Salsa & Bachata Classes in Los Angeles

Absolutely! Our socials are open to all levels, and beginners are more than welcome. They’re a great way to practice what you’ve learned in class, meet new people, and enjoy the music in a supportive environment. Many of our students attend their first social within weeks of starting, and our community is known for being welcoming and inclusive.

You don’t need a partner to start dancing with us. In all of our salsa, bachata, kizomba, and tango classes, we rotate partners so everyone has the chance to practice with different people. This makes the lessons more fun, helps you build confidence with any partner, and prepares you for social dancing. Whether you come alone or with friends, you’ll always feel welcome.

No dance experience is required to join our classes. Our beginner salsa and bachata classes in Los Angeles are designed for absolute beginners, and we guide you step by step from your very first class. Many of our students start with zero experience and quickly gain confidence on the dance floor. If you’ve danced before and already can social dance to a full song, you can also join our intermediate or advanced salsa, bachata, tango, or kizomba classes, which build on fundamentals and add more styling, technique, and musicality.

Not at all! 💃🕺 All of our group dance classes and events in Los Angeles—including salsa classes, bachata classes, kizomba, and tango lessons—are designed to be inclusive, social, and beginner-friendly. We rotate partners so everyone has the opportunity to practice with different people, which helps you learn faster and build confidence in your lead or follow skills.

If you’re attending with a partner and prefer not to rotate, that’s totally fine—just let the instructor know before class starts, and we’ll make sure you stay together. ❤️

Whether you’re coming solo, with a friend, or attending one of our salsa and bachata socials in Los Angeles, you’ll be welcomed into the community right away.

Yes! Dancer University hosts the most—and the most popular—social dance events in Los Angeles. 🎉 Whether you’re into salsa dancing, sensual bachata, kizomba, or tango, our events are the perfect place to meet people, dance to great music, and apply what you’ve learned in class.

We offer several event formats:

• 🎵 50/50 Salsa & Bachata Events – both styles are featured equally throughout the night

• 🪩 Dual-Floor Events – separate rooms for salsa and bachata, so you can choose your vibe

• 🌍 Pop-Up Kizomba & Tango Rooms – occasionally added based on theme or demand

🗓️ You can find our full weekly schedule under the Events tab on our website.

We also host a free student practice session every Sunday from 3:00–5:00 PM at our Westwood studio—open to anyone enrolled in our group classes or progressive programs. It’s a relaxed space to review material, ask questions, and build confidence.

Yes! Dancer University offers several flexible and affordable ways to keep dancing regularly. 💃🕺

📦 Drop-In Class Packages
Perfect for casual dancers who prefer drop-in group classes without a long-term commitment. Passes are valid for 3 months.

• 2-Class Same-Day Package

• 5-Class Package

• 10-Class Package

🔄 Unlimited Memberships
Ideal for dancers who want to take multiple classes each week across different styles like salsa, sensual bachata, kizomba, and tango.

🎓 Student Discount
College students receive 20% off with valid student ID.

🤝 Referral Program
Refer a friend and once they spend $100, you get $25 in credit, and they get $15 off their first package or course.

es, we offer flexible options to make our Progressive Salsa and Bachata courses in Los Angeles more accessible.

💳 Payment Plans

• Available for all progressive courses.

• A credit card on file is required, and payments must be made by credit card.

• The total is divided into three equal payments, billed every 30 days.

🎓 Student Discount

• College students receive 20% off with a valid student ID.

🤝 Referral Program

• Refer a friend and once they spend $100, you get $25 in credit, and your friend gets $15 off their first package or course.

Yes! 💚 What makes Dancer University even more special is the community connection that extends beyond the dance floor. Every few months, we host fun, casual events to bring our students together and deepen the friendships formed in class.

Some of our recent community events include:

• 🌸 Celebrating cultural holidays like Holi at the park

• 🔥 Beach bonfires and sunset dance jams

• 🥾 Group hikes with DU friends

• 🎉 Welcome parties for new students

We believe that dancing is more than just steps—it’s about belonging. Whether you’re in class, at a social, or hanging out on a beach with fellow dancers, you’re part of the DU family.

You may cancel your drop-in class by logging into your Momence account at momence.com/login or by contacting us directly.

• Class Credit: When you cancel, we’ll issue you a class credit equal to the value of your cancelled drop-in. Credits may be used at any time in the future for any of our drop-in classes.
• Package Enrollments: If you registered using a previously purchased class package, your credit will return to that package. The original expiration date of the package still applies.
• Flexibility: Credits never expire for single drop-ins, and can be redeemed for any style or level of drop-in class.

No Refund Policy: All event and special workshops registrations are non-refundable.

Events include socials, parties, and other one-time community gatherings hosted by Dancer University.

Special workshops refer to unique, limited-time learning opportunities such as guest instructor intensives, masterclasses, weekend bootcamps, or one-off training programs that fall outside of our regular monthly courses. Registrations for special workshops are non-refundable but may be transferred to another person as long as the same role (lead or follow) is maintained.

All course registrations are non-refundable. Each enrollment secures one of our limited class spots, ensuring your place in the program and preventing others from registering in your place. For this reason, once you’ve booked, we cannot issue refunds. Dancer University also reserves the right to adjust course details as needed—including instructor assignments, studio location, dates, or times—without altering the value or structure of the course. Any such changes will be communicated in advance.

If you know in advance that you will miss a class, we can place a credit on your account. This credit must be used within three months and may be applied toward any of our drop-in classes. For the current schedule of drop-in classes, please visit: https://danceruniversity.com/classes/.

We carefully curate the music in both our classes and socials to match the energy, style, and skill level of each dance. 🎶 Whether you’re in a beginner lesson or an advanced social room, you’ll always hear music that’s leadable, inspiring, and fun to dance to.

Here’s what to expect:

🎷 Salsa Room
A blend of salsa romántica, mambo, pop salsa, and timba. These tracks are smooth, energetic, and perfect for partner connection.

🎧 Bachata Room
We focus on modern bachata music—clean, contemporary tracks with strong romantic or rhythmic elements. We intentionally avoid most remixes to keep the vibe authentic and leadable for social dancing.

🌊 Kizomba & Tango
We occasionally feature pop-up sets or dedicated mini-rooms for these styles, depending on the night and the theme.

All of our DJs are selected for their ability to elevate the social dance experience. We don’t play performance-only music—every track is chosen to help you feel the rhythm, connect with your partner, and move confidently on the floor. 🔊❤️

In traditional partner dancing, men typically lead and women follow—the lead initiates the movement, and the follow responds. But at Dancer University, dance is for everyone. 💫 You’re free to choose whichever role you feel most comfortable in, regardless of gender or experience.

In fact, many of our students eventually learn both roles to become more versatile and confident dancers on the social floor. 🔁

In group classes, we rotate partners regularly so you can improve by dancing with different people. If you’d like to switch roles or try something new, just let us know—we’re here to support your growth every step of the way. 🫱🫲

Your first class at Dancer University will be fun, beginner-friendly, and zero-pressure. 🌟 Our instructors are trained to guide you step-by-step so you feel confident—even if you’ve never danced before.

Here’s what a typical class looks like:

• 🔥 A short warm-up to get your body moving

• 🧭 Clear instruction on foundational steps and partner technique

• 🔄 Partner work (with rotating partners unless you prefer to stay with your own)

• 😄 A welcoming, supportive group of students

• 🎶 Great music, positive energy, and lots of smiles

You don’t need special shoes, prior experience, or a partner. Just wear something comfortable, bring a water bottle, and show up ready to have fun. We’ll take care of the rest.

Wear something that allows you to move, stretch, and turn comfortably—think workout clothes, dancewear, or anything breathable. 🩰👕 There’s no dress code, but we recommend avoiding shoes with heavy grip or rubber soles, as they can make it difficult to spin.

🥿 Shoes with suede or leather soles offer better control on smooth floors, but they can’t be worn outside and typically require changing at the studio.

For most students, we recommend Fuego dance shoes. They’re stylish, sneaker-like, and designed to spin on almost any surface—perfect for salsa, bachata, kizomba, and tango.

🎟️ Use code: DancerU to get 10% off your order at Fuego.

We also recommend bringing:

• 💧 A water bottle to stay hydrated

• 🧻 A small towel or extra shirt if you tend to sweat

• 🌬️ Gum or mints to keep your breath fresh

• 🧼 Deodorant (and a reminder to shower or freshen up beforehand)

• 😊 Most importantly: a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!