Motivate Dance

Motivate Dance We offer dance classes for ages 2.5+. Whether this is your first time taking dance, or you are continuing your dance education, we have the class for you!

Sam Nicol has been dancing for over 20 years and has been teaching and choreographing for over 8 years. She grew up in Ankeny studying all styles of dance including ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, lyrical, modern, contemporary, and hip-hop. Sam has a background in competitive dance, concert performance, studio instruction, and business management, which allows her to fulfill her purpose of providing st

udents with quality dance instruction in a fun and positive environment. Sam is so excited to share her passion with all of the Motivate dancers! To learn more about Sam, visit www.motivatedance.com/instructors

Motivate Dance is a premier dance studio based in Ankeny, IA, serving surrounding areas. Established to inspire and motivate dancers of all ages and abilities, we specialize in both competitive and recreational dance. Our classes cover a wide range of styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, and acro, providing a well-rounded dance education for our students. Join us at Motivate Dance to discover your passion for dance and let us help you reach your full potential. Services:
Ballet
Jazz
Tap
Hip-Hop
Lyrical
Acro

Specialties:
Competitive Dance
Recreational Dance

MDPT 26/27 we love you already!!! 💜
08/23/2026

MDPT 26/27 we love you already!!! 💜

✨ KICKOFF PARTY VENDOR LINEUP ✨We’re so excited to have some amazing local vendors joining us for our Kickoff Party! 🎉 C...
08/21/2026

✨ KICKOFF PARTY VENDOR LINEUP ✨

We’re so excited to have some amazing local vendors joining us for our Kickoff Party! 🎉 Come hang out, grab a treat, shop a little, and help us celebrate the start of a brand-new season!

🥤 Fizz’d — Dirty sodas + Italian ice
☕ Piel Canela — Coffee + matcha
✨ Eleven11 — Permanent jewelry

Whether you’re craving something sweet, need a caffeine boost, or want a little sparkle to start the season, we’ve got you covered. 💜

We can’t wait to kick off the year with our dance families, friends, and community. See you there!

August 29, 10am-1pm

Having so much fun learning our new MDPT choreography! 🥰
08/19/2026

Having so much fun learning our new MDPT choreography! 🥰

08/11/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🗓️

SZN 10 Kickoff Party is August 29 from 10am-1pm! 💜

Registration, Shoe Fittings, Meet the Teacher, and so much more!! Don’t miss out on one of our favorite events of the year!

How is it already our last week of summer classes?! Let’s have an awesome last week dancers! 🙌🏼💜
07/20/2026

How is it already our last week of summer classes?! Let’s have an awesome last week dancers! 🙌🏼💜

Alumni visit💜💜💜
07/15/2026

Alumni visit💜💜💜

Summer fun and training 💜
07/08/2026

Summer fun and training 💜

What a great first week of our summer session ☀️
06/19/2026

What a great first week of our summer session ☀️

Motivate Dance Recital 2026: World Tour🌎Congratulations on an incredible season dancers. We love our dance family! 💜
06/08/2026

Motivate Dance Recital 2026: World Tour🌎

Congratulations on an incredible season dancers. We love our dance family! 💜

Address

2803 SW Oralabor Road
Ankeny, IA
50023

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm

Telephone

+15153811628

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