AMATEUR SHAG COMPETITION, 1:30PM
Show off your fancy footwork at the annual Dirty Dancing Festival's Amateur Shag Competition! Join in on the morning shag lessons conducted by professional instructors and sign up to shag your way onto the main stage for the DJ's Choice contest. Contestants can sign up throughout the morning on a first come, first serve basis until the 10-couple limit is reached. Prizes will be given to the final three couples.
KELLERMAN'S FESTIVAL TALENT SHOW, 3:45PM
Come and take the lessons, get ready for the stage, and be a part of the movie experience with the Kellerman's Festival Talent Show. Returning for the 2nd year, the Asheville Ballet will incorporate the festival fans into the final dance performance of the day and become part of the Dirty Dancing Experience.
The process is simple... attend the morning of the festival and take the dance lessons conducted by the Asheville Ballet. Earn a spot up on the stage with the assistance of two of our dance captains. Beginning with Lisa's Iconic Hula dance and ending with the Kellerman's Anthem, come and join us for the time of your life!
Let the ballet know you want in on the show at the festival. Talent show rehearsals will be conducted under the dance lessons tent from 3:00-3:00 before the main performance.
The process is simple... attend the morning of the festival and take the dance lessons conducted by the Asheville Ballet. Earn a spot up on the stage with the assistance of two of our dance captains. Beginning with Lisa's Iconic Hula dance and ending with the Kellerman's Anthem, come and join us for the time of your life!
Let the ballet know you want in on the show at the festival. Talent show rehearsals will be conducted under the dance lessons tent from 3:00-3:00 before the main performance.
LAKE LIFT COMPETITION, 5:00PM
Held in the lake cove of Morse Park , just around the corner from where Johnny and Baby practiced their iconic scene, determined participants will attempt the famous lift from Dirty Dancing. A demonstration by the Asheville Ballet will show the crowd how it is done first. Then, couples will enter the water and have two practice lifts before making the third try count.
The final lift is judged by how long the lifter holds their partner in the air and the partner holds the position of "Baby", with their arms out and legs up.
Spectators are encouraged to come and watch this challenging, yet humorous competition and cheer them on.
The final lift is judged by how long the lifter holds their partner in the air and the partner holds the position of "Baby", with their arms out and legs up.
Spectators are encouraged to come and watch this challenging, yet humorous competition and cheer them on.