
UID:65897-1790960400-1790971200@www.mhu.edu
CATEGORIES:arts,dance,festival,food,music
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate First Friday 5–8 p.m. in downtown Mars Hill with l
 ive music\, dance\, shopping\, art\, food\, local businesses and more! Tag
  our Spotlight or @MarsHillFirstFriday on social media for a chance to win
 ! \nHere’s what all’s happening\, let us know more and spread the word
 !\nMARS HILL FIRST FRIDAY HAPPENINGS 2026 \nFirst Fridays 5-8pm April thru
  December\nMars Hill\, North Carolina\nLink to more info\nFind us on socia
 l media!\nIG: @marshillfirstfriday FB: @marshillfirstfriday
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221515Z
LOCATION:NC
URL:https://www.mhu.edu/event/mars-hill-first-fridays-7/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mars Hill University
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mhu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Swing Asheville
DTSTART:20261030T230000Z
DTEND:20261031T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221514Z
UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53819043553252
CATEGORIES:dance,music
DESCRIPTION:A Beginner friendly lesson from 7-8pm\; Dancing 8-10pm. Join u
 s for dancing to swing music from the 1920's\, 30s\, 40s\, and continuing 
 today. Admission: Students-$5 and General-$10
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221514Z
LOCATION:Morris Pavilion
URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu/event/swing-asheville-4441
X-SOURCE-NAME:Warren Wilson College Calendar
X-SOURCE-URL:https://events.warren-wilson.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mars Hill First Fridays
DTSTART:20261106T220000Z
DTEND:20261107T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221515Z
UID:65899-1793984400-1793995200@www.mhu.edu
CATEGORIES:arts,dance,festival,food,music
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate First Friday 5–8 p.m. in downtown Mars Hill with l
 ive music\, dance\, shopping\, art\, food\, local businesses and more! Tag
  our Spotlight or @MarsHillFirstFriday on social media for a chance to win
 ! \nHere’s what all’s happening\, let us know more and spread the word
 !\nMARS HILL FIRST FRIDAY HAPPENINGS 2026 \nFirst Fridays 5-8pm April thru
  December\nMars Hill\, North Carolina\nLink to more info\nFind us on socia
 l media!\nIG: @marshillfirstfriday FB: @marshillfirstfriday
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221515Z
LOCATION:Downtown Mars Hill\, Mars Hill\, North Carolina\, 28754\, United 
 States
URL:https://www.mhu.edu/event/mars-hill-first-fridays-8/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mars Hill University
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mhu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Mars Hill First Fridays
DTSTART:20261204T220000Z
DTEND:20261205T010000Z
DTSTAMP:20260829T221515Z
UID:65901-1796403600-1796414400@www.mhu.edu
CATEGORIES:arts,dance,festival,food,music
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate First Friday 5–8 p.m. in downtown Mars Hill with l
 ive music\, dance\, shopping\, art\, food\, local businesses and more! Tag
  our Spotlight or @MarsHillFirstFriday on social media for a chance to win
 ! \nHere’s what all’s happening\, let us know more and spread the word
 !\nMARS HILL FIRST FRIDAY HAPPENINGS 2026 \nFirst Fridays 5-8pm April thru
  December\nMars Hill\, North Carolina\nLink to more info\nFind us on socia
 l media!\nIG: @marshillfirstfriday FB: @marshillfirstfriday
LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T221515Z
LOCATION:Downtown Mars Hill\, Mars Hill\, North Carolina\, 28754\, United 
 States
URL:https://www.mhu.edu/event/mars-hill-first-fridays-9/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Mars Hill University
X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.mhu.edu
END:VEVENT
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