Steel and Grace - Dance studio in Santa Cruz, California
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Steel and Grace

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2801 Mission Street Extension

Santa Cruz, California 95060

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM
11 programs

About Steel and Grace

Steel and Grace, located in Santa Cruz, California, is a vibrant dance studio dedicated to empowering students through movement and performance. While a core focus is on pole dance and its diverse expressions like Exotic Flow, Sensual Pole Flow, and Queer Pole, the studio offers a comprehensive range of dance styles. These include Ballet, Breakdance, Hip Hop, Jazz, Salsa, Tap, Zumba, and Ballroom. The studio emphasizes fostering inner and outer strength, confidence, and uniqueness in a welcoming and supportive community for all experience levels. Instructors like Ellice Apostolos, founder and lead S Factor instructor with a Theatre and Dance background from UC Santa Cruz, Dizzy Stardust, Kiki Sterling, EM, Marli, Andy, Imani, Caitlin, Erica (an S Factor instructor trained in Ballroom styles like Waltz, Tango, and Salsa), and Simona bring a wealth of experience. Steel and Grace provides opportunities for personal development, encouraging students to explore their bodies' capabilities and express themselves authentically. The studio also offers flexible membership options, including Silver and Gold tiers, and a teaser pack for new students. Branding and website design are handled by Nicolette Ray Tuftin, with professional photography by Knockingbird Creative, ensuring a polished environment dedicated to building foundational techniques and celebrating its community.

Programs from Steel and Grace

11 programs available

Classes

Private Instruction
$125.00

Elevate your pole and dance journey with personalized private instruction at Steel & Grace! Choose to book your private lessons with Ellice, our studio owner, S Factor instructor, and women's empowerment mentor. With Ellice, you'll tune into your body's desires, open up to your full expression, heal stuck areas, enhance your pole skills, and discover authentic flow in your dance. Alternatively, you can work with one of our skilled pole fitness instructors to boost your fitness level, advance your pole practice, learn new moves and combinations, master spin pole, or even prepare for a competition.

Pole & S Factor Series

Unlimited Access to Pole & S Factor Series. Option to use your visits on Pole & S Factor Series to grow your skills.

new student teaser pack
$65.00

Get started with a new student teaser pack. 5 classes for $65

S-Factor

Our S-Factor and Choreography classes will help even the biggest non-dancer find their authentic movement.

choreography

Start with Foundations and from there you can work your way up to more advanced classes. You can also take our conditioning classes, flexibility classes, and choreography classes to round out your training.

flexibility

Start with Foundations and from there you can work your way up to more advanced classes. You can also take our conditioning classes, flexibility classes, and choreography classes to round out your training.

conditioning

Start with Foundations and from there you can work your way up to more advanced classes. You can also take our conditioning classes, flexibility classes, and choreography classes to round out your training.

Foundations

Start with Foundations and from there you can work your way up to more advanced classes. You can also take our conditioning classes, flexibility classes, and choreography classes to round out your training.

Heels and Floorwork Class

S Factor Beginning

These classes go over all the proper foundation and techniques so you will feel confident as you continue to grow and explore here at Steel and Grace. As a new student, you can sign up as a drop-in to any classes marked “Foundations/Intro”, "Beginning" or “All Levels”.

Intro to Pole

These classes go over all the proper foundation and techniques so you will feel confident as you continue to grow and explore here at Steel and Grace. As a new student, you can sign up as a drop-in to any classes marked “Foundations/Intro”, "Beginning" or “All Levels”.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Steel and Grace?

Call Steel and Grace at (831) 440-8964 or visit http://www.steelandgracepole.com/.

How much do classes cost at Steel and Grace?

Classes at Steel and Grace range from $65 to $125.

Does Steel and Grace have Sunday classes?

Yes, Steel and Grace is open Sundays: 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM.

What days is Steel and Grace open?

Steel and Grace is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

What is the best way to contact Steel and Grace?

The quickest way is to call (831) 440-8964 or visit http://www.steelandgracepole.com/.