Our Story
We started SoHo Dance LA to combine the highest level of dance instruction with creating the most welcoming studios accessible to anyone, no matter your dance experience. Our two rules? Have fun and commit to growth.
We wanted a better dance studio
Founded by Raul Santiago, a 10-time Latin Hustle Champion, SoHo Dance LA’s goal was to create an alternative to the elite dance studios that often felt univiting and regimented. He developed an inspiring system that’s as efficient as it is joyful — an experience to be the best part of your day and transform your mind, body, and soul.
SoHo Dance LA is high energy. A bit unconventional. And all about letting your day melt away.
Our dancers come to us from all backgrounds, levels of dance and experience. We’ve helped people with zero dance experience to become confident on the dance floor and trained pro-am champions.
We are a social club, hosting monthly gatherings and encouraging an atmosphere of community and belonging. We are SoHo Dance LA and we’d love to have you.
The SoHo Story
2001
Raul creates his new system for group dance classes.
2004
SoHo’s first studio opens on Broadway and Houston st. in SoHo NY.
2004
SoHo’s first studio opens on Broadway and Houston st. in SoHo NY.
2009
SoHo Dance moves to Los Angeles
2016
Grand Opening for SoHo Dance LA Westwood.
2016
Grand Opening for SoHo Dance LA Westwood.
2016
Raul Santiago & Yesenia Serratos win The World Latin Hustle Championship.
2018
Raul Santiago & Yesenia Serratos win The World Latin Cup in Latin Hustle.
2018
Raul Santiago & Yesenia Serratos win The World Latin Cup in Latin Hustle.
2019
Grand Opening for SoHo Dance LA studio #2 in Sherman Oaks.
2019
SoHo Dance LA hosts its first College Latin Dance Championship.
2022
Grand Opening for SoHo Dance LA- North. 2nd Story renovated, 3 dance floors over 4,000 sq. feet added.
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