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Theodore Dance Academy
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Ballet school in Ottumwa, Iowa
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 2–3 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 641-814-2422
- Website & schedule theodoredanceacade.wixsite.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–12:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter has been going to private dance lessons for a month now, and she has done absolutely AMAZING!”
“The option for one on one (at a very affordable rate) has given my daughter the opportunity to thrive despite her being shy around other children.”
What families & students say
“Kait is an amazing coach and my son loved his private lesson with her!”
From the reviews
My daughter has come alive since taking lessons with TDA. The option for one on one (at a very affordable rate) has given my daughter the opportunity to thrive despite her being shy around other children. TDA is setting her up for success and providing her a wonderful foundation to love dance for years to come!
We absolutely love TDA!! My daughter has been going to private dance lessons for a month now, and she has done absolutely AMAZING! Such a great atmosphere for the kids, and Kaitlyn (the dance coach) is so wonderful with the kiddos! I definitely recommend taking dance and acro through her!!
My daughter loves the one on one and after only 2 private lessons I've seen so much confidence and progress in her acro abilities and she genuinely looks forward to the next lesson! 💖
Kait is an amazing coach and my son loved his private lesson with her! The studio is also super nice!
Your first ballet class at Theodore 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.
