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Betty Hill Dance

4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Ballet school in West Des Moines, Iowa

Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (515) 223-7333
  • Website & schedule bettyhilldance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 PM
Tuesday 5:30–9 PM
Wednesday 5:30–9 PM
Thursday 5:30–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 AM–1 PM
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 Betty Hill Dance, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 2 mentions

“I went to this studio for 17 years and loved every minute of it, very appropriate costuming and dancing for young children!”

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From the reviews

I went to this studio for 17 years and loved every minute of it, very appropriate costuming and dancing for young children!

★★★★★ — Allison, Sep 2020

Betty Hill does a nice a job. The outfits are not inappropriate. There is no better dance studio for your children in town

★★★★★ — Shawn, Jul 2020

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Your first ballet class at Betty Hill Dance

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 Betty Hill Dance

2600 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA50265

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