Tribe Dance &amp; Pole

2.2 mi

My daughter became intrigued with aerial arts when she saw a performance at a local talent show…read more We did some digging, and found Empyrean through a youth group in Asheville. We signed her up for a trial lesson, and she was hooked! She has now taken classes in three different disciplines, with four different instructors, and every session, she comes home raving about her instructors and her experience. She is twelve, but she does all of the adult courses, and is treated like a capable athlete. Unlike some dance, and/or gymnastics we've tried, this is a more personal level of instruction, with small classes (3-8 participants) and encouraging teachers. After one particular session, she reported how much she loves the studios, because they leave her feeling so "zen". Again, she is twelve. Because of the tremendously positive experiences, her best friend, and her adult sister now take classes as well. If you have ever been even mildly curious about aerial acrobatic arts - silks, lyra, even pole fitness, definitely give Empyrean studios a try!

Very passionate teachers patient and understanding classes are very affordable too for any group…read moreclass $20.00 this is amazing and when you find your passion the bundles just make sence

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Dance Club Asheville

(9 reviews)

2.2 mi

This is a must for any girls gathering! Ash was the warmest kindest instructor for our group of 10…read moregirls wanting to have fun and learn some sexy dances and tricks! We have never laughed harder or had a better hour of our lives! Can't wait to come back next time!

This is a very special place. As a plus sized woman I was searching for a place of belonging…read moreinstead of comparison and I found it here. I've dealt with disassociation from my body for decades and DanceClub is where I have found my way back to her. I've never had so much fun in my whole life. You can know when I'm taking a class because I can't stop giggling with joy. I have found so much growth in diving into my sensuality, in doing things I never imagined I'd have the strength for, and simply being myself and no one else. No one is watching to judge, only to cheer you on. I had a breakthrough the other day when I didn't believe I could climb the pole. I admitted my brain was telling me that I wasn't the sort of person that can do these things. I had tears in my eyes and before I knew it I was surrounded by the other girls in the class cheering me on...and I did it! Forever grateful for this family. If you're on the fence about coming, let me push you to the other side!

We loved shawna!!

Pole room

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The Pole Academy

4.7

(14 reviews)

53.9 mi

Dream Believe Create is posted in The Pole Academy studio, and this is a very powerful statement…read more After completing a full month membership, I can say the creation of my dream fitness goal is being achieved, and I do believe being a part of The Pole Academy is a priceless hidden gem to help anyone looking to reach fitness milestones. If you have never tried a pole class, there are several non-pole classes that I would highly recommend attending. The best value is the unlimited membership, which allows all the classes to be taken. That is what I did. Imagine your new zen happy place. It's amazing!

I contacted the Pole Academy for a surprise birthday party for two of my friends who were turning…read more70. I had no idea what to expect! We showed up armed with boas and crowns that were great for the pictures we took afterward but not so good for dancing. This academy is legit. Jax was our instructor and was very professional even though the group was nervous and silly. But with her instruction we gave it our best shot, ending up with a short dance designed for beginners. The studio caters to serious dancers who are there for fitness, but they made us feel comfortable and we had so much fun. The studio was clean, including the bathrooms. I booked a one hour private session and it was worth every penny for the lasting memories we have. We may be back for the 80th!

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The Wellness Division

(1 review)

63.5 mi

The yoga class is always so relaxed and welcoming. Pole is a fun time and the instructor is…read moreamazing. Reiki is one of my favorite ways to release stress

Tye Dye Parties available

Some of our instructors

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Yoga Class

Sanctuary of Pole

49.6 mi

I've taken 2 classes here- the Pole Tease & a private party class. Both were wonderful! I left…read morefeeling confident, empowered, and ready to try more aerial classes! Kilo Kitty is an awesome, thorough instructor and she will make sure you get the combo before you leave. I will definitely return for more!

My friends and I signed up for a beginner pole class , just for fun and a little confidence boost…read more It was AMAZING!!!! we had leo as our instructor and we just had such a fun time!

Pole 2 is our inversions from the floor!

LyraPole! The best of Lyra and Pole!

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Let's dance! Pole Flow!

Studio Zahiya

(7 reviews)

2.2 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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Blue Country Western & Line Dance

(1 review)

1.9 mi

I took a country line dance class with Zoe. She's a brilliant teacher. Clear instructions, patient…read morewith the group, down to earth, and FUN! I will definitely be returning to more of their events and highly recommend them to friends!

Zoe Hawkins-Wells (Blue Country's line dance choreographer & instructor) dancing at GIDDY UP BRUNCH with Dolly Parton (yep )

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Revel Dance + Fitness

4.5

1.6 mi

NOW NAMED "UPHORA" I…read morehave taken two classes here so far. I definitely plan on going to more! The owner, Maui, is very kind and I talked to her at both times I visited, and she even remembered me! The inside of the dance studio is so fun with lots of colored lights. The teachers are also kind and very good at teaching and keeping the energy up!!! The price is not bad at all, and they have package deals where you can get a discount buying 10 classes at a time. I paid $12 for a class, highly worth it. They have so many types of classes with different genres of music, so there is something for everyone. Come for a fitness class, or come to learn choreography, they have it both!

I attended a fitness dance class here and was very happy I did. The class was fun and welcoming…read more The studio itself is beautiful and colorful. I was impressed by all the staff and equipment. I plan to attend more classes in the future here.

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Studio 505

38.6 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

Back of business card

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WNC Dance Academy

3.7

(3 reviews)

1.7 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.

3 beautiful studios

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Splasheville

4.3

(3 reviews)

2.4 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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Discovery Island

4.3

(4 reviews)

61.1 mi

Great spot for water fun! Parking lot is huge. It took a bit to check in but it wasn't bad. Lots of…read morethings to do to entertain the kids! The lazy river was wonderful and the large splash pad area for the kids was a hit!

Such a fun place! Lots to do for big and little kids. Two slides, one you use a raft to go down,…read moreand even a wave rider for the older kids. Very large pool deck area and lots of chairs, but not a lot of shade. I was impressed with the number of employees and life guards. It was around $14 to get in for any age. Life vests and puddle jumpers available to use. There is a snack bar with a limited selection, and we brought in our own water bottles.

Fun slides even for little ones

Ice cream bars!

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Inside the water park.

Lake Tomahawk Park

4.4

(11 reviews)

14.9 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

Lake Powhatan Recreational Area

3.9

(54 reviews)

7.6 mi

Despite the cold I enjoyed my stay at the campsite. The bathrooms were clean and heated. The sites…read morewere spaced out well and the staff were great too. We lost power at one site and it was easy to get another. Look forward to returning in the spring or summer.

A very cool little campground! Off the beaten path but close enough to all parts of Asheville. The…read moregate keeper was amazing, really friendly and helpful. The area is clean and the sites are a good size with plenty of additional space. Would stay here again for sure.