Dance Instructor charged for inappropriate sexual relationship with teen student

Dance Instructor charged for inappropriate sexual relationship with teen student

St Petersburg, FL – St. Petersburg Police Department Crimes Against Children Detectives arrested Gulfport dance instructor Servy Gallardo and charged him with Lewd and Lascivious Battery and Lewd and Lascivious Molestation on Monday (May 3, 2021). Investigators say he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.

He taught at the St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory located at 1500 58th St. S in Gulfport. Detectives are concerned that there could be additional victims. IF YOU’VE SEEN SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHINGIf you or anyone you know has been victimized by Gallardo, please call the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780. Anonymous tips can be sent by texting the letters SPPD + your tip to TIP411.