Dancers on the floor at a Vedanza salsa social in Oceanside
Latin Dance & Kids' Studio · Oceanside, CA

Dance your way
to confidence & joy.

Salsa, bachata and a full kids' dance program in the heart of Oceanside. No experience, no partner, no pressure — just bring yourself and we'll do the rest.

Since 2010 teaching North County150+ dancers every weekAges 2+ welcome
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2010

Teaching North County since

150+

Dancers at every social

25+

Classes on the weekly schedule

Ages 2+

Toddlers through adults

Adults dancing salsa together at a Vedanza social
For grown-ups

Adult Latin Dance

Salsa, bachata, heels and weekly socials. Walk in nervous, walk out hooked.

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Kids posing in a Vedanza dance class in Oceanside
For ages 2–13

Kids & Teens

Ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop and summer camps that build real skill and confidence.

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Why Vedanza

More than steps. It's belonging.

We started in 2010 with one idea: dancing should feel like the best part of your week. Here's what keeps our floor full.

Build real confidence

You walk in nervous and walk out lighter. Our classes are judgment-free, beginner-first, and built so you feel progress fast — on the floor and off it.

Move, sweat, smile

Two hours on a salsa floor flies by. You get a genuine workout — coordination, stamina, posture — without it ever feeling like the gym.

Find your people

Around 150 dancers fill our weekly socials. Couples, singles, first-timers and pros — no partner needed. You come for the dancing and stay for the family.

Adult Latin Dance

Find your rhythm on the social floor.

From your very first basic step to advanced styling, we teach a clear path through salsa and bachata — plus heels, mambo and cha cha. Warm, beginner-first, and no partner needed.

Intro Salsa & BachataSalsa — Level 1Salsa — Level 3Bachata — Levels 1–3All-Levels HeelsMambo & Cha Cha
Dancers laughing at a Vedanza social
Where the city dances

Our weekly socials.

Two nights a week, around 150 dancers fill the floor. Live DJ, a beginner class to warm you up, and zero pressure. Come solo or bring friends — everyone dances.

Salsa & Bachata Tuesdays flyer
Every Tuesday

Salsa & Bachata Tuesdays

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Mariscos El Pacifico · 702 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084

Salsa & Bachata Sundays flyer
Sundays

Salsa & Bachata Sundays

4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

CoLab Public House · 2129 Industrial Ct, Vista, CA 92081

Kids & Teen Dance Program

Where young dancers grow up dancing.

Structured, age-based classes from first steps to serious technique — ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical and hip-hop for ages 2 to 13.

Mommy & Me

Ages 2–3

Music · Movement

Parent-and-child classes that introduce toddlers to music, movement and coordination. Comfort, balance and confidence from day one.

Pre-Dance

Ages 3–4

Ballet · Tap · Tumbling

A gentle, structured intro to ballet, tap and tumbling. Builds coordination and foundational skills — no experience necessary.

Mini

Ages 5–7

Ballet · Jazz · Tap · Hip-Hop

Foundation-building across four styles in one program. Dancers grow coordination, rhythm and confidence, with steady training that speeds up real progress.

Level 1

Ages 8–10

Ballet · Jazz · Lyrical · Tap · Hip-Hop

Structured training across five disciplines where dancers begin refining technique and building strong, lasting fundamentals.

Level 2

Ages 11–12

Multi-discipline

Advanced training across multiple styles, focused on refining technique and sharpening execution for committed young dancers.

Summer at Vedanza

Themed summer dance camps.

Ages 4–13, Monday–Thursday. Dance, choreography, crafts and a final show.

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Vera leading a beginner class at a Vedanza social
Our story

From the lab to the dance floor.

Vera earned a PhD in biochemistry and spent years in labs across Europe — then fell in love with Latin dance in San Diego in 2008. In 2010 she began teaching, and in 2013 brought Vedanza to North County to build a real community of local dancers.

"Once I stepped onto the floor, I was hooked."
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Loved by dancers

What our dancers say.

"I started with salsa and bachata as a complete beginner, and now I'm in the more advanced classes — and I'm loving it."

Salsa & Bachata student

"I've steadily grown confident social dancing with all levels of dancers. I feel so happy with my progress."

Adult dance member

"The instructors actually remember you and make everyone feel welcome. I highly recommend it — if I lived here full time, I'd be a full-time student without a doubt."

Visiting dancer

Real reviews from Vedanza students across Yelp, ClassPass & Google.

Your first dance is
on the house.

No experience. No partner. Just show up — we'll take it from there.

Call or text (760) 231-5476· 602 Garrison St, Unit 104, Oceanside, CA 92054

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