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Kerri's Dance Studio
“The competition team is top notch and the beginners classes are fun and educational.”
Best Dance Classes in Council Bluffs, IA
15 studios listed · 4 in Council Bluffs · 12 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
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Motion Works Dance Studio
“Each teacher has been so helpful and it's been really nice getting taught be each teacher and getting to become really good friends with all the students”
Dynamyx Dance Company
“We not only love the instructors, but when it comes time for the recital we have been so incredibly impressed with the routines, costumes and the overall professionalism.”
A Step Ahead Dance Studio & Gymnastics Center
“She so sweet and I've been dancing there for 5 years and haven't had one remotely bad experience.”
Adair Dance Academy Inc
“Julian and her staff are so patient and encouraging as they teach the fundamentals of dance.”
Stars Dance Academy
“Great way to learn to follow directions and build teamwork.”
The 15 studios listed for Council Bluffs, IA teach dance. Which styles and age groups each one runs comes from what it publishes on its own site; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Council Bluffs, IA
4 of the 15 studios we list are based in Council Bluffs; the other 11 serve Council Bluffs from towns including Omaha, NE (11 mi), Bellevue, NE (7 mi) and La Vista, NE (11 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 307 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 12 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 13 publish a contact page; all 15 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
How are the dance studios on this page rated?
13 of the 15 studios on this page are rated 4.5 or higher. Dance reviews are worth reading rather than counting, because they tend to say a lot about communication, fees and how a studio treats a child who is struggling.
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Acapriccio Dance Company
“I have two daughters in dance here and I can't recommend them enough.”
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Nebraska Dance
“When we started we were just looking for a place for our daughter to dance and what we found is a family.”
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Dance Cue Studio
“My daughter has been dancing at this studio since she was a toddler, now 13 and truly loves it.”
Acceleration Dance and Fitness
“If you are looking for a wonderful experience with an amazing instructor, a family outside of home, a warm and welcoming group of people, and really getting down to learning the beautiful art of Belly Dance, this is your place.”
Bellevue Dance Academy
“My daughter loves Bellevue Dance Academy!”
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Dance Dynamics
“The all boy classes were a big draw for our son, and he has developed a love for tap and hip hop.”
Jean Lanphier Dance Studio
“I have had more than 15years with her with my 6 daughters and love her professionalism and talent.”
The Paradigm Dance Complex
“The technique training is second to none and the studio itself has such a family feel.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in and near Council Bluffs
- “Since joining Dynamyx, my daughter's commitment to dance has increased and so has her growth as a dancer.” — from a review of Dynamyx Dance Company
- “The teachers are extremely patient and have a passion for dance that is unmatched!” — from a review of Motion Works Dance Studio
- “I love the warm, friendly atmosphere at Stars, and I am a big fan of the age appropriate costumes, song selections and choreography!” — from a review of Stars Dance Academy
- “My daughter has been going to Nebraska Dance for 8 years and she has loved every minute of it.” — from a review of Nebraska Dance
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