Mejores escuelas de danza latina en Los Angeles: encuentra opciones cercanas a ti

Quiero compartirles mi experiencia con la academia Movers and Shakers con las clases de salsa que estoy cada semana ,Nuestro Maestro Danny con su talento y profesionalismo te explica hasta el último movimientos y eso es muy importante también bailamos con los alumnos de la misma clase para practicar y desenvolverse eso nos ayuda a tener más confianza hasta el día de hoy estoy bailando salsa y no lo puedo creer te recomiendo que si vives en la área de los Angeles toma una clase de salsa 101 no te arrepentirás a demas conocerás personas de diferentes lugares gracias Danny por ser parte de esta comunidad MOVER AND SHAKERS

Easily one of the best things I’ve done since moving to LA! As someone who has always loved to dance, but never really knew how, joining movers and shakers helped give me the skills to express myself dancing. Danny is incredibly experienced and makes every class fun and enjoyable. Each class is planned well to review previous moves and with enough time and repetition to learn new ones. I can’t believe the amount of skill I was able to gain in just 10 short weeks. Now I spend every week social dancing on top of weekly classes and couldn’t be more happy & thankful to have dance become a bigger part of my life!

I recently had the pleasure of taking Salsa 101 and 102B at Movers and Shakers Salsa Studio, and it was an incredible experience!

In Salsa 101, our instructor Danny was fantastic. He made learning the basic steps enjoyable and accessible for everyone in the class. His enthusiasm for salsa dancing is contagious, and he has a great way of breaking down the moves to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and confident. Danny’s supportive approach created a fun atmosphere that made me excited to dance.

When I progressed to Salsa 102B, I had the pleasure of learning from Ariella. She brought a fresh energy to the class and introduced more intricate steps and partner work with such clarity. Ariella’s teaching style is both encouraging and challenging, pushing us to embrace our creativity and add personal flair to our dancing. She was always available for tips and feedback, which really helped me refine my skills.

Overall, my experience at Movers and Shakers was outstanding, thanks to both Danny and Ariella. They both foster a warm and welcoming environment that makes learning salsa a joy. I left each class feeling energized and eager to dance more. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to elevate your skills, I highly recommend this studio and taking classes with these amazing instructors!

Learn salsa with expert guidance and pure fun! From the very first lesson, I was blown away by how detailed and thorough each class has been. Instructor Danny emphasizes the importance of building a strong foundation, which he calls «the building blocks of success,» and he couldn’t be more right. Thanks to his guidance, my confidence on the dance floor has improved dramatically. I drive all the way from Sherman Oaks, CA, and it’s worth every mile. I highly recommend anyone looking to learn salsa or bachata to join MAS—you won’t regret it!

** Long sappy review incoming **

In August 2022, my partner Nick and I uprooted our lives on the East Coast to move to Los Angeles for a job opportunity. Struggling to make friends and adjust to the LA lifestyle, we decided to join a local dance studio as a fun couples’ hobby and to form new friendships. We chose Movers and Shakers based on the overwhelmingly positive reviews praising the instructors, the quality of the classes, and the vibrant community of dancers it attracted.

Having danced Bachata on and off since 2018, I had experienced my share of quality dance studios and held relatively high standards. However, after enrolling in our first Bachata 101 class with instructor Ariela through Movers and Shakers, it quickly became clear that this studio was different. The warmth, energy, and genuine care that Ariela brought to each class made us feel welcome from day one, and we immediately knew we had found something special.

Standing here two years later, I can confidently say that joining Movers and Shakers was the best decision we ever made and has far exceeded our expectations. Not only have we mastered the fundamentals and grown into confident dancers, but we’ve also found a true sense of community and made lifelong friends.

What truly sets Movers and Shakers apart from all the other studios is that our academy director, Danny Kalman, doesn’t treat his studio as just a business — it’s a real family. Danny pours his absolute heart and soul into every class. I genuinely appreciate how Danny and the MaS instructors go above and beyond to ensure that every nuance of the dance is fully mastered. From perfecting the fundamentals and adding creative styling to honing dancing musicality, they delve into levels of detail that most studios barely scratch the surface on.

But beyond the lessons themselves, Danny and the team creates a welcoming environment where everyone feels part of a close-knit dance community. While most other studios focus on cycling students through the curriculum as quickly as possible to generate maximum revenue, Danny makes it his mission to foster growth, camaraderie, and support among his students. He goes above and beyond by organizing frequent dance socials and weekly Friday practice sessions in the studio, providing us with safe and encouraging spaces to refine our skills. He also pays attention to small yet significant details that make all the difference, like posting recap videos on our class website and creating group chats to help us organize our own social or practice sessions. To top it off, Danny regularly hosts massive student parties that attract hundreds of past and current MaS students — truly some of the funnest parties I’ve ever attended!

Having experimented with over five dance studios throughout my dance journey, I can confidently say that Danny and Movers and Shakers are completely unparalleled in terms of the student experience and the quality of the instruction. Nick and I couldn’t be happier with our time here and are incredibly grateful to have found a place where we’re not only advancing as dancers but have also discovered a community where we truly belong.

It’s officially been over two years since Nick and I moved to LA, and I’m proud to say we’ve stuck with Movers and Shakers ever since. We’ve completed the entire Bachata series (101, 102a, 102b, 103a, 103b, 103c) and have even added Salsa to our repertoire, having finished Salsa 101 and 102, with our next goal possibly being to audition for the performance team!

While moving to LA was perhaps the hardest transition of my life, finding and joining the Movers and Shakers dance community was truly the best thing that has ever happened to us. I am eternally grateful to Danny, Ariela, and the rest of the MaS team for the gift of this beautiful community that I will cherish forever. My heart is so full ❤️

Liz Lira Dance Academy is an absolute gem for anyone looking to learn salsa and bachata dancing. From the moment I stepped into the studio, I was welcomed into a vibrant and supportive community of dancers. Learning these lively Latin dances was an absolute blast thanks to the incredibly talented instructors.

Liz Lira herself is a true master of her craft, teaching with a contagious passion and energy that inspires every student. George, Devon, and Zweli are also phenomenal teachers who bring their own unique styles and expertise to the classes. Each instructor creates an encouraging environment where you can learn at your own pace without feeling intimidated.

The group classes offer a great foundation, but I cannot recommend Zweli’s private lessons highly enough. His deep knowledge and meticulous instruction really took my dancing to the next level. Zweli has a way of breaking down even the most complex moves into easy-to-understand concepts. His eloquent teaching style made me appreciate the technical nuances I had been missing.

Beyond the excellent instruction, there’s an incredible sense of community at this dance academy. Friendships are forged on the dance floor as everyone supports and uplifts one another. The atmosphere is electric, filled with good vibes and plenty of laughter between dance moves.

Whether you’re a complete beginner or experienced dancer, Liz Lira Dance Academy offers classes for all levels in a fun, welcoming space. Do yourself a favor and immerse yourself in the rhythms of salsa and bachata here – you’ll be hooked!

This is a gem dance studio in Los Angeles. Taking their Salsa and Bachata class for 3 months and I have so much improvement on my social dance skills, physically and mentally. Liz is a truly excellent dance teacher and she is teaching us so many importance elements that most teachers will neglect. I took 9 classes a week they provide really nice classes package so please check it out you won’t regret❤️❤️❤️

I had never really danced before, so I was super nervous. I got private lessons with Lisa and she was great- I learned a ton.

My fiancé and I attended our first salsa beginner class this eve at Liz Lira Studio with teacher Zweli. He was awesome! He hold a DEEP passion for the dance but also a TRUE ability to teach. He so quickly got me out of my head and into my body.
I have taught elementary school for ten years and understand the grace it takes to toggle between teaching skill and also teaching self acceptance and patience. Zweli is a master of this.
We decided to take the class because we’re getting married soon and salsa may not be our forever dance BUT we wanted to move our bodies and connect with dance apart and together and that certainly was accomplished.
Huge props to Zweli and the fellow classmates who embraced our newness! We’ll be back!

My husband and I hired Liz for wedding choreography this summer. We paid for 8 dance lessons upfront and we’re promised a dance routine. What we got instead was Liz week after week building the dance in real-time as she “felt her way” through the song. She never gave us a full choreography to practice. It was especially frustrating because we would have a week between seeing her and try to practice what she showed us which were generic dance moves mostly for Cumbia rather than a full dance. She got really upset in one of the classes when I tried to correct my partner’s steps (because she failed at this herself) and told me it was her job that I was taking and that I needed to trust the process. This was difficult to do because she would often forget where we left off in the last class and it always felt like it took half an hour just for her to get up to speed with where we were. She also dropped a bomb on us last minute that she was going on a 3 week vacation right before our wedding (unbeknownst to us when we paid her $1,400 in the beginning)!! She offered to cram classes in the week of our wedding to makeup for this We eventually dropped her and made up our own dance which was WAY better than what she was trying to have us do anyway. Liz tried to get us to write her raving Yelp reviews and I would have but sadly I had a negative experience and don’t want others to make the same mistake we did. Do not recommend for wedding choreography at all. And there was often a strong odor in the class that smelled like mildew which I hope she fixes.

A+! 100! 5 stars!

Alexis has been the BEST dance instructor I could have ever asked for!
I have had the pleasure of knowing her for over six years…from private wedding dance lessons with my ex (marriage did not work out but finding my dance instructor soulmate did LOL), to a new love this year for group latin dance.

Dance has filled my spirit with the purest joy, during a very challenging and healing part of my life.

It has been such a pleasure to learn from Alexis, meet new friends, have 2 hours of blissful learning & dance weekly…she even sets up beach dancing and going out to dance venues for fun!

Alexis is truly a beautiful person, inside and out. She teaches with a constant smile on her face, music and her soul and kindness in her heart.
She is so incredibly patient, whether teaching privately or multiple people at once. Her technique is impeccable and she really focuses on proper form, movement and flow. You are learning real movement and proper technique with her, but in a very non-judgmental, patient and compassionate environment…not to mention, it is so fun to make new friends and alternate dance partners in a cozy setting.

I am so happy that I have found my home, and look forward to continuing group dance with Alexis for years to come!

Thank you Alexis for being an incredible dance instructor & soul sister

dancing with Alexis at LA salsa and bachata dance academy has been such an incredible experience. The classes are truly so helpful in building technique. Alexis herself is super encouraging and will meet you where you’re at skill-wise and help train you from there. I love the small class sizes because I genuinely feel like I takeaway something new every class and I don’t get lost in the numbers. She also goes so out of her way and has us all go out social dancing together to help build confidence which is so fun and everyone is so welcoming ❤️ I am so grateful for being part of this community

I can’t recommend this salsa and bachata dance school enough! Alexis, our instructor, is truly exceptional. Her vibrant energy and infectious enthusiasm make every class an absolute joy. Beyond her amazing dancing and teaching skills, Alexis excels at creating a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for dance. Her positivity and humor light up the studio, making each lesson fun and engaging. What sets Alexis apart is her meticulous attention to technique, which takes students’ skills to an entirely new level. If you’re looking to improve your dancing and be part of a supportive community, this is the place to be!

Alexis is a wonderfully engaging and expert dance teacher. Her teaching style is encouraging and warm, with an emphasis on fundamentals and technique. I have a dance background but not specifically with salsa, and was really interested in getting better at it since there’s such a big and thriving salsa dance community in LA. I love that she challenges me while making every class fun—two hours go by so so quickly.

Beyond the dancing itself, Alexis has also cultivated a special community that’s uplifting, welcoming, and full of positivity/good vibes. You can’t buy that!

For anyone thinking about trying a class, don’t think twice. You will be so happy you did it and honestly, it’s so addictive. We might have to peel you off the dance floor!

Alexis is an awesome instructor! Since attending her class we haven’t looked for other studios and have been dancing with her for a year now 🙂

She is a very talented teacher who cares about technique. If you are a beginner or even if you have taken dance lessons before Alexis can teach you something new! I used to dance ballroom and am very impressed with the way she teaches.

She is also a very sweet and welcoming person who creates a great sense of community! The class will often go to salsa/bachata socials together 🙂

Her class is truly one of a kind and I would highly recommend it!

My daughter (14 at the time) went to LA from NJ for this camp for three weeks last summer and loved it. She did the film camp and the things that she was exposed to were amazing. The films she made, remarkable. She’s going back to the advanced camp this summer – and attending their winter program in NYC starting next week. Great program!

Our son did a 3-week core filmmaking at their LA location in 2024 and LOVED it. So much so, that we are sending him back in 2025 for the advanced film making in NY. It was a great experience for him. This was his first time away from home and to be out of state we were a little worried, but it worked out great. Thank you SOCAPA!

Our son is interested in filmmaking and screenwriting and aspires to someday direct.

He thoroughly enjoyed his experience last summer at Socapa LA and found it beneficial on many levels.

It was an engaging setting for him and validated his interest in the entertainment industry.

I believe this to be a great environment to further develop skillsets and help a young person determine if they do wish to pursue this path.

I had a spectacular time at Socapa LA! I had a great time and learned a lot being on sets of the films me and my friends were making there! I met so many great people that I am still in touch with today! The teaching staff and counselor are all amazing at what they do I highly recommend SOCAPA

I literally found SOCAPA by Googling “summer camp for kids who don’t like camp.” It turned out to be a great fit for our art-oriented son who was very interested in film and wanted to explore filmmaking. He started with the virtual screenwriting program and enjoyed that enough to try the 3-week basic filmmaking summer program in LA. He had a great experience! He learned a lot about filmmaking and confirmed his desire to pursue it in college, met some new friends with interests similar to his, and loved the campus and LA scene. We were glad to find a summer experience for him that he could truly enjoy. We also love that it gave him an opportunity to “try out” his intended college program and experience a slice of college life prior to applying to colleges.

Maria eres la mejor y salvaste mi vida y la de mi esposo… si no hubiera sido por ti mi boda no hubiera sido tan perfecta y hermosa como lo fue, hiciste la mejor unión de baile y cultura de nuestros dos países… tienes buenos precios y la técnica que usas es muy fácil de asimilar…. muchas gracias y te contactaré pronto para aprender nuevas cosas, pues nos gusto mucho lo que aprendíamos preparando la boda… you ate the best .

No llevo mucho tiempo agarrado un día por semana clases con la maestra Maria Diaz y siento que he aprendido bastante claro echando muchas ganas y practicando un poco en casa y Gym de ves en cuando y los consejos y pasos de ella avanzó cada vez por favor mi gente les recomendó si ya sabes bailar un poco o casi nada veras que aquí aprendemos más.

Alguien sabe cuánto cobra por mes ?

Muy buen lugar 100••

I bless the day that I found Maria’s website poisebymaria.com. I always wanted to learn how to dance and I couldn’t have chosen a better instructor than her. Maria is patient, very detailed, and provides everyone the opportunity to learn at their own pace. Maria has been my sole dance instructor for over two years now and I appreciate that she keeps salsa, salsa. If you decide to learn and start social dancing you’ll soon find that people can blend other dance styles with salsa or try to dance like they are performing. I started off with Salsa and Bachata group classes. Then branched out to cumbia and finally salsa caleña! I took advantage of my availability and took a package deal of 16 private lessons with Maria! Just know that you do have to dedicate time to practice on your own and it helps to go out social dancing early on. I receive a lot of compliments when social dancing and honestly it feels very great to know that my dance style is unique to other salsa students. Another perk about being Maria’s student is that you get to dance with her. Large salsa classes do not permit time to dance with the instructor(s). My dancing journey has only begun and my goal is to learn to lead to support my mom in her dancing journey! I’ll be signing us up for semi-private classes with Maria in the near future !

I had a very negative experience with this studio’s owner, Serge. I have been an Arthur Murray client in New Jersey and Boston for years and I was excited by the idea of working with this studio now that I’ve moved to LA. My parents have also been long-term clients with Arthur Murray and they were excited by an opportunity that came up to see me dance on TV with an Arthur Murray instructor. I have always had positive experiences with the people who work at Arthur Murray until now. It became clear to me very quickly that the studio owner cares more about the money that can be earned from the business than his relationships with long term Arthur Murray clients and the wishes of his employees. The instructor Scott and I were very excited by the prospect of being sponsored by the studio to participate in a televised pageant. In return for the cost of the sponsorship, I had planned to pay the studio for dance lessons. Rather than complying with this mutually beneficial request which would result in extra marketing for all Arthur Murray studios, my sponsorship was denied because the studio already has a “marketing budget” and the television performance wouldn’t reach their desired “target audience.”

Scott is an amazing dance instructor and we really enjoyed working with him! We came for wedding dance classes and feel so much more confident going into our big day. Scott is professional, positive, and great at choreography and tips to make your dance look perfect. He has such great energy and made wedding dance prep so fun! I highly recommend for any couples whether you are a beginner or even more advanced. Thank you so much!

The new owner of this amazing dance studio is incredibly professional and a joy to dance with. His staff include top professional dance athletes who are skilled instructors. My husband and I came to Arthur Murray to learn to dance for our daughters wedding, but have stayed on and started competing. The instructors at this studio can get you where you want to be whether it is a respite from your daily grind, learning to be your best social dancer, or to compete.

Arthur Murray Beverly Hills is a fantastic dance studio and the perfect place for Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced, and Professional dancers. All levels are welcome at the studio. The studio is very large with private rooms available if you don’t want to be on the main dance floor.

The studio is very clean with great people. There are several events that take place at the studio that are great for socializing and making new friends. I have been in many dance studios and this one is by far the most elegant and beautiful studio I have ever seen. It is in the heart of Beverly Hills and encourage everyone to come in and give it a try

I am a new at Arthur Murray and came through my girlfriend. I had never ballroom danced before and now absolutely love it. The team is great and very welcoming of beginners. Sharron is my favorite teacher and I always enjoy the Friday night parties.

Minlugar favorito..Para clases de salsa

They offer the best Strong class I have ever taken. Lissette the instructor teaches all levels and really makes it fun.

Very nice place to learn to dance ..!! Party party…..!!

Best place for dance clases, fitness , dance socials . Lots of fun dance activities

Rubí Is an excellent teacher.

I loved my experience salsa dancing with Avissh. He is such a great teacher! His energy is super positive, which made me enjoy the lesson even more.
I took a series of private lessons with Avissh and he is superb at his craft. He knows the most important technical pieces and I feel advanced after lessons with him. I’ll definitely book another salsa lesson with him in the future. I highly recommend booking a lesson with Avissh!

Avissh was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his craft and the experience he was providing. Avissh was very patient and always made us feel like we were doing great. Dance instructions were clear and easy to understand. Avissh was very friendly and most importantly very respectful. I recommend this experience to anyone!

Aviish is great! I took my girlfriend to a private lesson with him and had a great time. He is patient, clearly communicates and was a joy to work with. Would recommend for any latin dance classes.

Highly recommend! The instructors are extremely genuine and make it a very fun time. I appreciated the effort and care they put into the class. I would definitely take this again.

Awesome experience with Avissh. Super fun and so enjoyable. Would highly recommend!

Fun and Inclusive Dance Experience!

I can’t express how much I’ve enjoyed the Salsa and Bachata lessons with Inna. The personal attention given to each participant is remarkable, making the classes beginner-friendly and welcoming.

The punctuality of the classes is appreciated, starting on time, and maximizing the learning experience. Inna is not just an instructor; she’s an entertainer! The classes are infused with energy, making them not only educational but incredibly fun.

Detailed instructions break down each move, helping beginners like myself grasp the fundamentals. What’s even more surprising is the sense of community and friendship that has developed. Inna goes beyond teaching dance; they foster an environment where connections are made and friendships are built.

I love being part of this dance community, and Inna’s passion for it shines through. If you’re looking for a dance experience that’s not only educational but also enjoyable, this is it. Highly recommended!