Ovations Dance Academy of Tampa
Ovations Dance Academy of Tampa, 13976 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33635
About
Ovations Dance Academy of Tampa offers classes and programs in Musical Theatre, Classical Ballet, Contemporary/Modern, K-POP, and Tiny Tots Adventure. The program also offers homeschool programs, a Conservatory pre-professional program, and themed day camps such as Princesses Day Camp and Swifties Day Camp. Students take part in performances including a Showcase 2026 end-of-the-season showcase, Cinderella, and audition-based productions such as Lightning Thief and Jungle Book.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Princesses Day Camp runs Monday–Friday, June 15–19 at 9:00 AM; Swifties Day Camp runs Monday–Friday, July 6–10 at 9:00 AM; K-POP runs Monday–Friday, July 13–17 at 9:00 AM; Cinderella is scheduled for Saturday, May 23 at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM; Lightning Thief auditions are scheduled for Saturday, May 30 (time TBD); Jungle Book auditions are scheduled for Saturday, June 6 (time TBD)
Ovations Dance Academy of Tampa states that its mission is to offer high-quality dance and performing arts training in a supportive, structured environment, with programs designed to build confidence, technique, and artistry from first-time dancers to dedicated performers preparing for the stage. The academy notes that performance is part of the Ovations experience, with students participating in showcases, community events, and fully staged productions. Ovations reports that its dancers have gone on to appear in Broadway productions, national tours, and highly visible professional performances.
The leadership team includes Artistic Director Orlando Pena. Ovations describes itself as an active part of the Tampa community, with dancers involved in local performances, studio events, and creative opportunities that encourage teamwork, service, and connection. The academy accepts Step Up For Students scholarship funds through its Step Up Scholarship. Ovations highlights a Tiny Tots Adventure class as a joyful introduction to movement for ages 3–4, using imagination, music, and play to build coordination and confidence, and also offers daytime ballet and musical theatre programs designed for homeschool families.
Ovations reports that seven of its dancers participated in Grand Prix Dance Open America 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, where the studio placed in the Top 20 among over 300 participants, including dancers Mia Tanacs, Grace Crithfield, and Ariana.
Last updated June 2, 2026.
• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Princesses Day Camp runs Monday–Friday, June 15–19 at 9:00 AM; Swifties Day Camp runs Monday–Friday, July 6–10 at 9:00 AM; K-POP runs Monday–Friday, July 13–17 at 9:00 AM; Cinderella is scheduled for Saturday, May 23 at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM; Lightning Thief auditions are scheduled for Saturday, May 30 (time TBD); Jungle Book auditions are scheduled for Saturday, June 6 (time TBD)
Ovations Dance Academy of Tampa states that its mission is to offer high-quality dance and performing arts training in a supportive, structured environment, with programs designed to build confidence, technique, and artistry from first-time dancers to dedicated performers preparing for the stage. The academy notes that performance is part of the Ovations experience, with students participating in showcases, community events, and fully staged productions. Ovations reports that its dancers have gone on to appear in Broadway productions, national tours, and highly visible professional performances.
The leadership team includes Artistic Director Orlando Pena. Ovations describes itself as an active part of the Tampa community, with dancers involved in local performances, studio events, and creative opportunities that encourage teamwork, service, and connection. The academy accepts Step Up For Students scholarship funds through its Step Up Scholarship. Ovations highlights a Tiny Tots Adventure class as a joyful introduction to movement for ages 3–4, using imagination, music, and play to build coordination and confidence, and also offers daytime ballet and musical theatre programs designed for homeschool families.
Ovations reports that seven of its dancers participated in Grand Prix Dance Open America 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, where the studio placed in the Top 20 among over 300 participants, including dancers Mia Tanacs, Grace Crithfield, and Ariana.
Last updated June 2, 2026.
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