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.

Click here to download the 2023-24 Pre-Professional Handbook

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.

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

1. All classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis
2. Annual Registration Fee: $65 (valid Sept – Aug)
3. 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

1. 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.
2. Steps on Broadway reserves the right to provide virtual classes in lieu of In-Studio classes should conditions warrant doing so.

2023-2024 Tuition

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)

→ Financial Aid Information

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!

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.