{"id":33155,"date":"2023-08-28T10:47:18","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T14:47:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stepsnyc.com\/academy-1\/?page_id=33155"},"modified":"2026-04-10T18:44:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:44:08","slug":"youth-division","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stepsnyc.com\/academy\/academy-classes\/youth-division\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Division"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"447\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-35547 size-large\" alt=\"Three happy Steps Youth Division dance students marching across the studio\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stepsnyc.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/SOBA2025-60-youth-header-1024x447.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stepsnyc.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/SOBA2025-60-youth-header-1024x447.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stepsnyc.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/SOBA2025-60-youth-header-300x131.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stepsnyc.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/SOBA2025-60-youth-header-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stepsnyc.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/SOBA2025-60-youth-header.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-black-background-color has-background-dim-20 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-large-font-size\" style=\"letter-spacing:2px\"><strong>YOUTH DIVISION<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center textoverlay has-white-color has-text-color\">ages 7-18<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading margintop0\">THE YOUTH DIVISION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading textoverlay\">Home for dancers to explore their passion in an enriching curriculum.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This program culminates in an end-of-year performance for friends and family.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column p-4 has-white-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#0e4d80;flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>DETAILS<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>AGES<\/strong><br>7-18<br>Based on dancer\u2019s age on September 8, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>OPEN<\/strong> <strong>ENROLLMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>CALENDAR YEAR<\/strong><br>September 8, 2025 to June 7, 2026<br>Enrollment Cut-off <br>January 26, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center white has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3c8302a938116e99b71e974754c521d\"><strong>FINANCIAL AID<\/strong><br><a href=\"\/academy\/financial-aid\/\">Click Here<\/a> to Learn more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">YOUTH DIVISION INFORMATION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading p-2 has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-64b636c479522f8bfef7f1e64b011e0c\" style=\"background-color:#0e4d80\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">2026\/27 CLASS SCHEDULE<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #0e4d81;background: #fff;padding: 4px\">AGES 7-9<\/h2>\n<table class=\"scheduleTable\" style=\"width:100%;max-width: 100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #272425;border-bottom: solid 1px #272425\">\n<td class=\"ctr\" style=\"color: #f5efe7;font-weight: bold\">Class<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\" style=\"color: #f5efe7;font-weight: bold\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">MONDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr><tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Beginner Ballet<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">4:00-5:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Intermediate Ballet<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">4:00-5:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Advanced Ballet<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">5:00-6:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">WEDNESDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Beginner Jazz &#038; Contemporary<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">4:00-5:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Advanced Jazz &#038; Contemporary<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">4:00-5:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Beginner Tap<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">5:00-6:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Intermediate\/Advanced Tap<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">5:00-6:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Hip Hop<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">5:00-6:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">THURSDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Intermediate Jazz &#038; Contemporary<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">4:30-5:30pm <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #0e4d81;background: #fff;padding: 4px\">AGES 10-12<\/h2>\n<table class=\"scheduleTable\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #272425;border-bottom: solid 1px #272425\">\n<td class=\"ctr\" style=\"color: #f5efe7;font-weight: bold\">Class<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\" style=\"color: #f5efe7;font-weight: bold\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">MONDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Intermediate\/Advanced Tap<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">4:00-5:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Beginner Contemporary<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">4:00-5:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Intermediate\/Advanced Contemporary<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">5:00-6:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">TUESDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Hip Hop<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">4:30-5:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">WEDNESDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Beginner Tap<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">4:00-5:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Beginner Theater Jazz<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">5:00-6:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">THURSDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Intermediate\/Advanced Ballet <\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">4:30-5:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Beginner Ballet<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">5:30-6:30pm<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\"><!--<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stepsnyc.com\/academy\/faculty\/emily-sarkissian\/\">Emily Sarkissian<\/a>--><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Intermediate\/Advanced Theater Jazz<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">5:30-6:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"color: #0e4d81;background: #fff;padding: 4px\">AGES 13 &#8211; 18<\/h2>\n\n<table class=\"scheduleTable\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #272425;border-bottom: solid 1px #272425\">\n<td class=\"ctr\" style=\"color: #f5efe7;font-weight: bold\">Class<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\" style=\"color: #f5efe7;font-weight: bold\">Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">MONDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Intermediate Ballet<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">5:00-6:30pm <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">TUESDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Beginner Ballet <\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">5:30-7:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">WEDNESDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Beginner Theater Jazz<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">6:00-7:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Intermediate\/Advanced Theater Jazz<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">6:00-7:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">THURSDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Advanced Ballet<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">5:30-7:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">SATURDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Intermediate\/Advanced Contemporary<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">10:00-11:30am<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\"> Beginner Contemporary <\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">11:30am-1:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr style=\"background: #f5efe7;border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td style=\"color: #0e4d81;font-weight: bold\" colspan=\"4\">SUNDAY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Intermediate\/Advanced Tap<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">11:00am-12:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Beginner Hip Hop<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">11:00am-12:30pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Intermediate\/Advanced Hip Hop<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">12:30-2:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom: solid 1px #777777\">\n<td class=\"ctr\">Beginner Tap<\/td>\n<td class=\"ctr\">12:30-2:00pm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading p-2 has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-051b268bba1d242803165733e51e1303\" style=\"background-color:#0e4d80\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">DRESS CODE<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our dress code is designed to prepare our students for success in class. It allows them to<br>fully focus on their work in the studio, while providing instructors with a clear perspective<br>on their alignment. Arriving in proper attire creates an atmosphere of professionalism and<br>community while providing an opportunity to demonstrate respect for faculty and craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stepsnyc.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/Steps-Academy-Dress-Code.pdf\">Click here<\/a><\/strong> to download a pdf of the dress code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HAIR<\/strong><br>Dancers&#8217; hair should be worn in a classical bun or pinned, clipped, and tied securely away<br>from the face. No loose or dangling jewelry is allowed in class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHERE TO BUY<\/strong><br>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.stepsnyc.com\"><strong>shop.stepsnyc.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UNIFORM STYLES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wear Moi Navy Leotard<\/strong> <br>Adult: Galate, Cabriole, Arabesque, Pirouette<br>Child: Galate, Lovina, Thalia, Candide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wear Moi Navy Shirt<\/strong><br>Conrad or Alpin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Body Wrappers Tights<\/strong><br>Total Stretch Back-Seam Mesh Tights (A45)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Ballet<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option 1: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uniform Leotard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pink or flesh tone uniform tights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pink or flesh tone ballet slippers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional: Navy Bullet Pointe Skirt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Option 2<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uniform Shirt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black tights, leggings, or pants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black socks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black ballet slippers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Tap<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uniform Leotard or Uniform Shirt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black shorts, pants or leggings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black tap shoes and socks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Jazz\/Theater:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uniform Leotard or Uniform Shirt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black shorts, pants or leggings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bloch Pulse flesh tone jazz shoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Modern\/Contemporary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Uniform Leotard or Uniform Shirt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Black shorts, pants or leggings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bare feet or socks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Hip Hop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solid-colored top<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shorts, pants or leggings (no jeans)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean sneakers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>UNDERGARMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For young dancers, regular underwear is fine. 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We will not be accepting mailed forms or checks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancestudio-pro.com\/online\/stepsacademy\">REGISTER HERE!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the home page of the<strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dancestudio-pro.com\/online\/stepsacademy\">Parent Portal<\/a><\/strong>, click Register for Classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the program you are interested in\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Youth Division (Ages 7-18)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the box next to each class to enroll then press Submit at the bottom of thepage\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Note: Students taking 4 or more hours per week receive a volume discount which applies on the checkout page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finish registration and payment to receive a confirmation email\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are in need of a monthly payment plan, please email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:sara@stepsnyc.com\"><strong>sara@stepsnyc.com<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to request one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Registration is not considered final until payment has been processed.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Refunds<\/strong><br>Prior to Sept. 8, 2025 \u2013 90% Refund of Tuition <br>Sept. 8, 2025 to Jan. 26, 2026 \u2013 50% Refund of Tuition <br>After Jan 26, 2026 \u2013 No Refunds Granted<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading p-2 has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a507a0f4844276bd511e9c5b347f05fa\" style=\"background-color:#0e4d80\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">FURTHER YOUR TRAINING<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For dancers who are interested in a more rigorous dance training schedule, the The Steps on Broadway Academy offers the Pre-Professional program. 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