Business Details
31 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in San Francisco
Steppin' Out Dance Studio has been nurturing young dancers since 1995, building on the legacy of the historic Betty May Dance Studios that served San Francisco's Mission District since the 1930s. Founded by Angela Rose Dorantes and Avilee Goodwin, we continue Betty May's tradition while expanding into modern dance forms like hip hop, contemporary, and creative movement. Our mission is to provide children and young adults with a supportive environment to develop technical skills, self-esteem, and performance experience through dance. With over 25 years of experience, we offer structured classes in tap, ballet, jazz, tumbling, contemporary, and danceABILITY for ages 3-18.Our faculty includes professional dancers and educators with extensive performance and teaching credentials. We emphasize individual growth through age-appropriate classes that challenge students at every skill level. Our annual performance gives students the opportunity to showcase their progress on stage. Located in San Francisco, we serve families across the Bay Area with two semesters of instruction and special programs like summer camp. Our commitment to community and dance education has earned us recognition as a San Francisco Legacy Business. We maintain small class sizes and personalized attention to ensure each dancer receives the support they need to thrive.
Services
Tap Dance
Ballet
Jazz Dance
Tumbling
Contemporary Dance
Creative Movement
danceABILITY
Summer Camp
Yoga for Kids
Performance Training
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of dance education experience in San Francisco
- Professional instructors with performance and teaching credentials
- Comprehensive dance curriculum for ages 3-18
- Small class sizes with personalized attention
- Community-focused approach with annual performance opportunities
What people say
Nurturing environment
Experienced instructors
Well-structured classes
Confidence building
Engaging summer camp
Services
Tap Dance
Our tap dance classes develop rhythm, coordination, and musicality through progressive techniques. Students learn classic steps and modern combinations that build from basic sounds to complex patterns. Classes emphasize clear articulation and improvisation skills while preparing dancers for performance opportunities.
Ballet
Ballet instruction focuses on proper technique, posture, and graceful movement. Classes follow a structured progression from basic positions to advanced pointe work. Our curriculum develops strength, flexibility, and artistry while preparing students for both classical and contemporary repertoire.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary classes explore movement through momentum, alignment, and spatial awareness. Students develop expressive qualities while learning choreography that emphasizes individuality and creativity. Classes incorporate improvisation and composition techniques for dancers with prior experience.
Creative Movement
Designed for our youngest dancers, creative movement classes use play-based learning to develop motor skills and musicality. Children explore basic dance concepts through imaginative activities that prepare them for formal technique training in later years.
danceABILITY
Our adaptive dance program welcomes young adults of all abilities in a supportive environment. Classes focus on individual strengths while developing movement vocabulary through tap and jazz techniques. The program emphasizes body awareness and self-expression for participants aged 16+.
People
Angela Rose Dorantes
Owner/Director
Founder of Steppin' Out with 30+ years teaching experience. Trained at Betty May Studio and SF School of the Arts, where she received the S.O.T.A. Dance Achievement Award. Certified in children's yoga and former dance director for Kid Stock Inc.
Emily Hansel
Instructor
Professional dancer and choreographer with SF-based companies including SFDanceworks and Post:ballet. BFA in Dance from University of South Florida. Recipient of SF Artist Award and ODC Theater RDI Award.
Erin Coyne
Instructor
Bay Area dancer and choreographer with MFA from University of Minnesota. Former elementary school teacher with extensive dance studio experience. Has performed with companies in Minneapolis, Chicago, and San Francisco.
Claire Fisher-Mendez
Instructor
Trained at Academy of Performing Arts and SF Conservatory of Dance. Performed with Bay Area companies including Garrett + Moulton Productions and Margaret Jenkins Dance Company. Specializes in teaching children's ballet classes.
Maya Mohsin
Instructor
BFA graduate from Dominican University with focus on community engagement. Choreographic resident with Bahiya Movement. Experienced teacher since 2016 with Pure Barre certification and Bay Area studio experience.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer tap, ballet, jazz, tumbling, contemporary, creative movement, and danceABILITY classes for ages 3-18.
How do class levels work?
Classes are divided by both age and experience. Beginning levels require age-appropriate placement while intermediate/advanced classes require instructor approval.
Do you have summer programs?
Yes, we offer two weeks of summer camp focusing on dance, yoga, and creative activities for ages 6-12.
Are there performance opportunities?
All students participate in our annual spring performance showcasing their progress throughout the year.
What are your class sizes?
We maintain small classes with a maximum of 18 campers in summer programs and age-appropriate sizes during regular semesters.
Do you offer sibling discounts?
Yes, we provide 10-25% discounts for multiple classes or siblings registered together in the same transaction.
