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The Dance Place

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Ballet school in Des Moines, Iowa

Ballet school

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–6 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (515) 223-5758
  • Website & schedule danceplace.biz — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5:30–9 PM
Thursday 5–8:30 PM
Friday 6–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–4 PM
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

From the reviews

Love this place. I've had three girls go through here, two currently performing with them and they love it! Janice is by far one of the best characters I've met. I would recommend anyone looking to this studio.

★★★★★ — Jkokke83, Jan 2023

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Your first ballet class at The Dance Place

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.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find The Dance Place

2812 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA50317

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