St. Pete Dance
St. Pete Dance is a ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance studio in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance classes in St. Petersburg, FL. Private lessons, group classes, and wedding choreography.
Updated August 2026
- Location
- St. Petersburg, FL
- Categories
- Contemporary Dance, Hip Hop Studio, Ballet School, Latin & Ballroom, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Breakdancing, Ballroom, Bachata, Salsa
St. Pete Dance offers ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary dance classes at 3138 3rd Ave N in St. Petersburg, Florida. The studio teaches beginner through advanced dancers in both private lessons and group classes. Instructors Michael and Denise have taught salsa, swing, chacha, waltz, bachata, breakdancing, ballroom, and mumba. Students take private lessons for individual technique, join group lessons for social learning, or book choreography sessions for first dances at weddings. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as free of pressure and judgment, with instructors who break down technique in easy-to-understand steps. Wedding couples report that Michael and Denise create custom choreography tailored to their chosen song and comfort level, incorporating specific features like dips and lifts. One student trained twice weekly for three months reported gaining confidence in multiple styles and increased happiness and confidence when dancing socially. Another student studied for over two years and reported improved posture and stress relief alongside social connection with studio members. The studio offers an introductory special of two half-hour private lessons for $49.
What dancers say · Florida Dancers review summary
All nine reviews are five-star. Reviewers highlight instructors Michael and Denise for making beginners feel comfortable and capable. Students credit private lessons with renewed passion for dance, improved technique across multiple styles, and increased social confidence. Wedding couples praised custom choreography and simplified, stress-free preparation. One reviewer noted flexible scheduling and group parties that build camaraderie.
Review highlights from Google
Joel
Signed up for a hip-hop class at this dance school and the teacher was so energetic and cool made me feel like I could actually bust a move even with two left feet, I been tellin all my freinds about this gem and im definately comin back for the breakdancing workshop next month.
Michelle Huchette
My husband and I took dance lessons with Michael for our first dance at our wedding and it was such a great experience! Both of us went into it with absolutely no dance experience and walked out confident going into our wedding. He created the choreography to the song we chose and based on what we w…
Dee S
I can’t say enough wonderful things about this dance studio. Starting something new as a beginner can be intimidating, but the instructors truly have a gift for making you feel comfortable, capable, and confident. They break everything down in a way that’s easy to understand and create such a positi…
Mark Mooney
Denise has been giving me lessons twice a week for the last 3 months and I’ve had the most wonderful break through! Bachata, salsa, swing, the Mumba I can confidently dance any of these now. When I go out now I am having the best time of my life because I’ve always wanted to dance. Now that I can da…
Nancy Fry
Denise guided my son and myself in preparing for our dance at his wedding. She was fabulous! Supportive, creative, easy to work with, helpful...I could go on and on. She's five stars in my book!
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Frequently asked questions
What dance styles does St. Pete Dance teach?
St. Pete Dance teaches ballet, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, ballroom, salsa, swing, chacha, waltz, bachata, breakdancing, and mumba.
Does St. Pete Dance offer beginner classes?
Yes. The studio welcomes beginners and offers private lessons and group classes for dancers with no prior experience.
Do instructors teach wedding choreography?
Yes. Michael and Denise create custom first-dance choreography tailored to the couple's song, comfort level, and preferred features like dips or lifts.
What are the lesson formats at St. Pete Dance?
St. Pete Dance offers private lessons, group classes, and custom choreography sessions. The introductory special is two half-hour private lessons for $49.
Where is St. Pete Dance located?
St. Pete Dance is located at 3138 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713.