Ariel’s Dance Studio

Extremely disappointing customer service and very disorganized studio. Although some of the staff members were friendly and competent, the owner as well as many of the dance instructors were rude and arrogant on several occasions. They do not seem to have an effective system for collecting payments and fees and there is a definite lack of management skills. I am usually an understanding person; everyone has a bad day, but this studio has made these mistakes way too many times. Nepotism is not often the best thing for business and this seems to the the theme at this studio as well. Pulling my kids for good to find a better-​run, more friendly studio that values their customers.

We been taking our 2 year old daughter here for almost a year and its great. The instructor Ariel is full of energy and keeps the kids dancing their hearts out. Its a super way to burn off energy and she learns all kinds of dance moves which she loves. Plus its a great way for moms to get out and have fun too.

Just bought 3 vouchers for 3 kids:) They want to use it for Hip Hop Class in Jul

YAY Ariel’s!
Went to my girls’ recital today at the Star theater in downtown Oceanside. It was spectacular! My girls, 7 and 8, have only been taking dance for 5 months, and both got up and danced their hearts out in front of a very large audience. And they loved doing it. In fact, they remarked on the way home that they want to take dance lessons for another ten years, *gulp*.
I’ve never seen such a well choreographed show, with kids of all ages. There were toddlers to high schoolers and they were all amazing. The music varied from classics to rock and hip hop. There was ballet, tap, and hip hop routines, and we loved them all.
I’d had reservations about the hip hop, but it was absolutely great. The dance classes are good for boys, too. The young men brought the house down with applause.
This is a wonderful place to teach your children the joy of movement and poise. Highly recommended.

This studio is an awesome. Our oldest has been there 5 years and our youngest loved the mommy and me class. We could not be happier with the positive teachers. Thank you Ariel’s dance studio for giving our girls the dance experience.

Let me begin by saying please do not allow this one negative review below by Jessica disuade you in any way from becoming part of the Ariel’s Dance family. Ariel’s Dance Studio has been one of the greatest blessings for my daughter. She has grown so much in her dance abilities, talents, and more importantly a sense of belonging to a very wonderful group of kids, as well as her instructor’s. Her self esteem has blossomed. The teacher’s are all so awesome and the kids adore them. They really love these kids, including Ariel the owner. Ariel is very involved and devotes tireless hours to our kids and her second home (Ariel’s Dance Studio:) Yes, her daughter’(s) (and son) are with her often (as the above reviewer complained) and also dance. They are such special children you wouldn’t want it any other way. Yes, Ariel is a mom as well and she makes both owning a business and truly caring about her dance family and being a devoted mother very obvious to all her know her well.
Ariel’s Dance Studio is a home away from home, intimate dance studio where our children can grow, thrive, learn to LOVE dance and express themselves through talents acquired through Ariel’s. And… all the while learning from these amazing instructor’s, they will be loved, nurtured and build healthy friendships and bonds that can make all the difference in the world in their very precious formidable years. So, if this is what you are looking for I give Ariel’s Dance Studio 5 Stars! We love all of you!!!

Assisted Ariel for one of her routines with her students and also worked for her at Tri-​City Private School; she really cares and is passionate about this art and you can tell by how great she is with all her students. Her studio offers everything from ballet, salsa and hip hop. I love Ariel and all her students do also. Definitely recommend to anyone who want to learn or just want to get their boogie on.

This dance studio is the best studio around. Not only are the dance classes fun, exciting, and educational, but the owner and teachers are the most friendly people ever ;). The rates are awesome and you definitely get your moneys worth. There are amazing performance opportunities and events year round. They offer: tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hiphop, salsa, mommy and me, and more!!! What a great place to Dance!!!

A very charming dance studio on the coast highway in Oceanside. I can not even begin to describe what a talented instructor they have.
Ariel’s Dance has a wide variety of dances and I vote, you have to get lessons or dance with Krista Ann, She is amazing.
She breaks it down so my logical mind can understand the concepts and body movements. She is very dedicated to her class and students and has a great musical and artistic side to her and makes sure everyone in the class is well attended to, always stretching and teaching new moves.
Thank you Ariel, Thank you Krista… Keep up the Good Work.. I mean Dance