Our mission at Tampa Bay Ballet (TBB) is to provide the highest standard of dance instruction and professional performing experience for students and professional dancers. Tampa Bay Ballet is a pre-professional ballet school affiliated with Tampa Ballet Theatre (TBT), an emerging professional ballet company. TBB believes that a solid foundation in ballet is key to any dancer's aspirations. The primary focus of the school is a structured ballet curriculum, offering classes in other dance disciplines. TBB accepts students, beginning at age 3, of all levels of study. The school trains and prepares young dancers for a professional career. TBT’s company offers existing local artists and dancers abroad, professional performing experience within the Tampa Bay area.