Best Ballroom Dance Lessons in San Francisco, CA

24 studios listed · 11 in San Francisco · 2 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Ricasalsa Dance Salsa by Ricardo

Ricasalsa Dance Salsa by Ricardo

(18)
  • Understand
  • Classes
  • Skill
“I been studying with Ricardo, for awhile and I'm a lot better dancer and I work on lead and follow, I recommend taking classes with him, on Wednesday I'm there every week and try help others to learn to.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1999
1275 Connecticut St, San Francisco, CA
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Dance Arts Ballroom & Fitness Studio

Dance Arts Ballroom & Fitness Studio

(6)
  • Song
  • First Dance
  • Lessons
“Highly recommend this place for learning Ballroom or Latin styles of dancing or to get fit with their Pilates trainer.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1982
Coupons & Offers
Transparent Fees & Pricing
704 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA
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The Dance Loft

The Dance Loft

(29)
  • Lessons
  • Partner Dance
  • Wedding
“We took these home and practiced once a day (5 minutes) for the 2 weeks leading up to the wedding, and when the day came we actually felt super comfortable dancing in front of the crowd.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 1997
Coupons & Offers
Remote Consultations Available
81 Langton St UNIT 4, San Francisco, CA
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Motion Arts Center

Motion Arts Center

(38)
  • Classes
  • Knowledge
  • Tango
“For more advanced students who really want to refine their dance into something amazing, I have found that Jesica's ballet training and understanding of biomechanics allows her to dive deeply into the art and take her students to a very high level of...”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2012
217 S Claremont St, San Mateo, CA
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The 9:20 Special

The 9:20 Special

(14)
  • Feel
  • Thursday
  • Learned
“I started just sitting on the side of the dance floor most of the night but as I met more people I started dancing more and now I never have a chance to sit down.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1998
2460 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA
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Erin Parsley Dance & Steps to Love Wedding Dances

Erin Parsley Dance & Steps to Love Wedding Dances

(25)
  • Choreography
  • Invested
  • First Dance
“Throughout the entire experience, we were always excited and eager for our next session - it NEVER felt like a chore and always felt like one step closer to building the PERFECT dance that embodied who we are individually, and collectively as a coupl...”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2004
Se Habla Español
250 Laguna Honda Blvd, San Francisco, CA
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The 24 studios listed for San Francisco, 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: San Francisco, CA

11 of the 24 studios we list are based in San Francisco; the other 13 serve San Francisco from towns including Oakland (13 mi), San Mateo (16 mi) and San Jose (45 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 395 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "knowledge" and "patient". 2 are open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. Domain records put 19 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 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; 20 list a public email and 5 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 San Francisco open on Saturdays or Sundays?

Weekend hours appear on 16 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.

Jasmine Worrell Dance

Jasmine Worrell Dance

(25)
  • Learn
  • Choreography
  • Lessons
“My fiance and I have little to no experience dancing, but with Jasmine's amazing instruction, expert eye, and A LOT of patience with us (haha) we now feel confident that our first dance will be fun and beautiful!”
In Business Since 2016
3450 3rd St #5, San Francisco, CA
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Dance Affair

Dance Affair

(17)
“As soon as we arrived the vibe felt so welcoming and everyone was just so nice 🥰 My son had a great time in his trial class 😊 and now he is finally registered!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1990
850 N Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA
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Symbolic Dance & Fitness

Symbolic Dance & Fitness

(14)
  • Choreography
  • Couple
  • Wedding
“Not only did my husband feel confident and impressed that he actually looked coordinated during our dance, but also now we have a lifelong skill of bachata we can use for our whole life as a fun activity to do as a couple.”
In Business Since 2010
672 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
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Park Avenue Ballroom

Park Avenue Ballroom

(9)
  • Wedding
“Robin quickly broke down the dance for us, starting with the basics like framing and the box step, and then progressing to more advanced moves like twists, turns, and dips.”
In Business Since 2015
1042 Park Ave, San Jose, CA
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Genesis Dancesport Studio

Genesis Dancesport Studio

(8)
  • Milonga
“Love going dancing there on Friday and Saturday night ( Argentina tango and Ballroom dancing!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1997
404 Clement St, San Francisco, CA
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La Pista Tango School

La Pista Tango School

(4)
  • To Learn
“A wonderful place to learn how to tango!”
In Business Since 2007
3450 3rd St #5H, San Francisco, CA
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Fascinating Rhythm Dance School

Fascinating Rhythm Dance School

(3)
  • 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.”
In Business Since 2010
28 Prague St, San Francisco, CA
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Tianne Frias

Tianne Frias

In Business Since 2011
1275 Connecticut St, San Francisco, CA
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CY Dance Works

CY Dance Works

(6)
“So many classes available as well as competitive teams!”
In Business Since 2010
25 37th Ave, San Mateo, CA
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Emily Coles Dance SF

Emily Coles Dance SF

(3)
  • Lesson
  • Wedding
“She filmed our progress, so we could learn from the recording—but also so we could make a montage of our progress!”
In Business Since 2008
136 Missouri St, San Francisco, CA
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East Bay Salsa

East Bay Salsa

(6)
  • Party
“Best Music , Great Orquesta on Live , free Parking Para Gozar..”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2003
Coupons & Offers
Serving San Francisco Area
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Just Dance Ballroom

Just Dance Ballroom

(25)
  • Space
  • Floor
  • Party
“Great place to rent for an event.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2001
2500 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA
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Omni Dance Studios

Omni Dance Studios

(6)
  • Thursday
  • Brazilian Zouk
  • 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.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2022
2744 E 11th St, Oakland, CA
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Argentine Tango With Mira Barakat

Argentine Tango With Mira Barakat

(8)
  • Studio
  • Classes
“Not only is she an excellent instructor who will give you the best advice on how to improve your tango skills (whatever level you are at), she also shows up with a presence and energy that make her classes as fun as they are insightful.”
In Business Since 2016
Dover St &, 58th St, Oakland, CA
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Steps On Toes

Steps On Toes

(6)
  • Learning
  • Questions
  • Lessons
“Laurie Ann has great sense in just looking or dancing the move with you where she can pinpoint exactly if your arm isn't giving your partner enough space or if your hand is sending a confusing signal by being placed just too far to the left etc.”
In Business Since 2000
714 Prospect Ave, Oakland, CA
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Salsa With Juan

Salsa With Juan

(14)
  • Learning
  • Class
“It was easy to follow along and they did a great job adjusting to a virtual instructing environment over video conferencing - it was a seamless way to still enjoy salsa dancing.”
Accepts Cash, Debit, All Major Credit Cards, Check
In Business Since 2006
130 Linden St, Oakland CA
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Hidden City Ballroom

Hidden City Ballroom

(6)
  • Wedding
  • Lessons
  • 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.”
In Business Since 2021
304 Washington Ave, Richmond, CA
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The World Of Paz

The World Of Paz

(1)
“I do both one and one classes and group classes and both are a lot of fun and entertaining.”
Remote Consultations Available
In Business Since 2020
Serving San Francisco Area
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Ballroom Dancing Services in San Francisco, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$63
Maximum cost
$548
National Average
$150
Avg Per Hour Rates
$38
$113
$200
Average price range is based on 500 cost profiles
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Average Cost $150
Minimum cost $63
Maximum cost $548
Avg Per Hour Rates $38

Average range $113 to $200 is based on 500 cost profiles.

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