Local Teachers
USA Dance #1011
Jason Younkerr 541-890-4665 www.dancewithjason.com Jason has been teaching Latin for the the last three years.
Graeme began teaching in 2003 in Mexico after taking social dance lessons at the University of Oregon. 541 659-8032 www.tangoelements.com
Rush and Tara teach most ballroom, Latin, and swing styles of dance with a practical approach for social dancing. We offer private dance lessons at our own studio as well. 541 951-3617 or email rush@arkbuiltenergy.com
June is a long time member of USA Dance and has taught dance for more than 30 years. Arthur Murray trained, she specializes in the Latin, Swing and classic forms of social dance. She teaches both group and private lessons. 541 770-5198.
Tanya DeHart is a long time member of USA Dance and has a strong background in both Country/Western and Ballroom. A teacher for over 15 years in both public and private lessons. 541 621-5767 Email tkdancer@clearwire.net
Judith and Jean-Paul have been teaching many styles of Argentine Tango at the Evergreen Ballroom for more than five years. They work together as a team and focus on technique, good posture and styling. Contact 541 732-2419
Donn and Karen are USA Dance members and have been dancing, performing, competing in and teaching West Coast Swing for over 5 years. They teach at the Firehouse and also teach private lessons. 541-855-1578 email dknokey@q.com
Cori, a member of USA Dance, is an accomplished and enthusiastic dancer as well as an excellent teacher. She loves to help new dancers get out on the floor, and become comfortable and confident. 541 482-0134 cori@UpAndDancing.com
Richard and Susan have been hosting the 2nd Friday Argentine Tango party for over 5 years. They like to mix it up with a little Ballroom, while preserving the elegant and romantic tone set by the Tango. Contact Richard 541 245-8500
Jerry was an instructor for Arthur Murray Studios at 19 and has learned the art of breaking down steps to the simplest level. He teaches private and Special Classes Follow My Lead. 541-261-4816 www.2dance.com
Clay Nelson 333 High Street Ashland, OR 97520 Phone: (541) 646-8705 Email: tangoclay@gmail.com
Dave and Rebecca are a current members of USA Dance and teach and compete in West Coast Swing. They also teach private West Coast Swing lessons. 541 324-7981 or 541 941.9061 www.soswing.org
Jacob has been part of the ballroom and club scene in Medford for nearly 10 years. He teaches all levels of Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Club dances. Contact Jacob at 541 210-2519
Chris was born in West Virginia and has taken lessons from Arther Murray at 25. Now he lives in Merlin and has teaches private lessons for Ballroom, Latin and Swing dances for beginning and intermediate ladies and social dance. 541 479-4832
This group offers beginner,through advanced lessons on Thur. and Sat. Instructors are Donn & Karen Knokey, John Hampton & Maria Pratt, Mike & Molly Anderson, Dave Kahn & Rebecca Blust. Contact Donn at 541 855-1578
