News, Classes and Events
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...
Come Cheer Us On At The Emerald Ball Ballroom Dance Competition April 28th – May 3rd
The most popular ballroom dance competition in Southern California, The Emerald Ball, is being held April 28th – May 3rd at the LAX Hilton. This year we will have many By Your Side ballroom dancers competing in the ballroom dance competition in various categories and...
Tricks For Remembering Your Ballroom Dance Steps
Have you ever arrived at a ballroom dance event, excited to try out your new ballroom dance moves and once you get on the dance floor - Doh! - your mind blanks out and you can’t remember those fancy dance steps? Well don’t worry, it happens to everyone. But are there...
