
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
ages 10-18
ABOUT PRE-PROFESSIONAL
The Pre-Professional division provides training for aspiring professionals in an atmosphere that promotes artistic excellence, strong technique, and sense of community. Dancers invited to participate in this audition-only program are encouraged to find their creative voice as they gain the building blocks for success.
Through rigorous training and participation in numerous performance opportunities, graduates of the Pre-Professional division flourish in elite college dance programs, conservatories, and dance companies, and can be seen in commercial work and on Broadway.
DETAILS
AGES
10-18
ENROLLMENT
Audition Only
CALENDAR YEAR
September 11-June 10
SCHOLARSHIP
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PRE-PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
CLASS SCHEDULE
Level 1
Class | Time | Faculty | |
Monday | |||
Tap* | 4:00-5:00pm | Christina Carminucci | |
Ballet | 5:00-6:30pm | Amanda Lindamood | |
Tuesday | |||
Jazz | 5:00-6:30pm | Cori Swanson | |
Hip Hop | 6:30-8:00pm | Eboni Osavio | |
Friday | |||
Ballet | 6:00-7:30pm | Sophie Alpern |
Level 2
Class | Time | Faculty | |
Monday | |||
Tap* | 4:00-5:00pm | Christina Carminucci | |
Ballet | 5:00-6:30pm | Lizzy Supan | |
Tuesday | |||
Jazz | 5:00-6:30pm | Savannah Cobb | |
Hip Hop | 6:30-8:00pm | Eric Davis | |
Thursday | |||
Ballet | 4:00-5:30pm | Amanda Lindamood | |
Friday | |||
Ballet | 4:30-6:00pm | Michelle Cave | |
Contemporary | 6:00-7:30pm | Gabi Roller |
Level 3
Class | Time | Faculty | |
Tuesday | |||
Ballet* | 5:00-6:30pm | Sophie Alpern | |
Jazz* | 6:30-8:00pm | Cori Swanson | |
Wednesday | |||
Modern* | 4:30-6:00pm | Annie Smock | |
Hip Hop* | 6:00-7:30pm | Tiffini Jones | |
Thursday | |||
Tap* | 4:00-5:00pm | Kat Steers | |
Ballet* | 5:30-7:00pm | Amanda Lindamood | |
Friday | |||
Ballet* | 4:30-6:00pm | Sophie Alpern | |
Contemporary* | 6:00-7:30pm | Emily-Bufferd | |
Saturday | |||
Ballet | 10:30am-12:00pm | Lizzy Supan |
Level 4
Class | Time | Faculty | |
Monday | |||
Theater | 6:30-8:00pm | Audrey Schultz/Danielle Diniz | |
Tuesday | |||
Ballet* | 5:00-6:30pm | Sophie Alpern | |
Jazz* | 6:30-8:00pm | Cori Swanson | |
Wednesday | |||
Modern* | 4:30-6:00pm | Annie Smock | |
Hip Hop* | 6:00-7:30pm | Tiffini Jones | |
Thursday | |||
Tap* | 4:00-5:00pm | Kat Steers | |
Ballet* | 5:30-7:00pm | Amanda Lindamood | |
Friday | |||
Ballet* | 4:30-6:00pm | Sophie Alpern | |
Contemporary* | 6:00-7:30pm | Emily Bufferd | |
Saturday | |||
Company Ballet** | 10:00-11:30am | Linda Gelinas | |
Company** | 11:30am-2:00pm | Various |
Level 5
Class | Time | Faculty | |
Monday | |||
Theater | 5:00-6:30pm | Jill Gittleman / Cathy Fogelman | |
Ballet | 6:30-8:00pm | Leslie Browne | |
Variations | 8:00-8:30pm | Leslie Browne | |
Tuesday | |||
Hip Hop | 5:00-6:30pm | Eric Davis | |
Ballet | 6:30-8:00pm | Michelle Cave | |
Wednesday | |||
Jazz | 4:30-6:00pm | Krystyna Resavy / Cori Swanson | |
Modern | 6:00-7:30pm | Annie Smock | |
Partnering* | 7:30-8:00pm | Linda Kent | |
Thursday | |||
Tap* | 5:00-6:00pm | Christina Carminucci | |
Ballet | 6:30-8:00pm | Michelle Cave | |
Pointe | 8:00-8:30pm | Michelle Cave | |
Friday | |||
Contemporary | 4:30-6:00pm | Emily Bufferd | |
Ballet | 6:00-7:30pm | Michelle Cave | |
Saturday | |||
Company Ballet** | 10:30am-12:00pm | Linda Gelinas | |
Company** | 12:30-2:30pm | Various |
Level 6
Class | Time | Faculty | |
Monday | |||
Theater | 5:00-6:30pm | Cathy Fogelman/Danielle Diniz | |
Ballet | 6:30-8:00pm | Heather-Hawk | |
Variations | 8:00-8:30pm | Heather-Hawk | |
Tuesday | |||
Hip Hop | 5:00-6:30pm | Eboni Osavio | |
Ballet | 6:30-8:00pm | Leslie Browne | |
Wednesday | |||
Jazz | 4:30-6:00pm | Cori Swanson / Krystyna Resavy | |
Modern | 6:00-7:30pm | Linda Kent | |
Partnering* | 7:30-8:00pm | Linda Kent | |
Thursday | |||
Tap* | 5:00-6:00pm | Christina Carminucci | |
Ballet | 6:30-8:00pm | Leslie Browne | |
Pointe | 8:00-8:30pm | Leslie Browne | |
Friday | |||
Contemporary | 4:30-6:00pm | Michael Crawford | |
Ballet | 6:00-7:30pm | Heather Hawk | |
Saturday | |||
Company Ballet** | 10:30am-12:00pm | Linda Gelinas | |
Company** | 12:30-2:00pm | Various |
DRESS CODE
Our dress code is designed to prepare our students for success in class. It allows them to fully focus on their work in the studio, while providing instructors with a clear perspective on their alignment. Arriving in proper attire creates an atmosphere of professionalism and community while providing an opportunity to demonstrate respect for faculty and craft.
For the 2023-24 year, dancers may continue to wear black or navy leotards and tights that they already own as we transition to the new dress code. Please keep the approved styles in mind when purchasing new dancewear. The approved styles for each program are listed below.
Click here to download a pdf of the dress code.
HAIR
Dancers’ hair should be worn in a classical bun or pinned, clipped, or tied neatly and securely from the face.
WHERE TO BUY
Steps on Broadway partners with the dance manufacturers in NYC and all offer a generous discount to Academy students. You can find the required styles at On Stage Dancewear, Bloch, Capezio, and in the Steps Shop on the 3rd Floor.
Approved Styles
Wear Moi navy blue leotard in the following adult styles: Galate, Cabriole, Arabesque, Pirouette. Child styles: Galate, Lovina, Thalia, Candide. Bullet Pointe pull-on skirt in Navy. Body Wrappers Total Stretch Mesh tights (Style A45/C45.)
Wear Moi navy blue T-Shirt in Conrad or Alpin styles.
Ballet:
Option 1: Navy leotard, pink tights or tights to match complexion, ballet slippers, or pointe shoes to match tights. Navy pull-on skirt optional.
Option 2: Navy T-shirt, black leggings or pants, black socks, and black ballet slippers.
Tap:
Option 1: Navy leotard with black tights, shorts, pants, or leggings and black tap shoes.
Option 2: Navy T-shirt, black shorts or pants, black socks, and black tap shoes.
Jazz/Theater:
Option 1: Navy leotard with black tights, shorts, pants, or leggings.
Option 2: Navy T-shirt, black leggings, shorts or pants.
Shoes: Nude jazz shoes (Bloch Pulse to match complexion) for jazz and nude heels for theater. (LaDuca or Bloch Split Flex)
Modern/Contemporary:
Option 1: Navy leotard with black tights, shorts, pants or leggings, and bare feet or socks.
Option 2: Navy T-shirt, black leggings, shorts or pants, and bare feet or socks.
Hip Hop
All: Solid-colored top, shorts, leggings, or sweatpants with clean sneakers. No jeans.
UNDERGARMENTS
To minimize the visibility of lines under leotards and tights we recommend a neutral-colored seam-free brief or dance belt.
HANDBOOK
Click here to download the 2023-24 Pre-Professional Handbook
AUDITION AND REGISTRATION
AUDITION AND PLACEMENT
Pre-Professional Program (ages 10-18, by audition)
Please fill out this form and upload your photo and solo video. We will then contact you to schedule your live audition.
Solo videos can be a solo choreographed for you, a solo you created, or improvisation. It can be in any genre – whatever you feel best showcases you as a dancer! Solo videos should be between 1-3 minutes long.
If you have any questions about the program or the audition process, please email academy@stepsnyc.com
High School graduates, ages 18-28, please visit the Professional Training Programs at Steps on Broadway.
REGISTRATION AND TUITION
2023-2024
If you are interested in joining one of these programs, please visit review the Audition information above.
Students in the Pre-Professional division will be sent registration materials upon their acceptance into the program.
Registration Requirements
- All classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis
- Annual Registration Fee: $65 (valid Sept – Aug)
- All registrations will be done online. We will not be accepting mailed forms or checks.
Registration is not considered final until payment has been processed.
Refunds
- Full tuition will be refunded only if written notification from the parent is received 24 hours PRIOR to the first class. A 75% refund, less total cost of all classes taken, will be granted before October 10, 2023. No refunds will be granted after that date, unless the program has been cancelled. Registration and all additional fees are non-refundable.
- Steps on Broadway reserves the right to provide virtual classes in lieu of In-Studio classes should conditions warrant doing so.
2023-2024 Tuition
Level | Full Year Tuition |
---|---|
1 | $7,616.00 |
2 | $8,840.00 |
3 | $9,282.00 |
4 | $9,957.75 |
5 | $11,436.75 |
6 | $11,436.75 |
Other Fees:
Costume Rental Fee (charged for Winter Concert and Spring Concert): $40 per class
Recital Fee (charged for Winter Concert and Spring Concert): $100 per student
Annual Registration Fee: $65 (valid Sept – Aug)
Recital and Costume Fees will be charged on
November 1 (Winter Show) and March 1 (Summer Show)
Registration Requirements
Costume Rental Fee (charged for Winter Concert and Spring Concert): $40 per class
Recital Fee (charged for Winter Concert and Spring Concert): $100 per student
Recital and Costume Fees will be charged on
November 1 (Winter Show) and March 1 (Summer Show)
Registration is not considered final until payment has been processed.
Looking to dance over the Summer? We offer Summer Intensives!
MORE INFORMATION
DANCE EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
The Dance Excellence Scholarship provides exceptional dancers, ages 10-18, with an opportunity to pursue their dreams by training in the Pre-Professional division of the Steps Youth Programs. For more information CLICK HERE.