"Humorous, elegant, and wild," (Seattle Dances) Stewart/Owen Dance is Asheville's hub for contemporary dance - welcoming you to year-round live performances, open level movement classes, and immersive events. The resident dance company of Asheville's beloved Wortham Center for the Performing Arts, the company is led by husband-and-wife duo Gavin Stewart and Vanessa Owen, and seeks to enrich the community of Western North Carolina with the education, promotion, and creation of contemporary dance by building a sustainable ecosystem where professional dance artists can thrive.