San Diego Dance Headquarters is a sprawling dance hub centrally located in San Diego’s main metro area. Spanning an impressive 7,700 square feet, they are dedicated to preserving and growing the local dance community by teaching over 22 distinct styles of partner dancing. Owned by local husband-and-wife professionals David and Megan, this welcoming facility transitions effortlessly from a top-tier training center by day into a high-energy social event space by night.
Note on Parking: They offer a large, secure parking area on-site with spaces in both the front and the back of the building. Parking in the adjacent Arby’s lot is strictly prohibited.
Style of Dance
Waltz, West Coast Swing, Foxtrot, Country Swing, Argentine Tango, Bar Coast / Country Coast, Salsa, Quickstep, Bachata, Line Dancing, Tango, Nightclub Two-Step, Cha Cha, Waltz, Hustle, Triple Two Step
Music
Atmosphere
Food & Beverage
Why It’s Unique / Fun Things to Know
The Major Floors: They feature two massive, high-quality floating hardwood floors, including a 3,000-square-foot main room built for large social gatherings and a separate 2,400-square-foot ballroom ideal for more intimate styles.
Sunday Swing Club: Every Sunday afternoon, they serve as the official home base for the historic San Diego Swing Dance Club, attracting the region’s best West Coast Swing dancers for specialized workshops and open socials.
Midweek Socials: From Fourth-Wednesday “West Club Swing & Hustle” nights to specialized Latin and Ballroom socials, their calendar is constantly rotating to give different communities floor time.
Independent Community Groups: Rather than restricting the space to one style, they act as an incubator for independent clubs, hosting everything from the “Ladies Latin Formation” performance teams to specialized ballroom clubs.
Address
Cover
Yes
Payment Methods
Other
Various per dance
Age Guidelines
No Age Restrictions
Themed Nights
None at this time.
Dancing Schedule
Because they act as a community hub for multiple clubs and independent instructors, San Diego Dance Headquarters covers a massive range of styles. They focus heavily on partner dancing, grouping their offerings into three main categories:
Swing & Rhythm: They are best known as a premier hub for West Coast Swing. They also frequently feature Country Two-Step, Nightclub Two-Step, and Hustle.
Ballroom Classics: Their progressive series and monthly social nights regularly cover Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, and Quickstep.
Latin Styles: They offer dedicated tracks and performance team training for Salsa, Bachata, Cha-Cha, and Samba.
For a detailed dance schedule please visit their calendar here.
Lesson Schedule
Group Lessons:
For a detailed dance lesson schedule please visit their calendar here.
Private Lessons:
San Diego Dance Headquarters offers private lessons Monday through Saturday by appointment.
Students can book personalized, one-on-one sessions or couples’ lessons directly with the owners, David and Megan, or choose from their roster of resident independent instructors. These private sessions are highly versatile, covering everything from fundamental technique and competitive training to custom wedding dance choreography.
For more information please visit their website here.
Dance Floor Rules
Be a good person
Do drinks on the dance floor
Dance Floor Diagram
