Dancing, whether it's in the club or home alone, is a great way to destress, get needed exercise and have some plain old fun with people! This age-old experience comes in more forms than one can count and is perfect for all ages and stages of life. If you're looking to work on your dance skills or a newbie wanting to learn there's no shortage of places to get great dance lessons in Tampa. Here are a few of our favorites, we recommend trying them all and promise you will find the perfect dance experience for you!
David A. Straz Jr. Center for Performing Arts - The Patel Conservatory at the Straz in Downtown Tampa provides a wide variety of lessons in the performing arts. Choose from a variety of dance lessons for all skill levels including ballet, contemporary dance, hip hop, jazz, and tap. The Conservatory as a whole is a three-story, 45,000 square-foot, facility offering more than 100 performing arts classes in dance, theater and music for students of all ages and experience levels. Introduce your child to an education in the arts, or as an adult improve your skills, meet new people and have some fun!
Librero's Dance Studio - Librero's is the place to go if you're looking to participate in a classic dance class in Tampa. This means dance lessons in ballroom dancing, Latin dancing, Argentine tango, swing, and much more. The instructors, Blanche and Emilio Librero, have over 25 years of dancing experience and will turn you into a great dancer in no time. Check their Facebook page for current information. We love their monthly calendars, print one out and stay on your toes all month at Librero's on Davis Islands. (read more about Davis Islands in: Davis Islands, Its Real Estate Moguls, History and Intrigue)
Salsa Caliente Dance Studio - You know what you're getting with a name like Salsa Caliente. Enjoy a variety of salsa dance lessons for dancers of all skill levels. They also teach other styles including bachata, merengue, and cha cha with public and private lessons. With a focus on teaching correct technique, not just steps and patterns, salsa Caliente has a reputation for the highest-quality instruction and knowledgeable staff in the Tampa Bay Area! Salsa Caliente is located in South Tampa inside Brucie Klay's Dance Studio. Try the weekly group classes and private dance lessons from beginner to advanced levels, and check out the monthly dance social and special workshops offered. For their current schedule, locations, and pricing follow the link above to their site.
Arthur Murray Dance Studio - From Swing to Argentine Tango, Salsa, Hip Hop, and Country Western, Arthur Murray teaches an eclectic assortment of dance styles. The studio is managed by former world, European, British, and U.S. dance champions Michelle Montague and Luca and Loraine Baricchi. Anything is possible when you slow down your hectic pace and learn to dance. Check out this viral video from Miranda Marrs Photography and let your imagination go wild!
The Hip Room Dance Studio - We met with co-owners Matthew Garfinkle and Sho Rich at the Hip Room to learn more about what they offer residents of Tampa. Open on the 1700 block of Franklin Street since June of 2013 The Hip Room is an exclusive partner with "Dancing with the Stars- Tampa" for Julie Weintraub's charity "Hands Across the Bay". With a firm focus on service to their community these beautiful people encourage each of us to, "Move your hips, move your soul!" They specialize in all styles of social Ballroom dance and social Latin dancing, as well as Hip Hop! Dance lessons build confidence, and social relationships through movement. The Hip Room hires top instructors, dancers who compete and win in competition, to ensure you receive the best experience and see the results. They train students from 3 to 83 and would love to meet you! Your first lesson is free, with the lowest cost per lesson at 30 mins for $25. They also offer private and group classes. It's only $15 for drop in students at group classes. Be sure to check out their Friday night parties where students and new guests can put their dancing skills to work in a social setting, Cover is $10 for non students and free for active students. Get off your feet, and dance! Call them today to schedule a COMPLIMENTARY lesson.
With so many places to take dance lessons across Tampa there is no reason for anyone to be sitting home alone saying, "There's nothing to do, I don't like the club scene, and everything else is just a snooze!" dance is the answer. The question is, "Why are you still sitting there?", call one of these great places today and start exploring your world and the possibilities! Don't you want more?
