Dance Unlimited Performing Arts Academy

Drama drama drama. Not for the weak. Expect your kid to have their favorite dance teacher fired right at the most important time of the year. Has happened to my child several years in a row. Owner makes excuses and does only what is best for her. Your kids will not be her number one priority. She leaves kids having to learn all over with a new teacher (not of their chosing) right before the big recital. Who does that? Owner does not show up at competitions or cares whether the kids are standing around not knowing what to do-​because they have no teacher! Stay away!!! We are talking young kids here. Go elsewhere.

Most unbelievable, wonderful and exciting Dance Studio!!! The staff is knowledgable, freindly, full of experience and encourages the kids. My son loves the atmosphere. The studio’s layout is very professionally done. I would definitely recommend Dance Unlimted!!!

I just saw the dance recital for Dance Unlimited. It showcased students ranging in age from four to teens. I thought it was a great blend of competitive and recreational dancers. Overall, a great performance that students and teachers should be proud of!

As a father of three girls, I thought I could give a different perspective than most of the reviewers here. If you are like me, when choosing an activity for my children, I want them to have fun and be in a safe environment. In addition, I am hopeful that they can pick up some «life skills» along the way.
Our experience at Dance Unlimited has far exceeded the having fun and being safe part. Besides the expert instruction, nurturing staff, the self confidence that has been instilled in my kids is immeasurable. I credit the training that they have received at Dance Unlimited to helping them win 2 UDA High School National Championships and now as members of the 4^th rated collegiate dance team (SDSU) in the country!
More importantly, however, they have developed friendships and experienced great memories at Dance Unlimited that will be lifelong. If you are hesitant about dance, I would urge you to look beyond just a recital performance and see the value in the skills (teamwork, work ethic, etc.) that your child would receive.

I tell you my children started dancing at Dance Unlimited 5 years ago and they love it. My son has been on the Competition team now 3 years and he not only wants to be a teacher there he never wants to leave. Everyone at the studio makes you feel like you are a part of their family. The teachers are very professional, as well as skilled. They have won numerous awards for there dances as well as the studio. If you want a great experience for your children then I recommend you come to Dance Unlimited you won’t regret it.

Worst dance studio in Oceanside, Ca. called about prices and was told to hold on, were on the telephone for ten minutes, then I was disconnected. Called right back and the person answer the telephone made a joke about it. After my daughter came home from school, I decided to carry her there to try it out, she inform me that the dance instructor yelled at her, and she does not want to attend there due to a instructor yelled her.

I walked in with my daughter at Dance Unlimited 3 ½ years ago. From that day on I just question myself why I never came across Dance Unlimited before. I know that is the place I want to see my daughter succeed in dancing and in real life. I felt so welcomed and my daughter was treated as she was the most important child there, and we still feel that way. We were blessed to meet Mrs Erin Carrasco (the owner) that day. She is the most amazing and heartfelt woman I have ever met. She is a wonderful bussiness woman that is selfeless with her sweet, tender and beautiful way. I felt so at home and comfortable with the studio, teachears and employees. They are amazing people that are always there to listen and help you. My daughter is so happy there, she feels like it is the extension of our home and the friendships she is building thoughout these years are priceless. We have so many options on classes and teachears. The opportunities seem endless! The teachers are so talented and creative and really wish to see your child excel. About the office ladies: Mrs Nora is a soft and caring soul. Mrs Ana is so loving and giving that she is the grandma my daughter doesn’t have here. They are so professional and they are on top of everything. They treat everybody in the same kind way, using their first name and giving attention as needed. The recitals are really something special WOW! So professional and the quality of the dances, no words to explain. Everything is so organized and runs smoothly. Amazing group of people (mothers and fathers) that work very hard to give the audience an unforgettable experience! Everybody does their job and the results are flawless. I just love Dance Unlimited and would recommend to any child young or old. Many of my personal friends started going there because all the wonderful feedback we have given them and they agree 100% with me! I am sure you will too!

I’m furious right now!!! I just saw the «professional» DVD from this year’s recital and it definitely was not worth $ 38. Not only do I NOT have any personal pictures or videos from my daughter dancing at the recital (because we were told cameras were not allowed and that a «professional» video would be taken of the show), but now I will not have any memory of her dancing because she is no where to be seen thanks to the tall boy dancing directly in front of her!!! I understand the positioning of the dancers is not the videographers fault… However if you filmed both days of the recital… Why on earth would you choose to use the video from the worst recital day?! The second recital day’s video should have been used in this «professional» recital DVD since you could actually see all the dancers in this particular dance routine! This just confirmed why my daughter will no longer be dancing with Dance Unlimited!!! Great job Dance Unlimited… Now our family will not have any memories of my daughter dancing in your so called «Professional Dance Recital»!!!

My granddaughter started dancing at DU several months ago. The facility is beautiful, the teachers amazing, the office staff helpful and available and the director professional and involved. We absolutely love it!!! We would highly recommend Dance Unlimited!!!

The dancers at this school are mind blowingly amazing. Hands down the best dance school I have ever seen in my life. Every time I go to the studio I am utterly humbled by the pure talent the kids and the teachers have.

I started dancing with Erin when i was 2 years old and am now teaching there after 27 years! The staff and dancers are so inspiring!

What’s not to love about Dance Unlimited? It’s a beautiful facility, wonderful and impressive staff, and talented students. As a former student, I can honestly say that the teachers are some of the best in North County. I danced at the studio for 17 years and went on to dance for a contemporary/​jazz company in San Diego, because of the training I received there. I think the best thing about Dance Unlimited is the family feeling you get when you go there. Many families that dance there are generational, former student’s children continuing the legacy at Dance Unlimited. Also, many staff members have worked there for 15+ years, which proves it has one of the most wonderful directors around! I would definitely recommend this studio to new dancers, or veteran dancers seeking a studio!

There are so many reasons to LOVE Dance Unlimited!!! It’s so much MORE than just a dance studio! It’s a place where dreams are realized, goals are achieved and more importantly, it’s the kind of place that helps dancers reach new levels of ability they never before conceived.
Forget that the facility is beautiful, spacious and well maintained. The truly amazing thing about Dance Unlimited is the family of people that comprises DU’s owners and instructors! These people are an extremely passionate and dedicated group of professionals that work very hard at what they do. Everyone from the owner, Erin Carrasco, to the incredible instructors and the wonderful office ladies who all work tirelessly to produce the kind of studio that turns out spectacular recitals, exceptional competition teams and phenomenal dancers!!!
When my husband and I moved here 12 years ago we started all three of our girls at Oceanside Dance Academy. What a colossal disaster! We were so disheartened and discouraged by how poorly we were treated by the owner and how badly the place was run by the instructors we almost scrapped dance altogether. After all, who wants to put their precious, impressionable children through unnecessary mistreatment and rudeness all the while having to pay top dollar!
On a tip from a very, very satisfied parent we went and tried out Dance Unlimited. That was over 8 years ago and we couldn’t be happier!!! Year after year, Miss Krista, Miss Danielle, super awesome Mr Eddie and the rest of the top-​notch instructors continually surpass our expectations with incredibly superior choreography and unbelievable routines that showcase just how much the dancers have learned.
The BEST thing about DU is that no matter how long they’ve been in business (over 24 years) and no matter how big they grow, everyone matters and everyone is treated like family!

Dance Unlimited is by far the best dance studio in North County! The staff is very friendly and the owner Erin is top notch! I’ve worked with DU for the last 6 years to help raise awareness with «Show you care, wear pink hair» in October for Breast Cancer awareness month. The participation is always stellar between the students, staff and families.
The studio is huge and completely modern! Very well designed and decorated for every holiday and event. Makes it so much fun! The recitals are truly entertaining and go off like a professional theater/​performing arts production. I have never witnessed a better show locally! Everyone should have their kids enrolled!

20 + years in the making, so many beautiful dancers growing up there. Imagine the milestones passed and still old and new dance parents coming together like a true family in celebration. That is not an easy task and yet they manage to bring it all together year after year! Congrats to Dance Unlimited for their continued efforts to make their dancers feel like «Everyone’s a Star»!

Love the atmosphere and entire program! Teachers are great and staff is friendly and caring, makes me feel at home!

The very first reason we started with Dance Unlimited almost seven years ago was because of their awesome sibling pricing. Why we stayed was due to the fact you instantly see the love that the owner has and her instructors have for the children.
What runs DU is a high caliber of fine women. I along with the other moms at DU would surely be lost if it were not for their direction at some time or another from this staff.
Dance unlimited not only teaches the beginning three year old girl how to do a shuffle step, along the way they aid in shaping them into amazing young women.
I am very honored to be a part of the DU experience as are my girls. The instructors again are a big part to any studio and at DU this shows, My daughter has had the fortunate honor to work with one in particular, and without naming names. I think she was more emotional than I was the first time my daughter took the stage for the first time.!! I will never forget this as it showed to me the heart that is given to every student. My children are not just a paid bill or a number but rather a name. They are held accountable for their attributes and also their downfalls. THe personal touch that is given at DU is out of this world.
Keep up the good work guys as there is a reason you are such a HUGE part of Oceanside for the last 20 plus years !!!
and thank you for all that you have done I can’t wait for the next 20!!!

I’ve been involved with Dance Unlimited for years. The staff is warm and welcoming, like a family. The new facility is impressive, professional, and top-​notch in the San Diego/​Oceanside area. It is clear to me that no expenses were spared when designing this professional facility, be it the many studios, the sound system, the colors, the homework room, the restrooms and all the special touches that make it like «home.»
The teachers have been there for years, proving to me that there is continuity and longevity. There are also new teachers who bring with them their own skills and artistic flair. The studio is well-​established, consistently strong, and a place where young dancers grow as artists, performers and competitors. The styles of dance continue to evolve, and they are not stuck in a dance rut with «jazz hands» and dated choreography.
The pricing is competitive, the teachers are strong, the front office staff is available when we need them, the scheduling is clear, the competition teams are unrivaled, and the Dance Unlimited families are welcoming.
Having checked out a variety of local studios, it is clear that Dance Unlimited has a winning business strategy of longevity, high-​quality dance, a strong line up of talented teachers, and is a place where children thrive, no matter their skill level.
In summary, Dance Unlimited has treated me well for years. I have been welcomed into the studio, attended annual recitals, and can assuredly tell the readership that the Dance Unlimited experience is unrivaled.

I started dancing at this studio in 2000 after my parents won a free month of tuition from a little league fund raiser and a recommendation from a teacher at a parks and rec studio. After 13 years this is my dance home and FAMILY!
I have been lucky enough to know and work with almost every instructor currently working at the studio and can attest to there talent both as dancers and teachers.
As a student they gave me a foundation to keep dance a part of my life long after the years of dance recitals and Competitions, which are still some of my favorite memories as a student.

My daughter Jianna has been dancing with DU since she was about ²⁄₁₂ years old.
My wife has done an excellent job introducing my daughter to dance and DU has done an excellent job providing a nurturing yet challenging environment for her.
I would recommend Dance Unlimited to parent who live in North County who are looking for a high quality dance experience for their child. Dance Unlimited has been around for over 20 years which is prof that they are committed to community.
The studio moved to a new location recently which makes the experience so much more enjoyable for the parents and the student.