Who We Are
Des Moines Ballroom is proud to provide highly-qualified, professional dance instruction. Our instructors are experienced in various styles of social and competitive ballroom dancing and we are known for our inspiring attitudes to make learning fun.
Whether you want to learn for fun, perform in shows, or compete on a national stage, we are here to help you reach your goals!
Des Moines Ballroom has served the dancing community of Des Moines for over 30 years.
It began as a cohort of amateur social dancers who got together a few times a week to practice together and has evolved to a professionally run ballroom dance studio. In 2018 the studio moved from the original location on Douglas Ave. to East Village. In 2021, the studio expanded to a two-story building in the historic Sherman Hill neighborhood.
Meet the Instructors
Anne Bates
Lead Instructor &
Director/ Choreographer of Performance Teams
"I love watching the joy in people when they reach their goals, whether they are learning the basic, performing a routine, or competing at the highest levels."
- Anne
Joey Rochford
Instructor
"Turning first steps into smooth moves – it's my passion to help beginners find their rhythm on the dance floor!"
- Joey