Stonewall Columbus Ballroom Dance Class – Fall 2024 – PART ONE (8/29-10/3)

UPDATE: Advanced participants who have received the go-ahead from Jeff should plan to arrive at 6:30pm. If Jeff has not dicussed attedning this early session, please plan to arrive at 7pm.

Class fees:

• Individuals: $30 per person (+cc fees)
• • or $20 for Stonewall members (+cc fees)

• Couples: $50 per couple (+cc fees)
• • or $30 for Stonewall members (+cc fees)

• Note: Stonewall Membership will be verified – learn more about Membership here!
• • Payment is required prior to the first class.

There is a minimum of 4 couples or 8 singles for this class. If the minimum requirement is not met, the class will be cancelled and class fees will be refunded.

About the Class: Whether you are learning to dance for a special occasion or just want to have some fun on the dance floor, come learn in an accepting and fun environment. Classes are open to everyone with or without a dance partner, with all genders and gender pairings welcome.

Each six-class session rotates between Block 1: Waltz, Tango, and Cha Cha & Block 2: Foxtrot, Rumba, and Swing. Beginner students will learn the basics of each dance and a few beginner steps. The more advance members of class will build on their prior knowledge of each dance with more advanced moves.

Instructor: Jeff Grace

Jeff Grace has been dancing since the age of 8. He has been teaching ballroom dancing for over 30 years. Jeff has worked with all ages from pre-teen to adult, including coaching a college and high school ballroom dance team. Jeff is the former owner of the Akron Dance Academy in Akron, Ohio and has taught at various dance studios in including Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Akron and Grace’s Ballroom Studio in Paris, Ohio.

Parking: The Stonewall Columbus Center is located at 1160 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43201 with limited parking available in our lot on a first-come basis, with a metered lot across High Street (between Magnolia Thunderpussy and BrewDog).