Ummm, could you ask for a better place to spend your Thursday evening? Uhhh no!…read more My 3 year old daughter dances here and she loves everything about it. From the girls she has met, to the best teacher ms tammy and the fun dances she has learned. They do tap ballet and acro and all at a reasonable price. It is conveniently located and is so awesome to be at. So go check it out you or your kid(s) won't be disappointed.

From the owner: At Bay-Area School of Dance Arts (or BSDA), we pride ourselves in providing dance education for all…read moreages and abilities. Our selections in music and costume are always age-appropriate, and dancers are training with dancers of a similar age and ability. As proud of our performance and competition teams as we are, our true focus has always been to ensure proper dance technique from an early age. Our daily goal is to instill and maintain a strong foundation of dance technique while always creating an atmosphere of fun (we never forget - DANCE should always be fun!) As our students gain more experience, the opportunities for them to perform and compete also becomes available for dancers of every ability. It is our foundation of strong technical skills that has allowed BSDA to enjoy great success at regional and national dance competitions. We are currently celebrating our 36th year teaching dance!!

Let me start by saying that we have not utilized any of the classes here. We've only been here for…read moreperformances. We've been to the Straz a few times for touring Broadway productions, but this was our first time at Patel (which is part of the same building). We saw SpongeBob the Musical. It's was, I believe, high school and college age performers. And they were amazing! They were every bit as good as the pros. Yes, it's a little lower budget, of course! But still just as dynamic and entertaining. The theatre itself is a little smaller than others, but plenty big. We are fans of Mezzanine so we chose seats in a box. It was perfect! There are few concessions; consisting of drinks and snacks (candy, chips, etc). Restrooms on each floor. We thoroughly enjoyed the show and look forward to seeing more productions at Patel.

Great training for a young & new ballerina. Absolutely no forgiveness or concessions to academics &…read morefamily. Unless your child plans on being a professional ballerina, worthless. Not to mention, they play favorites with parents who donate a lot of money & volunteer. So many other dance programs that are a better fit! This place will also make sure you can never enjoy a holiday! Every Mother's Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas & most likely Easter gone!

Tried my first class at Pure Barre today and loved it! The instructor Liz was fantastic at giving…read moreclear, concise instructions over the mic, and helping attendees correct form as needed. It was an intense workout focused on fine, repetitive movements to make your muscles burn and shake. I feel energized and ready to take the day after this class, and look forward to coming back! BEFORE YOU GO: make sure you bring a water bottle and grippy socks! Purchase options include monthly memberships, class bundles, and pay as you go per class

BEWARE!!! I was NOT told that I was buying a membership…read morewhen I took a "free" class with a friend. I thought I was only purchasing four classes. The lady at the front desk that took my credit card did NOT explain I was buying a membership nor did she tell me the credits/classes I bought expired within thirty days!! . I thought I was only buying four classes!!!! When I called to inquire I was told to send an email to cancel. I sent an email stating that I had not used any of the classes I purchased and just saw where my credit card was used for another eighty nine dollars and did not know this was a "membership"plan. Shame on me for not asking questions. Shame on them for not telling me this was a membership and that the credit/classes EXPIRE! FYI. Just be aware that you will be told to buy twenty dollar socks, from them, BEFORE you can go into class!! $178 for a "free" class! SMH

Recently joined because of a special and I am glad I did! Super fun way to work out with music and…read moreothers. I am not a fan of going to the gym because I do not like to work out by doing this does not make you feel like you were actually working out. You can do anything with some music in a group of other people with the same goal! Some people prefer the gym and that's fine but I am not one of those people. I really enjoy it and I'm happy I signed up! All of the instructors are super friendly and welcoming, and even the members who are already attending the classes. Super easy way to sign up with the app! The only thing I wish we were able to do is go to the other locations just to see how the other classes are ran, but I am totally satisfied with the location that I chose.

This center is great and all the instructors are great…read more Great exercise and you meet some really great people.

I have tried a few dance studios in the Tampa area, but Tonos Latin Dance Studio is hands down the…read morebest. Carlos is an incredible instructor. He's patient, dedicated, and makes sure every student understands the steps. What I also love is that he creates a fun, supportive atmosphere where everyone feels included and encouraged. He ensures that the students are connected and now I have gained an amazing community of friends. If you're looking for great instruction and a welcoming vibe, Tonos is the place to go.

I highly recommend Tonos for any level of Latin dancer. We've take Latin dance classes from four…read moredifferent schools. Carlos of Tonos Latin Dance is great. We've made a big leap in progress in just two months. He makes the classes a lot of fun and keeps them moving so you get the most out of each class. He also fosters a great group of students who are a blast to hang out with at latin social nights. We've had epic times out dancing!

I set out on a journey to learn Salsa exactly 2 years ago…read more My first lesson learned: If you want to learn salsa, you have to go to a salsa school. Don't go to a ballroom dancing studio to learn salsa. It's not real salsa, and they'll pressure you pretty hard to learn ballroom even though you just want to learn salsa. Ballroom studios will try to get hundreds of dollars from you for a couple of weeks of lessons. You should never pay more than $15 for a group class from a salsa school. With groupons, introductory classes are about $8 or less per class. Two months later and $600 burnt, I luckily find Salsa Caliente. Erika and her staff jump start the beginner class by teaching dancing technique. First we learn about "tension" which in my opinion is the most important lesson in Salsa. Tension is the foundation of lead and follow technique. With it, you can lead the follower through a salsa pattern without her knowing the pattern. It also help you conserve energy so you can dance longer. For example, instead of stepping out a turn, you can use the rubber band effect from each other's arms to sling shot you around super fast. Using tension, you can do this turn all day long. If you stepped the turn out, you'd be tired in about 5 turns. Next we learn the NY Salsa standard patterns and shines. I never knew how exceptional their teaching and expertise was until I went to my first Salsa Congress in Orlando last summer. A congress is a dance convention where all the serious and expert dancers gather. With my dance foundation from Salsa Caliente, I was able to learn the advanced partner and shine routines faster than most people in the Congress Workshops, because their routines were built by chaining up Salsa Caliente standard patterns and shines. In one of the workshops with about 40 intermediate/advanced dancers, the instructor asked us to do a "basic" (the standard steps for salsa). He immediately pointed to me and said I was the only one doing it correctly. Why? Because Erika teaches us that we should be moving back and forth with a smooth walking motion, and not a "step step STOP, step step STOP" motion. Is this a gauge of how great Salsa Caliente is? In my opinion it is. Am I a great dancer? No, but I'm probably as good as I can be. Am I good enough to show most girls in my arms a great time while dancing? HECK YEAAAAA !!!!!!! That's why I give Salsa Caliente 5 Stars :-)

Hands down the best class I've taken. Very good attention to detail and perfecting your style no…read morematter what level you are. I highly recommend this studio and its instructors.

You know when something comes into your life at the right moment? Like the stars just align and…read more-BAM- there it is? Well, that's sort of how I see Shevon. This man is top notch - he knows his shit, he has a great vision, and he has an even better personality. Seriously, I'm a whiner about just about everything (okay, some of it is self-deprecation and hilarious) and he deals with it with total grace. He will kick your ass in the best of ways. Things will hurt or be tender the next day or two. He'll even advise you in proper jump-rope technique lest you find yourself a little too crippled the next day - and in my case high heels are off the table for a bit. I think he's amused at this recent life development, but I could be wrong. He will also mess with your head. In addition to laughing my ass off, some things that have either come out of my mouth or run through my head - "Did I just do that? Wait, he wants me to do what? I'm sure as hell I can't do that... FACK! How did I just end up here? Oh dammit... Shit this is going to suck tomorrow." He's well-trained and speaks a few different dance languages; this is how I first found the Sultan. I remember catching a couple of his performances in the area and he had this insane energy that Tampa is missing. If you want to talk about someone being magnetic, this is a prime example. I showed up to his in-home studio a couple weeks ago with no real plan other than he was going to school me in something new. I was minus my iPod and he asked if I had any music. I pulled a lone CD out and he ran with it. "Have you done any partnered dance?"... Nope! On day one I found myself getting spun around and dipped (among other things), all while making really ridiculous noises because I'm a control freak and it... Freaked me out. But hey, new experiences are good for me, right? So, I found myself dabbling in "intro to ballroom" for the first time, revisiting some flamenco, and falling back into the belly dance thing (though I haven't left it since I first started back in '07). If you want to talk about getting into fusion done correctly though... This is it. No one else in the area does what Shev does. So, what else is there to say? This isn't a weekly drop-in class; you don't just show up. If you want a regular day/time slot I'm sure he would work with you; a friend and I have started assigning Sundays to dance/ass-kicking "church" with Father Shevon (yeah, it's a terrible joke, I know). I can't help but love this new ritual in my life because it's so refreshing to work with someone so professional who can also put you at ease. Tampa doesn't know what kind of gem it has because frankly, he's too good for it.

Anyone within traveling distance (reasonably, that is) and wants a truly energizing fitness dance…read moreworkout needs to check into this TRUE JEM of a studio! Don't be fooled by the basic décor; the magic is in people. From the first step in the door I was really comfortable, but meeting Shevon James was a completely uplifting experience! As the founder, he is a truly gifted and enthusiastic instructor whose charming and welcoming nature instantly puts everyone at ease. I am taking his Brancee Belly and Boot Camp sessions and the energy in the room is always electrifying. Mainly because his bright face, great music and demand for form bonds everyone in the room into one ball of energy, sweat and great endorphins! This is definitely not a Barbie Doll venue. Women of all shapes, sizes and ages are representing and having a blast! Speaking for the 'over fifty' set...I have never looked forward to any fitness class but really feel down when I have to miss a class. Never had such a great time getting in shape! Shevon , is a consummate professional and he and his staff have put together programs from Ball Room to Latin, Hip Hop and everything in between with classes for kids, teens and 'the rest of us'. If you ever considered a dance fitness studio; do yourself a favor and check this one out!