Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance School in Cypress, TX
At Steppin Time Performing Arts Center, we are dedicated to providing high-quality dance education that fosters personal growth, technical excellence, and a lifelong love for dance. Founded in 2008 by Jill Copenhaver, our studio has become a welcoming community where dancers in Cypress, Texas, develop discipline, confidence, and creativity. Our experienced instructors balance structured technique with joyful expression, ensuring students from ages 3 to 18 receive age-appropriate training tailored to their developmental needs. We prioritize small class sizes and personalized attention, allowing each dancer to thrive in a supportive environment. Our curriculum spans ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary styles, with specialized programs for foundational skills, drill team preparation, and competitive performance.We emphasize teamwork, respect, and celebrating individual progress, creating lasting friendships and memories along the way. With three annual enrollment periods and flexible class options, we make it easy for families to join our dance family. Our all-inclusive pricing covers recital and costume costs, ensuring transparency and convenience. Recognized for multiple high-level awards, we remain committed to delivering exceptional dance education while respecting students' time outside the studio. Whether your child is a beginner or aspiring professional, Steppin Time offers the tools and mentorship needed to achieve their fullest potential.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Jazz
Hip-hop
Contemporary
Pointe
Drill Team Prep
Dance Company
Discover Dance
Foundations in Dance
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined teaching experience from certified dance professionals
- Our curriculum balances technical excellence with creative expression and fun
- Small class sizes ensure personalized attention for every student
- We provide all-inclusive pricing with no hidden recital or costume fees
- Our award-winning program develops confident, disciplined, and creative dancers
What people say
Amazing and caring staff
Positive environment
Lifelong friendships
Excellent dance education
Encourages kindness
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops proper technique, body alignment, and grace through structured training. Students learn foundational positions, barre exercises, and center combinations that build strength and precision. Classes emphasize musicality, posture, and artistic expression while maintaining a nurturing atmosphere that celebrates progress at every level.
Tap Classes
Tap instruction focuses on developing clear, musical sounds while mastering rhythmic patterns and syncopation. Students explore various tap styles from Broadway to improvisational forms, with emphasis on timing, coordination, and creative expression. Our instructors nurture both technical proficiency and joyful performance energy in every class.
Jazz Classes
Jazz curriculum combines technical training with dynamic choreography that emphasizes style and performance quality. Students learn proper warm-ups, across-the-floor progressions, and complex combinations that build strength, flexibility, and stage presence. Classes incorporate current trends while maintaining foundational jazz techniques from legendary choreographers.
Hip-hop Classes
Hip-hop instruction teaches authentic street dance styles with a focus on rhythm, isolation techniques, and personal expression. Students learn both foundational moves and contemporary trends in a high-energy environment that celebrates individuality. Classes develop musicality, coordination, and confidence through fun, challenging choreography.
Dance Company
Our competitive dance company offers advanced training for dedicated students seeking performance excellence. Members receive specialized instruction in multiple dance styles while learning choreography for competitions and recitals. The program emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and artistic growth within a supportive environment that limits weekly studio time to 7 hours or less.
People
Jill Copenhaver
Owner & Director
Founder with 15+ years experience teaching dance, holding degrees in Dance and History from Sam Houston State University. Specializes in creating positive learning environments that develop confident, well-rounded dancers.
Jamie
Assistant Director
Certified dance instructor with extensive jazz expertise and 15+ years experience at Steppin Time. Focuses on student development through performance opportunities and personalized mentorship that builds stage confidence and technical proficiency.
Katie
Company Director
BFA graduate in Dance with 12+ years teaching experience. Specializes in choreography and student-led creative projects that develop artistic expression while maintaining technical excellence through structured yet engaging instruction.
Leila
Community Director
BFA-trained dance educator with 9+ years experience fostering inclusive environments where students build self-confidence through achievement recognition and collaborative learning experiences that emphasize personal growth and community support.
Emily
Instructor
Oklahoma City University graduate with professional experience as a Radio City Rockette. Brings Broadway expertise to classes while creating engaging lessons that combine technical training with performance artistry in a supportive, encouraging atmosphere.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and pointe classes for ages 3-18 with specialized programs for different skill levels and interests.
What are your class sizes?
We maintain small class sizes with 6-16 students per class, ensuring personalized attention and proper supervision for every dancer.
How much do classes cost?
Monthly fees start at $172 for a one-hour combo class, with all recital and costume costs included in our all-inclusive pricing structure.
When can I enroll?
We open enrollment three times yearly before Fall, Spring, and Summer sessions. Sign up for our waitlist to receive notifications about upcoming enrollment periods.
Do you have a recital?
Yes, we host an annual formal recital in late May or early June that showcases all students' progress and achievements throughout the year.
Are there performance opportunities?
Our competitive dance company offers performance opportunities with audition requirements, while all students participate in our annual recital included in monthly fees.
