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Address:
1269 Tunnel Rd, suite F Asheville, NC 28805.
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Let's connect:
hello@worlddanceavl.com - 828-663-DANC (3262)
“As long as you’re dancing together, you have no time for hatred.”
World Dance Asheville began with a class I took at 17. My teacher was Dr. Chuck Davis—world-renowned African dancer and “edu-tainer.”
I didn’t know it at the time, but his influence would stay with me for life. We danced outdoors in the blazing summer sun. When the drums started and the dancers moved as one, something magical happened.
Dr. Davis taught us more than movement. He taught unity through the arts. Every day, we explored the cultures and histories behind the dances. We learned to dance with respect.
His values became part of who I am—and they’re woven into the heart of World Dance Asheville. But like many dancers, my path wasn’t a straight line.
Years later, I stepped away from dance to raise my family, pursue my education, and grow my career. When my children got older and my studies were complete, I realized something was missing.
Dance had left a void nothing else could fill.
Coming back was scary, but my need to move outweighed my fear. One class was all it took. That deep joy came rushing back, and I couldn’t stay away.
Soon, I was dancing and performing with others at a local studio. We formed strong bonds that reached far beyond the dance floor. When that studio closed, our friendships stayed strong, and that experience sparked a dream.
I wanted to create a space where dance builds community. A space for joy, growth, and meaningful connection.
That dream became World Dance Asheville.
Dance. Grow. Connect.
That’s where it comes from.
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.
The joy that comes from dancing in a supportive community is unlike any other. At World Dance Asheville, we believe that dance is more than just movement; it’s a journey of self-expression,
connection, and discovery. Through our classes, we aim to inspire joy, build community, and foster a deep appreciation for cultural diversity.
Email: hello@worlddanceavl.com
Phone: 828-663-DANC (3262)