Arthur Murray Dance Studio Santa Monica
“The owners are friendly, professional, great dancers, and just give that really fun neighborhood business feel you can trust!”
Best Ballroom Dance Lessons near Santa Monica, CA
1 of these studios is based in Santa Monica; the others serve Santa Monica from towns including Los Angeles (8 mi), Sherman Oaks (9 mi) and Culver City (5 mi).
2 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Movers and Shakers Salsa and Bachata Dance Academy
“There's a lot of material packed into each course, but once you start going out social dancing, you realize how much of what you learned actually applies on the dance floor”
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Dancer University
“Nicole has built a place where it's possible to grow exponentially as a dancer and to make heartfelt friendships all at the same time, from the moment you step in the door.”
PRO Dance Studios
“His choreography was great, on the spot, and he was able to adjust choreography based on our abilities.”
Heat Dance
“Heat Dance is a fun way to stay in shape, either at your own home, or at the studio.”
Arthur Murray Dance Studio Beverly Hills
“Sharron is my favorite teacher and I always enjoy the Friday night parties.”
The 15 studios listed for Santa Monica, 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: Santa Monica, CA
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,352 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "skills". 2 are open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 2 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; 9 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 Santa Monica open on Saturdays or Sundays?
Weekend hours appear on 12 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.
Elemento Dance Academy Salsa and Bachata
“Additionally the dancers/students are friendly towards one another which makes a difference when you're first learning how to dance.”
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By Your Side Dance Studio Culver City
“She comes up with some very interesting patterns and it's a challenge but I love that there's always something new to work on in class.”
Sway With Me Dance
“Neither of us had any real dance experience, but he made us feel comfortable and confident from the very beginning.”
Liz Lira Dance Academy
“Liz Lira Dance Academy - is where you can learn to dance if you're a complete beginner or improve your style and technique if you have many years of dancing experience.”
Soho Studios Westwood
“The diversity of students is astounding, the music is perfect, I really only have positive things to say”
The Tango Room Dance Center
“At their numerous classes, practicas and milongas you have increatable sensation of warmth and family like atmosphere.”
Beverly Hills Dance Studio by Oleg Astakhov
“I was dancing in a team doing Rumba and Cha cha choreo and Oleg gave so many tips on techniques which have help me immensely.”
Amy Lawrence Ballroom Dance
“Thanks to Amy's outstanding choreography and teaching skills, my husband and I learned the Viennese waltz in 11 lessons for our wedding dance!”
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3rd Street Dance
“A group of friends and I have used the studio multiple times and we will continue to.”
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