Best Ballroom Dance Lessons near San Marcos, CA

None of these studios is based in San Marcos; they work from towns including San Diego (21 mi), Escondido (6 mi) and Laguna Hills (44 mi).

24 studios listed · 14 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Majesty in Motion Dance Studio Salsa and Bachata Lessons

Majesty in Motion Dance Studio Salsa and Bachata Lessons

(46)
  • Social Dancing
  • Classes
  • Teams
“They also organize lots of fun social dancing events around San Diego where you can practice the moves you learnt in class and see people you have already danced with in the studio.”
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2002
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Starlight Dance Studio

Starlight Dance Studio

(18)
“It's low pressure, you wear what you want, she's great about breaking it all down for beginners and keeping it challenging for those who are more experienced.”
Average Price Tag
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1986
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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The First Dance Place

The First Dance Place

(50)
  • Skills
  • Choreographed
  • Patient
“She taught us the basics of the hustle, made us feel comfortable with all our moves, and created an environment where we were having a lot of fun in the process.”
In Business Since 2019
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Infinity Dance Sport Center

Infinity Dance Sport Center

(4)
  • Ballroom
“Amazing dance floor, great ambience, and an owner who is easy to work with.”
Accepts Paypal
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2013
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Dance With Liza

Dance With Liza

(38)
  • Patient
  • Lessons
  • First Dance
“Added bonus is having two instructors for the masculine and feminine touches, we could not have asked for a better team and will definitely be back for more dance lessons.”
Accepts Paypal
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2007
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Dancing Together

Dancing Together

(20)
  • Swing
  • Lessons
  • Learning
“Neither of us had taken dance lessons previously, and we didn't even have a clear idea of what we wanted other than the ability to dance at our wedding.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2005
Remote Consultations Available
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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The 24 studios listed for San Marcos, 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 Marcos, CA

The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 554 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 "patient" and "atmosphere". 13 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. Domain records put 17 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 4 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 Marcos open on Saturdays or Sundays?

Weekend hours appear on 14 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.

Danceology

Danceology

(14)
“This is a wonderful studio that is great for dancers looking to take classes recreationally or for those wanting to excel as a dancer and hone their technical skills.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2005
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Champion Ballroom Academy

Champion Ballroom Academy

(17)
  • Studio
  • Parking
  • Lessons
“Mary Murphy, who has owned Champion for the last 20 plus years, has created the perfect studio-great location, best floor, clean and friendly studio, plenty of parking, and the best teachers anywhere”
In Business Since 1999
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Melómano Entertainment

Melómano Entertainment

(18)
  • People
  • Learn
  • Merengue
“They offer different class levels, for example they currently have two beginner levels, one level for people with no dancing experience and another for those who are closer to intermediate levels.”
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Tango With Colette

Tango With Colette

(10)
  • Beautiful
  • Learn
  • Lessons
“Colette certainly has a way of teaching while giving me the confidence to believe I can do more—and she does it with grace and humor served with a French accent!!”
In Business Since 2009
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio San Diego

Arthur Murray Dance Studio San Diego

(11)
  • Learn
  • Salsa
  • Lessons
“If it wasn't so expensive we would definitely make this a regular thing, but since we're grad students, that's not possible at this time (We used a great Groupon deal).”
In Business Since 2022
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio Rancho Bernardo

Arthur Murray Dance Studio Rancho Bernardo

(10)
  • Patient
  • Wedding
“Pretty much sums up how the folks at Trilogy want you to feel about dancing, whether it's gaining fresh knowledge to social dance (weddings, parties, galas, clubbing), or getting serious about testing your dance moves in a regional/national ballroom ...”
In Business Since 2013
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Crown Dance Studio

Crown Dance Studio

(5)
“My 14 year old daughter has been taking lessons at this studio for two years, first with Nadia and now with Boris.”
In Business Since 2015
San Diego, CA · 21 mi from San Marcos
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Decir Tango

Decir Tango

(3)
“Her classes always have a nice progression from basic technique to more advanced movements/combinations, such that the class suits dancers of all levels.”
In Business Since 2018
27 mi from San Marcos
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio Escondido

Arthur Murray Dance Studio Escondido

(4)
“Also, if you take advantage of the group classes they offer, included with your tuition, it's a fun way to get great instruction across so many dances (and meet new friends!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1915
Escondido, CA · 6 mi from San Marcos
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Dance North County

Dance North County

(20)
  • Salsa
  • Learn
“I've been taking tango lessons with Dave and Dani and with their patience and positive support and technical knowledge of the dance I'll be dancing in Argentina in no time!”
In Business Since 1995
Encinitas, CA · 8 mi from San Marcos
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Georgia's School Of Dance

Georgia's School Of Dance

(8)
  • Adult
“Even if your kid(s) don't have dreams of becoming a professional dancer, Georgia's School of Dance is still a fantastic place to get some socialization and exercise in a fun, loving environment.”
Accepts Check, Cash, All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1956
Escondido, CA · 6 mi from San Marcos
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Wedding Dance Lessons in San Diego

Wedding Dance Lessons in San Diego

(5)
  • Choreography
  • First Dance
“We had a Father of the Bride who needed a lot of help to become the dancer that could lead his daughter through the father/daughter dance at her wedding.”
Accepts Cash, Check
In Business Since 1983
24 mi from San Marcos
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Dance Daly Ballroom

Dance Daly Ballroom

(11)
  • Students
  • Studio
“Thank you for the warm welcome, support and the best coaches🤗 We thank the studio coach Victoria Antoniuk for the high professionalism, attention and care she shows to the students.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2017
Mission Viejo, CA · 43 mi from San Marcos
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Arthur Murray Dance Studio Lake Forest

Arthur Murray Dance Studio Lake Forest

(7)
  • Party
  • Learn
  • Lessons
“And the studio provides so many opportunities to dance and learn to dance, including personal lessons, group lessons every night, dance parties, and other dance events.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1995
Lake Forest, CA · 46 mi from San Marcos
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Sway Ballroom Dance

Sway Ballroom Dance

(17)
  • Atmosphere
  • Parties
  • Salsa
“Since my wife and I first started learning how to ballroom dance at Sway several years ago, we have been going there several nights a week ever since, taking group and private lessons.”
In Business Since 2016
Laguna Hills, CA · 44 mi from San Marcos
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THE Ballroom Temecula

THE Ballroom Temecula

(5)
“The group classes are very informative and the constant switching of partners gives you the opportunity to become accustomed to dancing with different styles (each person gives cues differently!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Average Price Tag
In Business Since 1989
Temecula, CA · 25 mi from San Marcos
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NS Dancing Dance Studio

NS Dancing Dance Studio

(4)
“Great for competitive dancers, and for also someone wanting to learn a particular style, and gain confidence on any dance floor”
In Business Since 2013
Laguna Hills, CA · 44 mi from San Marcos
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Jean's Dance Studio

Jean's Dance Studio

(3)
“My daughters have learned so Much since I put them here”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 1951
Spring Valley, CA · 30 mi from San Marcos
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Ballroom Dancing Services in San Marcos, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$58
Maximum cost
$511
National Average
$140
Avg Per Hour Rates
$35
$105
$186
Average price range is based on 513 cost profiles
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Average Cost $140
Minimum cost $58
Maximum cost $511
Avg Per Hour Rates $35

Average range $105 to $186 is based on 513 cost profiles.

Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about studios near San Marcos

  • “Very friendly environment and atmosphere where we learned a foxtrot routine considering that I'm no expert.” — from a review of Dancing Together
  • “The studio hosts fun parties and showcases, as well, and the whole studio has such a friendly, supportive atmosphere.” — from a review of Arthur Murray Dance Studio Rancho Bernardo
  • “Amazing place to learn ballroom dancing! Mary was so patient with my husband and I.” — from a review of Champion Ballroom Academy
  • “I have been taking tango classes here for a year, and I love it!” — from a review of Tango With Colette

Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.

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