About

  • Iowa Dance Collective is a dance studio and creative space that focuses on the highest caliber of training while allowing young artists to truly discover themselves. We offer classes across many genres of movement including:

    -Ballet

    -Modern

    -Contemporary

    -Jazz

    -Tap

    -Acrobatic Arts

    -Hip Hop

    -DiscoverDance

    -DiscoverAcro

    -Adventures in Drama

    -Improv Acting

    -Private Lessons

  • At Iowa Dance Collective, we focus on the highest caliber of education our faculty’s extensive backgrounds can offer. Our educators have decades of experience through dance, acting, music, figure skating, early childhood education, and gymnastics from which we have curated our curricula. We strive to make a positive impact in our students’ lives and the community, as a whole. With a team of dedicated movement artists leading the way, we are offering an experience unlike any other.

    Sign up today so you and your child can experience the difference a quality performing arts education can make, while allowing them to have the space and support to discover who they are.

  • Owner/Artistic Director, Tyler Malone, opened Iowa Dance Collective in December of 2021 with the goal of offering his years of professional experience with the community.

    Tyler has a degree in dance performance from Point Park University, one of the top dance schools in the world. He has danced for the Jon Lehrer Dance Company touring internationally for many years. During his travels, Tyler had the opportunity to teach globally and be able to both educate and learn different cultures through dance. Tyler has worked with numerous production companies, most notably RWS Entertainment (a global leader in the entertainment industry), as both a dancer, teacher, as well as roles on the production side of show business. Tyler had the opportunity to dance with multiple musical artists including Kool and the Gang and the 10,000 Maniacs.

    Through all of this experience and more, Tyler and Iowa Dance Collective are here to share our passion and knowledge with the young artists of our community.

  • At Iowa Dance Collective and the Iowa Dance Collective Foundation 501(c)(3), we believe that dance has the power to unite, inspire, and transform. We are committed to fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and ensures inclusion for all—regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, or age.

    Our mission is to create a space where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued. We strive to make dance education accessible by offering scholarships, inclusive programming, and a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the richness of our community.

    We recognize that true inclusivity requires ongoing learning, active listening, and a willingness to grow. We are dedicated to challenging biases, addressing barriers, and ensuring that all voices have a place in our studios, on our stages, and in our leadership.

    By embracing the unique perspectives and experiences of each person, we strengthen our art form and our community. Together, we dance forward—united in our passion and our purpose.

Dress code

  • Option A (Female Identifying Students)

    • Solid Colored Leotard

    • Tights (Pink)

    • Ballet Shoes (Pink)

    • Hair pulled up in a bun and out of the face

    • Ballet Skirts Allowed

    Option B (Male Identifying Students)

    • Tights or Fitted Shorts (Black)

    • Fitted Top (White)

    • Socks (White)

    • Ballet Shoes (Black)

    • Hair out of the face

  • Option A (All Ages)

    • Form fitting clothing, NO BAGGY CLOTHING ALLOWED.

      • Examples - leotard and tights, leotard and shorts, leotard and leggings, tank top and shorts, tank top and leggings

    • TIGHTS, LEGGINGS, OR PANTS REQUIRED FOR MODERN

    • Jazz Shoes for Jazz Class

    • Tap Shoes for Tap Class

    • Barefoot for Acro

    • Barefoot or Half Soles for Contemporary

    • Barefoot for Modern

    • No Hats Allowed

  • Option A (All Ages)

    • Comfortable clothing that allows movement freely

    • Sweatpants Allowed

    • NO DENIM

    • Clean sneakers/tennis shoes for footwear

    • Hats Allowed

  • Option A

    • Comfortable clothing that allows movement freely

    • Barefoot for footwear

  • Option A (all ages)

    • Comfortable clothing

    • Clean sneakers/shoes or barefoot

IDC Policies

  • Iowa Dance Collective will require a credit/debit card on file. This will be through your secure online account (Parent Portal). This is the preferred method of payment. Payment will also be accepted via cash, check, or Venmo.

    • Tuition is collected on the 1st of each month

    • Credit/Debit Card, Cash, Check, or Venmo will be accepted

    • There is a $30 fee for bounced checks

    • Any unpaid accounts will be subject to a $15 late fee on the 10th of each month.

    • There is a $35 registration fee each year and a $10 insurance fee which will show up as one $45 fee at the point of registration.

  • Iowa Dance Collective will put on two shows each year. One in the winter and one in the spring. More information will be provided regarding this matter as the season progresses. Here is the current information -

    • There will be a nonrefundable $35 recital fee, per student per show

    • There will be a nonrefundable costume fee, yet to be determined, but under $100

    • These additional fees can be broken down into monthly payments throughout the season

  • Iowa Dance Collective will make the appropriate call within one (1) hour prior to the beginning of class, of whether or not to close the studio due to inclement weather. Closing information will be posted on Iowa Dance Collective’s Facebook page, as well as being emailed, and text (if enrolled), to all families.