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Your Trusted Dance Academy in Tampa Bay
At Dawson Dance Academy, we are dedicated to fostering a safe and nurturing environment where students develop foundational dance skills while prioritizing health and enjoyment. Established to serve the Tampa Bay area, our studio offers diverse dance and theatre classes alongside specialized teams for advanced dancers. Our female-owned studio employs experienced instructors certified in both dance and child development, with programs overseen by a Florida-certified K-12 teacher and Behavioral Specialist. With state-of-the-art facilities in East Lake and Westchase, we provide year-round training that cultivates an appreciation for dance and art. Our innovative approach includes stress-free recitals featuring a single dress rehearsal and performance on Tampa Bays only Broadway stage, eliminating ticket quotas and extensive hair/makeup changes.We integrate technology like SPOT-TV, allowing families to stream classes remotely, and offer a convenient uniform store that delivers high-quality dance attire directly to clients doors. Recognized for excellence, our award-winning Musical Theatre program and Acrobatic Arts classes cater to children aged 2-18, while our competitive teams prepare dancers for pre-professional opportunities. With over 1,000 students, we remain committed to creating memorable experiences for dancers and their families.
Services
Dance Classes
Musical Theatre
Acrobatic Arts
Competition Teams
Uniform Store
Highlights and features
- Female-owned studio with Florida-certified educators and child development experts
- SPOT-TV technology enables remote class viewing from any location
- Stress-free recitals on Tampa Bays only Broadway stage with no ticket quotas
- Convenient online uniform store delivers high-quality dance apparel directly to homes
- Award-winning Musical Theatre program and competitive dance teams for advanced training
Associations and certifications
- Acrobatic Arts
What people say
Wonderful year
Amazing dances
Smooth backstage
Incredible show
Great mix of activities
Services
Dance Classes
Our comprehensive dance classes cater to children aged 2-18 with instruction in ballet, jazz, hip hop, and more. Classes emphasize technical skill development while fostering creativity and physical health. Serving Tampa Bay communities, our programs adapt to varying skill levels from beginner to advanced dancers.
Musical Theatre
This award-winning program combines dance, acting, and singing to develop well-rounded performers. Students participate in staged productions and collaborative projects that build confidence and stage presence. Curriculum aligns with Florida arts education standards for comprehensive theatrical training.
Acrobatic Arts
Certified instructors teach Acrobatic Arts classes focusing on flexibility, balance, and tumbling techniques. Safety-first methodology progresses students through skill levels while complementing their dance training. Classes prepare students for advanced acrobatic performance integration.
Competition Teams
Audition-based teams train year-round for statewide competitions in ballet, jazz, and hip hop categories. Programs emphasize teamwork, technical excellence, and performance confidence. Teams have performed at major venues including Disney World and Universal Studios.
Uniform Store
Our online store provides official dance uniforms with home delivery. Customers select class-specific attire and receive high-quality garments within one week. The system eliminates shopping hassles while ensuring proper dancewear standards for all programs.
Questions
What age groups do you teach?
We offer classes for children aged 2-18 with programs tailored to different developmental stages.
How do recitals work?
Annual recitals include one dress rehearsal with photos and one 2-hour Broadway stage performance with no ticket requirements.
Can parents watch classes remotely?
Yes, SPOT-TV technology allows live streaming of classes from any internet-connected device.
Are uniforms required?
Yes, all students must purchase official uniforms through our online store for consistency and quality.
Do you offer competitive dance opportunities?
We have auditioned competition teams traveling to statewide events with training in multiple dance genres.
What locations do you serve?
We operate studios in East Lake (Palm Harbor) and Westchase (Tampa) areas.
Reviews (4)
Ana Popa
Oct 18, 2020
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If your child is serious about learning ballet, this is not the place. All they care about is money. When you go there they make you pay for the sign up fee, first and last month, plus the costume fee. I ended up paying $200 before my daughter even started using the service. The kids don't learn much and the teacher doesn't seem very enthusiastic (Saturday class, Angelina Ballerina II). The kids do a few movements and the rest of the class is just running and jumping around. The place is small, laud and crowded. I ended it up taking my daughter out of there and they still charged me for another
Christina R.
Dec 31, 2019
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Dawson Dance is a positive, fun, encouraging, and professionally-run dance school, and, most importantly, has inspired the love of dance in my girls. They have danced at DDA for four years and each year they love it more and more. In addition to dance technique, I appreciate the focus that DDA places upon the value of hard work, being a good teammate, and being the best that each individual can be. The confidence, stage-presence, and self-awareness that they learn through their dance training translates to their academic careers as well. Ultimately, I know that I made the right choice in dance
Stephanie Jackson
Oct 21, 2019
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This studio ruined my childs passion for dance. If youre looking for real training, I would suggest a different studio. This studio is obviously only in it for YOUR money.
Veronica Hitterman
Oct 14, 2019
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When my son was little, he danced so much at home that we enrolled him at Dawson Dance Academy in ONE hip hop class. He spent the next 2 years on their Street Team and transitioned to their Competition Team 2 years ago. He absolutely loves his teachers and all of the skills they show him in the many genres he takes. His confidence on stage seems to carry through to his school life and will be excellent for his future as an independent adult.
