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Dance Instructor Had Sexual Relationship With Student: Police

St. Pete police believe there are other victims who were taken advantage of by the dance instructor who faces molestation charges.

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A St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory dance instructor is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student. St. Pete police believe there could be more victims.
A St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory dance instructor is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student. St. Pete police believe there could be more victims. (St. Petersburg Police Department )

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A dance instructor with St. Petersburg Ballet Conservatory was arrested on charges of lewd and lascivious battery and lascivious molestation Monday, St. Petersburg police said.

Servy Gallardo is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old student where he taught. Detectives believe there could be other victims. If you or anyone you know has been victimized by Gallardo, call the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780. Anonymous tips can be sent by texting the letters SPPD + your tip to TIP411.

Servy Gallardo was arrested on multiple charges Monday when police accused him of molesting a 15-year-old student. (St. Pete Police Department)

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