Los Angeles
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Los Angeles is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3.87 million residents within the city limits as of 2025, it is the second-most populous city in the United States, behind New York City, and the largest city in the Western United States. The city has an ethnically and culturally diverse population, and it is the principal city of a metropolitan area of 12.9 million people (2024). Greater Los Angeles, a combined statistical area that includes the Los Angeles, Orange County and Riverside–San Bernardino metropolitan areas, is a sprawling metropolis of over 18 million residents.
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L.A Zouk Festival
The first Brazilian Zouk festival in the US, founded by LA Zouk pioneer Shani Mayer, held at the Queen Mary.
LindyGroove
Southern California's longest-running (since 2001) weekly Lindy Hop social in Pasadena's Masonic Temple ballroom.
Liz Lira Dance Academy
West LA studio run by 25-time world Latin dance champion Liz Lira, biweekly Salsa & Fusion Practica.
Motivo LA
Atwater Village venue with weekly classes/socials across Lindy Hop, WCS, tango and salsa/bachata nights.
SoCal Westy
Nonprofit dedicated to growing West Coast Swing across Southern California.
SwingDance.LA
Community-curated events calendar covering Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag and swing socials across LA/OC.
The Tango Room
Sherman Oaks studio open since 2004, considered the heart of the LA Argentine tango community.
Third Saturday Swing
Long-running monthly Lindy Hop social in Pasadena with live bands/DJs and a free beginner lesson.
