Business Details
Your Trusted Dance Studio in Urbandale, IA
Currie Dance & Tumbling Studio has been a cornerstone of dance education in the greater Des Moines area for over seven decades. Our non-competitive environment prioritizes fun and personal growth, offering classes in tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, pointe, and tumbling for students aged 3 through adulthood. We employ a progressive curriculum tailored to individual skill levels, ensuring each student receives personalized placement and instruction. Our faculty comprises highly trained professionals with extensive industry experience, including performances at national events and international dance centers. We emphasize accessibility through low-cost tuition, family discounts, and no recital fees, while maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.Our studio's legacy includes producing professional dancers and educators, as well as fostering community engagement through performances at local and national venues. We maintain strict dress codes and footwear requirements to ensure technical excellence and safety during classes. Office hours are available by appointment for personalized consultations, and we encourage prospective students to schedule studio tours to experience our welcoming atmosphere firsthand.
Services
Tap Classes
Ballet Instruction
Jazz Dance
Hip-hop Lessons
Pointe Training
Tumbling Classes
Private Lessons
Adult Dance
Costume Rentals
Studio Rentals
Highlights and features
- We offer experienced and well-trained teachers with decades of expertise
- Our non-competitive environment prioritizes individual progress and enjoyment
- We provide family discounts and transparent, low-cost tuition structures
- Our progressive curriculum accommodates all skill levels from beginner to advanced
- We maintain rigorous safety standards with strict dress code requirements
Services
Tap Classes
Our tap classes combine technical skill development with creative expression. Students learn various tap styles from beginner to advanced levels while improving coordination and musicality. Classes emphasize proper footwear requirements and technique to ensure safe, effective learning environments for all ages.
Ballet Instruction
Ballet training follows structured progressions from foundational techniques to advanced pointe work. Our instructors focus on proper posture, alignment, and classical repertoire. Students receive individualized attention while developing grace, strength, and artistic expression through traditional ballet methodology.
Tumbling Classes
Tumbling instruction develops fundamental acrobatic skills including rolls, cartwheels, and aerials. Classes emphasize safety with proper warm-up routines and progressive skill development. Students train on specialized equipment while learning proper body mechanics for safe tumbling execution.
Private Lessons
Private dance instruction offers personalized attention for solo performances or skill enhancement. Lessons must be scheduled by September and paid in full by December 7th. These sessions focus on individual goals with customized choreography and technical refinement.
Adult Dance
Adult dance classes provide fun, low-pressure instruction for all experience levels. Participants learn various dance styles while improving fitness and coordination. Our welcoming environment encourages social interaction and creative expression through movement activities tailored to adult learners.
People
Jani Currie-Ruggieri
Owner/Instructor
Owner with decades of dance education experience. Graduated from Iowa State University with Physical Education degree. Choreographed for Paramount Pictures and trained under renowned dance educators nationwide.
Danika Roberts
Owner/Instructor
Second-generation dance instructor with performance experience across the US. Graduated from Grand View University. Trained at Broadway Dance Center and served as Outback Bowl performance coach.
Alison Currie
Instructor
Certified instructor with extensive dance competition background. Former University of Iowa dancer and Disney character performer. Specializes in creating engaging, joyful learning environments for students of all ages.
Mindy Webb-Todd
Instructor
Returning instructor with accounting background. Combines organizational skills with dance passion. Focuses on nurturing children's love for dance while maintaining technical excellence in classroom instruction.
Ashley Mc Carty
Instructor
Experienced nurse-turned-dance instructor. Combines healthcare knowledge with dance expertise. Emphasizes safety and proper technique while maintaining fun, engaging classes for all student age groups.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, pointe, and tumbling classes for ages 3 through adulthood.
Are there family discounts available?
Yes, we offer 10% off for second family members and 15% off for third and subsequent members.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, check, online banking, and Venmo payments for dance classes.
What are your dress code requirements?
Girls wear leotards/tights with specific shoes; boys wear t-shirts and sweatpants. No jeans allowed.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes, private lessons are available with advance registration and full payment by December 7th.
Are there performance opportunities?
Students participate in annual recitals and community performances at local sports events and festivals.
