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Tampa City Dance Center
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Ballet school in Tampa, Florida
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 3–9 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 813-904-0667
- Website & schedule tcdancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–1 pm, 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has been taking contemporary classes with Ms.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been taking contemporary classes with Ms. Shelby for over a year. She is a ballerina at heart but Ms. Shelby has taught her how to open up and free her creative side. Amelia absolutely loves her contemporary classes. The teachers are motivating and supportive.
I've attended a couple of the adult classes. The instructors are incredibly talented and passionate, and they create a welcoming and supportive environment for dancers of all levels. The front desk staff is friendly, enthusiastic and truly helpful. I highly recommend TCDC!
Adult ballet at Tampa City Dance Center
Tampa City Dance Center 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 Dance Center
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.
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