Salsa Classes

Salsa Classes LA
Come join our salsa classes and learn some hot and stylish Salsa moves! We offer Salsa classes for all levels and no partner is needed. Our experienced salsa teachers will guide you through the steps and rhythms of this vibrant Latin dance style. Learn to Salsa, meet new people and have fun. Sign up now for our salsa classes and let the rhythm move you!

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Cardio Salsa Class LA

🌟 Shake up your fitness routine with a fun Cardio Salsa class!

  • Mondays & Wednesdays @ 11 am in Culver City
  • Tuesdays @ 11 am in Marina Del Rey
  • Saturdays @ 11 am in Marina Del Rey

💃 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.

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Cardio Salsa Benefits:

  • Burn calories while having a blast
  • Improve your cardiovascular health
  • Boost your energy and mood
  • Make new friends in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere

🎉 Start dancing your way to a fitter you. 💪🎶


Salsa Rueda Dance Classes

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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Level 1 Saturday @ 3:00 pm
Level 1 is designed for beginners and those new to the Salsa Rueda dance style. Our experienced instructors will introduce you to the fundamental steps, partner coordination, and the basic structure of the Rueda. By the end of this class, you’ll be ready to join the circle with confidence and enjoy the exhilarating dancing experience.

Level 2 Saturday @ 4:45 pm
Dive deeper into intricate patterns, and advanced footwork, and explore more complex Rueda figures. This Salsa Rueda class is tailored for intermediate dancers seeking a challenge and looking to enhance their ability to navigate the dynamic Salsa Rueda dance style.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced dancer, our Salsa Rueda classes provide a welcoming and supportive environment to explore the rich cultural heritage of Cuban salsa. Join us on Saturdays and let the rhythm guide your steps as you connect with fellow dancers in the exciting world of Salsa Rueda!


Ladies Styling Dance Class

Join our Ladies Styling & Performance class with Laura and add some flavor and femininity to your dancing so you can move with confidence.

Wednesday @ 7:15 pm – Culver City

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Whether you’re a beginner looking to explore the world of Latin dance or an experienced dancer seeking to refine your skills, Laura’s Ladies Styling class is designed to cater to all levels.

Express your individuality and confidence and turn heads on the dance floor as you master the art of Ladies Styling in Latin dance. It’s not just a class; it’s a celebration of femininity and the joy of dance!


Salsa Dancing in LA

Salsa is a very energetic Latin dance with lots of spins, sexy hip movements, sharp turns, and intricate footwork. Salsa dancing is the easiest, most exciting and fun dance to learn of all of the Latin dances.

Want to take a great Salsa class in Los Angeles? Well, you have come to the right place! By Your Side Dance Studio provides fun and enjoyable salsa lessons and salsa classes that improve your dance skills and make you look great on the dance floor!

Why not try a Salsa class today? Meet new people and have fun at the best social dance studio in Los Angeles.

Learn to Dance from the Best Salsa Teachers in Los Angeles

Private dance lessons are the best way to learn to Salsa dance fast. By Your Side Dance Studio provides you with the best Salsa dance instructor in a private setting so that you receive one-on-one personal dance instruction from our salsa teacher custom-tailored to your particular needs. We also provide group Salsa classes throughout the week.

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The History of Salsa Dancing

Salsa dancing is not easily defined. What is Salsa? And where did salsa dancing come from?

Salsa is a distillation of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances and each dance played a large part in its evolution. The Latin music we hear today has its origins in Cuba where the blending of African drum rhythms and Spanish guitar evolved into a variety of Latin American music: Son, Danzón, the rhythms of Carnival, Cha cha cha, Mambo, Salsa and even Tango came out of Cuba.

In general, Salsa dancing evolved as a distillation of many Latin and Afro-Caribbean dances. While it is definitely more than a Cuban dance, a large part of salsa dance originated in Cuba. The French who came to Cuba brought the Danzón or the country-dance of France to Cuba. This dance began to mix with the African rhumbas such as Guaguanco, Colombia and Yambú. Added to this is the Són of the Cuban people, which was a mixture of the Spanish troubadour (sonero) and the African drumbeats. This type of syncretism occurred in other places like the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Puerto Rico, albeit not at the same grand level and manner as in Cuba.

The metamorphosis of salsa dancing to what is heard and danced in clubs today has been a long, slow, and varied process. Not one person or place can be attributed as the founder of salsa dancing. Instead, salsa dancing has evolved over time. For example, in much of today’s salsa music, you will hear the base of són and the melodies of Cumbia and Guaracha. You will also hear some old Merengue as well as some old styles mixed with modern beats. Salsa music varies from place to place and from one song to the next. The diversity and complexity of the music are what keeps its listeners enticed, as well as delightfully surprised, and its dancers on their toes. This is the beauty of salsa dancing.

Our Students Love Us!

LOVE this studio!!!! The instructors love to dance and are vested in your becoming a better dancer. No matter what your dance goals are, this is the place to go.

Dawn B.

By Your Side is the best dance studio. The teachers are fantastic dancers and excellent instructors. They strive for excellence, precision, and elegance, and do so with great encouragement and motivation. I always leave dance class feeling wonderful!

Silvia

We worked with Laura to choreograph our wedding dance. We started out with zero moves and no confidence but after four sessions we were tearing up the floor and having the time of our lives.

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Our Salsa Team Won 1st Place at the Desert Classic Dance Competition

We're so proud of our Salsa team which took 1st place at the Desert Classic DanceSport Dance Competition which is held every year in July in Palm Desert, California. Performing in a Salsa dance team is an excellent way to build confidence and improve your Salsa dancing skills quickly. Put on your dancing shoes and join our Salsa team today!

Ballroom Dancers at Emerald Ball

Our Ballroom Dancers Placed at the Emerald Ball Dance Competition

I want to congratulate our amazing students and ballroom dance teachers Shay and Guillermo for achieving 1st and/or 2nd place in all of their ballroom dance events at the Emerald Ball! It takes a lot of effort and determination to place in a ballroom competition and we are all very proud of your efforts.

Best Dance Studio Los Angeles Award

By Your Side Dance Studio Wins Best Dance School in Los Angeles Award

By Your Side Dance Studio is rated among the best Dance Schools in Los Angeles for the second time in a row by ThreeBestRated.com. Today, By Your Side Dance Studio, a dance school specializing in Salsa dancing, adult dance classes, private dance lessons...

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