RF Dance
$10
Your First Class
- Try one class for $10.
- Meet the instructors and some of our students.
- Check out the studio and decide what's next.
Dance Class Schedule in Orange County
Find upcoming Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Banda and group classes in Santa Ana. Check the level and instructor, then register for your spot.
Book Your First ClassSpecial offers for new and returning dancers
New to RF Dance? Go deeper. For regulars, there's membership.
$149
RF Membership—Unlimited Group Classes
- Get unlimited access to group classes.
- Save on private lessons and get access to monthly socials.
- Get discounts on special workshops.
$49
One-Week Unlimited
- Take unlimited Salsa, Bachata, and Cumbia group classes for one week.
- Try one style or all three.
- Get discounts on special workshops.
$10
Your First Class
- Try one class for $10.
- Meet the instructors and some of our students.
- Check out the studio and decide what's next.
$149
RF Membership—Unlimited Group Classes
- Get unlimited access to group classes.
- Save on private lessons and get access to monthly socials.
- Get discounts on special workshops.
$49
One-Week Unlimited
- Take unlimited Salsa, Bachata, and Cumbia group classes for one week.
- Try one style or all three.
- Get discounts on special workshops.
Become an RF Member
Get unlimited access to group classes, plus discounted private lessons, monthly socials, and special workshop discounts.
Class styles at RF Dance
Every style has classes at different levels, so you can find a starting point that fits your experience. Choose from Salsa, Bachata, and Cumbia classes with different levels, so you can find a class that matches your experience.
Salsa On1, On2 & Caleña
Salsa classes covering On1, On2 and Caleña, with options for different experience levels and a focus on footwork, timing and partner dancing.
Levels
- Fundamental: Learn essential steps, rhythm, and timing
- Beginner: Build footwork and partner dance skills
- Intermediate: Develop technique, combinations, and musicality
- Shines Intermediate: Take footwork, styling, and musicality further
Bachata
Bachata classes that build your footwork, timing, partner connection, and combinations for social dancing.
Levels
- Fundamental: Build your basic steps, rhythm, and timing
- Beginner: Develop partner work and basic combinations
- Open Level: Practice musicality, styling, and partner dancing
Cumbia Basic & Sonidera
Cumbia classes covering foundational steps and Sonidera styling, with options for dancers who are just getting started.
Levels
- Basic: Learn essential Cumbia steps and rhythm
- Beginner: Build coordination and smooth movement
- Sonidera: Develop Cumbia styling and technique
Salsa On1, On2 & Caleña
Salsa classes covering On1, On2 and Caleña, with options for different experience levels and a focus on footwork, timing and partner dancing.
Levels
- Fundamental: Learn essential steps, rhythm, and timing
- Beginner: Build footwork and partner dance skills
- Intermediate: Develop technique, combinations, and musicality
- Shines Intermediate: Take footwork, styling, and musicality further
Bachata
Bachata classes that build your footwork, timing, partner connection, and combinations for social dancing.
Levels
- Fundamental: Build your basic steps, rhythm, and timing
- Beginner: Develop partner work and basic combinations
- Open Level: Practice musicality, styling, and partner dancing
Cumbia Basic & Sonidera
Cumbia classes covering foundational steps and Sonidera styling, with options for dancers who are just getting started.
Levels
- Basic: Learn essential Cumbia steps and rhythm
- Beginner: Build coordination and smooth movement
- Sonidera: Develop Cumbia styling and technique
Who teaches at RF Dance
Meet the instructors behind RF Dance's Bachata program, helping dancers build their skills from the basics to more advanced movement.
Who Teaches Bachata Dancing Lessons in Orange County?
At RF Dance, Bachata classes are designed to help you feel comfortable on the dance floor, whether you're taking your first class or have been dancing for a while. Classes cover the fundamentals step by step, then build into partner work, combinations, musicality and styling.
Michael Zuniga, the owner of RF Dance, is an international Bachata champion and Latin dance technique expert. His experience is reflected in the studio's focus on strong fundamentals and practical social dance skills.
What you'll work on
- Bachata steps, timing and rhythm
- Partner connection and lead-and-follow
- Turns and combinations
- Musicality and styling
- Skills you can use when social dancing
Bachata class levels
- Basic: Learn the essential steps, rhythm and timing.
- Fundamental: Build on the basics with more technique and partner connection.
- Beginner: Add partner work, combinations and lead-and-follow skills.
- Open Level: Work on partner dancing, musicality, styling and technique.
- Shine Intermediate: Take your styling, musicality and combinations further.
Inside Our Dance Studio: Gallery Moments
Show real moments from classes, socials, performances, instructors and the RF Dance community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. RF Dance says its beginner classes are designed for people with little or no dance experience, with instructors breaking down the steps so students can learn at a comfortable pace.
No. You can attend RF Dance classes without a partner. Group classes use partner rotation, and couples are also welcome to attend together.
Your first class is currently $10. RF Dance also offers a $49 one-week unlimited intro option for group classes, while ongoing students can choose RF Membership.
RF Dance's current class schedule includes Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Banda and other group classes. The schedule page also lets students find classes based on what's currently being offered.
Start with a Basic or Beginner class if you're new to the style. If you've danced before, check the class details or ask the instructor which level fits your experience. RF Dance offers classes across multiple levels, including Fundamental, Beginner, Open Level and Intermediate classes.
Yes. RF Dance offers beginner-level classes across its Latin dance programs, so you can try different styles and see which one you enjoy most.
Yes. The $49 one-week unlimited intro option gives new students access to unlimited group classes during the week, making it possible to try different group class offerings.
RF Dance provides online class registration through its schedule, so checking the current schedule and registering for your chosen class is the best way to plan your visit. The schedule also displays current class availability.
Yes. Couples are welcome at RF Dance. You can attend together, while the group class format also allows students who come alone to participate through partner rotation.
RF Dance is located at 2201 W First St, Unit B, Santa Ana, CA 92703. The studio's current contact number is (657) 293-5161.