News, Classes and Events
Join us for Fun Swing Dancing at our Westie Jam Sundays Every First Sunday of the Month @ 7 pm
🎶 Mark your calendars for the first Sunday of every month at 7 pm and swing into a night of rhythmic joy at Westie Jam Sundays, where the dance floor comes alive with the magic of West Coast Swing. 🕺💃 Meet new friends, embrace the dance, and let the good times roll. See you there!
Westie Jam Sundays – Every first Sunday of the month @ 7 pm
🕺💃 Join us for our Rhythm and Social Dance class every Sunday at 3:30 pm in Marina Del Rey
🎶 Embrace the rhythm, connect with others, and let the music move you as you learn different rhythm and social dances.
• October – Cha Cha
• November – Nightclub 2 Step
• December – Rumba
Unlock the Secrets to Graceful, Expressive, and Powerful Latin Dancing with our Body Mechanics Class
In this dynamic and engaging class, you will delve into the intricacies of body mechanics specific to Latin dance styles. Join us and unlock the secrets of body mechanics to elevate your Latin dancing. Get ready to move, groove, and express yourself like never before!
Take a fun Cardio Salsa class and let the rhythm guide you to a healthier you!
💃 Salsa your way to fitness! No experience is needed – just bring your enthusiasm and let loose on the dance floor. Cardio Salsa is not just a workout; it’s a fiesta of fun rhythms and energizing beats.
Cardio Salsa Class Schedule:
Wednesday: Cardio Salsa – 11 am in Culver City
- Groove to the Latin rhythms of Salsa while getting a full-body workout. No partner or experience necessary.
Saturday: Cardio Salsa – 11 am in Marina Del Rey
- Start your weekend off right with an upbeat cardio salsa session. No partner or experience necessary.
Amy Morro and Lettie Herbosa competed at Hawaii Star Ball Ballroom Dance Competition with Guillermo
Amy and Lettie just came back from representing By Your Side Dance Studio at the Hawaii Star Ball allroom Dance Competition in Waikiki. They have been working really hard improving their ballroom dancing. All their hard work paid off big time.
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
International Ballroom Classes
In our our International Ballroom Dance series you’ll learn the fundamentals of the classic international ballroom dances, each with its own unique charm and character.
Bachata Level 3 with Lindsay
Lindsay is teaching our Level 3 Bachata dance class on Thursdays at 9:15 pm at our Marina del Rey studio. For those interested in Bachata footwork and really cool partnering, we hope to see you there!
The Elvis Showcase Performances Are Now Online! Take a Look!
Thank you to all our students who participated in our Elvis Showcase! The videos are available to watch and download for free!
You all dance beautifully, and your fellow classmates were inspired by you, and are already signing up for our next Showcase! We truly love our dance family! Thank you for being by our side dancing though life.
Congratulations to our Ballroom Dancers Who Competed at the 2023 Emerald Ball Ballroom Dance Competition
Congratulations to our ballroom dancers who competed in the 2023 Emerald Ball Ballroom Dance Competition. You might think that competitive ballroom dancing is intimidating and just for the best ballroom dancers, but it’s actually a lot of fun and a great way to improve your dancing quickly. ProAm ballroom dancing is a safe, encouraging, and less intimidating introduction to professional competitive ballroom dancing. If you want to improve your ballroom dancing technique quickly, practicing for a ProAm ballroom dancing competition is the way to go. You will be amazed at how fast your confidence, poise, and technique will improve when you have a goal to achieve. For more information on ProAm ballroom dancing, talk with Deborah or Guillermo.
