Tampa, Florida--National Dance Week (April 20-29) has started - and to celebrate, the Patel Conservatory is offering three free dance classes to the public!

On Saturday, April 28, come try:

Theatrical Movement for Dancers from 12:45-1:30 p.m. – taught by Matthew Belopavlovich.

Tap Dance Basics from 1:30-2:30 p.m. – taught by Susan Downey.

Jazz Dance from 2:30-3:30 p.m. – taught by Susan Downey.

Classes are available for those in grades two and older; students under 12 must have a parent or guardian with them. No pre-registration is necessary.

Tampa, Florida-- Has your mom been complaining that she wants to get in shape? Maybe she wants to lose a little weight, and have fun doing it? Or maybe she wants to explore her creative side, by taking up an instrument or singing?

Then how about giving her the gift of a performing arts class this Mother’s Day? The Patel Conservatory at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts has classes in dance, music and theater for all ages and experience levels. They also offer private lessons.

Patel Conservatory students will be in the limelight at the Spotlight Awards 2012, an evening celebrating student accomplishments, on Wednesday, May 23 in Ferguson Hall at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts.

A pre-show dinner will begin the festivities at 5 p.m., followed by the 7 p.m. presentation of Spotlight awards given to students of merit. Entertainment will be provided by Patel Conservatory dance, music and theater students.