Garner, Iowa

Small-town studio. Big heart. Big passion.

A place where dancers ages 3 through grade 12 grow in confidence, artistry, and belonging.

8Styles of dance
Ages 3–Grade 12Every dancer welcome
Core + ElectivesCombo classes & electives
Two ProgramsRecreational & competition team
Our Classes

A style for every dancer

Our core combo classes build the foundation; electives let dancers branch out and explore.

Core combo classes

Every dancer starts here. Core classes are grouped by age, and each combo trains a few foundational styles together.

Ages 3–10

Blue · 3Pink/Red · 4–6Yellow · 6–8Orange · 8–10

Core combo: Tap · Jazz · Ballet

Ages 11+

Green · 11–14Purple · 14+

Core combo: Tap · Jazz · Lyrical

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Tap

Make music with your feet. Rhythm, timing, and crisp footwork that gets everyone smiling.

Rhythm

Jazz

High-energy, rhythmic, and full of personality. Sharp moves, big performance, and a whole lot of fun.

Performance
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Ballet

The foundation of it all — building grace, posture, and technique that carries into every other style.

Technique
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Lyrical

Where ballet and jazz meet emotion — flowing, graceful movement that tells a story. Becomes a core class for ages 11+.

Expressive

Electives

Mix in any of these to round out your dancer's training.

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Clog

Fast, percussive footwork with a down-home spirit. Toe-tapping rhythms set to upbeat music.

Percussive
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Modern

Expressive and fluid, blending technique with freedom. Floor work, control, and creative movement.

Expressive
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Pom

Sharp, synchronized routines with poms and big team energy — perfect for dancers who love to perform together.

Team
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Hip Hop

Groove-driven street styles with attitude. Confidence, musicality, and moves dancers love to show off.

Street

Offered for ages 3 through grade 12.

Age groups by color

Blue3 year olds
Pink & RedAges 4–6Same ages — two classes because of volume
YellowAges 6–8
OrangeAges 8–10
GreenAges 11–14
PurpleAges 14 & up
Fall classes

Weekly schedule

Here’s when each class meets this fall.

Monday

4:30Pink
5:00Orange
6:00Hip Hop 1
6:30Modern
7:15Hip Hop 2

Tuesday

4:30Ruby Comp
5:20Emerald
6:30Pom 1
7:00Pom 2

Wednesday

4:00Clog
4:30Diamond Comp
5:45Purple HS

Thursday

4:30Blue
5:00Red
5:30Yellow
6:30Green

Fall schedule — subject to change.

Why Nichole's

A studio that feels like home

1 Welcoming for all

Brand-new or ready to compete, every dancer is met where they are and encouraged to grow.

2 Real technique

Strong fundamentals across every style, taught with care so dancers build confidence that lasts.

3 Made for the stage

Dancers grow toward the spotlight and shine together at our recital — a celebration of everything they've learned.

Our Team

Meet the team

The heart and passion behind every class — our instructors know each dancer by name.

The Nichole's Dance Studio team, 2026

From left: Rachel Mork, Jennifer Haack, Nichole Lunning, Aleysha Brandt & Kaitlyn Kloser

NL

Nichole Lunning

Owner & Director

Teaches tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, clog, Pom & dance fitness

RM

Rachel Mork

Co-Director

Teaches tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, modern, hip hop & Pom

AB

Aleysha Brandt

Instructor

Teaches tap, jazz & ballet

KK

Kaitlyn Kloser

Instructor

Teaches tap, jazz & ballet

JH

Jennifer Haack

Office Manager

Here to help with anything you need

Ready to start?

Reach out to enroll or ask us anything. We'd love to meet you and your dancer!

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Studio Hours

Monday–Thursday 4–8 p.m.