Star Academy of Dance & Aerial Arts
Star Academy of Dance & Aerial Arts is a ballet, jazz, contemporary, and aerial school in Palmetto, Florida, serving ages 2 through adult.
Ballet, jazz, contemporary, and aerial classes for ages 2–adult in Palmetto, FL. Competition team, camps, workshops.
Updated August 2026
- Location
- Palmetto, FL
- Categories
- Fitness Dance, Contemporary Dance, Ballet School, Aerial, Contemporary, Ballet, Jazz
Star Academy of Dance & Aerial Arts teaches ballet, jazz, contemporary, and aerial classes at 308 7th Street West in Palmetto. The studio welcomes students aged 2 through adult at all skill levels, from beginner to competitive. The academy offers recreational classes, a competition team called Radiant Dance Collective, summer camps, acro workshops, and technique intensives. According to the studio, it was founded in 2019 under the direction of Caitlyn Cobb, began in a local gym, and moved to its own building in 2021 with a dedicated aerial room. In 2022 the studio added a second large dance room. The studio features floating dance floors and marley flooring. Staff members include Miss Kalia and Miss Kimora. Star Academy also offers aerial birthday parties, Parents Night Out events, piano lessons, and studio rentals. The studio was a 2023 Studio Spirit Award winner at Dupree Dance Convention, received an Eminence Award at Dupree Dance Convention in January 2025, and was a Manatee Chamber of Commerce 2023–2024 Small Business of the Year Finalist. The owner won the Manatee Young Professionals 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. The studio was a Bradenton's Best winner for Best Dance Studio and Best Dance Studio Summer Camps in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Reviewers consistently praise the instructors, noting they are patient, supportive, and create a positive environment. Students describe meaningful connections with teachers and other dancers. Families mention the studio's emphasis on technique, choreography, and age-appropriate costumes, and note that dancers have placed at competitions, won scholarships, and earned judges' awards.
What dancers say · Florida Dancers review summary
Reviewers consistently praise the instructors as patient and supportive. Families describe a positive, family-oriented environment where students form meaningful connections with teachers and peers. Students have placed at competitions, won scholarships, and earned judges' awards. Parents note competitive pricing and the owner's responsiveness and accessibility.
Review highlights from Google
Tunde Nagy
Star Academy of Dance & Aerial Arts is absolutely amazing! My daughters look forward to their Aerial Class every week, it’s truly the highlight of their schedule. The instructors, Miss Kalia and Miss Kimora, are outstanding! They are incredibly patient, supportive, and make every child feel confiden…
Michael Burge
My daughter loves this dance studio and that's all that matters. She is engaged learning and having fun doing it. This was her first year on the competition team and did a great job because of great instructors. She even got a 2nd place dancing against kids older than her. I know you can't please al…
Cortney Donohue
My daughter has been a student at Star Academy for over 3 years. She’s participated in almost everything Star Academy has to offer. She’s done aerial glow parties, Parents Night Out events, recreational dance and aerial classes, summer camps, acro workshops, technique intensives and piano lessons. S…
Ryan Radcliffe
Star Academy has been amazing for our family! The teachers are caring, the environment is positive, and our girls have grown so much in confidence and skill. Our girls have so many positive role models in the older dancers to look up to! We love the supportive community and couldn’t recommend it mor…
Chrissy Rice
This was my daughter’s second year at Star Academy, and she just completed her first season on the competition team. She was new to dance when she first came to Star and she felt so welcomed. She has grown so much even in just this last year and is absolutely thriving. The instructors are so support…
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Frequently asked questions
What dance styles does Star Academy teach?
Star Academy offers ballet, jazz, contemporary, and aerial classes for ages 2 through adult at all skill levels.
Does Star Academy have a competition team?
Yes, the studio has a competition team called Radiant Dance Collective. Students also participate in summer camps, acro workshops, and technique intensives.
What are the studio's facilities?
Star Academy has multiple dance rooms, a dedicated aerial room, and a piano room. The dance floors are floating and marley, designed to prevent injury. The studio also hosts birthday parties and other events.
What is the age range for classes?
Star Academy welcomes students aged 2 through adult at all skill levels, from beginner to competitive.
Where is Star Academy located?
Star Academy is located at 308 7th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221. The phone number is 941-722-4266.