Brekke Dance Center

About Brekke Dance Center

Brekke Dance Center, located in West Des Moines, Iowa, has been a cornerstone of dance education since its founding as the Paula Brekke School of Dance in 1986. Now a family-run business owned by Matthew Brekke, the studio boasts over 35 years of experience offering a comprehensive and high-quality dance education. Matthew, whose passion for modern and contemporary styles is informed by his training at the University of Arizona, works alongside instructors dedicated to fostering well-rounded dancers across multiple genres. The studio specializes in genuine dance styles including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Acrobatics. Young beginners can explore fundamental skills through popular Combination Classes that build rhythm, balance, and grace, progressing to styles like jazz with its isolations and upbeat music. Single Genre Classes allow for focused study in all offered disciplines. Brekke Dance Center caters to preschoolers through middle schoolers, emphasizing a safe and encouraging learning environment with a focus on skill progression and injury prevention. Paula Brekke's strong background in musical theater also influences the program. The studio is committed to building technique, creativity, and confidence, providing ample performance opportunities through a Fundamental Recital and a Team Finale, the latter suggesting dedicated competitive or performance teams. Brekke Dance Center is dedicated to instilling respect and making learning fun for every student.

Styles offered at Brekke Dance Center