Acrobatic Arts Level I is an exciting class designed for children from ages 7+ who are new to acrobatics or have some basic experience. This program focuses on developing strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination through acrobatic techniques.

Students will learn foundational skills such as forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, handstands, and bridges in a fun and supportive environment. The class also emphasizes safe practices and proper technique to ensure each student progresses at their own pace while building confidence. Perfect for young movers who love to flip, tumble, and have fun, Acrobatic Arts Level I provides a strong foundation for future acrobatic and dance training

Through the structure of the class, children are supported in learning sequencing, turn-taking, problem-solving skills, impulse control, and cooperation. Your child will learn to understand and reproduce rhythm, be introduced to ballet technique explore creativity and imagination, and gain body and spatial awareness.
This class will cover the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. It is a more formal setting that will give students the discipline to mature as dancers. The importance of strength, flexibility, rhythm, musicality, and memorization will be stressed. Basics of performing will be introduced.

Wear: Girls should wear leotard (any style/any color) and tights, ballet shoes. Boys should wear fitted t-shirt and sweat pants or play pants and ballet shoes.

This class is designed for students who have completed beginning ballet and are ready to a more formal training focusing on a strong technical foundation. A complete technique class with barre, center, and across the floor movement. 

Women: Black fitted T-shirt or cami, black leggings or black jazz pants or leotard and tights, black or pink ballet slippers. Chiffon ballet skirt is optional.
Men: Black or white t-shirt and black long shorts to knee or black jazz pants, black yoga/workout pants, black ballet slippers.

This class will cover the fundamentals of classical ballet technique. It is a more formal setting that will give students the discipline to mature as dancers. The importance of strength, flexibility, rhythm, musicality, and memorization will be stressed. Basics of performing will be introduced.

Wear: Girls should wear leotard (any style/any color) and tights, ballet shoes. Boys should wear fitted t-shirt and sweat pants or play pants and ballet shoes.

This class is designed for students who have completed beginning ballet and are ready to a more formal training focusing on a strong technical foundation. A complete technique class with barre, center, and across the floor movement. 

Women: Black fitted T-shirt or cami, black leggings or black jazz pants or leotard and tights, black or pink ballet slippers. Chiffon ballet skirt is optional.
Men: Black or white t-shirt and black long shorts to knee or black jazz pants, black yoga/workout pants, black ballet slippers.

This combo class is designed to help young dancers build ballet and jazz vocabulary. Class focuses on posture, feet and arm placement, and introduction to basic ballet & jazz steps.This combo class is deis combo class is designed to help young dancers build ballet and jazz vocabulary. Class focuses on posture, feet and arm placement, and introduction to basic ballet & jazz steps.uction to basic ballet & jazz steps.

Ready to embark on a delightful journey of dance and cultural exploration? Join our Bollywood & Indian Semi-Classical class and discover the joy of Bollywood dance!

Bollywood dance is a fun, colorful and diverse style that allows you to groove to popular Indian songs. Routines will encompass everything from classical and folk dancing to a more fusion-based style, combining traditional steps with western and contemporary movements. Classes will include a warm-up followed by a combination. This is a beginners/intermediate class with a focus on performance choreographies and techniques.

This Cheer Pom class combines the energy of jazz, acro, and dance into a fun, high-energy program perfect for kids. Whether your child dreams of cheering on the sidelines or just loves to dance, this class will help them build confidence, strength, and new friendships.

This class uses the latest sounds in Hip Hop, Rap, R&B and pop music together with movements influenced by some of today's hottest video choreographers.

Wear: For men, t-shirt, basketball shorts or workout pants and clean athletic shoes. For ladies, cami or leotard, jazz/Pilates/Yoga pants and clean athletic shoes.

This is a sub discipline of Hip Hop where the choreography will have more feminine overtones. It is open for anyone male or female.

Wear: For men, t-shirt, basketball shorts or workout pants and clean athletic shoes. For ladies, cami or leotard, jazz/Pilates/Yoga pants and clean athletic shoes.

Learn to dance like you see in the latest. music video clips. Students will learn technique, style and choreographed routine geared toward a dance concert. Selected dancers will be invited to perform in the Ariel Dance Productions' annual concert.

Wear: For men, t-shirt, basketball shorts or workout pants and clean athletic shoes. For ladies, cami or leotard, jazz/Pilates/Yoga pants and clean athletic shoes.

If you're looking for a fun, sassy, theatrical class designed to build confidence, whatever your level of experience, then this Burlesque/Cabaret class is for you! This class introduces musical theatre dance styles including jazz, contemporary, and musical theatre. This class allows you to express yourself and feel confident, while also enjoying fun fitness! 

Wear: For women, cami or leotard, jazz/Pilates/Yoga pants and jazz shoes.
For, men, t-shirt, basketball shorts/workout pants and black jazz shoes.

Students will focus on the fundamentals of musical theatre dance technique, along with building strength, flexibility, performance skills, and confidence. After a full-body warm up and across the floor exercises, students will learn and gradually build upon a combination from the Musical Theatre repertoire. This class offers a supportive and welcoming environment to both beginners and seasoned musical theatre practitioners.

Wear: For women, cami or leotard, jazz/Pilates/Yoga pants and jazz shoes.
For, men, t-shirt, basketball shorts/workout pants and black jazz shoes.

This class is for students with some background in dance, although not necessarily experience in jazz. Students will continue to work on technique, balance, strength, coordination, jumps, turns, and combinations.

Wear: For men, t-shirt, basketball shorts/workout pants and black jazz shoes. For women, cami or leotard, jazz/Pilates/Yoga pants and jazz shoes.

This is a high-energy class that focuses on warm-up, across the floor work, multiple turns, and complex dance combinations: Afro Jazz, Hip Hop, Funk, Lyrical, Musical Theater, and Traditional styles. Students can expect fun, high energy music, experienced teacher and a great workout!

Wear: For men, t-shirt, basketball shorts/workout pants and black jazz shoes. For women, cami or leotard, jazz/Pilates/Yoga pants and jazz shoes.

Lyrical dance style draws from ballet, jazz, contemporary and modern dance. This dance style dance is expressive, subtle, dynamic, and it focuses on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It is a combination of intricate, highly technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. It is commonly set to popular music with vocals as well as rich instrumental portions of a pop song.
Wear: cami or leotard, jazz/Pilates/Yoga pants and jazz shoes.

This workshop fosters development of balance, coordination and musicality while helping to strengthen your child's muscles. We incorporate a wide variety of engaging activities and props, including rhythmic activities, movement stories, finger play, songs, scarves, bean bags, musical instruments, parachute, balls, balance beam, hoops, and tumbling. In addition, obstacle courses are created with mats to roll on, over and under as well as a balance beam, trampoline, and tunnels for stimulating the children’s imaginations. The class allows the learning experience to take place in a comfortable, safe environment with parents plus it offers a wonderful opportunity to bond with your child.

Wear: Dress in comfortable clothing and sneakers. Girls may also wear dance clothing such as leotards, ballet skirts and tights as well as ballet shoes.
Boys may wear gym shorts or pants with a t-shirt and sneakers. Bring a water bottle.

Int.Tap
Choreography (teen/adult(

Elevate your tap dance journey in this intermediate tap choreography class, designed for those with a solid foundation in tap. This class focuses on mastering more complex rhythms, intricate footwork, and expressive choreography. Students will explore challenging tap sequences that push your technique and timing, learn dynamic routines set to a variety of musical styles, blending traditional and contemporary tap, and enhance your stage presence and musical interpretation, bringing each step to life with energy and precision.

Beg./Int Tap (teen/adult)

Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, our Beg./Int Tap class
is for adults looking to embrace the joy of dance! Your learn basic to intermediate tap techniques, rhythm, timing, and musicality, fun, engaging routines that will get your feet moving and your heart pumping. This class is designed to help you build skills at your own pace in a supportive and energetic environment.

Mini Dance Team (7-11 yrs)

Is your child (ages 7-11) passionate about dance and eager to shine on stage? The Ariel Mini Dancers is a performance-oriented team designed to nurture young dancers' love for movement and provide them with exciting opportunities to showcase their talent.

Here's what makes our Mini Dancers special
Designed for dancers with 1-2 years of experience who can readily grasp choreography.
Develops well-rounded skills in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and acro.
Performance opportunities to share their talents and build confidence.

Commitment to Excellence
Team members are required to commit to the full year program.
In addition to the team class, participation in a separate ballet class is mandatory.

Ready to Join the Team?
Contact us today at 408-621-2790 or send an email to secure your spot in the Ariel Mini Dancers this fall from 6:15 pm-7:30 pm. More info

Youth Performance Dance Team
(11 yrs and up)

Does your child love to dance and perform? Our Youth Performance Dance Team is
the perfect opportunity for dancers aged 11-16 to shine on stage and in the community (Xmas in the Park, Disneyland, Festivals, Senior Home)! This dynamic program offers training in various dance styles, including ballet, contemporary jazz, hip hop, cheer pom, Broadway jazz, lyrical, acro, and more.

This is more than just a class—it's an experience where your child can develop as a dancer, performer, and team member.

Adult Student Dance Team (ages 18+)

Have you ever dreamed of being on an Adult Dance Team? Here’s your chance!
Dance Team can be an excellent way to stay motivated, build camaraderie, and improve your dance skills while having fun!
Dancers will be exposed to Broadway Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, and Burlesque Cabaret. All levels welcome!

Ariel’s Adult Student Dance Teams are made of students just like you. Dance with Oanh for 12 weeks and cllass will culminate in a performance in front of friends and family at Ariel studio. There may be an opportunity to perform in outdoor festivals and dance concerts. Experience something new, get in shape, take your dance to a whole new level, and have a blast!

Wear: For women, cami, leotard or fitted t-shirt, jazz/Pilates/Yoga pants and black jazz shoes.

Learn how to sing and express yourself with confidence. Improve your range, strength, and connection with songs. This singing class brings you technique, individual work, and choral opportunties. We will focus on enhancing your singing skills and giving you confidence on the stage. The class will culminate in a group number to be performed as part of Ariel in-studio shows and annual concert.