A Glimpse into the Heart of Steps Pdx Dance Studio
ANNUAL SPRING PERFORMANCE
Celebrate and experience the talent and dedication of our Steps PDX dancers at BLOOM, our annual Spring Performance! Featuring performances by Steps PDX School and Community Partnerships, including our BIPOC Youth Dance Program. A family-friendly event for everyone to enjoy, showcasing a dynamic performance of Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, and Jazz Funk.
100% of proceeds support our youth programs, dance scholarships, and community events.
IN THE MAKING
Student Choreography Showcase:
Join us for an inspiring and intimate in-studio performance at Steps PDX, where 6 of our students step into the role of choreographers, bringing their artistic visions to life. This showcase is the culmination of 12 weeks of intensive exploration and creation in our Composition Class, where dancers dive deep into the choreographic process.
CREATE, INSPIRE, TRAIN WITH STEPS
Our Summer Intensive, running from July 8th to 26th, offers dancers aged 6-22 the chance to train in a variety of styles, including Ballet, Modern Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Flamenco, Tap, Afro Beat, and more. Our curriculum is enriched with strength and conditioning sessions in Pilates, Yoga, Meditation, and Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), ensuring a holistic approach to dancer development.
This year, we're excited to introduce our NEW Pre-Professional Week, designed for dedicated dancers aiming to elevate their training to the next level.
Whether you're looking to refine your technique, explore new dance forms, or immerse yourself in an intensive training program, Steps PDX's Summer Intensive has something for everyone. Don't miss this opportunity to dance with us and take your skills to new heights!
Early registration discounts are available until March 31st.
HIP HOP PROGRAM 2024/25
This year we will be hosting 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.
NEW FALL OPEN CLASS SCHEDULE
Fall classes start up again Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024! We have some new classes along with some familiar favorites. Click the link below to check out the new schedule.
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!
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH
Steps for Youth awarded 20 scholarships to students who demonstrate natural abilities and have the passion to pursue a career in dance. This year 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.
we provided $36,092 in Scholarships for the 2024/2025 school year
BIPOC YOUTH PROGRAM
This 10-month long program offers creative movement, ballet and tap classes to 62 students from ages 3-9 years old. Over the past 4 years we have seen this program grow tremendously, and we hope to continue expanding and providing accessible and quality dance education for all.
Latest Performances
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