Just Dance Ballroom
“Is one of the best places to have fun and keep learning, and also very nice people, friendly.”
Best Ballroom Dance Lessons in Oakland, CA
15 studios listed · 4 in Oakland · 1 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Steps On Toes
“Even though neither my wife and I had any prior dance experiences, we never felt like the process was out of reach, and she never made us feel like we lacked the skills or potential to learn our dance.”
Argentine Tango With Mira Barakat
“She is able to convey the intricate and powerful movements of Tango in a way that allows her students to integrate them and grow in the process.”
Salsa With Juan
“My salsa skills went from extremely basic to where I feel pretty confident with basic steps and turns in just 4weeks.”
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The Dance Loft SF
“We would definitely recommend this place to other couples looking for the perfect wedding dance lesson for that a special day.”
Ricasalsa Dance Salsa by Ricardo
“Ricardo is really the best dance teacher and his method of teaching is the most effective way for learning salsa especially as a beginner.”
The 15 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
4 of the 15 studios we list are based in Oakland; the other 11 serve Oakland from towns including San Francisco (13 mi), Berkeley (7 mi) and Alameda (3 mi). 14 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 453 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills" and "patient". 1 is open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 3 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 9 of the 15 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.
East Bay Salsa
“Very technical, professional and fun class.”
Wedding & Salsa Dance With Lucy
“Lucy gives me the steps, details, and most of all, encouragement on my progress.”
Sizzling Latin Dance Studio
“She and her students are inspirational and provide meaningful support for each other outside the sport.”
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Jasmine Worrell Dance
“Jasmine did not only teach myself and my wife the foundations and beyond of East Cast Swing, she gave us something that added a tremendous amount of joy to our lives.”
Tip Top Ballroom
“Really top notch and a lot of attention to their students.”
Emily Coles Dance SF
“She filmed our progress, so we could learn from the recording—but also so we could make a montage of our progress!”
Tianne Frias
Salsa With Rebecca
La Bruja Tango
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