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Dance Forever!
Let Go of the Banana!
Asheville, NC 28805 United States
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Suggested Price: $15-$30 per person or name your price. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Facilitator's Invitation
Let Go of the Banana!
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Facilitator: Ted Riskin
You may have heard the parable of a simple way to catch monkeys in the jungle. Leave a banana in a container with an opening large enough for the monkey’s hand, but small enough that it can’t remove its hand while grasping the banana. Even as a hunter approaches, the monkey won’t release the banana so it can escape.
What is the banana that is keeping you stuck because you won’t let it go? Approval or acceptance of your lifestyle choices from a parent? Permission to set a boundary? Needing to prove your point or win the argument?
You are invited to release some bananas in Sunday’s dance and grieve their loss. Then, enjoy your freedom!
Facilitator Notes
Ted is interested in anything that can get him out of his head, and music and movement do a pretty good job of that. He hopes to offer music that facilitates an inner journey and invitations that create a shift. While he likes modern electronic music, he can’t create a mix without including lots of natural instruments and voices. Due to a short attention span, he mixes in lots of different musical genres. You can hear some of his mixes on mixcloud.com/tarisk.
AMC Notes
1st WAVE, 8:30 am warm-up & 9:00 am dance
2nd WAVE,10:30 am warm-up & 11:00 am dance
Attendees Limit 150
Door will close at the beginning of opening circle
NO ENTRY AFTER OPENING CIRCLE BOTH WAVES
To request an exception, please email
Childcare is available during Sunday’s second wave
