With two days until opening, the Trader Joe’s fans aren’t exactly camping outside of Gresham’s new store . But they are dancing.

Around 7 a.m. Wednesday, cars began lining up next to each other outside the grocery store and color-coordinated dancers began huddling in groups.

With the song “Celebration” blaring from a portable speaker, the dancers ran through their routine four times before declaring that they were officially performing for the small crowd of partners and friends.

“Any other choreographing details before we start?” instructor Jane Kelly asked the group.

“It’s as good as it’s going to get,” one of the dancers replied, laughing.

The dance lasted for about three minutes and featured hand waving, spins and small hat tricks. At the end of their routine, the group pointed

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