Julia is quite the character! She always adds so much humor and energy to her dance classes. She's…read morevery knowledgeable, but slows the pace during the beginners classes and makes sure the atmosphere is very relaxed for them. My fiance really appreciated that. We can't wait until our wedding in 2 weeks so we can get back to dancing salsa and learning from Julia! I personally have been ballroom dancing on and off since 2005, so I have seen Julia in a variety of different settings and used to go to her Friday dance parties quite often. It's so good to go to them because there are people of many ages and levels, so you always learn something new just from coming out to socialize and DANCE! I will go as far and say that the Friday classes are just as important if not more so than any group dance class you take with her. It's like learning a language and then going into the real world to put it to practice. We just knocked off one star because the back room used for some of the beginner's classes lacks good ventilation and one time we went for a class it smelled very strongly like smoke. Seems like someone was naughty! But we have each had enjoyable experiences with Julia, so that's why we would go back in a heartbeat.

Aside from being a very talented and experienced dancer, Julia is an excellent teacher. She's the…read moreperfect balance, providing excellent coaching and instruction, while making sure you're still having fun and enjoying yourself. In private lessons, and in group classes, she tailors instruction to fit the student. No comparison, 1st dance Studio should be your first (and only) choice for dance lessons!

Very inviting and professional atmosphere. It is a pleasure learning @ St Pete Dance! Michael,…read moreMike & Monique push your limits, while at the same time helping you to enjoy the experience!

Michael is an excellent teacher. He teaches without overloading with details, emphasizing the basic…read moresteps first and gradually refining technique with little tips. We wanted to learn swing dancing and after just one lesson we had the basics. But he made the lessons so fun and relaxed that we decided to book more lessons. We don't want to be professional or competition dancers, we just want to have fun and look good doing it. Michael gets that and teaches us with that in mind.

Danielle is extremely knowledgeable and great at picking up what teaching style works for each…read moreindividual. She always meets you where you're at and helps you make progress with every session. I would recommend her to anyone!

Daniele leads amazing group classes with attention to lead and follow technique in addition to…read morestylish footwork. Dances that follow are fun with great music!

My daughter attended this school and now my granddaughter dances here so we've been here a long…read moretime. The owner (Amy) is awesome and everything runs smoothly. Information is given to us in a timely manner, recitals are organized and summer camps are fun. The teachers were excellent for my daughter with some of the same still teaching here. They youth assistants are talented and congenial with the children. They have a talented dance team but we just wanted our kids to ENJOY dance, not go to the olympics. They were not pressured to compete and this was very important to us. It's okay to dance for fun and exercise. We're very happy at Jeanne Lynne. Can't recommend it enough, especially with the grace with which they have handled the pandemic.

My review today is a nostalgic blast from the past for me. If you have a child looking for a dance…read morestudio (or if you are looking for classes of your own!) JLDS is IMO the best studio in St Pete! I started taking ballet lessons when I was 5. Every year the studio puts on a recital to showcase everyone's hard work. Watching the recital, I fell in love with clogging. My second year I enrolled in clogging. From beginner, I worked my way up to join the Southern Exposure clogging team and traveled the southern states competing with this team. We even got to travel to Missouri one summer to perform in shows for two weeks at Silver Dollar City, their theme park. Besides clogging and ballet. I also enrolled in tap, jazz, lyrical, African, and hip-hop (my second favorite after clogging). What started off as something my mom put me in as a fun hobby ended in the best time of my life with friends I will have forever. (I'm almost 40 and stopped dancing when I moved out at 22 and I still see some of these girls!) If competition isn't your cup of tea they have normal classes too. Even writing this, my heart is so full and I honestly can't thank my mom enough for the dance memories I have

We came to Ivan with a "mission impossible". 3 weeks to the wedding and we want to dance. We had…read morenever met him before, are both beginner dancers and hey... we also wanted to mix THREE different styles!!! He did nothing but magic!! Plus my fiancée is the world champion in backleading, and he was just great at helping us to work well together! Thank you so much Ivan!!!!

My fiancé and I were looking to have someone help plan our first dance for our wedding day with…read moreshort notice. Within private 5 sessions, we have a beautifully choreographed dance! Ivan was patient, fun, and very helpful in assisting the both of us on how to execute the different aspects of the dance. With his dance tips, we find the dance to be elegant and fun! The bundle provided to us was very affordable and catered to our needs - 5 private sessions and 2 group sessions. We recommend Ivan and his classes for all dance needs at all skill levels!

Hugo and Stacie love to dance. They are very encouraging and will work to your skill level. They…read moreknow a lot of tricks to help you work on your mistakes, and they are very positive. The have the patience to work with even the most awkward dancers...me. The studio is clean, open, and inviting. They have a multitude of classes for all skill levels. I have travelled over 7 hours to have a lesson with them and will be doing so again. I cannot recommend them enough.

I take several group lessons a week (West Coast Swing) and ALL of the instructors are awsome.read more

Mario and Letiza are amazing. They make dance fun for people of all ages. As a military veteran,…read morethis has been the best thing for my mental health. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Take the step -- you will never regret it.

Very nice atmosphere, great dance instructors! No matter your skill level they will teach you how…read moreto be a better dancer.

I couldn't imagine a better studio than BADA. Our daughter…read moreis thriving and learning so much but that aside, she cannot wait to come to dance. She adores her instructors and BADA has become "home" for us!

Edit after sleeping on this, but leaving my upset: For 3.5…read morehours at dress rehearsal, my son was not accounted for by the people in charge. When he didn't show up on stage (due to their neglect at communicating), not an eye was batted. He didn't have anyone come to ensure he was safe. He was left in a room with a volunteer, presumably another parent at the school. Just because you have another parent volunteering does not mean they are a safe person. When someone is missing from a place they are supposed to be, the person in charge should feel quite compelled to locate the missing person. Original review: My son worked for 6 months on a dance he will not be performing tomorrow after severe neglect from the school to have tabs on their dancers. He was the only boy in the number, and one of a handful of boys at the school. He was only performing in ONE dance. No one thought to stop and find him for rehearsal when he was missing. He sat in a dressing room for 3.5 hours for literally nothing. They never called his name to come to the stage. When I confronted (admittedly, very heated after hearing of this) the woman in charge, she offered to have him practice then. At 8:30 at night. After my son had already sat for 3.5 hours waiting for them to call him up. After they were already 30 minutes behind schedule. Picture day was just as much of a mess. This is not his first rodeo with a dance company (he is last one stopped dance programs or we would have gladly stayed with them), and it isn't mine either- after having taken classes and performing for 15 years, myself. I would drive to Tampa over going to this dance school again. You would think if this is something you do over and over again, you would have it down by now. Not happy that they robbed my son of this experience, and have set him up for complete failure.

Great place to dance! Joe and E are easy going and fun. Dance lessons are reasonably priced. They…read moreserve food at the Saturday and Sunday dances and have a large dinner dance each month. I've been dancing here for 4 years and it is my home studio.

Very nice ballroom. Large dance floor and great music. The owners are really nice and expert…read moredancers. A great place to learn and have fun! I dance there every week on Friday afternoons and on Sunday evenings.

The trainers are wonderful, and Michelle (the owner) really takes the time to understand your needs…read moreand create a plan that helps you reach your goals.

I started going to Iron Belle about a year ago and this gym has completely transformed my mindset…read moreabout working out. I actually look forward to go to the gym especially after watching my body change for the better. Michelle is the greatest, she motivates me every single day to do better and chase my goals. If you're looking for a new gym, this is the one to choose!