Vol. 5, Issue 11, November 2016
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This Independent Community News, Business & Dining Guide Is Directly Mailed Once Each Month To: Arlington Park • Aston Villas • Bay Arbor • Berkeley Square • Calf Path Estates • Enclave At Citrus Park • Fawn Ridge Fawn Lake • Forest Lakes • Hampton Lakes • Highland Park • Lake Chase • Mandolin • The Eagles • Tree Tops Twin Branch Acres • Waterchase • West Hampton • Westchase • Westchester • Westwood Lakes • Windsor Place
Dance Excellence Ballroom By Kim Thomas Since opening 2 years ago Dance Excellence Ballroom has been helping people of all ages fulfill their dreams of elegantly gliding across the dance floor. “We have classes for all ages, all levels, and all interests,” says owner Stefan Dobrev. “We teach everyone: very successful CEOs who want to learn how to dance with their spouse, older adults looking for a fun way to exercise, singles who want to start a new activity, and children who are just learning to dance. The one common thing we hear from everyone is, ‘I wish I had started earlier.’” If you, or someone you know, has always dreamed of learning the art of
ballroom dancing, don’t waste anymore time, schedule an introductory class at Dance Excellence Ballroom where they will dance with you, talk to you about your goals and interests, and help find the best class for you. Located in Oldsmar at 3730 Tampa Road Dance Excellence Ballroom is a welcoming, fun place for anyone who is interested in learning how to ballroom dance. And thanks to Stefan, his wife and dance partner Traci, and the rest of the expert instructors, the students at Dance Excellence Ballroom have formed a supportive community. “Many of our students socialize outside of class or See “Dance” on page 16.
Realtor Gigi Gauthier – Known for a Caring & Fun Attitude Backed by Experience & Knowledge
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Everyone knows a Realtor, but when it is time to sell your home or buy a new one, it is important to find a Realtor with experience and integrity – one who will listen to you and help you find the perfect home based on your wants and needs, not just to make a sale. Gigi Gauthier is just that type of Realtor. With her extensive Real Estate experience, infectious laugh, business savvy, and
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Community Calendar & News Briefs Host Families Needed for Inspiring HS Exchange Students Academic Year in America-AYA is looking for Host Families for our semester exchange students arriving in January. Can you open your heart & home to share your America with an International student? Sharing cultures helps to bring peace & understanding to our world. AYA students are kind & grateful for the opportunity to have their dream come true, & will be a welcomed addition to your family. Please share this information with anyone that might be interested. Call Karen today for more information at 727-329-8060. Thank you for your kindness & support.
Get Ready For A Jewish Night On Broadway! What do Rent, The Book of Mormon, Les Miz, The Producers, Wicked and The Sound of Music have in common? Each won the Tony Award for Best Musical – and all were written and scored by Jewish composers or
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lyricists. Great names we remember from the past, like Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George and Ira Gershwin, Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Kurt Weill, Jerry Bock, Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim – as well as contemporary artists like Steven Schwartz and Jonathan Larson – have been instrumental in Broadway’s growth and history. Congregation Kol Ami in Tampa will celebrate such Jewish contributions to the American Musical Theater with “A Jewish Night on Broadway” on Saturday evening, November 19, 2016. Jewish artists have played a pivotal role in the creation of musicals and development of Broadway. It is hard to imagine Broadway without their achievements. Even Monty Python’s Eric Idle acknowledged in his own award-winning musical Spamalot, “You won’t succeed on Broadway if you don’t have any Jews.” The gala will showcase live performances from some of the greatest Tony-nominated and award winning Broadway musicals. The evening’s
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“theatergoers” will be treated to a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, dancing and other Broadway surprises. General admission tickets are $90 per person. Premium sponsor packages also are available. RSVPs must be received by Kol Ami (813-962-6338) by November 11, 2016. Congregation Kol Ami is located at 3919 Moran Road, Tampa, FL. For more information, contact Deb Goldman at 813-760-6244.
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Saturday-Sunday November 1213-10:00 AM-4:00 PM Shop for unique holiday gifts at beautiful, historic Woodmont Park, 407 Woodmont Ave., 33617. Free admission, parking, and entertainment for everyone! A public art project, children’s art exhibit and activities. Enter to win $$ to shop or a free art kit. Food trucks and fun for everyone! For more information, please call 813-988-ARTS or email ttartscouncil@gmail.com
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Salon Metro – Where Artistry Meets Precision for Life Changing Style Change! By Kim Thomas If you are looking for an upscale home salon – one where friendly professionalism meets precise artistry in hair color and design – then make an appointment at Salon Metro, located on Tampa Road in Oldsmar. Under new ownership for nearly a year, Salon Metro continues to gain notice with new clients, and the growing team is receiving wonderful reviews. European born, and a Londontrained Master of Vidal Sassoon, Salon Metro owner Michelle Tonking is very sure of her artistry, and her experience has earned her the right to be unapologetically proud. Michelle has had the phenomenal experience of presenting a model with her design to
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the late Vidal Sassoon himself. In fact, Michelle achieved Regional Finalist for the Wella Trend Vision Competition in London for three consecutive years, which is no small feat when you consider there are less than 20 stylists chosen out of thousands of entrants. An artist and entrepreneur, Michelle opened her first salon at the young age of 24 and owned two successful salons in the UK. She shares, “My first salon was Bauhaus in Exeter City. I turned from urban to rural when I opened Sketch in Budleigh Salterton.” Michelle enjoyed those years, adding, “I became and listened to my true artist inside as I had Nature with me for my inspiration.” Now in Tampa Bay, Michelle has taken the technical skill and knowledge she gained during her years
of training under London Masters at Vidal Sassoon (becoming a Master herself), and has mentored her handpicked team. By sharing her experiences and vast knowledge, Michelle avails to her team an education beyond what is provided at even the very best schools. As a result, Salon Metro’s clients enjoy a worldclass experience. Michelle doesn’t just copy the latest precision cuts, she designs cuts that others copy. She expounds, “I’ve studied geometry, and I look at the disconnections and all the angles when I am creating a design. I am an artist who has trained in my discipline for more than 20 years.” Her past includes many experiences that others can only dream of achieving, and many – such as the opportunity to work under the direction of Vidal Sassoon himself – that will never come again. Reminiscing of her years
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training at Vidal Sassoon, Michelle says, “It was such a fabulous opportunity to be so creative. It is a great experience mixing with other artists.” Michelle also went to LA to do a fabulous photo shoot with Sebastian, where she created a calendar for the company. She adds, “It was amazing to work with such professional models.” Michelle is truly an artist and upon meeting her and sitting in her chair, you realize she is studying your features, finding the most pleasant points of reference and creating in her head a hair design that doesn’t just flatter, but rather defines your best features. “I don’t just look at the shape of a person’s face, but also their neck, the width of their shoulders and their body proportion.” The lines of a Sassoon haircut are like arrows pointing out your best features. Michelle compares designing a
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Salon Metro owner Michelle Tonking with the late Vidal Sassoon precision cut with having a custommade designer suit or dress, yet it can make you look younger immediately, costs less than a designer suit, and you will wear it every day! “The right hairstyle is the cheapest facelift you will ever get,” says Michelle. “The right cut and color can make you look 10 years younger. Clients tell us all the time that we’ve changed their lives by giving them a completely new style.” The day I was in the salon, a man who is a new client left Michelle a voicemail literally stating, “Thank you! You have changed my life!” Men are often not sure where they should go when they want services that the corner barbershop doesn’t offer, and Salon Metro is an excellent choice for
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professional men who value precision haircuts and color that looks natural. Salon Metro offers a full selection of services. The salon can accommodate wedding parties and offers the latest in up-do styling for all special occasions. Salon Metro is the home salon for those who desire artistry, precision and professionalism. Treat yourself to the Salon Metro difference. Salon Metro is located at 4009 Tampa Rd., Suite 7 in Oldsmar. Hours: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday – Friday, and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit salonmetrohair.com or call (813) 855-0400.
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Optimal Living Clinic’s Goal is to Find Root Cause of Health Issues By Deborah Bostock-Kelley Trypanophobia effects nearly 10 percent of the population. The idea of a needle, even a small one, piercing the skin is enough to make some avoid a helpful natural alternative treatment to allergies, chronic pain, inflammation and other health issues. Eastern Medicine and Acupuncture Physician Sam Cheever wants to change the perception of acupuncture. She is often asked if acupuncture is similar to a blood draw. The response is a resounding no. The only similarity is the name needle. “They are thin, sterile, one-time use needles about the size of a human hair – virtually painless – nothing like the needles used for a blood or vaccinations,” she explained. Located in Oldsmar and recognized as 2016 Opencare’s Patient Choice Winner – one of the top acupuncture practices in Tampa,
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Optimal Living Clinic is located at 13950 W. Hillsborough Avenue and is by appointment only Monday through Friday- 10am-5pm.
Optimal Living Clinic takes the whole person into consideration. An initial visit covers health concerns, medical history, and healthcare goals. A patient used to a Western Medicine doctor rushing out of one consult to the next will be pleasantly surprised by the time
and attention Sam gives. In conjunction with repairing the root cause of health issues holistically through acupuncture and nutritional counseling, certified through the Department of Health after an intensive 60-hour course,
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Sam has added injection therapy that aid in health, pain relief, weight loss and lack of energy to her patient treatment options. A relationship is formed long before Sam will introduce the program that includes options like B12 for mood, energy and fatigue, Traumeel and Zeel for
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In the photos above, Sam is testing for B12 deficiency. She had none. If she had, drops would have been instantly absorbed into skin. pain, and Lipo-Plex and Be-Thin Spray for weight loss. “This is not something where you want to come by the clinic and say ‘I just want to try the weight loss injection and Bee Thin Spray’ and do one mil every week. That’s a Westernized reductionist way of doing
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healthcare,” she said. “We offer a holistic way of doing healthcare.” Despite the low likelihood of being allergic, every patient who chooses to add injectables to their patient care is tested with a minute injection of the product in the patient’s arm before beginning a
regular treatment. “We wait about 15-20 minutes to make sure that we’re not going to have an allergic reaction. It is very, very rare that someone would have a reaction to B12, but these are medicinals so we just want to be absolutely safe.” Oftentimes, patients turn to Eastern Medicine when all other options have failed, when other doctors have said surgery is the “only” solution to pain management or the doctors are left shaking their heads at the enigma that sits before them with no idea how to help. Natural homeopathic medicinals allow for a viable safe option for a patient. As an example, deficiencies of B12 cause anemia and neurological impairments. B12 injections are readily absorbed by the body as compared to oral vitamins which are partially destroyed by the digestive tract resulting in reduced efficacy. B12 can increase energy, prevent fatigue, promote mental alertness and improve overall stamina for everyday activities. Lipo-Plex can increase metabolism to help burn calories and stimulate proper utilization of fats and carbohydrates in the body, supporting the efficient transfer of fats and toxins from the liver. Traumeel and Zeel serve as an anti-inflammatory, analgesics to combat long-term pain. In addition to healing through Eastern Medicine, Sam provides an affordable $77 hair analysis test. The analysis can determine mineral and nutrient imbalances that can cause chronic auto-immune conditions, depression, muscle cramping, weight problems, arthritis, high blood pressure, cognitive impairment, among others. It also can determine elevated levels of toxic metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, arsenic, and aluminum.
“The results are about you – your biochemistry and what to do about it,” said Sam. “I’m not going to start a patient on B12 until I’ve got these issues taken care of. They go on a program for about 4 months, start feeling better in about 2 weeks, and then we retest to see how we did. “Injection therapy along with acupuncture and proper nutritional can help unblock the obstruction within your body, which in turn can eliminate pain and restore balance and harmony, as well as aid in the body’s ability to heal itself. My objective is to make my patients feel better and live better.” Optimal Living Clinic is located at 13950 W. Hillsborough Avenue and is by appointment only Monday through Friday- 10am5pm. Sam is featuring a special 10% saving of her weight loss program – 8 weekly visits, consultative or can include weight loss acupuncture, 2 bottles of BeThin Spray, and weekly injections of Lipo-Plex with B12 for just $700. To learn more visit www.optimallivingclinic.com or call 813-843-9799.
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TOP PROSPECTS IN THE TAMPA BAY RAYS SYSTEM By Bethany Cohen For avid baseball fans, watching the youngest and newest talent in the sport is invigorating. Fresh faces, new outlooks to an American pastime that that has been passed down for generations and for some teams a new hope that this will be “the year”. The Tampa Bay Rays have grown many young prospects throughout the years and although some of them are no longer with the team, their presence can still be felt in their fan base. After a disappointing 2016 season, the Rays now look to 2017 and the promise of the future. Highly touted pitcher Blake Snell made his Major League debut just a few months ago and next year at this time, fans may just be talking about one of the names below. Topping the Rays’ prospect list is shortstop Willy Adames. The 21 year old spent the 2016 season with the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits, hitting .274 with 11 homers and 57 RBIs. Although the Biscuits’ playoff run was cut short, Adames showed a lot of potential for the future with a
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solid season both offensively and defensively. Adames was named both a Southern League Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star rosters. The shortstop was originally signed with the Detroit Tigers in March 2014 while playing in his native Dominican Republic. At the 2014 trade deadline, Adames was sent to the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a three team trade that sent him and Drew Smyly to Tampa Bay, David Price to the Tigers and Austin Jackson to the Seattle Mariners. Adames’ 2016 campaign was definitely an improvement over the 2015 season while playing with the Class-A Advanced Charlotte StoneCrabs and recording just a .258 batting average with four homeruns. Next on the list is right-handed pitcher Brent Honeywell. At 21 years old, Honeywell completed his third season of pro ball in the Rays’ organization. Honeywell was drafted in the 2014 MLB Draft with a compensational pick while playing at Walters State Community College. He started 2014 with the Charlotte Stone Crabs where he was 4-1 in 10 starts
with a 2.41 ERA/0.96 WHIP, while striking out an impressive 64 batters in 56 innings. Following his July promotion to Double-A Montgomery, Honeywell continued with the work he had started in Charlotte with a 3-2 record in 10
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starts and a slightly lower ERA at 2.28; in all he had 117 strikeouts in 115.1 innings pitched in 2016. This fall Brent Honeywell was selected to represent the Rays’ organization in the Arizona Fall League as part of the Peoria Javelinas.
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Another member of the Montgomery Biscuits’ squad, Jake Bauers comes in at number three in the Rays’ top five. Known mostly for his work at first base, he spent the 2016 season in the outfield making him an even more versatile prospect. The 20 year old continues to build on his power at the plate hitting a solid .274 in 2016 with 14 homers, 28 doubles and 78 RBIs. Bauers was named both a 2016 Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star in the Southern League and earned “Player of the Week” honors in the beginning of July. He also spent last off-season with the Arizona Fall League where he was named to the AFL Rising Stars’ Team. Originally drafted by the San Diego Padres in the seventh round of the 2013 MLB Draft, Bauers was traded alongside Rene Rivera and Burch Smith to the Rays in exchange for Wil Myers and three other players in December 2014. The Rays most recent first-round pick Joshua Lowe, makes his debut on the prospect list at number four. At just 18 years old, Lowe was the Rays first round draft pick in 2016. After signing with the club this past June, he reported to the Gulf Coast Rays of
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the rookie league and was then promoted to the Princeton Rays at the beginning of the July. In 28 games with the GCL Rays, he hit .258 with two homers and 15 RBIs and then upon his promotion, hit .238 with three homers and 11 RBIs. Right-hander Jacob Faria rounds out the top five list and his performance this season shows that although his record (5-10) wasn’t exactly what some may have hoped, it was his command and strike zone dominance that shows his potential. The 23 year old spent the entire 2016 season with the Double-A Montgomery Biscuits and then with the Triple-A Durham Bulls since late June. The righty struck out an impressive 157 strikeouts in 27 starts for a total of 151 innings pitched. Faria was drafted in the 10th round of the 2011 MLB Draft while playing at Gahr High School. With the off-season now upon us fans can look forward to tracking their favorite minor leaguers in various fall and winter leagues and into Spring Training 2017. Of course, free agency is still awaiting and there maybe even more twists and turns ahead for the Rays.
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“Gigi Gauthier” Continued from page 1 caring attitude, she can help you find the home of your dreams, or help you find the right buyer when it’s time to relocate. Whether you are putting your house on the market or looking to purchase a home, Gigi will guide you in the right direction every step of the way, making your Real Estate transaction an easy and enjoyable experience. “For me, Real Estate is not just about making a sale but about helping people find the home that is best suited for them,” shares Gigi. With 18 years of Real Estate experience and extensive knowledge of Hillsborough County and the surrounding areas – from living in Tampa for many years – Gigi is very good at listening to her clients and matching them with the home and area that will best fit what they are looking for. She is passionate about finding her clients the right house and is confident in the current market, sharing, “Home prices are still good and mortgage rates are excellent. Now is a great time to consider buying a home.” Because she has worked with homebuilders in new construction for
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many years, Gigi is able to look out for her clients and help them spot potential construction flaws or issues that could be costly in the future.
Gigi has experience helping both individuals and investors with short sales, foreclosures, and bank repo properties. There may be extra
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steps involved in properties that fall into these categories, but the gain on investment can be great and having an experienced Realtor such
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as Gigi Gauthier navigating the paperwork makes it worth the effort for many investors. Gigi’s experience enables her to
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help many clients, from seasoned investors to first time homebuyers, and her caring, fun attitude helps take the stress out of buying or selling a home.
She takes pride in helping her clients in a caring and honest way. Gigi doesn’t just show you a house or list yours when you want to sell it, she’ll give you all the information and guidance you need to help you through the process. She will thoroughly and objectively evaluate your home’s condition and features to properly assess how it competes in the current market; she will also give tips and ideas about staging your home to show its maximum potential. In addition to helping people find their perfect homes, Gigi is committed to helping unwanted animals find their forever homes. In 2014 she founded Paw Print Hearts after volunteering for the Pet Resource Center, where she saw many young and healthy animals being killed because there was no space left for them. Since its start, Paw Print Hearts has saved more than 890 dogs and 124 cats from being euthanized. Unfortunately 8 – 12 million animals enter shelters every year but less than half make it out alive. The euthanasia rate for pit bulls is 1 in 600 and nearly 1/4 of the dogs in shelters are purebred. However, if only 20% of people who purchase a dog from a breeder would adopt one instead, kill shelters would not exists.
In addition to volunteering countless hours to Paw Print Hearts, Gigi also donates $500 from every home sale to Paw Print Hearts. Anyone interested in volunteering, fostering, or adopting an animal can apply directly on the Paw Print Hearts website. “Our mission is to rescue. Our dream is that some day we won’t have to,” says Gigi. For more information about Paw Print Hearts, to make a donation, volunteer, foster or rescue a dog or cat, visit their webpage: www.pawprinthearts.com or Facebook page at Facebook.com/PawPrintHearts. For help finding your dream home, contact Gigi Gauthier, a licensed Real Estate agent with Charles Rutenberg Realty. With 18 years of Real Estate experience in the Tampa Bay area, she can help you find your new forever home. If you’re looking to buy a new home or want to sell your current one, put Gigi Gauthier’s expert knowledge to work for you today and call her at (813) 333-2499 or (813) 928-0743. Find more information on Gigi’s website: sellintampa.com.
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“Dance” Continued from page 1 go to dinner after class. We also have socials and dances throughout the year so they have another way to practice and enjoy dancing and a formal end of the year banquet to celebrate everyone’s accomplishments.” Classes for All Ages: Recently Dance Excellence Ballroom began offering classes for children. “We are the only studio in the area that offers classes for children,” said Stefan. “Not only are ballroom dance lessons a great physical activity for children but they also provide many great social lessons.” In addition to the physical benefit, ballroom dance lessons teach children manners, social skills, discipline, and communication skills while improving their coordination, creativity, and cognitive abilities. “Because you learn both roles in ballroom dance and have to reverse your steps, you work both sides of the brain” Ballroom dance classes have the same benefits for older adults. “Many doctors recommend ballroom dance as a very good exercise,” said Stefan,
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Traci Cleary and Stefan Dobrev “because it works out both your mind and body.” According to Psychology Today, and several scientific studies the combination of exercise, social interaction, and concentration in learning a new skill increased levels of
confidence and happiness. In addition, it has been shown that dancing also: • Increases confidence • Decreases stress hormones and depression • Improves mood and physical
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health • Encourages mindfulness and self-awareness Dancing is the hottest new medicine and it’s flying off the shelves! The BEST part is all you need is your body and some favorite tunes!
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“Ballroom dancing is for everyone. You don’t have to be a superstar – but you can be if you want to. We take time to talk to our students so we know their goals. Our goal is to provide excellent service and dance lessons at all times. We want to help people learn how to dance and enjoy life.” Dance Excellence Ballroom offers both private and group lessons. Private lessons can be tailored to your specific goals and needs. In the group lessons, you’ll still get personal attention and instruction from professional dance teachers but you’ll also learn how to dance in a group. Finally you can practice your moves at a practice party. You can take lessons with a partner or on your own. Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles
Classes for Special Occasion Dances: In addition to social dancing, Dance Excellence Ballroom can help you train for competitive dancing or can teach you a dance for a special occasion like a wedding or anniversary. “We love working with couples to help them learn dances for special occasions. They can bring us the song they want to dance to and we will create a choreographed dance just for them. It can be as simple or as elaborate as they want. We can even have group lessons for the entire wedding party to learn a dance or dances. Our private dance parties are a great place for the couple to practice their dance in front of a group before the big day.”
Expert Dancers and Teachers: Stefan has won many awards and competitions during his more than 30-year dance career including Top Teacher in the Southeast region and National Top Teacher from the Casanave Awards. Many of the instructors at Dance Excellence Ballroom have won teaching awards. All are certified and licensed, train 5 days a week, and take recertification classes every 6 months. The teachers come from various dance backgrounds but all share a love of ballroom dance and the desire to help others learn.
Perfect Holiday Gift: If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a loved one or friend this holiday season, consider giving them a gift certificate to Dance Excellence Ballroom. It may be the best gift they ever receive. Dance Excellence Ballroom is located in the Oldsmar Plaza at 3730 Tampa Road, Suite 7. They are open Monday through Friday 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information about group or private lessons or dance parties, visit www.danceexcellenceballroom.com or call 813- 814-0099.
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