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.

I am sure that this place is amazing per the reviews that have been left but I need to share my…read morerecent experience so that it helps anyone else who might have a similar scenario with this instructor! I was SUPER excited to take the Bachata class here. In June I made several attempts to get additional information because when I registered I didnt receive confirmation that my registration took. I drove up to the studio during "business" hours and both times there was no one there. I called and no one picked up. I finally got through to the instructor via Facebook she was short and rude in her messages and I had to ask the same question multiple times before getting an answer. I was unable to attend the July session and was planning to attend the August session that happen to start in the middle of July. Unfortunately I had premade plans on the day classes started but I went to the next class only to encounter the instructor who was very rude face to face and informed me that the canceled the entire August class. I would not have known that had I not gone up there as this establishment does not believe in communicating properly and only communicates when they feel it to be convenient to them. Needless to say I was entirely bummed and I will be looking for a different studio for dance lessons. I do understand the instructors frustration, however, I hope that she understands how equally frustrating it is to be a paying customer and having to jump through hoops to get a response from her in order to attend her classes!! I wasnt going by myself we were coming in as a group and all of us experienced the same interaction with her.

Pretty disappointed. Bought a Groupon and was excited to try it out. Could not find info on when…read morethe 4 week sessions actually start online. Can't just walk I in. Called several times and emailed and no one answers. EVER. It has been months of this and still no answers and now my Groupon has expired.

I've been trying for two years to re-enroll my daughter, who was previously a student here, and the…read moreprocess has been extremely frustrating. Last year, after multiple back-and-forth emails, I was finally told she couldn't take the classes she wanted. This year, I went in person and was told she would get a tryout, but instead of scheduling it, I was asked to email again in two weeks. As a customer, I shouldn't have to keep chasing the school for updates or appointments. A well-managed business should collect my information, follow up, and make the process easy. Unfortunately, I felt like my time and interest didn't matter. Because of this experience, they have lost us as customers and I hope who read this message doesn't become a customer either.

Absolutely love this Dance Academy! Every one is so friendly. Best teachers around.read more

The package I signed up for is approaching its end and I am in awe of the progress my husband and I…read morehave made thanks to Tetiana and Sergio. The dance parties, classes, heck the emotional support and therapy provided by Fred Astaire has been life changing. I can't wait to see what is next for my journey with dance. If you have been considering trying it out this is your sign that you should take the leap.

The staff here are literally the best. I really enjoy their approach to dance lessons. We have only…read moretapped into our first free lesson and are currently deliberating between 4 or more lesson dance pack. The space is clean and bright. The package options are reasonable and provide a cool way to track your progress. I'm definitely interested to book some lessons.

BEST TIME EVER! This has been on my bucket list for... geez... forever. And my guy was never…read moreinterested in going with me. However, now the studio offers VIRTUAL DANCE LESSONS due to COVID! We just experienced the best and most fun Salsa and Marengia classes in our living room! It was hilariously fun!! The instructors broke down the dance moves step by step in easy to replicate movements. Such a super fun evening! The instructors were so funny and hilarious making us all enjoy the dance and music. My guy loved it! We took our dance date next level by dressing up a bit (I wore a red dress for twirling). If you've been on the fence - just dance!

My fiancé and I took lessons from Alberto for our wedding and he was absolutely fantastic!!!! He…read moreand his wife Yoli and Chad were all so welcoming and made us feel at home right away. Any place where I'm offered a glass of wine is my type of place! Alberto worked with us in a very short time frame and choreographed the perfect dance of my dreams that went so beautifully with our song. I highly recommend this studio to anyone who wants to learn or loves to dance, and especially couples that want to make their first wedding dance special! Thank you Alberto and everyone at the North Tampa studio! I definitely plan to come back after the wedding for more lessons.

This is a business that values their members and treats everyone with the upmost respect and…read moreconsideration. Their customer service is above and beyond and they show they care. I have been attending for years on and off (health issues have gotten in the way) and will always return there. Their classes are amazing. I especially loved the bar Strength classes and the Bar Restore classes. When I was consistent I felt and saw the changes in my body and loved it. I started out going 3x a week and pretty soon I was going 6x a week. It felt great to build Bar Method into my routine. It felt like "me time". My flexibility improved as well as my strength, body definition and confidence. All of the instructors have their own amazing personalities and energies they bring to the classes. Their retail is super cute and great quality. Their studio is beautiful and very comfortable. I recommend Bar Method to Everyone. Photos from my journey with Bar Method. Before and after pic from a few years ago but are results I achieved with consistency and an elimination diet/clean eating.

Great barre studio Great instructors…read more More than 5 barre styles Showers ! Amenities Welcoming staff Plenty of socks Different barre equipment Great policy for cancellation only 1 hour ! Boutique fitness Studio fitness Safe space for all and great women's fitness Virtual classes available as well Huge space

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.

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!!

Love the barre classes here! Wish there were more times available, but I'm glad there's at least…read moreone a week. Everyone should take this class if they want to be mobile. I work out often and these classes woke up muscles I had been neglecting. The yoga at the end of class is wonderful too. Studio is clean and bright and the instructor is great and makes you feel comfortable right away.

I am disappointed in the lack of customer service skills at this studio. I received a dance package…read morefrom my mom as a gift. We are new to the area, and my mom wanted to encourage me to dance again. I am a hip hop and salsa dancer, neither of which are offered at this studio. I respectfully explained the situation to the owner, Corinne, and was denied a refund because that's "company policy." I understand there are policies in place, but as a business owner, she should be able to evaluate the situation individually, and recognize it as an honest mistake. It shows a lot about someone's character.

I had a very good time dancing dancing dancing and meeting some nice people…read more The Gentleman who ran the place was very pleasant to talk to.

From the owner: Ballroom Dancing d W Dance started as a Dance Magazine has been disseminating Ballroom Dancing…read moreinformation since 1989 worldwide This Dance Magazine has been distributed to student and on-line members throughout the years.Ballroom dance is a set of partner dances, which is enjoyed both socially and competitively. Because of its performance and entertainment aspects, ballroom dance is also widely enjoyed on stage, film, and television. Ballroom dance may refer, at its widest definition, to almost any type of partner dancing as recreation. However, with the emergence of dancesport in modern times, the term has become narrower in scope, and traditionally refers to the five International Standard and five International Latin style dances. The two styles, while differing in technique, rhythm and costumes, exemplify core elements of ballroom dancing such as control and cohesiveness. In the United States, two additional variations are popular: American Smooth and American Rhythm, which combine elements of both traditional Latin and Ballroom dances.The studio has been location in Clearwater, Florida. 33763 since 2012