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1.5 mi

What can you day about art....hmmm ....well how about there is no eARTh without art. When you…read morecombine art with physical performance and you turn the human body into the brush and the music is your canvas ....you have ballet. We are blessed to have a world renowned choreographer set down roots in our fair town and we are already seeing dancers arriving from far and wide to train with Mr Servy Gallardo. It is a great opportunity for all dancers young and "young at heart", aspiring to earn a living a or to dance for the joy. The conservatory even has an adult class for those of us who want to try or never want to stop trying. I am over joyed to see a professional ballet conservatory open its heart and soul in St. Pete and excited to see more of Mr. Gallardo's art in motion!

So this is not my typical place to review. I'm a sports loving guy who likes to find good places to…read moreeat. I feel like this place needs to be out there a little more so the word will get out. My daughter started here a little over a year ago. This school at the time had only been open about 6-7 months and they were starting to grow. The Melton's (the owners) are great people and are more than a pleasure to deal with. They want nothing but success for the dancers here. They have what is considered to be two studios that are very large for a ballet studio that when opened up become a nice sized theater. There is some seating upstairs in a balcony type area where you can watch classes and rehearsals taking place. The instructors Servy and Alexe Gallardo are excellent and professional at what they do. My daughter began with Alexe and thrived with her. Alexe took my daughter in who knew nothing about ballet and she has taught her so much. My daughter now also has a class with Servy and she has loved working with him as well. He works his students very hard and pushes them to achieve more than they realize they can do but he does it in a way where there is a lot of encouragement and the students also enjoy what they are doing. My daughter always comes home a little sore and tired but is always wanting to do more and she always says how much she enjoys both Servy and Alexe. For any parents reading this. This is definitely a family type of environment with kids ranging in age from 5 years old to late teens and possibly early 20's. The classes are broken up so they are appropriate for age and skill level. The students are not competitive with each other and are more encouraging to each other which makes this a fun environment for all. The studio has now put on multiple shows at its location. Each show has only gotten better and definitely showcases the improvement each dancer has made over time. There have been many dancers (younger and older) that have have wowed the crowd during these shows with how skilled they are and how much they learn. They will be doing a full length Nutcracker here in December. I would encourage anyone to look this place up and check out the show. To any parents with a current ballet dancer or one wanting to become a dancer I would say run don't walk to this studio and enjoy the professional instruction and atmosphere this conservatory has to offer. There are not enough nice things I can say about what they have all done for my daughter and the other dancers at this location.

Saturday night Performance was Great!!!

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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.

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4.9

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This pole studio continues to be a favorite of mine! The instructors are great. The interior vibe…read moreand lights are great. I will continue to keep coming!

A lot of fun the few different times I've tried it! A good…read moreworkout and a variety of classes / times at all different times of the days. If you've never tried pole Fitness (or a variation of it), definitely check them out!

Such a fun intro to pole dancing class! It was my first class, and I learned a routine to perform at the end even.

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We've taken a few lessons with Sergei and Mila so far and they are so experienced and fun to learn…read morefrom. My fiancé and I attended one of their monthly dances last night and smiled the whole time. The community there is very nice and easy to socialize with. The studio is beautiful and spacious, and you can tell how much thought and heart they put into making it welcoming. I am happy we found this gem!

Sergei and Mila are great! Very experienced and patient teachers and make learning to dance fun…read more There are group classes twice a week and a party once a month. The atmosphere is very friendly and welcoming.

Last weekend's showcase at the Palladium was awesome!

Mila and Sergei

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Mila and Sergei

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1.3 mi

Absolute best true Yoga studio in the area. Teaches all limbs, not merely Asana. Danielle is…read moreincredible, trauma informed, and amazing to work with. If you have a passion for Yoga, this is your place.

This yoga studio is so serene, laid back, and low-ley. Don't let its hidden location for you…read more I love coming to restorative on Tuesdays early morning with Tiffany. Her voice is so soothing and I always come out so relaxed. Whenever I get a chance to go to the lunch classes with Danielle I also come - great way to re-energize me so I'm not lagging at work in the afternoon. Better than coffee! The space is beautifully decorated and so conducive to meditation. Warmer than most studios, but I actually prefer that. Always clean, with wonderful free organic tea in the front. They also sell pretty bracelets for a good price. Definitely a regular now and would recommend this studio to anyone.

Small class sizes and no crowding

Outdoor yoga in the courtyard in front of the studio

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BOHO goddess event in the courtyard

Academy of Ballet Arts Inc

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3.4 mi

The Academy of Ballet Arts inspired my son to become a professional dancer, so I have spent many…read morehours there watching him take class. What I love about ABA is the way the teachers speak to the students. They encourage, correct, and praise in such a way as to give each child what he or she needs at that point in his/her dance education. The children love being there because of the camaraderie of the other kids and the family atmosphere. The older students take the younger ones under their wings, but don't substitute for the teachers. The performances are not stressed-out recitals but wonderful showings of what the students can now do. I would absolutely recommend this studio to parents who want a safe, caring experience for their children!!

The training I received at Academy of Ballet Arts was instrumental in my development as a dance…read moreartist. With the professional training, performance opportunities, and mentorship that is ever-present at ABA I was fully prepared to go on to a college conservatory majoring in dance, and to now be a professional dancer in NY. Thank you ABA.

A place to have fun with friends

Creativity through movement

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High-flying performance at First Night

Gulfport City of

3.7

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2.3 mi

Gulfport is NOT just a resort town on a barrier island, it is a vibrant community with a lot of…read morelocal flavor that has its own vibe. The selection of fine dining restaurants is large and there are also plenty of smaller local owned lunch places, sandwich shops, and ice cream stands. Almost every place worth going is located right on Gulf Blvd. So take a ride on the Gulf side and enjoy all that this small town has to offer!

I love Gulfport it's such a cute little hippie beach town that I did not even know the existence of…read moreuntil recently. It feels similar to key west but smaller and more laid back. The beach has very popular volleyball and dancing at the ballroom

Beautiful breeze today

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This is a really nice playground…read more There is only one entrance and exit to the playground and it's fully fenced in otherwise. So when you see the big lettering that says playground entrance, even though it appears to be directing you to the splash pad, that is indeed the entrance. The ground is fully covered, so no dirt/mulch ground here. This seems to be a pretty new park. It's rather large with a ton of rock wall climbing structures. My kids spent an hour here and didn't want to leave. There is some covering, but it's not over the whole playground so definitely put on sunscreen. It's easy for parents to sit on a bench under shade though. The only reason I'm taking off a star is it smelled strongly of weed. Like very very strong. That was next to the playground area so luckily while in the playground it didn't smell like that. Parking was plentiful and super easy.

Extensive park with nice trails, great large and diverse playground that is fenced in, splash pad,…read moreboardwalk by the water, and even a small golf area.

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Kid - Family friendly fun !!! Highly recommend ... check there hours online. I have been here for a…read morebirthday party. Overall - would be back and I recommend to family & friends.

I did not like this place. It reminded me of the 80s or early 90s and not in a good way. Like…read moreprobably a lot of this stuff should be considered condemned, unsafe and unsanitary. Many animals looked sad and unkept. The trampoline and playground areas definitely are 80s safe if you lived it you know what I mean. The entire property has one location to wash your hands! And no way to dry your hands. This was the nail in the coffin for me. I've been to many agritourism type properties and never have I not had access to multiple hand washing stations and of course be able to dry your hands! Disgusting.

Pony rides

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North Shore Aquatic Center

4.0

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This place is great. And I love the location. The lifeguards are nice. The only downfall is during…read moreswim season. They close this place for weeks for all the neets, so you can't swim here. It ends up being a money sink. But the lanes are great when available.

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Darren H.

7 years ago

My fiancé and I are in the process of learning a routine for our first dance coming up in a few weeks. We originally started with a Groupon and after a few lessons decided this place would be perfect. As one of the other reviews said it is a warm and inviting atmosphere and all the staff are very knowledgeable and supportive. I had no dance history and my fiancé only a few as a small child so they were starting from scratch. Our instructor Bryan made it very easy and fun for us to learn new steps and to get our routine in decent shape so far. One of the most helpful things (besides the great staff) is the flexibility and willingness to work around our horrible schedules. In my job I am sometimes on call and have to find someone to cover for me to get lessons to work and my fiancé just starting a new job had to flex her life around the person training her so our schedules are a mess to say the least. Through all of that Bryan has been able to work with our schedule and get us lessons on at least a weekly basis and sometimes the same day as missing a lesson. All in all this is a great studio with great people running it! read more

Kate C.

131

8 years ago

My fiancé and I choose Dance Passion to take dance lessons for our upcoming wedding. We researched a few places in the area and Dance Passion had great reviews and was the right price for us. We took advantage of a free trial with Ivan before deciding wether to continue with private lessons. During our trial, we tried a bunch of different dances to see what we liked and did not. We had so much fun in our trial that we decided to continue private lessons with Ivan. Ivan was great to work with, he choreographed a dance for our first dance to the song we selected. He even edited the song to include portions we wanted and didn't want to make the song shorter so we did not have a 4 minute first dance. Ivan was amazing to work with. He had a great choreographed dance for us and we were surprised how fast and easy it was to learn to dance with him. We definitely recommend Dance Passion and Ivan. read more

Robert S.

9 years ago

My wife and I just completed our 4th beginner lesson with Thibault at Dance Passion. I have 2 left feet and no rhythm, or at least that is what I thought. Thibault is a well spoken young man who knows how to ease a beginner into the basic steps, take away the anxiety, and move you along towards a feeling of comfort, all without passing judgement. We enjoyed it so much we have signed up for additional lessons and look forward to the group and party sessions. The studio is new, light and airy, clean and with an excellent music system. It is very conducive to learning. Thibault and owner Ivan are experienced competition dancers. You can tell immediately they both are very passionate not just about dancing but making sure their clients are comfortable and they work easily at the level you are at, guiding you along. read more

David C.

158

9 years ago

I've learned and forgotten how to dance salsa a couple times. It's nothing like riding a bicycle. Muscle memory atrophies and my fleet-footed wife rolls her eyes lovingly when I bumble wrong-footed turns on sweaty dance floors. My in-laws had been learning swing at Dance Passion and they told me about a Groupon deal, so I bought it and scheduled my lesson. Ivan and Dani are very friendly skilled teachers - they insisted on a back-to-basics approach which I doubted at first but quickly realized was absolutely essential to everything that followed. The studio is clean and there's always water with fruit in it to drink. I haven't checked out their evening dance socials or group lessons, but they seem promising. I'm excited to have a good dance spot on this side of the bay. Maybe I'll see you there. read more

Vee M.

4 years ago

It's been 4 years since my first review. My husband and I continued to have lessons at Dance Passion. Friday Night parties were good practice and everyone was friendly and helpful. Great bunch of people. Bryan became our instructor - he's awesome - kind and patient. With the pandemic, we weren't spending time in Florida and stopped practicing. We called Ivan to see if we could continue lessons via Zoom. With Bryan's guidance, we've been able to remember a lot and felt comfortable enough to dance at a friends' dinner party. Zoom for dance lessons is not the best set-up plus our room isn't big enough, but Bryan has worked with us. This experience has reminded us what a great place Dance Passion is read more

Audra U.

10 years ago

Dance Passion is not only the place for dancing. It's a state of mind and soul because the owner/ intructor Ivan and instructor Thibault manage to give you peace,joy, fun and very professional dancing skills during the class. You always look forward to next class to come, to every Friday's party and Monday's , Wednesday's, Friday's free group classes.There are multipal programs for kids, couples and seniors waiting for you. Surprise your spouse,friend or child with passionate dancing you can learn at Dance Passion! You will find peace inside you and will forget about life outside with Dance Passion I can guarantee you that,it's my own experience. You are never too young or too old to dance!!! read more

Anet P.

7 years ago

My fiancé and I would highly recommend Dance Passion. Neither of us had any prior dancing experience and were definitely beginners in terms of skill level when we took the private classes. The owner, Ivan, was super welcoming and our instructor, Bryan, was very friendly and patient and his teaching style put us at ease right away. Even though we had just started learning, within a few weeks Bryan had helped us make significant progress and made us feel a lot more comfortable on the dance floor. And he made every lesson a ton of fun! For any couples looking for a fun date night idea, this was a night that we looked forward to every week and we hope to take some more classes in the future. read more

L C.

7 years ago

I found Dance Passion through their offer for a free group dance lesson and was delighted to find that Ivan, Carlos and Brian were such excellent teachers. I've wanted to learn ballroom dance for years but my fear of not being able to "get it" kept me from even trying. The instructors at Dance Passion were patient, even tempered and made the process so much fun that I was able to let go of the fear and really enjoy the lessons -- and putting the lessons in to practice socially. In a few hours of instruction with Ivan, I feel competent and confident ( and maybe even a bit stylish) in foxtrot and rumba. Now, on to swing ! Thank you Dance Passion ! read more

Michelle P.

9 years ago

My husband and I just took our first lesson. My husband is a biker and he went into this venture hesitantly to say the least. Ivan was our instructor. I can't say enough about how easy he made it. We had a blast! We have already made our second appointment and we may go back tonight for the dance party. We have already decided to sign up for a package to continue dancing. For anyone who wants exorcise I would really recommend this. By the time we were done we both were drenched in sweat and we definitely had our heart rate up. I would highly recommend this to everyone. read more

Jennifer W.

6 years ago

I am about to get married this weekend! Ivan was kind enough to coordinate a beautiful dance for our first dance to our favorite song "At Last." Nathan and I are so excited to dance together at our wedding and now have so much confidence! Ivan was an incredible teacher -- he was very knowledgeable, a wonderful coach, and has amazing enthusiasm. His positive and encouraging approach helped relieve our nervousness and made learning our song so much fun!!! I would highly recommend Ivan and Passion Dance to all couples and anyone who wants to learn! read more

Scott S.

4 years ago

I had a great experience at Dance Passion in learning salsa & bachata dancing!! The folks here are very nice, providing great individual instruction and in just a few lessons had me confidently dancing with my girlfriend - which is so much fun!! My instructor was Christina, who's fun & supportive demeanor made me feel & look good on the dance floor! These folks will get you dancing, and they also have "dance parties" where you can enjoy & practice with other students or your partner. Highly recommend these folks to get you dancing! read more

Deborah A.

5 years ago

I called Dance Passion for ballroom dance lessons. Ivan was warm and inviting. He made me feel like a real dancer. He is a wonderful dancer with so much experience. His studio is convenient with plenty of parking. During group lessons, his students made me feel right at home. For anyone interested in learning to dance or advancing their skills Dance Passion offers an experience not to be missed. I strongly encourage you to take the first step, give Ivan a call- you won't regret it. read more

Paul H.

7 years ago

Dance Passion is a warm, welcoming & friendly dance studio. My wife & I have not had lessons in many years. So we were a bit rusty. So Ivan offered us a free trial lesson with Bryan. He was an excellent teacher who was very helpful and perceptive in fixing small issues in our Cha Cha & Salsa Connection, Lead & Follow & footwork technique. We would highly recommend Dance Passion to our friends to help them feel more confident & comfortable on the social dance floor. read more

Rita B.

8 years ago

Want to learn how to dance and enjoy every minute of it? Dance Passion is the place to go. The name reflects the attitude of its owner, Ivan, who loves dancing, and shares that love with his students. He teaches a high degree of dancing but keeps it easy for any and all students to understand. And he makes it fun! We wanted to learn West Coast Swing and have enjoyed every minute of our classes. This is a studio where you can truly be "happy dancing"! read more

Ayla N.

8 years ago

My husband and I took a class here and had a great time. The instructor Carlos was so much fun. He was very easy to work with and really made sure we where getting the most from the class. Neither of us has ever taken a class and we both felt so comfortable there. We recommend this as a couples activity for anyone who loves to try new things and wants to look like a professional on the dance floor! read more

Nicole K.

4 years ago

All of the instructors are great! They do a wonderful job of making you feel like you are doing things well instead of letting you know you are dancing like a fool! They encourage and build you up while giving instructions. I definitely recommend anyone in the market for dance lessons, fun, date night ideas, or looking to try something knew and out of the norm look no further than Dance Passion!!! read more

Amina Z.

8 years ago

I love this studio! I was literally dancing from the 1st class I took, without any prior dance experience. They make it effortless somehow! The studio is very lovely. They have group classes every day, with a great variety of dances, and practice parties every week. Lots of positive energy and reinforcement from everyone. Ivan (the owner) is pretty great, but Kyle is the best!! read more

Vladimir N.

4 years ago

Dance Passion is fantastic. Ivan is our teacher and he is incredibly knowledgable, patient, detail-oriented, and makes the entire learning process fun and enjoyable. We cannot say enough good things about him and his studio. We are hooked, and look forward to each lesson with him. We highly recommend taking lessons with this amazing dance studio! read more

Thomas A.

173

8 years ago

Ivan is an amazing teacher. We were beginners and nervous, but he made it a ton of fun! We're on our 3rd lesson and we already have a newfound confidence. We have worked through many different dances but we're focusing on our 3 favorites. I highly recommend Dance Passion to anyone whether beginner or experienced - Ivan will take care of you! read more

Colleen K.

9 years ago

My husband who insisted he couldn't learn to dance actually enjoyed the private lessons. Ivan was encouraging, positive and obviously talented. He changed us, from total beginners, to become a couple who actually want to get out on the dance floor. We're ready to try the group lesson with others now! read more

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