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 h
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 ❤️
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 💫
💖 TEEN CLASS NOW OPEN
Registration is officially LIVE for our Teen class!
Starts Tuesday, May 5th at 6:30 PM
✨ Students will explore Fusion Swing, Bachata & more to fun, engaging music!
Annexdance.com
Along with all the schedule changes and updates at The Annex…
we’ve decided to start doing video announcements 🎥
As you can see… we’re absolutely crushing it 😅
03/31/2026
✨ BIG UPDATES AT THE ANNEX ✨
So much is happening and we’re excited to share it all with you!
🚨 Schedule Changes
• Ballroom (Wed 5:45pm) is going away
• NEW Country 2-Step on Tuesdays
🤠 7:15pm Level 1
🤠 8:00pm Level 2
📅 Heads up!
NO GROUP CLASSES April 26 – May 3
🔥 Latin Dance Update
Starting in April, Latin Night is now only 3rd Fridays
🎉 Upcoming Events
• Special Night Market – April 10 & 11
• Bachata Styling Workshop – April 17
🎭 Showcase Coming July 25
Have you ever wanted to perform? This is your sign 👀 Deadlines = growth. Come talk to us!
💖 NEW Youth/Teen Class (Ages 12–16)
Starting in May
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Come dance with us 💫
Meet Tess! She is the heart behind The Annex ✨
Our new session starts this week and there’s never a better time to jump in!
Whether you’ve never danced before or you’re ready to get back into it… we’ve got a place for you! ❤️
💃 Sign up now & come dance with us.
Annexdance.com
Our next 4-week session starts March 30 💫
👉Annexdance.com
12/29/2025
What are you doing for New Years Eve? 💃🏼
Come to the Annex for a night full of fun.
Starting at 8pm - swipe for the schedule and we'll see you on the dance floor!!