News, Classes and Events
👻 Learn Michael Jackson’s Thriller Line Dance – 6 Week Halloween Performance Series Starting Saturday, September 20th 🎃
This Halloween season, it’s time to get spooky on the dance floor! 🕸️ Join us for a special 6-week line dance series where you’ll learn Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller choreography—in a fun, beginner-friendly line dance format.
📅 Saturdays at 12 pm Starting September 20th
📍 By Your Side Dance Studio, Marina Del Rey
🎃 Final performance at our Halloween Social (performance is encouraged but not required!)
🏆 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!
👻 Don’t Miss Our Salsa & Bachata Halloween Party – Sunday, October 26th @ 7 pm
- 👻 Level 1 & Level 2 Class: 6:00pm
- 👻 Social + Costume Contest: 7:00pm
- 💵 Class + Social $30 | Social Only $20
- 🥘 Potluck style! Bring your favorite spooky (or tasty) treat to share.
Come in your spookiest, funniest, or most creative costume and dance the night away—prizes for the best looks!
💃 Join our New Class – Mambo Shines with Deborah Starting Thursday, September 4th
Ready to take your salsa dancing to the next level? ✨ Join Deborah 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.
👉 Basic salsa knowledge required—come prepared to move, and shine! 🌟
🕺💃 4-Week West Coast Swing Series Level 1, 1.5 & 2 – Starting Sunday, September 7th
Level 1 – Sundays @ 11 am starting September 7th in Marina Del Rey
Level 1.5 – Sundays @ 12 pm starting September 7th in Marina Del Rey
Level 2 – Wednesdays @ 7 pm starting September 17th in Marina Del Rey
🤑 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn West Coast Swing.
Space is limited. Register now!
Where to Learn Rueda de Casino in Los Angeles
Looking for a fun and social way to learn salsa dancing? Discover Rueda de Casino, also known as Salsa Rueda — an exciting group style of Cuban salsa where dancers form a circle, follow a leader’s calls, and switch partners in real time. If you're looking for places...
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
- Salsa Class 7 pm
- Salsa dancing 8 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...
