Best dance studio to take partnering classes. Even for a beginner like me when I started I felt comfortable and after a couple classes I was in the swing of things. I tried salsa and really liked it. Fitness classes too- broadway blast and dimitri's dance off are super fun. read more

Azing place to learn salsa, Tango, and swing. The instructors there are too notch and the groups and the privates are very well priced. The interior is very charming, very much a dance studio vibe. There is parking in the back as well as on the street and the Beverly Center. Great place to become acquainted with the dance community. read more

I need salsa dancers and DJ for a wedding client getting married at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel. Thanks to Leslie and her team the dancers and the DJ were a HUGE hit! The dancers did a few routines and then danced the crowd onto the dance floor. Super fun and added beauty to the wedding reception! I highly recommend! Mary Dann Wedding and Party Coordinators read more

We cannot thank Jordi enough for all of his guidance and support putting together our 1st Dance wedding tango. Jordi's music recommendations as well as his eye for choreographing a routine that played to our wedding audience was invaluable. Having also been in class with Jordi for the four months leading up to our wedding, he had a good idea of our ability and coached us into slightly more complicated choreography, knowing that we could pull it off. We highly recommend participating in the weekly group lessons if you're interested in doing a complicated wedding routine. We attended the group tango lessons for three months before booking Jordi for a couple private lessons. To maximize our time and stay within budget, we rented studio space from 3rd Street in order to practice the pieces of our routine before meeting with Jordi to finalize the details. The whole staff at 3rd Street is wonderful, both very accommodating and supportive. We cannot wait to come back for our next season of group lessons. Thank you!! read more

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tango anyone?. I've taken all kinds of dance over the years and the fabulous thing about Third Street is that they always find good instructors that are adept at teaching the basics to the two-left footed, yet still make it fun and challenging for everyone. Argentine Tango, Salsa, Ballroom...specialty dances, all are equally great. What's even better is that a partner is NOT required, you just find a class that meets your schedule, and then just go. Once your hooked after going to one or two classes, it's easy to convince others to go with you. read more

The place looked really nice and the dance teacher for swing seems very pleasant and popular with the students as she had quite a number joining. The way she interacted with the students was wonderful. But the guy who's teaching salsa was rather offensive with hsi comments. Surely, he is a very good dancer, but to be a good dance teacher, he has to make sure to motivate people rather than leave them feeling bad when they leave his class by giving them a barrage of embarassing, insensitive comments! read more

Went to a La La Land choreography workshop with my roommate as a way to go have some fun and get out on a Saturday. We were not disappointed! It was such a fun class and also kicked our asses physically. Our instructor (I forgot his name but he was awesome!) was super upbeat the whole time and kept working us through it, answering any and all questions and repeating the steps when necessary. If we lived closer, I'd definitely come back more often for their other classes. It was a new experience for us both and we loved it. read more

Came here to bust some moves with my two left feet for a hip hop dance class! Nice sized studio. Side street parking. Cool instructor wh has worked with big names like Janet...can't wait to go again and be on time for the next one, lol. read more

Zumba Class with Marisa Schor: Went to the class on Monday, it was like a party! Everyone dancing around everywhere. And Marisa had such energy! It was fun and I felt fit after! If you don't try this class.. you're missing out on the party of a lifetime! I will definitley be back next week and hopefully will see more people! tips - bring water, good shoes, and A LOT of energy!! read more

This is a review of the workout classes only, as I have not taken any partner dance classes at 3rd St Dance (yet!). So this is about Zumba classes with Marisa (Monday and Thursday) and Raul (Tuesday and Saturday), and Leslie's Salsa Blast class (Wednesday and Saturday). Where do I begin? Marisa ROCKS! She has so much energy I don't know how she does it! She inspires you with her fun and challenging choreography and great soundtrack, ranging from (of course) a lot of Latin to Afro-beat and club tracks. Raul makes it FUN. He always has a smile on his face and comes up with awesome dance moves. Zumba is meant to feel like a dance party, not a regular workout, and Raul definitely makes you feel like you are at a party even while you are getting a stealth workout. As for Leslie, she is HARDCORE. She makes you feel like a salsa goddess or god. She is a professional performer and you might think when she is teaching a group class that's not even a partner dance class she might just slack off but no, she does not lose energy for a moment. Her classes will also kick your ass. Salsa Blast, by the way, is a salsa-based aerobics/toning workout. Even though it's not a partner dance class I feel like I am learning some great salsa moves and it's inspiring me to consider taking regular salsa classes in the future. The one thing I really want to emphasize is the diversity of age, body shape, race, etc. that you see at 3rd St dance. This is not a snooty place. People are nice and unpretentious here. The instructors are high energy and the choreography is challenging but there is no judgment if you don't pick things up immediately. Oh, and how could I forget the fantastic receptionist who always has my class card ready to check off as I am approaching the window? read more

my husband and I did the salsa boot camp this past Sunday. pros: *the instructor is amazing. I've taken several classes in the past and she is one of the best. I love how she breaks things down. super friendly and down to earth. *the bathrooms are clean and there is a water fountain * the studio is spacious. cons: *the studio is hot. there's an air conditioner but several fans are needed as well. *towards the end of the class a staff member started taking promotional photos of us. not only was this distracting, I felt my permission should be given to take and use photos of me. i ended up leaving a little earlier because of the photographer. read more

3rd Street is a very cool dance studio. You can take all kinds of ballroom classes for very reasonable prices (I took an 8 week tango class for $88). One of the coolest things about it is that you can recognize some of the rooms as rehearsal studios for shows like So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing With The Stars. Oh yeah, that's right. There isn't much parking right there in front of the studio but you can park at the Beverly Center (a 5 minute walk away) and pay $2 for 2 hours. read more

Nice little dance studio... nothing great about this place except for the people I was actually here with. It's unfortunate that this place had a bit of an ant problem. Ugh...nothing like defending your stuff from dozens of pests. I'll never come back. read more

Have to say straight out that we had a sub for our salsa class, so I'm not sure if it's an accurate experience. But after waiting for the classroom to open in a crowded hallway for 15 minutes, we went in and had a male salsa teacher that lectured us about salsa, rather than letting us practice or teach us anything. The whole class basically stood there the whole time while he waxed (un)poetic about how we would break our hips if we moved them too much, and his personal opinions about teaching salsa. We probably danced for 25 out of 55 minutes. We wanted to ask for our money back. read more

Have taken tango classes with Vladimir at Caltech. He is a great instructor, breaks it down very well, and is a nice guy as well. He and his partner performed tango at an event and were a class act. Bravo! read more

I took Vlad's and Ilona's Argentine Tango boot camp and had a blast! Great music, great instructors at a great studio! I highly recommend!

My wife and I took the wedding bootcamp and 2 private lessons with Larisa after receiving a gift card from family members. We had great experiences with Larisa as an instructor! She was willing to work with our chosen 1st dance song, and encouraged us to try out new moves. Neither of us felt like very strong dancers when we started taking the lessons, but after a few sessions we felt confident and ready to shine on our wedding night - and we did! Despite the pressure of 75 of our closest friends and relatives watching, we pulled off a seamless and FUN first dance. Thanks for your help, Larisa! read more

I love this place. They have been around a long time - they aren't going anywhere. They have great instructors, and very organized and they have amazing parties! Check out their Christmas party! read more

My wife and I rented out 3rd Street Dance for a portion of our wedding reception, and we could not have been more pleased with the result! Leslie, the General Manager, was amazing to work with and helped us customize a 1 hour program for 90 guests. She taught us the cha-cha-cha and allowed us to play some of our own dance music. She was incredibly responsive and warm during the planning process, and she made us feel confident and secure that the event would go off without a hitch. Renting out the studio was totally reasonable price-wise and very well received by guests. If you're looking for something fun to do with a group, just ask for Leslie. read more

Leslie Ferreira is a phenomenal instructor. Her attention to detail and technique are unmatched. She taught me how to dance Salsa and Bachata. Every time I receive compliments on my lead and technique, it is because of her great work. She should be given 100% credit for everything I do well on the dance floor. read more

Took the West Coast Swing Dance Bootcamp here with my husband. I was very happy with what we learned in the 3 hours and find the price of $35 totally reasonable! Our instructor was super knowledgeable and had an easy to follow teaching style. What I appreciated most is that they didn't give us the upsell to join and sign up for classes/packages like some chain studios like Arthur Murray. I think that we will be taking other boot camp classes here in the future. read more

I am really sorry but I bought the 100$ classes package and it was a waste of my money . They have this old system of attendance and most of the time they wouldn't find my name . The class are for older people and honestly I wish it was better . The location is great though read more

My husband and I took some dance lessons here before our wedding because we didn't want to look like complete buffoons during our first dance. We signed up for the wedding bootcamp as well as two private lessons with Larissa. Neither of us have much experience with dancing, but our instructor made things easy for us. The bootcamp taught a lot of great basics, and within two private lessons Larissa helped us choreograph a very basic but lovely routine for our first dance, so we wouldn't just be shuffling in place for three minutes. She was kind and helpful and willing to work to your level -- and the dance turned out pretty well the day of. We'd recommend this to anyone who'd like to get some practice in before the wedding! read more

My husband and I booked a private wedding package for our first dance. Larisa was our teacher and was a pleasure to work with. She was extremely patient with us and broke down the choreography step and step. We really enjoyed learning from her and the dance was a success. All of our guests were really impressed and entertained. Thanks Larisa and 3rd St dance. read more

I've taken salsa lessons here for almost 4 years. Great instructors. Flexible schedules. And the Monday class with Javier is incredible. For "advanced" dancers, that's where I go to really challenge myself. read more

Leslie has improved the Third Street Dance Studio with a variety of new classes and teachers. I love her passion for dance and her genuine inspiring personality. She really cares about you as a dancer, whether you are a beginner or professionally trained. The studios are spacious and clean. No wonder this where Dancing with the Stars is filmed. Latin Social Dancing Nights are fun too ! read more

I like it here! The staff was really great. I wanted to learn the lead part and they made me feel completely comfortable. Instructors were great and easy to follow. I've never been into dance but I think that's gonna change. Everyone is friendly I love it! :) read more

I just took a Kizomba class with Berta. She is quite simply the best. She taught us the steps and was phenomenal in her knowledge and capacity to communicate the technique and detail. But even more importantly, she enthused the entire class with her spirit, her energy, and her undertanding of the dance and the culture of the dance. read more

Even before beginning my dancing class, 3rd Street showed me they were special. I wanted to know what kind of shoes to wear and I got a free "class" over the phone in choosing the right shoes for ballroom dancing - smooth soled (not rubbery) - you want to "glide" but not slip. They keep their wood floors ideal for dancing there with a smooth, but not slippery, epoxy coating. It's no wonder DWTS sends people here for lessons! read more

My husband and I took lessons with Larissa to get ready for our first dance. We did the Wedding Bootcamp and then came back for 2 private lessons. It was totally worth it. We still felt a few jitters dancing in front of our friends and family, but it was so much better with the awesome choreography and feedback that Larissa provided! read more

Todd was fantastic helping me and my fiancee (one of us a beginner, one of us very rusty) create a dance routine for our wedding. He was patient, friendly, and truly seemed to want us to have a great result. We highly recommend him. read more

My fiancé (now husband) and I had the BEST experience at 3rd Street Dance! We were complete beginners, and needed to prep for our wedding, so we took the Beginning Ballroom Class with Larisa (we did 7 of the 8 lessons). Larisa is the absolute best teacher imaginable. She was so patient with all of us. There were 6-7 couples, all ages and types, and all at various beginning levels. We then took private lessons, again with Larisa, and ended up with TWO choreographed dances for our wedding. We brought down the house that night, and had so much fun! I cannot recommend enough taking dance classes here - it's such a great couple activity, and it's the perfect wedding or event prep. read more

Great dance studio with convenient location and friendly staff and instructors. I took tango and salsa classes there. Vladi is great for tango! His Tuesday night practicas are one of the most fun places to be during the week. Very roomy and clean. There's a class for anyone there with and without experience! Come check it out! read more

Before I ever walked into this studio I took some entry salsa and tango classes at other places around LA. For some reason I just wasn't having fun and the instructors were all over the place. What makes this place stand out is Leslie the instructor. She's got that teaching energy that just makes you get it and makes learning fun. I've taken Cumbia and Salsa classes with Leslie. Recently tried to take more classes and gave another place a chance since it was in Pasadena where I currently live. Nope, I just didn't feel it. I'm quite happy to take the drive down to 3rd st. A good instructor really makes a big difference. read more

This place is really great. I am taking beginner tango here and Vladi, the instructor, is just excellent. He doesn't just show you the steps. He tells you what to think about, common mistakes, how to balance it so you learn to execute each move perfectly. There are also practice sessions after class to which other dancers come and they are nice enough to dance with beginners (well, in any case, the men are nice enough to dance with cute beginner girls) so you can really work on what you've learned in a real dancing setting. They have a lot of other instructors of a really high level like Josie Neglia, who was one of the founders of LA Style Salsa, Ron Okubo, who is a professional dance competitor, Leslie, who is just super energetic and performs all over the world too. Plus they film the practice sessions for Dancing With the Stars in this studio so you get to see a few dancers and celebrities every once in a while. read more

Go here if you want to be a Black Belt, or if you just want to have fun and check it out. The group classes are a good way to do either. Getting good at dancing like you want to requires repetition and time, neither of which can be achieved if you are feeling like your venues is not good, or the people in it don't vibe well. Peri's got the game down. She has quality instructors, who have major skills, AND plenty of fun motivated students to dance with. You are going to need fun, committed people if you're serious. My hard core classmates invited me to dance parties all over LA. Many students came when I was practicing there, and whether they got the bug and stayed forever or not, all seemed like good people. I never had a bad teacher there. If anything, I thought every one was awesome. Getting any really difficult move down was simply a matter of asking. read more

I was renting space there have done so for years never had any issues from old owner the new women there is truly not professional at all was rude to my students tried to charge me more fee after I paid months in advance she told me I would have three parking spaces that also was not true she has shown our group a truly unprofessional side of the entertainment industry! Our group of people have come from far and near .Our group of 30 people we truly disappointed ! That's now how you treat people how have given you business for years!!!!!!!!!!!!!I should have know with all the other bad comments written about the new owner and studio itself but I believe in giving it a chance for myself! read more

3rd Street Dance was my first official "dance home". Before coming here, I'd bounced around in different dance classes sporadically around Los Angeles. This studio was the first place that not only offered a great selection of classes but also a sense of community. The people who work here and the students who take classes are the friendliest bunch of dancers you could ask for. Although I no longer take classes here regularly since I moved further west, I love coming back for their monthly socials to see familiar faces and to meet new people. read more

I have been coming to 3rd Street Dance for over 7 years now, as time permits. Sure, there are other places around, but as the saying goes, "it's not so much the place, it's the people". It's the people that are dancing and the atmosphere (created by the people) that keeps bringing me back. There is a nice eclectic mix of people. Some of them are like pros that have been devoting years, with passion that is simply contagious. Others are new and fresh, with uncertainty and lack of skill. However, those who are new will get plenty of help and support; I know I did when I first started from scratch. I've taken tango and salsa lessons there. Felt very embarrassed at first, but with much help from the instructors as well as other members, I think I have improved to where I can confidently dance and more importantly enjoy dancing. Much kudos goes to the instructors whose down-to-earth mannerism has facilitated my love of dancing (not to mention the skill). Their eons of experience and understanding of the teaching process really makes a difference - I'm a testament to that. In short, if you ever thought of trying to improve your dancing or just simply enjoy yourself, I highly recommend the this place... or rather it's people. read more

i took swing, the teacher was horrible didnt even care whether anybody got the steps or not. there are too many people per class. just a horrible experience i dont understand how an instructor with a class full of poeple did successfully teach one person read more