Best Ballroom Dance Instructor Oakland Near Me

4worldlovers: The Ballroom Dance Teachers Academy is a state licensed post-secondary education program.

Licensed by the New Mexico Department of Higher Education, The Ballroom Dance Teachers Academy @ Sol Ballroom is the most robust, licensed Ballroom Dance Teacher Education program in the World. Offering ongoing courses, training intensives, certification intensives, individualized programs and more in all styles and levels of partner dance.

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We know what it takes to get you dancing in no time!

Steps on Toes envisions a world in which dancing is natural to everyone...even those with three-left-feet!


Where people break into spontaneous dance with strangers whenever the music motivates them, inspired by street musicians or the music in the aisles of grocery stores. Because when people have joy in their lives, they contribute more joy to the world.


We specialize in teaching introverts with two-left-feet to learn to dance.

Wedding Dance Lessons for a Magical First Dance! At Steps on Toes, we offer Wedding Programs that are custom designed for each wedding couple, to make that dream day even more special.


Swing Dance is FUN and we love it! At Steps On Toes, we teach various Swing Dance forms. Whether you wanna learn Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Shag or West Coast Swing.

Get your Salsa Dance Lessons at Steps on Toes! Being one of the most popular Social Dances out there, Salsa is fun to learn, but most important, fun to dance!

This Energetic and Vibrant Dance, Cajun/Zydeco is known for drawing a happy crowd, and our Cajun Zydeco Dance Lessons are no different. We’ll show you how to bring the fun to the dance floor.


Find out how fun and exciting it is to learn Ballroom Dancing. From American Style to Latin Style you can learn to master dances such as The Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Merengue, Samba, Tango, Cha Cha and more.


Fun and Easy to dance to, Country Western goes well with social nights out, making a perfect dance for beginners.

"This was honestly 3 of the most unforgettable minutes of my life. We made it a point to be present and have fun, and thanks to you that was easy and beautiful. Thanks so much for helping us have the best day." Danny and Carl

"We had a lovely time getting to know LaurieAnn during our first lesson. It's clear from the first 90 minutes of working with her she KNOWS her stuff..." Keri M.

Dancing does not come easily to me and my fiance had almost zero experience. Laurie Ann not only taught us the dance moves, but explained the process from a mental point of view--how the brain learns. She gave us some great tips about practicing the dance steps in our heads to strengthen the brain when we weren't physically dancing. She was also great at finding little shortcuts and manageable moves for us to play with to spice up the routine.

LaurieAnn is one of the most brilliant and funny teachers we've ever had in and outside of dancing. It is clear that she is not only knowledgeable of the art of dance but also the psychology of dancing with a partner.

We had been planning on doing a swing dance for our wedding in the summer, and wanted to find someone local to teach us who had a flexible schedule. We sent Laurie Ann a YouTube video of a dance we liked to the music we wanted to use. Right off the bat, Laurie Ann gave us a lesson on the differences between lindy hop and the easier east coast swing, with detailed recommendations on how we should proceed in preparing for the dance.

We custom design our wedding dance lessons so each individual, regardless of skill level can execute that First Dance with style. NO MATTER what dance skills you have (or don't have), we’ll give you the confidence you need to successfully execute that First Dance on your wedding day.

LaurieAnn is the instructor at Steps On Toes, which is one of the highest rated dance studios in Oakland on Yelp. She has been teaching dance for 39 years and has had the honor of teaching alongside one of the most famous Lindy Hop dancers of all time, Frankie Manning.