Over the next few minutes we will be taking a dive deep into the dance scene in Riverside and San Bernardino. We can’t think of a better way to get the ball rolling than by starting with the best Riverside and San Bernardino dance schools and studios.
Some of you are probably searching for lessons for kids, others will be for adults, but either way you should be able to find one that suits your needs. It is likely that there will be classes for Samba, Salsa, Hip Hop, Ballet, Tango, The Waltz, K-Pop, or other styles and routines somewhere in your area and we will do our best to help you find them.
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After the lessons are out of the way it will be time to pivot to some of the best dance clubs and bars near you. There will be stores around where you can buy shoes, clothes, and other supplies that we will be mentioning.
Aerobic dance routine workouts like Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, Buti Yoga, or even Pole Dancing are becoming more popular by the day so will need a shout out. Then we will get into local dance and music festivals both here and around the region.
Stick around for our map that will help you get a better lay of the land. And anyone that is interested can check out more of our city guides for the Southwest at this link.
Best Dance Studios & Classes In Riverside & San Bernardino
The best Riverside and San Bernardino dance classes and studios where you can find lessons for kids and/or adults are:
- Infuse Dance Studio at 3737 Main St #103a, Riverside
- Dance in Riverside at 3485 University Ave. Studio #1, Riverside
- Bre Dance Studio at 3641 9th St, Riverside
- Fox Dance Studio at 330 Alabama St, Redlands
- Arthur Murray Dance Studio at 1969 Orange Tree Ln #A, Redlands
- Inspirations Dance Studio at 120 Orange St, Redlands
Infuse Dance Studio has everything you need including lessons for Ballet, Afro, Contemporary, and everything in between. Ballroom and Latin classes near you for students of all ages are offered at Arthur Murray Dance Studio. You can also take Turn and Leap Techniques, Lyrical, Ballet, Jazz, and Contemporary classes at the Inspirations Dance Studio in your area.
Dance Clubs & Bars
These popular dance clubs and bars near you are a great place to show off your skills:
- VIP Nightclub at 3673 Merrill Ave, Riverside
- MTL Bar & Music Venue at 3630 University Ave, Riverside
- Aurea Vista NightClub and Bar at 3498 University Ave, Riverside
- Duke’s Bar & Grill at 3221 Iowa Ave, Riverside
- Brandin ‘Iron Nightclub at 320 SE St, San Bernardino
- The New CopaCabana at 1241 W 5th St, San Bernardino
Those probably will have a mix of house, techno, hip hop, and pop because they are often the easiest music genres to dance to.
Shoes, Clothes, & Supply Stores
When you need to buy dance shoes, clothes, or other supplies head to stores in your area like:
- Capezio Dance Shoes at 3868 Tyler St, Riverside
- Diamond Dance Wear at 5370 Schaefer Ave #L, Chino
You can expect those to all sell shoes, clothes, and other apparel for dancing but if you need something specific follow the links to make sure they have exactly what you need before you visit them.
Aerobic Dance Workouts
Get a sweat in at these aerobic dance workout studios:
- 24 Hour Fitness at 3490 Madison St, Riverside
- Jazzercise Fitness Center at 3415 Arlington Ave, Riverside
- T3 Fitness at 6720 Brockton Ave, Riverside
- The YMCA at 808 E 21st St, San Bernardino
- Planet Fitness at 435 E Hospitality Ln, San Bernardino
Check out their links to find the right time for you to take your next Zumba, Jazzercise, Barre, or Pole Dancing class. 24 Hour Fitness provides local Zumba classes from 9am to 10am every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The YMCA offers some of the best Zumba classes in the Inland Empire too.
Music Festivals In Your Area
We bet many of you would enjoy these local dance and music festivals:
- US Festival in May/June
- IE Dance Festival in July
- Hard Summer Music Festival in July/August
- Riverside Festival in October
If you are interested we have also written about the:
- Best Places To Dance In LA
- Best Places To Dance In San Diego
- Best Places To Dance In Bakersfield
- Best Places To Dance In San Francisco
Have Fun Dancing In Riverside & San Bernardino
For now that is all we’ve got, but visit us again as we plan to update this post frequently. Hopefully you learned at least a little something about your local dance classes, studios, music festivals, aerobic workouts, clubs, bars, and stores to buy all kinds of supplies near you.
If you think we got anything wrong or if you want to share your own tips and tricks for your area feel free to use the comments. Have fun dancing in Riverside and San Bernardino!