Old Farmers Ball

These cows are smiling for a reason – Come dance with us!

Masks optional, encouraged (Please come only if you are healthy – Thanks)

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Thursday dance is $10 for members, and $12 for non-members – credit cards, Apple pay, Venmo, and Google pay are all welcome.

River Falls events are currently listed on their website at Harvest Moon Calendar

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Apr
3
Mon
The Monday Night Dance with Larry Unger and David White @ St. George's Episcopal
Apr 3 @ 7:45 pm – 10:30 pm
The Monday Night Dance with Larry Unger and David White @ St. George's Episcopal
Hey Asheville Monday Night Dancers
Lookie Here Lookie Here!
Larry Unger on Guitar and Banjo
and David White on Fiddle
with Diane Silver Calling
at Asheville Monday Night Contra Dance at
1 School Road(West Asheville)
St George’s Episcopal – West Asheville
7:45-10:30 pm
$10-$25 CASH ONLY!(Please Pay More if You Can)
Students- $5, Listeners$6, Family & Group Rates Available!
Beginner Dances Start the night(in lieu of a lesson) Walk through taught for All Dances!
WALTZES End the Night!
All Races, Ethnicities, Genders, Ages, Body Types, Families, and Children(Accompanied by Parents/Adults)Welcome!
Safe Dance for All!
No Discrimination, Bullying, Predatorial Behavior, or Body Shaming of ANY Kind Allowed!
WNC’s Masked Contra Dance Option
Masks and Sign in agreeing to our Safety policies are required!
Please bring Your Water Bottle, Dance shoes, friends, and family!
Email themondaynightdance@gmail.com with questions and to volunteer!
See You on the dance floor!
Apr
6
Thu
Larry Unger and David White with Claire Takemori calling – Bryson Gym
Apr 6 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Larry Unger and David White with Claire Takemori calling – Bryson Gym

Larry Unger (guitar, banjo)
David White (fiddle)

Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

Apr
9
Sun
ECD
Apr 9 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
ECD

All are welcome to join us for our next Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance. English country dancing dates  back to peasant dancing in the countryside of England. Later the Royals adopted the dance for their Formal Balls, which can be seen in film adaptations of Jane Austen Novels.  However! We are not “Royals.”    Just ordinary folks!

We dance every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoons at Harvest House

Beginners’ Session, 3:30pm, followed by the dance. Our leader/caller teaches each dance as a walkthrough and then dances the dance to live music. No partner necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes. Bring your water bottle as well as an individual snack to enjoy at the break.

Our Covid-safety policy continues to require dancers to be fully vaccinated with at least one booster. Masks are optional while dancing. Hoping that soon we can drop this policy as things quieten down.

Leaders: AnneMarie Walter and Luanne Stiles

Live Music: Cathy Arps, violin;  Suzanne Hosch, flute;  Atossa Kramer, piano.

Admission is free; however, we do appreciate tips for the musicians.

We are eternally grateful to The Old Farmers Ball for supporting our English Country Dance and other smaller,  local traditional dances such as The Family Dance, Southern Square Dance, Waltzing.

Apr
13
Thu
OFB Open Band with David Winston calling – Bryson Gym
Apr 13 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
OFB Open Band with David Winston calling – Bryson Gym

Laurie Fisher (fiddle) and Nic Coker (guitar) lead the OFB Open Band

Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

Apr
16
Sun
Family Folk Dance
Apr 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Family Folk Dance

Free admission.

3rd Sundays of each month Sept-May

3:00-5:00pm

Harvest House Community Center

205 Kenilworth Road, Asheville 28803

Bring the whole family for some good old-fashioned fun with traditional dance and live music! All ages are welcome, no experience necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This venue is mask-encouraged.

For more information, please visit the website.

Apr
20
Thu
The McKenzies with Stephanie Marie calling – Bryson Gym
Apr 20 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
The McKenzies with Stephanie Marie calling – Bryson Gym

Woody McKenzie (fiddle)
Marcia McKenzie (guitar, keyboard)

Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

Apr
23
Sun
ECD
Apr 23 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
ECD

All are welcome to join us for our next Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance. English country dancing dates  back to peasant dancing in the countryside of England. Later the Royals adopted the dance for their Formal Balls, which can be seen in film adaptations of Jane Austen Novels.  However! We are not “Royals.”    Just ordinary folks!

We dance every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoons at Harvest House

Beginners’ Session, 3:30pm, followed by the dance. Our leader/caller teaches each dance as a walkthrough and then dances the dance to live music. No partner necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes. Bring your water bottle as well as an individual snack to enjoy at the break.

Our Covid-safety policy continues to require dancers to be fully vaccinated with at least one booster. Masks are optional while dancing. Hoping that soon we can drop this policy as things quieten down.

Leaders: TBA

Live Music: TBA

Admission is free; however, we do appreciate tips for the musicians.

We are eternally grateful to The Old Farmers Ball for supporting our English Country Dance and other smaller,  local traditional dances such as The Family Dance, Southern Square Dance, Waltzing.

Apr
27
Thu
Warren Wilson Old-Time and Bluegrass Bands with Phil Jamison calling – Bryson Gym
Apr 27 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Warren Wilson Old-Time and Bluegrass Bands with Phil Jamison calling – Bryson Gym

Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

Apr
30
Sun
Annual Meeting – 2023 @ Harvest House
Apr 30 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Annual Meeting - 2023 @ Harvest House

More details to come –

light snacks and drinks

May
4
Thu
Dead Sea Squirrels with Beth Molaro calling – Bryson Gym
May 4 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Dead Sea Squirrels with Beth Molaro calling - Bryson Gym

Cathy Mason (fiddle)
Craig Edwards (fiddle, mandolin, banjo)
Henry Yoshimura (guitar)
 
Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

May
11
Thu
Shine On with Warren Doyle calling – Bryson Gym
May 11 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Shine On with Warren Doyle calling – Bryson Gym

 Julia Weatherford (fiddle, cello)
Laura Lengnick (fiddle)
Paul Moore (keyboard, percussion)
 
Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

May
14
Sun
ECD
May 14 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
ECD

All are welcome to join us for our next Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance. English country dancing dates  back to peasant dancing in the countryside of England. Later the Royals adopted the dance for their Formal Balls, which can be seen in film adaptations of Jane Austen Novels.  However! We are not “Royals.”    Just ordinary folks!

We dance every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoons at Harvest House

Beginners’ Session, 3:30pm, followed by the dance. Our leader/caller teaches each dance as a walkthrough and then dances the dance to live music. No partner necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes. Bring your water bottle as well as an individual snack to enjoy at the break.

Our Covid-safety policy continues to require dancers to be fully vaccinated with at least one booster. Masks are optional while dancing. Hoping that soon we can drop this policy as things quieten down.

Leaders: TBA

Live Music: TBA

Admission is free; however, we do appreciate tips for the musicians.

We are eternally grateful to The Old Farmers Ball for supporting our English Country Dance and other smaller,  local traditional dances such as The Family Dance, Southern Square Dance, Waltzing.

May
18
Thu
Crooked Pine Band with Diane Silver calling – Bryson Gym
May 18 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Crooked Pine Band with Diane Silver calling – Bryson Gym

Marion Boatwright (fiddle), 
Troy Harrison (banjo), 
Frank McConnell (guitar), 
Craig Bannerman (bass)
 
Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

May
21
Sun
Family Folk Dance
May 21 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Family Folk Dance

Free admission.

3rd Sundays of each month Sept-May

3:00-5:00pm

Harvest House Community Center

205 Kenilworth Road, Asheville 28803

Bring the whole family for some good old-fashioned fun with traditional dance and live music! All ages are welcome, no experience necessary. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This venue is mask-encouraged.

For more information, please visit the website.

May
25
Thu
Lagomorph with David Winston calling – Bryson Gym
May 25 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Lagomorph with David Winston calling – Bryson Gym

Alan Best (mandolin)
Eli Howells (fiddle)
Kia Wells (guitar)
 
Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

May
28
Sun
ECD
May 28 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
ECD

All are welcome to join us for our next Sunday Afternoon English Country Dance. English country dancing dates  back to peasant dancing in the countryside of England. Later the Royals adopted the dance for their Formal Balls, which can be seen in film adaptations of Jane Austen Novels.  However! We are not “Royals.”    Just ordinary folks!

We dance every 2nd and 4th Sunday afternoons at Harvest House

Beginners’ Session, 3:30pm, followed by the dance. Our leader/caller teaches each dance as a walkthrough and then dances the dance to live music. No partner necessary. Wear comfortable clothes and non-marking shoes. Bring your water bottle as well as an individual snack to enjoy at the break.

Our Covid-safety policy continues to require dancers to be fully vaccinated with at least one booster. Masks are optional while dancing. Hoping that soon we can drop this policy as things quieten down.

Leaders: TBA

Live Music: TBA

Admission is free; however, we do appreciate tips for the musicians.

We are eternally grateful to The Old Farmers Ball for supporting our English Country Dance and other smaller,  local traditional dances such as The Family Dance, Southern Square Dance, Waltzing.

Jun
1
Thu
Playing with Fyre 4 with Charley Harvey calling – Bryson Gym
Jun 1 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Playing with Fyre 4 with Charley Harvey calling – Bryson Gym

George Paul (keyboard)
Rob Zisette (fiddle)
Al White (mandolin)
Steve Kemble (drums)
 
Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

Jun
8
Thu
OFB Open Band with Stephanie Marie calling – Bryson Gym
Jun 8 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
OFB Open Band with Stephanie Marie calling – Bryson Gym

Laurie Fisher (fiddle), Nic Coker (guitar) lead the OFB Open Band

Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

Jun
15
Thu
Boys of Buncombe with Deanna Palumbo calling – Bryson Gym
Jun 15 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Boys of Buncombe with Deanna Palumbo calling – Bryson Gym

Steve Trisman (fiddle)
Steve Burnside (guitar)
 
Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11

Aug
3
Thu
ContraForce with River Abel calling – Bryson Gym
Aug 3 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
ContraForce with River Abel calling - Bryson Gym

Andrae Raffield (fiddle), 
Joey Dorwart (percussion)
Jimi Peirano (guitar)
Karin Mcquade (vocals)
 
Free lesson 7:30-8, dance 8-11