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Each May, Steps celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage month by illuminating vibrant voices within our dance community. Immerse yourself in both in-person and virtual classes led by leading AAPI artists.  Steps is committed to bringing the best AAPI performers, educators, and choreographers, who have shaped the dance world into the inclusive and diverse tapestry we cherish, into our studios.

Guest • Tuesday, May 19 • 5:30-7:00pm

RAMITA RAVI Add/Int Commercial Jazz

  • So You Think You Can Dance (Season 14)
  • One of the first South Asians in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Ensemble
  • Other  credits include feature film Spinning Gold, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, TNT’s “I Am The Night” Premier, and more

More about Ramita Ravi →

Guest • Thursday, May 21 • 10:30am-12:00pm

TAMII SAKURAI Beg Tap

  • Tap City Youth Ensemble
  • New York City cast for the long-running Off-Broadway show STOMP
  • Worked with numerous leading tap dancers including Barbara Duffy, Derick K. Grant and Caleb Teicher, and more

More about Tamii Sakurai →

Guest • Thursday, May 21 • 12:00-1:30pm

TAMII SAKURAI Int Tap

  • Tap City Youth Ensemble
  • New York City cast for the long-running Off-Broadway show STOMP
  • Worked with numerous leading tap dancers including Barbara Duffy, Derick K. Grant and Caleb Teicher, and more

More about Tamii Sakurai →

Guest • Friday, May 22 • 3:30-5:00pm

GEORGINA PAZCOGUIN Int/Adv Ballet Unbound

  • The Rogue Ballerina
  • Broadway Cats, On the Town, Formerly NYCB soloist
  • Evergreen AAPI Trailblazer

More about Georgina Pazcoguin →

Guest • Saturday, May 23 • 2:45-4:15pm

MILES YEUNG Int/Adv Contemporary

  • Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group
  • Credits include Stacey Tookey’s Still Motion, Helen Simoneau Danse, national tours with Brian Sander’s JUNK, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and more
  • Seen in music videos with Tierra Whack and Sapphira Cristál

 

More about Miles Yeung →

Spotlight • Saturday, May 23 • 5:30-7:30pm

NORBERT DE LA CRUZ III Adv/Int Contemporary

  • Former soloist with Ballet Torino, Aszure Barton & Artists, Metropolitan Opera, and Complexions
  • Created original works for Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, New York City Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, Hubbard Street II, BalletX, among others
  • Awards and accolades include a Princess Grace Foundation-USA award in choreography, Alvin Ailey New Directions Choreography Lab, Joffrey Academy of Dance’s Winning Works

More about Norbert De La Cruz III →
The last 15 min of the class will be filmed
In-Studio Virtual

Spotlight • Saturday, May 23 • 6:00-8:00pm

BO PARK Int/Adv Street Jazz

  • Danced under world renowned choreographers Keone and Mari, Brian Friedman, Kyle Hanagami, and more.
  • Founded Shinsa the Collective
  • Received a residency from ArtX in New York City to extend Shinsa’s latest show called “LIMBO: The Echo”

More about Bo Park →
The last 15 min of the class will be filmed
In-Studio Virtual

Guest • Tuesday, May 26 • 5:30-7:00pm

RAMITA RAVI Add/Int Commercial Jazz

  • So You Think You Can Dance (Season 14)
  • One of the first South Asians in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Ensemble
  • Other  credits include feature film Spinning Gold, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, TNT’s “I Am The Night” Premier, and more

More about Ramita Ravi →

Guest • Friday, May 29 • 4:00-5:30pm

MILES YEUNG Int/Adv Contemporary

  • Reggie Wilson/Fist and Heel Performance Group
  • Credits include Stacey Tookey’s Still Motion, Helen Simoneau Danse, national tours with Brian Sander’s JUNK, Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and more
  • Seen in music videos with Tierra Whack and Sapphira Cristál

 

More about Miles Yeung →

Spotlight • Saturday, May 30 • 5:30-7:3opm

CHRISTINE SIENICKI Int/Adv Jazz

  • Dance with the Radio City Rockettes for 21 seasons
  • Film appearances include, Tick, Tick… Boom!Isn’t It RomanticBetter Nate Than EverThe Kitchen
  • Appeared on late night shows such as, Late Night with Jimmy FallonThe Late Show with Stephen ColbertLast Week Tonight with John Oliver and has been seen on every major morning show in NY

More about Christine Sienicki →

Past teachers have included

YUE YIN
ALEX WONG
AKINA KITAZAWA
KARLA PUNO GARCIA
PETER CHU
MILES YEUNG
PLU SAYAMPOL

BO PARK
BOBBY AMAMIZU
JARYD FARCON
JONATHAN LEE
YUKA KAMEDA
NORIKO HARA
HITO STAR

VIVE KHAMSINGSAVATH
JoANN M HUNTER
RAMITA RAVI
NORBERT DE LA CRUZ III
CHRISTINE FLORES
AMANDA LINDAMOOD
LAINIE SAKAKURA