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Nolte Academy
4.4 ★★★★☆ 18 Google reviews · Ballet school in Coralville, Iowa
Plan your first class
- 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
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Phone +1 319-688-9289
- Website & schedule nolteacademy.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“From an outside perspective, the staff is so friendly, kind, and personable with the kids.”
From the reviews
It's hard to find adequate words for Nolte. It's an incredibly special place. They are very kind, understanding and provide excellent dance lessons, including incredibly professionally produced annual performances that not only fill the venue (usually Hancher auditorium) but feel and look like something you might see…
I am not a dancer, but I bring the kiddos here. From an outside perspective, the staff is so friendly, kind, and personable with the kids. The establishment is clean, kid friendly and well kept. I love the atmosphere here and love that the kids feel safe enough to open up and be a part of it.
Your first ballet class at Nolte 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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