A Step Above Dance Studio - Dance studio in Lima, Ohio
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A Step Above Dance Studio

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1304 Bellefontaine Avenue

Lima, Ohio 45804

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
29 programs

About A Step Above Dance Studio

A Step Above Dance Studio in Lima, Ohio, has been a beacon of artistic expression and athletic development since its founding in 1996. For over 25 years, the studio has nurtured a passion for dance in students of all ages, from 18 months to 18 years. Led by Owner/Director Sierra Crowe, the dedicated team includes instructors Megan Kizer, Lillie Williams, Ashley Davis, Rileigh Highland, Mackenzie Burden, and Jessie Rider, all committed to sharing their love for dance and empowering each child. A Step Above offers a diverse range of nine dance styles, including Contemporary, Musical Theater, Jazz, and a strong emphasis on Hip Hop, exploring street style, breaking, popping, and freestyling. They also provide a comprehensive Acrobatics and Tumbling program for ages 3 and up, focusing on building strength, flexibility, and coordination with foundational skills to advanced aerial techniques. The studio caters to all aspirations through its recreational Dynasty Program and pre-professional Empire Program. Students build confidence, coordination, teamwork, and a deep love for movement in a nurturing, family-like atmosphere. A Step Above celebrates student achievements through performance opportunities and competitive endeavors, boasting numerous award-winning routines. Prospective students are invited to connect for a free trial class to experience the welcoming environment and discover their potential.

Styles offered at A Step Above Dance Studio

Programs from A Step Above Dance Studio

29 programs available

Classes

Creative Dance

Tiny dancers embark on a fun and interactive journey through music, movement, and storytelling. In this 30-minute weekly class, children explore fundamental dance concepts like directional terms, pathways, and basic movement skills. Motor skill development through playful exercises with props such as parachutes, scarves, and mini-trampolines. Social-emotional growth, including listening, sharing, and self-control. Stamina and focus, building engagement and confidence as the year progresses. By the end of the season, toddlers showcase their creativity and skills in a show-stopping routine at our annual recital, giving families a joyful glimpse of their progress!

30-minute weekly class
Toddler & Creative Dance Classes

Introduce your little one to the joy of movement! Our Creative Dance classes are designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 18 months to 3 years and provide a safe, engaging space to explore the basics of dance, coordination, and self-expression. With small teacher-to-student ratios, every tiny dancer receives individualized attention, helping them build confidence, social skills, and a love for dance from the very beginning.

Creative Dance

Tiny dancers embark on a fun and interactive journey through music, movement, and storytelling. In this 30-minute weekly class, children explore fundamental dance concepts, motor skill development, social-emotional growth, and stamina and focus.

30-minute weekly class
Toddler & Creative Dance Classes

Introduce your little one to the joy of movement! Our Creative Dance classes are designed for toddlers and preschoolers ages 18 months to 3 years and provide a safe, engaging space to explore the basics of dance, coordination, and self-expression.

30-minute weekly class
Primary Tumble

Primary Tumble is a 45-minute class full of strength-building, balance, coordination, and skill development. Students refine rolls, bridges, splits, and advance to headstands, walkovers, and other tumbling techniques. With small teacher-to-student ratios, each dancer receives personalized guidance to build confidence, body awareness, and a strong foundation for future acrobatics.

Primary Hip Hop

Get ready to groove! In our 45-minute Primary Hip Hop class, dancers explore street-style moves, footwork, freezes, and freestyle while learning to move with rhythm and energy. This class boosts confidence, teamwork, and musicality, all in a high-energy, fun environment that keeps dancers engaged and excited to learn.

Primary Tap

Tap your way to rhythm and musicality! In this 30-minute class, dancers develop coordination, timing, and sound awareness through steps like shuffles, flaps, cramp rolls, and simple combinations. Primary Tap is energetic, fun, and encourages creativity while helping dancers grow their confidence and performance skills.

Primary Ballet

Step into the world of ballet with our 45-minute Primary Ballet class! Students build strength, posture, coordination, and ballet technique while exploring fundamental positions and steps such as pliés, tendus, retirés, and arabesques. Classes are playful, creative, and designed to boost confidence while laying the foundation for future dance success.

Junior & Teen Tumble

Ready to take tumbling to the next level? Our 60-minute Junior & Teen Tumble class focuses on strength, flexibility, and advanced coordination. Dancers explore rolls, handstands, walkovers, back tucks, and other aerial skills while developing confidence, body control, and performance-ready technique. Small teacher-to-student ratios ensure each dancer receives guidance and support as they challenge themselves and grow their tumbling abilities.

Primary Tumble

Kindergarteners through 2nd graders will love this 45-minute class packed with skill-building fun! Students strengthen muscles, improve balance, and refine coordination while mastering rolls, bridges, and splits. Once the basics are solid, dancers level up to headstands, walkovers, and more challenging skills—all in a supportive, confidence-building environment with plenty of individualized attention.

Pre Tumble

Little movers, get ready for a 45 minute adventure each week! Pre Tumble introduces safe, age-appropriate acrobatic skills, including rolls, log rolls, handstands, and basic coordination exercises. Dancers build strength, flexibility, and body awareness while having fun, developing confidence, and laying the foundation for future tumbling skills.

Tumble

Get ready for a strength-packed, skill-building journey in our 60-minute Junior & Teen Tumble class! Dancers work on flexibility, body awareness, and coordination while learning rolls, cartwheels, handstands, back tucks, and more. This class combines gymnastics fundamentals with dance elements to grow confidence, strength, and performance skills.

60-minute
Hip Hop

Our Junior & Teen Hip Hop class is high-energy, stylish, and fun! Dancers dive into street-style techniques, grooves, footwork, freezes, and freestyle while exploring age-appropriate choreography. This 30-minute class builds confidence, musicality, teamwork, and stage presence—all while keeping creativity and fun at the forefront of every session.

30-minute
Tap

Step into the world of rhythm and musicality with our Junior & Teen Tap class! In this 30-minute class, dancers master classic tap steps, explore percussive patterns, and develop coordination and timing. Students learn to connect steps into fun combinations while building confidence, rhythm skills, and performance flair—making their feet true instruments of expression!

30-minute
Jazz & Lyrical Combo

Get ready to shine in our 60-minute Jazz & Lyrical Combo class! Dancers explore the energy and rhythm of jazz alongside the expressive storytelling of lyrical dance. Students work on turns, leaps, jumps, musicality, and dynamics while building strength and confidence. This combo class challenges dancers technically while keeping creativity and self-expression at the heart of every movement.

60-minute
Junior & Teen Hip Hop (3rd – 5th Grade | 6th Grade & Up)

Designed for older dancers ready to take it to the next level, our 30-minute Junior & Teen Hip Hop classes dive deeper into street-style techniques, choreography, and freestyle. Students develop strength, coordination, musicality, and stage presence while exploring a variety of styles. This class builds confidence, self-expression, and performance skills that will make dancers shine!

Primary Hip Hop (Kindergarten – 2nd Grade)

In this 45-minute class, dancers build on their foundation, learning street-style moves, grooves, and freestyling techniques. Students work on rhythm, musicality, and performance skills while having fun in a supportive environment. Primary Hip Hop encourages creativity, confidence, and teamwork—all while grooving to high-energy music!

Pre Hip Hop (Ages 3–5)

Our 30-minute Pre Hip Hop class is the perfect introduction to street-style dance for little movers. Through fun, age-appropriate exercises, students explore body shapes, pathways, rhythm, and musicality while developing confidence and coordination. This class emphasizes energy, performance skills, and having a great time moving to hip hop beats!

Hip Hop

High-energy, fun, and full of personality—our Hip Hop classes give dancers the chance to groove, build confidence, and move to the beat! Students explore street-style techniques, musicality, and performance skills in age-appropriate ways while learning routines and developing their own freestyle flair. Hip Hop is perfect for kids who love to move, express themselves, and have a blast on the dance floor!

Pre Hip Hop

High-energy and confidence-boosting, our Pre Hip Hop class gets preschoolers moving to the beat! Dancers explore grooves, footwork, freezes, and freestyle moves while adding their own personality to the performance. We focus on rhythm, teamwork, and self-expression, all while keeping creativity and fun at the heart of every class.

Pre Tap

Tap is where little feet make big music! In Pre Tap, dancers explore rhythm, sound, and musicality while learning foundational steps like shuffles, flaps, and time steps. Classes are lively, energetic, and full of creativity—perfect for preschoolers who love to dance, make music with their feet, and express themselves in a playful way.

Pre Tumble

Our Pre Tumble class introduces safe, age-appropriate acrobatic skills in a fun, encouraging environment. Dancers build strength, flexibility, and body awareness while learning rolls, cartwheels, handstands, bridges, and more. Combining gymnastics basics with dance, this class helps preschoolers grow their coordination, confidence, and love for moving their bodies!

Pre Ballet

Ballet is the foundation of all dance! In our Pre Ballet class, young dancers develop strength, posture, coordination, and age-appropriate ballet technique in playful, creative ways. We focus on confidence, discipline, and exploring the beauty of ballet while keeping learning fun and engaging. Pre Ballet sets the stage for future success across all dance styles!

Tumbling

Develop essential Acro Dance techniques focused on enhancing flexibility and strength, providing dancers with the physical conditioning necessary for dynamic movements and impressive aerial skills.

Hip Hop

Experience the vibrant world of Hip Hop dance, exploring street style techniques, breaking, popping, and freestyling, all while developing musicality, energy, and a strong sense of performance.

Junior/Teen Classes

This program offers dance instruction for students in 3rd to 5th grade (Junior) and 6th grade and up (Teen), providing advanced training in various dance styles while fostering discipline, artistry, and performance skills.

Primary Classes

Catering to students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, these classes build upon foundational dance techniques, encouraging self-expression, rhythm, and musicality in a fun and structured setting.

Preschool Classes

Tailored for children aged 3 to 5 years old who are not yet attending kindergarten, these classes focus on developing fundamental movement skills, coordination, and a love for dance through creative and imaginative activities.

Creative Dance

This class is designed for the youngest dancers, typically between 18 months and 2.5 years old, introducing them to the joys and movements of dance in a playful and engaging environment.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact A Step Above Dance Studio?

Call A Step Above Dance Studio at (419) 222-7223 or visit http://www.astepaboveds.com/.

What city is A Step Above Dance Studio in?

A Step Above Dance Studio is in Lima, Ohio.

Does A Step Above Dance Studio have evening hours?

Yes, A Step Above Dance Studio offers evening hours. Monday: 5:30 - 8:00 PM, Tuesday: 5:30 - 8:00 PM, Wednesday: 5:30 - 8:00 PM, Thursday: 5:30 - 8:00 PM.

What is the best way to contact A Step Above Dance Studio?

The quickest way is to call (419) 222-7223 or visit http://www.astepaboveds.com/.

Does A Step Above Dance Studio have a website?

Yes, you can find A Step Above Dance Studio online at http://www.astepaboveds.com/.