Who We Are

Inspiring Dance is one of the premier dance studios in Central Iowa, featuring classes, workshops, and camps for recreational and competitive dancers in the disciplines of ballet, pointe, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, tap, and even more classes for strength and flexibility.

We take pride in providing great instruction in fantastic facilities. All of our faculty have extensive dance background and training, and our dance rooms have state-of-the-art sprung Marley floors with high ceilings.

Inspiring Dance was founded with the goal of providing quality dance instruction in a positive environment. Whether you just want to take a few classes for fun, or if you strive to dance professionally, we have the right classes for you!

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Registration for our 2026-2027 season is OPEN and we could not be more excited to dance with you! Did you know we offer classes for as young as 12 months (Parent and Me), and independent classes starting at 2 years? We would love to be a part of your little one's dance journey of growth, expression and fun! 💕💕Want more information? Reach out to us at inspiringdance@gmail.com or 515-986-0007. We would love to help you find a class that's the perfect fit!Head to our website inspiringdance.com to enroll today! 💃 ... See MoreSee Less
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Rounding out our Team iD Intensive Guest Faculty, we have Hudson Beery! Another instructor new to Inspiring Dance! We are excited to have her joining us to supplement our growing tap program with fresh and challenging curriculum for our well rounded dancers! What a fun week we have ahead of us! 🕺Hudson Beery is an accomplished dancer, award-winning choreographer, and passionate educator whose extensive training and extraordinary experiences have shaped her into a dynamic and inspiring artist, teacher, and mentor.Having grown up immersed in the world of dance, Hudson has trained extensively in ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, and musical theatre, developing exceptional artistry and versatility across a broad range of styles. Throughout her competitive career, she received top overall placements, distinguished performance awards, scholarships, and numerous regional and national honors and titles.Hudson’s success as a competitive dancer led to remarkable opportunities within the convention and professional dance world. She was honored as an NRG Prodigy and NRG National ElectroTap titleholder, selected as a Revel Pro Reveler, and served as an Adrenaline and Revive ACE for two consecutive years. She also worked with NRG Dance Project as an apprentice, further expanding her experience within the convention setting. Through these distinguished programs, she traveled, trained, and assisted alongside many of the most respected educators and choreographers in dance. Hudson was also a member of the Hands Down Tap Project, where she continued to develop her artistry within an elite professional tap environment.Hudson currently teaches and choreographs at BElevé Dance Company, where she creates innovative and meaningful work while mentoring dancers of all ages. Her choreography has earned numerous top overall placements, judges’ recognitions, performance honors, and regional and national awards. After receiving so much through dance, Hudson now finds her greatest joy in giving back by sharing her knowledge, experiences, and love of movement while helping young artists develop their technique, confidence, individuality, and passion for dance. ... See MoreSee Less
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It's time for another Team iD Intensive Faculty drop! This time we have AJ Pietro, another new guest faculty to Inspiring Dance! We are so excited to push our dancers with new and different forms of movement, including the expert training that AJ will share with us!Ashley Jade is a dancer, choreographer, and educator based in NJ/NYC. AJ earned her BFA in Dance from The Boston Conservatory, and is widely recognized on social media for her contributions to contemporary floorwork technique. AJ shares her expertise of high-level tricks through workshops across the US and internationally, including at renowned institutions such as Iceland Dance Company, DeSales University, Lehigh Valley Charter Arts, Collab Dance Convention, and numerous studios and intensives.AJ is an alum of Springboard Danse Montreal, Escuela Profesional de Danza de Mazatlán, Bates Dance Festival, and Strictly Seattle, and throughout her education has performed repertory by Jose Limón, Twyla Tharp, Francesca Harper, Robert Moses, Delfos Danza, Peter Chu, and Tommy Neblett. In addition to her performance career in the concert dance scene, AJ fosters a profound passion for working with dancers of the next generation, propelling their artistry and virtuosic growth in pre-professional and competitive settings. ... See MoreSee Less
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Season 17 at Inspiring Dance has officially begun because registration is OPEN! 🙌Head to inspiringdance.com to register today! 💕Need more information? All of our fall documents can be found on our website inspiringdance.com, or reach out to us at 515-986-0007 or inspiringdance@gmail.com. ... See MoreSee Less
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Up next in our Team iD Intensive Faculty announcements is Missy Moffitt! This is Missy's first time working with Inspiring Dance and we cannot wait to see the expertise and in depth training she brings to our studio, dancers and faculty!Missy Moffitt is a professional trainer, and the owner/creator of Intricate Training for Dancers. Born and raised in Michigan, Missy earned her B.A. in Dance with a minor in Business from Oakland University, where she was honored with the prestigious Maggie Allesee Matilda Award for “Outstanding Student in Dance.”With over 15 years of experience training young dancers in all aspects of the art, Missy has made a lasting impact on the dance community. Her extensive professional background has opened doors for her to travel nationwide, training talented dancers from coast to coast. Some of the professional dancers she has trained and collaborated with have gone on to appear on major television shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, World of Dance, Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, Broadway, Shark Tank, and America's Got Talent. Missy is deeply committed to providing high-quality education and training, consistently producing exceptional students. She is passionate about continuing her own education as well, always staying up to date with evolving styles and techniques to offer the best to each dancer she works with.Missy’s mission is to inspire the next generation through a shared love of dance—to bring joy, build confidence, and help dancers fall in love with their craft. She firmly believes that with a strong foundation in education and a heart full of love, we can change the world—one dancer at a time. ... See MoreSee Less
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