Step by Step Dance Studio

Our Philosophy

At Step By Step, we strive to afford all of our students an opportunity for creative self-expression without the unnecessary pressure of professional "competition." We believe that the confidence, poise, and enrichment dance provides is valuable to the development of all children, and that, above all, it should be a positive, rewarding, and fun learning experience. We believe that dance is an art form. It is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated.

 

Dance as an Art, not a competition.

Classes

Ballet (Child and Adult) Beginner and intermediate classes, combining basic technique and movement.

Hip Hop/Jazz (Child and Adult) Beginner and intermediate classes consisting of warm-up and stretching exercises, along with simple dance combinations set to contemporary music.

Tap Basic beginner tap and introduction to rhythms and combinations.

Lyrical Dance Slow jazz/ballet dance using basic dramatic and expressive techniques.

Irish Step Dance Traditional, beginner-level soft-shoe and advanced-level hard-hard shoe Irish step.

Baby Steps® (Ages 3-4) A child's first introduction to dance. Boys and girls learn creative movement, songs, and word play.

Kinder Dance (Girls, ages 5-6) Combination class featuring ballet and tap, introducing basic dance technique.

Pointe Advanced ballet for students willing to make a serious commitment to dance. By recommendation ONLY.

Cheer Dance Jazz dance/cheerleading set to pop music.

Combo Class (Ages 11+) Tap/jazz or ballet/pointe.

Registration Dates

Returning Students – Thursday, August 5th 5:00-8:00pm
Open Registration – Friday, August 6th 5:00-8:00pm | Saturday, August 7th 10:00-1:00pm
Final Day - Saturday, September 11th 10:00-1:00pm

If you are already pre-registered and do not need supplies, you may simply e-mail the studio and receive your confirmed day and class time via reply e-mail. You will not need to come to the studio to register in person, but please keep in mind though that this will be the only time to order supplies.

Our Director

"Miss" Sharon began dancing at the age of five. As a High School student, she earned a scholarship to the prestigous Harkness Ballet Academy, where she was a soloist in the Junior Company. While still a dance major at Point Park College, she was a soloist with the Pittsburgh Ballet Company. She has choreographed a number of nightclub stage revues, music videos and community theater stage musicals and has been teaching dance to children for more than 30 years.

Step by Step Studio Dance Company

The Step by Step Studio dance company is a community-based, not-for-profit dance troupe comprised of our advanced students. The group has performed at the United Cerebal Palsy annual Festival of Trees, Schneider's Children's Hospital, local senior centers, and various community events. They have also performed at regional dance festivals at Hershey Park and Six Flags.

Auditions for the company are held every year in the fall.

Our Facilities

• Founded in 1989

• Conveniently located on Main street in Farmingdale, across the street from Waldbaums

• Easy-access parking

• Air-conditioned studio with wood floors