Dawson Dance Academy At Dawson Dance Academy we pride ourselves on Excellence in Dance Education while providing a positive, supportive atmosphere for each of our students. DDA aims to instill each student with the necessary dance techniques as well as with confidence, focus and discipline; qualities which are essential in mastering so many other aspects of life. With our highly professional, qualified teaching staff and a 2000sq ft Floating Wood-Sprung Floor, our students easily develop a great appreciation for all aspects of dance and art. Dawson Dance Academy is the premier dance academy in Tampa Bay; serving Tampa, Westchase, Lutz, Odessa, Oldsmar & Palm Harbor.