GROUP CLASSES
Better together.
Build the basics and try fun combinations with a rotating selection of dances and levels. Drop-ins are welcome.
See group classes ↗REAL PEOPLE. REAL DANCING.
Your first step
doesn’t have to
be perfect.
It just has to happen.
A little music. A little courage. A whole new way to move through life. Discover Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Salsa and more in Tampa, wherever you’re starting from.
Start With a Complimentary Lesson ↗Explore lessons ↓NO EXPERIENCE? YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.813-365-7325
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
01 / YOUR FIRST STEPStarts on the dance floor.
Beginners welcome✦Individuals & couples✦Private & group lessons✦South Tampa, Florida
A DIFFERENT REASON. THE SAME FIRST STEP.
What brings you
to the dance floor?
There’s no single reason to dance.
Just the one that feels right for you.
EVERYONE BEGINS SOMEWHERE.COME AS YOU ARE
Never danced
before? Perfect.
You don’t need to know the steps before you walk through the door. That’s what we’re here for.
Come on your own or with a partner. We’ll get to know what you’d like to learn and help you build from there, at a pace that feels right for you.
No experience neededIndividuals & couplesYour goals, your pace
Claim your complimentary first lesson ↗FIND WHAT MOVES YOU
So many rhythms.
One you.
Elegant and flowing. Playful and spirited.
Explore a few ways to make the music your own.
ELEGANT & FLOWING
A little elegance.
A lot of possibility.
WaltzTangoFoxtrotViennese Waltz
Discover the sweep of a waltz, the character of tango, and the easy sophistication of foxtrot.
PRIVATE DANCE LESSONS
Lessons built
around you.
One teacher, focused on you. Explore the dances you love with instruction shaped around your goals, whether you’re learning individually or as a couple.
Monday through Saturday · By appointment
Ask about private lessons ↗
DANCE PARTIES & SOCIALS
Let it come alive.
Put your practice into motion. Enjoy different music, meet fellow dancers and get comfortable on a social dance floor.
Explore upcoming socials ↗ON THE DANCE FLOOR
Make room for a little dancing.
Group classes, socials and special events. Find the latest calendar on the studio’s official website.
YOUR SONG. YOUR STORY.
One dance.
A moment
that’s yours.
Simple and romantic, fun and full of personality. Bring your vision, and let’s help you feel at home in the moment.
Plan Your Wedding Dance ↗First dances · Parent dances · Wedding party
Reception dancing · Anniversary dances
Karena & Danilo ForteMEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Teaching people,
not just steps.
For Karena and Danilo Forte, dance is a shared passion. This husband-and-wife team brings over 40 years of combined dancing and teaching experience to the studio.
From social dancing to competitive goals, they focus on how you learn: listening to your priorities, finding your rhythm and building on each new step.
Meet us on the dance floor ↗40+
YEARS OF COMBINED
DANCING & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
THE MOMENTS THAT MATTER
Real People. Real Dancing.
Real Life Moments.
A STUDENT’S EXPERIENCE
“The patience and compassion are never-ending.”
— Larry V.
Read Larry’s full story on the official website ↗LITTLE STEPS. NEW POSSIBILITIES.
Real Kids Ballroom & Latin
A place for younger dancers to explore partner dancing. Contact the studio for current class details.
YOUR FIRST STEP STARTS HERE
A little curious?
That’s enough.
Start with a complimentary dance lesson and consultation. Tell us what’s on your mind. You don’t need to have it all figured out.
- 01Tell us what you’d like to learn
- 02Visit the studio
- 03Meet an instructor
- 04Try your first lesson
- 05Talk about your next steps
Prefer to talk? Call 813-365-7325
MEET YOU IN SOUTH TAMPA
Your dance floor
is closer than you think.
The Real Ballroom Dance Studio
3423 South Manhattan Avenue
Tampa, FL 33629
EVERYONE BEGINS SOMEWHERE
Every dancer starts
with a first step.
Take yours with a complimentary lesson.
Start Dancing ↗Call 813-365-7325