Edge Dance Studio

Edge Dance Studio EDGE Dance Studio (formerly Charlee's Elite School of Dance) offers dance and tumbling classes for all ages in Des Moines, Iowa. Engaged. Empowered. EDGE.
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Now Enrolling Summer 2026: www.EdgeDance.Studio Charlee's Elite School of Dance combines all aspects of dance, with dedication to the fundamentals of dance and proper technical development. Classes also include a kinesthetic analysis to provide conditioning in strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, cardio respiratory endurance and neuromuscular coordination. Students will experience extensive

dance training, creating an elite and versatile dancer. The One Stop Elite Dance Shop offers leotards, dance shoes, dance bags, apparel and the required tights for recital at a discount price. We provide assistance and are trained to fit your dancer's shoes. Thank you for considering Charlee's Elite School of Dance.

✨ FALL AT EDGE STARTS SEPTEMBER 14! ✨Whether your dancer is taking their very first class or ready to keep growing, ther...
08/26/2026

✨ FALL AT EDGE STARTS SEPTEMBER 14! ✨

Whether your dancer is taking their very first class or ready to keep growing, there’s a place for them at EDGE. 💙

🍂 Classes for ages 2–18
🩰 Ballet • Jazz • Tap • Hip Hop • Tumbling & more
✨ Beginner to experienced
🤍 A place to grow, build confidence, make friends, and love dance

Fall registration is OPEN!
Picture day, dress rehearsal, and recital dates have been SET!

Find their class and get them ready for September 14.
👉 www.EdgeDance.Studio/fall-schedule

Iowa Dance Theatre Nutcracker Auditions are this weekend ❄️ We can't wait for another incredible season 🩰 Register now!
08/26/2026

Iowa Dance Theatre Nutcracker Auditions are this weekend ❄️ We can't wait for another incredible season 🩰 Register now!

It’s almost audition time! Are you registered?

✨ IMPROVE YOUR TECHNIQUE. BUILD STRENGTH. GAIN FLEXIBILITY. FIND YOUR STYLE. ✨Our Advanced Combo is designed for dancers...
08/25/2026

✨ IMPROVE YOUR TECHNIQUE. BUILD STRENGTH. GAIN FLEXIBILITY. FIND YOUR STYLE. ✨

Our Advanced Combo is designed for dancers ages 13+ who want to continue growing, challenging themselves, and exploring what they can do through Ballet, Tap, Jazz + Pointe.

Throughout the week, dancers will work on:

🩰 Advanced ballet technique, pointe, and partnering
✨ Turns, leaps & challenging combinations
👞 Tap technique & musicality
💪 Strength & flexibility using bands, blocks & conditioning
🔥 New skills that challenge dancers to grow in confidence and ability

Classes are immersive and technique-focused, with time to really work through skills, combinations, strength, flexibility, and artistry.

New to EDGE? Pointe is not required. Pointe participation is based on dancer readiness and instructor recommendation.

Advanced Combo | Ages 13+
📅 Tuesdays | 7:00–8:30 PM
📅 Wednesdays | 7:15–8:45 PM
🎬 Classes begin the week of September 14

Two evenings each week to train, create, connect with friends, and keep growing as a dancer. ❤️

Whether they’re preparing for their next chapter in dance or simply want to keep challenging themselves, EDGE is a place to keep learning and growing.

👉 Register: www.edgedance.studio/fall-schedule

✨ READY FOR THEIR NEXT STEP IN DANCE? ✨Ages 9–12 are such an exciting time for a dancer. They’re building confidence, di...
08/25/2026

✨ READY FOR THEIR NEXT STEP IN DANCE? ✨

Ages 9–12 are such an exciting time for a dancer. They’re building confidence, discovering their own style, challenging themselves, and forming friendships that can make the studio feel like a second home. 💗

Our Intermediate 2 Combo gives dancers the chance to grow in Ballet, Tap + Jazz + Pointe—all in one comprehensive class!

🩰 Ballet builds technique, strength & artistry
👞 Tap develops rhythm, musicality & coordination
✨ Jazz builds confidence, performance & versatility
🩰 Pointe introduces the next level of ballet training for eligible dancers (Boys will begin working on advanced jumps)

New students are not required to go on pointe. Pointe participation is based on readiness and instructor recommendation.

And yes—there’s a stage at the end of it all! 🌟 Dancers will perform Ballet, Tap + Jazz in our annual recital in June.

Intermediate 2 Combo | Ages 9–12
📅 Mondays | 4:45–7:30 PM
🎬 Classes begin the week of September 14

Three styles + pointe. One weekly commitment. A supportive group of dancers growing together.

Perfect for families who want their dancer to receive quality, well-rounded training while still making time for school, friends, and everything else life brings.

✨ Let them find their people. Build their confidence. And fall even more in love with dance.

👉 Register: www.edgedance.studio/fall-schedule

✨ DID YOU KNOW EDGE IS CONNECTED TO THE GREATER DANCE COMMUNITY? ✨Our team is involved in dance far beyond the EDGE stud...
08/24/2026

✨ DID YOU KNOW EDGE IS CONNECTED TO THE GREATER DANCE COMMUNITY? ✨

Our team is involved in dance far beyond the EDGE studio—as teachers, coaches, choreographers, administrators, producers, and more.

Here are just some of our team’s professional training, education, affiliations, and experience. 🩰✨

We believe the more connected and educated we are as dance professionals, the more we can bring back to our dancers.

Investing in our teachers means investing in our dancers. ❤️

✨ THREE STYLES. ONE CLASS. A WHOLE LOT OF DANCE. ✨Does your dancer want to have fun with friends while you want them to ...
08/24/2026

✨ THREE STYLES. ONE CLASS. A WHOLE LOT OF DANCE. ✨

Does your dancer want to have fun with friends while you want them to receive a quality, well-rounded dance education? We’ve got you. 💗

Our Intermediate Combo gives dancers ages 6–10 the opportunity to train in THREE styles—Ballet, Tap + Jazz—all in one convenient class!

🩰 Build strong ballet technique
👞 Find their rhythm through tap
✨ Explore their personality through jazz
🤝 Make friends, build confidence, and grow together

It’s the perfect option for busy families who want quality training without filling every night of the week with dance classes.

And they’ll have something exciting to work toward all season! 🌟 Dancers will perform Ballet, Tap + Jazz in our annual recital in June.

Intermediate Combo | Ages 6–10
📅 Tuesdays | 4:30–6:15 PM
🎬 Classes begin the week of September 14

Three styles. One class. Quality attention. Great friends. A well-rounded dance education.

Your dancer gets to learn, grow, and have fun. You get one convenient weekly commitment. Everybody wins. 💗

👉 Register: www.edgedance.studio/fall-schedule

🚨 HAVE TWO KIDS 6 & UNDER? WEDNESDAYS JUST GOT EASIER. 🚨Trying to fit dance AND tumbling into the schedule with two litt...
08/23/2026

🚨 HAVE TWO KIDS 6 & UNDER? WEDNESDAYS JUST GOT EASIER. 🚨

Trying to fit dance AND tumbling into the schedule with two little ones? We planned our Wednesday schedule with families like yours in mind. ❤️

Between 4:30–6:45 PM, our two young dancer levels have Ballet/Tap and Tumbling options—so your two little ones can each get their dance AND tumbling time in one Wednesday night at EDGE.

🩰 Ballet + Tap
🤸 Tumbling
👧 Two age levels for ages 2–6
📅 Wednesdays | 4:30–6:45 PM

Instead of adding another night to your calendar, make Wednesday your EDGE night.

Two kids. Dance + tumbling. One trip to the studio. 🙌

And yes, we know getting two kids under six out the door is an accomplishment all by itself. 😂❤️

Come spend Wednesday with us!

👉 www.edgedance.studio/fall-schedule

✨ ONE CLASS. THREE STYLES. SO MANY WAYS TO GROW. ✨Looking for a dance class that gives your 4–5-year-old a little bit of...
08/23/2026

✨ ONE CLASS. THREE STYLES. SO MANY WAYS TO GROW. ✨

Looking for a dance class that gives your 4–5-year-old a little bit of everything? 💗

Our Primary Combo combines Ballet, Tap + Tumble all into ONE class! Your dancer gets to explore multiple styles, build coordination and confidence, and develop a strong foundation for future dance—all without having to juggle multiple weekly classes.

And they’ll have a big moment to look forward to! 🌟 Dancers will perform Ballet + Tap in our annual recital in June.

🩰 Primary Combo | Ages 4–5
📅 Wednesdays | 4:30–6:00 PM
🎬 Classes begin the week of September 14

One convenient class. Three disciplines. A whole season of growth, friendship, and fun.

Ready to get your little one dancing? ✨

👉 Register: www.edgedance.studio/fall-schedule

🔥 PARENTS OF 7–12-YEAR-OLDS: THURSDAYS JUST GOT A LOT MORE FUN. 🔥Let them dance, tumble, laugh, and burn off some energy...
08/22/2026

🔥 PARENTS OF 7–12-YEAR-OLDS: THURSDAYS JUST GOT A LOT MORE FUN. 🔥

Let them dance, tumble, laugh, and burn off some energy—all in one evening at EDGE! 🙌

Our Intermediate Hip Hop + Intermediate Tumbling classes run back-to-back, giving your dancer a full 1 hour 45 minutes of movement, music, skills, and FUN!

🕺 Hip Hop: 5:15–6:00 PM
🤸 Tumbling: 6:00–7:00 PM
👯 Ages 7–12
📅 Thursdays

They’ll build endurance, strength, coordination, flexibility, confidence, and new skills while spending the evening with friends and doing what they love.

And for parents? One night. One trip. Two awesome classes. ❤️

Your Thursday just became their favorite night of the week.

👉 Come join us: www.edgedance.studio/fall-schedule

✨ EDGE Dance Studio Open House is tomorrow! ✨Come see what EDGE is all about! 💫 Join us for our Open House to:💃 Register...
08/22/2026

✨ EDGE Dance Studio Open House is tomorrow! ✨

Come see what EDGE is all about! 💫

Join us for our Open House to:
💃 Register for dance classes
👋 Meet our amazing instructors
🏢 Tour our facility
✨ Get excited for an incredible fall season!

Classes begin September 14th! 🍂

Fall Registration is open now. Visit our website www.EdgeDance.Studio/Fall-Schedule to view the schedule and register online. 💙💚💜

We can’t wait to welcome new and returning dancers to EDGE! 📐

Address

2743 99th Street
Urbandale, IA
50322

Opening Hours

Monday 4:30pm - 7pm
Tuesday 5pm - 7pm
Wednesday 4:30pm - 7pm
Thursday 5pm - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm

Telephone

(515) 987-7337

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