Considerable difficulty getting in touch with anyone through both email and phone (MANY unreturned…read moremessages). Staff seems stretched too thin and instructors don't seem to always know what's going on have been quick to anger (scold entire classes, shame individuals in front of the class, or send mixed messages) which has been discouraging and stressful to many of the girls even if they aren't the one directly in the firing line. While class prices are reasonable, recital and costume fees are astronomical compared to other studios (especially considering some outfits are sourced through SHEIN are very low cost) and you are still required to purchase specific earrings and makeup- so plan on $300+ per recital... you will also be required to shell out more for tickets to actually see your child perform which could be multiple times over 2-3 days. Also be aware that some of the classes for older girls have had routines and costumes that are not always quite appropriate for someone under 18 and are borderline objectionable- not only uncomfortable for the dancer but also many times for the audience. If you're looking for anything above a basic class for a young beginner, I'd suggest checking out other studios that might be a better fit.

Another local studio said my five year old wasn't good enough for beginner hip hop. So glad she was…read morewilling to try again at cadence. The teacher welcomed her and she loves her weekly class! Plus Cadence prices are so reasonable and you are able to watch the class (the other studio had blinds lowered all of class so parents couldn't watch). Thank you Cadence for bringing my daughter so much joy. Couldn't be more grateful for your welcoming environment for beginners!

We found Ariel's mommy and me dance class and immediately knew it was something I wanted to try…read morewith my 18 month old- when I called to sign up I was able to also receive a free trial class to see if it was a fit for us. We have been attending dance class for a year now and it's been amazing to see the growth in my daughter's personality, I largely thank dance for her following directions, trying new things, somersaults, and learning to clean up! It took some time in the beginning maybe a month or two for her to want to jump in so don't give up right away especially if your babe is younger. There's class during the summer still and lot's of fun themed classes, dress up days and songs. I love supporting this dance studio in particular because Miss Ariel is an big advocate in giving back to the community. We had our first recital and we also got to perform the dance at a local nursing home for the folks there. She offers all types of dance classes including adaptive and since we all performed at the recital we got to meet all of these awesome special needs adults (who are excellent actors, singers and dancers!) and who are so often forgot about in extracurricular activities.

My son has been going here for years now and he absolutely loves Dance with Mrs. Ariel ! He loves…read morethe adaptive class that lets him try new things and be himself. So much fun !

The programs they have here are amazing. My daughters enrolled in a few of the things, and had a…read moreblast. And when you've done things over the years that you regretted signing your kids up for -- and have the kind of wonderful experience you've had here -- it makes you just wish every business was run this way. Everyone, from the front desk to the dance instructors, are nice and do their jobs well.

My introverted five year daughter who had never taken a dance class decided she wanted to take a…read morehip hop class. After getting off the waitlist she was eager to begin. We arrive and instructor was rude saying you aren't scheduled for a trial today. I told him I could get out my email confirming our trial. I showed him the email confirming her trial. While we were sorting this out the kids in the class were chatting. He then yells at them "do you want to start class with a strike. Legs crossed, arms in lap, don't talk". I wanted to walk out at this point but my daughter would be so disappointed. He agreed reluctantly she could join the class. I ask if I could watch class he said "no, but since she is new today I'll open the blinds the last two minutes of class". Then after class he says in front of my daughter "as you can see when we went fast she just stood there. When we went slower she did follow along. I don't think she is a good fit for this class but if you want to come back for a second trial we can see how she does after that." I was shocked. I had already decided we weren't coming back based on how he treated the students but he literally decided my five year old wasn't good enough to do beginners 5-7 year old hip hop. And he said all this in front of her. Talk about soul crushing. Needless to say, she was dejected. I put her on a waitlist for another dance studio and a few months later despite the previous rejection I was proud of her for joining another beginner hip hop class. I was able to watch the entire first class and the teacher kindly welcomed her. She has been loving hip hop class at this other studio ever since! Needless to say, I cannot recommend this studio for 5-7 year old beginner hip hip despite the studio's popularity.

Very responsive owners and really looking forward to our classes!!! Will provide more feedback…read moreafter our first class!

Vera is so nice & supportive. I have gone to 2 of the Wednesday night rooftop social dancing & have…read morehad a great time. There's a lesson 6-7pm & then open dance 7-9pm. Plenty of ppl to dance with, I don't go with a partner & always have a partner. Im a beginner & the group is really helpful & encouraging & I've gotten better in the 2 nights I went. I highly recommend the dance studio & Wednesday night rooftop events!.

I love this gym! I get to do all my workouts in one location: barre, weights, pilates AND yoga! The…read moreinstructors are the highest caliber and it's always fun!

I joined this gym a year ago not knowing that it was a true community of encouraging instructors,…read moresupportive women, and positivity. There are many different classes offered so you can challenge yourself everyday to try something new without judgement. I love the dance classes, barre classes and yoga. Thank you Therapy for being such a wonderful part of South O!

The studios themselves are quite nice and spacious. They play good music at a nicely moderate…read morevolume, and often allow you to use your own. I have only taken open pole so far, though I've been doing so pretty regularly, and there have been a couple of instances of start time being later than scheduled, but not by much... and they always let you stay a little later when that happens. It's not usually a problem for me, since I tend to get there a few minutes late sometimes anyway. So just be aware that if you're a stickler for things starting on time, that may not always happen here. There have been a couple of instances of last-minute canceling of class, which was disappointing for me. They are good about texting you and letting you know, though I do wish they wouldn't cancel so close to the class starting time. If they absolutely have to cancel class, I would appreciate a few hours notice at least. For some reason, for the last two days I've had trouble navigating the website and the app... neither would allow me to sign in to a class. I've never had this problem before, so I'm not quite sure what's wrong yet. Both Oceanside and Encinitas are nice beach towns, too. So that's definitely a plus.

What an amazing experience! I had all the feelings my first time (anxiety, self doubt,…read moreexcitement). I am a 48 yr old big girl and felt super welcomed and never did I feel like I did not belong there. So far I have had 2 instructors Heather & Rebecca. Both were amazing instructors. So far I have only taken the first timers intro course and I can't wait to take more!!

Amazing! My daughter has been with ADS for just over a year and loves her classes and the teachers…read moreare top notch! She has truly found her passion in dance and we have found our dance home!

If you are looking to have your kid become WORLD CLASS best at HipHop, this is your ONLY and best…read morechoice. Let me repeat that. Origin is the ONLY place in San Diego you will be able to make this a reality. Will it be tough? Yes. Will it require dedication and commitment? Yes. But will it be worth it. Most assuredly. Cheryl and her team care about the kids and they care about making them the best dancers they possibly can be.

The coaches here are top notch!! This is a true hip hop academy, through and through! The kids…read morelearn legit hip hop techniques by passionate, incredibly talented, supportive instructors. My daughter joined their competition crew with zero dance experience other than a 3-day camp elsewhere that taught jazz, ballet, hip hop. She loved hip hop so much that I scoured the internet for a place that could ONLY offer hip hop. It's a crazy added bonus that she is obsessed with k-pop and this studio also teaches that genre!! The level of commitment for the crew is akin to a professional dancer, however, this is preparing my daughter for a professional career in the industry so she will be ready for anything if that day comes!!

I have been taking Zumba classes with Angie for a few years now and I LOVE it! I have taken classes…read morewith other instructors before and Angie is my favorite by far. I have also taken a pilates class she teaches and it is amazing (mind you i am struggling in the corner just to straighten my legs and she is twisted into so weird bendy shape I will never manage!) As an instructor she is vibrant and bubbly and (a biggie for me) not intimidating. My mother in law and I go together and there is lots of other women (and a few fellas!) that have been singing up (through the city of Escondido) session after session. We are loyal to our Angie!!! I highly recommend her to anyone as a Zumba/Bokwa/pilates/whatever-other-class instructor and also as a personal trainer!

Heather was so gracious to accommodate a reschedule of our photo shoot when we managed to get…read moredelayed by LA traffic on our way to the shoot location! We're not from the area, and we didn't expect to be stuck in traffic for 2.5 hours longer than we had planned. :( But like I said, she was sooo gracious in offering up her personal time to do our photo shoot the next morning, and the pictures are amazing. Love how she captures the light in the photos, and she was great at putting all of us (me, husband, and our two boys - 7yo and 4.5yo) at ease. Would highly recommend her for families in the Oceanside/Carlsbad area or anyone passing through, but I would not recommend trying to book with her on a travel day. :D Give yourself extra, extra time to get through that LA traffic!

My husband and I booked Vallentyne Photography for our anniversary coming up. We wanted to do…read morepictures on the beach. Let me just say that Heather the owner and photographer answer all my questions, made the process so simple, and the turn around time for the photos was quicker then I thought it would. The photos below my husband and I away. We loved every single photo and will cherish the photos for years to come. She did an amazing job capture our love. I highly recommend her you will not be disappointed and she is so professional and down to earth. My husband and I will definitely book with her again. Thank you again for making it so hard to pick a favorite photo. I mean look at how breathing taken the photos are.