Steps 2023-2024 Dance Schedule: TENTATIVE
First Steps (16 mos.-24 mos.)
Incorporates the use of music, movement, partnering, and basic beginning tumbling that encourage flexibility, rhythm, coordination, balance and spatial awareness. This class is taught by a certified childhood educator. Activities, props, and lessons will help foster self-esteem, communication, and social skills of young children. This class doesn't require a caregiver, but is highly recommended.
Wednesdays 5:30-6:00 pm
Tumble Tots (24 mos.-4 yrs.)
Incorporates the use of music, movement, and basic tumbling encouraging flexibility, rhythm, coordination, balance, spatial awareness and creativity. This class is taught by a certified childhood educator. The activities, props, and lessons will help foster self-esteem and communication. Noting that children at this age often show Autonomy, this class does not require a caregiver, however one is always welcome!
Tuesdays 5:45 - 6:15 pm
Tappin’ Tots (24 mos.-4 yrs.)
Introduction to the foundation skills of tap and ballet in a fun and caring atmosphere. Activities, props and lessons will help foster self-esteem and communication and create a child who LOVES TO DANCE!!!
Tuesdays 5:00 - 5:45 pm
Wednesdays 6:00 - 6:45 pm
Tap and Ballet Combo Classes
(Children must be entering in the grade level for the 2022-2023 school year)
PreK Tap/Ballet
Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursdays 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Kindergarten Tap/Ballet
Mondays 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Thursdays 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Grade 1 Tap/Ballet
Mondays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Thursdays 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Kinderjazz
(Entering Pre-K in 2022-2023 school year) basic terminology, technique and skills for jazz. High energy class that will improve rhythm, balance, & flexibility.
Mondays 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Grade 2 Tap/Ballet
Mondays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Thursdays 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Grade 3 & 4 Tap/Ballet
Mondays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Grade 5 & 6 Tap/Ballet
Mondays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Hip Hop Kidz
(Entering PreK-1st grade in the 2022-2023 school year) teaches the basic elements of hip-hop and dance in a fun and lively environment.
Mondays 5:15 - 6:00 pm
Tuesdays 6:15 - 7:00 pm
Junior Jazz
(Entering 1st-4th grade in the 2022-2023 school year) a continuation of the basic terminology, technique and skills learned in the previous level.
Thursdays 6:15 - 6:45 pm
Junior Hip-Hop & Jazz
(Entering 1st-4th grade in the 2022-2023 school year) combines basic terminology of jazz and hip hop. A high energy class that will improve rhythm, balance and flexibility.
Mondays 6:30-7:15 pm
Thursdays 5:30 - 6:15 pm
Kinderjazz
(Entering Pre-K/Kindergarten in the 2022-2023 school year) basic terminology, technique and skills for jazz. High energy class that will improve rhythm, balance, & flexibility.
Mondays 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Danceline Technique Class
(Entering 6th – 12th grade in the 2022-2023 school year). This class will teach students the proper way to stretch, build muscle and condition their bodies for dance. This class also focuses on advanced turns and leaps. Perfect class for dancers interested in trying out for danceline.
Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Intermediate Jazz & Hip-Hop
(Entering 4th – 6th grade in the 2022-2023 school year). Builds upon the basics in the previous level.
Wednesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Jazz Fusion
(Dancers entering 4th - 8th grade in the 2022-2023 school year) this class will focus on the techniques of both contemporary, jazz, and hip hop. Working on the improvisation, modern and unpredictable musicality.
Tuesdays 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Acro Dance
(Entering Kindergarten – 6th grade in the 2022-2023 school year). This class introduces basic tumbling skills for dancers. It also works on flexibility, strength and coordination. This is a non-recital class.
Thursdays 5:30 - 6:15 pm
THE HOTSTEPPERS
A great way for WOMEN, ages 50 & above, to get active and learn some great tap along the way. Performances throughout the year in Central Louisiana.
Tuesdays 10:00 - 11:00 am
Company Classes
Placement must be made by Mrs. Stephanie.
If you are interested in the company, please make note of it on your registration form. Someone will be in touch with you regarding pre-requisites. Hourly rates do not apply to company classes. Company dancers may take additional classes for a reduced price.
Junior Prepline
Wednesdays 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Prepline
Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Ruby Red Steppers
Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Teen Company
Mondays 4:30 - 7:00 pm
Stephanie & Company
Mondays 7:00 - 9:30 pm
Mini Competition Hip Hop Team
Tuesdays 4:45 - 5:45 pm
(Ages 6-10. Company members are welcome to participate in this class in conjunction with their other classes or this class may be taken alone.)
Junior Competition Hip Hop Team
Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:45 pm
(Ages 11-13. Company members are welcome to participate in this class in conjunction with their other classes or this class may be taken alone.)
Advanced Co. Hip Hop Team
Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
(Entering grades 8th-12th for 2022-2023 school year.) Auditions will be held in late July for this team. Please make note on your registration that you are interested in this team. This may be in conjunction with other company classes or may be taken alone.
Company Ballet
One of the following classes will be required for members of Jr Prepline, Prepline, and Ruby Red Steppers. Teen and Stephanie & Company dancers are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to participate, but not required! Non company dancers that wish to participate in these classes may as well. Placement in a class will be decided based on an individual basis through a placement test the first week of classes. This method will ensure our classes to be smaller and on level for each dancer!
Co. Ballet 1
Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Co. Ballet 2
Tuesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Pointe (Pre-Pointe/Beg and Intermediate/Advanced Placement)
Tuesdays 8:00 - 8:45 pm
Advanced Ballet
Tuesdays 8:45 - 9:30 pm
ALL CLASS TIMES & DAYS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Open House is Monday, August 8 - Wednesday, August 10 from 4:00-8:00 pm