8 studios & instructors · beginner-friendly options first · human-verified
Ryan Joseph Smith
Aesthetic Studios · Sherman OaksThe Granada LA
AlhambraMovers and Shakers
West LASoHo Dance LA
Westwood · DTLALiz Lira Dance Academy
Palms · 3500 Overland AveElemento Dance Academy
Culver City · 3816 Willat AveSalsea Dance Academy
Alhambra · PasadenaEvery one of these recurring nights starts with a lesson — the easiest first step before a class series.
Wednesdays — Free Salsa & Bachata at The Bungalow HB · The Bungalow · FREE LESSONS 8P · FREE
Saturdays — Cielo under the Stars · Whittier · Rodeo 72 Public Market · FREE CLASS 6:30P · FREE
Wednesdays — Cielo Wednesdays at Sevilla · Sevilla · CLASS 8P
Wednesdays — Latin Wednesdays at Louies · Club Louie's · CLASSES 6:30P
Thursdays — Golden Rose Salsa Bachata Thursdays · Golden Rose · CLASSES INCL 8P
Thursdays — Salsa Bachata Thursdays at Rain · Rain Bar & Lounge · CLASSES 8P
Thursdays — Salsa & Bachata Thursdays at Olé · Olé Tapas Bar & Kitchen · LESSONS
Fridays — Mama Juana Nights · Little Light Venue ·
Studios and instructors teaching salsa in Los Angeles include Ryan Joseph Smith, The Granada LA, Movers and Shakers, Motion On2 (Mo2) and SoHo Dance LA, and 3 more. Full schedules and links are listed above.
No — salsa group classes rotate partners, and most studios say so explicitly. Come alone; you'll dance with everyone.
Yes — 2 recurring socials in Los Angeles currently include a free beginner lesson before the dancing; they're listed below.
All salsa in Los Angeles — this week's socials →New to salsa? Start with the beginner guide →
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