News, Classes and Events
Congratulations to our Ballroom Dancers who competed at the Desert Classic Ballroom Dance Competition!
You might think that competitive ballroom dancing is intimidating but it’s actually a lot of fun and a great way to improve your dancing quickly. You will be amazed at how quickly you improve your dance skills when you have a goal and a firm deadline to meet. If you are interested in competing talk with your ballroom dance teacher.
🎨👕 Design the Shirt Everyone Will Wear! Join Our 20-Year Anniversary T-Shirt Contest!
Celebrate 20 years of dance, community, and connection with By Your Side Dance Studio’s T-Shirt Design Contest! 🎨👕 Submit your original design for a chance to have it worn by our entire dance family—and win a 5-pack of private lessons. Get creative, make your mark, and be part of something unforgettable!
Don’t wait — 📩 Submit your design by May 15th
🎬 A Night at the Movies: Sign Up Now For Our Movies Themed Dance Showcase! – June 13th @ 5pm
Participating in a student dance showcase is one of the fastest and most rewarding ways to improve your ballroom dancing. Working toward a performance gives you a clear goal, sharpens your technique, enhances your styling, and builds real confidence on the dance floor. Want to participate? Contact your instructor or stop by the front desk to get started.
⭐ Special Showcase Package
To help you prepare and make the most of this event, we’re offering a special limited-time set of private lessons to prepare for the showcase.
- 6 Private Lessons for the price of 5
- Includes free Showcase entry fee
This package is designed to give you the focused time and choreography you need to feel confident and polished.
👉 Get Our Showcase Package Now
Entry Fees:
- Pro/Am or Amateur Duet: $100 per dance
- Group Performances: $20 per person, per dance
- Spectator Tickets: $25
🕺💃 Lindy Hop Workshop – Only $25 for 90 Minutes – Sunday, July 19
Lindy Hop Workshop – Only $25 for 90 Minutes – Sunday @ 2 pm, July 19th with Amy Lawrence
No partner or experience is necessary.
🤑 Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn the Lindy Hop for ONLY $25.
Space is limited. Register now!
All Lindy Hop classes are held at our Culver City Location.
✨ NEW: 20-Minute Focus Sessions – $85
These are short, targeted 20-minute coaching sessions designed to help you:
• Clean up one move
• Improve your turns or balance
• Fix timing or connection
• Get unstuck quickly
These are perfect if you:
✔ Don’t need a full lesson
✔ Want quick help right away
✔ Have one specific question or challenge
If you’d like to try one:
• Ask an instructor
• Or ask at the front desk
Start Now
🕺💃 4-Week International Rumba Dance Performance Series – Only $60 – Starting Saturday, May 16th
📅 Saturdays @ 3:30 pm starting May 16th
⏱ 4 Classes (4 Hours Total)
💲 Only $60
In this 4‑week series, you’ll learn a fully choreographed 2‑minute International Rumba performance piece taught by the incredible Felipe Telona, Jr. Felipe’s fun, supportive teaching style makes the experience accessible for absolute beginners while still offering challenge and artistry for more experienced dancers.
Please Donate to “Any Body Can Dance”: Our Non-Profit Dedicated to Making Dance Accessible for Everyone
💛 Every contribution — big or small — directly supports inclusive dance programs and meaningful employment for dancers.
Our ABCD Classes include:
- Senior Chair Exercises
- Senior Beginner Ballroom
- Beginner Line Dancing (neurodiverse)
- Beginner Tap (neurodiverse)
Tap Dancing Classes
Tap your way to rhythmic perfection in our exciting tap dance classes!
Beginner Tap @ 6 pm
Beginner Tap – Marina Del Rey
Middle Beginner Tap @ 7:15 pm
Intermediate Tap – Marina Del Rey
Intermediate Tap @ 8:30 pm
Advanced Tap – Marina Del Rey
Line Dancing + Country Two Step + Good Vibes! Don’t Miss our Country Social Every 4th Sunday
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.
🤠 Country Social – Every 4th Sunday of the month
💃 No partner needed! Everyone’s welcome — come solo or bring a friend and join the fun.
🎶 Music & dancing from 4:30 pm to 6 pm
💲 Admission: $20
🏆 By Your Side Students Win First Place at the Hollywood Dancesport Ballroom Dancing Competition
Last night was a huge night for By Your Side Dance Studio at the Hollywood Dancesport Competition — and I am bursting with pride! 🥹💃🏆
Adam competed for the very first time in two Salsa dancing events (Beginner + Intermediate Bronze) and took 1st place in both! 👏🔥
Aarin danced Salsa, Bachata, the Hustle, and West Coast Swing in Open Intermediate Silver and Full Silver — earning seven 1st-place wins AND winning the Night Club Open Championship in Salsa, Hustle, and West Coast Swing! 🎉👑
Paul rocked his Salsa and Bachata dancing events in Full Silver and came home with four 1st-place wins! 💪💃
I am so proud of each of you. You danced with heart, skill, and joy — and represented By Your Side Dance Studio beautifully. 💛
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