Masterclass: Tom Mattingly
Now based in Chicago, Ballet Des Moines Resident Choreographer Tom Mattingly returns to bring his world premiere Nevermore, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven, to life in Ghost Stories.
Pre-Pro Ballet
This advanced-level class welcomes dedicated dancers who are training at, or aspiring to, a professional standard. Together we’ll challenge technique, expand artistry, and build strength through a full barre and center, with intricate combinations and expressive performance work. While the pace is rigorous, the atmosphere is supportive — encouraging each dancer to grow, take risks, and refine their craft in a community of passionate movers.
Stretch and Strengthen Pilates
Strengthen like a dancer with this mat-based Pilates class designed to support ballet technique. Using precise, low-impact exercises, you’ll target core strength, turnout muscles, flexibility, and alignment — all essential for balance, control, and graceful movement. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or simply want to train like one, you’ll leave feeling longer, stronger, and ready to move with ease. The perfect warm up for your ballet class!
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184307
Adult Open Level Ballet
This class welcomes adult dancers of all experience levels, from beginners to those returning to ballet. Focused on building strength, flexibility, and grace, you’ll explore fundamental barre and center exercises, gentle across-the-floor combinations, and expressive movement in a supportive environment. Whether you’re refining technique or simply enjoying the joy of ballet, this class offers a space to move, learn, and connect with your body.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184312
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Adult Beginner Ballet
This class covers basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student's awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Standing barre work and center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. No prior ballet experience necessary.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22162374
Adult Contemporary
An exploration of the total movement potential of the body, this class fuses Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical techniques into one genre. Participants will be led through a full body warm-up followed by a series of exercises in center and across the floor with an emphasis on individual expression and self awareness. This class is taught at a beginner/intermediate level.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264398
Fundamentals of Movement
This mat-based class blends yoga, Pilates, Laban-Bartenieff fundamentals, and physical therapy-informed exercises to help participants reconnect with their bodies and move with greater awareness, ease, and efficiency. Focusing on foundational movement patterns, breath, and alignment, the class is designed to reawaken underused muscles, reengage core stability, and re-pattern habitual movement to support long-term mobility and physical resilience.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22190660.
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267
Level 1: Every. Body. Dance!
Inspired by Dance for PD®, this class offers a warm, supportive introduction to dance-based movement for individuals who benefit from extra guidance. Half the class takes place seated, with the remainder standing (participants may remain seated throughout if preferred). Using curiosity, playfulness, and imagery to engage the senses, participants stretch, build strength, and sharpen balance and coordination — all while supporting neuroplasticity and brain health.
Adult Intermediate Ballet
This intermediate ballet class builds upon foundational technique with a focus on developing strength, control, and musicality. Dancers will refine alignment, improve balance, and increase coordination through more complex barre and center combinations. Emphasis is placed on clean execution of turns, jumps, and transitions, preparing students for advanced repertoire. Prior ballet experience is required.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184274
DROP DEAD STUDIO SERIES
A beginner ballet class structured to make you sweat, tone, and strengthen your body like a dancer. Rather than the use traditional ballet class music, you will work your way through barre and center exercises to popular songs and Halloween Hits (e.g. "Drop Dead" by Olivia Rodrigo). Grab your bestie, throw on your workout gear, bring socks or ballet shoes and join us for an absolutely killer workout!
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
PRIVATE EVENT: Balletomane Rehearsal
Balletomane Society Members enjoy a full year of exclusive events and experiences, including private rehearsals, backstage tours, and Opening Night Parties. Balletomane Society Memberships include invitations for an individual or couple. Balletomane Membership starts at $125/month or $1,500 annually. On September 16, mingle with the Artists of BDM and see an exclusive preview of Ghost Stories, featuring resident choreographer Tom Mattingly.
Mat Pilates
This all-levels class is rooted in classical Mat Pilates, a movement system designed to build core strength, improve posture, and create a balanced connection between strength and flexibility. Pilates focuses on mindful movement, breath control, and precise alignment to support whole-body wellness and injury prevention. Whether you're new to Pilates or an experienced practitioner, each exercise is adapted to meet your body and ability.
Signup for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264733
Signup for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267
Level 2: Every. Body. Dance!
Building on the principles of Dance for PD®, this class delivers dance-specific training designed to challenge and improve motor skills, balance, agility, strength, coordination, and control. Curiosity, playfulness, and sensory imagery are used throughout to deepen learning and support neuroplasticity. Ideal for individuals who can stand and walk independently and are ready for a more dynamic movement experience.
Register for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22307865
Register for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264714
Pre-Pro Ballet
This advanced-level class welcomes dedicated dancers who are training at, or aspiring to, a professional standard. Together we’ll challenge technique, expand artistry, and build strength through a full barre and center, with intricate combinations and expressive performance work. While the pace is rigorous, the atmosphere is supportive — encouraging each dancer to grow, take risks, and refine their craft in a community of passionate movers.
Stretch and Strengthen Pilates
Strengthen like a dancer with this mat-based Pilates class designed to support ballet technique. Using precise, low-impact exercises, you’ll target core strength, turnout muscles, flexibility, and alignment — all essential for balance, control, and graceful movement. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or simply want to train like one, you’ll leave feeling longer, stronger, and ready to move with ease. The perfect warm up for your ballet class!
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184307
Adult Open Level Ballet
This class welcomes adult dancers of all experience levels, from beginners to those returning to ballet. Focused on building strength, flexibility, and grace, you’ll explore fundamental barre and center exercises, gentle across-the-floor combinations, and expressive movement in a supportive environment. Whether you’re refining technique or simply enjoying the joy of ballet, this class offers a space to move, learn, and connect with your body.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184312
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Adult Beginner Ballet
This class covers basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student's awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Standing barre work and center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. No prior ballet experience necessary.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22162374
Adult Contemporary
An exploration of the total movement potential of the body, this class fuses Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical techniques into one genre. Participants will be led through a full body warm-up followed by a series of exercises in center and across the floor with an emphasis on individual expression and self awareness. This class is taught at a beginner/intermediate level.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264398
Fundamentals of Movement
This mat-based class blends yoga, Pilates, Laban-Bartenieff fundamentals, and physical therapy-informed exercises to help participants reconnect with their bodies and move with greater awareness, ease, and efficiency. Focusing on foundational movement patterns, breath, and alignment, the class is designed to reawaken underused muscles, reengage core stability, and re-pattern habitual movement to support long-term mobility and physical resilience.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22190660.
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267
Level 1: Every. Body. Dance!
Inspired by Dance for PD®, this class offers a warm, supportive introduction to dance-based movement for individuals who benefit from extra guidance. Half the class takes place seated, with the remainder standing (participants may remain seated throughout if preferred). Using curiosity, playfulness, and imagery to engage the senses, participants stretch, build strength, and sharpen balance and coordination — all while supporting neuroplasticity and brain health.
DROP DEAD STUDIO SERIES
A beginner ballet class structured to make you sweat, tone, and strengthen your body like a dancer. Rather than the use traditional ballet class music, you will work your way through barre and center exercises to popular songs and Halloween Hits (e.g. "Drop Dead" by Olivia Rodrigo). Grab your bestie, throw on your workout gear, bring socks or ballet shoes and join us for an absolutely killer workout!
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Level 2: Every. Body. Dance!
Building on the principles of Dance for PD®, this class delivers dance-specific training designed to challenge and improve motor skills, balance, agility, strength, coordination, and control. Curiosity, playfulness, and sensory imagery are used throughout to deepen learning and support neuroplasticity. Ideal for individuals who can stand and walk independently and are ready for a more dynamic movement experience.
Register for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22307865
Register for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264714
Pre-Pro Ballet
This advanced-level class welcomes dedicated dancers who are training at, or aspiring to, a professional standard. Together we’ll challenge technique, expand artistry, and build strength through a full barre and center, with intricate combinations and expressive performance work. While the pace is rigorous, the atmosphere is supportive — encouraging each dancer to grow, take risks, and refine their craft in a community of passionate movers.
Stretch and Strengthen Pilates
Strengthen like a dancer with this mat-based Pilates class designed to support ballet technique. Using precise, low-impact exercises, you’ll target core strength, turnout muscles, flexibility, and alignment — all essential for balance, control, and graceful movement. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or simply want to train like one, you’ll leave feeling longer, stronger, and ready to move with ease. The perfect warm up for your ballet class!
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184307
Adult Open Level Ballet
This class welcomes adult dancers of all experience levels, from beginners to those returning to ballet. Focused on building strength, flexibility, and grace, you’ll explore fundamental barre and center exercises, gentle across-the-floor combinations, and expressive movement in a supportive environment. Whether you’re refining technique or simply enjoying the joy of ballet, this class offers a space to move, learn, and connect with your body.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184312
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Adult Beginner Ballet
This class covers basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student's awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Standing barre work and center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. No prior ballet experience necessary.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22162374
Adult Contemporary
An exploration of the total movement potential of the body, this class fuses Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical techniques into one genre. Participants will be led through a full body warm-up followed by a series of exercises in center and across the floor with an emphasis on individual expression and self awareness. This class is taught at a beginner/intermediate level.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264398
Level 1: Every. Body. Dance!
Inspired by Dance for PD®, this class offers a warm, supportive introduction to dance-based movement for individuals who benefit from extra guidance. Half the class takes place seated, with the remainder standing (participants may remain seated throughout if preferred). Using curiosity, playfulness, and imagery to engage the senses, participants stretch, build strength, and sharpen balance and coordination — all while supporting neuroplasticity and brain health.
DROP DEAD STUDIO SERIES
A beginner ballet class structured to make you sweat, tone, and strengthen your body like a dancer. Rather than the use traditional ballet class music, you will work your way through barre and center exercises to popular songs and Halloween Hits (e.g. "Drop Dead" by Olivia Rodrigo). Grab your bestie, throw on your workout gear, bring socks or ballet shoes and join us for an absolutely killer workout!
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Level 2: Every. Body. Dance!
Building on the principles of Dance for PD®, this class delivers dance-specific training designed to challenge and improve motor skills, balance, agility, strength, coordination, and control. Curiosity, playfulness, and sensory imagery are used throughout to deepen learning and support neuroplasticity. Ideal for individuals who can stand and walk independently and are ready for a more dynamic movement experience.
Register for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22307865
Register for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264714
Level 2: Every. Body. Dance!
Building on the principles of Dance for PD®, this class delivers dance-specific training designed to challenge and improve motor skills, balance, agility, strength, coordination, and control. Curiosity, playfulness, and sensory imagery are used throughout to deepen learning and support neuroplasticity. Ideal for individuals who can stand and walk independently and are ready for a more dynamic movement experience.
Register for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22307865
Register for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264714
Pre-Pro Ballet
This advanced-level class welcomes dedicated dancers who are training at, or aspiring to, a professional standard. Together we’ll challenge technique, expand artistry, and build strength through a full barre and center, with intricate combinations and expressive performance work. While the pace is rigorous, the atmosphere is supportive — encouraging each dancer to grow, take risks, and refine their craft in a community of passionate movers.
Stretch and Strengthen Pilates
Strengthen like a dancer with this mat-based Pilates class designed to support ballet technique. Using precise, low-impact exercises, you’ll target core strength, turnout muscles, flexibility, and alignment — all essential for balance, control, and graceful movement. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or simply want to train like one, you’ll leave feeling longer, stronger, and ready to move with ease. The perfect warm up for your ballet class!
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184307
Adult Open Level Ballet
This class welcomes adult dancers of all experience levels, from beginners to those returning to ballet. Focused on building strength, flexibility, and grace, you’ll explore fundamental barre and center exercises, gentle across-the-floor combinations, and expressive movement in a supportive environment. Whether you’re refining technique or simply enjoying the joy of ballet, this class offers a space to move, learn, and connect with your body.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184312
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Adult Beginner Ballet
This class covers basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student's awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Standing barre work and center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. No prior ballet experience necessary.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22162374
Adult Contemporary
An exploration of the total movement potential of the body, this class fuses Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical techniques into one genre. Participants will be led through a full body warm-up followed by a series of exercises in center and across the floor with an emphasis on individual expression and self awareness. This class is taught at a beginner/intermediate level.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264398
Level 1: Every. Body. Dance!
Inspired by Dance for PD®, this class offers a warm, supportive introduction to dance-based movement for individuals who benefit from extra guidance. Half the class takes place seated, with the remainder standing (participants may remain seated throughout if preferred). Using curiosity, playfulness, and imagery to engage the senses, participants stretch, build strength, and sharpen balance and coordination — all while supporting neuroplasticity and brain health.
DROP DEAD STUDIO SERIES
A beginner ballet class structured to make you sweat, tone, and strengthen your body like a dancer. Rather than the use traditional ballet class music, you will work your way through barre and center exercises to popular songs and Halloween Hits (e.g. "Drop Dead" by Olivia Rodrigo). Grab your bestie, throw on your workout gear, bring socks or ballet shoes and join us for an absolutely killer workout!
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Beer & Ballet - Ghost Stories
Our Beer & Ballet events allow up to 50 guests into the Ballet Des Moines studios.
Each ticket includes one drink ticket and a front-row seat for studio rehearsal, followed by mixing and mingling with dancers of Ballet Des Moines. Additional drinks can be purchased at the lobby bar. The October 7 event will feature a sneak peek of our fall production, Ghost Stories.
Mat Pilates
This all-levels class is rooted in classical Mat Pilates, a movement system designed to build core strength, improve posture, and create a balanced connection between strength and flexibility. Pilates focuses on mindful movement, breath control, and precise alignment to support whole-body wellness and injury prevention. Whether you're new to Pilates or an experienced practitioner, each exercise is adapted to meet your body and ability.
Signup for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264733
Signup for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267
Level 2: Every. Body. Dance!
Building on the principles of Dance for PD®, this class delivers dance-specific training designed to challenge and improve motor skills, balance, agility, strength, coordination, and control. Curiosity, playfulness, and sensory imagery are used throughout to deepen learning and support neuroplasticity. Ideal for individuals who can stand and walk independently and are ready for a more dynamic movement experience.
Register for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22307865
Register for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264714
Masterclass: Adriana Pierce
Based in the New York area, choreographer Adriana Pierce comes to Ballet Des Moines with her ballet Ghost Ballads for our fall production, Ghost Stories. This is a masterclass for intermediate and advanced dancers for dancers, age 10 and up.
Pre-Pro Ballet
This advanced-level class welcomes dedicated dancers who are training at, or aspiring to, a professional standard. Together we’ll challenge technique, expand artistry, and build strength through a full barre and center, with intricate combinations and expressive performance work. While the pace is rigorous, the atmosphere is supportive — encouraging each dancer to grow, take risks, and refine their craft in a community of passionate movers.
Stretch and Strengthen Pilates
Strengthen like a dancer with this mat-based Pilates class designed to support ballet technique. Using precise, low-impact exercises, you’ll target core strength, turnout muscles, flexibility, and alignment — all essential for balance, control, and graceful movement. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or simply want to train like one, you’ll leave feeling longer, stronger, and ready to move with ease. The perfect warm up for your ballet class!
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184307
Adult Open Level Ballet
This class welcomes adult dancers of all experience levels, from beginners to those returning to ballet. Focused on building strength, flexibility, and grace, you’ll explore fundamental barre and center exercises, gentle across-the-floor combinations, and expressive movement in a supportive environment. Whether you’re refining technique or simply enjoying the joy of ballet, this class offers a space to move, learn, and connect with your body.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184312
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Adult Beginner Ballet
This class covers basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student's awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Standing barre work and center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. No prior ballet experience necessary.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22162374
Adult Contemporary
An exploration of the total movement potential of the body, this class fuses Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical techniques into one genre. Participants will be led through a full body warm-up followed by a series of exercises in center and across the floor with an emphasis on individual expression and self awareness. This class is taught at a beginner/intermediate level.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264398
Fundamentals of Movement
This mat-based class blends yoga, Pilates, Laban-Bartenieff fundamentals, and physical therapy-informed exercises to help participants reconnect with their bodies and move with greater awareness, ease, and efficiency. Focusing on foundational movement patterns, breath, and alignment, the class is designed to reawaken underused muscles, reengage core stability, and re-pattern habitual movement to support long-term mobility and physical resilience.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22190660.
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267
Level 1: Every. Body. Dance!
Inspired by Dance for PD®, this class offers a warm, supportive introduction to dance-based movement for individuals who benefit from extra guidance. Half the class takes place seated, with the remainder standing (participants may remain seated throughout if preferred). Using curiosity, playfulness, and imagery to engage the senses, participants stretch, build strength, and sharpen balance and coordination — all while supporting neuroplasticity and brain health.
DROP DEAD STUDIO SERIES
A beginner ballet class structured to make you sweat, tone, and strengthen your body like a dancer. Rather than the use traditional ballet class music, you will work your way through barre and center exercises to popular songs and Halloween Hits (e.g. "Drop Dead" by Olivia Rodrigo). Grab your bestie, throw on your workout gear, bring socks or ballet shoes and join us for an absolutely killer workout!
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Mat Pilates
This all-levels class is rooted in classical Mat Pilates, a movement system designed to build core strength, improve posture, and create a balanced connection between strength and flexibility. Pilates focuses on mindful movement, breath control, and precise alignment to support whole-body wellness and injury prevention. Whether you're new to Pilates or an experienced practitioner, each exercise is adapted to meet your body and ability.
Signup for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264733
Signup for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267
Level 2: Every. Body. Dance!
Building on the principles of Dance for PD®, this class delivers dance-specific training designed to challenge and improve motor skills, balance, agility, strength, coordination, and control. Curiosity, playfulness, and sensory imagery are used throughout to deepen learning and support neuroplasticity. Ideal for individuals who can stand and walk independently and are ready for a more dynamic movement experience.
Register for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22307865
Register for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264714
Pre-Pro Ballet
This advanced-level class welcomes dedicated dancers who are training at, or aspiring to, a professional standard. Together we’ll challenge technique, expand artistry, and build strength through a full barre and center, with intricate combinations and expressive performance work. While the pace is rigorous, the atmosphere is supportive — encouraging each dancer to grow, take risks, and refine their craft in a community of passionate movers.
Stretch and Strengthen Pilates
Strengthen like a dancer with this mat-based Pilates class designed to support ballet technique. Using precise, low-impact exercises, you’ll target core strength, turnout muscles, flexibility, and alignment — all essential for balance, control, and graceful movement. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or simply want to train like one, you’ll leave feeling longer, stronger, and ready to move with ease. The perfect warm up for your ballet class!
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184307
Adult Open Level Ballet
This class welcomes adult dancers of all experience levels, from beginners to those returning to ballet. Focused on building strength, flexibility, and grace, you’ll explore fundamental barre and center exercises, gentle across-the-floor combinations, and expressive movement in a supportive environment. Whether you’re refining technique or simply enjoying the joy of ballet, this class offers a space to move, learn, and connect with your body.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184312
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Adult Beginner Ballet
This class covers basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student's awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Standing barre work and center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. No prior ballet experience necessary.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22162374
Adult Contemporary
An exploration of the total movement potential of the body, this class fuses Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical techniques into one genre. Participants will be led through a full body warm-up followed by a series of exercises in center and across the floor with an emphasis on individual expression and self awareness. This class is taught at a beginner/intermediate level.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264398
Fundamentals of Movement
This mat-based class blends yoga, Pilates, Laban-Bartenieff fundamentals, and physical therapy-informed exercises to help participants reconnect with their bodies and move with greater awareness, ease, and efficiency. Focusing on foundational movement patterns, breath, and alignment, the class is designed to reawaken underused muscles, reengage core stability, and re-pattern habitual movement to support long-term mobility and physical resilience.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22190660.
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267
Level 1: Every. Body. Dance!
Inspired by Dance for PD®, this class offers a warm, supportive introduction to dance-based movement for individuals who benefit from extra guidance. Half the class takes place seated, with the remainder standing (participants may remain seated throughout if preferred). Using curiosity, playfulness, and imagery to engage the senses, participants stretch, build strength, and sharpen balance and coordination — all while supporting neuroplasticity and brain health.
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Mat Pilates
This all-levels class is rooted in classical Mat Pilates, a movement system designed to build core strength, improve posture, and create a balanced connection between strength and flexibility. Pilates focuses on mindful movement, breath control, and precise alignment to support whole-body wellness and injury prevention. Whether you're new to Pilates or an experienced practitioner, each exercise is adapted to meet your body and ability.
Signup for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264733
Signup for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267
Level 2: Every. Body. Dance!
Building on the principles of Dance for PD®, this class delivers dance-specific training designed to challenge and improve motor skills, balance, agility, strength, coordination, and control. Curiosity, playfulness, and sensory imagery are used throughout to deepen learning and support neuroplasticity. Ideal for individuals who can stand and walk independently and are ready for a more dynamic movement experience.
Register for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22307865
Register for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264714
BDM PRESENTS GHOST STORIES
Featuring the world premiere Nevermore inspired by Edgar Allan Poe from BDM Resident Choreographer Tom Mattingly, Ghost Ballads by Adriana Pierce, eerie excerpts from Giselle, plus a Thriller of an appearance.
BDM PRESENTS GHOST STORIES
Featuring the world premiere Nevermore inspired by Edgar Allan Poe from BDM Resident Choreographer Tom Mattingly, Ghost Ballads by Adriana Pierce, eerie excerpts from Giselle, plus a Thriller of an appearance.
Pre-Pro Ballet
This advanced-level class welcomes dedicated dancers who are training at, or aspiring to, a professional standard. Together we’ll challenge technique, expand artistry, and build strength through a full barre and center, with intricate combinations and expressive performance work. While the pace is rigorous, the atmosphere is supportive — encouraging each dancer to grow, take risks, and refine their craft in a community of passionate movers.
Stretch and Strengthen Pilates
Strengthen like a dancer with this mat-based Pilates class designed to support ballet technique. Using precise, low-impact exercises, you’ll target core strength, turnout muscles, flexibility, and alignment — all essential for balance, control, and graceful movement. Whether you’re a seasoned dancer or simply want to train like one, you’ll leave feeling longer, stronger, and ready to move with ease. The perfect warm up for your ballet class!
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184307
Adult Open Level Ballet
This class welcomes adult dancers of all experience levels, from beginners to those returning to ballet. Focused on building strength, flexibility, and grace, you’ll explore fundamental barre and center exercises, gentle across-the-floor combinations, and expressive movement in a supportive environment. Whether you’re refining technique or simply enjoying the joy of ballet, this class offers a space to move, learn, and connect with your body.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184312
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Adult Beginner Ballet
This class covers basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student's awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Standing barre work and center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. No prior ballet experience necessary.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22162374
Adult Contemporary
An exploration of the total movement potential of the body, this class fuses Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical techniques into one genre. Participants will be led through a full body warm-up followed by a series of exercises in center and across the floor with an emphasis on individual expression and self awareness. This class is taught at a beginner/intermediate level.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264398
Fundamentals of Movement
This mat-based class blends yoga, Pilates, Laban-Bartenieff fundamentals, and physical therapy-informed exercises to help participants reconnect with their bodies and move with greater awareness, ease, and efficiency. Focusing on foundational movement patterns, breath, and alignment, the class is designed to reawaken underused muscles, reengage core stability, and re-pattern habitual movement to support long-term mobility and physical resilience.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22190660.
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267
Level 1: Every. Body. Dance!
Inspired by Dance for PD®, this class offers a warm, supportive introduction to dance-based movement for individuals who benefit from extra guidance. Half the class takes place seated, with the remainder standing (participants may remain seated throughout if preferred). Using curiosity, playfulness, and imagery to engage the senses, participants stretch, build strength, and sharpen balance and coordination — all while supporting neuroplasticity and brain health.
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Mat Pilates
This all-levels class is rooted in classical Mat Pilates, a movement system designed to build core strength, improve posture, and create a balanced connection between strength and flexibility. Pilates focuses on mindful movement, breath control, and precise alignment to support whole-body wellness and injury prevention. Whether you're new to Pilates or an experienced practitioner, each exercise is adapted to meet your body and ability.
Signup for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264733
Signup for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267
Level 2: Every. Body. Dance!
Building on the principles of Dance for PD®, this class delivers dance-specific training designed to challenge and improve motor skills, balance, agility, strength, coordination, and control. Curiosity, playfulness, and sensory imagery are used throughout to deepen learning and support neuroplasticity. Ideal for individuals who can stand and walk independently and are ready for a more dynamic movement experience.
Register for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22307865
Register for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264714
Beer & Ballet: The Nutcracker
Our Beer & Ballet events allow up to 50 guests into the Ballet Des Moines studios.
Each ticket includes one drink ticket and a front-row seat for studio rehearsal, followed by mixing and mingling with dancers of Ballet Des Moines. Additional drinks can be purchased at the lobby bar.
The November 18 event will feature a first look at BDM’s The Nutcracker.
BDM Presents: The Nutcracker in Burlington
Ballet Des Moines once again returns to Memorial Auditorium in Burlington, Iowa, for The Nutcracker. Check back for details later this fall.
The Nutcracker School Suite
For students of all ages, our Nutcracker Suite invites children to experience this classical ballet and its iconic characters during this 80-minute show. Join the professional dancers of Ballet Des Moines as they share the quintessential holiday tale of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker.
BDM Presents: The Nutcracker
Ballet Des Moines presents The Nutcracker at Hoyt Sherman Place. Set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score and featuring the Heartland Youth Choir, audiences of all ages will delight in this holiday tradition featuring Clara and her Nutcracker.
The Nutcracker School Suite
For students of all ages, our Nutcracker Suite invites children to experience this classical ballet and its iconic characters during this 80-minute show. Join the professional dancers of Ballet Des Moines as they share the quintessential holiday tale of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker.
BDM Presents: The Nutcracker
Ballet Des Moines presents The Nutcracker at Hoyt Sherman Place. Set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score and featuring the Heartland Youth Choir, audiences of all ages will delight in this holiday tradition featuring Clara and her Nutcracker.
BDM Presents: The Nutcracker
Ballet Des Moines presents The Nutcracker at Hoyt Sherman Place. Set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score and featuring the Heartland Youth Choir, audiences of all ages will delight in this holiday tradition featuring Clara and her Nutcracker.
BDM Presents: The Nutcracker
Ballet Des Moines presents The Nutcracker at Hoyt Sherman Place. Set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score and featuring the Heartland Youth Choir, audiences of all ages will delight in this holiday tradition featuring Clara and her Nutcracker.
Nutcracker Tea
This beloved, sell-out, tradition is the perfect opportunity to celebrate with family and friends, meet characters from The Nutcracker, and enjoy an elegant tea party with live holiday music in a beautiful fairytale setting at Hoyt Sherman Place.
BDM Presents: The Nutcracker
Ballet Des Moines presents The Nutcracker at Hoyt Sherman Place. Set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score and featuring the Heartland Youth Choir, audiences of all ages will delight in this holiday tradition featuring Clara and her Nutcracker.
Nutcracker Tea
This beloved, sell-out, tradition is the perfect opportunity to celebrate with family and friends, meet characters from The Nutcracker, and enjoy an elegant tea party with live holiday music in a beautiful fairytale setting at Hoyt Sherman Place.
BDM Presents: The Nutcracker
Ballet Des Moines presents The Nutcracker at Hoyt Sherman Place. Set to the iconic Tchaikovsky score and featuring the Heartland Youth Choir, audiences of all ages will delight in this holiday tradition featuring Clara and her Nutcracker.
PRIVATE EVENT: Balletomane Rehearsal
Balletomane Society Members enjoy a full year of exclusive events and experiences, including private rehearsals, backstage tours, and Opening Night Parties. Balletomane Society Memberships include invitations for an individual or couple. Balletomane Membership starts at $125/month or $1,500 annually. On September 16, mingle with the Artists of BDM and see an exclusive preview of New Voices.
Masterclass: Keelan Whitmore
Join choreographer and professional dancer Keelan Whitmore for a masterclass when he comes to Ballet Des Moines for our winter repertoire, New Voices. Check back for more details this winter.
Beer & Ballet: New Voices
Our Beer & Ballet events allow up to 50 guests into the Ballet Des Moines studios.
Each ticket includes one drink ticket and a front-row seat for studio rehearsal, followed by mixing and mingling with dancers of Ballet Des Moines. Additional drinks can be purchased at the lobby bar.
The November 18 event will feature a first look at BDM’s New Voices.
Masterclass: Paul Boos
Join Paul Boos, repetiteur for the Balanchine Trust, for a masterclass when he comes to Ballet Des Moines for our winter repertoire, New Voices. Check back for more details this winter.
BDM Presents: New Voices
A celebration of innovation and the next generation, from the original "new voice" George Balanchine to Ballet Des Moines' emerging choreographer and 26/27 artist in residence.
BDM Presents: New Voices
A celebration of innovation and the next generation, from the original "new voice" George Balanchine to Ballet Des Moines' emerging choreographer and 26/27 artist in residence.
Masterclass: Erin Du
Join Erin Du, repetiteur for Trey McIntyre, when she visits Ballet Des Moines to set work for our spring production, American Songbook. Check back for more details this spring.
PRIVATE EVENT: Balletomane Rehearsal
Balletomane Society Members enjoy a full year of exclusive events and experiences, including private rehearsals, backstage tours, and Opening Night Parties. Balletomane Society Memberships include invitations for an individual or couple. Balletomane Membership starts at $125/month or $1,500 annually. On September 16, mingle with the Artists of BDM and see an exclusive preview of New Voices.
Beer & Ballet: American Songbook
Our Beer & Ballet events allow up to 50 guests into the Ballet Des Moines studios.
Each ticket includes one drink ticket and a front-row seat for studio rehearsal, followed by mixing and mingling with dancers of Ballet Des Moines. Additional drinks can be purchased at the lobby bar.
The November 18 event will feature a first look at BDM’s New Voices.
BDM Presents: American Songbook
Ballet Des Moines presents American Songbook, May 21-22 at the Des Moines Civic Center. Enjoy One Last Dance at the Surf with new and iconic works set to the live music of Etta James, Frank Sinatra, and Billie Holiday, performed by Broadway star Max Chernin & his band.
BDM Presents: American Songbook
Ballet Des Moines presents American Songbook, May 21-22 at the Des Moines Civic Center. Enjoy One Last Dance at the Surf with new and iconic works set to the live music of Etta James, Frank Sinatra, and Billie Holiday, performed by Broadway star Max Chernin & his band.
Level 2: Every. Body. Dance!
Building on the principles of Dance for PD®, this class delivers dance-specific training designed to challenge and improve motor skills, balance, agility, strength, coordination, and control. Curiosity, playfulness, and sensory imagery are used throughout to deepen learning and support neuroplasticity. Ideal for individuals who can stand and walk independently and are ready for a more dynamic movement experience.
Register for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22307865
Register for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264714
Mat Pilates
This all-levels class is rooted in classical Mat Pilates, a movement system designed to build core strength, improve posture, and create a balanced connection between strength and flexibility. Pilates focuses on mindful movement, breath control, and precise alignment to support whole-body wellness and injury prevention. Whether you're new to Pilates or an experienced practitioner, each exercise is adapted to meet your body and ability.
Signup for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264733
Signup for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
DROP DEAD STUDIO SERIES
A beginner ballet class structured to make you sweat, tone, and strengthen your body like a dancer. Rather than the use traditional ballet class music, you will work your way through barre and center exercises to popular songs and Halloween Hits (e.g. "Drop Dead" by Olivia Rodrigo). Grab your bestie, throw on your workout gear, bring socks or ballet shoes and join us for an absolutely killer workout!
Adult Intermediate Ballet
This intermediate ballet class builds upon foundational technique with a focus on developing strength, control, and musicality. Dancers will refine alignment, improve balance, and increase coordination through more complex barre and center combinations. Emphasis is placed on clean execution of turns, jumps, and transitions, preparing students for advanced repertoire. Prior ballet experience is required.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22184274
Level 1: Every. Body. Dance!
Inspired by Dance for PD®, this class offers a warm, supportive introduction to dance-based movement for individuals who benefit from extra guidance. Half the class takes place seated, with the remainder standing (participants may remain seated throughout if preferred). Using curiosity, playfulness, and imagery to engage the senses, participants stretch, build strength, and sharpen balance and coordination — all while supporting neuroplasticity and brain health.
Fundamentals of Movement
This mat-based class blends yoga, Pilates, Laban-Bartenieff fundamentals, and physical therapy-informed exercises to help participants reconnect with their bodies and move with greater awareness, ease, and efficiency. Focusing on foundational movement patterns, breath, and alignment, the class is designed to reawaken underused muscles, reengage core stability, and re-pattern habitual movement to support long-term mobility and physical resilience.
In-person signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22190660.
Virtual signup: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267
Adult Contemporary
An exploration of the total movement potential of the body, this class fuses Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Lyrical techniques into one genre. Participants will be led through a full body warm-up followed by a series of exercises in center and across the floor with an emphasis on individual expression and self awareness. This class is taught at a beginner/intermediate level.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264398
Adult Beginner Ballet
This class covers basic ballet positions, steps and vocabulary with a focus on the student's awareness of proper posture and body alignment. Standing barre work and center floor exercises will be given to enhance coordination, strength, balance and flexibility. Participants will also develop a sense of musical awareness and movement quality. No prior ballet experience necessary.
Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22162374
Mindful Movement Yoga
Bring your mat and a towel to this Hatha/Vinyasa flow based yoga class that will challenge your inner and outer strength, guided by your breath through thoughtful sequencing to help improve balance in its many facets. A 60 minute practice that will begin with gentle integration, a heat building flow working towards a spotlight (peak) posture, rounded out with a meditative deep stretch and release to savasana. The perfect way to kickstart your day... in your body and on your mat! All levels welcome.
Register for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22185361
Register for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261274
Mat Pilates
This all-levels class is rooted in classical Mat Pilates, a movement system designed to build core strength, improve posture, and create a balanced connection between strength and flexibility. Pilates focuses on mindful movement, breath control, and precise alignment to support whole-body wellness and injury prevention. Whether you're new to Pilates or an experienced practitioner, each exercise is adapted to meet your body and ability.
Signup for the in-person class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22264733
Signup for the virtual class: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=557902&preLoadClassID=22261267