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This month Dance Tampa Bay was invited to join the Radio Free 501c3 podcast!! Episode 305: It's Thankful for the Arts Month on Radio Free 501c! We kick it off with Shana Corrada, Executive Director of Dance Tampa Bay. Times are always challenging for arts funding but we discuss how building a strong and supportive community keeps the arts alive. Shana shares insights into what builds community, how Dance Tampa Bay supports dancers with benefits programs, their work partnering with other cities to present programs like "Dance Rising," and

April 1, 2025 Dear Dance Enthusiasts, It has been an exciting start to the new year, and Dance Tampa Bay has been hard at work, forging partnerships and creating opportunities for our vibrant artistic community. We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Florida Blue, an endeavor aimed at bringing affordable healthcare to our members and the broader community. With premiums starting as low as $35 a month, Florida Blue is committed to tailoring health services to your needs, emphasizing preventive medicine to ensure that you

Tampa Bay Takes Center Stage at Red Bull Dance Your Style South USA The electrifying Red Bull Dance Your Style competition continues its nationwide journey, and Tampa Bay dancers are making their presence felt in a major way. As the battles heat up across the country, the Tampa scene is proving why Florida's west coast is a force to be reckoned with in the freestyle dance world. Cleveland Qualifier: Tampa Bay Brings the Heat The recent Cleveland Qualifier showcased the depth of Tampa Bay's dance talent with standout performances from

[vc_row enable_arrows_animation="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]September 19, 2024 Dear Dance Enthusiast, I am excited to bring to you our first newsletter as there is much to share! On June 6, 2023, Dance Tampa Bay was officially created and incorporated. With goals set for a working board, website, membership platform, 501c3 established with exemption, town halls and community recognition, we had our work cut out. It is with great pleasure I can relay that we not only achieved these ambitious plans, but also received a grant from the Arts Council of Hillsborough County for Dance Rising Tampa Bay, and

Moving Through Grief &Loss When: the 4th Saturday of every month 2024 (July 27, Aug 24, Sept 28, Oct 26, Nov 23, Dec 28 Time: 2pm to 3:30 pm, with overtime as needed Covering: the 5 basic stages of grief with discussion, dance performances, Find Your Smile Again dance lesson with attendees, &relaxation techniques "some props wil be on hand' (long skirts, dance veils, fedoras, handkerchiefs, and bring items to share to find joy and release tension and stress) Pre-registration encouraged but walk ins welcome For ages 13 and up or contact us Who we are: Cheryl

Congratulations to Alana Hogan for bringing home Best Dancer at The Jimmy Awards! What an accomplishment - we are so proud of you and Dylan for representing Tampa and the Straz Center with your talents. Welcome home! Alana Hogan, a recent graduate of Gibbs High School, was named Best Dancer at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, known as the Jimmy Awards. Her award, presented by The Shubert Organization, came with a $2,500 scholarship. She was recognized for excellence in dance and movement. In May, Alana won the Broadway Star

Choose your iconic Tampa location During our first gathering via zoom, we will choose the top 15 iconic locations for the Dance Rising Tampa Bay film series of 2024-2025. Get ready!! Dance Tampa Bay is thrilled to introduce Dance Rising Tampa Bay, a dynamic platform for local artists to showcase their dance films. Hillsborough County artists are invited to participate in Dance Rising Tampa Bay through four unique open calls for entries. Applications are free and we wholeheartedly encourage participation from all skill levels and dance genres. From each of the