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We know what it takes to get you dancing in no time!

Dancing lessons for that special day!

We make it fun. And EASY!

Steps on Toes envisions a world in which dancing is natural to everyone...even those with three-left-feet!

Where people break into spontaneous dance with strangers whenever the music motivates them, inspired by street musicians or the music in the aisles of grocery stores. Because when people have joy in their lives, they contribute more joy to the world.

Private Dance Lessons For Those Who Can't Dance


We specialize in teaching introverts with two-left-feet to learn to dance. 


Here are the dances we can teach you:

WEDDING DANCE LESSONS

Wedding Dance Lessons for a Magical First Dance! At Steps on Toes, we offer Wedding Programs that are custom designed for each wedding couple, to make that dream day even more special.

Learn to Swing Dance in Oakland with Steps on Toes.

SWING DANCE LESSONS

Swing Dance is FUN and we love it! At Steps On Toes, we teach various Swing Dance forms. Whether you wanna learn Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Shag or West Coast Swing.

SALSA DANCE LESSONS

Get your Salsa Dance Lessons at Steps on Toes! Being one of the most popular Social Dances out there, Salsa is fun to learn, but most important, fun to dance!

CAJUN AND ZYDECO

This Energetic and Vibrant Dance, Cajun/Zydeco is known for drawing a happy crowd, and our Cajun Zydeco Dance Lessons are no different. We’ll show you how to bring the fun to the dance floor.

Ballroom Dance Lessons in Oakland, California

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS

Find out how fun and exciting it is to learn Ballroom Dancing. From American Style to Latin Style you can learn to master dances such as The Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Merengue, Samba, Tango, Cha Cha and more.

Swing Dance - Country Western Dance Lessons

COUNTRY WESTERN 

Fun and Easy to dance to, Country Western goes well with social nights out, making a perfect dance for beginners.

“Anyone can learn to dance...

...if they find the right teacher for them.”

WE LOVE TURNING ORDINARY FOLKS INTO AWESOME DANCERS!

"..3 of the most unforgettable minutes of my life..."

"This was honestly 3 of the most unforgettable minutes of my life. We made it a point to be present and have fun, and thanks to you that was easy and beautiful. Thanks so much for helping us have the best day." Danny and Carl

"...she KNOWS her stuff..."

"We had a lovely time getting to know LaurieAnn during our first lesson. It's clear from the first 90 minutes of working with her she KNOWS her stuff..." Keri M.

What Others Say


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Dancing does not come easily to me and my fiance had almost zero experience. Laurie Ann not only taught us the dance moves, but explained the process from a mental point of view--how the brain learns. She gave us some great tips about practicing the dance steps in our heads to strengthen the brain when we weren't physically dancing. She was also great at finding little shortcuts and manageable moves for us to play with to spice up the routine.


Stacy J

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LaurieAnn is one of the most brilliant and funny teachers we've ever had in and outside of dancing. It is clear that she is not only knowledgeable of the art of dance but also the psychology of dancing with a partner.


Cara C

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We had been planning on doing a swing dance for our wedding in the summer, and wanted to find someone local to teach us who had a flexible schedule. We sent Laurie Ann a YouTube video of a dance we liked to the music we wanted to use. Right off the bat, Laurie Ann gave us a lesson on the differences between lindy hop and the easier east coast swing, with detailed recommendations on how we should proceed in preparing for the dance.


Joy C

Getting Married Soon? 
Looking For Private Dance Lessons For Your Wedding Dance?


We custom design our wedding dance lessons so each individual, regardless of skill level can execute that First Dance with style. NO MATTER what dance skills you have (or don't have), we’ll give you the confidence you need to successfully execute that First Dance on your wedding day.

About The Teacher
LaurieAnn Lepoff

LaurieAnn is the instructor at Steps On Toes, which is one of the highest rated dance studios in Oakland on Yelp. She has been teaching dance for 39 years and has had the honor of teaching alongside one of the most famous Lindy Hop dancers of all time, Frankie Manning.

"I've been a teacher all my life, but I've never loved anything the way I love dance, and nothing feels more satisfying than transferring the pure joy of dance to people who think they'll never be able to do it.

Coming from a background of couples counseling and mediations, as well as teaching self defense to people with physical disabilities, I had the skills to work with physical and psychological blocks to learning and I love the challenge of finding the teaching style that works for each individual. And of course, I love meeting a wide variety of people, all wonderful in their own way." LaurieAnn Lepoff


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Learn To Dance From Home

A 30 minute video for introverts with Two-Left-Feet to learn to dance.