Dancing For Joy

About

Dancing For Joy is a vibrant, faith-inspired dance studio proudly serving the Riverview and greater Tampa Bay community since 2010.

Founded by April Joy and her daughter, Kate, the studio began with a handful of classes offered at Tampa Bay HEAT. In 2018, we opened our first dedicated space in Winthrop Plaza. By March 2020, our thriving community had outgrown Winthrop Plaza, inspiring the next exciting chapter at our North Location on Bloomingdale Avenue. Continued growth led to the addition of our West Location and our largest chapter yet.

A ballet dancer in a white tutu is photographed from above as she bends forward gracefully, hands clasped over her pointe shoes in a classical pose.

Our new Flagship Studio opened in November of 2025!
11691 Boyette Rd. Riverview, Florida 33569

This beautiful new facility features three spacious, state-of-the-art dance studios under one roof, designed to inspire creativity, excellence, and joy in every dancer.

From an original enrollment of just 30 students to now proudly serving over 300 dancers each season, Dancing for Joy has grown because of the dedication of our exceptional faculty, the commitment of our families, and the unwavering support of this incredible community.

Five young dancers dressed as cheerful bakers in blue plaid costumes hold small rolling pins above their heads, smiling brightly against a colorful, sparkling stage backdrop.

We can't wait to welcome you into our new home and continue spreading the joy of dance for many years to come!

Please check out this video of April, the owner, discussing why she started Dancing for Joy.

Vision Statement

You will discover a vibrant, Counter-Cultural dance studio radiating light across the Tampa Bay area through movement that welcomes and embraces everyone. Your student will learn the fundamentals of dance alongside vital life skills that last a lifetime.

Six young dancers in bright pink costumes strike confident, playful poses onstage, surrounded by vibrant purple and blue stage lighting and theatrical smoke effects.

Instructors

Meet Our Instructors

Our faculty is a passionate team of highly trained professionals who are deeply committed to nurturing every student's growth — both as a dancer and as an individual. We create a supportive, encouraging environment where dancers of all ages are empowered to shine, build confidence, and reach their full potential on and off the stage.

Every member of our teaching staff is: