Shawl-Anderson Dance Center

Located in Oakland at 3630 Telegraph Ave, The Omni Movement - Dance Studios offers West Coast Swing, Bachata, Zouk, UrbanKiz, and Kizomba in a clean, well‑maintained space. Reviews praise a warm, welcoming community and top‑tier instruction in small to medium classes that encourage practice, feedback, and social dancing with friendly, supportive members.

Danspace in Oakland offers dance and music classes for kids and adults at 473 Hudson St. The welcoming space features a friendly front desk that learns names and instructors who emphasize correct technique and steady movement. Reviews praise instructor Lisa as wonderful and engaging, and highlight Music Together and kid-friendly classes that make the studio a lively, family-friendly community.

Located at 2885 Ettie St in Oakland, In Lak'ech Dance Studio offers salsa, bachata, merengue, kizomba, and more, with beginner and intermediate series and drop-ins. The space is praised as a welcoming, judgement-free community where leads and follows can switch roles, and where maestras are professional dancers. Queer Sabor parties and open, inclusive events underscore a vibrant, BIPOC-friendly dance scene.

Located at 3600A Telegraph Ave in Oakland, The Big Open Space Dance offers theater-focused youth dance classes, including beginner options for 13-year-olds. Reviews highlight supportive, high-expectation instructors, a positive environment, and a strong sense of community that helps young performers grow in musical theater dance. One review raises safety concerns, reflecting mixed feedback.

Trilliant Studios LLC is a dance hall and event venue in Oakland, located at 130 Linden St. Reviews highlight a spacious venue with bright lighting, a wooden floor, and a welcoming vibe. It hosts salsa workshops and open studio celebrations, including Salsamania events, with coffee, tea, snacks, and free parking. Jan, the owner mentioned in reviews, helps create a warm, dance-friendly atmosphere.

Oakland Pole + Dance offers a welcoming, gender-neutral space with a padded workout floor and abundant natural light. The studio provides a diverse lineup from beginner to advanced, including pole, silk, and lyra, taught by instructors such as Jazmyne and Sable. Reviews note friendly staff, small class sizes, and a party-like, inclusive atmosphere—especially in Sunday twerk classes.