About Believe Dance Academy
Believe Dance Academy (BDA) is Sarasota's premier competitive dance studio, built for serious dancers ready to train, grow, and perform at an elite level. Our conservatory-style program focuses exclusively on competitive dance, helping students build technical excellence, confidence, and artistry through dedicated instruction and meaningful performance opportunities.
Whether you're preparing for regional and national competitions, college dance programs, or a professional path, BDA provides the expert training and structured environment to support your journey. Our program is designed to meet dancers where they are—and elevate them to their full potential.
- Elite Technical Training: Every dancer receives a strong foundation in ballet, flexibility, and conditioning, with advanced training across competitive styles including Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Contemporary, Modern, and Acrobatics.
- Customizable Competition Pathways: From solos and duets to small groups and full productions, our dancers participate in the styles and formats that best fit their goals—without unnecessary pressure.
- Individualized Coaching: We evaluate each dancer's strengths, growth, and aspirations to recommend the most effective training path and choreography for their unique journey.
- Positive, High-Performance Culture: BDA is more than a studio—it's a team. We foster a supportive community where dancers are pushed to excel, encouraged to collaborate, and empowered to believe in themselves.
We understand the commitment competitive dance requires, and we've thoughtfully designed our program to deliver an exceptional experience for both dancers and families. From technical growth to performance readiness, BDA is here to help your dancer thrive.
Welcome to Believe Dance Academy—Sarasota's home for elite competitive dance training. We're excited to support you on this journey and help you reach your full potential on and off the stage.
