Learn to Dance in Solana Beach: Your First Lesson, Made Easy.
A private first lesson with a champion-trained instructor. No partner, no experience, no pressure.
5.0 on GoogleMost of our students started with zero experience.
- Since 1947
- The Fred Astaire method: structured lessons, certified instructors
- Private first lesson
- One instructor, one student or couple, nobody watching you learn
- Reply within one business hour
- We answer during studio hours, Mon-Fri 12-9, and call back the same day
Your Champion Intro Lesson
Reserve your intro lesson. It takes 30 seconds.
- A private first lesson built around your goals
- Meet your instructor and see the studio
- Leave with a simple plan and exact pricing, explained once, no pressure
Booking by phone
(858) 209-8402Prefer to talk? Call us: we answer during studio hours, Mon-Fri 12-9, and call back within one business hour.
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“John is wonderful! Very patient and welcoming and makes it easy to relax and have fun even with my two left feet.”
Who this is for
Complete beginners
“most of our students started here”
Couples
“a date night that goes somewhere”
Singles
“your instructor partners with you”
Anyone with an event coming
“wedding, gala, cruise, reunion”
Why Fred Astaire Solana Beach
Champion-led
Instruction overseen by Jonathan Roberts: former World and US Ballroom champion, 7 seasons on Dancing With the Stars.
A proven method
The Fred Astaire curriculum: structured, certified instructors, visible progress since 1947.
A studio that feels like a club
Group classes and practice parties turn lessons into a social life.
How it works
Tell us your goal (form or a quick call).
Take your private intro lesson.
Get your plan, with clear pricing, explained once.
Your first lesson is easier than you think
You don't need a partner, experience, special clothes, or confidence to get started.
- No partner needed
- No experience needed
- Nobody watches you learn
- Wear whatever is comfortable
- Your pace, always.
Student reviews
What local dancers say
Five out of five stars.5.0 average on Google, 17 reviews
The atmosphere is welcoming, upbeat, and incredibly supportive… thoughtfully structured and tailored to the student's goals.
They meet you at your level, help you progress at the right pace, and genuinely care.
Beautiful, clean, and such a positive energy. Every lesson feels encouraging.
Meet the Solana Beach team
John Swiger
Ballroom Dance Instructor
About John
John brings more than two decades of ballroom experience to every lesson, with a specialty in Latin and American Rhythm. He began teaching at 16 and has spent the past decade helping dancers across Southern California. His encouraging approach helps social and competitive dancers build strong foundations and greater confidence on the floor.
Ksenia Stavrica
Ballroom Dance Instructor
About Ksenia
Ksenia began dancing at five in Kazan, Russia, training and competing in Latin and Standard before expanding into American Rhythm in the United States. She enjoys helping everyone from complete beginners to experienced competitors, with a special passion for singles, couples, and wedding students.
Jasmine Petrasic
Owner and Pro-Am Ballroom Competitor
About Jasmine
Jasmine is the studio owner and an accomplished Pro-Am competitor in American Rhythm and Smooth. Before entering ballroom, she managed psychiatric programs and worked in business development, experience she brings to creating meaningful student progress and supporting the physical, emotional, and social benefits of dance.
Visit the studio
Visit the Solana Beach studio
- Address
- 140 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Suite 100, Solana Beach, CA 92075
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 12:00-9:00 PM
- Phone
- (858) 209-8402
- Parking
- Free parking
2 minutes from Fletcher Cove.
Serving Solana Beach, Del Mar, Encinitas, Cardiff, and Rancho Santa Fe.
Questions
FAQ
How much do lessons cost?
Programs are built around your goals and schedule, so pricing varies. At your intro lesson we explain exact pricing once, clearly, with zero pressure: no games, no surprise pitches.
Do I need a partner?
No. Your instructor partners with you, and group classes rotate partners. Many of our students start solo.
I have two left feet. Honestly, can I do this?
Yes. Teaching absolute beginners is what our instructors do all day. There is no audience and no judgment: just you, your instructor, and simple first steps.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 12pm to 9pm. Submit the form on a weekend and we will call you first thing Monday.
What should I wear?
Comfortable clothes and smooth-soled shoes. Nothing special is needed for your first lesson.