Spring Registration Details

You must register again to continue taking classes at Steppin' Out following January 14th.

Here's what will happen:

-On January 3rd, Steppin' Out will email a special link to all currently enrolled families. To continue in your existing class, follow the link to register. If you don't register by January 6th, your spot may be taken by another student.

-On January 6th, Steppin' Out will send our January newsletter with registration links, allowing the Steppin' Out community to register for any remaining spots in classes (whether or not they were enrolled for fall).

-On January 9th, any remaining spots will be opened to the general public.

2017 Performance Information:

-Registering for the spring semester allows you to attend nineteen weeks of classes. Students who wish to participate in the performance (which we highly encourage) will be billed a $30 performance fee in March (discounts are available for multiple dancers from the same family), which replaces any ticket costs for their family. Additionally, students who elect to perform will need to purchase costumes (which generally run around $40-50/child/class). 

Spring Semester General Information:

Our spring semester will be nineteen weeks, from January 17th through May 27th , and will focus on preparation for the annual performance. 

Spring tuition breaks down as follows:

19 classes x $14/class + a non-refundable $10 registration fee per class: $276/class for the spring semester. (As always, should payment ever be a problem, please contact Angela.) 

We will maintain discounts for multiple classes or siblings as follows:

• For two classes or two dancers per family: 10% off the semester
• For three classes or three dancers per family: 15% off the semester
• For four classes or four dancers per family: 20% off the semester
• For five classes or five dancers per family, 25% off the semester, etc.

Please note that multi-class discounts are only available when paying for multiple classes in the same transaction. Additional classes added later will be discounted (second class 10% off, third class 15% off, etc.) but the earlier classes will not be retroactively discounted.

New Techniques + Steppin' Out November Newsletter

Now that Halloween has passed, our students are busy working on new techniques in class. They'll continue to develop their movement vocabulary through the end of the semester in mid-January. While students may be sad to see their pumpkin dances go, there are new treats in store; the winter season is full of themes just perfect for dancing.

WINTER CAMP

Looking for childcare over winter break? Hoping for an enriching, movement-filled school holiday for your child? Just want to get a little extra shopping done? Whatever the reason, Steppin' Out has you covered. Come take advantage of our magical winter days packed full of delightful, age-appropriate activities and surprises. Best of all, our camp is completely flexible: enroll only in the days you prefer. Your camper will learn new skills like baking, yoga, and sewing, all while having fun and enjoying new experiences in dance. Learn more or request dates on our Winter Camp page.

MOVEMENT OF THE MONTH: POINT YOUR TOES, BATMAN!

The most beautiful dancing can look "unfinished" if our feet aren't working in coordination with our bodies. A great way to emphasize this is to have your dancers try skipping across the floor without pointed toes. Sometimes doing the "wrong" thing helps us notice how great it feels when we do it correctly. After a few rounds of dangling toes, your dancers will be ready to point 'em like a ballerina.

DANCE IN THE NEWS

This American Ballet Theater Corps ballerina brought Aunt Viv's moves from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to life for Halloween: Watch Erica Lall set the "barre" high.

QUICK TIP

Reward stickers from the end of class clogging up your dance bags? Buy a tiny notebook or journal and let you children fill pages full of stickers they can look back on for years to come.

Halloween + Establishing Routines + Steppin' Out October Newsletter

Teacher Zoe has arrived. For those of you who haven't had a chance to meet her, that's her "in action" at the top of this newsletter. We're so thrilled to have her join the Steppin' Out family.

We also thought it was only fair to mention that this fall has so far been one of the easiest transitions we've had to date. Keep doing what you're doing to support your child in settling into a routine with class. We've been establishing those "how to take a class" skills like waiting in line and standing at the barre, but now that the newness is over, we've moving into our introduction to choreography section with Halloween dances (complete with props!). Speaking of Halloween, your dancers are welcome to come in costume during the week of 10/25-10/29.

FREE TRIAL CLASS
Our early morning weekday classes still have a few open spots, so we're holding an open house so new families can see what we do. Please spread the word:

Sunday, October 23rd at Steppin' Out Studio
10-10:45 for ages 2-3
11-11:45 for ages 4-5

Classes are limited to fifteen students (sign up required) and are for students who are new to Steppin' Out and Music for Aardvarks.

Each class offers 20 minutes of creative moment, yoga, and scarf or ribbon dancing taught by Teacher Angela as well as 20 minutes of music instruction from Bay Area Parent Best Music Class Winner Music for Aardvarks, featuring original music created for the diverse urban student. 

New students can sign up here. Thanks for spreading the word!
 
MOVEMENT OF THE MONTH: CARTWHEEL
Take advantage of SF's annual "summer in October"--the best place to practice cartwheels is in the grass. Younger dancers start by simply planting their hands flat against the ground and hopping their legs over. As dancers gain coordination, they can lift their legs higher and eventually straighten them (with pointed toes). Teaching your dancer opposition (pushing down with the hands while reaching up with the toes) will help with balance.

DANCE IN THE NEWS
We already knew that dance is attractive, but these song birds took it even further: the blue-capped cordon-bleu use "tap dancing" to attract mates!

QUICK TIP
If your child is still feeling apprehensive about being on the dance floor without you, establish a special signal to let her know you're watching and approving, like waving two fingers or blowing a kiss.

Welcome back + Dance Attire + Steppin' Out September Newsletter

We at Steppin' Out would like to send a huge thank you to our community for being so amazing during out new registration process. We know there were a lot of changes this year, some of which we weren't ourselves aware of till the last minute, but you handled them like champs. Thank you!

We're thrilled that we'll be seeing all of you at the studio very soon. Classes begin Tuesday, September 6th. We know you likely have a lot of questions, so please read on for more information: 

WAITING LIST & OPEN CLASSES
Looking for a new class? On the waiting list? Here is a list of classes that currently have at least one spot--please spread the word--and if you are on the waiting list for a class that becomes open, we will contact you immediately.

• Tuesday 9:30 a.m.Tap/Pre-ballet/Tumbling ages 2.5-3.5 with Teacher Angela 
• Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Tap/Ballet/Tumbling I with Teacher Angela 
• Tuesday 3 p.m. Jazz ages 7-10 with Teacher Angela 
• Tuesday 5 p.m.Special Needs Creative Movement ages 7-10 with Teacher Olivia 
• Tuesday 5 p.m. Preteen/Teen Tap/Jazz Intermediate 11 ages 9-13 with Teachers Angela and Dora
• Wednesday 10:30 a.m. 
  Tap/Ballet/Tumbling I with Teacher Angela 
• Wednesday 5 p.m. Ballet Intermediate I ages 7-10 with Teacher Jordan

View all of our classes here.

NEW CLASS POLICIES
This year we've updated some of our class policies, especially about viewing. Please read our new policies here (and feel free to get in touch with any questions or comments).

DANCE ATTIRE
The first day of class can be stressful enough without worrying about clothing and shoes! Here are some tips to get your dancers dressed and ready:

Shoes:

If you are buying new shoes, please buy black tap shoes and pink ballet shoes for girls and black dance shoes for boys. For teens, please buy black tap and jazz shoes, pink or nude ballet shoes, and nude character shoes (if needed). If you already have shoes or find some second hand, any color is fine!

We do have some tap and ballet shoes in the shoe bin for you to use on a first come, first served basis. If you find a pair that fits, feel free to take it. If you've outgrown an old pair, we'd love your old shoes back so that another student might benefit from them. 

Otherwise try:

• Discount Dance for flat-rate shipping for shoes and other dance needs. New customers can get 8% off with code TP115042
• Payless on Mission at 22nd (ballet or jazz shoes)
• Chloe's Closet in Bernal (second-hand dance shoes)
• San Francisco Dance Wear on Mission at 3rd (a bit pricer but they have everything)

Clothing: 

• Discount Dance also offers clothing. (New customers can get 8% off with code TP115042)
• Target has a dance section
• Sears also offers dance and active wear
• eBay and craigslist are good sources for second-hand dance attire

MOVEMENT OF THE MONTH: RELEVE
Children naturally love to go up on their toes, so sometimes a very simple way to get them excited for dance class is to have them practice rising up at home. Remember not to go all the way up on the toes--simply lift the heels in demi pointe while the toes stay down. Most dance movement comes from opposition, so teach your children to push down into the floor in order to rise up tall. Lifting their bellies up and in and standing up straight will also help them find that dancer's grace.

DANCE IN THE NEWS
Did you know that Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez is joining this coming season of “Dancing with the Stars”? We at Steppin' Out are thrilled we don't have to stop watching her!

PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR CLASS SUCCESS
Read up on our top five tips for class success (not just for dance class!)

QUICK TIP
Talk to you dancers about what to expect in class. Whether it's their first time or 7th season, all dancers benefit from being mentally prepared before walking in the door.

Fall 2016 registration is now open!

All summer, you've been waiting, we've been waiting, and finally it's time to register for fall. We've missed you and we can't wait to see you in the studio after Labor Day.

For performance year 2016-17, we're launching a new registration system. Students will register for either fall or spring or both. Our fall semester will be seventeen weeks between September 6, 2016 and January 14, 2017 and will focus on developing a movement vocabulary. Spring semester will run from January 17, 2016 through May 27th and will focus on preparing for the annual performance. (Students continuing into spring will need to register for the spring semester in early January.) Additionally, this year you are welcome to join any open class as long as you adhere to the prerequisites. The only exceptions are classes that require audition or placement, for which you will request the class and Angela will approve you.

Our classes fill up quickly, so don't wait. View our schedule and register today:

—>Register now

—>View our fall class schedule and prerequisite policy.

—>View an announcement about the 2016-17 teachers that links to teacher bios (we have two new teachers for fall!).

—>Review our tuition and policy information. (As always, should finances present an obstacle to your participation in Steppin' Out, please simply contact Angela: Angela@steppinoutsf.com.)

—>Have questions? Need help? Contact us!

We can't wait to begin the Steppin' Out 2016-17 season! 

Announcing Steppin' Out 2016-17 Teaching Staff

Steppin' Out Dance Studio is thrilled to welcome Zoe Swenson-Graham and Dora Donovan, who will be teaching alongside returning teachers Jordan Drew and Oliva Lei Byers-Straus and studio owner and director Angela Rose Dorantes during the 2016-17 season.

Zoe Swenson-Graham

ZOË SWENSON-GRAHAM returned to the states in 2015 after living in London for nearly seven years, where she worked as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Most recently, she performed as Velma in West Side Story with the Mountain Play, and choreographed the fights for the production. She appeared in the world premiere of Arches, Balance and Light at Ross Valley Players and Peter Pan with the Mountain Play.  Before leaving London, she performed in the leading role in the English Premiere of Neil LaBute’s Autobahn at The Kings Head Theatre, London. Other London credits include: Our Town (Emily). The Trojan Women (Helen), The Toll (Edinburgh Festival), and Twelfth Night (Viola). Zoe received an Off-West End Best Actress nomination for At the Broken Places, a new American play that premiered in London in 2011. Zoe graduated from the University of Southern California and has served as a dance and stage combat choreographer and teacher around the UK, including at the Royal Opera House, Soho Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Southwark Playhouse and the British American Drama Academy. London dance choreography credits include: The Producers, A Chorus Line and Company. Zoe recently finished filming the horror film Lasso. 

Dora Donovan

DORA DONOVAN has dreamed of becoming a performer since she was a little girl. She started dancing, singing and acting at Kid Stock Inc., where she also found her passion for teaching dance. Growing up, she took classes at Steppin Out from the ages of five to fifteen, where her love of dance grew. Dora also did musical theater at Riordon High School during her high school years, where she was involved in all the musicals, including Anything Goes, West Side Story and Jesus Christ Superstar. Dora was lucky enough to be "dance captain" for two out of the four shows. Her favorite show was Anything Goes because she got to strengthen her tap skills and had fun at the same time. Besides musical theater, Dora was also involved in the Dance Ensemble at Mercy High School where she took tap, jazz, ballet and hip hop.  Dora may be a familiar face to returning students at Steppin' Out as she has been running the front desk and subbing classes for the past two years. She has now been given a wonderful opportunity to teach her own classes and couldn't be more excited to give back to the community.

For the 2016-17 season, Dora will be teaching on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Olivia Lei Byers-Straus

After spending a year watching and dancing from the sidelines while her big sister took classes, OLIVIA LEI BYERS-STRAUS officially began dancing at Steppin' Out when she was three years old, studying ballet with Avilee Goodman and tap with Angela Dorantes.  She is currently a member of the Special Needs Company at Steppin' Out, taking classes twice a week and performing at the annual showcase.

While attending Ruth Asawa School of the Arts High School, Olivia studied dance with Elvia Marta and performed in the musicals Wedding Singer and Seussical.  When she was a freshman she performed in Carnival at Riordan High School.  For many summers she performed with KidStock, a musical theater camp.  When she got too old to be a camper, she worked as an assistant to Angela, choreographing and teaching dances to the younger children.

After graduating from SOTA, Olivia moved to Los Angeles to participate in Pathway at UCLA, a 2-year post-secondary program, from which she earned her certificate in June 2015.  Now she's happy to be back in San Francisco, living in an apartment in Laurel Heights and teaching Steppin' Out's creative movement class for children with disabilities, which allows her to share her love for dance with her young students.

Jordan Drew

JORDAN DREW began her dance training under the tutelage of the late Timothy M. Draper at the Draper Center for Dance Education in Rochester, New York. While training, she was awarded many prestigious honors, including the 2002 Hope Award and 2004 Top 12 Finalist at the Youth America Grand Prix Finals in New York City, as well as scholarships to both the American Ballet Theater Summer Intensive and the Paris Opera Ballet School. In 2008, Ms.Drew was selected as an Honorable Mention Scholarship winner in the Young Arts program from the National Foundation for the Advancement of the Arts. She rose to the rank of soloist in the Rochester City Ballet, performing in such classical works as the Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Firebird, as well as original works by Edward Ellison and Imna Rubio Tomas. A principal role was created for Jordan in the World Premier of Correspondence by Robert LaFosse. She continued her training at Alonzo King's LINES Ballet Training Program in San Francisco, California from 2008-2010, where she danced repertory by Alonzo King, Kara Davis, Gregory Dawson, Yannis Adoniou, Carmen Rozestraten, Keelan Whitmore, Robert Moses, and Maurya Kerr.

In 2011, Jordan, along with five others, was chosen by Alonzo King to attend the internationally acclaimed Monaco Dance Forum in Monte Carlo. There they performed an original piece created for them by Mr. King. In the spring of 2012, she went to Denver to dance with Dawson/Wallace Dance Project, where she was named a Principal Dancer. In July 2012 Jordan and five other dancers performed in the dance video Aloft choreographed by Yuri Zhukov, which was named the best dance video by Dance Magazine in November 2012. Jordan now dances for dawsondancesf under the directorship of Gregory Dawson.

For the 2016-17 season, Jordan will be teaching on Wednesdays.

Angela Rose Dorantes

Beginning at the age of four, ANGELA ROSE DORANTES studied tap, ballet, and tumbling at Betty May Studio with teachers Eileen Baldwin, Avilee Goodwin, June Sturn and Betty May herself. Over the course of the next 15 years, Angela spent more time in the studio than at home, studying her craft and working as demonstrator, assistant teacher, and eventually head instructor.

Angela also trained with Jacques d’Amboise and Emily Keeler with the Event of the Year’s 1986  Jump Team at the San Francisco Opera House and under Elvia Marta at San Francisco School of the Arts, where she was honored with the S.O.T.A. Dance Achievement Award in 1993. Since 1994 Angela has worked as the dance director for Kid Stock Inc., a musical theater program for children, and in 2001 trained the Pop Warner Brown Bombers dance team taking 3rd place in the 2001 National Dance competition. She has also performed with a number of Bay Area dance troupes. 

Angela completed Foundation training with Shana Meyerson in Spring 2013 and is certified through mini yogis to teach yoga to children ages 3-11.  Angela founded Steppin’ Out Dance with Avilee Goodwin in 1995, and became the studio’s sole director in 2010. She is thrilled to continue passing on the gift of dance as well as serve the community that has given so much to her over the years.

Preview our Fall Schedule!

Registration for Fall 2016 will open on Wednesday, August 10th at 10 a.m., so please take a peak at our fall class schedule. Also please note that our tuition, payment structure and policies are changing this year; please visit our tuition and policies page for more information. We can't wait to see you in the studio this fall!

It's Showtime! + Steppin' Out June News

It’s showtime! Whether you’re a current Steppin’ Out family, an alumni, a supporter, or part of the larger Steppin’ Out community, you are cordially invited to Steppin’ Out’s 2016 Student Showcase THIS Saturday and Sunday at Mission High School. It's going to be amazing. Performances will be held as follows:

Saturday, June 4th, 11 a.m. Showcase I
Saturday, June 4th, 4 p.m. Advanced Showcase
Sunday, June 5th, 11 a.m. Showcase II

Flowers will be available for purchase at the performance.

For information on which classes perform at which showcase, please click here. Also please note that there are no tickets for any of these shows. Just show up and enjoy. We’ll see you there.

ALL THE PERFORMANCE INFO YOU NEED
Please make sure you know which performance your dancers are performing in; see below for the schedule, hair & make up guidelines, and other important information. Dancers should arrive 45 minutes prior to their performance time with hair and make up already done. Remember that dancers should eat a healthy breakfast and please make sure your dancers know that butterflies in their tummies are perfectly normal—they just mean excitement!

Performance Schedule
Hair & Make Up Guidelines for Dancers
Venue Info
Costume List
Song List

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We still need a parent or two to sit with each class with dancers ages nine and younger during the performance. If you can volunteer, please email Angela: angela@steppinoutsf.com

NO DVDS: PERFORMANCE VIDEOS ONLINE!
This year instead of selling physical DVDs, we’ll provide each enrolled student with a code to access the video of the performance on Vimeo. We’ll be handing out those codes during the final week of class. If you won’t be attending, email Leila for the code: leila@steppinoutsf.com. The edited videos will be available after June 25th.

JUNE CLASSES AND SUMMER CLOSURE
Please remember that there will be no studio classes on Saturday, June 4th, as Steppin’ Out will be performing that day. (Note that even if it isn’t your performance time, you are welcome  and encouraged to come and watch and support the other dancers.) We will hold other regularly-scheduled classes up through Tuesday, June 14th. (Note that students will be charged only a half-month’s tuition for the month of June.) Beginning Wednesday, June 15th, the studio will be closed for summer break. Keep an eye on your inbox for your enrollment invitation for the 2016-17 season at the start of August.

MOVEMENT OF THE MONTH: A DANCER’S WALK
Our dancers have been practicing all year to be ready for the moment they dance on stage…but are they ready to walk on? Sometimes our most graceful movers can look less than graceful when assuming their places. Have your dancer practice a slow, purposeful walk with upright posture, pointed toes, and a lifted belly. That way all of our dancers can be ready when they hear their teachers whisper, “places!”

DANCE IN THE NEWS: ELVIA MARTA RETIRES
Steppin' Out owner and director Angela Dorantes' high school dance teacher, Elvia Marta, has retired from the Ruth Asawa San Francisco School of the Arts, where she has been with the dance department since its inception. We'd like to share The Chronicle's moving tribute to her work. Angela calls Marta "a pivotal person in my life, a huge influence, and a friend to this day." We at Steppin' Out wish Marta success and joy in the next stage of her journey.

DISNEY MUSEUM DANCE IN ANIMATION EVENT
Two members of our Special Needs Dance Company who volunteer at the Walt Disney Family Museum turned us on to this cool upcoming event: “Got No Strings”: History of Dance in Animation with Frank Gladstone happens on Saturday, June 11th at 1 p.m. Click here for more information.

QUICK TIP: FINDING YOUR PLACE
If you lose your place in the song while performing, just listen! The music will tell you what to do.

Performance Hair & Make Up Information

Make Up:

We ask students to wear stage makeup during the performance so they don't appear washed out by the lights on stage. Below is a helpful guide to determine how much make up your dancer should wear:

ages 2.5-5: lipstick or lip gloss and blush

ages 6-8: lipstick or lip gloss, blush, and a small amount of eye make up

ages 9-12: lipstick, blush, and eye make up

ages 13-up: lipstick, blush, eye shadow, eyeliner, and mascara

*all boys should wear blush so they don't look like ghosts on stage

Students are welcome to wear more makeup than listed for each age group. Make up can be in any color you choose.

Hair:

Students must have their hair combed the day of the show. Unless their teacher has a specific requirement for their particular song, students may wear any hairstyle they desire (but should take into consideration any costume accessories such as hats or crowns when choosing a style). Please note that Wednesday 5 p.m. front room "little swans" must wear their hair in a bun during their ballet performance.

Reminder: Dress Rehearsal THIS weekend!

Just a reminder that this Saturday we will have no classes at the studio. Instead, all classes will meet on either Saturday or Sunday for dress rehearsal. 

Please check the schedule for your dancer's call time and day:
http://www.steppinoutsf.com/news/2016/4/3/steppin-out-dress-rehearsal-info-2016

Dress rehearsal (and the performance) will be at Mission High School:
http://www.sfusd.edu/en/schools/school-information/mission-high-school.html

For dress rehearsal, your child should wear her/his complete costume; however, there is no need for formal hair or make up. Please also bring a sweatshirt for waiting between stage practices.

COSTUME PICK UP
If you don’t yet have your costume, Angela will be at the studio on Thursday from 3:30-7:00 p.m. for anyone who wants to pick up (costumes must be paid for first). And she’ll also bring all remaining costumes to dress rehearsal for payment/pick up. Please see the complete costume list here: http://www.steppinoutsf.com/news/2016/5/1/steppinout-costume-price-list-for-2016

SCHEDULE CHANGES
NO STUDIO CLASSES this weekend! Steppin' Out staff will be running the dress rehearsal at Mission High School both Saturday and Sunday, so regular classes are suspended. We are OPEN Memorial Day weekend so please make very effort to come for this final rehearsal before the performance. On Saturday, June 4th, there will be NO STUDIO CLASSES as staff will be at Mission High for the performances. The week after our performance will be our last week of class at the studio. We’ll celebrate and have a wonderful wrap-up class together.

Costumes, Songs, & More + Steppin' Out May News

Big news: costumes have arrived! Our dancers are being fitted in class now if they haven't been already. Click here for costume information. Your child may bring her or his costume home once the costume and the performance fees have been paid; please pay at the front desk. As always, if ever a fee poses a problem for your family, simply email Angela: Angela@steppinoutsf.com.

In other news: this is it! We're in our final month of rehearsing before it's show time. Please make every effort to be there for each class and don't forget about the dress rehearsal (click here for schedule information).

MOVEMENT OF THE MONTH: TAKE A BOW
Before you know it, your dancers will be facing stage lights and curtains as they debut the dances they've put so much time and energy into learning. After we finally see their grand performances, we'll want to show them how much we appreciated them...but are your dancers ready to take a bow? A graceful dancer's bow is not hard to learn, but it does require practice. Have your dancer stand nice and tall with two feet together and then bend at the hips, sweeping both hands back.

Some classes may be using the curtsey instead of the bow. For this, dancers place one foot behind the other and sweet both arms gracefully behind them. Advanced dancers may drop their heads during their bow and can practice maintaining balance during this moment. Practicing at home is not only fun, it also helps our dancers get ready for their big moments!

THANK YOU FOR SPONSORING A DANCER!
We really appreciate the families who have offered to cover costume or performance fees for other families who might need a little help. Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community.

TIGHTS
Whether you need white, pink, or nude, we have you covered with high-quality tights in every size for just $5 a pair. Check which tights you need for your particular costume and then stop by the front desk for as many pairs as you like. (Not just for the performance--because they are higher quality than the standard "Target" pairs, our tights make great practice tights throughout the year as well.)

SHARE THE NEWS
Might someone else in your family enjoy getting our newsletter as well? Have her or him visit our home page and click on the "subscribe to our newsletter" button on the left side. Subscribing is quick and easy! To make sure these messages don't get stuck in spam, ask all family members to add "angela@steppinoutsf.com" to their email address book.

DANCE IN THE NEWS: PRINCE'S PASSING
This month we wanted to honor the incredible musician who contributed so much to the world of dance. Here are some tributes to this amazing legacy. 

QUICK TIP: LISTEN!
Practicing choreography at home is very important, but for those times when you can't, at least listen to your music as often as possible. Here's a list of this year's music so you can find your songs.

Steppin' Out 2016 Song List

Saturday 9:00 (front)
By the Beautiful Sea­ (Christy Minstrels)
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot bikini­ (Brian Hyland)

Saturday 9:00 (back)
A Spoon Full of Sugar­ (Julie Andrews)
Singin’ In the Rain­ (Musical & Movie Music 4 Kids)

Saturday 10:00 (front)
Honey Honey­ (Feist)
You’re Never Fully Dressed without a Smile (­Alicia Morton, Cast Version, Annie Soundtrack)

Saturday 10:00 (back)
Linus & Lucy­ (Vince Guaraldi Trio)
Super Rad and Awesome Mix­ Custom music mix (please see Krystal to get a copy)

Saturday 11:00 (front) and Thursday 4:00 (front)
Respect­ (Aretha Franklin)
I Won’t Grow Up­ (Cathy Rigby)

Saturday 11:00 (back)
Hit the Road Jack­ (Ray Charles)
All that Jazz (edited)­ (Chicago The Musical, Broadway Cast)

Saturday 12:00 (front)
Call Me Maybe (­Carly Rae Jepsen) 
Surfin’ Safari­ (The Beach Boys)

Saturday 12:00 (back)
same, same, different ­(See Krystal)
These Boots are made for Walking­ (Nancy Sinatra)

Tuesday 9:30
Animal Fair ­Four Baby Bumblebees (Dance Album with Various artists) 
Do­Re­Mi­ (Julie Andrews)

Tuesday 10:30
Let’s Go Fly a Kite­ (The Tiny Boopers)
When the Red, Red, Robin Comes Bobbin Along­ (Dean Martin)

Tuesday 4:00 (front)
Bumble Bee Boogie­ (Linda Arnold)
Bunny Rabbit Blues­ (Blue Series Dance Album)

Tuesday 4:00 (front)
A Spoon Full of Sugar­ (Julie Andrews)
Singin’ In the Rain­ (Musical & Movie Music 4 Kids)

Tuesday 5:00 (front)
Quiet as a Mouse (­Laura Doherty)

Tuesday 5:00 (back)
You Can’t Stop the Beat (edited) ­(Hairspray original soundtrack
Puttin’ On the Ritz­(Erving Berlin)

Wednesday 9:30
Quiet as a Mouse (­Laura Doherty)

Wednesday 10:30
Be Our Guest­ (Beauty and the Beast Soundtrack)
When I See an Elephant Fly­ (Linda Arnold)

Wednesday 4:00 (front)
Hard Knock Life (edited)­ (Annie)
I See the Light­ (Tangled Soundtrack)

Wednesday 4:00 (back)
I Wanna Be Like You­ (Animation Soundtrack, Jungle Book) 
The Adams Family Theme­ (Vic Mizzy)

Wednesday 5:00 (front)
Dance of the Little Swans from “Swan Lake” ­(Classic Fantasy 11)

Wednesday 5:00 (back)
Good to Be Alive (Hallelujah) (­Andy Grammer, NOW 57)

Wednesday 6:00
Work Song (­Hozier)

Thursday 9:30
Animal Fair­Four Baby Bumblebees (Dance Album with Various artists) 
Do­Re­Mi­ (Julie Andrews)

Thursday 4:00 (front)
Respect­ (Aretha Franklin)
I Won’t Grow Up­ (Cathy Rigby)

Thursday 4:00 (back)
King of New York­ (Newsies Ensemble)
Touch the Sky­ (Julie Fowlis, Brave Soundtrack)

Thursday 5:00 (front)
By the Beautiful Sea­ (Christy Minstrels)
Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot bikini­ (Brian Hyland)

Thursday 5:00 (back)
A Brand New Day/Try Everything­ Custom mix (The Wiz/Zootopia)

Steppin’ Out Costume price list for 2016

Saturday 9:00 (front) $35
Tap & ballet:
Yellow swim suit top, polka dot skirt, and black and white polka dot headband (bare legs). It’s fine to wear a nude or black leotard under your costume if you feel more comfortable.

Saturday 9:00 (back) $45
Tap & ballet:
Pink sequin dance dress with sparkle headband.
Dancers will need white tights (tights for sale at the front desk).

Saturday 10:00 (front) $48
Tap: Teal leotard with black skirt and gold sequin belt
Ballet: Teal leotard with water color wrap skirt and sea weed arm bands
Dancers will need skin color tights (dance tights will be for sale at the front desk).

Saturday 10:00 (back) $45
Tap: Sequin top and blue skirt
Hip Hop: Sequin top, cargo pants and white hat
Dancers will need skin color tights and provide your own short shorts to go under your skirt.

Saturday 11:00 (front) $45
Tap: Turquoise leotard with silver sequin skirt Ballet: Turquoise leotard with white ballet skirt
Dancers will need white tights.

Saturday 11:00 (back) $50 (ladies)
Tap & Jazz: Red sequin dance dress add headband for jazz
Quinn: Please get black slacks, red tie/bow tie, black hat; shirt can be black or white
Ladies will need nude colored tights (dance tights for sale at the front desk).

Saturday 12:00 (front) $20 (this is only for the shirt)
Jazz (ladies): Pink fringe shirt * must provide your own black bottom (pants, shorts, or skirt) 
Jazz (men): provide your own white collared button down shirt
Tap: Wearing the same black bottoms as jazz, add a Hawaiian shirt or dress.
Must provide your own black bottoms and Hawaiian shirt or dress.

Saturday 12:00 (back) $70
Modern: Dance Paws (modern dance shoes), leotard, shorts, black dress and wig (wigs are on loan from Krystal)
Tap: GoGo dresses and boots (on loan from Steppin’ Out)
Dancers will need nude tights or bare legs.

Tuesday 9:30 $32
Tap & Ballet: light blue leotard and tri colored tutu with hair bow. Dancers will need white tights.

Tuesday 10:30 $32 (girls) $25 (boys)
Tap & Ballet: Girls­Red leotard with sparkled tutu. Boys­ red metallic shirt (please provide your own black pants).
Dancers will need white tights.

Tuesday 4:00 (front) $35
Tap: Black skirted leotard, striped leg warmers and bee antennae. 
Ballet: Same black skirted leotard with bunny ears and tail.
Dancers will need white tights.

Tuesday 4:00 (back) $45
Tap & ballet: Pink sequin dance dress with sparkle headband.
Dancers will need white tights.

Tuesday 5:00 (front) $10
Girls: Light green shirt with sequin heart Boys: Light green shirt with sequin wrist cuffs

Tuesday 5:00 (back) $50
Jazz: Powder blue 60’s dress
Tap: must provide your own black bottom, white shirt and tie for “Puttin’ On the Ritz” (styled any way you like!)
Dancers will need to provide their own black shorts and nude tights/or bare legs (tights are for sale at the front desk)

Wednesday 9:30 $20
Paint splattered shirt and orange or Pink tutu/shorts

Wednesday 10:30 $40 girls and $28 boys
Tap & Ballet: Girls­ Purple leotard and white sparkle skirt. 
Boys­ Silver vest (please provide your own black pants).
Girls will need white tights.

Wednesday 4:00 (back) $40
Tap & Ballet: Black leotard and silver striped tutu.  Dancers will need white tights.

Wednesday 4:00 (front) $40.00
Tap & Ballet: Lavender dance dress and hair clip.  Dancers will need white tights.

Wednesday 5:00 (front) $45
Ballet: White leotard, white romantic tutu, ballet pink tights and a feather headband

Wednesday 5:00 Jazz $25
Red with print romper

Wednesday 6:00 Ballet $15
Burgundy dress and bare legs (if you are more comfortable with tights that’s fine just make sure they are your skin color).
You will need to provide a black leotard or black shorts & black cami to go under your dress.

Thursday 9:30 $32
Tap & Ballet: light blue leotard and tri colored tutu with hair bow.  Dancers will need white tights.

Thursday 4:00 (front) $45
Tap: Hot Pink leotard with silver sequin skirt Ballet: Hot Pink leotard with white ballet skirt
Dancers will need white tights.

Thursday 4:00 (back) $40
Ballet: Fuchsia dance dress
Tap: white collared shirt, knickers (short pants), and hat and red suspenders (hat and suspenders are on loan from Steppin’ Out)
Dancers will need white tights to wear for both tap and ballet.

Thursday 5:00 (front) $35
Tap & ballet:
Yellow swim suit top, polka dot skirt, and black and white polka dot headband (bare legs). It’s fine to wear a nude or black leotard under your costume if you feel more comfortable.

Thursday 5:00 (back) $10 (ladies and men)
Each dancer will have a different colored shirt. Dancers will need to provide their own black pants, shorts, or skirt.

Dress Rehearsal Schedule + Steppin' Out April News

Let's get excited about this year's performance (which is fast approaching). Read on for information about our dress rehearsal schedule and other performance-related news (and if you missed the special performance email, you can still view it here).

As we gear up for the show, please make every effort to attend each class as we are in a critical period of not only learning choreography but also learning how to work and perform together as a group. Also, costumes are starting to arrive and classes will be fitted as soon as they do. We'll post costume prices shortly. Finally, please note that performance fees are due at this time. As always, if ever a fee poses a problem for your family, simply email Angela: Angela@steppinoutsf.com

DRESS REHEARSAL NEWS
The dress rehearsal schedule is now complete and posted on our website. Please make a note of your dancer's call times and remember to bring a sweater and a water bottle to the dress rehearsal.

MOVEMENT OF THE MONTH: POINT YOUR TOES!
Often our dancers have everything going for them: broad smiles, expressive movements, deep focus--but we still want the icing on the cake. Teach your dancers to point their toes! Here's how: practice sitting on the floor point with extended legs and point and flex the feet so your dancers can feel the difference. Once that feels comfortable, try jumping from first position and pointing toes in the air. More advanced dancers can point their toes while doing a cartwheel (other opportunities for "finished toes" include tendus, passés, or grand battments).

SPECIAL NEEDS DANCE COMPANY PERFORMS MAY 7th!
Treat yourself to an extra performance by Steppin' Out dancers and enjoy a beautiful day in Golden Gate Park. On Saturday, May 7th, our Special Needs Company with be performing at the Band Concourse at 1 p.m. as part of the Support for Families with Disabilities Event "Access to Adventure." Don't miss it!

SPONSOR A DANCER?
If you'd like to help support a family for whom purchasing a costume or paying the performance fee might be challenging, please contact Angela: Angela@steppinoutsf.com.

DANCE IN THE NEWS: BAY AREA DANCE WEEK
Don't let the kids have all the fun--why not take advantage of Bay Area Dance Week to try an adult class for free? The 18th annual Bay Area Dance Week, a vibrant celebration featuring 400+ free events including classes, performances, open rehearsals, lecture demonstrations runs runs April 22-May 1, 2016. There's even a Kick Off Event on Friday, April 22 in Union Square Park, SF. To learn more, visit the BADW website.

QUICK TIP: FIGHT STAGE FRIGHT: TALK TO YOUR DANCERS
Now is a good time to raise the topic of performing on stage so that our dancers can get used to this idea well before the curtain rises.

Steppin' Out Dress Rehearsal Info 2016

For Saturday June 4th, 2016 Performers on Saturday May 21st

9:30-10:30 a.m.:

Tuesday 9:30 Animal Fair/Do‐ Re‐ Mi
Thursday 9:30 Animal Fair/Do‐Re‐Mi
Thursday 5:00 (front studio) By the Beautiful Sea/Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

10:30‐11:30 a.m.:

Tuesday 4:00 (front studio) Bumble Bee Boogie/Bunny Rabbit Blues
Tuesday 10:30 Let’s Go Fly a Kite/When the Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob Bobbin’ Along

11:30‐12:30 p.m.:

Tuesday 4:00 (back studio) Singin’ in the Rain/Spoon Full of Sugar
Thursday 4:00 (front studio) Respect/I Won’t Grow Up

12:30‐1:30 p.m.:

Thursday 4:00 (back studio) King Of New York/Touch the Sky
Tuesday 5:00 (back studio) Puttin’ On the Ritz/You Can’t Stop the Beat

1:30‐2:30 p.m.:

Tuesday 5:00 (front studio) TBD (to be determined)
Thursday 5:00 (back studio) Brand New Day‐Try Everything
Saturday 12:00 (front studio) Surfin’ Safari/ Call Me Maybe

For Sunday June 5th, 2016 Performers on Sunday May 22nd

9:30-10:30 a.m.:

Saturday 9:00 (front studio) By the Beautiful Sea/Yellow Polka Dot Bikini
Saturday 9:00 (back studio) Singin’ in the Rain/Spoon Full of Sugar
Wednesday 9:30 Quiet as a Mouse

10:30‐11:30 a.m.:

Saturday 10:00 (front Studio) You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile/Honey
Saturday 10:00 (back Stduio) Linus and Lucy/Hip Hop
Wednesday 10:30 Be Our Guest/When I See an Elephant Fly

11:30‐12:30 p.m.:

Saturday 11:00 (front studio) Respect/I Won’t Grow Up
Saturday 11:00 (back studio) Hit the Road Jack/All that Jazz

12:30‐1:30 p.m.:

Wednesday 4:00 (front studio) Hard Knock Life/I See the Light
Wednesday 4:00 (back studio) The Adams Family/I Wanna Be Like You
Wednesday 5:00 (front studio) Little Swans

1:30‐2:30 p.m.:

Wednesday 5:00 (back Studio) Good to Be Alive
Wednesday 6:00 (back Studio) Ballet
Saturday 12:00 (back studio) These Boots Were Made for Walkin’/The Wig dance