Steppin' Out Dance Studio

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697 South Van Ness Avenue

San Francisco, California 94110

44 programs

About Steppin' Out Dance Studio

Steppin' Out Dance Studio, located in vibrant San Francisco, California, has been a cornerstone of artistic expression and dance education since its inception in 1995. Carrying forward a rich legacy from the esteemed Betty May Dance Studios, which graced the Mission District since the 1930s, Steppin' Out is a proud San Francisco Legacy Business. Under the visionary leadership of founder Angela Rose Dorantes, a former student of Betty May herself, the studio offers a comprehensive program for students of all ages and levels. Angela Rose Dorantes brings extensive experience in Tap, Ballet, and Jazz, enriching the curriculum which now includes dynamic styles such as Hip Hop, Contemporary, Modern, Jazz, Musical Theater, and Barre. The studio's semesters run from September through May, focusing on building technique and performance skills, culminating in an exciting year-end showcase. Classes range from "Creative Movement" for the youngest dancers to advanced levels, with options for new students to schedule a placement class. The accomplished faculty includes Emily Hansel (Ballet, Contemporary), Claire Fisher-Mendez (Ballet, LINES Ballet Training Program graduate), Maya Agrawal (BFA in Dance, Contemporary, Modern, Ballet), Maya Mohsin (BFA in Dance, Pure Barre instructor), and Erin Coyne. Steppin' Out fosters a love for dance through imaginative exploration, performance opportunities, and a nurturing, inclusive environment, notably with its "danceABILITY" class for young adults with diverse abilities learning Tap and Jazz. The studio is dedicated to cultivating technique, grace, poise, self-esteem, and free self-expression within a supportive community.

Styles offered at Steppin' Out Dance Studio

Programs from Steppin' Out Dance Studio

44 programs available

Classes

Bring-a-Friend Day classes

Classes planned for participants who are nondancers, curious about dance, fans of dance, or even experienced dancers. A signed waiver is required.

November 3rd–8th
Nutcracker Dance

Our students are already looking forward to working on winter-themed choreography in their classes—many have already expressed their excitement for the return of the annual "Nutcracker Dance" with choreography set to Tchaikovsky's iconic orchestral work. Be sure to join us for Observation Week at the studio December 15-20.

Trial class
$20.00

Any student may take a single trial class for $20 for any class that we offer that is not already at maximum enrollment. A trial class can also be used as a placement class for any student age 8 or older who's interested in joining Steppin’ Out for the first time and wondering.

Friday tuition
$380.00

Intermediate I Tap/Ballet

For continuing students, this class moves at a faster pace and introduces a more complex movement vocabulary. Building on skills and positions learned in previous levels, students will deepen their technique with this focused, in-depth exploration of choreography.

Friday 4:00 - 5:00
Beginning III Tap/Ballet/Tumbling

For continuing students, this class moves at a faster pace and introduces a more complex ballet and tap vocabulary. Building on skills and positions learned in previous levels, students will deepen their technique with this focused, in-depth exploration of choreography.

Friday 4:00 - 5:00
Intermediate II Pop Jazz

Pop Jazz combines energetic rhythms and expressive movements of jazz with modern, upbeat pop music creating a fun and dynamic environment. We will focus on basic technique and vocabulary specific to jazz dance, and work on choreography in the context of contemporary, popular music.

Friday 5:00 - 6:00
Open Level Jazz

An introduction to jazz dance open to those with any level of dance experience. We will focus on basic technique and vocabulary specific to jazz dance, and work on choreography in the context of contemporary, popular music.

Friday 5:00 - 6:00
Monday tuition for a 45-minute or 1-hour class
$320.00

Open Level Creative Movement

Creative Movement is an imaginative and play-based dance class encouraging dancers to enjoy creative exploration and physical exercise. This class is for both new and returning dancers, and is designed to prepare students for a variety of techniques as they grow older.

Monday 4:00 - 4:45
Intermediate I/II Contemporary

Students with some experience will continue to explore technique and vocabulary specific to contemporary dance, touching on momentum, alignment, weight, space, and energy while emphasizing freedom, individuality, and creativity.

Monday 4:45 - 5:45
Saturday tuition for a 1.5-hour class
$494.00

Saturday tuition for a 1-hour class
$380.00

Beginning II Tap/Ballet/Tumbling

Students will continue to learn classic ballet and tap steps but are now ready also to learn simple choreography as well as clapping rhythm and singing while dancing. Creative movement and tumbling are also incorporated.

Saturday 10:00 - 11:00
Beginning I Tap/Ballet/Tumbling

While the focus continues to be on having fun, our dancers begin to learn more complex tap movements and formal beginning ballet, including basic ballet positions and vocabulary. Students will practice differentiating right from left and develop directional awareness as well as make different tap sounds and sing fun songs. The last few minutes of class will consist of some creative movement, tumbling, and yoga.

Saturday 10:00 - 11:00
Intermediate I/II Tap/Ballet

For continuing students, this class moves at a faster pace and introduces a more complex movement vocabulary. Building on skills and positions learned in previous levels, students will deepen their technique with this focused, in-depth exploration of choreography.

Saturday 11:00 - 12:00
Tap/Ballet Beginning IV

For the most experienced beginning-level students, this class moves quickly and features complex ballet and tap vocabulary that lead into longer combinations and rhythmic expression.

Saturday 11:00 - 12:00
Advanced Tap/Modern Jazz

For teens who have been invited to deepen their relationship to modern, contemporary, tap, and jazz in this fast-moving, advanced, and always exciting class. Students will improve their technique while learning fun choreography.

Saturday 12:00 - 1:30
Intermediate IV Tap/Jazz

For continuing students who are ready to take their skills to the next level. Featuring fun and exciting jazz and tap routines, this class will challenge our dancers to continue to grow while studying at a faster pace and preparing for the advanced level.

Saturday 12:00 - 1:00
Advanced Modern Jazz

Same as the above class (Advanced 12:00-1:30) but without the tap component.

Saturday 12:30 - 1:30
Pre-Tap/Ballet/Tumbling

Our youngest dancers begin to develop a movement vocabulary. Learn the basic ballet positions. Practice differentiating between right from left and develop directional awareness. Make different tap sounds and sing fun songs. The last few minutes of class will consist of some creative movement, yoga and tumbling.

Saturday 9:00 - 10:00
Thursday tuition
$380.00

danceABILITY Tap/Jazz

Students of all abilities will learn the movement vocabulary of tap and jazz in an inspiring and supportive environment. Focus is on both learning choreography and developing and showcasing the individual strengths of each dancer. The class will warm up the different muscle groups through stretching exercises and isolations. Body awareness and appreciation is celebrated.

Thursday 5:00 - 6:00
Intermediate III Contemporary

Students with a couple years of experience will continue to explore technique and vocabulary specific to contemporary dance, touching on momentum, alignment, weight, space, and energy while emphasizing freedom, individuality, and creativity.

Thursday 5:00 - 6:00
Intermediate IV Contemporary

Continuing students will advance their technique at a faster pace, touching on momentum, alignment, weight, space, and energy while emphasizing freedom, individuality, and creativity. Students will learn more advanced choreography plus receive an introduction to composition and improvisation.

Thursday 6:00 - 7:00
Tuesday tuition
$360.00

Beginning IV Tap/Ballet

For the most experienced beginning-level students, this class moves quickly and features complex ballet and tap vocabulary that lead into longer combinations and rhythmic expression.

Tuesday 4:00 - 5:00
Intermediate I Tap/ballet

For continuing students, this class moves at a faster pace and introduces a more complex movement vocabulary. Building on skills and positions learned in previous levels, students will deepen their technique with this focused, in-depth exploration of choreography in the context of more contemporary music.

Tuesday 5:00 - 6:00
Wednesday tuition for a 2-hour class
$532.00

Wednesday tuition for a 1.5-hour class
$494.00

Wednesday tuition for a 1-hour class
$380.00

Intermediate III Ballet/Jazz

Same as the above class (4:00-5:30 Intermediate III) but without the tap component.

Wednesday 4:00 - 5:00
Intermediate III Tap/Ballet/Jazz

For continuing students, this class moves at a faster pace and introduces a more complex movement vocabulary. Building on skills and positions learned in previous levels, students will deepen their technique with this focused, in-depth exploration of choreography in the context of more contemporary music.

Wednesday 4:00 - 5:30
Intermediate II Tap/Ballet/Jazz

For continuing students, this class moves at a faster pace and introduces a more complex movement vocabulary. Building on skills and positions learned in previous levels, students will deepen their technique with this focused, in-depth exploration of choreography in the context of more contemporary music.

Wednesday 4:00 - 5:30
Intermediate II Ballet/Jazz

Same as the above class (4:00-5:30 Intermediate II) but without the tap component.

Wednesday 4:30 - 5:30
Advanced Teen Tap/Ballet/Modern Jazz

For teens who have been invited to improve motor skills, strength, flexibility and balance. Students will take their technique to the next level while learning fun choreography.

Wednesday 5:30 - 7:30
Intermediate IV Ballet/Jazz

Same as the above class (5:30-7:00 Intermediate IV) but without the tap component.

Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30
Intermediate IV Tap/Ballet/Jazz

For committed students who are ready to intensively study these three popular modalities at a faster pace. Featuring fun and increasingly-complex jazz, tap, and ballet routines, this class will challenge our dancers to grow and prepare them for our advanced level.

Wednesday 5:30 - 7:00
Advanced Teen Ballet/Modern Jazz

Same as the above class (5:30-7:30 Advanced) but without the tap component.

Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30

Camps

Winter Camps

Magical winter days packed full of delightful and creative activities and surprises. Your camper will learn new skills like baking, yoga, and sewing, all while having fun and gaining new experiences in dance.

Week #1 (2 days): December 22 & 23 Week #2 (3 days):December 29, 30, and 31
Winter Camps

Come join us for Steppin' Out's Winter Camps! The first week of activities will include holiday gift making and of course some dancing and tumbling. You're welcome to sign up for one or both weeks, but space is limited at this point, so we suggest you enroll ASAP!

Week #1 (2 days): December 22 & 23 Week #2 (3 days):December 29, 30, and 31
dance

Your camper will learn new skills like baking, yoga, and sewing, all while having fun and gaining new experiences in dance. Each day will include 45 minutes of dance and yoga as well as one of the following activities: baking, arts and crafts, and sewing.

Dance & Yoga
$425.00

Join Angela & Pearl for a fun filled summer camp experience with some dance & Yoga, arts & crafts, popsicle making and much more! Camp will consist of a structured activity each day but we will also take advantage of the beautiful weather in the Mission and take daily trips to the park for fresh air and free time.

Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
dance
$425.00

Join Angela & Pearl for a fun filled summer camp experience with some dance & Yoga, arts & crafts, popsicle making and much more! Camp will consist of a structured activity each day but we will also take advantage of the beautiful weather in the Mission and take daily trips to the park for fresh air and free time.

null 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Steppin' Out Dance Studio?

Call Steppin' Out Dance Studio at (415) 821-7884 or visit http://www.steppinoutsf.com.

What are Steppin' Out Dance Studio's prices?

Classes at Steppin' Out Dance Studio range from $20 to $532.

How much do classes cost at Steppin' Out Dance Studio?

Classes at Steppin' Out Dance Studio range from $20 to $532.

What city is Steppin' Out Dance Studio in?

Steppin' Out Dance Studio is in San Francisco, California.

Is Steppin' Out Dance Studio affordable?

Yes, classes start at $20.