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Bold Dance By Peach

5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Ballet school in Ames, Iowa

Ballet school Adult classes Kids & teens Pointe

Plan your first class

  • Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
  • Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 515-715-0377
  • Website & schedule bolddancebypeach.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 3–9:30 pm
Tuesday 3–9:30 pm
Wednesday 3–9:30 pm
Thursday 3–9:30 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 Bold Dance By Peach, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 12 mentions

“They are warm and welcoming while also instill core values in our kids such as hard work and determination when skills or steps don’t come easy for them.”

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 32 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“The teachers are great, the kids have a blast, and the recital ties it all together to really showcase the hard work that goes into dance.”

🩰 strong technique & training 2 mentions

“It’s a great community and they put focus on building them up in personal confidence and responsibility, not just technique and performance.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“They are warm and welcoming while also instill core values in our kids such as hard work and determination when skills or steps don’t come easy for them.”

🧸 wonderful with young kids 4 mentions

“Our daughter loves dancing at Bold and I look forward to watching her confidence continue to grow each year!”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 10 mentions

“It’s a great community and they put focus on building them up in personal confidence and responsibility, not just technique and performance.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 4 mentions

“It’s a great community and they put focus on building them up in personal confidence and responsibility, not just technique and performance.”

From the reviews

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. She absolutely adores Miss Peach. She loves her dance classes. Her confidence has grown and she is becoming a young lady thanks to Bold Dance.

★★★★★ — Michael, Jul 2019

Peach and her team are fantastic. Our daughter enjoys Bold so much and we appreciate everything they do to coach, train, and mentor her. It’s a great community and they put focus on building them up in personal confidence and responsibility, not just technique and performance.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Jun 2026

Peach and her staff have been the perfect fit for our two dance loving kiddos. They are warm and welcoming while also instill core values in our kids such as hard work and determination when skills or steps don’t come easy for them.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Jun 2025

This was my daughter's first year dancing and I was blown away with how effective and efficient and fun Bold Dance is as a studio. The teachers are great, the kids have a blast, and the recital ties it all together to really showcase the hard work that goes into dance. I would reccomend them to anyone wanting to dance.

★★★★★ — Sarah, Jun 2026

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Adult ballet at Bold Dance By Peach

Bold Dance By Peach runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.

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Your first ballet class at Bold Dance By Peach

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 Bold Dance By Peach

202 SE 5th St Ste 104, Ames, IA50010

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