CLASS SCHEDULE & PRICING
ORIENTATION | MONDAY, SEPT. 9TH
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES | TUESDAY, SEPT. 10TH
Placement audition | saturdaY, SEPT. 7TH
*Please note: Times displayed are a range. This schedule is subject to change.
Official class schedules will be sent with level placement before the start of the season.
All levels have the option for additional classes in lower levels at no additional cost.
Not listed: Additional monthly workshops, seminars, elective classes and rehearsals, will be sent separately on the annual school calendar at the start of the season.
Level A (Ballet + Modern Track)
$2,880/ year or $288/month for 10 months (36 weeks)
2 days a week | 4 classes/week
- Monday | 4:30-6:15 pm (Ballet Technique + Modern Contemporary)
- Thursday | 4:30-6:15 pm (Ballet Technique + Modern Contemporary)
- Saturday | Additional Seasonal Scheduled Rehearsals (Nov., Dec., May.) *Times sent closer to performances
Level B (Ballet + Modern Track)
$4,536/ year or $453/month for 10 months (36 weeks)
4 days a week | 6-10 classes/week
- Monday | 4:30-6:15 pm (Ballet Technique + Modern Contemporary)
- Tuesday | 4:30-6:00 pm (Ballet Technique)
- Wednesday | 4:30-6:00 pm (Pointe/ Pre-Pointe + Variations)
- Thursday | 4:30-6:15 pm (Ballet Technique + Modern Contemporary)
- Saturday | Additional Seasonal Scheduled Rehearsals (Nov., Dec., May.) *Times sent closer to performances
Level C (Ballet + Modern Track)
$5,400/ year or $540/month for 10 months (36 weeks)
5 days a week | 10-12 classes/week
- Monday | 4:30-6:15 pm (Ballet Technique + Modern Contemporary)
- Tuesday | 4:30-7:00 pm (Ballet Technique en Pointe + Jazz)
- Wednesday | 4:30-6:00 pm (Pointe + Variations)
- Thursday | 4:30-6:15 pm (Ballet Technique + Modern Contemporary) + *(Composition optional)
- Saturday | 9:30 am-1:30 pm (PBT + Ballet Technique + Pointe/ Variations or Workshop/ Seminar)
Level D, E (Ballet + Modern Track)
$5,940/ year or $594/month for 10 months (36 weeks)
5 days a week | 10-15 classes/ week
- Monday | 6:15-8:30 pm (Ballet Technique + Modern Contemporary)
- Tuesday | 6:00-8:30 pm (Ballet Technique en Pointe + Jazz)
- Wednesday | 6:00-7:30 pm (Pointe + Variations)
- Thursday | 6:15-8:30 pm (Modern Contemporary + Composition/ Improvisation)
- Saturday | 9:30 am-1:30 pm (PBT + Ballet Technique + Pointe/ Variations or Workshop/ Seminar)
Pre-Professional (Ballet + Modern Track)
$7,488/ year or $748/month for 10 months (36 weeks)
5 days a week | 13-21 classes/ week
- TBD | Morning/ afternoon classes 2-3 days a week (Pre-Professional)
- Monday | 6:15-8:30 pm (Ballet Technique + Modern Contemporary)
- Tuesday | 6:00-8:30 pm (Ballet Technique en Pointe + Jazz)
- Wednesday | 6:00-7:30 pm (Pointe + Variations)
- Thursday | 6:15-8:30 pm (Modern Contemporary + Composition/ Improvisation)
- Saturday | 9:30 am-1:30 pm (PBT + Ballet Technique + Pointe/ Variations or Workshop/ Seminar)
* Dancers meet with staff 1 on 1 to build and refine resume, create dance video audition reels, participate in professional photoshoots to utilize photos, prepare for auditions and meet with their mentors monthly.
Additional Costs:
- $150 Costume Fee | Nightmare Before Christmas (Winter Performance)
- $150 Costume Fee | Bloom (Spring Performance)
- Field Trips (TBD)
Scholarships
At Steps, we are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within the dance community. We firmly believe that every individual should have the opportunity to pursue their passion for dance, regardless of their financial circumstances or background.
We offer scholarships specifically tailored to support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth, as well as students facing financial barriers. These scholarships are designed to remove financial obstacles and make dance education more accessible to all.
Through Steps for Youth scholarship program, we aim to empower talented individuals who may otherwise not have the means to participate fully in the dance world. By providing financial assistance, we strive to create a more diverse and representative dance community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and excel.
Join us in our mission to promote inclusivity and accessibility in dance. Apply for our scholarships today and take the first step towards fulfilling your dance dreams!
Note: Dancers requesting scholarship assistance must attend the program in its entirety.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES:
Summer 2024: March 31st, 2024
2024/2025 School year: June 1st, 2024
The application is now closed.
For more information contact, Grace: admin@stepspdx.com | 971.400.0713
School closures
2024
Fall Break | Nov. 25 - Dec. 1
Winter Break | Dec. 16 - Jan. 1
2025
MLK | Jan. 20
Presidents Day | Feb. 17
Memorial Day | May. 26
Spring Break | Apr. 21 - 27