http://www.dancefactorytampabay.com/

The Dance Factory in Tampa, 334 Westshore Plaza, Unit A10, Tampa, FL (2026)

06/13/2026

Salsa on 1: Latin Dance for Kids at The Dance Factory Tampa Bay! 💃🕺
Taught in partnership with Flair Entertainment

Introduce your little ones to the vibrant world of Latin rhythm! We focus on the solid fundamentals and body mechanics of Salsa (On 1), Bachata, and Merengue—all while having a blast in a high-energy environment.

Where: The Dance Factory Tampa Bay

Address: 334 Westshore Plaza, Unit A10, Tampa, FL 33609

Location: Inside Westshore Plaza Mall (Next to Finish Line)

When: Every Tuesday

Cost: $15 per class

Times:

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM (Ages 4–6)

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM (Ages 7+)

Why Choose Us?
By combining the expertise of The Dance Factory and Flair Entertainment, we provide a top-tier dance education. We don’t just teach steps; we teach the rhythm and culture of Latin dance in a fun, supportive atmosphere right in the heart of Tampa.

06/13/2026

🎉 WOW! Our Rueda community continues to grow at The Dance Factory Tampa Bay! 🔥

Our dance community is expanding, building confidence, making new friends, and falling in love with the fun, energy, and connection of Rueda de Casino.

💥 Our next Beginner 5-Week Series begins Monday, June 8th!

We’re also continuing to expand our Intermediate and Advanced classes, giving dancers at every level the opportunity to keep progressing on the dance floor.

Whether you’re brand new or ready to level up, join our growing dance family.

👉 Click the link to view class requirements and secure your pass today:
https://www.damesalsacubana.com/rueda-de-casino

06/12/2026

TONIGHT!!!

💜 BACHATA INVASION 💫🚀

Get ready, Tampa! Bachata Invasion is here to heat up your summer! Join us for a night of passion, rhythm, and connection at The Dance Factory located in the Westshore Shopping Plaza

⬇️ The Details
When: Every 2nd Friday✨

• 8:00 PM: Bachata Workshop with Albina & Isaac (ai.urbano), included with cover🔥

• 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM: Social Dancing (Bachata with a splash of Salsa! 🌶️) to the music of DJ JR

✅ Free and plenty of parking
✅ Only $10 entrance

📍 Location & Directions
The Dance Factory 334 Westshore Plaza, Unit A10, Tampa, FL 33609

How to find us: 1. Enter through the main mall entrance next to P.F. Chang’s. 2. Make an immediate right and head straight. 3. We are inside the mall, located right next to Finish Line.

🌹 Why This Edition is Special
The Workshop: Learn modern Bachata techniques from your favorites - Albina & Isaac.

The Social: Non-stop dancing until 1:00 AM!

Get ready to turn up the heat!

Let’s make this an unforgettable night😍🔥

06/11/2026

💜 BACHATA INVASION 💫🚀

Get ready, Tampa! Bachata Invasion is here to heat up your summer! Join us for a night of passion, rhythm, and connection at The Dance Factory located in the Westshore Shopping Plaza

⬇️ The Details
When: Every 2nd Friday✨

• 8:00 PM: Bachata Workshop with Albina & Isaac (ai.urbano), included with cover🔥

• 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM: Social Dancing (Bachata with a splash of Salsa! 🌶️) to the music of DJ JR

✅ Free and plenty of parking
✅ Only $10 entrance

📍 Location & Directions
The Dance Factory 334 Westshore Plaza, Unit A10, Tampa, FL 33609

How to find us: 1. Enter through the main mall entrance next to P.F. Chang’s. 2. Make an immediate right and head straight. 3. We are inside the mall, located right next to Finish Line.

🌹 Why This Edition is Special
The Workshop: Learn modern Bachata techniques from your favorites - Albina & Isaac.

The Social: Non-stop dancing until 1:00 AM!

Get ready to turn up the heat!

Let’s make this an unforgettable night😍🔥

06/10/2026

Saturdays with Anastasia: The Art of Belly Dance

Join Anastasia every Saturday for an afternoon dedicated to movement, rhythm, and self-expression. Whether you are taking your very first step into the studio or looking to polish your technique, these sessions offer a supportive space to grow.

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Schedule & Level Breakdown

**Every Saturday | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM**

Time Level Focus

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM **Beginner** Fundamentals, Posture, & Basic Isolations
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM** **Beg / Int** Layering, Complex Combos, & Musicality

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# # # **Pricing & Registration**

We offer flexible options to fit your schedule and goals:

* **Hourly Drop-In:** **$20** per hour
* **Class Bundle:** **$100** for a **6-class pass** *(Save $20!)*

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# # # **Class Descriptions**

# # # # **Hour 1: Beginner Belly Dance**

*12:00 PM – 1:00 PM*
Discover the beauty and confidence of belly dance in this welcoming introductory hour. Designed for those with **little or no dance experience**, we focus on the fundamental building blocks of the art form.

* **What to expect:** You’ll learn core isolations, graceful arm patterns, and essential rhythms.
* **The Goal:** Build strength, coordination, and body confidence in a low-pressure environment. No experience needed!

# # # # **Hour 2: Beginner/Intermediate Belly Dance**

*1:00 PM – 2:00 PM*
Ready to challenge yourself? This hour builds on foundational movements by introducing **layering techniques and more complex combinations**.

* **What to expect:** We dive deeper into fluidity, control, and musicality.
* **The Goal:** This session is perfect for students who have mastered the basics and are ready to refine their technique and emotional expression.

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# # # **Location & Directions**

**The Dance Factory**
334 Westshore Plaza, Unit A10
Tampa, FL 33609

* **Finding Us:** We are located **inside the Westshore Plaza Mall**. You can find our studio conveniently situated **next to Finish Line**.
* **Parking:** Ample mall parking is available. We recommend parking near the entrance closest to Finish Line for the quickest access to the studio.
* **Arrival:** Please arrive **10–15 minutes early** to navigate the mall, handle registration, and get settled!

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> **Pro Tip:** Students are welcome to drop in for a single hour or stay for the full two-hour block to accelerate their progress!

06/08/2026

🎬 THE AI CINEMA ACCELERATOR
Accelerate Your Brand with Award-Winning Director Franklin Rivera
WEST POINT GRAD • NAVY VETERAN • BEST OF THE BAY WINNER

⚡ DONE-WITH-YOU PRODUCTION
Don’t just learn AI—leave the workshop with a finished, high-fidelity cinematic video ad for your business.

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Location: The Dance Factory (Westshore Plaza)

Tuition: $275 All-In

🛠️ WHAT’S INCLUDED
🎬 The Finished Asset
Walk out the door with a high-fidelity, production-ready cinematic video ad tailored specifically to your brand.

🔬 Technical Taxonomy
Master the exact frameworks for professional lighting, camera optics, and pro-level film stock prompting to elevate your visual output.

🧠 The Gemini Studio
Build a custom, proprietary AI "Gem" designed to automate and scale your business’s unique creative vision.

🚀 High-Speed Production
Experience cutting-edge workflow mechanics with live, rapid-fire 4K generation using Higgsfield and Nano Banana 2.

🧑‍🎨 MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Franklin Rivera (ARP Visuals) is the only AI Filmmaker recognized in the 2025 Best of the Bay and a featured keynote speaker at the Tigertail Asian Film Festival. As a West Point graduate and military veteran, he injects elite strategic discipline into the cutting edge of modern media production.

SECURE YOUR SEAT NOW Here: https://luma.com/x3cx682b

Space is strictly limited to ensure direct, hands-on production coaching for every attendee.

06/08/2026

🌐 WHERE CURIOSITY MEETS COMMUNITY

Joins us for a night designed to lift your spirits, spark your curiosity, and recharge your mindset. June's theme — Leadership & Influence — will feature three dynamic speakers who will help you rethink what leadership, healing, and being heard can look like in 2026.

This isn’t a lecture. It’s an experience.
Expect educational talks, engaging discussion, community connection, and an atmosphere full of energy, inspiration, and possibility.

SPEAKER SPOTLIGHTS

Coming soon!

🎟️ WHAT TO EXPECT

A welcoming, high-energy environment

2 short-form talks + 1 keynote

Live Q&A with all speakers

A closing panel discussion

And a community of curious, growth-oriented people who love learning

Doors open at 6:30 PM so you can grab concessions, mingle, and settle in. Talks run from 7–9 PM. To get a sense of the energy and vibe of our event, check out the below video:

🤝 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Mind Map Renovations - Event sponsor and organizer

The Dance Factory - Event venue

RELPro Events and Entertainment - Event Promotion

Here:Say Storytelling - Event planning consultant

PARTNERS OFFERING DISCOUNS (There are PERKS for Lifelong Learning!):

Zero Latency VR (@ Westshore Plaza) - Our Experience Partner offering a 20% discount when booking online to Lifelong Learners of Tampa Bay ticket holders. Discount code provided at the event.

Sacred Crystals (@ Westshore Plaza & Tyrone Mall) - Our Wellness Partner is offering 15% off your in-store purchase when you show your Lifelong Learners Humanitix ticket via mobile at the register.

The Balance House Studio - Offering 15% off for first-time drop-ins, regular drop-ins, and Midday Reset sessions for sauna / cold plunge contrast therapy in St. Petersburg, FL

VENDORS & EVENT SUPPORT:

Eat This Dessert First - Our official sweet-treats vendor, selling cheesecake and other goodies in a jar for easy consumption!

Higher Yearning by Derek C Lott - Work Stage Speaking Finalist offering his knowledge and insights through his books

BERI - Web, Branding & Photography

Elements Content Studio - Videography

Gateway Subs - Provider of Volunteer Crew Fuel

💛 WHY SPEND 2026 LEARNING THIS WAY?

Because learning is happiness.
Curiosity is renewal.
And community is fuel.

This monthly series was designed to bring Tampa Bay together — thinkers, seekers, creatives, big feelers, big dreamers — to learn from one another and grow together.

If you’re ready to start your year with inspiration, connection, and a renewed sense of possibility… this is your night.

VENUE DIRECTIONS

The Dance Factory is a stylish venue nestled into Westshore Plaza - Tampa's longest-running mall. There is free, ground floor / covered parking below the AMC Theater location. Enter at ground level.

Here is a video and a visual to help you navigate to the best parking spot for Lifelong Learners!

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