Dance News - By Your Side Dance Studio

5 Amazing Benefits of Ballroom Dancing

If you are looking for a hobby that will literally change your life for the better, look no further than ballroom dancing! Ballroom dancing is a lot more than just learning dance steps to music, ballroom dancing is the perfect combination of physical activity, social...

I’m So Proud of Our Ballroom Dancers Competing at the California Star Ball Ballroom Dance Competition

I went to California Star Ball ballroom dance competition last night to watch and support our students who were competing. I watched every step, every arm movement, every shape and every facial expression until they walked off the floor. I took notes to show them what...

Taking Salsa Lessons – Tips for New Dancers

Have you ever tried a new hobby but quickly lost interest when it didn’t seem as fun or as easy as it looked? When you start taking Salsa lessons you can often feel that same way, you take a few Salsa lessons and dance at some Salsa clubs, and then it becomes another...

Best First Dance Songs From Contemporary Artists

Congratulations! You're getting married. Now it's time to plan that special moment together in the spotlight as husband and wife - your first dance. Now’s the hard part, what song will you choose for your first dance? You may already know some of the classic first...

Congratulations to Ken and Marion on their 2nd and 3rd places in Ballroom Dancing

Congratulations to Ken and Marion with their teacher Ruxanda on their 2nd and 3rd places in ballroom dancing at the National Smooth Dancers California State Convention! National Smooth Dancers California State Convention is held every year over Labor Day Weekend where...

How to Rock Your Wedding Dance or First Dance

We've all seen those amazing YouTube videos of wedding couples stepping out onto the dance floor and wowing guests with a jaw-dropping first dance. If you think that is something that you could only dream about doing, think again. With a little patience and the right...

The USA Dance Showcase is Coming Up August 16th!

The USA Dance Showcase in Los Angeles on August 16th will feature pro-am ballroom dances, amateur/amateur ballroom dancing performances and group dancing routines. The showcase will feature competition ballroom dancing routines, show dances, formation and group dance...

Time to Get Ready for Another Ballroom Dance Competition – The OC Dancesport Championships are Coming October 9th!

The most popular ballroom dance competition in Southern California, the Orange County Dancesport Challenge, will be held October 9th-11th at the Marriott in Irvine. The ballroom dance competition will feature pro/am ballroom dancing as well as amateur/amateur ballroom...

Congratulations To Our Emerald Ball Ballroom Dancing Champions!

I would like to congratulate all our ballroom dancing students on a job well done at this years Emerald Ball, the largest ballroom dance competition in Southern California. You made us proud! By Your Side Dance Studio had 75 ballroom dance entries overall. [ngg_images...

Argentine Tango Lessons

There is probably no other dance that has the romantic and sensual expression of the Argentine Tango. The Argentine tango is often described as the most romantic of all the dances. Now you can experience the beauty, passion and romance of the Argentine Tango with our...