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PRE-PROFESSIONAL

ages 10-18

The PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION

Training for aspiring professional dancers that builds strong technique and promotes artistic excellence.

The Steps on Broadway Academy’s Pre-Professional Division offers intensive training for aspiring young dancers in an environment that fosters artistic excellence, technical strength, and a strong sense of community. Students in this program engage in a rigorous and diverse dance curriculum designed to prepare them for the demands of the dance industry.

Graduates emerge with the skills, discipline, and versatility needed to continue their training at top college dance programs and conservatories, or to launch professional careers in concert dance, commercial work, and on Broadway.

Pre-Professional Select Study has been designed for our students ages 14-18 who have achieved an advanced level of proficiency. This program offers a full array of Pre-Professional level classes taught by our Pre-Professional faculty and is joined by audition only. Although there is no minimum class requirement, students are encouraged to study multiple styles to maximize their progress. Those training in Select Study will have the opportunity to perform in our Winter Starlight, Spring Fling, and Spring Illuminate Concerts throughout the season.

DETAILS

AGES
10-18

ENROLLMENT

CALENDAR YEAR
September 8, 2025 to June 7, 2026

INFORMATION

PREPARATORY A

Class Time
MONDAY
Modern A 5:00-6:30pm
Ballet A 6:30-8:00pm
TUESDAY
Ballet A 4:30-6:00pm
Pre-Pointe A 6:00-6:30pm
Hip Hop A 6:30-8:00pm
THURSDAY
Tap A 4:30-6:00pm
Jazz A 6:30-8:00pm
FRIDAY
Ballet A 4:30-6:00pm
Pre-Pointe A 6:00-6:30pm

PREPARATORY B

Class Time
MONDAY
Modern B 5:00-6:30pm
Ballet B 6:30-8:00pm
TUESDAY
Ballet B 4:30-6:00pm
Pointe B 6:00-6:30pm
Hip Hop B 6:30-8:00pm
THURSDAY
Jazz B 6:30-8:00pm
FRIDAY
Ballet B 4:30-6:00pm
Pointe B 6:00-7:00pm
SATURDAY
Tap B 9:30-11:00am
Ballet B 11:00am-12:30pm
Pointe B 12:30-1:00pm

ADVANCED C

Class Time
MONDAY
Tap C 5:00-6:30pm
Ballet C 6:30-8:00pm
TUESDAY
Ballet C 4:30-6:00pm
Pointe C 6:00-6:30pm
Hip Hop C 6:30-8:00pm
WEDNESDAY
Modern C 5:00-6:30pm
Ballet C 6:30-8:00pm
THURSDAY
Ballet C 4:30-5:30pm
Pointe C/D 5:30-6:30pm
Pas Rehearsal* 5:30-6:30pm
Jazz C 6:30-8:00pm
FRIDAY
Theater C 4:30-6:00pm
Guest Artist Residency 6:00-7:30pm
SATURDAY
Company Warmup 9:45-10:45am
Company Rehearsal 10:45am-12:45pm
Company Rehearsal 1:30-3:30pm
Jack Cole Technique & Rep* 3:45-5:00pm
Modern Rep* 3:45-5:00pm
Pas De Deux* 3:45-5:00pm
*By Faculty Invitation Only

ADVANCED D

Class Time
MONDAY
Tap D 5:00-6:30pm
Ballet D 6:30-8:00pm
TUESDAY
Ballet D 4:30-6:00pm
Pointe D 6:00-6:30pm
Hip Hop D 6:30-8:00pm
WEDNESDAY
Modern D 5:00-6:30pm
Ballet D 6:30-8:00pm
THURSDAY
Ballet D 4:30-5:30pm
Pointe C/D 5:30-6:30pm
Pas Rehearsal* 5:30-6:30pm
Jazz D 6:30-8:00pm
FRIDAY
Theater D 4:30-6:00pm
Guest Artist Residency 6:00-7:30pm
SATURDAY
Company Warmup 9:45-10:45am
Company Rehearsal 10:45am-12:45pm
Company Rehearsal 1:30-3:30pm
Jack Cole Technique & Rep* 3:45-5:00pm
Modern Rep* 3:45-5:00pm
Pas De Deux* 3:45-5:00pm
*By Faculty Invitation Only
PREPARATORY A
Class Time
MONDAY
Modern A 5:00-6:30pm
Ballet A* 6:30-8:00pm
TUESDAY
Ballet A* 4:30-6:00pm
Pre-Pointe A* 6:00-6:30pm
Hip Hop A 6:30-8:00pm
THURSDAY
Tap A 4:30-6:00pm
Jazz A 6:30-8:00pm
FRIDAY
Ballet A* 4:30-6:00pm
Pre-Pointe A* 6:00-6:30pm

* Required Courses

PREPARATORY B
Class Time
MONDAY
Modern B 5:00-6:30pm
Ballet B* 6:30-8:00pm
TUESDAY
Ballet B* 4:30-6:00pm
Pointe B* 6:00-6:30pm
Hip Hop B 6:30-8:00pm
THURSDAY
Jazz B 6:30-8:00pm
FRIDAY
Ballet B* 4:30-6:00pm
Pointe B* 6:00-7:00pm
SATURDAY
Tap B 9:30-11:00am
Ballet B* 11:00am-12:30pm
Pointe B* 12:30-1:30pm

* Required Courses

ADVANCED C
Class Time Faculty
MONDAY
Ballet C* 4:00-5:30pm Michelle Cave
Pointe C* 5:30-6:30pm Michelle Cave
Jazz 5:00-6:30pm Krystyna Resavy
TUESDAY
Hip Hop 4:30-6:00pm Frida Molina
Ballet/Pointe C* 5:30-7:00pm Rebecca Tsivkin
WEDNESDAY
Open Adv/Int Ballet* 4:45-6:15pm Espen Giljane
Contemporary* 6:00-7:30pm Savannah Cobb
THURSDAY
Ballet C* 4:30-6:00pm Michelle Cave
Variations C* 6:00-7:00pm Michelle Cave
Tap 6:00-7:30pm Karilyn Surratt
FRIDAY
Ballet C* 4:30-6:00pm Sophie Alpern
Ballet/Pointe C* 6:00-7:00pm Sophie Alpern
Theater 6:00-7:30pm Audrey Latif/Danielle Diniz
SATURDAY
Ballet C* 10:00-11:30am Kate Loh
Pointe C* 11:30am-12:30pm Kate Loh
Modern* 12:45-2:15pm Oliver Tobin/Linda Kent
Pas De Deux (Invitation Only)* 3:45-5:00pm Daniel Ulbricht/Leslie Browne
SUNDAY
Men’s Class* 11:00am-12:30pm Daniel Ulbricht
Ballet Repertory (Invitation Only)* 12:30-2:30pm Guest Artists

* Classical Track Courses

ADVANCED D
Class Time Faculty
MONDAY
Open Adv/Int Ballet* 4:45-6:15pm Espen Giljane
Jazz 5:00-6:30pm Krystyna Resavy
TUESDAY
Hip Hop 4:30-6:00pm Frida Molina
Ballet D* 6:00-7:30pm Daniel Ulbricht
Pointe D* 7:30-8:30pm Daniel Ulbricht
WEDNESDAY
Ballet/Pointe D* 4:30-6:00pm Sophie Alpern
Contemporary* 6:00-7:30pm Savannah Cobb
THURSDAY
Ballet D* 5:30-7:00pm Daniel Ulbricht
Variations D* 7:00-8:00pm Leslie Browne
Tap 6:00-7:30pm Karilyn Surratt
FRIDAY
Ballet D* 4:30-6:00pm
Leslie Browne
Ballet/Pointe D* 6:00-7:00pm Leslie Browne
Theater 6:00-7:30pm Audrey Latif/Danielle Diniz
SATURDAY
Modern* 12:45-2:15pm Oliver Tobin/Linda Kent
Ballet/Pointe D* 2:15-3:45pm Leslie Browne
Pas De Deux (Invitation Only)* 3:45-5:00pm Daniel Ulbricht/Leslie Browne
SUNDAY
Men’s Class* 11:00am-12:30pm Daniel Ulbricht
Ballet Repertory (Invitation Only)* 12:30-2:30pm Guest Artists

* Classical Track Courses

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 a clear perspective on their placement andalignment. Arriving in proper attires creates an atmosphere of professionalism and community whileproviding an opportunity to demonstrate respect for the faculty and our craft.

Click here to download a pdf of the dress code.

HAIR
Dancers’ hair should be worn in a classical bun or pinned, clipped, and tied securely away
from the face. No loose or dangling jewelry is allowed in class.

WHERE TO BUY
Steps on Broadway partners with all of the dance manufactures here in NYC and each offers a generous discount to Steps on Broadway Academy students. You can find the required styles at On Stage Dancewear, Bloch, Capezio, and in the Steps Shop on the 3rd Floor or online at shop.stepsnyc.com.

UNIFORM STYLES:

  • Wear Moi Navy Leotard
    Adult: Galate, Cabriole, Arabesque, Pirouette
    Child: Galate, Lovina, Thalia, Candide
  • Wear Moi Navy Shirt
    Conrad or Alpin
  • Body Wrappers Tights
    Total Stretch Back-Seam Mesh Tights (A45)

Ballet:

Option 1:

  • Uniform Leotard
  • Pink or flesh tone uniform tights
  • Pink or flesh tone ballet slippers/pointe shoes
  • Optional: Navy Bullet Pointe Skirt

Option 2:

  • Uniform Shirt
  • Black tights, leggings, or pants
  • Black socks
  • Black ballet slippers

Tap:

  • Uniform Leotard or Uniform Shirt
  • Black shorts, pants or leggings
  • Black tap shoes and socks

Jazz/Theater:

  • Uniform Leotard or Uniform Shirt
  • Black shorts, pants or leggings
  • Bloch Pulse flesh tone jazz shoes
  • LaDuca or Bloch Split Flex flesh tone character shoes

Modern/Contemporary:

  • Uniform Leotard or Uniform Shirt
  • Black shorts, pants or leggings
  • Bare feet or socks

Hip Hop

  • Solid-colored top
  • Shorts, pants or leggings (no jeans)
  • Clean sneakers

UNDERGARMENTS
For young dancers, regular underwear is fine. As dancers get older we want to minimize the visibility of lines under leotards and tights and recommend a neutral colored seam free brief or dance belt.

AUDITION AND REGISTRATION

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.

2025-2026

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: $80 (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
Prior to Sept. 8, 2025 – 90% Refund of Tuition
Sept. 8, 2025 to Jan. 26, 2026 – 50% Refund of Tuition
After Jan 26, 2026 – No Refunds Granted

2024-2025 Tuition

LevelFull Year Tuition
A$10,098
B$10,497
C & D$12,673
Select StudyVaries by Schedule

Other Fees:

PrePro Performance Fee: $100 per student per semester
PrePro Costume Rental Fee: $45 per class

→ Financial Aid Information

Registration is not considered final until payment has been processed.

Looking to dance over the Summer? We offer Summer Intensives!

MORE INFORMATION

The Dance Excellence Scholarship provides exceptional dancers, ages 14-18, with an opportunity to pursue their dreams by training in the Pre-Professional division of the The Steps on Broadway Academy. For more information CLICK HERE.