Monday, October 12, 2026
Lake Eden Reunion Kick-Off Contra
- Special event
Here on the Hill (from Boston)
Tori Horner on fiddle and feet · Rose Powell on guitar · Annie McDougall on fiddle
Terry Doyle calling
Every Monday · Asheville, NC
Asheville’sMonday Night Contra Dance
Next dance: Monday, October 5, 2026
Playing with Fyre 2
George Paul on piano · Rob Zissette on fiddle
Terry Doyle calling
- Beginner lesson
- 7:00–7:30 PM
- Dance
- 7:30–10:00 PM
- Where
- Ivy Building
9 Genevieve Circle, Asheville - Admission
- $12–$15 suggested
No one turned away for lack of funds.
Add to your calendar
- No partner needed.
- Never danced before? Come for the beginner lesson at 7:00 PM.
- $12–$15 suggested. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Live music, a caller, and a room full of friendly people every Monday night in Asheville. Every dance is walked through before the music starts, so beginners can jump right in. No partner needed.
Coming up
Full calendarMonday, October 19, 2026
Lake Eden Retreat After Party Contra
- Special event
Dawn Chorus
Cedar Stanistreet on fiddle · Grace Hendrickson-Jones on flute and foot percussion · Rosie O'Neil on guitar
Bob Isaac calling
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Waltz Night with Playing with Fyre 2
- Waltz night
- Different location
- Potluck
Playing with Fyre 2
George Paul on piano · Rob Zissette on fiddle
Monday, October 26, 2026
Halloween Dance & Costume Party
- Special event
- Potluck
Playing with Fyre 2
George Paul on piano · Rob Zissette on fiddle
Terry Doyle calling
New to contra?
Your first dance starts here
- Arrive by 7:00 PM for the beginner lesson (7:00–7:30 PM).
- No partner needed. Come alone or bring friends; everyone changes partners all night.
- Every dance is walked through before the music starts, and the caller prompts the moves as you go.
- Stay for the waltzes. Waltzing ends the night.
Schedule and admission
Every Monday
- Beginner lesson
- 7:00–7:30 PM
- Contra dance
- 7:30–10:00 PM
Waltzing ends the night.
Special events and waltz nights may have different times. Check the calendar.
Admission
- Suggested
- $12–$15
- Sliding scale
- $0–$40
- A-B Tech students
- $4
- Other students
- $6
- A-B Tech staff
- Sliding scale
- Family discounts available.
- Cash and Venmo accepted.
- Please pay more if you can.
- No one turned away for lack of funds.
Where we dance
Location and directions
Ivy Building
A-B Tech (Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College)
9 Genevieve CircleAsheville, NC 28801
The building looks like an old church. The venue is air conditioned.
Safe dance for all
A loving, kind, and safe dance community
- Safe dance for all
- Families welcome
- All ages, races, and ethnicities welcome
- LGBTQ+ welcome
- No discrimination or bullying of any kind will be tolerated
We practice four basic courtesies: respect, kindness, safety, and consent.
From the dance floor
Gallery
Help run the dance and dance for free
Volunteers can earn a free dance. Email us to sign up.