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Salsa & Bachata Dance classes in los angeles
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welcome to your new dance family
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It's not just a dance class, it's a community!
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Fun-filled weekly classes
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Come solo, or with a partner
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Perfect for all levels from beginners to advanced dancers
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Socials, parties, and nights out exploring the salsa and bachata scene in LA with your instructor and classmates!
100+ 5-Star Customer Reviews
Alexis is the best bachata dance teacher we have met after trying a few studios in the past year. She focuses on the details, and makes the class very clear and fun.
-Shawn G.
I have taken many dance classes in LA and often felt lost in the crowd. In Alexis' class she was able to offer personal attention and feedback. She teaches with clear direction and creates a fun, friendly atmosphere.
-Tracey P.
Alexis is an incredible teacher and dancer. She is so knowledgable and supports you to learn proper technique for salsa and bachata
in a short amount of time.
Cannot recommend her enough!
-Katrina S.
Why Students LOVE Us
Why do students keep coming back?
Fun Classes
Our class sessions are always filled with fun and laughter, and everyone leaves with a smile on their face!
Welcoming Community
Everyone is welcome to lead or follow, regardless of gender or age.
Come solo or with a partner!
All Skill Levels
Whether you are just starting out, or are ready to challenge yourself with more advanced technique and combinations you will grow quickly and easily!
Great Exercise
Latin dance classes are the perfect combination of cardio, toning, flexibility, and balance! Lots of mental health benefits, too. :)
Salsa Dance Classes
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Salsa level 1
Join our 8-week Salsa 1+ with Styling program to learn quickly and easily in a fun and safe space!
Whether you're a beginner or more experienced dancer, our structured and progressive program will challenge you with styling and technique from the very beginning. You'll learn to dance smoothly through transitions with a partner, and in "shine sequences" (cardio intensive footwork that's an integral part of salsa to "shine on the floor").
Then, you'll put the pieces together to speed.
Perfect for first-time salsa dancers who want to become good dancers quickly, and intermediate to advanced dancers looking to improve their footwork, partnership/connection technique, and body action in the fundamentals. You will learn how to move with the correct body mechanics so you feel a true sense of partnership and connection, and look like a natural dancer born with rhythm.
Our instructors dance with YOU every class to help you get the details one on one. Personal attention is our specialty - you will NEVER feel lost in the crowd or unsure about what you're supposed to be doing.
This program is more than just weekly classes. It's a proven system of dancing 2-3x's/week that includes:
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a warm and safe community - make new friends in a diverse group of kind people!
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access to private practice socials with feedback
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an active group chat to connect with about practices and events (built in practice partners!)
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going out dancing with your teachers - get feedback in real time, drill your moves, and take the fear out of getting out on the dance floor!
Time: Sundays 4:15-6pm
Dates: 3/23/25 - 5/18/25 (No class 4/13)
Location: 1247 Lincoln Blvd. 90401
Price: $376 (~16 hours @ $23.50/hour)
Main Instructor: Alexis Massey
Salsa level 2
Join our 6-week Salsa 2+ Styling program and gain the confidence to hit the dance floor on another level!
Our structured and progressive program focuses on technique, body movement, footwork, and styling. Whether you're an intermediate or advanced dancer we'll challenge you to improve your dancing, and connection with your partner. High levels of technique taught with clarity and musicality are emphasized in this class.
We start with a warm up of dynamic stretching and isolations to access your body movement (~10-15 minutes). Then, you'll learn a shine sequence full of musicality that builds weekly with elements of LA style salsa, and Cuban motion and movement (~20-30 minutes - very cardio intensive). The last hour, we dance in partnership drilling the sequences we learned from past weeks, and learning new fun and exciting sequences that flow from move to move.
Our instructors dance with YOU every class to help you get the details one on one. Personal attention is our specialty - you will NEVER feel lost in the crowd or unsure about what you're supposed to be doing.
This program is more than just weekly classes. It's a proven system of dancing 2-3x's/week that includes:
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a warm and safe community - make new friends in a diverse group of kind people!
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access to private practice socials with feedback
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an active group chat to connect with about practices and events (built in practice partners!)
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going out dancing with your teachers - get feedback in real time, and take the fear out of getting on the floor!
Time: Tuesdays 8 -10pm
Dates: 3/18/25 - 4/29/25 (no class 4/15)
Location: 1247 Lincoln Blvd. 90401
Price: $282 (12 hours @ $23.50/hour)
Main Instructor: Alexis Massey
meet your Director
Alexis Massey is the lead instructor and founder of the Los Angeles Salsa & Bachata Academy. With over 15 years of certified teaching and professional competition experience, she is well known for being one of the best Latin dance instructors in Los Angeles.
Alexis is the 2020 North American same-sex Latin champion, she has won titles in American Rhythm, and is an American Smooth Champion. With certification in teaching over 30 styles of dance and movement, she's ready to share her passion for salsa and bachata with you, (with proper technique from the start!), to help you hit the dance floor with confidence.
Bachata Dance Classes
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bachata level 1
Join our 8-week Bachata 1+ with Styling program to learn quickly and easily in a fun and safe space!
Whether you're a beginner or more experienced dancer, our structured and progressive program will challenge you with styling and technique from the very beginning. You'll learn to dance smoothly through transitions with a partner with elements of sensual bachata, modern/urban bachata, and Dominican or traditional bachata so you get a taste of all of the styles you'll need on the floor.
Then, you'll put the pieces together to speed.
Perfect for first-time bachata dancers who want to become good dancers quickly, and intermediate to advanced dancers looking to improve their footwork, partnership/connection technique, and body action in the fundamentals. You will learn how to move with the correct body mechanics so you feel a true sense of partnership and connection, and look like a natural dancer born with rhythm.
Our instructors dance with YOU every class to help you get the details one on one. Personal attention is our specialty - you will NEVER feel lost in the crowd or unsure about what you're supposed to be doing.
This program is more than just weekly classes. It's a proven system of dancing 2-3x's/week that includes:
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a warm and safe community - make new friends in a diverse group of kind people!
-
access to private practice socials with feedback
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an active group chat to connect with about practices and events (built in practice partners!)
-
going out dancing with your teachers - get feedback in real time, drill your moves, and take the fear out of getting out on the dance floor!
Time: Sundays 2:15-4pm
Dates: 3/23/25 - 5/18/25 (No class 4/13)
Location: 1247 Lincoln Blvd. 90401
Price: $376 (~16 hours @ $23.50/hour)
Main Instructor: Alexis Massey
bachata level 2
Join our 7-week Bachata 2+ Styling program and gain the confidence to hit the dance floor on another level!
Our structured and progressive program focuses on technique, body movement, footwork, and styling. Whether you're an intermediate or advanced dancer we'll challenge you to improve your own dancing, and connection with your partner. High levels of technique taught with clarity and musicality are emphasized in this class.
We start with a warm up of dynamic stretching and isolations to access your body movement (~10-15 minutes). Then, you'll warm up your footwork and body motion for the sequence in a series of drills to help you take the thinking out of your more advanced dancing - think syncopated footwork, neck and body rolls, and side waves just to name a few (~15-20 minutes).
The rest of the class time, you will dance an exciting choreography full of sensual movement, spicy footwork, and hot new popular moves in partnership - drilling new fun and exciting sequences that flow from move to move with musicality. We review previous weeks for your muscle memory, add styling, and learn new moves each week, too!
Our instructors dance with YOU every class to help you get the details one on one. Personal attention is our specialty - you will NEVER feel lost in the crowd or unsure about what you're supposed to be doing.
This program is more than just weekly classes. It's a proven system of dancing 2-3x's/week that includes:
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a warm and safe community - make new friends in a diverse group of kind people!
-
access to private practice socials with feedback
-
an active group chat to connect with about practices and events (built in practice partners!)
-
going out dancing with your teachers - get feedback in real time, and take the fear out of getting on the floor!
Time: Mondays 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Dates: 3/24/25 - 5/19/25 (no class 4/14, 5/5)
Location: 1247 Lincoln Blvd., CA 90401
Price: $329 (14 hours @ $23.50/hour)
Main Instructor: Alexis Massey