The Real Ballroom Dance Studio

The Real Ballroom Dance Studio is a dance school located in Tampa, FL, specializing in Latin and Ballroom styles, including Salsa, Swing, and Wedding Dances.

A dance school in Tampa, FL, offering Latin and Ballroom styles.

Updated September 2026

Location: Tampa, FL
Categories: Latin & Ballroom, Ballroom, Salsa, Swing

The Real Ballroom Dance Studio is a dance school located in Tampa, FL, specializing in Latin and Ballroom styles, including Salsa, Swing, and Wedding Dances. The studio offers a variety of formats such as private lessons, group classes, and dance parties to cater to social and competitive dancers. Classes are available for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. The Real Ballroom Dance Studio welcomes individuals of all ages, including kids, teens, and adults. Located at 3423 S Manhattan Ave, the studio is noted for its clean facilities and great lighting, creating a conducive learning environment. Instructors Karena and Danilo provide personalized attention, fostering a positive and engaging atmosphere for students. Reviewers regularly mention that the studio offers a complimentary first lesson, allowing prospective students to ease into their dance journey while learning in a joyful setting.

What dancers say · Florida Dancers review summary

The Real Ballroom Dance Studio earns high praise for its instructors, Karena and Danilo, who are described as patient and engaging. Many reviews highlight the welcoming atmosphere and clean, well-lit facilities. New dancers appreciate the complimentary first lesson, making it an accessible choice for all skill levels.

Review highlights from Google

Michael Fied
We had a private dance lesson with Karena at The Real Ballroom and had an amazing experience! She has an awesome personality, great energy, and is extremely knowledgeable. My wife and I really enjoyed the lesson and loved learning something new together. Highly recommend Karena and The Real Ballroom…
Brian Thomasson
Professional, kind, patient, and more! Karena is a fantastic instructor who choreographed my wife and I's wedding dance. She gave us instructions in a clear and easy way to understand and made our weekly lessons a great couples activity that helped my wife and I bond even more leading up to the wedd…
Ellen K.
We took first dance lessons with Danilo for our wedding and could not recommend The Real Ballroom enough. Danilo led with consistent kindness and patience, while truly helping us feel comfortable doing something that was at first out of our comfort zone. He was a such an impactful teacher that when …
Liliana Lopez
Excelentes personas las niñas salieron felices en su primer día .Gracias
Brooke Baldus
I highly recommend The Real Ballroom! My boyfriend and I had both been wanting to learn how to swing dance but neither of us had any dance experience. We took lessons with Karena and she was so sweet and taught us everything so well!! In just two classes she taught us the steps and created a routine…

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