Calendar for Oct 1, 2008 - Oct 14, 2008
Dance performances, classes & events
(pd.) BELLYDANCE AND YOGA with SamiTe'. Daytime and evening classes in West Asheville. Contact SamiTe' for more information: 828-273-9528. or www.samiterocks.com
Asheville Ballroom
(pd.) Learn to dance, meet new friends and exercise. Enjoy weekly ballroom dance parties and attend special workshops. • Ask about our 7th year anniversary party October 4. More information: (828) 274-8320 or ashevilleballroom.com
Belly Dance! • Raqs Sharqi By Mahsati
(pd.) • Essentials Level I: Wednesdays, 7:30pm-8:30pm. • Combining Elements Level II: Wednesdays, 8:30pm-9:30pm. • Special Topics: Mondays, 7:45pm-9:00pm. • $12/class. 20 Commerce Street, Asheville. (828) 318-7572.
Afro-Brazilian/Samba
At Terpsicorps in the River Arts District. $10/class. Info: jesstel@bellsouth.net.
• Alternate THURSDAYS, 7pm - Class with Jessica Telfair. Live drumming.
Argentine Tango
Dancers of all levels welcome. Info: www.tangoasheville.com.
• SATURDAYS, 7:30-10pm - Tango Asheville hosts Filo Milongas at 1155 Tunnel Rd. $5.
Argentine Tango Practicas
• SUNDAYS (except for 1st), 7-10pm - Practica at the North Asheville Rec Center, 37 East Larchmont Dr. $5.
• 1st SUNDAYS, 7-10pm - Practica at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. $5.
Asheville Allemanders
Square dancing at East Asheville Community Center, 906 Tunnel Rd. Info: 683-0335.
• 1st & 3rd FRIDAYS, 7:15-9:30pm - Square dancing.
Asheville International Folk Dance
Learn dances from all over the world, mainly line dances from Eastern Europe, particularly the Balkans. No partner necessary. Free. Info: 253-4933 or l_hyde@bellsouth.net.
• TUESDAYS, 7:30-9:30pm - Meets at the Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Rd.
Ballroom Dance Classes at Reuter Family YMCA
Located at 3 Town Square Blvd. off of Long Shoals Rd. To register: Stop by the YMCA or call 651-9622. Info: 698-5517 or dance4joy992000@yahoo.com.
• TUESDAYS, 7:30-9pm - Beginner waltz classes start Oct. 7 for four weeks.
• THURSDAYS, 7:30-9pm - Intermediate tango classes start Oct. 9 for four weeks.
Ballroom Dance Club
$5 nonmembers/$3 members. Complimentary refreshments. Smoke and alcohol free. Info: 698-5517 or 685-0884.
• FRIDAYS, 7:30-10pm - Ballroom and social dancing at the Opportunity House Annex (1411 Asheville Hwy.) in Hendersonville. Free rhumba lesson from 7-7:30pm.
Belly Dance Class
At Waynesville Rec Center. Info: 734-0173 or 456-2030.
• SUNDAYS, 3-4:15pm - Learn and refine belly dance techniques utilizing belly dance traditions from several cultures. For beginners or professionals, ages 10 and above. $10/$11 per class.
Belly Dance Lessons
Asheville Parks and Recreation and the West Asheville Recreation Center offer Middle Eastern Belly Dancing. Learn this graceful and energetic dance style from an instructor with over 20 years experience. $30 for Asheville residents/$35 for non-residents. Info: 251-4031 or westashevillec@ashevillenc.gov.
• MONDAYS, 5:45-7:15pm - Belly dance classes.
Capoeira Angola (Dance-Fight-Game)
Learn this beautiful expression of Afro-Brazilian culture at 89 Thompson St. off of Biltmore Ave. Info: www.capoeiraasheville.org or 253-4610.
• 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS, 10am - Try a free introductory class. Come to learn or just to watch. All ages and genders welcome.
Classes at Asheville Contemporary Dance Theatre
No registration necessary; just drop in. All dancers are welcome. The studio is located at 20 Commerce St. in downtown Asheville. Info: 254-2621.
• THURSDAYS, 7:30-9pm - Intermediate/Advanced Modern with Kala Hildebrand. Donation only ($5 min.).
• TUESDAYS, 6-7:30pm - Intermediate/Advanced Modern with Jenni Cockrell Oldham. Donation only ($5 min.).
Classical Ballet for Boys & Men
The Asheville Ballet is offering free classical ballet classes for all boys and men 10 years and over. Classes will be taught by Principal Dancer Lyle Laney. At 4 Weaverville Hwy. (Merrimon Ave.) in N. Asheville. To register or for more info: 258-1028.
• THURSDAYS, 6pm - Classical ballet class.
Country Music and Dance
Upstairs at the American Legion in Hendersonville. Singles welcome. Alcohol and smoke free. $6. Info: 693-9000.
• FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS, 7pm - Country music and dancing.
English Country Dance Series
Dance to live music with a live caller. This style of dance may be seen in movie adaptations of Jane Austen novels. $6. Info: 230-8449.
• 1st & 3rd SUNDAYS, 3-5pm - Dance at the Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave. Wear comfortable clothes.
Featuring the Mezmer Society, Onca and Claire Dima of Baraka Mundi, Solshine Dance, Body & Sol, Body Lyrics Student Troupe and more. Info: 734-0173.
• SA (10/4), 3-5pm - Dance Workshop With Onca. Focus on skirts, veils and fans. At Mountain Martial Arts, 218 Branner Ave., Waynesville. $25, registration onsite at 2:30pm --- 7-8:30pm - Performance at the Old Armory, 44 Boundary St., Waynesville. Doors open at 6:30pm. $10/Free for kids 12 and under.
High Mountain Squares
Square dancing at Macon County Community Facilities Building, 1288 Georgia Rd. in Franklin. Info: www.highmountainsquares.org.
• WEDNESDAYS, 7-9pm - Square dancing (mainstream and plus).
Line Dance Classes
In partnership with Henderson County Parks & Rec, classes are held at the Stoney Mountain Activity Center, 800 Stoney Mt. Rd., Hendersonville. Info: 697-4900.
• TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, 9-10:30am - Beginner classes --- 10:30am-Noon - Intermediate classes.
Morris Dancing
Learn English traditional Morris dances and become a member of one of three local teams as a dancer or musician. Music instruction provided to experienced musicians. Dances performed in public at events and during informal tours. Membership free. Info: 994-2094 or www.ashevillemorris.us.
• WEDNESDAYS, 5:30pm - Women's Garland practice held at East Asheville Community Center.
• THURSDAYS, 5:30pm - Women's Northwest practice held at North Asheville Community Center.
• TUESDAYS, 7:30pm - Men's Cotswold/Border practice held in M&L Center of French Broad Food Co-op.
Old Farmer's Ball
Info: www.oldfarmersball.com or 258-4809.
• THURSDAYS, 8-11pm - Contra dancing in Bryson Gym at Warren Wilson College. Always a live band. $6. Free beginners workshop at 7:30pm.
Pisgah Promenaders
Western-style square dancing with the Pisgah Promenaders Square Dancing Club. At Old Armory, 44 Boundary St., in Waynesville. Info: 254-5295.
• 2nd & 4th SATURDAYS, 7-9:30pm - Square dancing. $5, suggested donation.
Salseros 828 Events
Info: www.salseros828.com or 252-9286.
• FRIDAYS, 10:30pm - Salsa P'alante. Latin dancing at Club Eleven, 11 Grove St. DJ Grant plays salsa, mambo, bachata, cumbia and merengue. A free footwork lesson starts the night off. $7.
Saluda Mountain Jamboree
Info: 749-3676 or www.saludamountainjamboree.com.
• SATURDAYS, 8-11pm - "Dance to the Beat." A live band performs country music, beach music, oldies or a variety of other dance music. $8.
Shag, Shag, Shag
Info: 686-5542.
• MONDAYS, 7pm - Dance lessons by Ron and Becky Blankenship at the Lakeview Center on Lake Tomahawk in Black Mountain.
Skyland Twirlers
Square dancing with national caller Jerry Biggerstaff at the Senior Opportunity Center (not just for seniors), 36 Grove St., near the Federal Building in downtown Asheville. Info: 665-6783 or 254-1273.
• 2nd & 4th FRIDAYS, 7pm - Workshop --- 7:30-9pm - Dance.
Southern Lights SDC
A nonprofit square-dance club. Info: 696-9198 or 891-5244.
• SA (10/4), 7pm - "Hobo" dance at the Whitmire Activity Center in Hendersonville. Members are asked to bring a donation of food for the local food bank. Early rounds, followed by square and rounds starting at 7:30pm. Advanced tip at 9:45pm. Caller: Stan Russell. Cuers: Edna and Bill Anderson.
Spirit Wave Dance
Experiential, freeform movement and dance. First time is free. Info: fgreenman88@bellsouth.net or 252-1298.
• FRIDAYS, 7-9pm - At the Terpsicorps Dance Studio, 129 Roberts St.
• SUNDAYS, 10am - At Asheville Arts Center, 308 Merrimon Ave., upstairs (enter through front door). $5 suggested donation.
Studio Zahiya Classes
Classes are held in a dance studio located in downtown Asheville on Carolina Lane. Enter from Woodfin St., and look for the "Studio Zahiya" sign. $12 drop-in. $40 for four classes, with other discounts available. All classes are women only. Info: 242-7595.
• THURSDAYS, 6-7pm - Beginner Tribal Belly Dance --- 7:15-8:15pm - Belly Dance Skills and Drills.
• SUNDAYS, 4-5pm - Beginner Hip-Hop --- 5:15-6:15pm - Hip-Hop Belly Dance Fusion.
• TUESDAYS, 6-7pm - Beginner Belly Dance --- 7:15-8:15pm - Belly Dance Skills & Drills --- 8:20-9:35pm - Advanced Topics in Middle Eastern Dance (by permission only).
Swing Asheville
Info: www.swingasheville.com or dance@swingasheville.com.
• TUESDAYS, 8-11pm - Tuesday Night Swing Dancing at Eleven on Grove, 11 Grove St., Asheville. $5 at the door.
• TUESDAYS - Learn the Lindy Hop --- 7-8pm - Beginner I swing dance class --- 6-7pm - Beginner II swing dance class. $40 for 4 weeks. Info: 301-7629.
West African Dance Class
At Terpsicorps in the River Arts District. $10/class. Info: arealmothaforya@yahoo.com.
• TUESDAYS, 7:30pm & Alternate THURSDAYS, 7pm - Dance class with Sarah Yancey. Live traditional West African drumming.
West African/Afro-Brazilian Dance Class
Ongoing drop-in class with rotating roster of experienced instructors. All levels welcome. Live music. $10/class. Info: jesstel@bellsouth.net.
• THURSDAYS, 7pm - Class at Terpsicorps Studio, 129 Roberts St.
Western Carolina Federation Round & Square Dance Clubs
• FRIDAYS - Brevard Sylvan Squares, M/P, 2&4 FR, 8-10pm, 2Step Junction US 64 E, Pisgah Forest Contact: 891-6443 —— Morganton Brown Mt. Lite-Steppers M/P, 2&4 FR, 7:30-10pm, I-40 Exit 105 Contact: 430-8802.
• SATURDAYS - Hendersonville Southern Lights-M/P/R/A tip 1&3 SA, 7-10pm, Kanuga & Lily Pond Rds. Contact: 697-2078 —— Waynesville Pisgah Promen.
• SUNDAYS - Hendersonville Shadow Casters 2&4 SU C1, 11:30am-1:30pm; C2, 1:30; A2, 2-4pm Park Place RV Center Upward & S. Allen Rds. Contact: 891-4053.
• TUESDAYS, 7-9pm - Asheville Skylarks-Rounds, 970 Haywood Rd (beneath fire station) Contact: 274-7103.
Zydeco at Z-Lounge
Z-Lounge is located in downtown Asheville. Info: dswansong@aol.com.
• 1st and 3rd TUESDAYS, 8pm - Zydeco dance lesson. $2 --- 8:30-10:30pm - Zydeco dance to CDs. $4.
Baraka Mundi
Learn to layer your movements, make drum solos more exciting, sharpen and tighten your style. For a complete schedule of events, classes and fees, visit www.barakamundi.com.
Almond Dance
A gathering of people who are interested in contra and square dancing. People of all ages are invited to take part. No experience necessary and no partner required. Instruction provided. Local musicians are invited to join in with the band. $6 suggested donation. Info: 497-4709, 586-5478 or ronarps@jackson.main.nc.us.
Asheville Square Dance
Southern social dances, old-time music and homemade refreshments. All dances taught; dancers of all levels welcome. Info: www.myspace.com/ashevillesquaredance.
Auditions & Call to Artists
Auditions • Blue Ridge Motion Pictures
(pd.) Blue Ridge Motion Pictures is hosting open auditions for an independent feature. Cold readings. Talent, bring your headshot and resume. • Location: Blue Ridge Motion Pictures, Sunday, October 5, 2pm-6pm. • Seeking: Man: Teens-60’s (Any Ethnic). • Woman: 30’s (Any Ethnic), Woman: 50’s-60’s (Any Ethnic). Please RSVP to info@blueridgemotionpictures.com
Blue Ridge Ringers
A five-octave community handbell ensemble in Henderson County. Info: 692-4910 or 862-8666.
RSVP: info@blueridgemotionpictures.com.
• SU (10/5), 2-6pm - Open auditions for an independent feature at Blue Ridge Motion Pictures. Cold readings. Sides not available until audition. Seeking six men (ranging from teens to 60s) and two women (ranging from 30s to 60s) Bring headshot and resume.
Montford Park Players
Bring headshots and resumes to auditions, if available. Info: 254-5146 or www.montfordparkplayers.org.
• SA (10/11), 10am-4pm - Auditions for the 32nd annual presentation of A Christmas Carol will be held at the Montford Community Center, 34 Pearson Dr. Prepared monologues are not required. For additional audition times, e-mail carol@montfordparkplayers.org. To be performed Dec. 5-7 at Asheville Community Theatre.
Pumpkin Carving Contest at Earth Fare
Seeking entries for the 1st Annual Jack O'Lantern Contest. Entries will be photographed and voted on by customers. Winners will be announced on Oct. 25 at 2pm. Earth Fare South is located at 1856 Hendersonville Rd. Info: 210-0100. Westgate Earth Fare is located at Located at 66 Westgate Pkwy. Info: 253-7656.
• SA (10/11), 10am-2pm - Entries for the Jack O'Lantern Contest will be accepted at both store locations. The winners will receive a naturally prepared Thanksgiving dinner. Call for details.
Scarecrow Festival & Craft Show
Buncombe County Parks & Recreation seeks local artisans, crafters and vendors for its free family festival at Lake Julian. Info: 250-4265 or 777-5634.
• SA (10/4) - Festival.
Black Swan Theater
Info: 254-6057 or swanthtre@aol.com.
Calendar Deadline
The deadline for free and paid listings is 5 pm Wed, one week prior to publication.
