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Dance and Circus Arts of Tampa Bay

4.4 ★★★★☆ 40 Google reviews · Ballet school in Clearwater, Florida

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (727) 461-0098
  • Website & schedule danceandcircusarts.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 AM–3:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Dance and Circus Arts of Tampa Bay, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 29 mentions

“Updated review: Both of my daughters now attend Dance & Circus Arts of Tampa Bay, and this is most definitely our 2nd home.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 40 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“This is honestly the best thing I could have ever done for my child! She has grown in her confidence, skills, and is getting a fantastic workout while having fun.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 8 mentions

“It’s just a big ole creative, helpful, happy family that can transform you from the inside out with expertise and love.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“I travel year round performing and get to come here every winter to train, and the instructors and students are all beyond phenomenal.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 9 mentions

“Very great staff, I'm in my late 20's, weigh 180lbs, have had two pregnancies (one being twins).”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“She has grown in her confidence, skills, and is getting a fantastic workout while having fun.”

From the reviews

My daughters have started taking classes this summer, as is normal for our family when we do something we are all in. my 12 year old started about a month ago, and is attending her third week of Circus Intensive my 14 year old just completed a week of Dance Intensive (at another wonderful studio) and just started…

★★★★★ — Soleeze, Aug 2015

Very great staff, I'm in my late 20's, weigh 180lbs, have had two pregnancies (one being twins). So, you can imagine I'm not in great shape. Anyways, but I love aerial workouts and fitness, and have always dreamed to do it. I was doubtful at first, but they encouraged me to come in and try.

★★★★★ — Barb, Jan 2019

Brilliant place to learn a variety of skills, and practice and hone new ones. I travel year round performing and get to come here every winter to train, and the instructors and students are all beyond phenomenal.

★★★★★ — Lily, Dec 2015

Updated review: Both of my daughters now attend Dance & Circus Arts of Tampa Bay, and this is most definitely our 2nd home. In August, it will be 3 years for us at this studio, and we have no plans on leaving!

★★★★★ — Sabrina, Apr 2022

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Your first ballet class at Dance and Circus Arts of Tampa Bay

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Dance and Circus Arts of Tampa Bay

1490 N Belcher Rd. Ste h, Clearwater, FL33765

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