{"id":33191,"date":"2023-08-28T11:24:10","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T15:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stepsnyc.com\/academy-1\/?page_id=33191"},"modified":"2026-04-10T18:51:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T18:51:29","slug":"first-steps-division","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stepsnyc.com\/academy\/academy-classes\/first-steps-division\/","title":{"rendered":"First Steps Division"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FIRST STEPS DIVISION<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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The First Steps Division<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Igniting the joy of movement in the tiniest dancers!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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The First Steps Division is dedicated to helping the tiniest dancers ignite a passion for movement and storytelling. Students will learn the basics of ballet, jazz, and tap in an environment that encourages play, curiosity, and discovery. Interpretive dance and creative movement games teach young dancers poise, along with the fundamentals of pattern recognition and coordination. Throughout the semester, students will develop crucial motor skills, learn to express themselves creatively, and build connections with peers. We offer a variety of classes to best introduce dancers of all ages to our curriculum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New York State and New York City Child Welfare laws mandate that parents or caregivers of children up until age 6 must be on the premises when the children are in class and\/or in the building. Children ages 0-24 months must have a parent or caregiver in the studio with them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

DANCE WITH ME<\/strong> – Dance with me is designed to engage both the dancer and a parent or guardian. This class, created for children age 2-4, provides an empowering and inclusive space where families can support children in connecting, learning, and having fun through dance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DISCOVER<\/strong> – “Discover” is a class created for dancers age 3-4 that introduces the fundamentals of dance in various styles. The class structure focuses on building foundational skills and exploring artistry while helping prepare the dancer for the next steps in their dance journey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EXPLORE<\/strong> – “Explore” expands the dancer’s knowledge of tap, ballet, and jazz and allows students to focus on the proper technique needed in more advanced classes. Dancers age 5-6 will focus on strengthening their dance abilities while embracing creative movement and artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each program is grouped by age at the season start date (September 8, 2025).<\/p>\n\n\n\n