Dance Lessons San Diego

12120 Alta Carmel Ct, Ste. 410 D. San Diego, CA 92128. (858)451–3775

 

San Diego Dance Classes

Dance classes in San Diego. That's what we do! Ballroom dance, jazz dance, latin dance, nightclub dance, fitness dances, dance workshops, dance parties. Get the picture? Get in motion! Dance Motion!

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San Diego Ballroom

Whether you're looking to do ballroom dancing socially, or as a competitive dancesport - our San Diego dance studio is staffed with world-class instructors and a diversified selection of classes for your dance portfolio!

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San Diego Latin Dance

In addition to our traditional ballroom dances such as Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Tango, we teach up-beat Latin & Nightclub dances such as Salsa, Merengue, Hustle, Swing, Cha Cha, Rumba, Samba, Jive, Paso Doble, and more.

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Hip Hop, Jazz, and Ballet

What's your style? What's your beat? We're going to make you move your feet! San Diego Hip Hop. San Diego Jazz Dance. San Diego Ballet Classes. It takes two to tango, but it only takes YOU to drive down to Dance Motion.

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Programs


Dance Styles


Ballroom Dances


Classic and elegant, Ballroom Dance is a timeless and beautiful art form, but don't expect this genre to stop at the Waltz. Try the passionate heat of the Tango, or the energetic Foxtrot. You’ll be surprised at the range and variety of ballroom dances to suit any taste or style. Our accomplished ballroom dance instructors are experienced in teaching dancers of all ability levels.


  • Quickstep
  • Tango
  • Viennese Waltz
  • Waltz

Latin Dances


Free-spirited and sensual, Latin dances are fun and a great way to learn how to dance. Due to their passionate movements and intoxicating rhythms, these Latin American imports have a dedicated following. Make your way through our extensive range of Latin dance programs and discover your Latin flair.


  • Bolero
  • Cha-Cha
  • Jive
  • Mambo
  • Rumba
  • Samba

Social Dances


We offer a number of dance styles perfectly suited for dance clubs and parties. Develop the ability to spin and dip your partner with ease, or find the confidence to step onto the dance floor and move your body with poise and grace. Whatever your skill level and goals, we have programs suited for your needs and instructors who will help you develop into the social dancer you’ve always wanted to be.


  • Argentine Tango
  • East Coast Swing
  • Hustle
  • Lindy Hop
  • Merengue
  • Nightclub Two-step
  • Salsa
  • West Coast Swing

Private Lessons


Private lessons are ABSOLUTELY the most effective and efficient way to learn ballroom dancing. The one on one instruction between a professional instructor and student is the BEST way to produce results and enhance all aspects of ballroom dancing! Not everyone learns the same way. For that reason, your instructor will find the most suitable way to teach YOU the dances YOU want to learn and at YOUR own pace. Please do not hesitate to call us at (858) 451-3775 with any questions that you might have. Our friendly Front Desk Staff will have you out on the dance floor 1, 2, three!


Top 10 Reasons to take Private Lessons


  1. The fastest way to improve your dancing is through private lessons.
  2. Privates are booked to meet your scheduling needs.
  3. Privates enable you to learn the most advanced figures and technique.
  4. You select the dance and details you want to work on in your private lesson.
  5. Private lessons progress at your own pace.
  6. Privates allow you 100% individualized attention from your teacher.
  7. Your teacher can customize your choreography to maximize your strengths.
  8. Private lessons provide a discreet environment where you can ask questions you may not want to ask in front of a large group
  9. Privates enable you to feel the highest quality technique, instead of just listening and watching.
  10. Private lessons are your most effective tool to taking your dancing to a performance/competition level of proficiency.

Group Classes


Group Classes are open to walk-ins as well as students who schedule in advance. Most group classes are taught in 4-5-week series. We offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced level group classes. If you are unsure which lesson you "belong" in, ask your teacher. Group classes are taught at the average learning rate of the group. Group classes are a great place to meet potential practice or competition dance partners. Admission to our advanced level group class requires instructor pre-approval.


Top 10 Reasons to take Group Class


  1. Group class is an inexpensive means to learn new figures and patterns.
  2. Dancing improves your balance, strength, flexibility, and stamina.
  3. We offer three levels of group classes to meet various proficiency levels. You are welcome to attend one or all three levels.
  4. Group class enables you to dance comfortably on any social or party floor.
  5. Group class allows your lead and follow to be predictable through repetition.
  6. You should sign up for group class in advance.
  7. Group class gives participants practice leading/following different partners.
  8. Learn the same routines as your friends in group class so they're easier to lead and follow.
  9. Group class increase your balance and your sensitivity to your partners' balance.
  10. Meet new friends in group class and dance with new people in a structured environment.

Individuals may choose to 'sit in' instead of participate in a group class. Admission is free to 'sit in' on any beginning level group class. It costs $7 per person to "sit in" on an intermediate level class, and $10 per person to "sit in" on an advanced level class. We highly recommend participating over sitting in, unless you are injured, shy, present with a partner who is of an extremely different skill level, or are otherwise uncomfortable actively participating in the group lesson.


Instruction for Professionals


We provide one-on-one private instruction for professional dancers and individuals who wish to become instructors. Lessons for indivdiual or professional couples cost $150 per 50 minute session.


Practice Parties / Club Dance


  • Practice time with teachers as well as other students.
  • Learn how to deal with crowded dance floors.
  • Utilise new patterns, creating your own variety.
  • Learn how to relax and enjoy your dancing.
  • Thursday Nights from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
  • Includes 7:30 Group Class
  • $7.00 per person

Class instruction will reinforce and supplement private instruction. A concentrated review with each other 's instructors and students enhances the learning experience and speeds up progress.


Types of Programs


  1. Introductory Program - This program is designed as an introduction to the popular social dances. This allows your teacher an opportunity to take care of your immediate dancing needs and to evaluate your future ones.
  2. General Variety - This program will develop several of your essential social dances to a comfortable competent social standard. Emphasis is placed on the three most important elements of dancing namely foot positions, rhythm, and timing and leading and following.
  3. Associate Bronze - This is the program for the impatient dancer who wants everything. It will develop free flowing movement around the dance floor, much more variety, technique, footwork and your first introduction to styling, that is those sensuous latin movements and that smooth flowing grace. This program is popular with those people that want to look good on the dance floor right away.
  4. Full Bronze - This is the full social standard. This level of styling will have you looking very comfortable and confident on the dance floor. It will strengthen your lead and follow to the point that no matter who your partner is, what kind of music is playing, or what type of dance floor your on, you will look poised and comfortable with all the popular dances steps and many variations. It will give you all the confidence you will ever need on the dance floor. This is the fun point in dancing when you don't have to think about anything except enjoying your partner and feeling the flow with the music.
  5. Silver - Silver is a dance standard with a high degree of styling. Flashy movements make this standard stand out on the dance floor. Continuity of movement enables a couple to glide around the dance floor with great sophistication and grace. Technique is very important to develop this type of movement. This is the first true step to an International Style of dancing.
  6. Gold - Strictly for the hobby dancer who enjoys dancing for it's own sake or for the person who enjoys exhibitions. It's intricate patterns are only to be used when both people know what they are doing. Choreography, Styling, Technique and Showmanship are necessities in this standard. The smoothness and control make this a beautiful standard to sit and watch. You had better be prepared to be here a while and work hard if this is your standard, but you will truly be regarded as an outstanding dancer, able to excel in any dance there is.

Class Definitions


Adult Ballet - Ballet builds self-confidence, good posture and strong limber muscles. Whether the student is dancing professionally, or just for recreation, ballet training will enable a student to explore their natural love of movement.

Adult Hip Hop - Whether you’re looking to pick up a few moves, get some exercise, meet new people or just have a lot of fun, we’ve got it all here for you. A genre of dance that incorporates a certain style of creativity, attitude, music, posture, and choreography. This genre stems from early urban influences of rap and the inner city streets where many different ethnic cultures and dance disciplines fused together to form the exciting form of dance known as hip-hop.