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Des Moines Ballroom
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Ballet school in Des Moines, Iowa
Plan your first class
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (515) 277-3545
- Website & schedule desmoinesballroom.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 12 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“We had 3 private lessons with Joey a few weeks prior to our wedding to help us feel more confident dancing together on our big day.”
What families & students say
“A special note of appreciation goes to Anne and Joey, whose instruction and energy added a vibrant and welcoming spirit to the evening.”
“We had tried to choreograph something ourselves, but let's be honest, we should've left it to the professionals.”
From the reviews
My wife and I booked 4 sessions with Anne to help with our first dance for our wedding. We had tried to choreograph something ourselves, but let's be honest, we should've left it to the professionals. Anne was very inviting from the first session and taught us the basics of ballroom dancing.
My husband and I had private lessons with Tallis leading up to the first-dance at our wedding. She was excellent and helped us feel confident on our big day. We received so many compliments and had a great time throughout the process! Highly, highly recommend.
My husband and I took an 8 week beginner country class and loved it! We did it with a couple of friends as a fun date night experience. Tallis is awesome! We plan on taking more classes in the future.
I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks to you and the entire Des Moines Ballroom team for helping make the York Rite Ball on May 10th such a tremendous success. The medieval theme came to life on the dance floor, and it was truly inspiring to see so much enthusiasm and participation from our guests.
Your first ballet class at Des Moines Ballroom
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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