About Us

ABOUT DANCE UNLIMITED

     Dance Unlimited was Oceanside’s first Professional Dance Studio. Established in 1989 by founder/director Erin Riley-Carrasco, Dance Unlimited is the largest on-site dance studio in North San Diego County. With over 10,500 square feet and 6 dance studios, we offer instruction from beginning to advanced levels in jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, hip-hop and musical theatre. We also offer adult classes and tiny tot combo classes.

     Our friendly, supportive office staff and amazingly talented, committed dance instructors truly make our studio one of a kind. It is our sincere desire to provide our students with the most   modern facility, outstanding instructors and challenging dance program, all within a professional and nurturing environment. Our Instructors have a   genuine desire to encourage students of all ages to develop the discipline and skills that will help lead to a healthier and happier future. At D.U. your child will not only learn the value of teamwork, but their self-esteem will be uplifted and they will be creatively inspired by the tremendous work ethic demonstrated by their dedicated teaching staff. Opportunities are provided throughout the year for our dance families to be involved in a variety of community activities and studio events. We pride ourselves in being a true “dance family” and are committed to ensuring that our students be given the best dance training in the finest facility available.

Erin Riley-Carrasco

STUDIO DIRECTOR 

     After graduating with honors from San Diego State University in 1988, Erin founded Dance Unlimited in January of 1989. She began her dance training in classical ballet from Victor Moreo, director of the North County Ballet Company. In 1980, Erin began studying jazz dance under Suzanne Fernandez, one of the principal dancers of the San Diego based professional dance company Jazz Unlimited.

     Upon entering SDSU's dance program, she continued her dance education under the direction of Pat Rincon, currently the Director of UCSD's dance department and founder of Jazz Unlimited, studying extensively in modern and jazz dance. Soon after, she began performing with SDSU's Choreographer's Ensemble. From 1985 through 1988 Erin instructed children of all ages in tap, ballet, jazz and creative dance at Studio C in Carlsbad until she opened Dance Unlimited.

     Erin has studied with such notables as Luigi, Joe Tremaine, Barry Lather, Doug Caldwell, Scott Benson, Nate Prevost and the Tony Award winning Thommie Walsh. Besides performing in Industrials, she has tuahgt as a guest instructor for the Professional Dance Teacher's Association National Convention and has also judged for the Stars of Tomorrow and Pacific Coast Talent Dance Competitions, KAR National Dance Competition and Star System's National Dance Compeition. She has been a judge for local and regional dance and talent contests, including the San Diego Gull's Girls, Miss Carlsbad and Miss Vista Beauty Pageants as well as the Little Miss San Diego Talen Competitions. She has been the recipient of over 35 Teacher's Awards during the past 22 years, including Top Choreographer, Best in Show, Most Entertaining, Grand Champion and Teacher's Choice Achievement Honors. Erin was selected to be including in the 2005 - 2006 edition of the Who's Who of American Entrepreneurs and was also featured in an article in Dance Teacher magazine, which profiled the successful Father/Daughter Dance Program that she started 18 years ago at Dance Unlimited. You can also see Miss Erin in Oprah Winfrey's O magazine, may 2006 issue!

     Erin and her husband, Allen, are the proud parents of their 14 year-old-son, Landon, and 11 year old daughter, Sophia Rose who is a part of the studio's successful competition program. Erin feels blessed to be surrounded by such special, talented children, dedicated teachers and staff, and wonderfully supportive D.U. dance families. She truly believes that the studio is like one big family and of course that...EVERYONE'S A STAR AT DANCE UNLIMITED!