Black Mountain Center For the Arts

(7 reviews)

13.1 mi

Dancing is a beautiful expression of life. I've been working hard since the move to Asheville, so I…read moredecided it was time to play! A co-worker of mine was talking about how she had taken belly dancing classes with Lisa Zahiya, owner of Studio Zahiya. I talked to another co-worker of mine about it, and we all signed up for the Level 1 series. I love this studio! A very nice space with speakers to pump up the music (to get you going!) and mirrors everywhere to watch your technique. Lisa is an amazing instructor! Very funny and light hearted, while being very thorough with her teaching and always asking us if we had any questions. Our class was an 8 week series where we learned techniques and a choreography. I looked forward to every week! The best part was that our series ended right when they had planned a Winter Dance Spectacular at The Orange Peel and she offered us to perform our choreography as part of the show! I was completely thrilled and most of the class came out to perform! It was a great bonding experience and we all had so much fun! I highly recommend Studio Zahiya if you are looking to dance. They offer such a variety of dance classes and for very reasonable prices. No excuses to get up and move your body, baby! Go get 'em!

I have endlessly good things to say about Studio Zahiya. They offer so many types of dances for…read morepeople ranging from elementary aged to those in their 80s. I am a bi-weekly attendee of their hip hop fitness class, but I enjoying trying out several others including: ballet fitness, chair dancing, hip hop choreography and so many more. I'm really excited to try out a few more this year when time allows. Their classes are offered at varying times throughout the day allowing easy access for all kinds of schedules. Seriously, drop in classes are $6 and the value is astronomical. You can sign up on their website or through the MindBody App. It is too easy and the best/ most fun workout you'll have all week!

Level 1 Belly Dance!

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Southside Dance Studio

4.8

(5 reviews)

16.6 mi

My daughter has been dancing at Southside for the past 7 years. Mr. O and Miss Ronnie have helped…read moreher improve her ballet technique so much. She has really enjoyed participating in the performing company (Hendersonville Ballet Company) as well. The dancers and families are so nice and welcoming also!

My 10 year old niece has wanted to take ballet for some time. I looked around the area and found…read moreSouthside Dance. She is doing well, is excited to go to classes and is making friends. I coudn't be happier.

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Holloway Dance School

64.5 mi

My daughter started dance here a year ago and we have been very happy with this studio. Family…read moreoriented, Friendly, Helpful and great with there students. It's not huge or fancy but I'm fine with that. The only down side is there's no spot for parents to be able to watch the kids practice. Definitely not a deal breaker. Very affordable compared to other studios. I highly recommend.

From the owner: Are you ready to leap, tumble, break it down, and gracefully pirouette? Whether you're a beginner…read moreor an advanced performer, Holloway Dance School provides individualized attention in a supportive and constructive environment.Learning to dance offers you or your child opportunities for creative expression, exercise, fun, and musicality. In a small group, you'll work with skilled adult instructors who'll teach you the fundamentals of dance.Whatever your age, there's a class to match your skill level and style. Instruction is available for individuals aged three and above. We're proud to be locally owned and operated. Visit us to know more about our classes.For exceptional dance instruction visit Holloway Dance School and discover more about our styles of dance and class schedule and monthly rates. We are accepting new students now. Get in touch with us today.

WNC Dance Academy

3.7

14.2 mi

My daughter has been taking classes at this studio for the past 4 years. We couldn't ask for a…read morebetter experience. Tina and Becky are so talented and so patient. They spend just as much time with the first year students as they do with the seasoned. They also are just as invested in the growth of the recreational dancers as they are their company girls. Since joining my daughter's talent has soared, and the entire dance family celebrates every dancer's accomplishments. This isn't the first studio that my girls have danced at, but I couldn't imagine moving anywhere else.

This place is the worst dance studio in the entire country. My daughters, 4 and 6, spent 2 years at…read morethis place and never even learned their basic movements in ballet. The teacher, the owner, of their class never showed up and my girls never really knew who their teacher was going to be week-to-week. After just 3 classes at Center Stage they learned the basic movements and found a love for dance that WNC Dance Academy never took the time to share with them. I highly recommend you find somewhere else as this place is just a giant money pit. They are basically thieves.

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Stacey Butcher

(15 reviews)

13.3 mi

If you're looking for a more intimate, embodied open floor (ecstatic dance) practice; check out…read moreStacey's Inquiry Through Motion series. The curated container and thoughtful orchestration of each and every series is well worth your time and investment.

Stacey is superb at everything she does. I've treasured her Ecstatic dances classes for over a…read moredecade and feel committed to do each series as I always gain a bit more of myself each time! Her leadership is just the right combination of guidance and allowing for free movement. I love how she evolves community with each group, as we come to truly love each other, even though our connection is primarily non-verbal! I found Stacey's Somatic Experiencing Therapy to be profoundly effective. She guides in such a gentle way that one feels free to follow your inner world to the resolution you seek. Seems like pure magic! and reasonably priced to boot. Definitely worth doing a series of sessions - you'll find more of yourself in the process!

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Studio 505

(2 reviews)

53.3 mi

Christy teaches The Complete Yoga Experience on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm. That class is AWESOME!…read more Challenging physically, refreshing mentally. Treat yourself.

If you're looking for a great place to get some body movement, this is the place to go. Chrys is an…read moreamazing teacher and always leaves us feeling proud and confident. Atmosphere is beautiful and always leaves me wanted to sign up for more classes. Community yoga on Saturday is so relaxing and fun. Will continue to return.

Belly dancing skirts to borrow

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Black Mountain Pilates

0.1 mi

I came with some friends to one of Katharine's classes, and although I've practiced yoga and been…read moreto different types of yoga classes, this was my first pilates class ever. It was awesome! Some of us (there were five) were veterans, having done this for years, and there I was, with no experience. Katharine managed to succinctly describe all the stretches and movements in such a way that I'm sure wouldn't feel repetitive or unnecessary for the experienced people but which gave me specific instructions regarding what I needed to do and how I needed to do it. The studio is clean, relaxing, and very inviting, and Katharine is very friendly. She is so interested in making sure that you get exactly what you need from the practice. I live about 45 minutes away, otherwise I'm certain I would become a regular! This is a real gem of a place, and I'm so pleased to know about it.

Katharine is a kind-hearted person with an amazing knowledge of how the body works, both inside and…read moreout. I've been delighted to have her as my guide at black mountain Pilates for many years. The studio is a tiny undiscovered gem in black mountain- a vintage dance studio just down the hill behind the dripolator. Check it out

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The Factory Dance & Fitness Center

66.9 mi

Great experience! I went to one of the classes and the owner/operator was the teacher. She kept the…read moreclass fun and challenging! Her schedule is convenient for almost every situation and she does private classes. Every class is affordable. Monthly rates also. Highly recommended!

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Blue Ridge Dance Lab

18.1 mi

Dance lessons have always been on my bucket list. I had tried lessons elsewhere but it was always…read morecrowded and stressful - not so here. The instructor and other dancers were very patient and helpful. We took the Tango lessons and at the end of the hour felt very comfortable with the steps. They are also very affordable and offer several different types of dance.

Splasheville

4.3

12.9 mi

We stopped here after dinner on a warm evening. There are plenty of places to sit. My son had a…read moreblast in the water. It is also a great place to hang out near Pack Square.

This is a great little free activity in downtown Asheville. My preschooler had an absolute blast…read moreand asked to go back the next day! We ate lunch at the nearby Twisted Laurel, which was excellent. Things to know: Parking is not free. There are a couple of metered spaces nearby and there's a pay to park lot across the street. There are no bathrooms or changing rooms close by (that I could see). On their website it says there is a public bathroom, but I couldn't find it. There isn't a lot of shade except under the trees and on the amphitheater stage. These are really too far away to keep a good eye on a small child. Bring your sunscreen! There are no benches nearby to sit on, but there are concrete blocks so bring a towel for parents to sit on. It's a public fountain, so we were glad to have our water shoes. The fountain is advertised to have a lot of features and lights, but we didn't see any of that while we were there. The water shoots up out of the ground and doesn't change. That's enough for my preK kid, but might get boring for older ones. We brought some water toys and those were a big hit. While we were there a summer camp or daycare came through with 50 kids who were well-behaved, but they took over the amphitheater area and most of the fountain. We ended up leaving because it was just too crowded.

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Catawba Falls

4.8

(99 reviews)

5.1 mi

Beautiful! Stopped here on our drive to Asheville…read more It's a nice walk to the waterfall, and next time I'd love to plan to spend a little more time at the falls.

Wow! What a great falls and impressive set of stairs and tower that were rebuilt since the…read morehurricane. We hiked up the stairs and then back the long trail down. I think that is the best way to see it. There was a TikTok couple hogging the best picture spot of the falls and a large group making a lot of noise at the upper falls. Would have been a bit nicer but we were at the time of day when the afternoon folks are out hiking, so a bit of our fault. But this is a don't miss falls hike near Asheville!

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Lake Tomahawk Park

4.4

(11 reviews)

0.5 mi

We do pools...a lot. I am not opposed to a public pool though so after some research, I thought we…read morewould try this one. We couldn't have been more pleased. It's true, there aren't a ton of chairs but if you are willing to be patient, you'll get one. One thing to note is that they close the pool with lightning on the radar within a 10 mile radius. You just have to get out of the water for a minimum of 30 minutes. Lots of lifeguards and great decorations for July 4th. You can tell that they take pride in the pool. It was clean and the chairs were comfy, although the armrests do get hot in the sun so you can't always rest your arms on them. It certainly wasn't a dealbreaker. Great pool with the backdrop of the mountains and lake!

This park is urban in the relative sense, being surrounded by the residences of the town of Black…read moreMountain. It was a quality park. While views of the mountains are likely majestic, even on a cloudy day the misty sights were intriguing. A clean path runs around the lake, connecting bathroom facilities, tennis courts, and several other amenities. There were some dedicated parking spaces, but it was an easy walk from the town's business stretch as well. And why not, if you have the time?

Black Mountains Lake Tomahawk at Sunset

Lake Tomahawk - Circle of Lights Holiday Celebration (12/22)

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Black Mountains Lake Tomahawk with two (2) lighted hard surface tennis courts

Lookout Trail and Mountain

(19 reviews)

2.4 mi

It is a short hike that is moderate with difficult sections but the views were worth it. I…read morerecommend going at an off time since parking is limited.

It's a short trail (1m round trip) with limited parking options and a lot of vertical climb aided…read moreby railroad tie timbers positioned as erosion-limiting stairs. The view is pretty good, especially in a clear day, but there are better hikes to be had IMO.

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Lakeview Putt And Play

4.8

(21 reviews)

15.0 mi

Great service. Friendly, knowledgeable Clean, Answered all…read morequestions with certainty. Many of the holes provided shade which was deeply appreciated in 90+ degree weather. Animal sculptures were amusing

Fun and entertaining mini golf ! We loved the golf course and there were nice challenges. We played…read morein a big group during our Saturday afternoon. It was a great family experience. They also have snacks slushies and ice cream and drinks in the office. My kid liked the cherry slushy.

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Ariel O.

15 years ago

Black Mountain Center for the Arts Let it be known that every shape, color, and size has a unique story to tell at the Black Mountain Center for the Arts. I want to explain the art that draped the walls of the building, but I feel it may be impossible. Today I saw colors combined in such a way that made my mind race. Although I felt like I was thinking a mile a minute trying to interpret the artists reasoning for every detail, I found myself perfectly content with standing a few feet from the painting perfectly still. It was like I found myself in a trance, and moving might break the flow of ideas running through me. I had found myself traveling through Black Mountain, NC looking for different shops to browse through, yet on the spur of the moment I decided to take a look into the center for arts. It was the best decision I made that day. I was informed by a coordinator that the building was not just used to house paintings, but could be used for other events as well such as music showings or yoga classes. I realized I had stumbled upon much more than a center; I had entered the heart of the community and they openly shared their arts as an open book. Black Mountain Center for the Arts is an amazing place to visit if you want real art and events from people who take the initiative to develop their passions. 225 West State Street Black Mountain, NC 28711 read more

Appalachia Revealed T.

15 years ago

Reviewed by Kelly: The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is a very unique place, because it doesn't simply act as a gallery but it also acts as a safe haven for maintaining the culture of the area. Their mission is not only to showcase the fabulous artwork of various local artists, but also to provide a place for the people of the Appalachian region to embrace their culture through traditional Appalachian music playing and arts/crafts. These assets are not only showcased, but also extended to the people of the area through guitar, banjo, and fiddle lessons as well as art classes for kids. read more

Kelly K.

15 years ago

The Black Mountain Center for the Arts is a very unique place, because it doesn't simply act as a gallery but it also acts as a safe haven for maintaining the culture of the area. Their mission is not only to showcase the fabulous artwork of various local artists, but also to provide a place for the people of the Appalachian region to embrace their culture through traditional Appalachian music playing and arts/crafts. These assets are not only showcased, but also extended to the people of the area through guitar, banjo, and fiddle lessons as well as art classes for kids. read more

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