Ooh La La Dance Academy

San Diego, United States

4.8

Closed now

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 858-456-4500
Website:
www.ollda.com
Address:
7467 Cuvier St, San Diego, CA, 92037
b/t Marine St & Pearl St
La Jolla
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.3 mi30
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Today

Today 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Closed now
Local time (San Diego) 10:46 Monday, 2 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Tuesday 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Wednesday 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Thursday 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Friday 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

OLLDA specializes in wedding dance lessons, kids dance classes & competition, adult burlesque & salsa instruction. Private & Group instruction.

History

Established in 2004.

In 2008, Salsa Susie’s master plan finally transpired when she said goodbye to Corporate America resigning from her six figure sales career to jump start Ooh La La Dance Company based out of the YMCA Firehouse. In 2010 & 2011, Ooh La La Dance Company won Best Performing Artist of the Year, an Indie-​Award! In 2011, Susie opened Ooh La La Dance Academy in the heart of La Jolla offering all genres of dance to toddlers, youth, teens & adults. NBC’s America’s Got Talent hand-​picked the Ooh La La dancers and featured our company in season 6 America’s Got Talent. Ooh La La organically has become La Jolla’s favorite dance studio winning Best Dance Studio 3 years consecutively. The youth competition teams win first place each year! Ooh La La students from all walks of life come to burn up the dance floor as our studio offers youth camps, dance productions, festivals, gigs, & international dance tours. Our 18 world-​class instructors love what they do & so will our students! www​.OLLDA​.com

Meet the Business Owner

Salsa Susie G.

Business Owner

Ooh La La Dance Company & Academy was founded by Salsa Susie. With unrelenting conviction, spirit & discipline, Susie dedicates her life to spreading the passion of dance. Discovering freedom through movement, the power in music and the secret of life through dance, the rest is history. «Salsa Susie». A Petite Powerhouse. Passionate Dancer. World Traveler. ESPN World Salsa Cabaret Finalist-​Ranked 15th in the World. All-​American Cheerleader. Captain. First American to hold a National Costa Rican Championship Title. MTV’s Hip Hop Finalist. An SDSU Aztec International Business Major. President’s Club Achiever. First Generation Dreamer. Lover. Fighter. Susie loves intensified living, adventure and spontaneity. Always laughing, embracing change and coming up with new ideas, Susie keeps life exhilarating! She pirouettes, sails forbidden seas & gallivants the globe in high heels. «I follow my bliss. Music is my diet & dance feeds my soul.»

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20 reviews of Ooh La La Dance Academy

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Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
My wife & I were taught to salsa in only 3 lessons before our wedding. We had so much fun every class. They are great! You can’t find any better dance instructors around. We had the time of our lives!
Place rating: 3
San Diego, CA
This is not a studio for Adult beginners. If you know the basics you’ll be ok.
Bellydance class has a good paced learning curve.
Burlesque is definitely a modern style.
Samba has fast paced choreography.
It would be great if they swept the floor between classes
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
We just had my daughter’s 5th birthday party at oohlala. If you are looking for venue for a kids party (or any kind of party for that matter), this is great option. The dance and party area are big enough to accommodate a big group. We fit 34 kids and 30+ adults easily in the dance and party room. Although the space is beautiful, the most impressive factor is Suzy and her staff. With all those kids and adults, they never lost their cool. The instructors kept the kids entertained with a fun hip hop/​circus class. If you have any experience with 3 – 5 year olds, that is not any easy fête. All the kids loved them. Both kids and adults had a wonderful time!
Suzy went above and beyond what we expected! I appreciated she listened to all my concerns beforehand. During the party, she could sense when I was stressed and was always there to lend a helping hand or asking what she could do to assist. We had a couple hiccups during the party, but luckily Suzy and crew were there to help. One example was during videoing of the birthday song, the recorder ran out of memory. Thank goodness Suzy had the foresight to video everyone singing happy birthday to my daughter! I’m really happy to have my daughter’s party at oohlala and would highly recommend them to anyone!
Thanks Suzy and crew for the wonderful memories!
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I reached out to Susie in regards to setting up my daughters 8th birthday party here. She was very easy to work with and help me in reserving the date and time. When I went in to check out the space she introduced me to the instructor for the night of the party. Great atmosphere, vibe and energy. We are looking forward to having the party later this month.
I also signed up my daughter for the month variety classes. So far she has been to two classes and loves it. She is looking forward to trying all classes they have to offer to test out which one she wants to enroll in. Prices are really affordable.
Another plus is the café. Its such a great place to hangout while waiting.
Great family vibe. Totally trust this place! Check it out for yourself.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Great experience! Extremely comfortable atmosphere. When you think of someone who’s a good dancer, I’m the last person that comes to anyone’s mind! My fiancé and I took a wedding crasher dance class and Susie was amazing. Extremely energetic, patient, fun, informative, and a great teacher. This was the first time I truly enjoyed attempting to dance. If you are «challenged» at dance, go see Susie! From her other reviews she’s amazing with those who have skills too!
Thank you!
Place rating: 5
La Mesa, CA
Fantastic energy! If you’re looking to start salsa or bachata, this is the studio for you. All levels, all ages. There is even more advanced classes for those that want to learn a few new tricks. Dance teams are amazing!
Place rating: 5
La Jolla, CA
Booked six private lessons with Suzie for our wedding dance and was the best decision we could have made! She is fantastic, creative, patient and caring. I highly recommend her! Our dance went off without a hitch and was so much fun! We received compliments all night. Choreographed first dances are a rarity and are definitely appreciated by your guests. Plus, it was a great experience for me and my husband to go through. There is a magic in dance that you don’t get elsewhere. Book Suzie now!
Place rating: 5
Normal Heights, San Diego, CA
this dance group is awesome, I first attended when my friend performed last year and I absolutely loved it, it was very entertaining with a great atmosphere. I only hope the venue is different in the up coming show– it was really hard to see everyone who was performing if you were sitting in the back rows.
I can’t wait for the coming show in march.
Place rating: 4
New York, NY
I am a big fan of the Wednesdays Hip Hop /​Burlesque class with Katie. It’s a smaller studio and you get to know the other dancers and the instructors. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. You can be at any level and still feel like you belong. It’s a great work out and tons of fun.
Place rating: 5
Columbia, MD
Fun place to take burlesque/​jazzy dance classes, and they have a dance team that performs and competes if you want to show off your new moves.
Place rating: 4
Lemon Grove, CA
I was fortunate to snag a groupon to this place because I’ve always wanted to check out their burlesque class and I finally had the chance!
For a month I tried burlesque, belly dancing, and samba. I already had experience in belly dancing, samba was tire & cumbersome, but burlesque was my shit! It feels so good to «dance like a whore» with class like Beyonce with no judgement. As usual, I was the largest person in the class and couldn’t move as swiftly like the other students; however like great instructors, they modified some moves just for me. When we would do the whole dance routine, you couldn’t tell me NUFFIN! I gave my all and felt liberated.
I’ll keep it funky and say this: I’ve taken classes at various studios and I would have to say at this one here, it was the most intimidating… only because most of the students grew up with formal training (ballet) and have the common dancer’s body. Obviously there’s nothing wrong with that because they’re here to learn as well, however I’m just used to being amongst inexperienced students with diverse body types like mine. No shade, just an observation.
Overall, if I could afford it and the location was more convienent for me, I would still continue with the burlesque class because one day soon i would like to put on my own show.
Place rating: 5
Nashville, TN
I attended a bachelorette party and have never taken a dance lesson– it was SO FUN! Feather boas, corsets and other costume items were provided, then our instructor posed us for pictures. We learned a few moves, then a 1-​minute routine all together.
One member of our group uses a walker to get around, and our instructor was very accommodating and she didn’t feel left out.
Joanna suggested that our hostess bring champagne & glasses for a toast at the end of the evening– how thoughtful!
My only regret is I live in Tennessee and don’t know when I’ll be lucky enough to go back to the studio.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I discovered this place through their Groupon deal and was surprised to find out it’s owned by Susie Nguyen, an amazing dancer I met about 10 years ago in my salsa days. Susie was a fantastic dancer back then, and now there just aren’t even words to describe her. She’s created such an awesome place for dancers of all ages and levels to come express their creativity.
My Groupon gave me unlimited classes, so I’ve been taking as many as I can. Let me tell you, every single class and every single instructor I’ve encountered have all been fantastic. The burlesque is super fun — it almost feels like a girl’s night with friends, even if you don’t know anyone in the class. And they have so many different types from technique to contemporary. They’ve also got a class called cardio salsa which kicks my butt every time but I keep going back for more.
I’ve seen a couple of kids classes too and it always looks like the kids are having fun. Don’t worry — they aren’t doing burlesque, just some really high quality dancing. They even have a summer camp for kids. If I had one, I would enroll him/​her for sure.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
Bought a groupin for five classes and had such a great time! My girlfriend and I took their burlesque classes and let me tell you, the instructor was hands down the bomb! I loved her routines and she did a great job making sure that everyone was able to keep up. I’ll definitely be back again.
Place rating: 5
Colorado Springs, CO
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this studio! I am a person with zero dance experience and have found a place where I feel comfortable trying new things. This is not to say that if you won’t find classes for the more experienced… because YOU WILL. Susie offers a great variety of classes from beginner to intermediate to experienced. The instructors are patient and fun and class is never boring! All I can say is GO GO GO!
Place rating: 5
Houston, TX
I found the studio with a Groupon deal for 5 classes and had so much fun! I never thought I could actually dance a style that did not have a partner, but I took their burlesque classes and had so much fun. I would love to return if I could justify the pricing in my budget, which right now I cannot. But in the future they will be top of my list for somewhere to take classes. Their pricing is very reasonable compared to other studios I have looked into though, which is nice. Adorable location, and the staff is so friendly, they really are a family and try to bring new people in.
Place rating: 5
Minneapolis, MN
Such a fun place! All different types of dance styles provided with flexible class schedules!!! Also, for all ages! Get your dance on!
My favorite is the Hula/​Tahitian dance classes. I have seen the hip hop — looks fun; can’t wait to try it out! And I think they even teach samba! They are so willing to work with beginners — so nice, because I have not danced in years! I found this place through Groupon and plan on continuing with the dancing because they have reasonable pricing for their classes. Check them out! I would love to see their success so I can keep on dancing. :D
Place rating: 4
Orange County, CA
I have only been to this studio 1x on their Grand Opening day. They offered free classes all day. I took the following:
–Yoga with Karroll– Sweet lady with a (French?) accent who teaches a less popular traditional form of yoga. She usually teaches women and kids, but everyone can take her class. She tries to focus on every day stress spots (i.e. wrists due to carpal tunnel, shoulders/​neck), balance, back. She only teaches at the dance studio 1x/​week and charges $ 10/​session.
–Foam Rolling with Susie– Owie, but still alive. This was unlike the time I tried it in pilates to stretch my shoulders and hips. This was like doing acupressure with a firm cylindrical foam on our backs and legs while getting an upper body workout to support myself. I think the idea is to release tension in the tissues. It would b interesting to see if taking this class a couple more times would be less painful for me. I was happy that I was not in pain nor sore after the class.
–Salsa with Susie– I have been a salsa dancer for years and Susie reminded me to watch my technique. Definitely helpful.
–Zumba with Bonnie– The instructor was full of energ. I liked the choice of music with a variety of dances (i.e. latin, bollywood, aerobics). The challenge was just right for me. I liked how she rotated all around the class to make sure all the students could see her steps.
The studio is 1 room surrounded by mirrors on 3 sides and windows on the street side. The studio is ADORABLE with its french theme. Susie (the owner) is ADORABLE too. She’s a perky petite girl who really tries to make you feel at home.
I’m not sure how parking is usually, but I was lucky to find several street spots within a block early Saturday morning. I think parking got worse later in the morning.
Place rating: 5
Chula Vista, CA
Fun Energetic exciting…
If you want to learn to dance with fun people in a non pressured environment give salsa susie a call…
they have classes for kids, teens, salsa, latin and other cool styles,
If you are a guy with no rhythm do not worry loads of other guys are taking classes so relax and learn to dance.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
This is a great school to learn how to dance Salsa and other Latin Dance routine.
I joined the school in December. It is really great fun and very affordable too.
I highly recommend it.