Home › Florida › Tampa › Tampa City Ballet Dance School
Tampa City Ballet Dance School
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Ballet school in Tampa, Florida
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 813-558-0800
- Website & schedule schooltampacityballet.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The most caring, talented, and friendly teachers in their adult classes.”
“They are amazing with the children my first time putting my daughter in a dance group and she loved every moment looking forward to being apart of the TCDC again very Soon.”
What families & students say
“They are strict when it comes to technique and discipline, but this is always balanced with an immense amount of care for each child's well-being and growth.”
“The school was more than just a place to learn dance — it was a family, a place where young dancers were nurtured with discipline, passion, and creativity.”
“For 23 years, TCB enriched the Tampa community not only with world-class training but also with performances and outreach that brought the beauty of dance to everyone.”
“The most caring, talented, and friendly teachers in their adult classes.”
“The attention was very good, the teacher was very professional and above all Mrs.”
“They are strict when it comes to technique and discipline, but this is always balanced with an immense amount of care for each child's well-being and growth.”
From the reviews
My 3 daughters have been dancing at Tampa City Ballet for several years, and we couldn't be happier. It's clear that the owner is not just running a business; she's nurturing a community.
Tampa City Ballet is truly a standout in the local arts community. Their dedication to classical ballet shines through in their beautiful full-length productions of works like Carmen, Cinderella, and The Nutcracker, all performed with impressive artistry and professionalism.
"For 10 years, my daughter danced with Tampa City Ballet School, and it was one of the most transformative experiences of her life. The school was more than just a place to learn dance — it was a family, a place where young dancers were nurtured with discipline, passion, and creativity.
This school is a hidden gem in Tampa- who would have known my local ballet school would provide top quality instruction that could rival some of the best schools in the country!
Adult ballet at Tampa City Ballet Dance School
Tampa City Ballet Dance School runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Tampa City Ballet Dance School
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.
More ballet studios near Tampa
Tampa City Ballet School
4.5 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Tampa City Dance Center
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
🩰 Free trial class — check their site
The Performing Arts Center/Temple Terrace Ballet
4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews