Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio

Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio Ballroom and Social Dance Instruction for all ages and abilities. Don't just learn the steps, learn to move!

Singles or couples can come to the Des Moines Ballroom and learn to dance in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The Des Moines Ballroom works with professional and amateur instructors to provide the "best of the best" for dancing instruction. Working with instructors from "Step in to Swing", "Salsa Des Moines", and ballroom instructors that have been trained from nationally recognized coaches, we offer top of the industry training in Des Moines.

06/18/2026

Summer schedule not letting you commit to a full course?

✨ Drop-ins are always welcome!

💃 $20 per person, per class
🕺 Beginner–Advanced classes available
☀️ Dance when it works for YOU!

Visit desmoinesballroom.com to view our course calendar and find the perfect class for your schedule.

Questions about classes or times? Email us at [email protected] — we’re happy to help!

We’d LOVE to see you on the dance floor this summer! 💙

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🔥 Looking for a fun new hobby, date night activity, or a way to stay active this summer?💃🕺 July Classes Are Open for Reg...
06/11/2026

🔥 Looking for a fun new hobby, date night activity, or a way to stay active this summer?

💃🕺 July Classes Are Open for Registration! 🕺💃

Whether you're taking your very first dance class or you're ready to continue advancing your skills, we have something for you at Des Moines Ballroom!

From Beginner Level 1 all the way through Level 6, our July lineup offers classes for every stage of your dance journey.

✨ No experience needed for beginner classes
✨ Learn in a fun and welcoming environment
✨ Meet new people and make new friends
✨ Build confidence on and off the dance floor
✨ Stay active while learning a new skill
✨ Ballroom, Latin, Country, Swing, and more

No matter your goals - dancing for fun, preparing for a special event, looking for a unique date night activity, or working toward your next dance goal, we'd love to help you get there.

📅 Classes begin in July
📍 Des Moines Ballroom
🔗 Register and view all classes: desmoinesballroom.com/book-online

Tag your dance partner (or the friend you've been trying to convince to dance with you 😉) and let us know which class you're excited about!

🔥 We’re excited to announce that Des Moines Ballroom is now an official Fuego retail partner! 🔥Made for dancers and desi...
06/11/2026

🔥 We’re excited to announce that Des Moines Ballroom is now an official Fuego retail partner! 🔥

Made for dancers and designed for life, Fuego shoes are known for their incredible comfort, versatility, and patented outsole that allows you to dance on almost any surface while still looking stylish on and off the dance floor.

We’ll be placing our first studio order on Monday, June 15, and we'd love to include your shoes in the order!

✨ Some of Fuego's most popular styles:
👟 Split Sole Dance Sneaker
👟 Low Top Dance Sneaker
👟 High Top Dance Sneaker

Want to see them in action? Check out our stories to see Tallis dancing in her new Fuego High Tops! 💃

📦 How to order:
1️⃣ Visit fuegodance.com and choose your style, size, and color.
2️⃣ Email your selection to [email protected] by June 15.
3️⃣ We'll include your shoes in our studio order!

Friday nights are for DANCING 💃🕺✨Join us this Friday for our weekly Practice Party at Des Moines Ballroom! Whether you’r...
06/05/2026

Friday nights are for DANCING 💃🕺✨

Join us this Friday for our weekly Practice Party at Des Moines Ballroom! Whether you’re working on your moves, meeting new dance friends, or just looking for a fun night out, this is the perfect way to kick off the weekend 🎶

✨ Open dancing
✨ Great music
✨ All levels welcome
✨ Ballroom, Latin, Country & more! (Country heavy playlist the first Friday of the month)

📅 Friday
🕗 8:00–9:30 PM
📍 Des Moines Ballroom
💲 $10 at the door
🎉 FREE for currently enrolled students

No partner needed — just come ready to dance! 💛

Looking for something FUN to do this Saturday night?! 💃✨Join us for another Samba de Gafieira: Beginner Workshop after o...
06/03/2026

Looking for something FUN to do this Saturday night?! 💃✨

Join us for another Samba de Gafieira: Beginner Workshop after our last workshop was such a hit! 🎉

Experience the joy, rhythm, and playful energy of this beautiful Brazilian partner dance with special guest instructors Armando Duarte & Ellen Welch

✨ Beginner-friendly
✨ No partner needed
✨ A fun night out with great music, movement, and community!

📅 Saturday, June 6
📍 Des Moines Ballroom

Grab your spot here:
desmoinesballroom.com/service-page/samba-de-gafieira-beginner-workshop-2?referral=service_list_widget

Come dance with us this weekend! 💛

We’ve been loving bringing fresh eggs to the Ballroom and wanted to let all of our dancers know that we’ll continue brin...
06/02/2026

We’ve been loving bringing fresh eggs to the Ballroom and wanted to let all of our dancers know that we’ll continue bringing in fresh farm eggs each week!

Our eggs are organic, pasture-raised, and swapped out weekly so you can feel confident they’re always fresh. 💛

🥚 Farm Fresh Eggs
$5/dozen
First come, first serve
Located on the kitchen counter at the Ballroom

Payment can be made through the Venmo QR code when you pick them up (pay Tyler Strub).

Also available: Farm Fresh Raw Milk 🥛
Interested? Call or text Tyler at 515-419-5134

✨ We absolutely love opportunities like this!Seeing smiles, laughter, and even a little dancing from the residents at Ne...
06/01/2026

✨ We absolutely love opportunities like this!

Seeing smiles, laughter, and even a little dancing from the residents at Newbury Living made the day so special. Thank you again for having Tallis & Bernie — and thank you, Amy, for the incredibly kind review ❤️

Moments like these are exactly why we love sharing dance with our community!

Tallis and Bernie had such a wonderful time performing for the residents at Newbury Living! 💃✨There’s nothing better tha...
05/29/2026

Tallis and Bernie had such a wonderful time performing for the residents at Newbury Living! 💃✨

There’s nothing better than getting out into the community and sharing joy, connection, and smiles through dance. At Des Moines Ballroom, we love not only teaching in the studio, but also bringing the joy of dance to our neighbors and community events.

A special thank you to Amy for your kind words:
“Our residents loved having you here. The music, atmosphere, and joy you brought to the room were truly special, and it was wonderful to see so much smiling and dancing.”

We are so grateful for opportunities like this and honored to make a positive impact through dance. ❤️

Looking to add something special to your next event? Whether it’s a social gathering, community event, or corporate function, we’d love to bring the joy of dance to you!

Reach out to us at [email protected] for more information.

05/21/2026

Joey had such a great time teaching Dance Floor Confidence: Wedding & Reception Waltz Essentials at ✨

Throughout the evening, he guided participants through waltz basics while helping build the kind of confidence that makes those special moments feel natural, comfortable, and memorable 💃🕺

A huge shoutout to Alta House for hosting such a beautiful event! Their stunning venue is the perfect space for weddings, social gatherings, corporate events, and celebrations of all kinds—we loved being a part of it 💛

Ready to create a night like this for your guests, team, or event? Let’s make it happen!

📩 Contact us: desmoinesballroom.com/contact

We had SUCH a great time at our Samba de Gafieira: Beginner Workshop…we’re doing it AGAIN — two more times to be exact!!...
05/15/2026

We had SUCH a great time at our Samba de Gafieira: Beginner Workshop…we’re doing it AGAIN — two more times to be exact!!! 💃✨

Join special guest instructor Armando Duarte and Ellen Welch as you step into the joyful world of Brazilian dance!

This beginner-friendly workshop explores Samba de Gafieira — a smooth, playful partner dance from Rio de Janeiro known for its fun energy, musicality, and connection.

✨ No partner or experience needed
✨ Beginner-friendly

📅 Thursday, May 28 — Register here: desmoinesballroom.com/service-page/samba-de-gafieira-beginner-workshop-1?referral=service_list_widget

📅 Saturday, June 6 — Register here: desmoinesballroom.com/service-page/samba-de-gafieira-beginner-workshop-2?referral=service_list_widget

Don’t miss this fun one-night dance experience!

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1925 High Street
Des Moines, IA
50309

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
6pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
6pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 11:30am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm
Sunday 11am - 6pm

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