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Charlee's Elite School of Dance
4.9 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Ballet school in Urbandale, Iowa
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- 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
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 515-900-4100
- Website & schedule edgedance.studio — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“There is a great balance of letting the kids have fun but also pushing them to be the best dancers possible.”
What families & students say
“Charlee and her amazing teachers is top notch.”
“As a fellow University of Iowa Dance alumni, I know that what Charlee has to offer is based on a solid foundation of the history and technique of dance.”
“Charlee is passionate about dance and she is the very best at nurturing her dancers, from the very youngest to seniors in high school.”
“Winning almost every competition she enters, getting scholarships and getting roles in ballet theater shows like The Iowa Ballet Theater's Nutcracker.”
“Her confidence from a few years ago to now is night and day and she's become such a little "professional".”
“Her confidence from a few years ago to now is night and day and she's become such a little "professional".”
From the reviews
As a proud parent of three dedicated dancers, our experience at this dance studio has been nothing short of remarkable. For 8 memorable years, each of my daughters, now aged 10, 8, and 2(her first year!), began to twirl and leap into the world of dance, right from their toddler years.
I love taking dance here! The training I received here helps me improve as a dancer as well as enhances my skills in other sports that I participate in.
Wonderful dance studio! We moved to the Des Moines area a few years ago and started our then 5-year-old here and she's loved every minute of it. Charlee's is full of great instructors. Miss Charlee herself, Mr. Nick and Miss Roni to name a few.
Both of my daughters took dance here. It's so hard to put into words what a wonderful experience it has been. Besides learning amazing dance routines, outstanding technique and having a world class recital - they were taught hard work, discipline and dedication, all while having fun and forming great friendships that…
Your first ballet class at Charlee's Elite School of 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.
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