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Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE)
4.6 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Ballet school in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Plan your first class
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (712) 890-5600
- Website & schedule paceartsiowa.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–4 PM |
| Thursday | 12–4 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 12–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My son has taken sculpture, painting, and makers lab, and he had enjoyed them all.”
What families & students say
“Staff members are kind, encouraging, and patient with kids.”
“I went for a free speaker event, and I will be back for a drink at the Friday night bar and a ballet or theatre performance as soon as possible!”
“Great space for art and music, the staff is amazing, the spring art exhibit has something for everyone!”
From the reviews
Beautiful facility. I have enjoyed the theater, ballet, food entrepreneurs, gallery space and so much more. So glad to have this amazing, artistic space in Council Bluffs!
The youth art classes offered by PACE are absolutely awesome! My son has taken sculpture, painting, and makers lab, and he had enjoyed them all. Staff members are kind, encouraging, and patient with kids. We have enrolled in stand-alone and series classes, and both were welcoming and positive experiences.
Lovely facility, and so many great art and cultural resources all in one building. I went for a free speaker event, and I will be back for a drink at the Friday night bar and a ballet or theatre performance as soon as possible!
Enjoyed the superb opening-night performance of "Music Man", and pre-show party for season subscribers. I even found my way to and from the facility which has both parking lots and street parking.
Your first ballet class at Pottawattamie Arts, Culture & Entertainment (PACE)
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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