Business Details
18 Years
experience
Professional Dance Instruction in Kenosha, WI
Step by Step Dance Academy has been dedicated to nurturing dancers of all ages and skill levels in Kenosha, WI since 2008. Our studio combines over 30 years of collective teaching experience with a passion for dance to create a positive, high-energy environment where students thrive. We offer professional instruction in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and tumbling, catering to both recreational dancers and competitive teams. Our mission focuses on developing technical excellence while fostering confidence, teamwork, and artistic expression. Through community performances, regional competitions, and annual recitals, we provide diverse opportunities for growth.Our instructors bring extensive performance backgrounds and teaching expertise to every class. We maintain a structured curriculum with age-appropriate challenges while emphasizing individual progress. The studio's culture prioritizes respect, support, and encouragement for all dancers. Our competitive teams demonstrate exceptional commitment through regular training and community engagement. We maintain clear expectations for attendance and conduct to ensure professional standards.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Instruction
Jazz Dance
Hip Hop Lessons
Lyrical Dance
Tumbling Classes
Recreational Dance
Competition Team
Dance Team Training
Community Performances
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of dance instruction experience in Kenosha
- Our instructors have professional performance backgrounds and teaching expertise
- We provide both recreational and competitive dance programs
- Our curriculum emphasizes technical excellence and personal growth
- We maintain a supportive, non-competitive studio environment
What people say
Passion for teaching
Positive learning experience
Confidence blossomed
Teamwork and friendship
Professional instructors
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program teaches classical technique with emphasis on grace, precision, and proper form. Students learn traditional ballet positions, barre work, and center combinations. This foundational style develops posture, discipline, and artistic expression for dancers aged 5+.
Tap Instruction
Tap classes focus on rhythm, timing, and sound production using specialized shoes. Students progress from basic steps to complex combinations while developing musicality. Our instructors emphasize both technical skill and creative expression in this percussive art form.
Jazz Dance
Jazz classes combine technical training with creative freedom, incorporating elements from ballet and contemporary dance. Students learn choreography to popular music while developing strength, flexibility, and performance quality in a high-energy environment.
Hip Hop Lessons
Our hip hop program teaches urban dance styles including popping, locking, and breaking. Classes focus on rhythm, isolation movements, and freestyle expression while maintaining technical development. Students learn age-appropriate choreography to contemporary music.
Competition Team
The competition team offers advanced training for dedicated dancers. Members participate in regional competitions, community performances, and technical conditioning. Our program emphasizes teamwork, discipline, and artistic growth through multiple weekly rehearsals and performances.
People
Amy Slater
Owner/Director
With over 25 years of teaching experience, Amy founded the studio after training at Broadway Dance Center. She has directed award-winning competition teams and specializes in creating nurturing learning environments for young dancers.
Robin Rossmann
Instructor
A professional dancer since age 3, Robin brings competition expertise and choreography skills to our team. She has trained at prestigious studios and specializes in developing performance quality in young dancers.
Bailey Lundy
Instructor
A former competition dancer with 18 years of experience, Bailey teaches tap and jazz while sharing her passion for dance education. She combines performance expertise with classroom teaching experience from her education degree.
Katie Larson
Instructor
With 26 years of dance experience, Katie specializes in jazz and hip hop instruction. She brings both competition training expertise and physical therapy knowledge to create well-rounded dance education programs.
Samantha Hodge
Instructor
A graduate of UW-Parkside, Samantha teaches multiple styles while maintaining high school teaching credentials. She combines classroom education techniques with professional dance experience to create effective learning environments.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and tumbling classes for ages 3+.
Do you have competitive dance teams?
Yes, we have competitive teams for dedicated dancers aged 5-17 with regular competitions.
What are class sizes?
Class sizes vary by age group but typically range from 8-15 students with assistant instructors.
How do I enroll?
Visit our website to register online or contact us directly for enrollment assistance.
Are there performance opportunities?
Yes, we offer recitals, community performances, and regional/national competitions.
What should I wear?
We have specific dress codes for each dance style available on our website.
