Brekke Dance Center

About this gym

Brekke Dance Center in West Des Moines, Iowa, celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1986 by Paula Brekke as the Paula Brekke School of Dance, the studio began with one instructor teaching ballet, tap, jazz, and tumbling. As its successful competition program grew, the name became Paula Brekke School of Dance & Tumbling. In 2007, the studio was renamed Brekke Dance Center to reflect its family-run leadership. Following Paula's retirement in 2024, Matthew and Shelly Brekke became co-owners. Today, Brekke Dance Center is known for providing high-quality dance education and training well-rounded dancers in lyrical, jazz, musical theater, tap, contemporary, and more, earning recognition for excellence across all genres.

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