With over 27 years of proven success, Champion Ballroom Academy is San Diego’s number one ballroom dance center. Owned by Mary Murphy known for her dynamic personality on the hit FOX television show “So You Think YOU Can Dance,” ballroom dance lessons at Champion Ballroom are fun and easy.
Students can learn a number of International and American Style Ballroom dances, including Cha Cha, Rumba, Jive, Samba, Tango, Waltz, Viennese Waltz, Quickstep, Swing, and Salsa!!
Try a private dance lesson or enjoy the widest variety of group classes available in San Diego.
Call Now 858-571-7401
$49 Introductory Special*
2 PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS (30 MINUTES EACH)
1 GROUP CLASS (1 HOUR)
Special Events
Champion News
Event Rental
Have your next event here with us!
12,000 Sq Ft. Facility
Huge Dance Floor
Sit Down Dinner Capacity: 200
Classes and Dances at a Glance
Monday Nights' Salsa!
On MONDAY nights at Champion you can learn how to dance this hot latin style! Gain the confidence you need to dance at the club in style! See Calendar for more info. Classes are taught by Silviano Valdez.
Ballroom & Latin Dance Classes
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY nights at Champion you can participate in group classes designed for beginning and intermediate level dancers.
Learn to dance with different partners while learning new moves and partnering skills. Classes run for the course of the month and dances change each month, with the exception of Wednesday at 7:00PM, which changes weekly. See our Calendar for complete details of classes offered and more. Classes are taught by Stephen Showers, Dan Gibbons and Silviano Valdes.
Singles & Couples Classes!
Come join us for (potential) date night dancing, taught by Dan Gibbons. On Wednesday at 8 PM, mix and mingle for the Singles class. We rotate partners constantly, so everyone gets to dance with a partner. On Thursdays at 8:00PM, come with your significant other to learn some new dance moves. Sometimes Dan teaches more than one dance, and he also takes requests (for dances, that is). Dance Class Schedule
Core Rythms!
Summer is coming up, and that means swim suit season! What better way to shed those winter pounds off than Core Rhythms? It’s the perfect aerobic workout that will help you burn those holiday and winter pounds, and learn some of the basics of ballroom dance and rhythm! See Calendar for more info.
Argentine Tango!
Carlos Barrionuevo and partner Mayte Valdez are the number one Tangueros in the Pacific Southwest. Sexy and beautiful, the Argentine Tango is a must to learn. 3rd Friday of the Month: Class at 8:30pm & Milonga (dance party) immediately after at 9:30pm.
CALL 858-571-7401 FOR INFORMATION or SEE CALENDAR FOR REGULAR SCHEDULE
Social Dances
On the first Friday of each month come on out for an evening of dancing to the live music of Moonlight Serenade.
If you have only danced to recorded music, you are in for a treat! Dancing to live music is an experience you must try. See Calendar for more info.
Getting Married? Wedding Dance Lessons
Find out how Champion Ballroom Academy can get you ready for your first dance on your Big Day!