STEPS PDX SCHOOL

Our curriculum offers dancers quality training, enriched by various forms of movement

• Ballet Technique 

• Modern Technique

• Jazz Technique

• Pointe and Variations

• Composition, Improvisation & Partnering

• Strength and Conditioning: PBT, Pilates, Yoga and Meditation

• Workshops (Monthly): Hip Hop, African, Tap

• Monthly Seminars: Mental Health Mindfulness, Body Image Wellness, Meditation and Breathwork, Racism in Dance

Our program offers support beyond the studio

Mentor Program | Dancers within the School are paired with younger dancers in the School to mentor. Dancers in the highest level and pre-professional level are paired with professionals in the field of dance. Past mentors include dancers and staff from Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Paris Opera Ballet, Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo, Oregon Ballet Theatre and more. Mentors provide educational and developmental advice and guidance, while working together to identify the mentee’s personal and professional goals, as well as developing a plan for achieving those goals.

Seminars & Workshops | Experts share their experiences and expertise with our students, who specialize in topics including mental health, body-work, nutrition, injury prevention, music and dance history, resume building, as well as pointe shoe fitting/care.

Performance Opportunity | Students in the School have the opportunity to perform in the December Winter Performance (Nightmare Before Christmas) and June Spring Performance (Contemporary/Classical works).

Exposure | Dancers are exposed to various styles of dance in and out of the classroom. We bring in teachers and guest artists from around the country who train and teach in various styles for students to be proficient and knowledgeable in. Students are invited to participate in conferences such as (IABD, International Association of Blacks in Dance) to train and audition with different choreographers and master teachers. Students take seasonal field trips to see live performances of various dance companies from around the world (Pacific Northwest Ballet, Alvin Ailey, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Philadanco!, Sasha Waltz and Guests, Grupo Corpo, Urban Bush Women, Oregon Ballet Theatre and more). *Throughout Covid times, we watched more videos and live streams.

Pre-Professional Dance Track | Steps PDX Faculty works one-on-one with students to strategize a plan to help each student successfully achieve their dance career goals. We set students up with professional photos and facilitate resume building.

Quality training, a positive and nurturing environment.

Our students have trained and been accepted into the following programs/companies:
ADCIBC 1st place, Ballet Academy East (BAE), Body Traffic, Bolshoi Ballet, Complexions, CPYB, Dance Theatre of Harlem (DTH), Goucher University, Idyllwild, IABD, Joffrey, Lines, Pacific Northwest Ballet, Royal Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Salt Contemporary Dance, Sarasota Cuban, School of American Ballet (SAB)

PRICING

Before enrolling, dancers and parents should carefully consider this commitment in light of academic and other activities. Dancers who withdraw from the program mid-semester are responsible for the remaining tuition and fees for the season.

After the start of the season (September 11th), there are no tuition refunds.The 2023/24 Season is a total of 36 weeks, over the course of 10 months, mid September through mid June.

3 Ways to Pay:
- Monthly: 10 payments over the course of 10 Months
- Seasonal Trimester: 3 payments and Save 3%
- Annual: 1 payment in full and Save 5%  

QUESTIONS | CONCERNS

CALL | 971.400.0713
EMAIL | Kathryn@STEPSPDX.COM or info@stepspdx.com