Beginning Level Classes
Note: We do our best to keep this information up-to-date. Check with individual instructors and dance hosts to verify times and cancellations. Also see Calendar Updates.
Some of our instructors also teach Private Lessons.
Mondays:
Argentine Tango
7:00-8:00 Absolute basics. No partner needed.
8:00-8:30 Practica
Cost: $10 drop-in; $32 for 4 weeks. (Next session August 30)
Host: Jean-Paul and Judith
Ballroom
August 16-30 & Sept. 13-27: 7-7:40 Foxtrot; 7:40-8:30 Rumba; 8:20-9:00 Cha Cha.
Class is targeted at Baby Boomers, although all are welcome. Emphasis on lead-follow technique, the man's frame, and lady's arm styling.
Cost: $10 drop-in; 6-week series discount - $36 for one 40-minute class, $66 for two classes and $84 for all three.
Host: Chris Burrow - 541-479-4832
Tuesdays:
Jazz Festival Prep Classes
September 14-October 5: 7:00 Balboa; 7:45 Zydeco; 8:30-9:00 Shim Sham. No partner or dance experience needed. Get ready for the Medford Jazz and Dance Festival October 8-10.
Cost: $8 drop-in per class; $24 for a 4/week class; discount for multiple classes
Host: June K.
Cardio Belly Dance
6:00-7:00 Sign-up through Parks and Rec (774-2400). Contact Tiazza for more info (621-4812)
Cost: $58 for 8 weeks. (Starts September 8)
Host: Tiazza W.
Country/Western Dancing
7:00-8:00 No partner or experience needed!
Cost: $6 drop-in
Host: Dance Friends #1011
Ballroom
6:30-7:30 No partner or experience needed.
September: Cumbia and Merengue. September 22-October 6: Waltz. October 13-27: Night Club Two-Step. November 3-17: Swing. December 1-15: Rumba.
Cost: $20 for a 3-class punch card; $8 drop-in; Half price with intermediate class the same day
Host: Cori
Thursdays:
Polynesian Dancing
5:30-6:45 Teen/Adult (15 and up)
Cost: $10
Host: Norma S.
West Coast Swing
7:00 Beginning lesson followed by dancing until 9:30. Couples and singles welcome!
Cost: $6 per class for drop-ins; $5 per class for a full month series.
Host: WC Swing Group
Fridays:
Friday Night Dance Party
7:30-8:30 Lessons. No partner or experience required.
8:30-10:30 Dance Party.
1st, 3rd and 4th Fridays are Ballroom Nights.
2nd Fridays are Argentine Tango Nights.
5th Friday is Country/Western Night.
Friday Night Lesson Schedule for August-September:
- 4th Friday (August 27) Ballroom Night with Jenica. 7:30 Beginning Lesson and Intermediate Step of the Week in Night Club Two-Step. 8:30-10:30 Dancing to a mix of Ballroom, Latin and Swing.
- 1st Friday (September 3) Ballroom Night with Cori. 7:30 Beginning Lesson and Intermediate Step of the Week in Night Club Two-Step and Foxtrot. 8:30-10:30 Dancing to a mix of Ballroom, Latin and Swing.
- 2nd Friday (September 10) Argentine Tango with Richard and Susan. Beginning Tango lesson followed by mostly Argentine Tango dancing, mixed with ballroom until 10:30.
- 3rd Friday (September 17) National Ballroom Ballroom Dance Week Ballroom Party with Cori. 7:30 Beginning Lesson and Intermediate Step of the Week in Waltz and Swing. 8:30-10:30 Dancing to a mix of Ballroom, Latin and Swing. There will be special demos and a Newcomer's Discount: You and a new friend just $10; $8 Youth.
- 4th Friday (September 24) Ballroom Night with Jenica. 7:30 Beginning Lesson and Intermediate Step of the Week in American Tango. 8:30-10:30 Dancing to a mix of Ballroom, Latin and Swing.
Cost: $8 before 8:30; $6 after 8:30; $6 Youth. (Special Newcomer's discount Sept. 17 only.)
Host: Cori G. (1st and 3rd Fridays); Richard & Susan (2nd Fridays); Jenica (4th Fridays); Tanya (5th Fridays)
Saturdays:
Colonial Dancing
6:00-7:00 September 4 and 18 this month (usually 1st & 3rd Saturdays). Couples, singles and drop-ins welcome!
Cost: $2/person or $5/family.
Host: Nate
Sundays:
Argentine Tango
1:00 Beginning lesson; 2-4:00 Practica.
Cost: Drop-in $8/lesson; $10 for lesson and practica. $50 for 10-week beginning series with Practica (starting Sept. 26)
Host: Graeme