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Midwest Dance Collective

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A technique & curriculum based dance school focusing on wellness, development, & joy through movement

10/29/2026

A purrrrrrfectly pointed foot from our tiniest kitty this week! 🐈‍⬛ ✨🩰

10/26/2026

🎭🥹 It’s a hard-knock life… but it’s always more fun with a friend! 🧡🍂

Our dancers are getting INTO CHARACTER for Fall Fun & Bring a Friend to Dance Week at MDC! From Broadway-worthy expressions to all the fall fun, we’re making memories, sharing our love of dance, and welcoming friends into our dance family. 🩰

The faces say hard-knock life… but the memories say BEST WEEK EVER. 😂

Costumes and fall outfits are welcome! Friends must fill out our online form. Check your emails for the link! We can’t wait to dance together! 🎃🤩

10/19/2026

A special congratulations to Nova Moore on being named Petite Miss Dance of Mid-America, Chapter #34!

The Dance Masters of America title competition is such a meaningful experience for young dancers, offering so much more than the opportunity to perform. From the interview process and scholarship audition classes to learning and rehearsing an opening number alongside fellow dancers and presenting a solo, each part of the experience encourages growth in confidence, artistry, discipline, leadership, and professionalism.

One of the things I value most about Dance Masters is its commitment to the development of the whole dancer—emphasizing not only strong technique and performance, but also character, sportsmanship, respect, and the importance of representing our art form with integrity. These are lessons that extend far beyond the stage, and opportunities like this help shape the kind of dancers and young women we hope to see grow in our dance community.

As both Nova’s mom and her dance teacher, watching her navigate this experience and celebrate this accomplishment is especially meaningful. I am incredibly proud of her, not simply for the title she earned, but for the opportunity to watch her learn, grow, and embrace all that this experience has to offer.

Thank you to Dance Masters of America and Chapter #34 for creating an environment that challenges, encourages, and inspires the next generation of dancers. Congratulations to all of the wonderful dancers who participated and shared their talents throughout this experience!

What a beautiful reminder that the greatest accomplishments in dance are about so much more than a title. They are about who we become along the way. ✨

10/19/2026

We are so proud of our Midwest Dance Collective dancers who participated in the Dance Masters of America convention classes! Convention classes challenge dancers to step outside their comfort zones, learn from new instructors, adapt to different teaching styles, and continue growing as artists. They also provide valuable opportunities to connect with dancers from other studios, build confidence, and experience the beauty of a dance community that encourages and inspires one another.

We believe that being a well-rounded dancer means remaining curious, embracing challenges, and approaching every learning opportunity with humility, determination, and a willingness to grow. Scholarships were awarded to a few dancers and are a wonderful recognition of that work and an exciting opportunity to continue developing their craft.

Congratulations to each of our dancers who participated, put themselves out there, and represented MDC so beautifully! We are grateful for organizations like Dance Masters of America that invest in the education and development of young dancers, and we cannot wait to see how you continue to grow. 🤍

Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep shining. ✨

10/09/2026

Wednesday night was one of those nights that reminds you just how much heart, hard work, and love can go into building something meaningful.

For the second year in a row, Midwest Dance Collective was named Metro’s Best Dance Studio! What started as a dream has grown into something so much bigger than a dance studio. It’s a community, a family, and a place where I get to watch children (and adults!) grow in confidence, find their voices, build friendships, and discover the joy of dance. To our dancers, families, instructors, and everyone who believes in what we’re building at MDC — thank you. This recognition belongs to you, too. ✨

One of the most special parts of the evening was getting to celebrate alongside my sister, who was also recognized for her work with Grace Breast Imaging & Medical Spa. Watching her build her business while building mine has been such a meaningful part of this journey. Both of our businesses are still relatively young, and we know firsthand the sacrifices, long hours, faith, and heart it takes to turn a vision into something real.

To get to stand beside each other and celebrate these accomplishments together was incredibly special. There’s something beautiful about watching someone you love pour their heart into something that matters so deeply and seeing that hard work recognized.

I’m so grateful for this community, for the people who have supported us, and for the opportunity to keep doing work that we truly believe makes a difference. Our businesses seem very different at first glance, but they are both rooted in a deep devotion to leaving long-lasting positive impacts on our communities.

Two years in a row. So much to be thankful for. And so much more to come!

Join us tomorrow for Turning Pointe: A Dance For Survivors. I’ll be hosting an open level (beginner friendly) ballet class, followed by performances by MDC Ensemble members representing hope, resilience, and strength. We will also have the honor of hearing from breast cancer survivors in our community as they share their stories. And we can’t forget! Sweet treats from the incredible Sift + Sprinkle! 💖

10/05/2026

🦩We’re proud to be part of the flock! 🦩

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Midwest Dance Collective is joining Grace Breast Imaging & Medical Spa and our community to FLAMINGLE — because awareness is just the beginning.

Being part of the flock means learning, talking, sharing, encouraging early detection, supporting those affected by breast cancer, and taking action.

We’re proud to stand alongside the incredible women and families impacted by breast cancer and to help spread a message that can truly make a difference.

So this October, FLAMINGLE with us! Wear your pink. Start the conversation. Encourage the women you love to prioritize their breast health. Share the message. Be part of a flock that believes no one should face breast cancer alone. 💗 And join us for Turning Pointe: A Dance For Survivors this Saturday, October 10th!

🦩 Awareness. Action. Community.🦩

09/25/2026

Lately, there have been so many little reasons to celebrate the women and things that shape me — Women’s Business Day, National Dance Day, and today, National Daughter Day. And as I look at this photo of my three girls in their little dance costumes, I realize how deeply all of those pieces of my life are intertwined. 🤍

My daughters are at the heart of everything that I do.
Being their mom has changed the way I lead Midwest Dance Collective. It shapes the way I teach, the way I make decisions, the way I care for our dancers, and the kind of environment I want to create within these four walls. Because when I look at the girls who walk through our doors, I see someone’s daughter. Someone’s whole heart. Someone who deserves to feel safe, known, encouraged, challenged, celebrated, and loved.

Motherhood has made me more intentional. More protective of childhood. More passionate about creating a studio culture where girls can grow into confident, kind, grounded young women — while still getting the beautiful, challenging, high-quality dance education they deserve.

And these three? They are my constant reminder of why it all matters. They are growing up alongside this studio. They have watched their mama build it, work it, love it, worry about it, celebrate it, and sometimes carry far more than I thought I could. They have been in the studio, backstage, at rehearsals, in costumes, and in the middle of the beautiful chaos that comes with building something you believe in. They are my inspiration in more ways than they will ever understand.

So today, on National Daughter Day, I’m celebrating them — and the incredible gift it is to be their mom.
And I’m celebrating the privilege of building a business that reflects the woman and mother I want to be.
Because at the end of the day, I’m not just building a dance studio, I’m building a place I would want my own daughters to grow up in. 🤍

08/24/2026

Back to school and back to dance! 💓

There’s something so special about the little girl who walks into a dance studio with big dreams in her heart and a whole world of possibilities ahead of her.

Maybe she dreams of becoming a dance teacher. Maybe she’ll grow up to be a doctor, an artist, a mom, an engineer—or something she hasn’t even imagined yet. Somewhere along the way, dance is teaching her more than steps.

It’s teaching her to be brave when something feels hard. To keep trying when she doesn’t get it right the first time. To trust her body. To express herself. To work as a team. To celebrate someone else’s success. To stand a little taller and believe in herself a little more.
And sometimes, years later, that little girl becomes the teacher standing at the front of the room—passing those same lessons on to the next generation.

That’s the beautiful thing about dance. The impact reaches far beyond the studio.

So here’s to a new school year, a new dance season, and all the little girls dreaming about who they’ll become. ✨

We can’t wait to watch you grow, learn, dance, and become. Welcome back, dancers! 💗

08/23/2026

Goodbye summer?! 😱

There are no Sunday scaries here because Fall Dance begins tomorrow! 🥳 🤩🥰

We can’t wait to welcome all our dancing friends to begin an exciting 5th season at Midwest Dance Collective! Rooted in community and rising as we grow together, join us for the best season yet!

It’s not too late to sign up for class! We have a few spots available in classes for ages 18 month- adult. 🤗

Visit www.Midwestdancecollective.com to get started!

08/12/2026

Our Pre-Professional Summer Intensive was a vibe! ✨

Thank you Michael Munday, Samiyah Lynnice Burney, Sydney Markert, and Evelyn Beard for a week full of fun classes and inspiring knowledge! From LA to NY, and in between 😉, we are grateful to you for choosing to share your time and talents with our students.

Our summer intensive is an extension of the training that our pre-professional students are receiving through our year-long program. We are proud to offer training across techniques and styles to ensure our students are receiving the most comprehensive dance education possible! Thank you for adding to the MDC experience! ❤️ We are already looking forward to the next one!

Address

1802 SE Delaware Avenue Suite 115
Ankeny, IA
50021

Opening Hours

Monday	4pm - 8pm
Tuesday	4pm - 8pm
Wednesday	4pm - 8pm
Thursday	4pm - 8pm
Friday	4pm - 7:30pm
Saturday	9am - 11:30am

Website

http://Midwestdancecollective.com/

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