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Dance every night of the week in Asheville, NC

From swing dance and salsa to 90s hip-hop hits, we’re sharing places where you can dance every night of the week in the Asheville area.

Dancing at Shakey's

DJ Ek Balam spins vinyl at Shakey’s every Wednesday night.

Photo via Shakey’s

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Ready to bust a move, Asheville? If so, you’re not alone — our city is spinning with dance enthusiasts, from funk freaks and swing dancers to salsa extraordinares. Whether you’re a lifelong dancer or just looking to dip your toes into a new hobby, there’s something for everyone in this roundup of 20+ weekly dance events.

Monday

  • Mashup Mondays at One World Brewery-West, 520 Haywood Rd. | Every Monday, The JLloyd MashUp performs genre-bending music, from funk and acid jazz to reggae.
  • Emo Nite at Alley Cat Social Club, 797 Haywood Rd. | Dance to emotional music — and help decide which songs play — every first Monday of the month from 7 p.m.-2 a.m.

Tuesday

  • Tuesday Night Funk Jam at Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Ave. | This weekly dance party, which features live performances from local musicians, is an institution in the Asheville music scene — the main show kicks off at 10:30 p.m., but there’s also an earlier jam at 8:30 p.m.
  • Swing Dance and Lesson at Cork & Keg Bar, 86 Patton Ave. | Vintage dance club Swing Asheville offers lessons and dancing on the first and third Tuesdays of every month inside this cozy downtown wine bar + shop.
  • Booty Tuesday at Shakey’s, 38 N. French Broad Ave. | Get ready to shake it at this beloved weekly dance party.

Wednesday

  • Latin Night at One World Brewery-West, 520 Haywood Rd. | For a $5 cover, dance styles including Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Reggaeton — show up at 8:30 p.m. for a thirty-minute dance lesson.
  • Tropical Wednesdays at Ben’s Tune Up, 195 Hilliard Ave. | DJ All of Garden runs the show at this weekly dance party, which usually runs 7-10 p.m.
  • Sexy Tunes at Shakey’s, 38 N. French Broad Ave. | DJ EK Balam plays a range of hip-hop and dance tunes every Wednesday night.

Thursday

  • Contra Dance at Warren Wilson College, 701 Warren Wilson Rd. | This weekly contra series usually kicks off at 8 p.m. and costs $10 for members, $12 for non-members.
  • Thursday Spins at Ben’s Tune Up, 195 Hilliard Ave. | Every Thursday, Leeda “Lyric” Jones spins funky tunes in the courtyard from 8-11 p.m.

Friday

  • Drum Circle at Pritchard Park, 67 Patton Ave. | This free event takes place every Friday at the rounded outdoor amphitheater, with drumming kicking off around 6 p.m. and running through 9:45 p.m.
  • Venus House Party at Asheville Beauty Academy, 28 Broadway St. | This 21+ dance party runs from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. every Friday.
  • Free Dead Friday at Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Ave. | Get down to your favorite Grateful Dead songs at this weekly show.
  • Collective Dance with the Asheville Movement Collective | Let go of the outside world + find sanctuary with this intentional dance community that meets every first and third Friday at 7 p.m.
  • Salsa Night at Alley Cat Social Club, 797 Haywood Rd. | Join for a salsa lesson at 9 p.m. and night of dancing every second and fourth Friday of the month.
  • Club Night at Alley Cat Social Club, 797 Haywood Rd. | On the first and third Friday of each month, dance it up to club music.

Saturday

  • Dance Party at Urban Orchard Cider-South Slope, 24 Buxton Ave. | Jam to 80s vinyl with The Free Range DJ on first Saturday of every month. And for all you hip-hop heads, Cousin TL plays rap and R&B from the late 90s and early 2000s on the third Saturday of every month.
  • Feel Good Saturdays at Ben’s Tune Up, 195 Hilliard Ave. | Enjoy craft sake + fantastic bar food while getting down with tunes from musician Jaze Uries from 8-11 p.m.
  • Dance Party at Asheville Beauty Academy, 28 Broadway St. | Every Saturday night, there’s a dance party that runs from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. — and every third Saturday, DJ Nato brings electrifying 80s vinyl tunes.

Sunday

  • Shakedown Sunday at Asheville Music Hall, 31 Patton Ave. | Rock out to a rotating lineup of live music every other Sunday.
  • Collective Dance with Asheville Movement Collective | Let go of the outside world + find sanctuary with this intentional dance community that meets every Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
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