Tampa Convention Center Gasparilla

Dance Information

Our dance program offers a variety of classes for all levels of ability and interest. Most dancers start in a simple preschool or recreational class and learn the love of dance. Whether it be Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical or Hip Hop we offer it all! Our dancers have performed in National Dance Competitions from Las Vegas to Lakeland. You've seen our dancers in many local parades or performances around Tampa.

Showstars and performance teams educate members in the art of dance and performing. They also develop the discipline and appreciation for the art of dance. Classes instill character, good citizenship, sportsmanship, and advance leadership skills. We strive to build up a positive self-image and teach students to have fun!

General Information and Program Reminders

Please review our Information and Guidelines for Parents and Students.

Dress Requirements

Black leotard, pink tights, tan tap shoes, and pink ballet shoes.

Program Descriptions

Ages: 3 to 5 years as of September 1
Class duration: 45 minutes

Preschool dance is the beginning of a lifetime of dance appreciation. Participants learn self-expression and physical exploration with exercises that teach dance concepts of tap and ballet. Children must be completely potty trained to register for this class. We give special attention to the needs and abilities of preschoolers by using theme-based lesson plans.

Grades: Kindergarten & First grade
Class duration: 1 hour

Kinderdance is a transition from preschool dance where an introduction to basic tap and ballet is given. This energetic class is for children in Kindergarten and 1st grade. This combination class is 60 minutes in length and offers tap and ballet. The children expand their repertoire through an age appropriate curriculum. Vocabulary is reviewed and expanded from the preschool program. Children will memorize choreographed routines for performances.

Grades: Kindergarten & First grade
Permission required
Class duration: 1 hour

This is a permission class which is designed for the younger skilled dance student with an emphasis on skill, technique and combinations in tap and ballet. Preschool techniques are progressed at this level and the development of the body is encouraged through stretching and strengthening. Additional postures and positions are taught along with increased terminology. Students selected for this class learn at an accelerated pace with numerous opportunities to perform in community venues.

Grades: Kindergarten & First grade
Class duration: 45 minutes

This fun, high-energy class will introduce students to the basics of hip hop techniques. This class teaches rhythm and coordination and is upbeat and great for kids who like to move. We pride ourselves on being a family oriented dance studio and we go out of our way to find clean age-appropriate music.

Grades: Second to 5th grade
Class duration: 1 hour

Dance stars introduces the beginner students to the basics in tap and ballet. There is an emphasis on creativity and personality in dance, body placement, flexibility and balance. Basic dance terminology with positions of the feet, hands and body are introduced. This is a wonderful way to expand energy and learn to dance at the same time.

Grades: Second to 5th grade
Permission required
Class duration: 1 hour

This is a permission class that emphasizes the development and strengthening of basic dance skills and terminology, highlighting the importance of performances. This is a more advanced class combining skills from previous dance classes. Emphasis is on physical discipline and control of all dance forms. Students selected for this class learn at an accelerated pace with numerous opportunities to perform in community venues.

Grades: Second to 5th grade
Permission required
Class duration: 1 hour

Dance Star Lyrical is a permission class that introduces the beginner students to the basics in lyrical dance. Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It is a combination of intricate, highly technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. It is commonly set to popular music with vocals. There is an emphasis on creativity and personality in dance, body placement, flexibility and balance. Basic dance terminology with positions of the feet, hands and body are introduced. This is a wonderful way to expand energy and learn to dance at the same time.

Grades: Second to 5th grade
Class duration: 45 minutes

Fun, high energy class to introduce the basics of hip hop dance technique. Dancers will enjoy this heart pounding, feet stomping, interactive class that builds on basic hip hop movements and includes proper warm-ups and stretches utilizing combinations. We pride ourselves on being a family oriented dance studio and we go out of our way to find clean, age-appropriate music.

Grades: Second to 12th grade
Permission required
Class duration: 1 hour

This is a permission class which is designed as an introduction to hip hop dance technique. This fun, high energy class introduces heart pounding, feet stomping hip hop music and movements. Dancers will enjoy this interactive class that builds on basic movements and includes proper warm-ups and stretches utilizing combinations. We pride ourselves on being a family oriented dance studio and we go out of our way to find clean age-appropriate music.

Grades: 6th to 8th grade
Permission required at New Tampa Recreation Center
Class duration: 1 hour

Pre Teen Lyrical is a permission class that introduces the intermediate students to the basics in lyrical. Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It is a combination of intricate, highly technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. It is commonly set to popular music with vocals. There is an emphasis on creativity and personality in dance, body placement, flexibility and balance. Basic dance terminology with positions of the feet, hands and body are introduced. This is a wonderful way to expand energy and learn to dance at the same time.

Grades: 6th to 8th grade
Class duration: 1 hour

Pre-Teen dance is designed for those students who love to dance. Rhythm and coordination will be taught with dance combinations and choreography. Pre-teen dancers will gain an appreciation of all forms of dance. It’s work, but it’s fun work.

Grades: 6th to 8th grade
Class duration: 1 hour

This class is all about the fun and learning the fundamentals of hip hop. The funky hip hop style is infused with the technical side of dance to enhance the learning process. This class will encourage students to dance outside the box and bring their own personality to each movement. We pride ourselves on being a family oriented dance studio and we go out of our way to find clean age-appropriate music.

Grades: 9th to 12th grade
Permission required at New Tampa Recreation Center
Class duration: 1 hour

Teen Lyrical is a permission class that introduces the advanced students to the basics in lyrical. Lyrical dance is expressive, simultaneously subtle and dynamic, focused on conveying musicality and emotion through movement. It is a combination of intricate, highly technical, and pedestrian/naturalistic moves. It is commonly set to popular music with vocals. There is an emphasis on creativity and personality in dance, body placement, flexibility and balance. Basic dance terminology with positions of the feet, hands and body are introduced. This is a wonderful way to expand energy and learn to dance at the same time.

Grades: 8th to 12th grade
Class duration: 1 hour

Exciting and fun, our high energy teen dance offers instruction in tap and jazz. Jazz class includes an introduction to proper warm ups with across the floor progressions and combinations. The tap portion of the class will build confidence through mastering more difficult patterns and steps.

Grades: 9th to 12th grade
Class duration: 1 hour

Come join us for a special high energy hip hop class that will have you up and moving to hip hop music in no time. The class will include a warm-up, technique, as well as choreography that will work for the beginner or intermediate level. We pride ourselves on being a family oriented dance studio and we go out of our way to find clean age-appropriate music.

We offer a permission only dance team for the experienced dancer that participates in multiple community performances annually. If you are interested in joining our Showstars, please contact us to inquire when the next evaluation is scheduled.