Steps Conservatory

Students take 12 technique classes per week plus master classes, daily rehearsals, vocal, acting, and other enrichment workshops. Each student, with the guidance of the Program Director, will design an individual course of study comprised of mandatory and elective classes, as well as specific workshops and classes created exclusively for the program.

MANDATORY CLASSES

Technique classes are taught by Steps’ faculty and guest artists.

• Ballet: Kurt Froman, Heather Hawk, Karin Averty, Michelle Cave, Lonne Moretton, Espen Giljane, Elena Kunikova
• Contemporary Ballet: Juan Rodriguez
• Contemporary/Modern: Jolea Maffei, Max Stone, Karen Gayle, Mindy Jackson, Tiffany Rea-Fisher
• Theater Dance/Jazz/Commercial Dance: Richard Pierlon, Al Blackstone, Nick Palmquist, Debbie Roshe, Dana Moore, Billy Griffin
• Tap: Germaine Goodson, Andrew Black, Randy Skinner, Alex MacDonald, Kat Ponza, Lynn Schwab
• Various Hip Hop, World Dance, and Stretch & Strengthening classes

PERFORMANCE ENRICHMENT CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

• Acting & Vocal for Dancers
• Audition Preparation & Industry Training Workshops: Resumes, reels, headshots, websites, agent & casting director panels
• Composition/Choreography
• Performance Skills
• Dance History
• Improvisation
• Repertory from various disciplines

PERFORMANCE

• 6-10 hours of rehearsal per week
• Students perform repertory taught by guest artists numerous times a semester
• Student Choreography Showcase