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Just Dance Ballroom
- Floor
- Space
- Party
“Excellent floor and sound system.”
Best Ballroom Dance Lessons in Oakland, CA
24 studios listed · 5 in Oakland · 2 open 24/7 · 15 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Omni Dance Studios
- Brazilian Zouk
- Thursday
- Classes
“Working with Imaan was so easy: he was helpful, accommodating, generous, and thoughtful in his approach, and we could not be more grateful for that and his communication throughout the process.”
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Argentine Tango With Mira Barakat
- Classes
- Studio
“I am not sure whether or not she would describe herself this way, but I have experienced her as having gifts as a somatic bodyworker, insofar as there has been transformative healing work that she has facilitated with me in her dance studio when psyc...”
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Steps On Toes
- Lessons
- Learning
- Questions
“She knows just how to tailor every minute of every lesson perfectly to you, will work with you towards your goals, and is very skilled at evaluating your skill level, understanding what is feasible to accomplish in any given amount of time, communica...”
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Salsa With Juan
- Class
- Learning
“It is just another poorly disguised attempt of an ex-girlfriend and salsa instructor (the same one, with a VERY similar name) from eons ago who cannot get over herself and move on.”
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Ricasalsa Dance Salsa by Ricardo
- Classes
- Understand
- Information
“While Ricardo clearly has the skills to dance at a competitive level, he teaches in a friendly and relaxed manner such that dancers at any level have the chance to learn salsa dancing in a comfortable and safe setting.”
The 24 studios listed for Oakland, CA teach ballroom and latin. Which styles each one teaches, and whether it runs social nights, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Oakland, CA
5 of the 24 studios we list are based in Oakland; the other 19 serve Oakland from towns including San Francisco (13 mi), Berkeley (7 mi) and Orinda (7 mi). 23 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 380 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "skills" and "knowledge". 2 are open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 5 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Which ballroom studios listed for Oakland open on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours appear on 15 of the 24 listings. Weekends are when social dances and practice parties usually happen, which is a better first visit than a class: you can watch for an hour, see how people treat beginners, and leave.
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East Bay Salsa
- Party
“Amazing Salsa Partys going on at Orinda every second Saturday of the month.”
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The Dance Loft
- Dream
- Wedding
- Lessons
“Val made us feel confident, helped us visualize what it would feel like to dance at our wedding, and was a huge part in ensuring our big moment was a success.”
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The 9:20 Special
- Thursday
- Feel
- Learned
“I love the 9:20 Special enough to drive from Stanford to SF every week after work before returning all the way to San Jose because they are a friendly group, in a gorgeous dance space at the Russian Center, with great teachers and open Lindy Hop danc...”
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Erin Parsley Dance & Steps to Love Wedding Dances
- The Future
- First Dance
- Choreography
“This was an interesting experience as I grew up dancing ballet and jazz and although I haven't danced in forever am very comfortable and wanted to do spins, lifts, and interesting chorography, whereas my partners had no dance experience but were eage...”
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Jasmine Worrell Dance
- Creative
- Lessons
- Learn
“Dance is not my husband's thing, but I wanted a first dance at our wedding and in just a few private sessions she had us moving together and connected.”
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Tip Top Ballroom
- Students
- Confidence
- Studio
“They possess an uncanny ability to break down complex dance techniques into manageable steps, ensuring that students novice through advanced can grasp the underlying concepts as well as the nuances of each dance.”
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Symbolic Dance & Fitness
- Felt
- Wedding
- Choreography
“Ava was exactly what we needed -- despite our being complete and utter beginners to dance, she got us comfortable with the basics, progressively adding elements and choreography in each subsequent lesson in a very manageable (and even fun!”
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Sizzling Latin Dance Studio
- Sports
- Salsa
- Patient
“Well, it started with one private salsa lesson with Timea, I wasn't really planning on continuing taking salsa lessons (almost) on a Weekley basis, but I enjoyed my first lesson with Timea so much that I decided to continue with my salsa lessons.”
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Genesis Dancesport Studio
- Milonga
“Every second you waste continuing to read this is a second you could have spent becoming the worlds greatest dancer.”
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La Pista Tango School
- To Learn
“Love to take tango lessons and dance here”
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Fascinating Rhythm Dance School
- Wedding
“The best part for me was that she seemed to get genuinely excited for us - every time we got something right or got an idea for something to add, she would be thrilled.”
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Hidden City Ballroom
- Lessons
- Wedding
- Fun
“Enjoyed a very entertaining show of various types of dancing and after watching the professionals dance, the audience was invited to join them with a conga line and other dancing as well.”
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Tianne Frias
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Emily Coles Dance SF
- Wedding
- Lesson
“She works at the pace that you are comfortable with and provides positive feedback so that you feel confident and prepared.”
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The World Of Paz
“I do both one and one classes and group classes and both are a lot of fun and entertaining.”
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Salsa With Rebecca
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Dance Arts Ballroom & Fitness Studio
- First Dance
- Song
- Lessons
“I usually go to get eyelash extensions and i love them there team is super nice and really care and worry about you're needs.”
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Motion Arts Center
- Skill
- Tango
- Classes
“Jessi and Gustavo, the owners, are incredible friendly and kind and every bachata instructor I've had has created a fun and safe environment to learn in.”
Ballroom Dancing Services in Oakland, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$62
Maximum cost
$545
National Average
$149
Avg Per Hour Rates
$38
$112
$198
Fair price range is based on 373 cost profiles
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