Charlene's Dance Studio 2650 Easton Boulevard, Des Moines, IA 50317

"My 11 year old daughter has been going to Charlene's for 3 years so far. She has made new friends every year and loves to perform at the end of the year recital. No plans on stopping. She wants to keep dancing at Charlene's until her high school graduation."

"My granddaughter has been taking dance classes for several years and we have been very pleased. Charlene has shoes, leotards, and tights available at reasonable cost and the classes are affordable. Costumes and dance routines are age appropriate and current. Dancers have the opportunity to perform at Tap Des Moines, Clowns at the Carousel, and the Iowa State Fair, in addition to recital. Some of the dancers have also auditioned for and performed in The Nutcracker ballet at the Civic Center. There is no pressure to perform in any of these events beyond recital and no pressure to enter competitions. Dance is fun at Charlene's, family friendly, and children are taught with acceptance of different levels of ability. While the curtains are closed for lessons as a general rule, parents and grandparents fill the studio to enjoy seeing their child's progress on periodic open curtain nights. The number of students looking for and waving to those watching justifies the generally closed curtains to provide a more focused learning environment. We have been very happy with Charlene's Dance Studio for our granddaughter's dance education and the progress she has made. Charlene, Marie, and Clara make the studio a great place for a child to learn to dance!"

"We LOVE Charlene's Dance Studio!! We truly appreciate the age appropriate costumes and dance routines. especially that they focus on the kids having fun with dance and not pressure for competition. I would highly recommend this place to everyone looking for a great family oriented dance studio. Charlene, Marie, and Clara are the best!"

"We love Charlene, Clara and Marie! They are wonderful people and treat the girls and boys with kindness, fairness and respect and want expect nothing less in return. My daughter has been dancing here since she was 3 1/2 yrs old and she loves it! I would recommend Charlene's to anyone. They are amazing!!!!"