What classes does Ballet Des Moines offer?

Ballet Des Moines offers Fundamentals of Movement, Level 1 Ballet, Level 2 Ballet, Level 2/3 Contemporary, Level 3 Ballet, Level 3 Pre-Pointe, Level 4 Ballet, Level 4 Contemporary, Level 4 Pointe, Level 4 Pointe/Variation, and Mat Pilates.

How much does Ballet Des Moines cost?

Membership pricing at Ballet Des Moines runs $20–$2655 — see the listing for current plans.

Where is Ballet Des Moines located?

Ballet Des Moines is located at 655 Walnut Street, Suite 120, Des Moines, IA 50309.

Ballet Des Moines

655 Walnut Street, Suite 120, Des Moines, IA, 50309

About this gym

Ballet Des Moines is a professional ballet company whose mission is to enrich lives through inspiring dance performances, inclusive education and outreach programs, and innovative community partnerships. The company is headquartered at the Lauridsen Campus for Arts and Education, a downtown Des Moines arts campus that opened in 2024 following a capital campaign led by a $3 million gift from Nix and Virginia Lauridsen. Beyond its main-stage performances, BDM runs the BDM Academy, a classical ballet training program for dancers ages 6-18 launching Fall 2026, as well as a slate of community drop-in classes (movement, Pilates, and more) taught by company dancers and outside professionals at the Lauridsen Campus studio.

Classes offered

Fundamentals of Movement 60m Level 1 Ballet 60m Level 2 Ballet 75m Level 2/3 Contemporary 75m Level 3 Ballet 90m Level 3 Pre-Pointe 45m Level 4 Ballet 90m Level 4 Contemporary 75m Level 4 Pointe 45m Level 4 Pointe/Variation 60m Mat Pilates 60m

Class schedule

Sunday

Level 4 Ballet
1:00 PM–2:30 PM · Noah
Drop-in OK
Level 4 Pointe/Variation
2:30 PM–3:30 PM · Megan
Drop-in OK
Level 4 Contemporary
3:30 PM–4:45 PM · Eddie
Drop-in OK

Monday

Level 3 Ballet
5:00 PM–6:30 PM · Jordan
Drop-in OK
Level 2 Ballet
5:00 PM–6:15 PM · Logan
Drop-in OK
Level 2/3 Contemporary
6:30 PM–7:45 PM · Ellie
Drop-in OK

Tuesday

Fundamentals of Movement
8:00 AM–9:00 AM · Todd
Drop-in OK
Level 4 Ballet
7:00 PM–8:30 PM · Chiyo
Drop-in OK
Level 4 Pointe
8:30 PM–9:15 PM · Amelia
Drop-in OK

Thursday

Mat Pilates
8:00 AM–9:00 AM · Todd
Drop-in OK
Level 1 Ballet
4:30 PM–5:30 PM · Savannah
Drop-in OK
Level 3 Ballet
6:00 PM–7:30 PM · Cameron
Drop-in OK
Level 3 Pre-Pointe
7:30 PM–8:15 PM · Judith
Drop-in OK

Membership & pricing

Fundamentals of Movement - Drop-In

$20/class

Mat Pilates - Drop-In

$20/class

Academy Tuition - Level 1 (1 hr/week, Full Year)

$684/yr

Full-year tuition for a 1 hour/week class load (e.g. Level 1). Paid in a lump sum with a 5% discount; also payable by semester or monthly (+5%). A $150 nonrefundable deposit and $25 registration fee are due at enrollment, applied toward tuition. Pricing scales with weekly hours enrolled per the Academy's full fee schedule.

+ $25 initiation

Academy Tuition - Level 2 (1.25 hrs/week, Full Year)

$847/yr

Full-year tuition for a 1.25 hour/week class load (e.g. Level 2). See Level 1 plan notes for payment options and fees.

+ $25 initiation

Academy Tuition - Level 3 (3.75 hrs/week, Full Year)

$2288/yr

Full-year tuition for a 3.75 hour/week class load (2 ballet classes + 1 pre-pointe class, e.g. Level 3). See Level 1 plan notes for payment options and fees.

+ $25 initiation

Academy Tuition - Level 4 (4.5 hrs/week, Full Year)

Popular

$2655/yr

Full-year tuition for a 4.5 hour/week class load (2 ballet classes + 2 pointe classes, e.g. Level 4). See Level 1 plan notes for payment options and fees.

+ $25 initiation

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