Dance Classes

🌟 Ready to Shine? Get a Performance Starter Pack for $550 [5 Available]

Step into the spotlight with our Performance Starter Pack — perfect for dancers who think they’re not ready (but actually are). We’ll guide you from nervous to nailed it — all in one fun package.
Why perform? Because setting a performance goal (and working toward it with one-on-one coaching) accelerates your progress like nothing else. You’ll sharpen your skills, gain confidence, and discover a whole new kind of joy — not just for yourself, but for everyone watching you shine.

Includes:

  • 3 Private Lessons
  • Free Entry to our Next Showcase or Team Match
  • Bonus Rehearsal Support from Your Instructor

👉 All for just $550 — Start now!

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👯‍♂️ Bring a Friend and Both of You Dance for Free – Workshop Special!

Double the Fun. Zero the Cost. Our mid-month dance workshops are your chance to dive deeper, improve your style, and sharpen your technique — and now you don’t have to go it alone! When you bring a friend who’s new to By Your Side Dance Studio, you BOTH attend the dance workshop absolutely FREE!

Plus, your guest will get our exclusive First Timer Package:

  • 3 Group Classes
  • $50 Credit Toward a Private Lesson
  • Just $70 (Value of $201) — The perfect introduction to the world of dance.

👉  Why go to a dance workshop? Our special dance workshops offer focused, elevated training you don’t always get in group classes. 

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Put some fun into your life!

Our dance classes are a great way to meet people and have fun dancing.
Need a little help? View the Scheduling Group Classes – Online Tutorial.

ParkingMarina Del Rey Studio Parking: Free parking off Thacher Ave. Just ring the buzzer at the gate.
Culver City Studio Parking: There is a city-metered parking lot along the east side of the building.

Dance Class ScheduleAT-A-GLANCE: Download the Culver City Class Schedule
AT-A-GLANCE: Download the Marina Del Rey Class Schedule

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Featured Dance Classes

👻 Learn Michael Jackson’s Thriller Line Dance – 6 Week Halloween Performance Series Starting Saturday, September 20th 🎃

👻 Learn Michael Jackson’s Thriller Line Dance – 6 Week Halloween Performance Series Starting Saturday, September 20th 🎃

This Halloween season, it’s time to get spooky on the dance floor! 🕸️ Join us for a special 6-week line dance series where you’ll learn Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller choreography—in a fun, beginner-friendly line dance format.
📅 Saturdays at 12 pm Starting September 20th
📍 By Your Side Dance Studio, Marina Del Rey
🎃 Final performance at our Halloween Social (performance is encouraged but not required!)

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💃 Join our New Class – Mambo Shines with Deborah Starting Thursday, September 4th

💃 Join our New Class – Mambo Shines with Deborah Starting Thursday, September 4th

Ready to take your salsa dancing to the next level? ✨ Join Deborah for our brand-new Mambo Shines class, where you’ll learn dynamic solo footwork, styling, and rhythm to light up the floor. This class will help you sharpen your timing, musicality, and confidence—so you stand out whether you’re social dancing or performing.

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👉 Basic salsa knowledge required—come prepared to move, and shine! 🌟

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Level 1 & Level 2 Argentine Tango Classes with Lindsay & Rene on Thursdays

Level 1 & Level 2 Argentine Tango Classes with Lindsay & Rene on Thursdays

Join our tango teachers Lindsay and Rene every Thursday evening for a fun and authentic tango experience:

Level 1 (Beginner): 7:15 PM – No experience or partner needed!

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Level 2 (Intermediate): 8:15 PM – For dancers with some tango experience. No partner needed.

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Learn the elegant footwork, musical connection, and passionate embrace that make Argentine Tango one of the most captivating dances in the world.

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Cardio Dance Fitness Classes

Cardio Dance Fitness Classes

💃🕺 Looking for a fun and effective way to stay fit? Cardio dance classes are the perfect solution! Combining energetic music with easy-to-follow moves, these classes make it easy to burn calories, improve your energy, and put you in a positive mood.
Monday: Dancing to the Hits – 11 am in Culver City
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Wednesday: Cardio Salsa – 11 am in Culver City
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Saturday: Cardio Salsa – 11 am in Marina Del Rey
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Where to Learn to Dance Salsa Rueda

Where to Learn to Dance Salsa Rueda

Join our fun Salsa Rueda classes where rhythm meets connection in a dynamic dance experience! Salsa Rueda, also known as “Rueda de Casino,” is a captivating and energetic form of Salsa dancing that originated in Cuba. In this class, you’ll learn the art of Salsa dancing in a circle, where couples perform synchronized moves and seamlessly switch partners in response to the caller’s cues.

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Dance Events & Workshops

👻 Learn Michael Jackson’s Thriller Line Dance – 6 Week Halloween Performance Series Starting Saturday, September 20th 🎃

👻 Learn Michael Jackson’s Thriller Line Dance – 6 Week Halloween Performance Series Starting Saturday, September 20th 🎃

This Halloween season, it’s time to get spooky on the dance floor! 🕸️ Join us for a special 6-week line dance series where you’ll learn Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller choreography—in a fun, beginner-friendly line dance format.
📅 Saturdays at 12 pm Starting September 20th
📍 By Your Side Dance Studio, Marina Del Rey
🎃 Final performance at our Halloween Social (performance is encouraged but not required!)

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🏆 By Your Side Dancers Win Big at the Embassy Ballroom Championships!

🏆 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!

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Join Us for a Night of Salsa Dancing Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month at Nalu Vida

Join Us for a Night of Salsa Dancing Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month at Nalu Vida

Don’t miss our next Salsa Dance Night as we host a fun night of Salsa dancing at Nalu Vida.

If you’re on the hunt for the best happy hour 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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We Make Ballroom Dancing Champions! Congratulations to our California Star Ball Ballroom Dance Champs!

We Make Ballroom Dancing Champions! Congratulations to our California Star Ball Ballroom Dance Champs!

@sullamcmurray danced with his instructor @dancewithdeborah in International Ballroom and Latin and placed 1st in all of his events and won 2nd in his scholarship in both styles!!!
@morroamy danced with her instructor @gballroom_la in International Latin and had 7 firsts, 7 seconds, and placed 5th in both her championship and her scholarship!!!
We’re super proud of our students!

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Deborah’s Dance Blog

7 Top Benefits of Dancing in a Dance Showcase at By Your Side Dance Studio

Have you ever thought about taking your dance skills to the next level? If so, participating in a Dance Showcase at By Your Side Dance Studio could be one of the most rewarding experiences of your dance journey. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just getting started, the Dance Showcase offers an opportunity to shine in front of an audience, develop new dance skills, and have a blast in the process.

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8 Reason Why Competing in a Ballroom Dance Competition Will Improve Your Dancing

If you’re a ballroom dancer looking to take your dancing to the next level, participating in a ballroom dance competition is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a beginner eager to challenge yourself, ballroom dance competitions offer unique benefits that go beyond just learning new moves.

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Private Dance Lessons vs Group Dance Classes – Which is Better?

Dancing is a wonderful way to express oneself, stay fit, and have fun. Whether you’re interested in learning a new dance style or perfecting your dancing technique, deciding between private dance lessons and group dance classes is an important consideration as both types of instruction come with unique benefits and challenges.

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Social Dancing Etiquette: Embracing Rejection and Supporting New Dancers

Dancing is one of the most liberating experiences a person can have. The music takes over, the rhythm guides you, and for a moment, everything feels right. But for many, especially when just starting out, dancing can come with challenges that can feel daunting—rejection and the anxiety of dancing with others being two of the most significant hurdles.

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