Steps PDX will be closed throughout August to give our team time to rest and recharge.
Classes will resume in September.
For class-pass extensions, email Finn@stepspdx.com
A Glimpse into the Heart of Steps Pdx Dance Studio
Who Are We?
Founded in 2017 by Artistic Director Kathryn Harden, Steps PDX was created with a vision to bring exceptional dance training and a sense of belonging to the Portland community. What began as a single studio has grown into a thriving space where dancers of all ages and experiences can learn, create, and connect.
At Steps PDX, we believe that dance is for everyone. Our programs range from creative movement for our youngest dancers to pre-professional training for dedicated students preparing for a future in the arts. We are proud to offer a supportive environment where every dancer, whether they are exploring for fun or aiming for a career, can be challenged, celebrated, and inspired.
Our team of 20 highly experienced and passionate faculty come from diverse backgrounds as professional dancers, choreographers, and educators. Each teacher brings their own expertise and a deep commitment to mentoring students, cultivating curiosity, and helping every dancer discover their artistic voice.
Community is the heart and soul of Steps PDX. We believe that meaningful connections happen in the studio and beyond. Through collaborative performances, outreach programs, and mentorship, we create opportunities for dancers to grow not just in their technique, but in their confidence, empathy, and artistry.
More than just a dance studio, Steps PDX is a home, a place where students, families, and teachers come together to move, learn, and celebrate the joy of dance.
PRE-PRO SUMMER INTENSIVE 2026
Train this summer, alongside internationally renowned dancers and master teachers who bring a wealth of experience from the professional stage to the studio.
Tailored for dedicated and ambitious pre-professional dancers ages 14-24 with a minimum of 5 years of formal dance training, this rigorous 3-day program offers the opportunity to deepen your technique, expand your artistry, and challenge your physical and mental limits. The intensive focuses on Ballet and Modern Contemporary, while also incorporating a diverse array of additional styles to support a well-rounded dance education.
At the StepsPDX Ballet/Modern School, we offer a high-caliber curriculum designed to develop technical excellence, artistic expression, and overall well-being. Our Ballet/Modern School blends classical foundations with contemporary movement practices, giving dancers a well-rounded, enriching experience that builds strength, creativity, and confidence. Whether your dancer is just beginning or preparing for a pre-professional path, our faculty provides individualized mentorship and expert training in a supportive and inspiring community.
We are accepting new students in January for the Spring 2027 Term.
TRAIN. TRANSFORM. PERFORM.
OWN YOUR GROOVE.
This year we will be offering 2 levels for 2-terms, led by Steps PDX Hip Hop Director Decimus Yarbrough.
This program has been carefully curated to challenge the physical and technical abilities of each dancer in a positive and nurturing environment. We will provide knowledge and experiences for dancers to gain exposure into various styles that influence Hip Hop including; Locking, Rhythm Training, Street Jazz, Tap, Afro Funk, Footwork, Floor-work, House, and Choreography.
We are accepting new students in January for the Spring 2026 Term.
MOVE, SWEAT, CONNECT: teen/ ADULT DROP-INS
Classes occur weekly September through July. We are closed for the month of August. This season, we offer new classes along with some familiar favorites. Click the link below to check out the new schedule. (If you need your class pass extended, Email us at: Operations@StepsPdx.com)
A DANCE CLASS FOR EVERYONE
DanceAbility is the study of movement improvisation for all people, for mixed abilities and mixed experiences. The four primary elements that we work with - sensation, relationship, time, and design - guide our practice and allow us to not only dance but dance together. At the basis of this work is the understanding that every movement can happen in any body relatively and that any movement can be interpreted by any body. Our goal is to create a culture of dance that eliminates isolation and works as a community through expression. This class is for all people meaning ALL PEOPLE!
Join us every Saturday 9:30-10:45am for class!
Steps for Youth awarded 80 scholarships to students who demonstrate natural abilities and have the passion to pursue a career in dance. Last season we provided $36,092 for the 2024/2025 school year!
Our goal for 2025/2026 is to double our scholarship funds and continue to uplift youth by creating a more accessible art form.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH
we provided $36,092 in Scholarships for the 2024/2025 school year
