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About Summer Soirée

June 13-15, 2025, Asheville, NC

We try to cater to both the out-of-town dancers as well as local Asheville dancers. All events, housing, and meals are a short walk from each other, and you can purchase the options that work best for you. Scroll down to Dance Registration and Cost, Housing and Meals, T-shirt, and Location for further information.

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Here is a link to our 2024 schedule if you want to see the kind of fun we had.

Don't hesitate to e-mail questions to us at soiree@ashevillecontra.com or use the "Contact" link in the menu above.

Registration Opens
Saturday, March 1st at 12:00 pm EST.

Dance Registration and Cost

Dance registration includes all dance events, workshops, and snack breaks. Registration is on a first come first, first served basis. Each dancer must register individually. Payment is either by Venmo or by credit card entered directly on the registration site. Sorry, but we are not accepting checks. You will receive a confirmation e-mail when your registration is complete. The college requires all dancers to provide the name and phone number of an emergency contact. Please provide that information on the registration form.

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In 2024, this dance sold out ... IN 13 DAYS! Don't delay!!

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No transaction fees.

New for 2025!

Waitlist: Once registration is full, you will automatically be placed on a wait list. If space opens up, we will contact you to confirm your attendance prior to processing your payment.

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Cancellation Policy: Tickets are not transferable. If you must cancel, please contact soiree@ashevillecontra.com as soon as possible. If your registration has been processed and confirmed, your ticket will be refunded up until Sunday, June 1st less a $35 administrative fee. There will be no refunds after June 1st.

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We will need your help: Throughout the weekend, we will need your help with various tasks (setup, snack prep, sweeping, dinner help, clean up, etc). If you're interested in volunteering, please indicate your availability during registration. You'll be contacted by our volunteer coordinator prior to the event. Thanks!

Dance events and workshops will be held both in Bryson Gym and the outdoor Morris Pavillion on the campus of Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC about 10 miles east of Asheville (See Location information below for exact details). Bryson Gym is not air conditioned, so please bring your own re-usable water bottle.

The general schedule for the weekend is:

  • Friday June 13th

    • 4:30 pm - Check in opens. Dancers can start arriving.

    • 6:00 pm - Dinner in Gladfelter Dining Hall (for those who purchase the full meal plan).

    • 7:30 pm - First contra dance

  • Sunday June 15th

    • 3:00 pm - Last contra dance ends, say good-byes, and head for home

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A detailed schedule will be published when available.

Housing

Meals

For out of town dancers, a housing option is available in the dorms at Warren Wilson. You can choose either a private room or a 2-person shared room. If you choose a shared room, you can indicate either your preferred roommate or be paired with a roommate. If you have special circumstances that should be considered when assigning rooms or roommates, please leave a message for our housing coordinator when you register.

 

Important notes:

  • Linens and towels are NOT provided. Bring your own!

    • Bath towel, washcloth, 2 sheets (twin size, long), light blanket, pillow, and pillowcase.

  • There is absolutely NO CAMPING and NO SWIMMING on the Warren Wilson campus.

New in 2025!  Friday dinner is now offered in the meal plan.

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If you wish to purchase meals at Summer Soirée, you have two options.

  • Meal plan: The meal plan covers six meals. Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast & lunch, and Sunday breakfast & lunch in the Gladfelter Dining Hall a short walk from Bryson Gym. Saturday dinner will be catered by 12 Bones Smokehouse in the Morris Pavilion also a short walk from Bryson Gym. On the menu will be ribs, chicken, vegetarian sides (mac & cheese, green beans, slaw, potato salad) plus cobbler and key lime pie.

  • Just Saturday dinner ONLY: if you choose, you may purchase just the Saturday catered dinner and be on your own for all other meals.

T-shirt Pre-Order

T-Shirts will be available for pre-order on the registration form up until May 15, 2025. If you want to be guaranteed a T-shirt, please order before then. There will be limited availability (if any) at the dance.

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Men's shirt size ranging from Small to 2X-large.

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Location

Warren Wilson College is located about 10 miles east of Asheville, NC. If you are driving, set your GPS to:

  • 102 Upper College Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778

If you are flying, the most convenient airports are

  • Asheville, NC (AVL) - 30 minute drive

  • Greenville-Spartansburg, SC (GSP) - 90 minute drive

  • Kingsport, TN (TRI) - 90 minute drive

  • Charlotte, NC (CLT) - 2 hour drive

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You can view a full campus map here. All activities, housing, and meals are within a short walk of each other. A more detailed map showing the location of Summer Soirée activities will be posted closer to the date.

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Registration Opens
Saturday, March 1st at 12:00 pm EST.

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