Female dancer in flowing dark skit leaping, arms raised, towards the left of the frame on a stage lit with purple light, she is nearly in silhouette

YOUTH DIVISION

ages 7-18

ABOUT YOUTH DIVISION

The Youth Division offers students ages 7-18 an enriching curriculum that allows them to explore their passion for dance under the direction of our world-renowned faculty. Whether a student elects to take one class or more, we are fully invested in creating a rich learning experience that promotes artistic excellence, strong technique and sense of community.

This program culminates in an end of year performance for friends and family. There are no pre-requisites or minimum class requirements.

DETAILS

AGES
7-18

OPEN ENROLLMENT

CALENDAR YEAR
September 11-June 10

SCHOLARSHIP
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YOUTH DIVISION INFORMATION

CLASS SCHEDULE

AGES 7-9

Class Day Time Faculty
BALLET
Beginning Ballet Monday 4:00-5:00pm Emily Sarkissian Full
Beginning Ballet Monday 4:00-5:00pm Martha Chapman
Intermediate Ballet Thursday 4:30-5:30pm Lizzy Supan
Advanced Ballet Monday 4:00-5:00pm Amanda Lindamood
Advanced Ballet Friday 5:00-6:00pm Sophie Alpern
HIP HOP
Beginning Hip Hop Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm Tiffini Jones
JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY
Beginning Jazz & Contemporary Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm Savannah Cobb
Intermediate Jazz & Contemporary Thursday 4:30-5:30pm Krystyna Resavy
Advanced Jazz & Contemporary Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm Cori Swanson
TAP
Beginning Tap Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm Kat Steers
Intermediate Tap Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm Jeff Edmond
Intermediate/Advanced Tap Monday 5:00-6:00pm Christina Carminucci

AGES 10-12

Class Day Time Faculty
BALLET
Beginning Ballet Thursday 5:30-6:30pm Marcia Meade
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm Martha Chapman
HIP HOP
Hip Hop Wednesday 4:00-5:00pm Tiffini Jones
JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY
Beginning Jazz & Contemporary Monday 6:30-7:30pm Krystyna Resavy
Intermediate Jazz & Contemporary Thursday 5:30-6:30pm Krystyna Resavy
Advanced Jazz & Contemporary Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm Audrey Schultz/Danielle Diniz
TAP
Beginning Tap Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm Kat Steers
Intermediate Tap Saturday 10:00-11:00am Jeff Edmond
Intermediate/Advanced Tap Monday 6:00-7:00pm Christina Carminucci

AGES 13 – 18

Class Day Time Faculty
BALLET
Teen Beginning Ballet Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm Martha Chapman
Teen Intermediate Ballet Monday 6:30-7:30pm Lizzy Supan
Teen Advanced Ballet Thursday 5:30-6:30pm Lizzy Supan
HIP HOP
Teen Beginning Hip Hop Sunday 11:00am-12:00pm Eboni Osavio
Teen Intermediate/Advanced Hip Hop Sunday 12:15-1:15pm Eboni Osavio
JAZZ
Teen Beginning Jazz Monday 5:30-6:30pm Krystyna Resavy
Teen Intermediate Jazz Thursday 6:30-7:30pm Krystyna Resavy
Teen Advanced Jazz Wednesday 7:00-8:00pm Audrey Schultz/Danielle Diniz
MODERN & CONTEMPORARY
Teen Beginning Modern & Contemporary Saturday 10:30-11:30am Gabi Roller
Teen Intermediate/Advanced Modern & Contemporary Saturday 11:30am-12:30pm Gabi Roller
TAP
Teen Beginning Tap Sunday 11:00am-12:00pm Katharine Ponza
Teen Intermediate Tap Sunday 12:15-1:15pm Katharine Ponza
Teen Advanced Tap Sunday 1:30-2:30pm Katharine Ponza

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 Youth Division Handbook

REGISTRATION AND TUITION

2023-2024 Tuition

Hours per WeekFull Year TuitionHours per WeekFull Year Tuition
1$1,360.006$6,936.00
2$2,720.007$7,616.00
3$4,080.008$8,160.00
4$5,168.009$8,568.00
5$6,120.0010$8,840.00

Other Fees:

Recital Fee (charged November 1): $75 per student
Costume Fee (charged March 1): $70 per class
Annual Registration Fee: $65 (valid Sept – Aug)
Note: All additional items will appear as “Registration Fee” on the checkout screen

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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.

REGISTER HERE!

  • From the home page of the Parent Portal, click Register for Classes
  • Select the program you are interested in
    • Kids and Teens (Ages 7-18)
  • Check the box next to each class to enroll then press Submit at the bottom of thepage
    • Note: Students taking 4 or more hours per week receive a volume discount which applies on the checkout page
  • Finish registration and payment to receive a confirmation email
    • If you are in need of a monthly payment plan, please email sara@stepsnyc.com to request one

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.

FURTHER YOUR TRAINING

For dancers who are interested in a more rigorous dance training schedule, the Steps Academy offers the Pre-Professional program. For more information, click here