Gay ballroom dancing

Stonewall Columbus
N Elevated Street, Columbus, OH

Thursdays
6 Week Session
pm &#; pm

Fees:
Includes 6 Classes

• 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.

• prt I:
  • January 9 &#; February 13
  • Registration closes Friday, January 17,

• prt II:
  • February 20 &#; March 27
  • Registration closes Friday, February 28,

• prt III:
  • April 3 &#; May 15
  • No class April 24th
  • Registration closes Friday, April 11,

• prt IV:
  • May 22 &#; July 10
  • No classes on June 10 or July 3
  • Registration closes Friday, May 20,

• prt V: REGISTER HERE
  • August

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