My husband and I reached out to Soho Dance to get dance lessons for our first dance at our wedding. We got assigned Lucia, and it truly was the best thing that could have happened to us. I think we had a total of 6-7 classes, but after the second class, we had the entire routine down - it was all just about perfecting it. Lucia came up with the entire dance, after we expressed our song and vision to her. She even edited the music. She was so friendly, her schedule was so flexible, and she took advantage of each minute of every class. We really lucked out with her. She is so incredibly talented, and it shows. Our wedding was about a month ago and people don't stop talking about our first dance. The choreography was so amazing. It should also be noted that neither myself not my husband are dancers in any way! Thank you Lucia! Do not think twice about using her for your first dance choreography. Our friends are going to use her too! read more

Soho dance was the place I first really started to learn to dance. It has been my home and a place of community and learning. The thing I love most about there is that they have is tic toes that will teach you the skills and the foundations do dance while still making it fun. I need a balance of technique and fun and they deliver! I have had the esteemed pleasure of working with and competing with many of the instructors, I've learned a multitude of dances, had incredible support and the most fun I've had pretty much anywhere. Dance itself can be almost addictive once you jump in and boy what better place to get those endorphins in while learning than at a place like this? I went from knowing virtually nothing and feeling very overwhelmed (in a good way) about any partner style dance, (I also didn't have a background in other forms of dance) and threw myself in entirely to then be at my first salsa competition a year later. I'm so glad I made that investment. I've warned lifelong friends and memories. They have knowledgeable teachers, kind staff, a wonderful space and always something fun going on. I have worked with the owner, Raul, the amazing Artem, the show stopping Yesenia, the bubbly Deana, the sassy Jackie and many others during my time there. The knowledge and experience I now possess makes me feel comfortable in most dance settings, socially or otherwise. If you're looking for a place to learn and have fun...this is it! read more

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Thanks to Katie, my husband and I crushed our first wedding dance!! She took two amateurs and made us look magical. Thank you Katie for helping make our wedding so special! read more

what an amazing place the vibe is so awesome clean healthy energy there. I hope to check it out next time. I'm in LA again.

Lucia choreographed my first dance with my husband in 2-3 sessions and she hit it out of the park! We got so many compliments on our dance and had the best time learning it. Would highly recommend for any and all wedding dance/ choreography! read more

Positive: Raul is efficient. Doesn't waste time. You learn good sequences. Very sarcastic, funny, quirky sense of humor. Negative: Mis-scheduled me twice for a private. Sequence when broken down are repetitive moves that from previous classes. A little more creativity would be nice. Never remembered my name even after the first mis-schedule. read more

When I say that classes at this studio have changed my year, is kind of an understatement. I've been attending classes at Soho Dance LA since March. I had been looking for a place to take salsa lessons for a couple of months and had not been able to find a studio that gave classes on weekends. I finally found Soho through the Mind Body app and just going through their website, I knew this was the right place for me. For the past four years I've struggled with severe depression, not being able to make it out of bed on most days, having to take months off of work at a time; it wasn't pretty but I'm happy to say that I am in a better place now and that's partly because of this studio. Usually what weekends meant to me was that I couldn't get out of bed, my doctors suggested physical activities but nothing motivated me ... until I started attending classes with Raul Santiago who is the owner of the studio and an AMAZING teacher. After one class, I started, for the first time in years, looking forward to my weekends. I found myself waking up excited on Saturdays. I had a reason to get out of bed and leave my house. Raul's such a talented dancer and finds unique ways to motivate his students - not an easy feat because I suck at salsa btw - but he encourages you with sincerity. I have since then started taking Latin Hustle with Raul - where I also suck - and it's just as rewarding. I would recommend this studio to everyone. Oh! Almost forgot... they also have monthly socials that are SO much fun! read more

I absolutely love this place! Initially came to one of the social events last summer and signed up for a private class trial with Raul. During the initial session we discussed my dancing goals. I explained that I am not interested in competing or performing, would like to become a great social dancer and be able to easily follow. Have been addicted to Soho ever since. I take both group classes and privates. Classes are fun and challenging at the same time. Raul is amazing and created a wonderful team of very talented and passionate instructors!!! Raul introduced me to Latin hustle and Cha cha shines. Joel is also one of my favorites. Love his Bachata classes and salsa, bachata styling. Highly recommend Soho dance studio to all my friends and family! read more

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I love Soho Sherman Oaks. Great teachers. Tons of class offerings. Couldn't ask for a better community. I have had the pleasure of learning from Raul, Yesenia, Deana, Ryan, Joel, and Lucia over the past year. Such a fantastic experience, highly recommend. Home away from home read more

Fantastic place to dance! I've been taking both group classes and private lessons from this studio for over a year now in salsa, ballroom, and hustle. The instruction is top-notch; I tried two other local studios before finding Soho. The facility is great, the front staff is friendly and well-trained, the group classes are fun and dynamic, and private lessons are top notch in terms of instruction. I have worked with the studio owner Raul, as well as Yesenia, Daisy, and Ashley for private lessons. Everyone has been incredibly positive, patient and respectful. They are consummate professionals who care deeply about their students. I've learned how to dance far quicker than I ever thought I would (I no longer look like a baby giraffe on the dance floor). Above all, what I think Soho offers is a sense of community and camaraderie that is rare to find in LA. I always leave the studio is a better place than when I arrived. I highly recommend trying it out. read more

Lucia choreographed our wedding dance and it was so much fun! She has an amazing energy and is such a fun, encouraging teacher.

I have been taking dance lessons with Raul Santiago for a few months. He is such an brilliant, creative, positive, and encouraging teacher. Raul has a sense of humor and keeps things fun and comfortable, but also teach you a lot in a short time. He's also remarkable at explaining difficult dance concepts, which I really appreciate. I learn something new every lesson and leave feeling more confident and excited about dancing. Raul takes time to teach the fundamentals, which has helped me tremendously at the beginning. I am so glad I found Soho Dance. Can't recommend Raul & his school highly enough! read more

My fiance, and now husband, and I have been taking salsa class with Jenn for several months. We adore her! Her teaching style, gentle personality, and ability to make a class so light-hearted and fun is amazing. She has really helped us to advance our skills and clean up our steps. We loved working with her so much that we continued with private lessons for our wedding. She choreographed such a fun dance (rumba and then salsa) that we had 100 people on their feet cheering. She worked closely with our level and gave us the just right challenge. It was an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Jenn!!! read more

Came here to do a Salsa and Bachata workshop awhile back, and I decided to come back since the staff are so friendly and welcoming. Learning these dances was not the easiest, but instructors like Erica, JC, and Yesenia made it fun and memorable. I actually go out social dancing now, especially since they made each lessons practical when it comes to going out into the scene. In terms of the space, everything feels simple, straightforward, and vibrant. If you're looking for a new spot to try out and do something different, stop by this location :) read more

I went to an open house at LA Ballroom to find out about their dance classes and exercise classes. I danced many years ago but have been out of the loop for so long that I felt unsure about if I wanted to get back into it. They had an introductory package that was perfect. Reasonably priced and gave me an opportunity to take group class and private. So I signed up for that and couldn't be happier. The teachers are very skilled and make dancing fun. Everyone that works there is so kind, genuine and enthusiastic I couldn't wait to sign up for more. I am really enjoying it and learning a lot! read more

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My fiancé and I have been taking private lessons here with Jonathan and he's been amazing! We both have never partner danced, and Jonathan has really taken the time to help us break it all down. He really is the analogy king, and his patience is unwavering! 10/10 would recommend read more

Came in here for the first time a few months ago and had THE BEST time! Love the environment and the studio! Saw some videos of Michael Angelo's Jazz Funk class on IG and had to take it! Ive already been back 4xs! Michael Angelo is the one! He takes his time explaining the moves and creates an environment for his students that make them want to return. read more

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I love this studio! You are instantly welcomed by the smiling staff members, and students. I have made so many very good friends there. Friendly, knowledgeable instructors give you their absolute best in both Latin and American style. Prices are comparable, with several packages to suit your particular needs, and there are myriad ways to show off your skills, from competition to in-house showcases. Elena shares her own amazing dance technique with excellent master classes, coaching and teaching. She and Rib, totally fun people, infuse their studio with energy and excitement and always have a fabulous activity going. I mean, really, ask them about DANCING ON TOP OF MT. KILIMANJARO! read more

Sunday Argentine tango couple was so much fun to take class with! They kept me laughing with all the ridiculous analogies for dance moves in a heavy accent. I might start speaking a different language as well as learning new dance moves by the end of this lol Their amazing sense of humor made the class go by extremely quick. Everyone was very nice and friendly, and I was glad I didn't have to bring a partner since everyone rotated throughout the class. I will be back :D https://instagram.com/p/BJZeG9zDd6l/ read more

I had the opportunity to take a class today with Cassie; for the Cardio Dance class. She made the class fun and was an amazing work out. I have had trouble finding a class in LA and the Valley where you would actually dance and have a great work out at the same time. She was very flexible regarding my level of knowledge and very attentive with me. I would def go back to take her class! read more

It's my first time at Soho dance school and couldn't be any happier! Took a class with Mr. Michael and he made our class super fun and I learned a lot! Definitely the best dance school! read more

Had the opportunity to take Gina's Zumba class and It was fantastic!! The energy in the class is so positive and the routines are awesome. You definitely won't regret checking it out. You can pay for a single class or for a package deal. Street parking is usually available. I'm definitely looking forward to going back there again. read more

We loved our first lesson at LA Ballroom Dance Studio. Our instructor, JD, was great! He spent the time to understand our goals in coming for dance lessons and really helped us get comfortable with the basics right away. He explained the process very well and was helpful in keeping us on track. We are looking forward to our next lesson ! read more

Lots of group classes to choose from and very often have small attendance, which is great for more one-on-one time with the instructor. We started taking private lessons with Alexander and have seen quick improvement in our dancing ability - he's very patient and breaks everything down so that it's easy to understand. My fiancé went from zero experience in dancing to having a solid grasp on foxtrot, waltz, and is getting the hang of swing, all in just a few short weeks. He even gave us some simple practice steps we can take home with us. We haven't worked with the other instructors yet or done the social dance party, but are looking forward to it! read more

If you've ever dreamed of taking center stage, or just wished to not be a total embarrassment at the next wedding you're attending, LA ballroom studio dance classes are for you. THEY offer many up-and-coming dance style to teach eager learners the moves they've dreamed of calling their own. Check out this fantastic LA ballroom studio dance classes in LA AMAZING!!!!! TEACHERS ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST. read more

For our wedding, we wanted to have a better dance than just swaying back and forth. They set us up with Yulia, and she choreographed us the most beautiful routine! Many of our guests said it brought tears to their eyes! Yulia is an awesome instructor! She made learning the routine fun! Whenever we had trouble with a step, she broke it down and we were able to pick up the step. Not once did we feel awkward. Yulia and every instructor here, were very supportive and encouraging. This is definitely a great studio with very knowledgeable and skilled instructors. If you're looking to impress your wedding guests with an amazing dance, look no further! read more

I suck at Dancing. However did a class with Stefan, and he was a super good instructor, patient and informative. I still suck, but he made it easier to try. read more

I've been taking classes at LA Ballroom for about one year. I've attended group dance classes, private lessons both alone and with my husband, dance fitness classes such as LA Blast, and group dance parties. The teachers are friendly, experienced and highly capable. They make dance class fun and accessible to students and enthusiasts of all levels. Not wishing to leave anyone out, but Jenn, Jonathan, and Alonzo are fabulous teachers who have taught me so much. And Amrita, at the front desk, is always encouraging and helpful with reminders and updates. Elena has chosen her staff well. Each time I take a class, that teacher becomes my favorite. Should you get the opportunity to attend a workshop taught by Elena, by all means go. It is a real treat to experience teaching from a master of her caliber. I only wish I had started taking classes years ago. read more

I've been to DWM Sherman Oaks twice and have been very pleased. I wish they were closer to me so I could dance there more! The first night was their grand opening party, which was a blast. The second was for a private lesson with one of my dance idols, Tony Dovolani! The staff at DWM worked with me to make this happen. It is still one of the happiest nights of my life! read more

I had been a student at another Ballroom franchise for a few years & had followed my dance instructor to LA Ballroom Studio in 2015...& what a happy accident that was! I have loved taking private lessons here & have progressed dramatically during my time at LA Ballroom Studio. Elena (the studio owner/coach/teacher) is the 'real deal' & was the professional, competitive dancing partner with Max from Dancing with the Stars, for several years! She is a compassionate, gifted, expert dancer & has hired Teachers that mirror her enthusiasm & talent. Although they specialize in Ballroom...they also have an excellent diversity of dance genres to offer such as: Hip Hop, Zumba, LaBlast & great kids classes. Check out their calendar! The caliber of the studio & staff here are superior, all teachers are committed & patient in guiding every level of student, from beginning to advanced lessons. If you have ever contemplated taking 1 dance lesson, or just exploring the dance world...you must come to THIS dance Studio!!! read more

I love his dance studio! Signed my daughter up and she loves it....Perfect hours for working parents! The whole staff is wonderful and supper sweet! Would recommend this dance studio to everyone read more

I can't recommend LABDS enough! I've been taking lessons (both group classes and private lessons) for a little over two months here and each lesson is a great time. The instructors are all super friendly and really know how to get the best out of you. If you're struggling with something they will gladly help you to correct it. read more

I love this place for learning to dance. To start off, it feels old school. You walk in and feel like you are about to prepare for Dancing with Stars. My fiancé and I thought it would be a good idea to take some lessons before our big day. And seeing as I can't dance...seemed reasonable. We had visited other studios, but this one had the friendliest staff. Our experience so far has been great! 1 more week of lessons and we should be ready! read more

Yaro is fantastic. He actually got me dancing and finally not looking like a sick duck that's about to drop over. I've been the girl sitting by the wall my whole life wishing I could at least keep the beat. Yaro made dancing seem do-able. Everyone here is so friendly. They have a way of making a newbie very comfortable. read more

Gina's Zumba class is the best! I have been dancing for years and tried multiple Zumba instructors. She is my favorite. Hence I take her classes twice a week at this studio, every week. read more

I love LA Ballroom Studio. This a great place to take lessons. The instructors are great, very friendly, fabulous and fun. I can't say enough good things about everyone there! I planned on taking a few private lessons. Six months have flown by and I'm still part of the LABS family, taking as many class and private lessons as I can and attending the Thursday night socials. Try it--you will love it! read more

Called and paid for a portion of a party that was booked with DWM Dance with Elena. Specifically made clear to only charge a specific amount. A month later Elena decided to charge an extra $200 due to the person she booked the party with cancelled her check. Which has nothing to do with me. So this was "FRAUD" by all means. We did not sign a contract giving DWM authorization to charge our companies credit card months later. I call Elena and by no means was she understanding and basically admitted she charged it and oh well. No contract was in place with party that booked it which makes me feel as if they dont do contracts to save the shadyness of what there company is doing!!!!! read more

We came here for a wedding dance consult and one private lesson. We knew about this place through a Groupon deal. I had a great experience, far more than what I expected. Our instructor Jonathan is very professional and made us feel very comfortable throughout the lesson. Amrita is the receptionist. She is very responsive and she has great dancing experience. She is very nice and willing to work around my schedule to fit the lessons. I'd recommend this place to all my friends!! read more

Poor staff attitude. This ballroom dance studio changed hands fairly recently and it's a shame. The old owner and old staff were polite, customer service driven and experienced. The new owner is rude and his staff is inexperienced. I am looking forward to when the studio changes hands again. Over the decades that I have been ballroom dancing, I have observed the behavior of many a studio staff in a number of states and the ones which don't have a customer focus tend to disappear after a year or two. During the Thursday night socials this studio typically has about 12 students. That isn't enough for critical mass as the students have few dance partner options and I don't see the attendance improving due to the poor quality of management. It's too bad as Sherman Oaks could use another quality ballroom studio option. Hollywood Academy of Dance in Van Nuys is a better option (owned by a sweet woman with a beautiful personality) for those who want to stay close to Sherman Oaks and Arthur Murray (Van Nuys Blvd, near Ventura Blvd) is another. read more