This month, many of our students are learning winter-inspired choreography in the studio. We want to invite you to join us for a parent observation week December 12-17! If you can make it to the studio during your dancer's class time, we'd love for you to see what we've been working on.
WINTER HOLIDAY CLOSURE
We will be closed from December 19-January 2 for winter break, but don't forget to come back to class in January! Our fall semester extends through the end of January.
DECEMBER MASK POLICY
Masks will continue to be optional for vaccinated students, parents, and teachers through the end of December.
WINTER CAMP!
Steppin' Out will be offering two weeks of winter camp in December for kids ages 6-12! Join Angela & Pearl for a fun filled winter camp experience with some dance & yoga, arts & crafts, baking, and more! Learn more and register now.
SPRING CLASS REGISTRATION
Our spring semester, which culminates in a recital performed by all students, will run from February 1st through the end of May. The spring class schedule will be the same as our fall offerings. Families who are currently enrolled in classes will be given priority registration during the period of January 2nd-8th, so please mark your calendars. We will open registration for all newsletter subscribers interested in available spots starting on January 9th.
HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES
Mark Foehringer's Nutcracker Sweets is a wonderful performance that is truly accessible for all ages! Teacher Emily and 12 students from Steppin' Out will be performing in this 50-minute family favorite at the Cowell Theater in Fort Mason, December 3-18.
San Francisco Ballet's The Nutcracker is really special, but we recommend this performance for children over the age of 5 who can sit quietly without disturbing anyone for two hours. Teacher Angela recommends waiting until your dancer is at least 7 to attend this performance.
ODC's The Velveteen Rabbit is colorful dance production based on the classic children's book by Margery Williams. This show is great for the whole family!
MOVEMENT OF THE MONTH: TRIPOD
Sit on your knees and place your head and hands on the ground. Your hands should be directly underneath your elbows, not in line with your head—you should be able to see your hands in front of you. Place your right knee on your right tricep and do the same with your left knee. Bring your feet together.
The best place to try this is on a rug or mat but if you only have hard floors at home, you can always fold up a sweatshirt to go under your head, and hands can be placed directly on the floor. A pillow is too squishy and doesn't support the neck, so refrain from using a pillow. We do not recommend this move for children under the age of 5.