If you’ve got an energetic kiddo who loves to move, you’re in luck! The Quad Cities area is packed with fantastic options for dance, gymnastics, cheer, tumbling, and martial arts. Whether your child is twirling through the living room, flipping off the couch, or practicing ninja moves, there’s a class here that will help them channel all that energy in a fun and positive way.

The Quad Cities area features many dance, gymnastics, and martial arts studios. While we strive for inclusivity and thoroughness, please understand that some businesses may not be listed here. If you wish to be featured, please reach out to us at hello@qcmoms.com.
Disclosure: This guide is sponsored by our trusted local partners. While we’re excited to share these resources with you, please note that we have not personally reviewed every business listed. We recommend that you conduct your own research to find the best match for your family.
A special thank you to our sponsors and the featured businesses highlighted for their contribution to the creation of this guide. To find an extensive list of studios in the Quad Cities area, simply scroll down.
Above the Barre

Above the Barre Dance Academy has been a leader in dance education in the Quad Cities for 20 years, focusing on building great kids who also happen to be great dancers! Offering classes for children six months and up, we have something for everyone from the beginning dancer looking to try something new all the way up to our nationally ranked competitive program.
Evolve Gymnastics and Tumbling

Evolve Gymnastics and Tumbling is a family-focused business with top-notch instructors and convenient class options. We offer recreational tumbling, gymnastics, and cheer classes in addition to competitive teams for cheer and gymnastics. Our staff at Evolve works daily to create a home away from home for our athletes to learn, grow, and thrive!
Tina’s Dance Studio & Tumbling Center

Dance, Tumbling & Gymnastics Center for ages 18 months & older. Home of the Austars! A curriculum designed specifically for children with Autism. Huge variety of classes & financial aid available!
Midwest Academy of Dance

We are a recreational dance studio. We have classes in ballet, tap, jazz, pom pom, & modern dance. Ages from 3 yrs to adults. We have affordable class fees & have scholarships available for financially disadvantaged youth. We work to create a love of dance & movement that will last a lifetime.
Comprehensive List of Dance, Gymnastics + Martial Arts Studios in the QCA
Above the Barre Dance Academy
Academy For the Performing Arts
Artistic Intensity Dance Company
Arthur Murray Dance Center
Ballet Quad Cities
Belle Academy of Dance
Champagne Academy of Irish Dance
Dance Works
Expressions of the Quad Cities Dance Academy
Fred Astaire Quad Cities
Jenny’s Dance Academy
Luminous Dance Force
Midwest Academy of Dance
Muscatine Academy of Music and Dance
Orion Dance Academy
QC Dance and Defense
QC Studio Z
RAQStar Dance Studio
Studio A Dance Co
The Dancer’s Place
Tina’s Dance Studio Inc
Turning Pointe Dance & Fitness
USA Dance Quad Cities
Rhythm Avenue Performance Academy
Momentum Dance Force
Impact Dance & Tumbling
Justice Dance & Cheer
Backstage Dance and Tumbling
Ballroom by Nick
Center Stage Performing Arts Academy
Dancin’ With Gigi
Davenport Junior Theatre
Kim’s School of Dance & Tumbling
Quad Cities Ballet Folklorico
All Family Taekwondo
Breaking Point Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Gravert’s ATA Black Belt Academy
Iowa Top Team Boxing & Jiu-Jitsu
Kuk Sool Won Quad Cities
Morrow’s Academy of Martial Arts
QCKravMaga
Sauk Valley Jiu-Jitsu
Spellious Martial Arts Center
Lyons TaeKwonDo Academy
Mellennia Taekwondo Academy
U.S. Taekwondo Center Quad Cities
Kingdom Warriors Jiu Jitsu Academy
Evolution Martial Arts TKD
Nick Tarpein’s Martial Arts
QC Dance and Defense
EZ Sports Academy
















