Devine Dancers

0.7 mi

My husband and I are learning west coast swing dance for our wedding. So far they are just…read morephenomenal with our dance learning experience! I'm honor to be the first reviewer here to let others know how great this place is!

From the owner: Des Moines Ballroom Dance Studio offers private and group classes for youth and adults. Whether…read moreit's for a wedding, a desire to perform, or just for fun, we are here to serve you best! We Offer: First Dance Lessons Wedding Parties Dance Fitness Competitive Ballroom Dance

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Brekke Dance Center

4.3 mi

I have been with Brekke Dance Center for 6 years. The instructors are awesome!! All levels of dance…read moreare taught as well as all age groups starting with preschool. Class sizes are small. If you are looking to dance anywhere, try Brekke Dance you will glad you did

From the owner: Come take your first class for free! We provide excellence in dance education for all!read more

Brekke Dance Center Dancers striking a pose in downtown Des Moines, Iowa

Brekke Dance Center Logo - Dance Studio in Des Moines, Iowa

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Brekke Dance Center Dancers sitting together in downtown Des Moines, Iowa

The Pointe Academy of Ballet & Contemporary Dance

(2 reviews)

3.3 mi

My daughter has danced here for 5 years. She takes ballet and pointe. They excel at making sure the…read moredancers have excellent ballet technique. They have a company dance ensemble that dancers are invited into to further their performance skills. It feels like a family there. We wouldn't go anywhere else.

Our daughter has taken ballet at the Pointe Academy for four years, and we are extremely happy. The…read moreowners and their staff focus on the mechanics, beauty and fun of dance, not on costumes or makeup. Their fees are extremely reasonable, the class scheduling is flexible, and the every-other-year "showcase" is fantastic. We couldn't be happier with the dance education and fun our little girl is experiencing!

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Tanya Ogden Dance FX

1.7 mi

Awesome dance studio with great family atmosphere. The instructors are all very caring and…read morecompassionate about dance and teaching. Developmentally appropriate curriculum and costuming make this the best choice for young children.

From the owner: Specializing in dance instruction and education at both the recreational and competitive levels,…read morefor children ages 3-18. Jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical, contemporary, HIP HOP, pom, musical theater and acro classes all available.

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Club B-FIT

4.5

(8 reviews)

4.9 mi

Signed up to take a free class. Had a text message the night before after 9pm cancelling the class…read morefor the next day. When i responded asking for assistance, I received no response or follow up on the class. Why too much work and follow up required by me to get engaged with this facility. I was bummed as i was excited to try new workouts.

I just attended a special workshop (lover's lap dance) here with a friend. It was very reasonably…read morepriced, and was BYOB. We put on something comfortable before heading there, and were greeted by the owner upon entering the space. The owner was very nice, knowledgeable, and fun! The space is really cool. They have a variety of poles, some stationary and some spinning. They have a lot of other equipment as well, so you can tell that they teach a variety of fitness and dance classes there. The owner was there with two other trainers, and they showed us a few moves on the poles while we enjoyed the happy hour social before the workshop started. The workshop itself was very fun! It's a GREAT workout, you feel good about your body, and everyone is extremely body positive and fun to be around. Someone even won a $25 gift card for having the sexiest outfit. It was very fun and my friend and I talked about coming back to try some of their other classes in the future.

Such an amazing stretch - need help with flexibility? Let Jen help!

30+ years of personal & group training and part of Jen's training includes Aerial Yoga, unique to B-FIT since 2014.

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The new state of the art gym inside Valley West Mall is open and so much fun!

Fitness By Design

1.2 mi

Love this ! Even when o don't feel like going I go b/c I always feel better after restorative…read morePilates session, either as a group class or a 1:1 highly recommend!

From the owner: We are YOUR neighborhood fitness studio. Our private fitness studio creates an inviting, motivating…read moreatmosphere for each training session or class. We strive to get to know each client as a person and ensure a positive experience. We offer private training, Pilates Equipment and strength semi-private groups, and Strength/ Core/Flexibility/Fitness 101 classes.

We are located in the lower level of a brick building, across from the Des Moines Art Center.

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View from Grand Avenue

Wellmark YMCA

4.3

(21 reviews)

1.7 mi

The entrance definitely blends into the feel and look of being downtown. I ended up parking on the…read morestreet and paying the virtual meter because I wasn't sure if they had designated parking but I think there is a parking garage. The welcome desk staff were friendly and greeting people/members as they came in. There are brochures about various programs at the desk as well. I was here to get signed up for an Above & Beyond Cancer class and am really excited about the number of activities available.

The pool is super clean and nice! The locker rooms are small though. The staff are nice but it is a…read morelittle dirty in the gym!

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Birdland Pool

3.3

(4 reviews)

2.7 mi

My daughter was here for a swim meet. The pool was super dirty so was the blocks! I would give it a…read morethree just cause of the dirty pool! But everything else was ok! The locker rooms were a little dirty!!

Found a pool this Summa!!!!…read more Review during COVID19: Birdland pool is like a hidden gem for Central Des Moines this summer! Never been here before but we've been here twice now. No FRILLS pool. They have 1 slide and 3 diving boards. A wading pool that goes 2.5'; very large size too. The pool is clean water and the environment is clean. The price is great too! $2.00 for kids; $4.00 for adult. Free for 3 and under. People around us do not wear masks. There are different ethnic families that live near and visit this pool. They play very loud music. A different variety but I think they play most recent rap and hip hop the most. Staff here is great! They also have two local officers inside the pool to keep things safe. The pool is located by North High school so that's probably why they have officers; it's a little rough neighborhood. The two times we visited we have watched the pool capacity website before arriving. This pool stays under the capacity limit every day and have found it to be very compliant to COVID social distancing regulations. The staff wipe surfaces every hour. At the end of the swim session they are cleaning everything immediately. They also wear masks when they are around people. There's a snack bar open but we've never visited. The water slide is the highlight of the visit for the kids. Young jumpers must go through a swim test before allowed on the diving boards. I recommend visiting this pool this summer. I'm not too sure during any other year as they may be a lot more full but I've enjoyed our visits so far. We will be returning more this summer as we feel safe coming here and seeing how the staff and the people around us are abiding to social distancing rules.

Overlooking pool from the east side

Nice open water slide

Entrance

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Union Park

4.7

(3 reviews)

3.0 mi

I love it and it's the best place you could be it's very good and it's just the best because you…read morecan do all sorts of stuff good for kids I forgot what this the rules of the park separation I'm pretty sure it said to 2 12-year-olds

Memorable park with the famous ROCKET SLIDE!…read more It's a fun playground because it has a unique structure that is considered vintage. Made of metal. The slides are plastic. During COVID19 review: Came out here with some moms for a play date. Rocket playground was open as well as the north playground. Wading pool was NOT operating. Didn't see anyone using the restrooms or the drinking fountain. A few park benches around to sit and picnic at. Grass was very tall but landscapers were working on mowing. Well maintained with no tree debris. We've been to this park before and it's a popular place to come. But during COVID19 there is way less people around. 3 other families and 1 small day care of 4 kids were there with our group. Made for around 20-25 children playing around each other. Would recommend if you're in the neighborhood.

Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center

(4 reviews)

20.9 mi

My granddaughter attended Wesley Woods horse day camp in 2024 when she was 10. She'll go again this…read moresummer - but wants to have the week-long overnight experience. She's already decided that after beginner, and now intermediate, she wants to go on to advanced - all the way to becoming an instructor!

Came here for horseback riding with my family. This is a Methodist Church camp that offers…read morehorseback riding year-round for a price way lower than anywhere else I've ever been. This is a great outing for anyone new to horseback riding or to do with your children. It's also a price that makes this a great weekend activity for the whole family. Our guide led us around the large acreage of the camp for around 45 minutes on a very easy and beautiful ride.