The dance styles we offer all have community and communal origin stories. One thing I knew then, and I know now, is that dance should be accessible to all, regardless of age, shape, or ability. I was able to experience such an environment when I spent three months in Jerez, Spain in the spring of 2024. There, flamenco IS community.
Community members support those dancing, singing, and playing instruments–young or old, professional or novice, family taught, or academy taught, local or outsider–no matter who you are, if you participate respectfully, you are supported as part of the community.
Olivia has loved dancing all her life, from folk dance, to ballroom, from belly dance to Irish dance. As a child she danced Austrian folk dance and medieval social dances, as a teenager she danced ballroom.
Aloha! Join Nani, a native hula instructor, from the island of Oʻahu, as she brings the enchanting world of traditional Hawaiian dance to Asheville, North Carolina.
Melanya Zerpa is a Venezuelan-born, NYC-raised visual artist, dancer, and entertainer who studies and performs contemporary Raqs Sharqi in the Western NC/Eastern TN area.
Toni is trained in Hatha Yoga and has been a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) since 2023. Wherever you’re at on your wellness journey, Toni is here to support you.
No tricks, all treats, and a whole lot of dancing.
Join us for a Halloween costume dance social! Come in your favorite costume or as your spooky, sparkly, or silly self and enjoy an evening of music, movement, and magic with our dance community. Costumes encouraged, joy required!
Melanya’s monthly free discover bellydance class is especially designed for those with no dance experience.
Join us for tea, coffee, and light refreshments to celebrate the holiday season!
Email: hello@worlddanceavl.com
Phone: 828-663-DANC (3262)