Atomic Ballroom Class Schedule — Next 45 Days

Learn the fundamentals of Argentine Tango—connection, posture, and musicality—in this 6-week beginner course. You’ll master the tango walk, ochos, and simple partner patterns while building confidence and flow. No partner or experience required.
Course Details:

Cost: $120 or 6 class credits.
VIP: Included with your VIP Membership but you must commit to all 6 weeks.
Instructor: Shesha Marvin
Commitment: Students must sign up for the full 6-week course—no drop-ins allowed.

Makeup Policy:

You can make up one missed class by attending a Level 1 drop-in class within the 6-week period.
If you miss the last week, you'll have one extra week to use your class credit.

Important Notes:

Enrollment Deadline: Students can join until Week 2 of the course.
No Drop-Ins: To ensure the best learning experience, only full-course participants are allowed.

Learn the foundations of Bachata—the rhythm, footwork, and connection that make this dance so fun and expressive. You’ll master timing, simple turns, and smooth transitions while building the confidence to dance socially and move naturally with the music.
 
 
Course Details:

Cost: $120 or 6 class credits.
VIP: Included with your VIP Membership but you must commit to all 6 weeks.
Instructor: Rodrigo Julian
Commitment: Students must sign up for the full 6-week course—no drop-ins allowed.

 
Makeup Policy:

You can make up one missed class by attending a Level 1 drop-in class within the 6-week period.
If you miss the last week, you'll have one extra week to use your class credit.

 
Important Notes:

Enrollment Deadline: Students can join until Week 2 of the course.
No Drop-Ins: To ensure the best learning experience, only full-course participants are allowed.

Build on your Bachata basics with new patterns, body movement, and musical styling. Strengthen your connection, polish your technique, and dance with more flow, confidence, and creativity on the social floor.
Prerequisites:Students should be comfortable with:

Basic Bachata timing and rhythm
Side-to-side and forward/back basics
Right and left turns
Crossbody lead variations
Simple partner connection and basic body movement



Course Details:

Cost: $120 or 6 class credits.
VIP: Included with your VIP Membership but you must commit to all 6 weeks.
Instructor: Rodrigo Julian
Commitment: Students must sign up for the full 6-week course—no drop-ins allowed.

Makeup Policy:

You can make up one missed class by attending a Level 1 or Level 1.5 drop-in class within the 6-week period.
If you miss the last week, you'll have one extra week to use your class credit.

Important Notes:

Enrollment Deadline: Students can join until Week 2 of the course.
No Drop-Ins: To ensure the best learning experience, only full-course participants are allowed.

This 6-week Bachata ConRi Style: Foundations (Level 1.5) course focuses on technique and mechanics so your social dancing feels clearer, smoother, and more intentional. You’ll break down connection, tension, positioning, weight transfer, and timing, then apply it to turns, footwork, and clean styling that translates directly to the social floor. By the end of the course, your Bachata will feel more controlled and confident as a lead or follow.
Prerequisite: Comfortable with bachata basic step, inside turns, and outside turns.
Course Details:

Cost: $120 or 6 class credits.
VIP: Included with your VIP Membership but you must commit to all 6 weeks.
Instructor: Wei-en Chen
Commitment: Students must sign up for the full 6-week course—no drop-ins allowed.

 
Makeup Policy:

You can make up one missed class by attending a Level 1 or Level 1.5 drop-in class within the 6-week period.
If you miss the last week, you'll have one extra week to use your class credit.

Important Notes:

Enrollment Deadline: Students can join until Week 2 of the course.
No Drop-Ins: To ensure the best learning experience, only full-course participants are allowed.

Brand new to Kizomba? This 6-week progressive course is designed just for you. Each week, you’ll build skills step by step—learning how to move smoothly with a partner, understand the music, and gain confidence on the dance floor.
Course Details:

Cost: $120 or 6 group class credits
VIP: Included with your VIP Membership (must commit to full 6 weeks)
Instructor: Rome David
Commitment: Full 6-week registration required—no drop-ins allowed

 
Makeup Policy: You may make up one missed class by attending a Kizomba 1 drop-in within the 6-week period.
Important Notes:

Enrollment Deadline: Students can join until Week 2 of the course.
No Drop-Ins: To ensure the best learning experience, only full-course participants are allowed.

This progressive course is designed to teach you the foundational moves and techniques of Lindy Hop, the joyful and high-energy swing dance born in the 1920s and 1930s. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident dancing basic 6-count, 8-count, and Charleston patterns with a partner.
 
Course Details:

Cost: $120 or 6 class credits.
VIP: Included with your VIP Membership but you must commit to all 6 weeks.
Instructors: James Bianco & Megan Aveni
Commitment: Students must sign up for the full 6-week course—no drop-ins allowed.

Makeup Policy:

You can make up one missed class by attending a Level 1 drop-in class within the 6-week period.
If you miss the last week, you'll have one extra week to use your class credit.

 
Important Notes:

Enrollment Deadline: Students can join until Week 2 of the course.
No Drop-Ins: To ensure the best learning experience, only full-course participants are allowed.

This course is for dancers who have completed Salsa 1 or have a basic understanding of Salsa fundamentals. You'll build on your foundation with new patterns, styling, and refined lead/follow technique. It’s the perfect bridge between beginner and intermediate, designed to elevate your social dancing with confidence and flair.
 

Prerequisites:

Basic Salsa timing and rhythm
Forward and back basics
Right and left turns
Crossbody lead
Inside turn for follower / outside turn for leader
Basic partner connection and lead/follow technique 


Course Details:

Cost: $120 or 6 class credits.
VIP: Included with your VIP Membership but you must commit to all 6 weeks.
Instructor: Rodrigo Julian
Commitment: Students must sign up for the full 6-week course—no drop-ins allowed.

Makeup Policy:

You can make up one missed class by attending a Level 1 or Level 1.5 drop-in class within the 6-week period.
If you miss the last week, you'll have one extra week to use your class credit.

Important Notes:

Enrollment Deadline: Students can join until Week 2 of the course.
No Drop-Ins: To ensure the best learning experience, only full-course participants are allowed.

Cross train your social dancing with Ballet.  Discover how to move from your center, how to stretch your body from the floor, and how to develop elegant arms.  This technique class is for all levels.
 
No partners needed. Total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

American Tango is a social and competitive ballroom version of Tango, danced primarily in the US and Canada.  
 
No partners are required and total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

American Tango is a social and competitive ballroom version of Tango, danced primarily in the US and Canada.
 
Prerequisites: Basic, promenade left, corte.  

No partners are required. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Argentine Tango 1 is for anyone learning and reviewing the fundamentals of Argentine Tango through the basics. We work on a variety of steps, refining their tango connection and understanding the “Tango Walk”. If you are new to Tango, start here.
Total beginners are welcome and no partners are needed.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Argentine Tango is a close embrace social dance with traditions in Buenos Aires, but is now danced all over the world.
Prerequisites: Forward and Backward Ochos and molinetes (turns both directions).
No partners are required. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

This Tango 1.5 class rotates topics each week. The Level 1 class beforehand will prepare you for the Tango 1.5 Rotating Tango Topic of that week:

Vals - Learn to dance in 3/4 tango waltz time.
Milonga - Learn to dance fast tempo tango with Candombe rhythms and Traspié.
Ganchos - Learn when, where, and how to use tango "hooks."
Parada/Pasada - Stop/pause your partner's foot, pass over, and options for sandwiches.
Barridas - "Sweep" your partner's foot.
Calesitas - Follower becomes the center of a "carousel" and leader walks around.
Boleos - Leader redirects the follower to create a "whip."
Sacadas - Displace your partner's leg for a rhythmic & visual effect.

Enrich your tango vocabulary & catch them all!
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Argentine Tango is a close embrace social dance with traditions in Buenos Aires, but is now danced all over the world.
 
Level 2 Prerequisites: Forward and Backward Ochos, parallel walks, cross-system walks, molinetes (turns both directions).
 
No partners are required. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Argentine Tango Technique is an all-levels Argentine Tango class designed to hone the intricate footwork, posture, and fluid movements essential to this passionate dance form. Emphasizing solo exercises, the class offers a comprehensive approach to improving technique for dancers of all skill levels.
 
No partners needed and all levels are welcome.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Argentine Tango dancers switch between Tango, Vals, and Milonga music at social dances. This class focuses on the basic steps of Vals (Waltz in Spanish), a tango dance with an open embrace, long lines, and lots of turns.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Argentine Tango dancers switch between Tango, Vals, and Milonga music at social dances. This class focuses on variations of Vals (Waltz in Spanish), a tango dance with an open embrace, long lines, and lots of turns.
 
Prerequisites - 8 step basic, grapevine turns in both directions.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Argentine Tango is a close embrace social dance with traditions in Buenos Aires, but is now danced all over the world.
 
Your tango walk is your trademark.  You will spend many years learning, developing, and mastering your tango walk. This class is all levels and every student should plan to join this class.
 
No partners are required and total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

ATOMIC Cherry Bombs Rehearsal

$99/month
VIP and punches not included

“B-side Boogie” West Coast Swing Social every Monday with alternating DJs Eliza and Hans. 
 
Cover charge: $16 or get in for free if you take a group class or private lesson beforehand. 10 cover charge punch cards avail for $120.
 
 

Bachata is a sensual, rhythmic dance style and music style developed in Dominican Republic since the 1960s, and is now a popular social dance shared all over the world.
 
No partners needed, and total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Bachata is a sensual, rhythmic dance style and music style developed in Dominican Republic since the 1960s, and is now a popular social dance shared all over the world.
No partners needed, and total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Bachata is a sensual, rhythmic dance style and music style developed in Dominican Republic since the 1960s, and is now a popular social dance shared all over the world.
Prerequisites: Basic step, left turn, right turn, half turn, outside basic.
No partners needed. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Learn to backwards Skate with confidence by following our step by step method. Teaching backwards skating is one of Leo and Marsha’s specialties.
 
Skates required. We do not provide skate rentals. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Balboa is a close embrace swing dance from Newport Beach in the 1940s, characterized by smooth shuffling footwork, kicks, and turns. Total beginners are welcome, and no partners are required. 
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Balboa is a close embrace swing dance, originally from Newport Beach in the 1940s, characterized by smooth shuffling footwork, kicks, and turns.
Total beginners are welcome and no partners are required. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.
Entrance into the Bobby McGee's Dance Party included with the purchase of this group class.

Balboa is a close embrace swing dance from Newport Beach in the 1940s, characterized by smooth shuffling footwork, kicks, and turns.
Prerequisites: Must have a basic understanding of Up-Hold & Down-Hold Basics, Lollies, Basic Turn, Out & In, and Come Around. 
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Must be comfortable with basics, ad libs, lollies, out & ins and throwouts. Be comfortable dancing socially to various tempos and have experience with improvisation/musicality.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Each week your instructor will guide you through a few of the basics of the different ballroom and rhythm dances and relate them to each other. Over time this class will prepare you to dance the basics of all the main ballroom dances such as Cha Cha, Foxtrot, Waltz, Samba, Rumba, East Coast Swing, Tango, and more.We encourage you to learn to lead and follow. No partners needed. Total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class. 

This class will hone your basic ballroom skills and improve upon them.
No partner needed. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

DJs Doreen and Ken play a mix of very danceable music for all the Ballroom dances including Waltz, Cha Cha, Bolero, ECS, WCS, Samba, Tango, Rumba etc. This weekly event is one of the longest running and most popular social ballroom dances in the country.
No partners are required and total beginners are welcome to join.
Cover charge: $16 or get in for free if you take a group class or private lesson beforehand. 10 cover charge punch cards avail for $120.
Please register on our app or website and then simply tell us your name when you come into the studio.

As part of Ballroom Shuffle, the event will feature a special workshop with Melinda Piekstra, a professional smooth competitor and Head Judge for the Jack & Jill. This is a great chance to start the day with strong ballroom training before heading into the contest and social dance.
Melinda brings high-level ballroom experience, technique, and insight to the floor. Whether you are competing, social dancing, or attending the full event, this workshop is a valuable way to sharpen your dancing, build confidence, and get into the right mindset before the evening begins.

By registering, your entry includes competing in all Jack & Jill contests - Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, and Rumba - as a Follow, plus entry into the special workshop with Melinda Piekstra and the social dance later that night. If you choose to compete in only one or two contests, just email us ahead of time or let us know at the front desk on the day of the event.

By registering, your entry includes competing in all Jack & Jill contests - Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, and Rumba - as a Leader, plus entry into the special workshop with Melinda Piekstra and the social dance later that night. If you choose to compete in only one or two contests, just email us ahead of time or let us know at the front desk on the day of the event.

Learn the handful of essential techniques that can improve your experience with all of the ballroom dances. This class is great for anyone who wants to rapidly improve their dancing in all the ballroom styles at once for social dancing, competition for show performances.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

New to Blues dancing? Start here. This beginner-friendly lesson will walk you through the basics, help you connect with the music, and get you comfortable on the dance floor. After class, stay for a welcoming social dance with traditional and contemporary DJ’d Blues music.
No partner or previous Blues dance experience needed. Come dance with us!
SCHEDULE8:30 Beginning Blues Dance Lesson9:15 Social Dance with DJ’d Music

Belly Dance Performance with Rhea Raqs is a weekly drop-in class for dancers who want to train with purpose and bring more confidence, polish, and presence to their movement. This class blends technique, musicality, and performance-focused training in a supportive, empowering environment.

Each week you’ll sharpen your fundamentals, explore expressive styling, and build the kind of stage-ready energy that makes your dancing feel intentional and alive—without the pressure of committing to a full course. Come consistently or drop in when you can, and leave feeling stronger, more confident, and more connected to your body and the music.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Belly dance is a Middle Eastern dance style that incorporates movements with isolation of the chest, hips, and stomach. No partners are needed! All levels are welcomed to this belly dance class! In this course, you will learn the foundational moves of belly dance such as shimmies, hip drops/lifts, chest circles, etc.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

This course will build on the foundational moves and teach students how to integrate them into combos, choreographies, and improvisation.
 
Prerequisite: Students with fundamental knowledge of the basic moves such as hip hits, hip lifts/drops, hip circles, chest circles, shimmy, omis, snake arms, undulations, figure 8s, and weight shifts are highly encouraged to participate in this course.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Bobby McGee's is back! Celebrate the legacy of Southern California Swing Dancing with Nick Williams! Revisit the vibe of dancing all things Swing with Bobby McGee’s monthly at Atomic Ballroom from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. This is a place for all Swing styles and all levels.

Bolero is a slow, beautiful, expressive dance that combines the dance patterns of Rumba with the rise and fall action of the Waltz. It is danced to music in 4/4 time, at a tempo slower than Rumba. Bolero is the slowest of all the American Style Rhythm dances.
 
Prerequisites: Basic, open break, underarm turn, left side pass, crossovers.
No partners needed. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

 

Unleash your inner star in our Broadway Jazz class! Learn essential jazz techniques while embodying a new character every week. Boost your confidence and bring the magic of musical theater to life through dynamic body movement and expressive storytelling. All levels welcome—let’s make some Broadway magic together!
No partners needed. Total beginners welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Get ready to shimmy, shake, and sparkle in Burlesque Level 1! Learn the basic movements and techniques of classic burlesque, build body awareness, and boost your confidence. This class focuses on improv, allowing you to explore your unique style and expression. It’s all about creativity and confidence—let your personality shine! Open to all levels.
 
Total beginners are welcome and no dance partners are needed. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Ready to level up your Burlesque game? Burlesque Level 2 takes your performance to the next level with choreography, storytelling, and audience engagement. Each week, explore a new burlesque routine influenced by various dance styles and musical genres. Plus, every month we’ll work with a different prop—January features gloves! You can borrow a prop or bring your own. Burlesque Level 1 or other dance experience recommended.
Prop of the Month:

January: Boas
February: Jackets
March: Gloves
April: chair
May: Corsets
June: Scarves
July: Hats

Check with your instructor for future prop details, and come ready to get creative!

No dance partners are needed. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

American Cha Cha is a lively, playful social dance with origins in Cuba.
 
No partners needed, and total beginners are welcome! Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

The Collegiate Shag is a high-energy partner dance done primarily to uptempo swing and pre-swing jazz music. "Shag" itself is a very broad term used to denote a number of dances. Today we have tacked on the "collegiate" portion because it was popular amongst the college crowd.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Collegiate Shag is a high-energy partner dance from the 1930s, danced to mid and uptempo jazz music from the 1930s-1960s. In this class, you'll learn techniques to dance fast and smooth, tandem variations, combos, textures, and musicality.
 
Prerequisite: This is a level 2 class, so dancers must know and be comfortable with the Collegiate Shag basics.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Shag 3 will be mixed between reaching and facilitating. We will be exploring more advanced concepts like musicality and advanced connection.
Prerequisites: Student should feel comfortable in closed and open positions with double time rhythms, reverse kicks, breaks, 2-3 independent stylings, body shapes and aesthetics.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Country Two Step is an energetic, smooth, progressive partnered dance usually danced to country music.
 
This class rotates each month progressively from level 1 to level 1.5 to level 2.
 
No partners needed, and total beginners are welcome! Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Country Two Step is an energetic, smooth, progressive partnered dance that progresses around a dance floor. This class changes each month between level 1, level 1.5, and level 2; please read the prerequisites for each level.
Level 2 Prerequisites: In addition to the 1.5 prerequisites, 1 1/2 outside turn, 1 1/2 inside turn, sweetheart/cuddle/hammerlock.
No partners needed! Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

All levels welcome. Put your roller skating to music by learning dance moves such as dribbling, crazy legs, downtown along with short fun line dance routines.
Wear your wrist guards, please.
Skates required. We do not provide rental skates. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Learn technique and patterns appropriate for competition in ballroom dancing paired with drills and exercises that can help you improve your dancing quickly for DanceSport competitions. Train to compete Am-Am or Pro-Am. You can take these classes to train even if you don’t plan to compete.
 
Total beginners welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Learn technique and patterns appropriate for competition in ballroom dancing paired with drills and exercises that can help you improve your dancing quickly for DanceSport competitions. Train to compete Am-Am or Pro-Am. You can take these classes to train even if you don’t plan to compete.
 
Pre-Requisite: waltz box, basic twinkle, rhumba box, cross over breaks, under arm turn.
 

Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

East Coast Swing is a 6 count version of swing dancing based on standards of social and competitive ballroom dancing.
Prerequisites: basic with triple steps, outside turn, inside turn.
No partners are needed. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Fast Feet Fridays is a place where we can cut loose to high tempo swing music. This will be happening at least once a month and will be hosted by Sarah Stembridge. Entry gets you into the social dances in the Main Ballroom, Loft, B1, & B2 rooms.

Pain relief and realignment for dancers.
Feldenkrais is a mobility modality that connects the dots between movement, proprioception, and emotion. Basically you’re going learn to use your body better for dancing, life, or to relieve pain. The group classes are really fun and meditative.
Whether you’re a new or seasoned dancer, recovering from pain or injury, or just looking to improve your overall mobility, this class offers a gentle yet powerful way to enhance your movement journey.
In these Feldenkrais® For Better Movement classes, you’ll be gently and slowly guided through a series of mindful, exploratory movements aimed at increasing your body awareness and refining your movement patterns. Each class is a journey into how you move, helping you find more ease, flexibility, and coordination in everyday life and on the dance floor.
With Darcia—who brings over 30 years of experience, including her background in pain management, stress reduction, and teaching in the dance department at Chapman University—you’ll also discover how these gentle lessons can transform your dancing, movement, and your life!
This class is appropriate for anyone looking for more active mind/body movement with specific application to balance, posture, and dancing.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing.Bring your own mat & curiosity!Appropriate for all levels, most classes require getting up/down from floor.
Register ahead using the ATOMIC Ballroom app or website, or register in person 15 minutes before class time at ATOMIC's front desk. All students should check in at ATOMIC Ballroom front desk before heading to Suite J.
The Feldenkrais Method was developed by Dr. Moshé Feldenkrais (1904–1984), a Ukrainian-born Israeli physicist, engineer, and martial artist. Its origin is a unique blend of high-level science and martial arts discipline, born out of a personal crisis in the 1940s.

American Foxtrot is a slow, smooth, progressive ballroom dance usually danced to big band vocal standards.
 
No partners needed, and total beginners are welcome! Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Fusion has a foundation in Blues and invites those from Latin, Swing, or other partner dance backgrounds to dance to modern music in a friendly environment. Classes will lean into the groundwork of connection and offer variations in styling.
 
No partner is needed. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Fusion has a foundation in blues and invites those from Latin, swing, or other partner dance backgrounds to dance to modern music in a friendly environment.

International Cha Cha comes from the Cuban dance called the Cha Cha Cha, and is named so for the sound the feet that the dancers make. It has quick and agile footwork to accentuate the smooth body action that it borrows from its sister dance Rumba (Music: Tito Puente- Miami Beach Cha Cha Cha).
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class. No partner required!

International Jive is an adaptation of the swing dances US soldiers brought over to Europe during the 1940’s. It is a fast and energetic dance that is characterized by its accented second and fourth beat of the music (Music: The Honeydrippers-Rockin at Midnight).
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class. No partner required!

The International Quickstep is a fast-paced, lively ballroom dance known for its light, bouncy movements and quick footwork.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

The International Waltz is a graceful and elegant ballroom dance characterized by smooth, flowing movements and a distinctive "rise and fall" action. Danced to a 3/4 time signature, it features a strong emphasis on timing, balance, and control.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

This Intro to tango class is scheduled before the "Milonga," our monthly Argentine Tango formal social dance on the 1st Sunday of every month. We hope to prepare you to have some dances in the evening.
 
No partners are needed. We will rotate. Total beginners are welcome.
 
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

This class is specifically designed for those with no dance experience. The term Ballroom encompasses 20 plus different dances and can seem like a lot to learn at the beginning. In this class you will learn the very basics of body movement, starting from individual actions and develop into simple partnering skills.
 
No dance experience needed and no partner is required. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Learn the most fun steps and patterns that every swing dancer must know. Single time basic, outside turn, inside turn, and circle. No dance experience is needed and no partner is required.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Competitors will register to dance in Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, or any combination of the three dance styles. Each style will follow the same Jack & Jill format. Dancers register individually as a Lead or a Follow, not as a couple. Partners will be assigned at random during each stage of the contest, giving dancers the chance to show how well they can connect, adapt, and dance with different partners in the moment.
Quarter-Finals: Each style will begin with a quarter-final round made up of 1 to 4 heats, depending on the number of entries. In each heat, dancers will dance three 60-second rounds, each time with a different randomly assigned partner. At the end of the quarter-finals, judges will recall the top dancers to move on.
Semi-Finals: Recalled dancers will return for the semi-finals, where 12 Leads and 12 Follows will compete in each style. This round will be divided into two heats, and dancers will again rotate through three 60-second rounds with different randomly assigned partners. Judges will then recall the top 6 Leads and top 6 Follows for each style.
Finals: In the finals, the top 6 Leads and top 6 Follows will be randomly partnered. Each final couple will dance a 45-second spotlight round on the floor alone. Finals for both Waltz and Cha Cha will take place during the evening social dance, followed immediately by awards.

Competitors will register to dance in Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, or any combination of the three dance styles. Each style will follow the same Jack & Jill format. Dancers register individually as a Lead or a Follow, not as a couple. Partners will be assigned at random during each stage of the contest, giving dancers the chance to show how well they can connect, adapt, and dance with different partners in the moment.Quarter-Finals:Each style will begin with a quarter-final round made up of 1 to 4 heats, depending on the number of entries. In each heat, dancers will dance three 60-second rounds, each time with a different randomly assigned partner. At the end of the quarter-finals, judges will recall the top dancers to move on.
Semi-Finals: Recalled dancers will return for the semi-finals, where 12 Leads and 12 Follows will compete in each style. This round will be divided into two heats, and dancers will again rotate through three 60-second rounds with different randomly assigned partners. Judges will then recall the top 6 Leads and top 6 Follows for each style.
Finals: In the finals, the top 6 Leads and top 6 Follows will be randomly partnered. Each final couple will dance a 45-second spotlight round on the floor alone. Finals for Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, and Rumba will take place during the evening social dance, followed immediately by awards.

Competitors will register to dance in Foxtrot, Viennese Waltz, Rumba, or any combination of the three dance styles. Each style will follow the same Jack & Jill format. Dancers register individually as a Lead or a Follow, not as a couple. Partners will be assigned at random during each stage of the contest, giving dancers the chance to show how well they can connect, adapt, and dance with different partners in the moment.
Quarter-Finals: Each style will begin with a quarter-final round made up of 1 to 4 heats, depending on the number of entries. In each heat, dancers will dance three 60-second rounds, each time with a different randomly assigned partner. At the end of the quarter-finals, judges will recall the top dancers to move on.
Semi-Finals: Recalled dancers will return for the semi-finals, where 12 Leads and 12 Follows will compete in each style. This round will be divided into two heats, and dancers will again rotate through three 60-second rounds with different randomly assigned partners. Judges will then recall the top 6 Leads and top 6 Follows for each style.
Finals: In the finals, the top 6 Leads and top 6 Follows will be randomly partnered. Each final couple will dance a 45-second spotlight round on the floor alone. Finals will take place during the evening social dance, followed immediately by awards.

Jive is a lively and energetic partner dance with roots in swing and Latin styles, often danced to fast-paced, upbeat music. It features lively, quick footwork, bouncy movements, and sharp, syncopated rhythms.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Come and learn the Fundamentals and vocabulary of Kizomba. Basic 1, 2, 3, quarter turns, and fundamental patterns that will keep you dancing all night.
 
No partners needed. Total beginners welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Already comfortable with the basics? Kizomba 1.5 is where your skills start to evolve. This drop-in class introduces variations like half turns, salidas (exits) for both leaders and followers, opening flowers, foot sweeps, and “round the world” patterns. You’ll refine your technique, improve musicality, and start developing your unique flow on the dance floor.
No partners needed. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Discover Kizomba, the African Tango! A mesmerizing dance of fashion, sensuality, and explosive rhythm. Experience the allure of romantic and seductive moves that range from simple to sophisticated. Join our dance classes and let the captivating music sweep you off your feet into the world of Kizomba – where excitement meets elegance!

Lindy Hop is the original swing dance from the 1920s-1950s. This class covers 6-count & 8-count moves.
No partners are required and total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Lindy hop is the original swing dance from the 1920s-1950s. This class covers 8 count moves, swing outs, and Charleston.  
 
No partners are required, and total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Lindy hop is the original swing dance from the 1920s-1950s. Now that you know 6 count and 8 count moves, let's start combining them to form fun combos. We will add some variations and get into the nitty gritty of technique.
 
Prerequisites: This class is intended for students who have taken at least Lindy 1 and have a basic understanding of 6 count & 8 count moves.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Lindy hop is the original swing dance from the 1920s-1950s. This class covers variations and styling for 6 count turns and 8 count swing outs.
 
Prerequisites: Tuck turn, inside turn, circle, swing outs.
 
No partners are required. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Ready to level up your Lindy? This Lindy Hop 2 with Mikey & Nikki builds on the fundamentals with fun, practical patterns and technique that make everything feel smoother and more musical.
 
Expect clear instruction on connection, rhythm, and styling, plus plenty of partner rotation and dance time. Great for dancers who are comfortable with the basics and want new material you can use right away. New material weekly, and requests welcome!
 
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.
 

You have a strong foundation of Lindy Hop basics and basic variations and want to explore more intricate details in connection, rhythm, styling, and musicality.
Prerequisites: Comfortable with swingout, swivels, switching between 6, 8 count, Charleston patterns, you have taken Lindy Hop 2 for at least 3 months.

No partners are required. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Go on a deep dive of your dancing with Andrew Jose and Kelly Young. We will explore technique and improvisational movement based on a monthly theme. For experienced dancers, you’ll be pushed to hone your fundamentals and be given new tools to expand your swing dance perspectives. This is a drop in class with topics that will change with each month.
Prerequisites: Must be comfortable mixing 6 & 8 count patterns with ease. Have experience with improvisation and musicality and be able to dance at various tempos. experience with Solo Jazz is also recommended.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

All-Levels Lindy Hop Technique class, where we’ll refine the core elements that make this swing dance so irresistible! From footwork and connection to styling. Master new skills or polish your existing technique.
Students should have a basic understanding of 6 and 8 count patterns.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Get your Lindy Hop feeling good at Lindy Lab, a focused two-hour practice session built for dancers who want time to work, ask questions, collaborate, and get help from mentors in the room. This is not a regular class or workshop. It is a guided practice space designed to help dancers train with purpose.
For the full two hours, the room will be open for practice, feedback, questions, and focused work time with support from Mikey & Nikki and other experienced dancers. You can use the session to clean up something you have been working on, get help with your social dancing, run competition material, ask for feedback, work through ideas with a partner, or simply spend time practicing with more direction than a normal social dance setting.
Session Format11:00 AM - 1:00 PMOpen and guided Lindy Hop practice with Mikey, Nikki, and other experienced dancers available for questions, feedback, collaboration, and support.

Stomp those boots and clap your hands; it's a good ol' fashioned hoe down at ATOMIC Ballroom on Thursday nights. We’ve got two-step and line dance classes all Thursday night so that you can get your country fix. We play a mix of tempos and styles, so you’re ready to get your boots moving with the latest dances and songs. No partner is needed, and no experience is required!

Social dancing in the Main Ballroom for West Coast Swing is a special event with live music. The cover charge is changed for this evening:
Cover charge: $16 or get in for free if you take a group class or private lesson beforehand. 10 cover charge punch cards avail for $120.

Line dancing is a short repeating solo dance routine performed to a specific song or songs usually danced in a social group setting. Learn the basic routines to learn the common steps.
 
No partners needed! Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Line dancing is a short repeating solo dance routine performed to a specific song or songs usually danced in a social group setting. Learn the basic routines to learn the common steps. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.
 
Prerequisites: triple steps, coaster steps, sailor steps, 1/2 turns

What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than dancing with your friends? Join Jonno, Jason, Jacqueline, and Jennifer for an afternoon of fun dancing to your favorite hits! Be sure to bring your lunch or something more to share if you like. We'll provide the music if you bring a few sweet treats to share! Join your host, Jonno Liberman, as he leads our advanced line dance social with a fun mix of classic favorites and popular dances. No partner is needed!
Dance requests can be sent to Jonno@AtomicBallroom.com

Argentine Tango dancers switch between Tango, Vals, and Milonga music at social dances. This class focuses on the variations of Milonga patterns, a tango dance with a tight embrace, fast footwork, and lots of rhythms.
 
Prerequisites, 6 step basic, ocho cortado.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Milonga Rouge is bringing a cool, relaxed vibe to the dance floor with the soft hues of a pink and blue summer sunset. DJ Guillermo Blando will be setting the mood with an irresistible mix of traditional and neo tango.
We are thrilled to feature guest artist Eduardo Santana, an accomplished tango performer, instructor, and prominent event organizer from San Diego who uses his deep academic research to blend tradition and innovation on the dance floor. He will be performing with his partner, Zofia. Come soak in the sunset atmosphere, support our dancers, and enjoy a beautiful summer night of tango!

 
Theme & Dress CodePink & Blue – Dress to impress! Wear your favorite outfits featuring any tone of vibrant pinks and elegant blues

Semi-formal attire and dance shoes required.
No jeans or t-shirts on the dance floor.

 
PRICE:

$20 pre-sale (Pre-Sale ends the night before Milonga)
$25 at the door
$10 with a group class
or 2 Cover Charges
Included with Unlimited VIP Membership 

Sign up for the class and the Milonga using the link below:https://atomicballroom.com/blog/specialevents/milonga-rouge/

We’ve got a Beginner Blues Dance lesson, and inspiring traditional and contemporary DJ’d Blues music.
No partner or previous Blues dance experience needed. Come dance with us!
SCHEDULE8:30 Beginning Blues Dance Lesson9:15 Social Dance with DJ’d Music

Inviting you to join us at our new and improved Practica Rouge, a truly guided 2 hr practica, with three song tandas, weekly guest DJs focusing on only three orchestras each night (including modern orchestras), community potluck buffet, with Tanda Specials and games throughout the night. Multiple instructors and assistants will be on hand to dance with and to get instant feedback on your dancing.
Hosted by Lauren Woods, Jessica Wilbert, and Shesha Marvin every Sunday except 1st Sundays (Milonga Rouge 1st Sundays)

Rockin’ Ballroom is your weekly ballroom dance party at ATOMIC Ballroom, where the vibe is classy, the music is on point, and the community is unbeatable. If you’re a seasoned performer or just love dancing to great music, this night blends training and fun with just the right amount of sparkle.
 
From 8:30 PM to 10:15 PM, we hit the lights and spin approximately 2-minute social dance tracks played by weekly rotating DJs, keeping things fresh and fabulous:1st Monday: DJ Doreen2nd Monday: DJ Adam3rd Monday: DJ Brian4th Monday: DJ Evan5th Monday: DJ Hunter
After social dancing, stick around for our high-energy ballroom competition-style rounds from 10:15 PM to 11:30 PM. These structured rounds include two-minute songs played in traditional competition order with 20-second breaks in between—perfect for practicing stamina, styling, and floorcraft in a supportive setting. And yes, social dancing is still welcome during rounds!
Cover charge: $16 or get in for free if you take a group class or private lesson beforehand. 10 cover charge punch cards avail for $120.

Learn to roller skate, to turn, to cross over, and to stop. All levels encouraged, no experience required. Total beginners welcome!
Lace up and roll out with Atomic Ballroom’s roller skate program. Learn to dance on your skates! It’s a super fun way to work out, to make friends, and to feel inspired. These group class will give you the tools you need to practice throughout the week. Class topics will evolve with the group, so show up and make them your own. Private lessons are also available and encouraged.
Skates required. We do not provide skate rentals. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Rumba is often called the dance of love. It is danced to slow, sensual music with a Latin beat and features a hip action known as “Cuban Motion."No partners are required and total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Salsa is a partnered club social dance characterized by spins and turns to Salsa music. Salsa dancers also often break apart and perform "shine" steps.
 
No partners needed and total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Salsa is a partnered club social dance characterized by spins and turns to Salsa music. Salsa dancers also often break apart and perform "shine" steps.
Prerequisites: Basic in place, cross body basic, outside turn
No partners needed and total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Salsa is a partnered club social dance characterized by spins and turns to Salsa music. Salsa dancers also often break apart and perform "shine" steps.
 
Prerequisites: Basic in place, cross body basic, outside turn

Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class. No partners needed.
This is a level 2 Salsa on one class.

This Practica is welcoming for beginners and everyone attending is eager to work on their moves and get better, so don't hesitate to strike up a conversation and ask someone for a dance! It's the perfect low-pressure environment to ask questions and try new things. You can also sneak a peek at some of our other popular dance styles in different rooms on the same night. It's all included with the price of admission! No partner needed, and no experience required!

American Tango is a social and competitive ballroom version of Tango, danced primarily in the US and Canada.
Prerequisites: Basic, promenade left, corte.
No partners are required. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.
A new series begins every month. We no longer take drop-ins after the second week.

Each month of this series class, your instructor will guide you through the basics of a different ballroom dance. Over time this class will prepare you to dance the basics of all the main ballroom dances such as cha cha, foxtrot, waltz, samba, rumba, east coast swing, tango and more.
We encourage you to learn to lead and follow. No partners needed. Total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.
 
A new series begins every month. We no longer take drop-ins after the second week.

Each month of this series class, your instructor will add to what they taught in the previous month's level 1 series class.

We encourage you to learn to lead and follow. No partners needed. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.
A new series begins every month. We no longer take drop-ins after the second week.

Each month of this series class, your instructor will add to what they taught in the previous month's level 2 series class.
We encourage you to learn to lead and follow. No partners needed. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.
 
A new series begins every month. We no longer take drop-ins after the second week.

American Cha Cha is a lively, playful social dance with origins in Cuba.
No partners needed, and total beginners are welcome! Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.
A new series begins every month. We no longer take drop-ins after the second week.

Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.
 
A new series begins every month. We no longer take drop-ins after the second week.

Weekly rotating DJ's plays an eclectic mix of swing music perfect for dancing East Coast Swing, Lindy hop and Balboa, and Collegiate Shag.
No partners are required and total beginners are welcome to join.
Cover charge: $16 or get in for free if you take a group class or private lesson beforehand. 10 cover charge punch cards avail for $120.
Please register on our app or website and then simply tell us your name when you come into the studio.

Learn to dance with your body, arms, legs, and feet in the style of West Coast Swing.  This class is intended to compliment your partner dancing.
 
All levels, including beginners and advanced dancers, are encouraged to take this super fun class.
 
No partners are required. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

April: Lead and follow techniqueMay: Footwork and stylingJune: Musicality and breaks
Add creativity & technique to your swing dancing!These specialty classes are designed for all levels to work on developing their improvisation inside the context of connection and lead/follow. Both beginners and advanced students are encouraged to join and dance together. You'll walk away with new ideas for creating and sharing rhythms. The classes build on each other, but you can drop in on any week.
Shesha has been dancing and teaching Lindy Hop and related swing dances for 30 years and is co-owner of ATOMIC Ballroom. These exact classes and concepts were used to train many of the advanced dancers and teachers at ATOMIC Ballroom over the years. Be sure to join the fun!
No partner needed! Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Join Samantha for a specialty workshop to start your day with clear guidance on musicality, movement, and connection—giving you a clear path for practice throughout the session.
Sunday Study Hall is a choose-your-own-adventure West Coast Swing afternoon; part guided practice, part social tea dance, all in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you want to social dance with friends, work intentionally on your dancing, or get feedback from instructors, you get to decide how you use the time. This is not a traditional class and not a rigid structure. Come as you are, dance how you want, and engage at the level that feels right for you.
 
*Note: All levels welcome. You will not be able to use ATOMIC Ballroom credits for this event. Comfort with basic West Coast Swing fundamentals is recommended.

Sunday Study Hall is a choose-your-own-adventure West Coast Swing afternoon; part guided practice, part social tea dance, all in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you want to social dance with friends, work intentionally on your dancing, or get feedback from instructors, you get to decide how you use the time. This is not a traditional class and not a rigid structure. Come as you are, dance how you want, and engage at the level that feels right for you.
*Note: All levels welcome. You will not be able to use ATOMIC Ballroom credits for this event. Comfort with basic West Coast Swing fundamentals recommended.

Swing Shift Fridays is your new go-to spot for an unforgettable night of Lindy Hop and Swing dancing! Whether you're a seasoned dancer or brand new to the scene, this weekly event at Atomic Ballroom is the perfect way to let loose, meet new people, and groove to the best swing tunes around.
Join us every Friday night for an evening filled with high-energy music, fun social dancing, and a welcoming community of dancers. Our experienced instructors will kick off the night with a beginner-friendly lesson, followed by open social dancing where you can practice your moves, make connections, and enjoy the infectious rhythms of swing.
Swing Shift Fridays is the ultimate way to swing into the weekend!

Weekly guest DJs play a mix of R&B, Blues, and modern hits perfect for dancing West Coast Swing.  This weekly event is hosted by US Champion Ben Morris and is considered one of the foremost social dances in the world for West Coast Swing.

No partners are required, and total beginners are welcome to join.
Cover charge: $16 or get in for free if you take a group class or private lesson beforehand. 10 cover charge punch cards avail for $120.
Please register on our app or website and then simply tell us your name when you come into the studio.

Curious about doing both roles on the dance floor? In this open-level Switch class, students will learn how to smoothly switch between leading and following across the variety of Swing dances.
 
We’ll focus on clear communication, adaptable technique, and practical patterns that make role-switching feel natural, fun, and confident, no matter your experience level. Open to all levels.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

The Viennese Waltz is the oldest of all the ballroom dances and is characterized by sweeping, graceful turns that rotate and move across the floor.
 
No partners needed, and total beginners are welcome! Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

The Waltz is a smooth ballroom dance characterized by its “rise and fall” action, in 3/4 time.
 
No partners needed and total beginners are welcome. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

The Waltz is a smooth ballroom dance characterized by its “rise and fall” action, in 3/4 time.
 
Prerequisites: Basic box, progressives, twinkles, and underarm turn.
No partners needed. Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

The perfect starting point for beginners. This class covers the fundamental patterns and techniques of West Coast Swing, including the sugar push, side pass, underarm turn, whip, basket whip, and starter step. No experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm.
 
Week 1- 6 Counts Sugar Push, Under Arm Turn, Left Side PassWeek 2- 6 Counts Connection and Starting the DanceWeek 3- 8 Count WhipsWeek 4- 8 Count Baskets
 
No partners needed and total beginners are welcome! Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.
 
In this class, we recommend that all students learn to lead and follow regardless of gender roles. Students will rotate partners throughout the class.

For dancers who have mastered the basics and are ready to build on them. This class refines technique and connection, while introducing all forms of turns.
Prerequisite: Must know all Level 1 basics: sugar push, side pass, underarm turn, whip, basket whip, and starter step.
 
Week 1- 6 Count Inside Turns/ Free TurnsWeek 2- 6 Count Outside Turns/ TucksWeek 3- 8 Count Whips - Inside/Outside TurnsWeek 4- 8 Count Baskets - Inside/Outside Turns
 
No partners needed! Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.
 
In this class, we recommend that all students learn to lead and follow regardless of gender roles. Students will rotate partners throughout the class.

A bridge between Level 2 and Level 3. This class focuses on concepts such as compactions, extensions, basic rhythm variations/syncopations, and introducing music theory.
 
 
We rotate through these 12 subjects for 3 months and then start over from the top. To move into level 3 students must be proficient in all topics below.
-Basic Foot work variations-Basic Foot work syncopations-Compactions / Rock and Go's-Extensions
-Basic musicality, counting 8s hitting 1-Basic movements to accent 2s-Basic Body/ Arm styling-Hand Changes
-Basic Folds-Dancing in Closed Position-Double turns-Basic Patterns Everyone Should Know
 
Prerequisite: Must at least be comfortable with inside and outside turns on all basics. (Recommended: A full month of Level 2 before attempting this class.)This class also serves as the audition for Level 3. Students must demonstrate proficiency before moving up.

 
No partners needed! Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.
In this class, we recommend that all students learn to lead and follow regardless of gender roles. Students will rotate partners throughout the class.

West Coast Swing is an evolving social dance enjoyed all over the world. Dance to the latest hits as well as Rhythm and Blues.
Prerequisites: Be comfortable social dancing with your Starter step, send out, sugar push, whips,  side passes, and tuck turns.  
No partners needed! Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

Take your West Coast Swing to the next level. This class introduces more intricate patterns, variations, and advanced connection techniques. It’s designed for dancers who are comfortable with all fundamentals and are ready for more technical challenges.
This is an audition-level class. In order to audition for Level 3, you must take Level 2.5 and tell the instructor at the beginning of the class that you intend to audition. Once the instructor approves you for Level 3, inform the front desk so they can put a note on your account.
 
In this class, we recommend that all students learn to lead and follow regardless of gender roles. Students will rotate partners throughout the class.
 
Please arrive 15 minutes early for your class.

For dancers looking to refine their skills at a high level. This class is designed for those actively competing or looking to improve their competitive and social dance skills.
Prerequisite: 1 WSDC point or audition required. Social dancers are welcome.
For details on the audition process, please see the Level 4 audition description on our website.