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Allison's Dance Center

4.4 ★★★★☆ 182 Google reviews · Ballet school in Cedar Falls, Iowa

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 319-266-6323
  • Website & schedule allisonsdancecenter.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 4:15–9 PM
Tuesday 4:15–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8:15 PM
Thursday 4:30–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Allison's Dance Center, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 15 mentions

“My daughter came to life at Allison’s Dance Studio (she would come home dancing in the mirror after every class, asking when she got to go back)!”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

“We did the grown up and me class, intro to dance and now preschool core!”

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 182 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 2 mentions

“My daughter loves going here every week!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 14 mentions

“My daughter’s instructor is incredibly sweet and kind, and it truly melts my heart watching her enjoy dance each week.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 2 mentions

“Great communication with the staff and the recitals are such an amazing experience.”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 9 mentions

“Great communication with the staff and the recitals are such an amazing experience.”

From the reviews

Allison’s Dance Center is truly an amazing place! I finished out the last 2 years of my dance career at Allison’s after my previous studio suddenly closed. I wasn’t from the Cedar Valley area and knew no one at the studio, but was welcomed in with open arms.

★★★★★ — Grace, Jun 2024

My family and I are new to the area and we were looking for a new studio to call home. We were immediately drawn to Allison’s Dance Center — the people, the environment, the core values that drive the studio. We took a tour and were greeted with such kindness.

★★★★★ — Bri, May 2024

I send both of my girls (Age 7 & 4) to Allison''s Dance Center and they both loved it! They have tons to offer from different classes as well as different times to accomodate schedules.

★★★★★ — Austin, Sep 2023

ADC excells across the board and then some! We've been with the center for 10 years now and it just amazes us with the care our children receive. It's more than just dance- they are learning life skills, having fun, and growing in a POSITIVE environment. The organization and communication is superb!

★★★★★ — Kaymarie, Apr 2025

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Your first ballet class at Allison's Dance Center

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Allison's Dance Center

7009 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls, IA50613

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