The Annex Dance Studio

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The Annex Dance Studio

She has been teaching, competing, performing and social dancing in multiple styles of partner dances around the country for over 17 years.

About Tess
Studio Owner & Instructor, Musician, Digital Artist
Tess Minnick Gunderson is a professional partner dancer, musician and digital artist in Medford, Oregon. She started her dance journey in the Washington DC area, where she first fell in love with a Swing dance called Lindy Hop at the Spanish Ballroom in Glen Echo, Maryland. Soon after Tess discovered Swing dancing, she was discovered herself at a high school dance by instructors from a nearby Ballroom dance studio. She began training and teaching at the studio and fell in love with even more dance styles. As a former musical theater nerd, Tess soon found a passion for performing and competing in Ballroom dancing while social dancing in her free time. She enjoyed a 10 year Ballroom professional partnership and became an American Smooth champion in various country wide competitions. Tess's philosophy is why not learn everything so you can dance to anything? She often encourages her students to think of learning to dance as learning different dialects of a foreign language. Match the dance dialect to the musical “country" you are visiting, and you can enjoy speaking the language of dance fluently and confidently whenever you hit the floor!

09/23/2026

Three things you absolutely can not think about on the dance floor. All the more reason to get out and dance!

❤️

09/03/2026

New session off to a great start! Thankful to be dancing with you all here at The Annex!!!

08/20/2026

Please take note that classes have been moved to The Study for the rest of the week due to AC issues in The Ballroom! Stay tuned for more info! 🔥🥵☀️

07/19/2026

Passport Week is almost here!

July 27 - 31

Purchase a passport and take unlimited classes all week long! Over 15 dance styles, meet different instructors, and collect stamps as you try something new!

07/17/2026

🌴💃 Salsa Brava may be canceled… but the party is still ON! 💃🌴

Join us tonight at The Annex for an impromptu Latin Social in the ballroom!

🕢 7:30 PM
💵 $10 Cover

We’ll be dancing Salsa, Bachata, and Cha Cha all night long, so grab your dancing shoes and come spend the evening with us!

Need a break between dances? Wander over to The Study on the other side of the building and browse our Night Market featuring amazing local vendors.

✨ All ages welcome. Bring your friends and let’s make some magic together tonight!

06/18/2026

💃 The night doesn’t end at EdenVale…

Join us for the Salsa Brava After Party at The Annex Ballroom!

🕤 9:30 PM
🎶 Salsa • Bachata • Cha Cha
💵 $5 Entry

Beautiful ballroom. Great music. Amazing people.

See you on the dance floor. ✨

06/13/2026

Ready to level up your dancing?

Whether you’re brand new, preparing for a wedding, wanting to feel more confident on the dance floor, or looking to refine your technique, private lessons are tailored to your goals and your pace.

✨ One-on-one instruction
✨ Personalized feedback
✨ Faster progress
✨ All experience levels welcome

Message us to book your private lesson today!

05/20/2026

🔥 BIG congratulations to Ehlan & Anna!! 🔥

Our West Coast Swing Level 1 teachers made Finals and placed 7th in the Novice Strictly Swing competition at So Swing last weekend!! 🎉

We love seeing our instructors continuing to grow, compete, and represent our community so well out in the world.

We’re lucky to have them at The Annex ❤️

05/19/2026

Great minds…

04/26/2026

Just a quick pause!

Classes will be off April 26 – May 3 while we reset behind the scenes.

We’ll be back soon and ready to dance with you 💫

Address

202 N Central Avenue
Medford, OR
97501

Telephone

+15125686152

Website

https://www.annexdance.com/

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