I have been coming for the afternoon social dance everyday latterly . My favorite place ever . Nice price . read more

Lai Lai Ballroom & Dance Studio - Watched dance show march 14th . One of my friend was performing . - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Alhambra, California

Lai Lai Ballroom Dance Studio is more than just a studio -- it's a community filled with passion, drive, and heart at every step. I danced here for five years and during that time, I was fortunate enough to win two championships in my category. But beyond the trophies, what made my experience was the environment. From the moment you walk in, you're met with positive energy and genuine encouragement. Peers uplift each other, cheer each other on, and admire one another's progress. It's rare to find a space where ambition is so deeply rooted across all ages, yet balanced so beautifully with support and camaraderie. The studio itself is spacious and thoughtfully designed, especially considering that it's one of the few in the area without a large beam awkwardly planted in the center of the floor. That means you get the freedom to move, spin, and perform routines without restriction. What makes Lai Lai even more special is its story. This locally owned family business was born from the grandmother's love for ballroom dance. That love blossomed into a sanctuary where people of all walks of life could come together to learn, grow, and share in that same joy. You can feel her spirit and legacy in every corner of the studio. To this day I believe she still dances occasionally. If you're even remotely curious about joining this beautiful dance family, I highly recommend attending one of their events. They host fantastic showcases that highlight both student and instructor performances just to see what you're getting yourself into. Though I've since retired from dancing, the good and the bad, Lai Lai was my home for five years. This studio doesn't just teach dance -- it cultivates passion, fosters community, and celebrates every little victory along the way. read more

A stunningly updated space with high-end touches and a welcoming community--all at a price that makes enjoying dance easy and accessible.

My kids love these classes! The instructors are patient, encouraging, and make learning fun. The newly revamped studio is bright, safe, and has a really big space for kids to move and explore. Highly recommend for any parent looking for a fun, high-quality class! read more

This studio is home to many of the top ballroom & Latin teachers, coaches (both world and nationally decorated). I marvel at how lucky we students are to find such talented and caring professionals. Whether students want a showcase, to train for competitions or simply learn the basics of dance, the teachers are top notch. Lai Lai has a spacious floor and friendly staff with group classes and private lessons galore. Lai Lai also has amazing showcases during April and November with brilliant themes such as Under the sea, Barbie, etc . My Latin teacher, ilie has been a patient, meticulous and fun guide in my dance journey. Well worth a visit!. read more

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Great studio with a long history of beautiful dancing. Highly recommend. Very nice front desk and welcoming teachers.

This is a great local ballroom studio for people wanting to learn all types of ballroom dance. The dance floor is huge with plenty of room for multiple lessons going on at the same time. There are some afternoons or evenings that have social dance hour, so you might want to find out when those events are... whether you want to attend at those times, or you want to avoid scheduling a lesson during those times, Lol. Many years ago we had a bad experience when out of the blue, the management decided they did not want children dancers in the studio. My son was training in ballroom in preparation for a competition. His partner was actually the professional ballroom teacher's daughter. But we were forced to go to another studio to dance. Needless to say, that was not a good experience. However, I understand that management has changed, and now, under the direction Brenda, it has a much friendlier atmosphere and routinely there will be young students training there as well. Definitely this is a training ground for a future professional competitors, as well as a great place if you want to be motivated or inspired by seeing what others can do, as well as take their group lessons. read more

After they did the remodel, the place has gotten a lot more vamped up with energy. They have such a great stage atmosphere with a large dance floor to dance. Never feels crowded! They hold super large show events which are well organized. read more

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Best teacher and students . wins many awards from all over the world. Keep up LaiLai. read more

The LaiLaiBallroom is a good place to practice dance and social dance. The ballroom also has Show Dance party twice a year. This year it will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday, 4/15/23. read more

I have been here several times and my wife takes her private lessons here. It's a large space and many high level professionals teach and rent floor space at this location. The dance instruction is top notch. It is mostly International style and you should have some dance experience before attending. There are some serious dancers here and if you are just starting out, this might not be the place. It's an excellent place to hone your skills in ballroom dancing. The dance nights are just ok, most people are coupled up but it's a good time to practice. Pros: Large floor, professional instructors, side practice area, lots of seating, parking, floor rental great for pros. Cons: Aesthetics could be updated. Not great for beginners or social ballroom dancers. read more

Great location with lots of parking , the teachers are top notch professionals with 10+ years of experience . Anybody who wants to learn Ballroom or Latin should visit this place . read more

Look for Larry! lOOk fOr Larry! He is the best dance teacher I never ever met. Patient, friendly, everything detailed and he is a very cute guy :) read more

Lai Lai Ballroom & Dance Studio - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Alhambra, California

We visited the studio for the first time on a Wednesday. We were there to have a good time dancing and not taking any lessons. The space is big, actually it seems too big to me. It does not give you a feeling of warmth and coziness by any means; you can feel lost in this large space. The space is divided (by tables & chairs) into seating/eating, dance floor, and practice area. The dance floor is nice and big. There were about 10 couples on the main dance floor, of which there were about 3 couples that kept practicing all night. There were about 5-6 couples who stayed practicing in the Practice area. The music was Chinese; the volume was too low from where we sat. They turned up the sound when we requested but then turned it soft again, maybe someone complained. We did not like the music; it lacked excitement or clear rhythm to dance. The dancers were mostly or all using the International Style Ballroom and not American. The dancers zoomed from one spot to another, even at times going in the wrong direction (against the traffic). They seemed to lack dance etiquette, bumping or almost bumping into us without apologies; in fact they even acted somewhat annoyed by us being in their way. The overall atmosphere was stuffy, opposite of relaxed; the people were so uptight. We were glad to visit a Chinese dance floor. It was certainly an experience. We will never come back to this place again, for sure. read more

4 months after I read my first review after attending only class, I am happy to report that I have been attending their group classes every week since then and also took some privates as well and the quality is as good as it gets! During the heat wave, there was plenty of A/C to keep us all cool. They have great deals if you pre-purchase group and floor fee cards. It totally makes the best deal money wise. I like that the staff is friendly and also that they have large bathroom stall with chair so you can easily change if you need to. Happy customer here! read more

Lai Lai has 26 years of history and has produced many ballroom dancing champions. Me and my wife have been practicing in Lai Lai for at least 10 years. If you like international Standard and Latin styles, this is the place to go in east LA. There are many high level dancers and teachers. The Tea Dance and Tue thru Sat Night Dances are very dim light social events. In these parties, Chinese musics were played mostly, with a few Int. Std. songs. Don't expect too much during these social dances. Monday night is our favor all Int. Std. dances with bright lighting and fewer dancers. Lai Lai's large smooth cushioned wooden floor without any interior column is wonderful and easy on our feet. However, due to the age and non-stop usage, the floor started to have uneven settlements, it can use a resurfacing job. The bathrooms need to be totally rebuilt to meet sanitary requirements. read more

The mirror isn't too clean, has lots dust and finger prints, but the dance floor is pretty big. I come in regularly for my private lessons. Hope they clean mirror more often. read more

I like this studio. Their dance floor is pretty big, compared to ones nearby. But most importantly, I like their selection of instructors. They are all very professional and damn good at what they do. Not to mention hot! ;) read more