No! Whether you're taking your very first class or have years of experience, there's a place for you at the Black Dance Academy. Our instructors provide guidance for every skill level.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Bare feet are welcome, or you may wear soft dance shoes if preferred. Don't forget to bring water!

Absolutely! You can try individual Drop-In classes throughout the Fall season to explore different dance styles and instructors. New students can try their first class for just $10 with code FALL10.

Absolutely! Explore West African, Afro-Brazilian, Afro Fusion, Rites of Passage, and The Sacred Art of Belly Dance. You can try different styles throughout the season and find what you enjoy most.

Yes! Free on-site parking is available at the ASI Cultural Arts Center, 4302 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008.

No. The Community Saturday Class is a regular paid Fall Dance Academy class. It follows the same registration and pricing structure as our other Fall classes. Please check the current Fall Dance Academy schedule for class times and registration details.

If you need to miss a class or have a question about attending a class, please contact us by email at [email protected] or phone 855.451.SOUL (7685) as soon as possible. Our team can let you know what options may be available based on your registration.

Yes! Some dance classes feature live West African drumming as accompaniment, creating an energetic and immersive experience while you dance. The drumming supports the dance class—it is not a separate drumming class.

Funky Fridays is a monthly community kickback featuring music, karaoke, community, and good vibes. It’s a space to connect, unwind, and celebrate together.

Educators attend for FREE as our way of showing appreciation for the people who inspire the next generation. Funky Fridays is open to the whole community, with non-educator admission starting at just $10. Educators may be asked to provide proof of educator status when attending.

Our Class Passes give you the flexibility to choose from eligible Fall classes.

4-Class Pass: Attend any 4 eligible classes.

8-Class Pass: Attend any 8 eligible classes.

You can use your pass for the same class each week or mix and match different styles. For example, you could use a 4-Class Pass for 2 Afro Fusion classes and 2 Afro-Brazilian classes.

Yes! Our Class Passes are flexible. You can use your 4-Class or 8-Class Pass across eligible Fall dance classes. You can take all of your classes in one style or mix and match different classes throughout the Fall session.

For example, you could use a 4-Class Pass for 2 Afro-Fusion classes and 2 Afro-Brazilian classes.

Our Fall Class Passes include a 4-Class Pass and an 8-Class Pass. The 8-Class Pass is currently $96 ($12/class).