BALLET + MODERN (AGES 6-22)

Our program offers dancers the opportunity to continue their training and achieve new goals through a thoughtfully curated Ballet + Modern Contemporary focused curriculum.

Summer classes include quality training, enriched by; Strength and Conditioning in Pilates, Yoga, Meditation and PBT, Ballet technique, Pre-pointe/ Pointe, Variations + Choreography, Modern Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Tap, Composition, Improvisation + Partnering, Kathak, Afro Beat and West African.
Seminars are led by physicians and dance specialists on topics including nutrition, injury prevention, music + storytelling, and visual art lessons in collaboration with dance history.

Artistic Director Kathryn Harden and Steps team challenge the physical and technical abilities of each individual dancer, in a safe, positive and nurturing environment. Summer faculty includes Steps year-round professional instructors, as well as various guest teachers from around the country.

INTENSIVE DATES: July 8th-26th | Monday-Friday

TIMES:
Senior Level | 9:00am-3:00pm
Junior Level | 9:30am-12:30pm

PRICING:
Junior Level (3-classes/day)

  • 1-Week | $375 (Early Admission Before March 31st) | $400 (After March)

  • 2-Weeks | $650 (Early Admission Before March 31st) | $700 (After March)

  • 3-Weeks | $825 (Early Admission Before March 31st) | $900 (After March)

Senior Level (5 classes/day)

  • 1-Week | $625 (Early Admission Before March 31st) | $650 (After March)

  • 2-Weeks | $1150 (Early Admission Before March 31st) | $1200 (After March)

  • 3-Weeks | $1575 (Early Admission Before March 31st) | $1675 (After March)

PLACEMENT AUDITIONS:
Date: Saturday, February 3rd
Time: Ages 6-9 | 1:30-2:30 + Ages 10-22 | 2:30-3:30

Date: Friday, June 7th
Time: Ages 6-9 | 5:00-6:00 + Ages 10-22 | 6:00-7:00

Location: Steps PDX | 1734 SE 12th Ave. Portland OR 97214

 
 

HIP HOP SUMMER INTENSIVE (Ages 8-13)

Dates: July 22nd-26th
Time:
1:00-4:00pm
Price: $300
WHAT TO EXPECT?

Train with the best for our annual Hip-Hop Summer Intensive!

This 1-week intensive provides the experience for youth to gain exposure, knowledge, and insight to the many styles that Hip Hop both influenced and were influenced by. Led by Decimus Yarbrough, this workshop includes; locking, rhythm training, street jazz, breaking, tap, afro funk, house, choreography, and more!

Artistic Director, Kathryn Harden and team, challenge the physical and technical abilities of each individual dancer, in a safe, positive and nurturing environment.