Ariel's Dance Studio, Oceanside, CA
Ariel's Dance Studio, Oceanside, CA

Classes:

  • ballet
    • Ballet is the basics of all styles of dance. We believe it should be taken with every style to promote strength, flexibility, & grace.
  • hip hop
    • Hip Hop is everyone's favorite style these days. It is upbeat & energetic! We use positive music & age appropriate moves. Each class also focuses on tricks.
  • tap
    • Tap is all feet! Coordination, rhythm, & fun is what you will find in a tap class. Tap is a great class for any age & level.
  • jazz
    • Jazz has many different styles- Lyrical, Hip Hop, Street, Funk, Musical Theatre, Modern, African. You are guaranteed to love at least one!
  • combo classes
    • We offer Combo Ballet/Tap Classes or Combo Ballet/Tap/Jazz Classes. This allows the dancer to take all styles back to back- especially perfect for the student & parents schedule!
  • pointe
    • Pointe is something every little girl dreams of doing someday. Pointe is for ages 12 & up usually and the student must be at a certain level in her ballet training!
  • lyrical
    • Lyrical is a form of Jazz and is a beautiful style of dance. Lyrical allows a dancer to interpret the song & dance with their heart!
  • mommy and me
    • Mommy & Me (Daddy, Grandparent, Nanny, Etc. & Me) is offered for ages 18mths to 2 1/2 yrs. This class is so special to enjoy with your daughter/son as they explore & mimic every move!
  • salsa
    • Salsa, a Latin dance originating from Cuba embodies the Afro-Cuban percussion rhythm and is popular in San Diego County. A very rhythmic dance it incorporates exotic hip movements and easy to learn movements.
  • tango
    • Argentine Tango is a timeless, unique social dance. The tango is of Argentinean/Uruguayan roots which is now a dance embraced by the whole world. Being mainly a walking dance it allows for people of all ages and abilities to partake in the beauty that is Argentine Tango.
  • ballroom
    • Learn to dance like the stars! Ballroom embraces many styles of social dancing including American Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Bolero, Rumba, Cha Cha, Mambo, Samba, Salsa, East Coast Swing, Hustle, and Night Club 2 Step. Perfect to improve on your social dance skills or a beautiful wedding dance.
  • and more
    • Privates & Semi-Privates- These classes are a great way to catch up to a class or advance in any style. Birthday Parties- We offer parties of all kinds with any theme! You can use our studios or we can come to you!
By Faith Dance Company was started in 1998 by Ariel Lopez. They perform a mixture of Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical and Sign Language as an energetic celebration of joy, passion and love for Jesus Christ. Members of the group range in age from ten to eighteen. They meet every week for dance rehearsal, Bible study and prayer.

The dance company members come from diverse economic and social backgrounds. Some have danced for years and some have only a few years of dance instruction. But they all share a common bond in their love for Jesus Christ and their love for dance. They eagerly share their talents when invited to perform at churches, fairs, Bible studies and schools throughout San Diego County.

The group’s name comes from Hebrews Chapter 11 and their ministry is founded on Romans Chapter 12. Ariel’s passion for the group is apparent when she says, “My vision for each girl is for them to be used in a way that will draw them into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. I pray that each of the girls and each person that sees them perform will learn what dancing was designed for – to glorify God.” By Faith has been used in both Chris-tian settings as well as secular outreach programs.

By Faith is taught and choreographed by Ariel Lopez and Katrina French. After taking a break this year for Ariel to have Scarlett & Katrina to teach English in Spain, we look forward to beginning this ministry in the Fall again. If you would like more information or would like By Faith Dance Company to perform at your event, please contact Ariel at arielsdancestudio@gmail.com or call 760-722-7021.

"By Faith Dance Company is the single most important activity I have ever been involved in because there is no greater accomplishment than to share the Love of Christ with others. We gave those we danced for hope for the future, a promise of everlasting love, and we encouraged them with the message of forgiveness and grace."

Marissa Yoder
former member

Ariel's Dance Studio, Oceanside, CA