BB’s Dance & Circus Arts of Tampa Bay

My first class here was in 2007. Clearly I love the place since I haven’t left yet. Everyone here was so welcoming and supportive. The director is great to work for. She has her ideal look of perfection and won’t settle for less in her professional troupe, what director doesn’t have their ideal image. I’ve taken classes throughout the Bay Area and the nation and hands down find this as the best program in the area. If you want an excellent all around training experience, this is the place to go. They offer fitness programs and professional training programs.

This is an update to my previous review. I’ve taken aerial classes here since Sept 2011. I enjoyed the classes, made great friends, gained aerial confidence until I outgrew the program (I think that’s what happened?!? I’m still confused.) They do well at the basics but once you are ready to learn variations or intermediate skills I was left to my own devices. The director is very specific who is allowed to advance and will not help if you don’t meet her idea of «performer» or want to learn new elements and pass your knowledge onto others. You shouldn’t go here if you are wanting to perform, learn new tricks to perform, or teach at another studio. I doubt you will be welcomed. (BTW I neither perform or teach but my review is what I have observed within the past 4 years.)

This place is SUPER COOL!!! They have a terrific facility. How cool is it that there’s a place you can learn CIRCUS ARTS!!! So fun. Great workout. They also have ballet and other dance classes so you can mix it up. Great studio spaces.
I got a tour and a bit of a show during the Clearwater Centennial Celebration Art hop. I love this place!!! It’s spacious. The people who work there and take classes are passionate and joyful. Even the t-​shirt design is super cool!!!
No reason to ever be bored again. :) You can catch some of their circus arts performers in shows including at Casa Tina’s on weekends. They also perform for corporate events and birthdays.
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Love love love.

Came to BB’s dance for the 80’s Circus event. I have friends who teach and who take classes, so it was nice to touch base with everyone there.
The folks who did their routines, who worked the trapeeze, the silks and the hoops were amazing! I am jealous of their talents and can see myself getting involved in something like this in the near future. Aerial silk and hoop work call to my soul.

My daughter goes to BB’s and love the studio. She started in aerial but is now also taking contortion, tumbling, hip hop, and dance classes. The owners and instructors are fantastic. They teach the students about safety on the equipment and proper technique. I feel welcome and at home in the studio. I would recommend BB’s to anyone looking for a top quality dance and/​or circus arts studio!

My daughter started here 3 years ago and it quickly became her second home! The instructors and staff have a high level of care, talent, and professionalism! I have always been in awe of how the older girls truly support each other and the younger students. The adults are also supportive of all the younger students. I wanted a studio that would give my daughter an exceptional dance education and was surprised the creative fun that the cirque adds! The pricing is excellent and their is no «dance mom» drama! This is has become a place that we both feel comfortable and at home at! I can’t say enough wonderful things about BB’s! My daughter was in a rough place after my divorce and she is thriving in all ways thanks to the creative, expressive, and supportive home she found at this exceptional studio! Her skills and her spirit have grown way past my expectations!!!

Horrible customer service– so bad I decided to go to Bayside gymnastics even though it is a further drive from where I live. Refused to return phone calls but they have no problem over charging. Avoid!