Fred Astaire Dance Studios
From the first Fred Astaire Dance Studio opening in New York City on Park Avenue in 1947 to Fred Astaire Dance Studios Tampa Bay, the tradition of uncompromising dancing excellence continues.
Much like the legend, the Fred Astaire Tampa Bay studios are committed to the art of dancing. Each of their 5 studios strives to provide quality, creativity and individuality daily. Their goal is to combine the beauty of dancing with the necessary tools for students to achieve their ideal objectives that will enhance their lives and will give them an outlet for expression.
Whether searching for a way to express yourself; exploring new means to keep fit; having the desire to meet new people; giving a boost to your self confidence; taking-up a hobby or choreographing your First Dance for one of the most important days of your life, dancing at Fred Astaire Tampa Bay can help you achieve personal goals and so much more.
From the ever popular ballroom dancing to saucy Latin steps to YouTube wedding dance sensations, Fred Astaire Tampa Bay creates programs and offers packages to fit individual needs and objectives for each student.
NO PARTNER is necessary for instructions, only the desire to learn, explore and discover the benefits of dance with private lessons, individual lessons, group lessons and even weekly dance parties. Fred Astaire Tampa Bay believes there is always a reason to dance and they give you the confidence and the tools to make every event in life one to remember.
Fred Astaire Tampa Bay teaches two types of dances: Rhythm dances and Smooth dances. These two styles include social and party dancing; ballroom and Latin dances, and / or competitive dancing.
Find out how dancing will influence your mood, your health and your spirit for any occasion and for years to come at Fred Astaire Tampa Bay.
WEBSITE: www.fredastairetampabay.com
STUDIO LOCATIONS:
ST. PETERSBURG CENTRAL
7019 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Phone: 727-347-7700
ST. PETERSBURG NORTH
5905 4th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33703
Phone: 727-525-2500
PALM HARBOR
32828 US Highway 19N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Phone: 727-447-9885
BRANDON
1076 E. Brandon Blvd.
Suite 114
Brandon, FL 33511
813-438-5963
FRANCHISE OWNERS
Tad and Elizabeth Joy are the driving force behind Fred Astaire Dance Studios Tampa Bay.
Their dance career spanned twelve years and culminated in three National American Smooth titles, together. They are both National and World Class Adjudicators and continue to coach across the country. In addition, they are the only NDCA-recognized adjudicators, competitors and coaches to own a studio in the Tampa Bay area. The have been impressively undefeated 3 times in the United States Smooth champions with Fred Astaire Dance Studios. Both born and raised in Tampa Bay, they have owned the Central Ave studio for 20 years and currently own the franchising company for the past 5 years. Their studio continuously ranks in the top 5 Fred Astaire Studios in the country. Their current and most important project is their daughter, Amelia, who danced her first recital at the age of four.
TAD JOY
BIO: Area Developer, Fred Astaire Dance Studios Tampa Bay and Member, Fred Astaire National Council of Dance.
Tad is a 6-time National pro/am Rhythm Champion, a 4-time National pro/am Latin Champion and He was also a National Junior pro/am Champion. He has received 9 Freddy Awards, the top award given by Fred Astaire Dance Studios to an instructor and was named Top Pro/Am Teacher in the United States.
ELIZABETH JOY
BIO: Area Developer, Fred Astaire Dance Studios Tampa Bay and Member, Fred Astaire National Council of Dance.
Elizabeth is a Southern States American Smooth Champion and an Undefeated Southeast States American Smooth Champion. She was awarded the John Monte Award of Excellence as a pro/am competitor. She has won numerous Freddy Awards and Manager of the Year awards throughout the years.
