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Ballroom, Latin and Swing Instruction in Medford and Ashland with Cori Grimm
This Friday, June 19 is a Dance Through Time themed Ballroom party. It's out usual Friday night party with an excuse to dress up if you like. Pick your favorite decade (or century). Lesson at 7:30, dance until 10:00.
Wednesday, June 17 at the Evergreen:
6:30-7:30 Intermediate/Advanced East Coast Swing — Partner required for this class only.
Ashland Folks: Mark B. is working to arrange a Tuesday night Waltz class for Contra Dancers. Contact him (or me) for details.
That's it for now!
There's a party on Friday, June 5 7:30-10:00 with a quick special bonus demo by our Advanced Homeschool class.
And, new sessions start next week on Monday, June 8 at the Evergreen...
6:30 Beginning Tango
7:45 Intermediate Salsa and Bachata
Save the date: Friday, June 19
Dance Through Time theme dance. It's our usual Friday night party, but period costume is admired. Pick you favorite decade (or century!).
Hope to see you soon!
05/22/2026
Our June calendar is up! For those who like to dress up, the June 19 dance will have a Dance Through the Ages Theme. Period attire admired — Pick your favorite decade (or century!). For those who don't like to dress up, maybe the 2020's are your favorite fashion decade. 😁
Details and calendar here:
Calendar – Up And Dancing Download a printable March calendar or printed April calendar. To register or see what dance is being taught each week: 1) Click on a red dot 2) Click on the name of the class (for example ‘Beginning Ballroom’)
There's a party at the Evergreen on Friday, May 15 7:30-10:00
A New Season starts at the Evergreen on Monday, May 18. Sign up for the whole season, and all the beginning Monday classes May 18-August 10 are just $60.
May 18 at the Evergreen:
6:30 Beginning Salsa and Bachata
7:45 Intermediate Cha Cha
Ashland classes are on break for the summer. But, I am available most Tuesday evenings for private lessons. Or, you can arrange a group and share the cost
Hope to see you on the dance floor!
04/24/2026
My May calendar is up, along with my summer schedule: https://upanddancing.com/calendar/
The Evergreen Ballroom Showcase is tomorrow — Friday, April 24 from 7:30-10:30. Doors open at 7:00. There's a mini-lesson followed by demos and dancing until 9:30 and more open dancing after.
This is a ballroom-wide event, so please no punch cards. It's just $8 general; $6 for 13-18; 12 and under are free. (Cash or check only at the door.)
The Glass Slipper will not be at the Showcase, but she is coming down in two-weeks for SO Swing. If there's something you'd like to get in the van to try on, contact Shirley ASAP at the Glass Slipper 503-998- 9193.
New sessions start next week...
Monday, April 27 at the Evergreen:
6:30 Beginning Cha Cha
7:40 Intermediate (bronze) Waltz
Tuesday, April 28 at the Grove:
6:40 Beginning Foxtrot
7:45 Intermediate Bolero
Wednesday, April 29 at the Evergreen:
6:30 Intro to Quickstep for experienced dancers (partner required for this class)
Hope to see you soon!
Calendar – Up And Dancing Download a printable March calendar or printed April calendar. To register or see what dance is being taught each week: 1) Click on a red dot 2) Click on the name of the class (for example ‘Beginning Ballroom’)
There's a Party tonight at the Evergreen, April 3 at 7:30!
New classes start next week:
Monday, April 6 at the Evergreen:
6:30 Beginning Waltz
7:45 Intermediate Swing
Tuesday, April 7 at the Grove in Ashland:
6:40 Beginning Rumba/Bolero
7:45 Intermediate/Bronze Waltz
Save the Date:
The Evergreen Spring Showcase is on Friday, April 24. The Shoe lady is tentatively planning to come down.
Also, please check out the parking sign on our front door. We have some new neighbors in 6094 Suite D who are open until 8PM and don't want people parking in front of their building. You can parallel park right across from their front door along the curb.
03/24/2026
Hello Dancers! My April calendar is up. A reminder that my only class this week will be the Wednesday 6:30 Waltz performance practice. But, there's lots to do the week after. And, if you want in on an easier performance number for the Showcase April 24, check out the NC 2-step practices on Saturdays, April 11&18. Let me know if you have questions!
Calendar – Up And Dancing Download a printable February calendar or printed March calendar. To register or see what dance is being taught each week: 1) Click on a red dot 2) Click on the name of the class (for example ‘Beginning Ballroom’)
There's a party tonight (Friday, March 6) at the Evergreen, starting at 7:30. And, new classes start next week. (See Schedule below).
Parking: Our new neighbors in Suite D (the building in front of the ballroom) are trying to keep space in front of their shop free until 8:00 PM. If you're arriving before then, please prioritize parking in our lot where the shed is. You can also parallel park along the curb of the south driveway, across from the front of 6086 and 6084.
New Sessions:
March 9 at the Evergreen:
6:30 Beginning Swing
7:45 Intermediate Night Club Two-Step*
*Some steps from this class will be used for a showcase routine April 24
March 10 at the Grove:
6:40 Beginning Waltz
7:45 Beginning Tango Week 3 - make-up class
Hope to see you soon!
Schedule update: No class in Ashland tonight (February 17). We'll start Tango next week and have a make-up class March 10 at 7:45 for week 3.
We have a formal ball coming up on Saturday, February 14 at the Evergreen. The Dance Lover's Ball is a dress up event — black tie optional or 20's-era attire encouraged. We'll be dressing up the ballroom and offering some delectable treats. Doors open at 7:10. Dance 7:30-10:00 with DJ John. Couples and singles are welcome. Cost is $15/person at the door or from me in advance (all ages).
New sessions start next week...
Monday, February 16 at the Evergreen:
6:30 Beginning Night Club Two-Step
7:45 Intermediate Foxtrot
Tuesday, February 17 at the Grove
6:40 Beginning Tango
7:45 Intermediate Salsa & Bachata
Wednesday, February 18 at the Evergreen
6:30 Advanced East Coast Swing (partner required for Wednesdays)
Youth Dance Competition Finals:
The exhibition round of the youth dance competition will be held on Saturday, February 21 at the Evergreen. This will likely be a sell-out event, so you'll want to get a ticket ahead of time. Competitors have first dibs on sharing tickets with their friends and family. Any leftover tickets will be available after Saturday afternoon, Feb. 14. Let me know if you'd like to be on the list to receive one. I'll get back to you on Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 youth. Lap children are free.
Hope to see you soon!
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