Saint Pete Dance Center

Ballet is a foundational dance style that is often required as part of the training for competition teams, focusing on grace, precision, and strength.

Students can explore and advance their training in these various styles. Each level builds on the one before, with classes designed to challenge dancers both technically and artistically.

Level 4 is designed for advanced dancers who are ready to polish their technical skills and artistry at the highest level. Students are challenged with more intricate choreography, faster-paced combinations, and deeper performance expression.

Level 3 dancers continue to refine their technique and build a strong foundation across all dance styles. Students are challenged with more complex choreography, stronger performance quality, and advanced movement combinations.

Each style offering its own blend of artistry, energy, and technical development. Dancers gain coordination, musicality, and a love for movement that lasts a lifetime.

Whether it’s their first time in the studio or they’re returning after a break, this level focuses on beginner-friendly technique, movement basics, and building a strong foundation—all in a positive, encouraging atmosphere.

For dancers with previous experience, this level builds on foundational skills while exploring new styles and improving technique. Building strong foundations while having fun and reaching their goals in a supportive, encouraging environment.

Designed for beginners with little to no dance experience, this level introduces basic technique while boosting confidence and coordination. Building strong foundations while having fun and reaching their goals in a supportive, encouraging environment.

A beginner acro class that focuses on balance, strength, and flexibility through safe tumbling fun. Designed to build confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love of dance.

A combo ballet and tap class that builds on fundamentals perfect for growing confidence and skill. Designed to build confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love of dance.

A fun, energetic combo ballet and tap class to introduce basic dance steps and coordination. Designed to build confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love of dance.

A playful class for our tiniest dancers to explore movement, rhythm, and imagination. Designed to build confidence, coordination, and a lifelong love of dance.

My name is Sierra, and I was born and raised in Northern Virginia before moving to Florida five years ago. I’ve been a lifelong competitive dancer, training in styles such as pom, hip-hop, and jazz, and was a member of the Orlando Magic hype group. Today, I’m passionate about sharing my love for dance by educating the next generation in pom and inspiring adults through dancing.

Isabella Hobbs (Miss Bella) grew up in St. Petersburg. She has danced for 16 years and danced competitively, achieving regional and national awards. She has been trained in a wide variety of styles including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, musical theater, and clogging. She is currently attending the University of South Florida and is so excited to share her love for dance with the SPDC family!

Missy Donnelly is a passionate dance instructor at Saint Pete Dance Center, specializing in tap and clogging. She teaches Tap 2, Tap 3/4, Preteen/Teen Tap, and Clogging, inspiring students with her energy, expertise, and love for rhythm and movement. Missy is dedicated to helping dancers build technique, confidence, and a lifelong joy for dance.

Missy Donnelly is a passionate dance instructor at Saint Pete Dance Center, specializing in tap and clogging. She teaches Tap 2, Tap 3/4, Preteen/Teen Tap, and Clogging, inspiring students with her energy, expertise, and love for rhythm and movement. Missy is dedicated to helping dancers build technique, confidence, and a lifelong joy for dance.

Missy Donnelly is a passionate dance instructor at Saint Pete Dance Center, specializing in tap and clogging. She teaches Tap 2, Tap 3/4, Preteen/Teen Tap, and Clogging, inspiring students with her energy, expertise, and love for rhythm and movement. Missy is dedicated to helping dancers build technique, confidence, and a lifelong joy for dance.

Missy Donnelly is a passionate dance instructor at Saint Pete Dance Center, specializing in tap and clogging. She teaches Tap 2, Tap 3/4, Preteen/Teen Tap, and Clogging, inspiring students with her energy, expertise, and love for rhythm and movement. Missy is dedicated to helping dancers build technique, confidence, and a lifelong joy for dance.

We offer Acrobatic Arts. Safely training your dancer to add new skills to enhance their dance experience.

Our intermediate programs encourage young dancers looking to improve their techniques. We teach your child to love the art of dance as well as themselves.

Led by a dedicated and highly qualified team of instructors, our advanced classes are here for those dancers with experience looking to grow and build on their existing skills.

SPDC specializes in beginner level classes. Our team will help your child learn to love movement and dance in a friendly, nurturing environment.

Step into the season with Holiday Heels! This fun and empowering class combines sassy choreography with a festive twist, all while building confidence and style. Perfect for dancers of all levels, you’ll learn how to strut, groove, and shine in heels to celebrate the holidays in style. Come dance, sparkle, and sleigh the season with us!

This November, we’re turning up the heat with Werk It Out! – Dance Fitness! This high-energy class combines easy-to-follow dance moves with a full-body workout that will leave you feeling strong, confident, and unstoppable. No dance experience needed—just bring your energy, your water bottle, and get ready to sweat, smile, and WERK it on the dance floor!

This October, our adult class is all about Jazz! Experience the style that blends technique, rhythm, and expression with plenty of energy and flair. You’ll learn fun combinations set to upbeat music while building confidence, flexibility, and strength. Whether you’re brand new to dance or returning after some time away, this class is the perfect way to challenge yourself and have fun this fall.

This month we’re bringing the energy with Rhythm & Boots! Get ready to move, groove, and have a blast as we combine country-inspired steps with upbeat rhythm and style. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this class is all about learning new moves, enjoying great music, and dancing with friends. No experience (or cowboy boots) required, just come ready to have fun!

Featured performances from our Musical Theatre 1 & 2, Jazz 2, 3 and 4 as well as Hip Hop 2, 3 and 4

Featured performances from our Musical Theatre 1 & 2, Jazz 2, 3 and 4 as well as Hip Hop 2, 3 and 4

Featured performances from our Musical Theatre 1 & 2 as well as Jazz 2, 3 and 4 as well as Hip Hop 2, 3 and 4

This gentle, full-body stretch class is designed to release tension, improve flexibility, and support mobility for dancers and non-dancers alike. With a focus on breath, alignment, and mindful movement, it's the perfect way to unwind, recover, and reconnect with your body. All levels welcome—no dance experience necessary.

This class combines the toning power of weight lifting with the lengthening benefits of Pilates-style stretching. Designed to build functional strength, improve posture, and increase flexibility, each session focuses on controlled, mindful movement that targets the whole body. Perfect for all levels, this class leaves you feeling strong, centered, and energized.

This open-level class blends the grace of ballet with the expressive freedom of contemporary movement. Designed for adult dancers of all backgrounds, it emphasizes fluidity, musicality, and connection to the floor, while maintaining a strong foundation in classical technique. Whether you're returning to dance or exploring it for the first time, this class offers a supportive, inspiring environment to move, grow, and express yourself.

Marta began her ballet studies at the Elementary Ballet School and later trained at the National Ballet School, specializing in modern, contemporary, and folk dance. She graduated in 2008 with the prestigious Gold Title and went on to join Danza Contemporánea de Cuba, rising to the rank of Principal and Maître. Marta also earned a degree in Contemporary Dance from the University of the Arts of Cuba (ISA) in 2015 with Gold Title honors. A founding member of Acosta Danza Company, she has performed on renowned stages worldwide and collaborated with acclaimed choreographers. Marta now develops specialized training programs in Cuba, combining ballet and contemporary techniques to prepare students for professional dance careers and to cultivate versatile, well-rounded dancers.