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Your Premier Dance Destination in Los Angeles
By Your Side Dance Studio is the premier destination for dance education in Los Angeles, California. Founded on the principle that anyone can learn to dance with proper instruction, we specialize in ballroom, Latin, and social dance styles for students of all skill levels. Our certified instructors bring decades of competitive and teaching experience, having trained award-winning dancers and prepared couples for memorable wedding performances. We offer flexible learning options including private lessons, group classes, and specialized workshops tailored to individual goals. Our studio fosters a welcoming community where students develop technical proficiency, musicality, and confidence.With multiple locations and extended class schedules, we make dance accessible to busy professionals, families, and aspiring competitors. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition as Best Dance School in Los Angeles for two consecutive years. We emphasize personalized attention, ensuring each student receives customized feedback to accelerate progress. From beginners taking their first steps to advanced dancers refining performance techniques, our structured curriculum supports continuous growth. The studio's competitive teams consistently achieve top placements at regional and national events, demonstrating our effectiveness in developing skilled dancers.
Services
Ballroom Dancing
Salsa Classes
Wedding Dance Lessons
Private Instruction
Latin Dance
Group Classes
Tango Lessons
Dance Competitions
Social Events
Dance Workshops
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with 10+ years of teaching experience
- Flexible 30-day membership options for all dance styles
- Award-winning competitive dance teams and championship coaches
- Personalized wedding dance choreography with performance coaching
- Multiple locations with 15+ weekly group classes and social events
What people say
Best dance studio
Fantastic instructors
Supportive community
Award-winning teams
Confidence-building
Services
Ballroom Dancing
Our ballroom dance program teaches proper technique in styles like waltz, foxtrot, and quickstep. Students develop posture, rhythm, and partner connection through structured lessons. Ideal for social dancers and competition teams seeking championship-level training.
Salsa Classes
Learn authentic salsa styles including casino, New York, and Los Angeles formats. Classes focus on timing, partner work, and cultural context. Progress from basic steps to advanced shines and performance techniques in our specialized Latin dance program.
Wedding Dance Lessons
Custom choreography for wedding first dances combines romantic styling with personalized music interpretation. Packages include song selection guidance, dress rehearsal, and multiple practice sessions to ensure confident performance on your special day.
Private Instruction
Personalized dance instruction accelerates progress through focused attention on individual goals. Sessions address specific challenges while developing technical fundamentals and performance quality tailored to each student's learning pace.
Group Classes
Structured group lessons offer social interaction while mastering dance fundamentals. Classes follow progressive curricula covering multiple styles, with flexible membership options allowing unlimited participation in weekly sessions across all skill levels.
People
Deborah Fields Perez
Ballroom Champion & Founder
With over 20 years of competitive dance experience, Deborah founded By Your Side Dance Studio to share her passion for ballroom excellence. She trains championship teams and specializes in Latin styles.
Shay
Ballroom Instructor
Certified dance professional with expertise in international ballroom styles. Trains competition students and prepares couples for wedding performances with elegant choreography and technical precision.
Guillermo
Latin Dance Specialist
Latin dance expert with 15 years of teaching experience. Leads award-winning salsa teams and instructs international Latin ballroom classes focusing on rhythm, styling, and performance energy.
Lindsay
Tango Instructor
Specializes in Argentine Tango instruction, teaching elegant footwork and musical interpretation. Develops confident dancers through progressive lessons that emphasize connection and expressive movement.
Laura
Performance Coach
Choreographer for wedding dances and performance teams. Focuses on styling, stage presence, and creative expression to help students achieve their unique dance goals through personalized instruction.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer ballroom, Latin, salsa, tango, swing, and jazz classes for all skill levels, with specialized wedding dance instruction and competitive training programs.
Do I need a dance partner?
No partner is required for any classes. Our instructors rotate partners during lessons to ensure comprehensive learning and social interaction opportunities.
Are there beginner classes?
Yes! We offer Level 1 classes in all styles with no experience required. Our 'Learn to Dance' program helps complete beginners master basic steps and dance etiquette.
How much are private lessons?
Private sessions range from $135-$155 for 45 minutes. Packages offer discounted rates with 5-20 lesson options available for focused skill development.
Do you host social dance events?
Yes! We organize weekly socials including salsa nights, swing parties, and themed dance events with live music and costume contests at our Marina Del Rey location.
Can you help with wedding dance preparation?
Our wedding packages include choreography, song selection, and multiple practice sessions. Instructors tailor routines to your music choice and comfort level for a memorable first dance.
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Reviews (4)
Doug R.
Jun 22, 2022
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My wife and I are so happy with the dance instruction we received from By Your Side. Our daughters wedding was quickly approaching and while we enjoy dancing our skills were minimal at best. In a few lessons we learned how to enter the floor, dance to both slow and fast music, and leave the floor - things that we never knew we didn't know. Best of all we gained confidence that we could be the parents of the bride and look like we knew what we were doing. The wedding is this weekend and we can't wait to wow our family and friends (and our daughter's and son-in-law's friends). Thank you to the entire staff you guys are great!
Adrian H.
Jun 21, 2022
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We have been going to Salsa 1 classes with Deborah for a few months pretty consistently and we look forward to it every week. She is super patient, welcoming and a great teacher. I literally came in knowing zero and felt supported. It's nice to get to know the other regulars and see progress so quickly. Thank you, Deborah
Magnastic M.
Jun 21, 2022
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I've been a student for 7 years at By Your Side Dance Studio. I drive all the way from Palos Verdes because it's one of the best studios I've ever been to and the best money i spend each month. It feels like home to me. The instructors are professional, wonderful and caring. They really know what they're doing. I'm so excited they are expanding to an 8,000 Sq ft studio. I can't wait!
Ian B.
Jun 21, 2022
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All you need is space and opportunity to dance and By Your Side Dance Studio is that place! Attending the Beginner Salsa class led by Debora has been a wonderful experience. She shows patience, does a great job explaining each step, and brings an energy and laughter to the class that makes it truly enjoyable! Although the class is for beginners, it has a mixture of people from different experience levels that also makes it fun (in a non threatening way). I look forward to the weekly class and highly recommend Deborah for a fun and exciting learning experience!
