News, Classes and Events
🦃 Don’t Miss our Country Thanksgiving Social Dance & Potluck — Sunday, November 23rd @ 2 pm!
Whether you love Line Dancing, Country Two-Step, Country Swing, West Coast Swing, or Country Waltz, we’ll have the perfect mix of country favorites playing all afternoon. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends old and new.
💃 No partner needed! Everyone’s welcome — come solo or bring a friend and join the fun.
🍂 Potluck-style feast! Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy a little home-cooked goodness between dances.
🎶 Music & dancing from 2 PM to 6 PM
💲 Admission: $20
🎉🎟️ Get Your Early Bird Tickets Now! Our New Year’s Eve Dance Party is on Wednesday, Dec 31st — Bring Your Friends and Dance Into 2026 in Style!
Get ready for the most dazzling night of the year and ring in the New Year surrounded by great music, great friends, and nonstop dancing at By Your Side Dance Studio’s 2025 New Year’s Eve Party in Los Angeles! Whether you love dancing Ballroom, Latin, Salsa, Bachata, Tango or Swing, you’ll enjoy a night filled with elegance, rhythm, and celebration.
• DJ James Woo (7-9pm)
• Susie Hansen Latin Band (9pm-1am)
• DJ James Woo during intermissions
• Celebrate both East & West Coast countdowns!
🎟️ Get Your Early Bird Tickets and Save!
Secure your spot early — this event sells out every year! Tickets include a professional show, hors d’oeuvres, live music and dancing all night!
• $160 Early Bird (until October 31)
• $180 (Nov 1 – December 15)
• $200 (after December 15)
💃🕺 Introducing Two New 30-Day Dance Memberships – The Fastest and Most Efficient Way to Learn to Dance
All Beginner Classes – 30-Day Membership – $120
Access all Level 1 classes in every dance style for 30 days.
✨ Perfect if you’re just starting out or want to explore different dances before committing to one style.
💥 That’s over 14 group classes per week you can attend with this membership!
All Level 1 Classes – 30-Day Membership
Any Level Salsa & Bachata Classes – 30-Day Membership – $175
Get unlimited access to all levels of Salsa and Bachata classes for 30 days.
💥That’s over 15 group classes per week you can attend with this membership!
🔥 Ideal for dancers who want to level up quickly and master their Latin moves.
⚠️ Please Note: Assessment is required before entering Levels 2 or 3 classes.
All Salsa & Bachata Classes – 30-Day Membership
We know times are tough, so we’ve created these memberships to be accessible, flexible, and full of value. Whether you’re learning your first basic step or fine-tuning your spins, this is the best way to boost your confidence and improve your dancing—fast!
🏆 By Your Side Dancers Win Big at the Embassy Ballroom Championships!
We are thrilled to share the amazing results from our By Your Side Dance Studio family at the Embassy Ballroom Championships in Orange County! 💃🕺
We couldn’t be prouder of Aarin, Maritza, Deborah, and Guillermo for their outstanding performances and for representing By Your Side Dance Studio with such dedication and style. Their success is a true reflection of the joy and growth that ballroom dancing brings.
👏 Please join us in congratulating our dancers on their big wins!
💃 Join our New Class – Mambo Shines with Deborah, Thursdays @ 9 pm
Ready to take your salsa dancing to the next level? ✨ Join us for our brand-new Mambo Shines class, where you’ll learn dynamic solo footwork, styling, and rhythm to light up the floor. This class will help you sharpen your timing, musicality, and confidence—so you stand out whether you’re social dancing or performing.
Mambo Shines – Thursdays @ 9 pm in Marina Del Rey
👉 Basic Salsa dancing knowledge is required — come prepared to move, and shine! 🌟
Where to Learn Rueda de Casino in Los Angeles
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Level 1 & Level 2 Argentine Tango Classes with Lindsay & Rene on Thursdays
Join our tango teachers Lindsay and Rene every Thursday evening for a fun and authentic tango experience:
Level 1 (Beginner): 7:15 PM – No experience or partner needed!
Level 2 (Intermediate): 8:15 PM – For dancers with some tango experience. No partner needed.
Learn the elegant footwork, musical connection, and passionate embrace that make Argentine Tango one of the most captivating dances in the world.
Join Us for a Night of Salsa Dancing Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month at Nalu Vida
Don’t miss our next Salsa Dance Night as we host a fun night of Salsa dancing at Nalu Vida.
- Happy Hour 3-6 pm
- Dinner 6:30 pm
- Salsa Class 8 pm
- Salsa dancing 9 pm – 2 am
- $10 cover
- Nalu Vida, 1 Washington Blvd., Venice Beach, CA
If you’re on the hunt for the best happy hour in Venice Beach, look no further than Nalu Vida. Nestled in the heart of Venice Beach, Nalu Vida offers a laid-back atmosphere, delicious food, and unbeatable drink specials that will make any day feel like a celebration.
Learn a Wedding Dance and Create Memories That Will Last Forever
Dancing is not merely a collection of movements or steps. It is, in its essence, an ancient ritual of connection. For couples, a wedding dance offers an unparalleled opportunity to rediscover one another, synchronizing not only their bodies but their very spirits....
Why Learn to Dance? A Look at the Many Reasons We Move to Music
When you learn to dance isn’t just about learning the dance steps or focusing on the way we look out on the dance floor — it is much more. Dancing is one of the most beautiful ways for people to express themselves, stay healthy, and connect with others. Learning to...
