School of Classical Ballet & Dance
“Scbd is one of the best ballet studio 's in the area such amazing people and the best teachers I would 100 percent recommend this studio.”
Best Ballet Classes near West Des Moines, IA
1 of these schools is based in West Des Moines; the others serve West Des Moines from towns including Urbandale (5 mi), Des Moines (9 mi) and Grimes (8 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 West Des Moines and several other cities.
The Dance Place
“Best experience for the money, toes down!”
Ballet Des Moines
Iowa Ballet Academy
“Ami Yaro, the head of the studio is a very caring woman, who teaches with a very professional and firm manner, all while still being warm and kind, instilling quiet confidence that's rare in the youth these days.”
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Inspiring Dance
“I would highly recommend Inspiring Dance to anyone looking for a quality dance studio that incorporates dance instruction to many life lessons!”
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Becky Nalevanko Dance-Tumbling
The 9 schools listed for West 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: West 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.
Where do I check ballet grades and term dates?
All 9 schools here have a website on file, and that is where the grade structure, the age bands and the term calendar are published. Whether a school enters students for exams is rarely in its listing, so this is the page to read before you call.
Winterset Ballet & Dance Studio
“We love Winterset Ballet and Dance Studio for their kind and knowledgeable staff, variety of dance classes, and the friendships made!”
Capital City Performing Arts Center
Steppin Out Dance & Tumbling Studio
“She really cares about the kids and dedicates her time and energy to making happy satisfied dancers.”
Why these companies made our list
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