take the next step
with steps pdx school
youth and pre-professional classes this 2021/22 season!
in-studio or virtual
Steps Pdx School focuses on quality of movement, developing artistry, building strength, and perfecting technique
Artistic Director, Kathryn Harden and Artistic Staff, have carefully curated the curriculum to challenge the physical and technical abilities of each individual dancer, in a safe and positive environment. Dancers are placed in levels based on ability, not age, in order to benefit the most from their training. Progression into each level is earned through hard work, determination, and discipline. Enrollment dates are September and January.
Performance experience is a fundamental part of training. Ages 7+ enter the program by placement auditions, held in September, January and August.
Missed our School Placement Auditions?
Join us in the new term, starting January 3rd, through June 18th.
Email: Info@stepspdx.com to schedule an audition before December 18th.
STEPS PDX SCHOOL
Our curriculum offers dancers quality training, enriched by various forms of dance including:
· Ballet Technique
· Modern Technique
· Contemporary Technique
· Pointe and Variations
· Men’s Class & Partnering
· Composition and Improvisation
· Strength and Conditioning: PBT, Pilates, Yoga and meditation
· Hip-Hop: Foundations, Rhythm and Groove, Krump, House, Freestyle and Choreography
· Jazz
· Character
What else does our Program offer?
· 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, 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 and a nurturing environment.
Class Levels & Schedule
If you have auditioned this season and or had a conference with the Artistic Director, stating your level placement for the season, you can register online or call for assistance to get enrolled today.
Limited space available.
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 13th), there are no tuition refunds.The 2021/22 Season is a total of 36 weeks, over the course of 10 months, September through June. Holidays have been taken into account.
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%
SCHOLARSHIPS
Steps PDX offers a limited number of financial and merit scholarships. Dancers requesting scholarship assistance must attend the program in its entirety.
We offer full and partial scholarships to BIPOC youth passionate about pursuing dance.
For more information contact, Director of Education & Community Engagement, Monica Parra at Monica@stepspdx.com | 971.400.0713.
Questions | Concerns
Call | 971.400.0713
Email | info@stepspdx.com
A note to our community
Studio safety procedures
We are excited to announce that we will be offering in-person or virtual dance classes (depending on your comfort level) this 2021/22 season, beginning Monday, September 13th.
We understand the need to take significant measures to protect the health and safety of our dancers, families, artistic staff, and community. In-Studio classes are limited in size due to state mandates and are filled on a first-come first-served basis. Once we reach a capacity of 15 dancers per class, you will be placed on our waitlist in the order we receive. We will be taking preventative measures to ensure everyone’s safety and continue to monitor information from the CDC, Oregon Health Authority, and the Multnomah County Health Department, while implementing best practices accordingly.
Steps Pdx reserves the right to cancel classes if there are changes to the pandemic or the state-mandated regulations.
Every dancer and instructor
will be required to fill out the
COVID Wellness Screening Test before safely entering the studio.
All surfaces are sanitized
throughout the day in
between classes and at the
end of the day.
Every dancer and instructor will
have their temperature taken
before entering the studio.
Vacuuming and Sanitizing
the floors with disinfectant
solution at the end of everyday.
All artistic staff, dancers and family members in the building, are required
to wear masks at all times.
Ventilating the studio with
ample airflow. All windows
and doors in the studio will
be open throughout classes.
Keeping a minimum of at least
9 feet apart (floors are marked
for where to stand).
We have a larger Air purifier in the back of the classroom, covering more square footage. The Bissell Smart Purifier with HEPA and Carbon Filters, captures 99.97% of 0.3 micron particles and smaller, as well as cleans air from allergies, pet dander, dust, dander, pollen, smoke, odors.
Teachers and students please use hand sanitizer before and after class, before and after barre work, and before and after floor work.
A reminder to please quickly pick up and drop off students at the studio. We want to minimize the amount of people in the hallway and building so please do not linger.
Water bottles must be left in the hallway. Please socially distance (using the green dots on walls as guidelines).
Floors will continue to be sanitized everyday by vacuuming, steaming (killing 99.9% of household germs, as well as dust mites and surface mold), followed by a sanitation floor cleaner specifically for marley dance floors.
