They gave me a free trial private salsa class with Sarajane and, honestly, they got me right there. One class and I was hooked enough to buy a whole package -- that's how good it was. Sarajane is something special. Beautiful, talented, gorgeous, funny, elegant (ok Im obsessed), truly a goddess. Her energy fills the room the moment she walks in -- joyful, fun, and completely contagious. What sets her apart is how she breaks down technique in a way that actually clicks. No confusion, no frustration, just real progress you can feel. Now I actually look forward to Mondays (never thought I'd say that), I'm dancing three or four times a week, and I've even started going to socials at the Lighthouse with people from class. So glad I found the studio! read more

They have a variety of dance classes you can choose from. They have salsa, swing, ballroom, and more. The staff and all the dance instructors are super nice too. I took a couple of dance classes and really enjoyed it and look forward to trying more classes. Their classes are beginner friendly and easy to follow as well. You Can Dance Studio also offers renting for parties and events. My friends have rented the studio space and they have a really nice space to rent out. They have plenty of space and they also have nice lights on the wall! They also have Bluetooth speaker too. The staff was really nice in helping us and answering any questions we had on renting the space. My friends was really happy with renting the space and will rent again for a future event. Overall I would highly recommend this place for taking dance classes and renting the space Parking: They have street parking available and most street parking is free after 6pm. read more

My fiancé and I were nervous about our first dance and were looking for a dance studio and instructor who'd help us prepare for our special day. We are so glad we went with You Can Dance Studio-- Cole has been fantastic throughout the entire process. His patience and creativity took our collective zero dance experience, and shaped us into more confident partners, ready to celebrate our love as we venture into the next chapter of our lives. Thank you, truly, from the bottom of our hearts. read more

Working with Sarajane at You Can Dance Studio was a great experience. She choreographed a beautiful routine for our first dance for our wedding that we received so many compliments on. My husband was a little apprehensive about learning a full choreographed dance, but from the very first lesson, Sarajane made everything feel easy and approachable. Not only did she help us with the choreography, but she also created a custom music cut for us. She took the time to tailor the choreography to our skill set, offering us different options for lifts and making sure we were always comfortable and confident with the moves. Lessons with Sarajane were always fun and full of laughter. We would highly recommend working with Sarajane if you are in need of a choreographer for your first dance! read more

The instructors here put the dancing first so you get high quality courses and lesson. Sarajane and Vlad are passionate teachers that are easy to follow and learn from but will also push you to get better and test your limits. read more

This review is very much long overdue! I started going to the studio for the group salsa lessons in Spring of 2024. As an introvert, this is a great studio filled with friendly fellow students and great instructors! Sarajane is a great teacher, especially helpful when I was super new and taking the beginner salsa classes. Plus every sub (Konstantin and Cole) that I've had when she was out was also great! I've even been lucky enough to have a couple of lessons with Anna herself too, which was very intimidating but provided me so much growth! Cole subbed one of the intermediate salsa classes once, and he told me more about private lessons after class. I started taking private lessons with him in January, and it's been phenomenal!!! My growth in salsa was exponential!! Granted I still have things to learn, but it has been great to get one on one attention and focus on the movements I specifically needed help with. I've also learned other styles with him - some bachata, country two step, and Argentine tango! Cole has been instrumental in my progress as a dancer. He's the best mix of tough love and encouragement, especially when I get in my head. He even convinced me to do some performances at the monthly socials and the annual showcase. As someone who has multiple sclerosis and I sometimes struggle with my balance and other MS related symptoms, I never ever would have thought I would be dancing like this when I started taking classes. One of the things I have very much appreciated about Cole is that he understands how I learn and pick up concepts so he adjusts the way he explains things to me when I don't understand the first or second time. I love Cole! And everyone else at the studio makes it fun to be there! read more

With 10 lessons before our wedding, Cole made us feel so confident in our first dance! And we had so much fun in the process. We highly recommend Cole at You Can Dance Studio! read more

We came to YCD to take lessons for our wedding first dance. we worked with Cole and had the most amazing experience. we came in just wanting to learn a few moves to not look stupid and Cole had an incredible choreographed dance for us by the end of 2 lessons. We both had never danced before. Cole made the whole experience super fun and something we looked forward to. could not recommend Cole more. 10/10 experience! read more

My daughter loves Ballroom and it is hard to find places to train in the genre. So glad we found YCD and Cole... professional, funny and good at what he does. You would be missing out if you didn't train with him. read more

My fiance and I absolutely loved working with Cole! He choreographed our wedding first dance in a way that felt very reflective of our personalities. He was so easy and fun to work with, neither my fiance or I have ever danced and by the end of our lessons we felt so comfortable and confident in our dance! Would highly recommend YCD and working with Cole! read more

My fiancé and I have been working with Cole to prepare for our first dance at our wedding. Cole makes the process fun and easy!

When we came to YCD studio, my fiance and I were stomping all over each others feet whenever we tried to dance. Cole is patient and passionate about teaching dance and I can't believe how far we improved in just a few sessions. We booked a 10 lesson pack and by the end of it I think we are going to feel great going into our first dance! read more

We worked with Cole for our wedding and not only did he help us to progress super quickly with everything he made it so fun in the process. We went to one other studio and the experience with Cole was so much better and we learned so much more even on day 1! Highly recommend for anyone wanting to improve for their wedding! read more

We did 5 wedding dance lessons with SarahJane and it was so incredibly helpful! Not only did she teach us a basic waltz quickly she also gave us exactly what we wanted a handful of moves that we could organically sprinkle in so that we didnt have to worry about missing a move (yes they will absolutely teach you a fully planned out dance this is just what we wanted) the moves that she taught us helped not only during the dance but they also helped for our first kiss and the poses helped us during our time with our photographer. Thank you for all of your help!! read more

You Can Dance Studio - Dance Studios Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

Great studio for wedding dance preparation. Convenient and affordable - we had a blast consider coming here for wedding dance or otherwise!

We had Sarajane as our instructor, she was amazing. We both had no dancing experience and she put together our first dance. She went above and beyond our expectations! read more

If you are looking for a place to brush up on your dance skills for your wedding, you must come to You Can Dance! We wanted to have something special choreographed for our first dance at our wedding and we were blessed to be paired with Anna, the owner of the studio. We signed up for a package of 10 classes and within that short amount of time, we went from two people who have never taken a dance class, let alone memorize an 8-count before, to basically putting on a fun performance at our wedding. We also brought our parents to our last class where Anna quickly taught us some moves for our father/daughter and mother/son dance. We had so much fun! Anna is extremely talented, a wonderful teacher, and an absolute pleasure to work with. And because of her, we learned how to do a proper dip, which ended up being the best photo of the entire night! We can't recommend this place enough! read more

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Groom here: Let me start by saying if I could give a sixth star I would. I was absolutely dreading having to do my first dance. Historically, I have always been extremely self-conscious and petrified of dancing in front of people; whatever coordination or athletic ability I have, simply disappeared out the nearest exit the moment I was required to dance. Sarajane did a brilliant job of making my wife and I feel comfortable and perfectly tailoring the dance to our ability and the song. Most importantly she made the experience fun! The day of the wedding, the first dance went off perfectly. It was so good fact we had multiple guests of all ages coming up to us asking where we learned our dance. We had numerous engaged couples asking where they could take lessons. Our response was always the same: ask for Sarajane at You Can Dance Studio! Advice: Buy a lesson pack. We did 5. Our first 4 were actual practice/learning the steps and we used the 5th for fine tuning / smoothing out our movements (making us look like we knew what we were doing). Most importantly, practice a few times a week at home. It will make your lessons far more productive. Simply put, the dance lessons went from being my most dreaded weekly wedding activity to the activity I looked forward to the most every week! Bride here! I agree, Sarajane was amazing, and couldn't recomend her more. I love how she set up a meeting with us to learn what type of dance we wanted and then coreographed something that was perfection. We wanted to make sure we knew what we were doing during our dance but not look like we were trying to be professional ballroom dancers. She did such a great job and really made the whole thing so fun. Learning the dance was our favorite part of wedding planning! read more

My fiancé and I contacted You Can Dance about 3 weeks before our wedding in desperate need of dance lessons and choreography help. After a call with Sarah Jane we booked 5 lessons with Konstantin, who was incredible. He came up with an amazing routine for us and made the lessons so much fun. I would recommend this studio to anyone looking to better their dancing skills! My now husband and I hope to continue lessons here in the future. read more

Katya was an amazing dance instructor!! my wife and I learned an intricate dance for our wedding and she helped choreograph all of it and teach us how to pull it off -- all of our guests were so impressed - thank you Katya and You Can Dance studio! read more

This is the absolute best place to get ready for your wedding! My fiancée (now wife) and I bought a package of dance lessons for our wedding and they were one of the best purchases of our wedding season. Katya is an incredible instructor, kind, patient, and makes you feel like family. She choreographed an excellent first dance at our wedding and I couldn't recommend it more. 10 stars out of 5 if it were possible :) read more

Huge thanks to Katya, our wonderful choreographer and dance teacher, for our Father-Daughter wedding dance! A smashing success and highlight of my life. The combination of classic waltz and rough salsa moves were contrastingly spectacular, only to finish it with the inviting Shakira's Hips Don't Lie pop. Too bad we couldn't squeeze the tango part as the dress, as you told us, would not work ;) We're coming back for more! I am now known as a dancing sensation! read more

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Just finished a beginners salsa class with my inexperienced boyfriend.. Matt did an amazing job teaching him the basic steps! He is now on his way to being a salsa dancer :) I would recommend this studio to anyone who is salsa deprived (lol), need a refresher course, or just want to have a blast. Can't wait to come back again!!! read more

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My husband and I had two left feet when we met Katya. In just 5 lessons, she turned us into dancers. We had so much fun learning her choreography to our wedding song. She is very talented, patient, and a great teacher. I would recommend Katya to any couple looking to impress their guests on the dance floor during their first dance! read more

So this place made for a legendary date night!!! Melissa, Sasha, and Katya helped us and they did everything to make our first time as seamless as possible. When we arrived the atmosphere was super professional and even a little intimidating as first timers, but the moment that Sasha introduced himself to us and began our lesson it felt like our new home for dance. We presented with a multitude of options and it was apparent that he was extremely well versed in many forms of dance. We chose salsa and before our 45 minute session was up we had a decent sweat from the reps of our moves! Sasha was hands on and professional every single moment! He walked myself and my girlfriend through our first 32 counts of salsa so now we are in our kitchen prepping for our pro debut!!! I want to give another big shout out to Marissa for her courtesy and assistance while we were there as she went the extra mile to take care of us during our first experience. Ultimately we are going back because of this wonderful group of charismatic human beings and I'm sure they'll take our dancing to a whole new universe! read more

Love, love, love this place. Sasha is beyond amazing: talented, funny, precise. What an experience taking lessons from him. Katya, Irina, Konstantin, Kim and Anna: all of them can we labeled with one word: AWESOME!!! read more

I've been loving the online LIT classes with Anna. The class has definitely been helping build up my core strength and my balance. Proof was when a husky jumped up on me while I was in heels and I didn't even budge. Before I started taking the class, I have tripped over nothing in flat shoes. Another thing I love, is that she'll call you out when she knows you can do more than what you're giving. However, she will also make sure that you don't over exert yourself either. This class has been amazing and even though it's not a dance class, it's designed for dancers and is still helping me towards reaching some of my dance goals. read more

This place is awesome. Katya is amazing. She's so patient and makes you feel extremely comfortable. Go to this place if you need dance lessons!! read more

My wife and I took a series of 5 lessons with Matthew. He was great and helped us choreograph a first dance for our wedding reception. I have never danced before and Matthew really adjusted his training to my skill level (none). This was a super fun experience. The first dance went great. Highly recommend. read more

Fiancé and I were looking for a last minute choreographer for our first dance and Sasha and Katya made us feel comfortable from the first phone call. Scheduling was fast and easy as they were very flexible around our schedules. The first meeting was a 15 minute consultation to review our thoughts and expectations. Sasha took notes and was spouting off ideas from the start. His enthusiasm helped me get pumped up. The consult was followed by our first 45 minute session where we learned some basic waltz moves that we'll use throughout the routine. I appreciate that they started with the basics and added complexity as we became comfortable. Super excited for the rest of our lessons and then to perform the routine at our wedding. Definitely contact these guys if you want to be treated right. read more

I started classes there a few months ago for the Salsa Beginner class and I have to say it is such a fun group! I look forward to my Monday night, Salsa Dance classes! The teacher, Adam, is so patient and adds a variety of choreography that even if you have never danced before or are an experienced dancer (like myself) you never get bored! Here's the thing: Guys, we need more MEN! Don't be shy, c'mon on out, we need you! Trust me when I say this is a beginner class so if you think you have two left feet you will be amazed at how well you can pick up the instruction. The ladies there are so happy when new men join us because it means we each have a partner....the women out number the men and well, it's no fun for me when that happens. So, yes, I do have a vested interest in recruiting more guys to come out ; ) Look at it this way, it is THE only time another man, besides my husband, is physically THAT close to me : D We look forward to having you join us on Mondays at 7:45pm. You can pay as you go or buy a package. The classes are on-going so don't worry about waiting for a new session to begin. It is an ongoing class. Oh, and P.S., the studio is beautiful, clean, professional, and classy! read more

At the last minute last year, my husband-to-be and I decided to take ballroom dance lessons so we wouldn't look like the low Leaderboard scorers on Dancing with the Stars. He, being a professional couch-sitter, and I being a wanna be hip hop star could have been a potential disaster at our first Wedding Dance. We had previously received flyers from this studio, so we scheduled an introductory class. The studio itself is small and cozy. We were paired with Max, a possibly Ukrainian king of all-things-ballroom with a slinky physique and heavily tanned an almost psychedelic golden orange hue. Max began seeing how we moved together then apart. And then he immediately took us into his wedding choreography. After 2 more lessions, we looked and felt pimp enough to pull off this dance in front of our friends and family. AND WE DID IT ALMOST PERFECTLY BUT HELLA CONFIDENTLY with the help of You Can Dance Studio! Dance like nobody is watching you, and if EVERYBODY is watching you the rumba may save your life ; ) read more

Our wedding is coming up soon and we have been trying to find a dance studio. My fiance is a bit picky and he finally enjoyed the instructor found here at the YCD Studio!! Yay! We went to an introductory lesson last night and we both had a great time. The steps were explained in a great way and the instructors were VERY patient. Highly recommend this studio if you are looking to improve your dancing skills or are like us--trying to get your moves down for the "first dance".......... read more

I am a beginner in dance and wanted to try out Ballroom Style dance. I found You Can Dance Studio on the Internet and gave them a call. The receptionist helped me find the appropriate group class for me that suited my schedule and skill level. I went to the class and had a blast!! I wish my work schedule would allow me to go every night. Luckily my package of group classes can be used when I have the time. I even went out to the club and showed off my sweet Salsa moves. There prices were Great and the teachers made me laugh. Matter of Fact I'm going back tonight. I recommend this studio to anyone who wants to get into Ballroom Latin or social dance. It worked for me. read more

My fiancé and I took one group lesson and one private for our wedding. We loved the instructors and had so much fun even though we were both apprehensive. Irina the owner was so fabulous and great to work with. I want to go back just to take some lessons for fun. Thanks again! read more

You Can Dance Studio - Our first dance after lessons - Dance Studios Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

My wife and I took classes to learn a choreographed first dance for our wedding. We absolutely loved Alina and loved learning the Rumba at YCD. Alina was a great instructor. She taught us a lot of really fun moves. She was also really funny. I think her best line was, "Scott, you know the 5 year olds I teach make the same mistake!". Ummm...yeah, THANKS!! :) Alina was really flexible with scheduling appointments around my crazy schedule (I travel for work). And most important, the first dance was flawless! We were actually so well prepared that we were able to adapt on the fly when our DJ played an acoustic version of our first song, rather than the studio version that we'd been practicing. The intro to the acoustic version was different, but we were able to adapt on the fly and we were quickly back in sync with the lyrics.....a big thanks to the excellent (and really fun) training at YCD. read more

Very friendly dance instruction in Ballroom and Latin dances. They have Rueda parties (salsa in a circle) which is rare. I have been taking ballroom classes at the studio with the performance team for half a year. I like the pacing of the class since I have dance experience and can pick up the steps relatively quickly. read more

Great instructors, great experience. The studio is clean and professional. Jonathan and Anna are the most friendliest as well as experienced instructors i have yet to come across. Highly recommended :) read more

I can't give enough kudos to my awesome dance teacher, Matt Mancuso. He's a fantastic teacher...patient and thorough. This is what it takes to progress and move forward in an art that you're learning. I appreciate him so much, and he's taught me that there is yet another hobby I can love if I just believe that I can do it! Thanks, Matt! xo read more

I have been dancing at You Can Dance since July, and I have been so pleased with the studio. The instructors there feel like family. I take private lessons with Eno, and it has been extremely beneficial to me. He continues to help me grow as a ballroom dancer, and even when I don't always get the steps - he never let's me leave the studio feeling discouraged. He's amazing, inside and out. Have to admit that I sometimes get stuck just watching him dance. He's so, so good. I'm also on the performance team there which is run under the direction of Irina and Alina. We've gotten to dance all over the South Bay and both Irina and Alina continue to inspire us to do more and more. Even Anna came down to train us! I feel lucky to have met all of them. You Can Dance has something for everyone - you name it, they've got it. Easily the best dance studio in the South Bay. read more