School of Classical Ballet & Dance
“I couldn't recommend School of Classical Ballet and Dance more to any family considering enrolling their children.”
Best Ballet Classes near Des Moines, IA
2 of these schools are based in Des Moines; the others serve Des Moines from towns including Urbandale (8 mi), Pleasant Hill (6 mi) and West Des Moines (9 mi).
4 open weekends · all 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Des Moines and several other cities.
The Dance Place
“I've had three girls go through here, two currently performing with them and they love it!”
Ballet Des Moines
Iowa Ballet Academy
“Staff is very well educated and provides a safe space for students.”
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Inspiring Dance
“There are opportunities for girls and boys of all ages and skill levels.”
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Becky Nalevanko Dance-Tumbling
The 9 schools listed for Des Moines, IA teach ballet. Whether a school follows a graded syllabus, and which ages it takes, comes from what it publishes itself; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Des Moines, IA
The 9 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 89 reviews. 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. All 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. We have a website on file for all 9 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Do all of the ballet schools here teach inside Des Moines?
2 of the 9 do. The others come from other towns within 30 mi. Ballet schools often rent a hall on fixed evenings rather than owning premises, so check the address of the class as well as the address of the school.
Capital City Performing Arts Center
Winterset Ballet & Dance Studio
“Love the family-friendly classes for a variety of ages.”
Steppin Out Dance & Tumbling Studio
“She really cares about the kids and dedicates her time and energy to making happy satisfied dancers.”
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