Auditions for the Steps Repertory Dance Ensemble were held on September 8th with callbacks on September 23rd. Over 80 dancers auditioned during the first round with 20 dancers returning for call backs. This year's judges included: Alex Tressor, Jason Winters, Karen Gayle and Wes Veldink.

Congratulations to the 2007-2008 Ensemble:

Mariana Cardenas
Marquis Cunningham
Drew Franklin
Consuela Y. Holmes
Lindsey Kelley
Yesid Lopez
Amanda Mattar
Jaqlin Paige Medlock
Lara Jean Mummert
Shane Rutkowski
Shannan Elaine Smith
Mindy Upin

Choreographers for this year's Ensemble include Jason Winters and Wes Veldink.

Open to all interested artists

Nov 3 & 4 @ 8pm
Application Deadline: Oct 22

The Lab Series provides an opportunity for artists from all venues to experiment with the elements necessary to create a specific and unique work of art. The creator will be able to "test" the results by receiving CONFIDENTIAL, written, feedback from audience members on their perceptions of, and reactions to, the work.

Additional Labs are scheduled for:
February 2 & 3
April 5 & 6

Pre-Professional Program (ages 7-18)
The Pre-Professional Program Registration Deadline has been extended one extra week:
New Deadline is now Wednesday October 17th, 2007.
All registrations must be submitted by this date!

Technique Program (ages 6-18)
Please click on schedule of classes

Young Dancer Program (ages 2-5)
Bring a Friend to Class Week
During the Week of October 28- November 3 all young dancers are invited to bring a friend to class.

Registration information & application form are available on our website.

Please contact The School at Steps' office with any questions: (212) 874-3678

Master Classes
Chet Walker: through 10/12, Adv Int Theater Dance, Mon/Wed/Fri 2:30-4:30pm
Tony Stevens: 10/15-11/30, Adv Int Theater Dance, Mon/Wed/Fri 2:30-4:30pm

Ballet
Guest Artist Gelsey Kirkland: Int Adv Pro Ballet, 10/08-10/12, Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 10:00-11:30am; 10/15-10/19, Mon-Fri 10:00-11:30am; 10/13 & 10/20, Sat 2:30-4:00pm & 12/3-12/31, Mon-Fri 10:00- 11:30am

Jazz, Modern, Theater Dance, Street Styles
New Class! Michelle Barber: Int Contemp Jazz, Tue 11:30-1:00pm
New Classes! Jason Winters: Int Contemp Jazz, Thu 11:30-1:00pm, Fri 7:45-9:15pm & Sun 2:30- 4:15pm
New Time! Sarah Eyde: Adv Beg Jazz, Sun 3:30-5:00pm
New Time! Matt Williams: Int Theater Dance, Mon/Wed 11:30-1:00pm
New! Jeff Shade: Int Jazz, Mon/Wed 7:30- 9:15pm
New Time! Richard Pierlon: Int Jazz, Mon/Wed 4:00-5:45pm & Sat 4:00-5:30pm
New Times & Levels! Scott Thompson: Beg Theater Dance, Sat 1:00-2:30pm

Tap
New Class! Gil Stroming: Adv Rock Tap, Wed 7:45-9:15pm
New Classes! Claudia Rahardjanoto: Beg Tap, Thu 2:30-4:00pm; Adv Beg Tap, Tue 2:30-4:00pm & Sun 2:00-3:30pm; Adv Int Tap, Sun 12:30-2:00
New Class! Bill Coates: Basic Tap, Tue 10:00- 11:30am, begins 10/16
New Times & Levels! Scott Thompson: Beg B'way Style Tap, Thu 10:00-11:30am & Int B'way Style Tap, Fri 11:30-1:00pm
Jeff Shade: Int Tap, Tue/Thu 6:00-7:30pm

Please check website for schedule updates

A GREAT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
$30.00 each

Work 8-10 hours per week at the studio in exchange for unlimited $3 regular classes and $8 Master classes!

*Serious dancers only*

*Minimum 3 month commitment required*

To schedule an interview, contact Kristi A. Sutton @ 212-874-2410