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National Dance Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Ballet school in Coralville, Iowa
Plan your first class
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 319-430-8437
- Website & schedule nationaldanceacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–7 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 3 am–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“After a tough experience elsewhere, my daughter found a supportive, encouraging environment where she could rebuild her confidence and fall in love with dance again.”
What families & students say
“The instructors are exceptional—technique is a clear priority, and the studio is consistently recognized with awards for both technique and sportsmanship.”
“Their choreography and costumes are tasteful and age-appropriate, the staff are kind and fun to work with, and the entire community is so welcoming!”
“Our daughter has grown so much in her confidence and skill since we moved to this studio.”
“Their choreography and costumes are tasteful and age-appropriate, the staff are kind and fun to work with, and the entire community is so welcoming!”
“This is our third year at this studio and my children have learned so much- you can tell the joy they perform with comes from the great atmosphere NDA has created.”
“The studio owner and teachers are extremely organized, have great communication (they are great reminders as well 😆), professional, and most of all caring.”
From the reviews
I have grown up at NDA and I have never been around a more respectful community! The staff and students have became not just my friends but my family. My greatest memories will forever be at this studio!! Guys plz don’t say mean things about my studio it hurts my feelings😖😖😖😖
We love National Dance Academy! Their choreography and costumes are tasteful and age-appropriate, the staff are kind and fun to work with, and the entire community is so welcoming!
National Dance Academy has been a true blessing for our family. After a tough experience elsewhere, my daughter found a supportive, encouraging environment where she could rebuild her confidence and fall in love with dance again.
I just wanted to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for everything you do. From the very first class, it was clear that National Dance Academy is more than just a dance studio – it's a family.
Your first ballet class at National Dance Academy
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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