06/11/2026
๐ฅ Looking for a fun new hobby, date night activity, or a way to stay active this summer?
๐๐บ July Classes Are Open for Registration! ๐บ๐
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.
โจ No experience needed for beginner classes
โจ Learn in a fun and welcoming environment
โจ Meet new people and make new friends
โจ Build confidence on and off the dance floor
โจ Stay active while learning a new skill
โจ 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.
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Classes begin in July
๐ Des Moines Ballroom
๐ 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 ๐) and let us know which class you're excited about!
06/11/2026
๐ฅ Weโre excited to announce that Des Moines Ballroom is now an official Fuego retail partner! ๐ฅ
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.
Weโll be placing our first studio order on Monday, June 15, and we'd love to include your shoes in the order!
โจ Some of Fuego's most popular styles:
๐ Split Sole Dance Sneaker
๐ Low Top Dance Sneaker
๐ High Top Dance Sneaker
Want to see them in action? Check out our stories to see Tallis dancing in her new Fuego High Tops! ๐
๐ฆ How to order:
1๏ธโฃ Visit fuegodance.com and choose your style, size, and color.
2๏ธโฃ Email your selection to [email protected] by June 15.
3๏ธโฃ We'll include your shoes in our studio order!
06/05/2026
Friday nights are for DANCING ๐๐บโจ
Join us this Friday for our weekly Practice Party at Des Moines Ballroom! Whether youโre 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 ๐ถ
โจ Open dancing
โจ Great music
โจ All levels welcome
โจ Ballroom, Latin, Country & more! (Country heavy playlist the first Friday of the month)
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Friday
๐ 8:00โ9:30 PM
๐ Des Moines Ballroom
๐ฒ $10 at the door
๐ FREE for currently enrolled students
No partner needed โ just come ready to dance! ๐
06/03/2026
Looking for something FUN to do this Saturday night?! ๐โจ
Join us for another Samba de Gafieira: Beginner Workshop after our last workshop was such a hit! ๐
Experience the joy, rhythm, and playful energy of this beautiful Brazilian partner dance with special guest instructors Armando Duarte & Ellen Welch
โจ Beginner-friendly
โจ No partner needed
โจ A fun night out with great music, movement, and community!
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Saturday, June 6
๐ 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! ๐
06/02/2026
Weโve been loving bringing fresh eggs to the Ballroom and wanted to let all of our dancers know that weโll continue bringing in fresh farm eggs each week!
Our eggs are organic, pasture-raised, and swapped out weekly so you can feel confident theyโre always fresh. ๐
๐ฅ 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 ๐ฅ
Interested? Call or text Tyler at 515-419-5134
06/01/2026
โจ 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 โ and thank you, Amy, for the incredibly kind review โค๏ธ
Moments like these are exactly why we love sharing dance with our community!
05/29/2026
Tallis and Bernie had such a wonderful time performing for the residents at Newbury Living! ๐โจ
Thereโs 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:
โOur 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.โ
We are so grateful for opportunities like this and honored to make a positive impact through dance. โค๏ธ
Looking to add something special to your next event? Whether itโs a social gathering, community event, or corporate function, weโd love to bring the joy of dance to you!
Reach out to us at [email protected] for more information.
05/15/2026
We had SUCH a great time at our Samba de Gafieira: Beginner Workshopโฆweโre doing it AGAIN โ two more times to be exact!!! ๐โจ
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 โ a smooth, playful partner dance from Rio de Janeiro known for its fun energy, musicality, and connection.
โจ No partner or experience needed
โจ Beginner-friendly
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Thursday, May 28 โ Register here: desmoinesballroom.com/service-page/samba-de-gafieira-beginner-workshop-1?referral=service_list_widget
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Saturday, June 6 โ Register here: desmoinesballroom.com/service-page/samba-de-gafieira-beginner-workshop-2?referral=service_list_widget
Donโt miss this fun one-night dance experience!
05/15/2026
โ๏ธ Summer is here and weโre heating up the dance floor at Des Moines Ballroom! ๐๐บ
We have TONS of new classes starting this summer โ from beginner-friendly basics to higher-level courses designed to challenge and inspire you. Whether youโre stepping onto the dance floor for the very first time or looking to level up your skills, thereโs something for everyone!
โจ Here are just a few highlights:
โข Brand new to dancing? Start with our Beginner Basics classes!
Register Here: desmoinesballroom.com/service-page/beginner-basics-4-week-course-32?referral=service_list_widget
โข Looking for a fun one-night dance experience? Donโt miss our Samba de Gafieira Beginner Workshop!
Register Here: desmoinesballroom.com/service-page/samba-de-gafieira-beginner-workshop-1?referral=service_list_widget
โข Ready to take your dancing to the next level? Check out our Level 3 classes, including West Coast Swing!
Register Here: desmoinesballroom.com/service-page/west-coast-swing-level-3?referral=service_list_widget
๐ฅ And thatโs just the beginning โ be sure to check out our full summer schedule on our website!
desmoinesballroom.com/book-online