The best ballet schools in Iowa
Ranked by the students and families who actually take class — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 3,092 reviews of Iowa studios. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, true ballet schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 The Dance Academy of Cedar Rapids
5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews · Cedar Rapids, IA
“We have had the most incredible experience at The Dance Academy of Cedar Rapids! Every time we walk through the door, we are welcomed by a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes u…” — Denise
#2 Central Dance Academy
5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews · Le Mars, IA
“CDA is truly an incredible dance studio! The teachers are excellent—skilled, encouraging, and passionate about helping every dancer grow. The owners are deeply dedicated to making …” — Alisha
#3 National Dance Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 reviews · Coralville, IA
“I have grown up at NDA and I have never been around a more respectful community! The staff and students have became not just my friends but my family. My greatest memories will for…” — Sydney
#4 Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 reviews · Council Bluffs, IA
Center featuring a theater, art gallery, and ballet school, as well as event space.
“Phenomenal space. I attended an art show in the 4th floor gallery/event space, and then visited the open studios on the 3rd floor. Mind blowing beauty and design throughout the bui…” — Frankie
#5 School of Classical Ballet & Dance
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews · West Des Moines, IA
“I have danced at SCBD since the age of four. I am now nineteen and still consider SCBD my second home, as I spent so much time there growing up. Everything I know about dance I lea…” — Kathleen
#6 Fusion Dance & Performing Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 37 reviews · Waterloo, IA
“Just signed our daughter up for her 10th year of dance with Fusion, 3rd with the competition dance team! Was just having a conversation with many of the other dance parents about h…” — Blake
#7 Bold Dance By Peach
5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews · Ames, IA
“We started out at Beth Clarke’s dance studio and the quality has not only continued, but has gotten better with Bold Dance by Peach. My daughter loves her instructor Miss Maddy. Sh…” — Michael
#8 Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE)
4.6 ★★★★★ 29 reviews · Council Bluffs, IA
“Beautiful facility. I have enjoyed the theater, ballet, food entrepreneurs, gallery space and so much more. So glad to have this amazing, artistic space in Council Bluffs!” — Melissa
#9 Ankeny Dance and Performing Arts Academy
4.6 ★★★★★ 29 reviews · Ankeny, IA
“We have been an ADPAA family since 2016, and the growth I've seen in my dancers over the years has been truly remarkable. More importantly, the confidence and positivity this dance…” — Laura
#10 Madison & Co. Dance Studio
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews · Urbandale, IA
“Today my daughter had her first trial class, she’s normally shy and hesitant, her teacher Brooke I think her name was, she was calm and inviting. Super nice people all around. The …” — Michele