Back when I was a USF grad student, I was on a search to take my first hip hop class. I was…read moreenamored with all the amazing hip hop dancers I was seeing in movies, on tv, and on the internet. I would drive to and call dance studio after dance studio, but they would either not offer adult classes or their adult hip hop classes were taught by contemporary or jazz dancers. It just wasn't what I was looking for. One day, one of these jazz dancers teaching the hip hop class told me about VYB and Demario Henry. Once I took my first class at VYB, I was disappointed in myself for not finding this place sooner! VYB is THE PLACE for adult dance classes in Tampa. They offer a variety of dance styles for beginner, intermediate, and advanced dancers with, in my opinion, some of the best dance teachers in the state of Florida. It's a welcoming community of fun-loving, good-hearted people with a passion for expression through movement (Voice Your Body)!

I recently had the pleasure of seeing the byc dance group. They were very eclectic and quite good…read more All movements were very fluid and seem to have a purpose. I guess one day I can aspire to learn how to be that graceful on a dance floor lol. I hope I have an occasion to see them again it was a nice experience. What's a girl to do? Try to keep up with what's currently going on in the Tampa Bay area.

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!

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!

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.

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.

My daughter has been dancing with Dance Central for two years now. I…read morereally like how hands on the owner, Miss Kelley is with her students. This studio focuses on learning things the right way the first time no matter their level of dance and always stressing on their technique. Being a former athlete myself, I'm very impressed with the solid core fundamentals and foundations of dance taught by Kelley. I also like that the classes are limited in size. There is also a variety of programs available to all dancers. My daughter is now part of their competition team and I like that Dance Central offers classes all year round so that she can continue the momentum in her dance education. It's been a great experience for my daughter.

I was looking for a summer dance camp for my daughters where they would be able to build upon and…read moreimprove their technique. I found that and more at Dance Central. Kelley King is an amazing teacher and does a great job of getting her dancers to push outside their comfort zone and try new things. My daughters have so much more confidence as dancers after eight weeks of camp. My girls love it at Dance Central, they came home from their first day of camp saying that they wanted continue their dance instruction at DC when they start back in the fall. I am a firm believer that we are put in the right place at the right time, I have found a wonderful new studio for my daughters to continue their dance education. I am very excited to watch my girls grow as dancers at DC

Awesome music here tonight!!! Every performer!!! This was our first time here and based on these…read moreperformances tonight, we will definitely be back!

I came here to see a play tonight, CellMate Confessions. A friend of ours was performing and I…read morewasn't sure what to expect. The PLAY was amazing, great talent. The space? It's nice. The art on the walls is pleasing to look at, they offer it at little to no cost to different types of artists, and that's fantastic. I think every community needs this kind of space. There were 2 major detractors to the space though: Parking. If you park next to the building You WILL BE TOWED. They do not own the space. So parking is either confusing or on the street -especially if you're not from the area. And Risers are needed. I was in the 2nd to the back row. I'm nearly 6' tall, but I still had to bob and weave to watch the people on the "stage" and by stage I mean the floor. So either make a stage or give risers to your people in chairs.

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

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

Well, I've been a devoted member for several years now, and as the sayin' goes "all good things…read moremust come to an end!" To be honest, I've purposely kept coming here because of the staff (Doug, Shane, and Zach) that really do the best they can and take pride in their work and it shows. It's clear now that the primary owners don't care about keeping this place in great shape. They don't care about upgrading the WiFi, or replacing one of the big fans (especially when it's the first one that you see when you walk into the place), or replacing old and outdated equipment, or old and outdated carpeting, or toilets that barely flush. Sadly, when the fan does stop working it gives you the chance to see how much caked-on dust has accumulated on it. (This has since been corrected as a result of a survey that I filled out that "got noticed.") With the recent opening of other gyms in the immediate area, it's time to take my business elsewhere.. If this place ever changes ownership and gets a much-needed refresh then I'll certainly come back to give it another try. Until then, I went ahead and canceled my membership at this place.

Great facility with great people and has everything you could need for a solid workout regimen!read more