I take private and some group lessons there. It has been an incredibly enjoyable activity. I've…read moremade friends there and learned dancing from their very talented instructors. The dance parties on the weekend are where it's at in Haywood County. There's more than one dance school in Canton, but I can guarantee you will feel welcomed here and have a great experience. Also they have a fabulous introductory offer of 3 private lessons, a group lesson, and one weekend party for $30!

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.

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!

Well, my friend and I had a girl weekend in Asheville and tried a few fun workouts while we were in…read moretown. My girlfriend has been an aerialist for 4-5 years now and I've only taken one class before but we knew we'd love it. I figured if I couldn't manage any of the moves well, at least I could provide comic relief, right? The other young lady in our group was an Asheville local who just started lessons a month and a half ago, so between us there were many skill levels represented. Being a compact space, there are only four silk stations available so we had the privilege of watching the instructor on a set of silks as well. Carly lead us through a stretching warm up before we practiced with the silks. When Carly saw what we were able to manage she would add to it, varying the tasks for each of us as we all had wildly different strengths and weaknesses. The music was fun, Carly was patient and had wonderful verbal cues as well as demonstrating for me when the verbal clues left me scratching my head. I wish I lived closer and could build my upper body strength and enjoy this unique workout more often. It was hard and fun and two days later my shoulders and back are still sore but I'd go back tomorrow if I could! Now, where is my Cirque du Soleil contract???

Um. I love this place. If I had the power to teleport, you better believe this is one of the places…read moreI'd hit up very, very frequently! (As often as my bruised limbs could allow. The lyra really digs into you, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, and doubling up on fabric would probably also be pretty helpful. I'd been itching to take either a pole class or an aerial silks/lyra class for ages, and since I plan my travels around food and awesome fitness classes (priorities, right?), I definitely had to make a stop here before leaving Asheville! I called beforehand to make sure that it was okay for me to take the aerial lyra class, and the lady I spoke to was really helpful and friendly. (I'd only taken one class before, and that was quite unfortunately back in early 2012, so uh...it's been a while!) ...But my goodness, this was a super fun class! Evan was our instructor, and there was only one other student, so we started the class off with a light warmup, and then jumped right in. Evan was really good about explaining everything, and also in evaluating where we were at so that he could tailor the class to our level. We took turns going through a sequence and learning how to clean it up and make it look pretty + fluid. He was also really great about giving us pointers and cues, which was definitely helpful when we were puzzling out a couple of the moves. All in all, super super fun, and I really hope to come back to Asheville at some point again to visit, and so I can take more classes here! The handbalancing class that Evan teaches looks like a lot of fun, and I'd love to take more aerial lyra (+ silks!) classes!

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

The serenity and kindness of this space is contagious! Everyone is so accepting of one another and…read morethe staff give you a calm, warm welcome into the space. All necessary equipment is provided: mats, bolsters, blocks, blankets. BYO water bottle & you are all set. Cost is pay what you can, they recommend a $10-15 donation per person. I think the world would be a better place if more businesses like this existed. Recommend this to anyone who wants to move their body in a safe and supportive space

I was in the area mid July on vacation, and since I have a daily yoga practice, was interested in…read morefinding a couple of yoga Studiosin the area to take classes at while I was there. I attended two different studios, and I've got to say, that Asheville community yoga center was by far the best experience! Theother studio was nice, but I really was able to get the vibe I was seeking from Asheville community . I will absolutely be returning, the next time I'm in the area! Thank you so much for all that you are doing for this beautiful community

Update September 2008: Be sure to check the website for current dates and locations…read more The main weekly event is now on Tuesdays from 8pm to 11pm, I believe, at Eleven on Grove. There's also a tango group upstairs. $5 for the dance only portion gets you into both dances. They no longer meet at Studio 4. The blues jam continues at Westville Pub on Tuesdays. A good crowd, smaller the last time I was in town due to a number of dancers returning from a weekend workshop. A friendly and dedicated group of swing dancers keep swing dancing alive in Asheville. They have a fun practice dance on Mondays from 8:30pm to 10pm at Studio 4. A small space that works well for the crowd. The instructors were fun as was the dancing after the initial class. I'll go back anytime I'm in Asheville. Check their website for swing dances happening around the area. The Monday nights are regular. They seem to have 2nd and 4th Wednesday and Fridays events at other locations. And a blues jam at the Westville Pub on Tuesdays.

I love that this studio is so accessible and they really try to make it inclusive of all…read more(especially for affordability)- they are somewhat tucked away and there is a small (not well maintained) parking space in the back but easy to find and get to. The studio is pretty small- really just one big room but cozy. The instructor was fun- educational and gave options for moving within comfort. They also offered a lot of supplies incase you don't have or forgot things ! I will say- I just felt like the class was very cramped and I didn't have enough space to actually do the stretches without having to worry about someone else's foot being near my head or dropping someone else's water bottle over. There's a chance that they may have just overbooked that class for the day since it was on a weekend but I do think they should probably limit it 10 (I think there was about 12-13 people today) but otherwise I'd definitely be back. This was a yoga class where I did movements that I don't usually do in many of my other classes. It's somewhat killed my knees, but at the same time, it was great to try out new things. I'd recommend bringing either a thicker mat or maybe little kneepads if you have crap knees like me!

The classes are reasonably priced. The instructors for both classes I took were very hands-on,…read moreinstructing wise. They were patient with me because I'm not that great at yoga. Allison's class was great and I'd definitely come back to see her again. My second instructor might have been a little impatient with me because I was moving slow and the "class" was listed as 2 hours but after 30 minutes, she said I could go. I didn't love that but I still learned a lot and got a good sweat in. I recommend you try this yoga spot if you are visiting. I would come back again.