News, Classes and Events
🔥 Don’t Miss a Special Dance Workshop “Timing & Musicality” Every 4th Monday of the Month @ 6 pm
Join us for a special Dance Workshop “Timing & Musicality” every 4th Monday of the month @ 6 pm. Dance styles will change each month.
This workshop will teach you basic music terminology, rhythm variances, and how to apply musicality styles to specific dances.
🏆🎉 Huge Congratulations to Maritza and Aarin for an Unforgettable Showing at the Emerald Ball Dancesport Championships!
Huge congratulations to Maritza and Aarin for an unforgettable showing at the Emerald Ball Ballroom Dancesport Championships! ✨ Maritza competed in Pro/Am with her instructor Guillermo and danced at an elite level — earning all 2nd place finishes. 🏆 Aarin stole the show. Competing in Pro/Am with his instructor Deborah, he didn’t just win — he swept every category with ALL 1st place finishes and took home the Championship title. 🙌 Huge thank you to everyone who came out to support!
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.
✨ 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
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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)
🏆 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. 💛
🏆 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!
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 Argentine Tango with Lindsay – Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm
Join our tango teacher Lindsay for a fun and authentic tango experience:
Argentine Tango Level 1 (Beginner) – Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm
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 Salsa Dancing at Nalu Vida Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month
Don’t miss our next Salsa Dance Night as we host a fun night of Salsa dancing at Nalu Vida.
- Dinner 7:30 pm
- Salsa dancing 8:30 pm
- Nalu Vida, 1 Washington Blvd., Venice Beach, CA
If you’re on the hunt for where to Salsa dance 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.
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