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TRAIN AS A DANCER, GROW AS AN ARTIST.
Step 1 Dance 2 Academy (S1D2) is a welcoming, non-competitive dance studio that nurtures a supportive, family-oriented community. Committed to innovation and personal growth, S1D2 empowers students to build confidence, self-esteem, strength, flexibility, and a deep love for dance. Our encouraging environment allows dancers of all ages to develop their skills, grow as artists and performers, and thrive as individuals.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Little Movers
Pre Dance
Intro to Contemporary/Jazz
Intro to Hip Hop/Acro
BALLET & TECHNIQUE
Ballet
Pre-Pointe
Pointe
JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY
Jazz
Contemporary
Choreography & Improv
Partnering
HIP HOP & STREET STYLES
Hip Hop
Jazz Funk / Kpop
Break
Adult Hip Hop
TAP & BROADWAY
Tap
Broadway
Adult Tap
SPECIALTY CLASSES
Acro
Ballroom
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Love having one of our OGs back home on a random February week 🤍✨
There’s just something special about having her in the room — teaching, inspiring, pouring into our dancers, and simply being here. Such a breath of fresh air for all of us. So grateful for the roots that they keep coming back home. 💜
There’s just something special about having her in the room — teaching, inspiring, pouring into our dancers, and simply being here. Such a breath of fresh air for all of us. So grateful for the roots that they keep coming back home. 💜




COME JOIN US TO CELEBRATE A WONDERFULLY RADIANT DANCE YEAR TOGETHER!🔥🔥🔥🔥
SIGN UP thru your account Opening March 1st for our STUDENT BOUNCE HOUSE CELEBRATION & S1D2 PROM 🌟
Save your spot beginning March 1st online-Deadline is May 24th.
(Event are subject for cancellation if not enough students plan to attend by sign up deadline.)
SIGN UP thru your account Opening March 1st for our STUDENT BOUNCE HOUSE CELEBRATION & S1D2 PROM 🌟
Save your spot beginning March 1st online-Deadline is May 24th.
(Event are subject for cancellation if not enough students plan to attend by sign up deadline.)
11 days away… and we can’t wait! ☀️✨
Our Season 16 SURGE into SUMMER Series schedule drops online MARCH 1st, and here’s your must-see sneak peek featuring something NEW this summer… THEMED DANCE CAMPS!
🌴 Coachella Dance Camp Remix
June 22–25
🎤 K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Camp
July 27–30
🪩 Friendship Disco Dance Camp
August 3–6
Each camp includes all styles of dance inspired by the theme—
Hip Hop • Jazz • Ballet • Acro • Contemporary
Plus games, themed crafts, bring-your-own lunch, snacks provided, and a special S1D2 camp souvenir 💫
Ages: 4–10
June & July Camps: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
August Camp: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Get ready to train, create, and SURGE into summer with us!
Full schedule dropping soon… 👀 and ENROLLMENT Opens March 23rd!!!!
Our Season 16 SURGE into SUMMER Series schedule drops online MARCH 1st, and here’s your must-see sneak peek featuring something NEW this summer… THEMED DANCE CAMPS!
🌴 Coachella Dance Camp Remix
June 22–25
🎤 K-Pop Demon Hunters Dance Camp
July 27–30
🪩 Friendship Disco Dance Camp
August 3–6
Each camp includes all styles of dance inspired by the theme—
Hip Hop • Jazz • Ballet • Acro • Contemporary
Plus games, themed crafts, bring-your-own lunch, snacks provided, and a special S1D2 camp souvenir 💫
Ages: 4–10
June & July Camps: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
August Camp: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Get ready to train, create, and SURGE into summer with us!
Full schedule dropping soon… 👀 and ENROLLMENT Opens March 23rd!!!!




ASH RESTON 💕❤️ had our HEARTS
Back-to-back convention weekends… but this time on a "healthier" 😷 note and everyone SHINED so bright!
So proud of all our dancers attending :
⭐ Caroline — Nationals Scholarship + Hollywood Tap Fest Half Scholarship
⭐ Eila — Apprentice Runner-Up
⭐ Millie — Apprentice Winner
⭐ Kiera — Apprentice Runner-Up
⭐ Kayla — Apprentice Winner + Solo Standout
Caroline, Millie, and Kayla also joined Gavin, Skye, and Adog in the Company Intensive 🤍
Another city watching our company members and ASH assistant shine. Also Happy Birthday Skyelynn ❤️
This season is flying by, and we’re soaking in every moment of growth, gratitude, and the core memories being made individually and together as a TEAM.
Thank you @artistssimplyhuman for another amazing weekend!
#S1D2 #ASHReston #TrainEvolveRadiate
Back-to-back convention weekends… but this time on a "healthier" 😷 note and everyone SHINED so bright!
So proud of all our dancers attending :
⭐ Caroline — Nationals Scholarship + Hollywood Tap Fest Half Scholarship
⭐ Eila — Apprentice Runner-Up
⭐ Millie — Apprentice Winner
⭐ Kiera — Apprentice Runner-Up
⭐ Kayla — Apprentice Winner + Solo Standout
Caroline, Millie, and Kayla also joined Gavin, Skye, and Adog in the Company Intensive 🤍
Another city watching our company members and ASH assistant shine. Also Happy Birthday Skyelynn ❤️
This season is flying by, and we’re soaking in every moment of growth, gratitude, and the core memories being made individually and together as a TEAM.
Thank you @artistssimplyhuman for another amazing weekend!
#S1D2 #ASHReston #TrainEvolveRadiate
It’s that time of year again! ✨
We would be so honored to have your vote for S1D2 as Best Dance Studio on the Eastern Shore in What’s Up Magazine’s Best Of voting.
This studio is built on passion, hard work, family, and the incredible dancers and families who walk through our doors every single day. Your support means more than words can say. 💫
Click the link below and cast your vote for S1D2! https://bestofeasternshore.whatsupmag.com/health-and-beauty/dance-studio
Thank you for believing in our dancers, our dreams, and our community.Let’s go S1D2! 💜
We would be so honored to have your vote for S1D2 as Best Dance Studio on the Eastern Shore in What’s Up Magazine’s Best Of voting.
This studio is built on passion, hard work, family, and the incredible dancers and families who walk through our doors every single day. Your support means more than words can say. 💫
Click the link below and cast your vote for S1D2! https://bestofeasternshore.whatsupmag.com/health-and-beauty/dance-studio
Thank you for believing in our dancers, our dreams, and our community.Let’s go S1D2! 💜




Happy Birthday, Skyelynn! 💜✨
You are such a beautiful light—full of kindness, strength, passion, and pure joy. The way you lead, love, and shine both on and off the dance floor is truly inspiring. Your heart, your talent, and your determination make you so incredibly special.
It is the greatest gift to watch you grow into the amazing person and artist you are becoming. The world is brighter because you are in it, and your future is filled with endless dreams waiting to unfold.
Wishing you a year overflowing with laughter, love, confidence, and unforgettable moments. We love celebrating YOU today and always! 💕🎂
Drop some birthday love for Skyelynn below! 🤍💜
You are such a beautiful light—full of kindness, strength, passion, and pure joy. The way you lead, love, and shine both on and off the dance floor is truly inspiring. Your heart, your talent, and your determination make you so incredibly special.
It is the greatest gift to watch you grow into the amazing person and artist you are becoming. The world is brighter because you are in it, and your future is filled with endless dreams waiting to unfold.
Wishing you a year overflowing with laughter, love, confidence, and unforgettable moments. We love celebrating YOU today and always! 💕🎂
Drop some birthday love for Skyelynn below! 🤍💜
So much 💜💜💜💜💜💜 for our Dance Fam
#dancefamily #dance #dancestudio #step1dance2 #trainandgrow
#dancefamily #dance #dancestudio #step1dance2 #trainandgrow




This morning tune into ashdance.com/live to support Eila and Kayla today as they perform their solos at @artistssimplyhuman
Who doesn’t love CANDY?! 🍭💗
Our company, soloists, and protégés made the sweetest candy salad to celebrate Valentine’s Spread the Love Week at S1D2.
It's all about the LITTLE moments like this that make it special!
#S1D2 #SpreadTheLove #DanceFamily
Our company, soloists, and protégés made the sweetest candy salad to celebrate Valentine’s Spread the Love Week at S1D2.
It's all about the LITTLE moments like this that make it special!
#S1D2 #SpreadTheLove #DanceFamily




Every acro day holds reality show energy... cameras rolling, confidence glowing 📷✨
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #step1dance2 #dance
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #step1dance2 #dance
Spreading EXTRA 💜 and 😃 in the studio this week ❤️❤️❤️
#valentines #love #step1dance2
#happiness #dancestudio
#valentines #love #step1dance2
#happiness #dancestudio




Dance MOMS PRE-Convention EXCITEMENT > POST-Convention DISASSOCIATION 😷🥳
#reallife #step1dance2
#dancestudio #danceconvention #explorepage
#reallife #step1dance2
#dancestudio #danceconvention #explorepage
First convention of the weekend. First step into the season. And already… so much to be proud of.
ASH New Brunswick reminded us that greatness isn’t just about what happens under the lights it’s built in the quiet moments, the long rehearsals, the encouragement backstage, the deep breaths before the music starts, and the way a team chooses to stand together no matter what.
Strong artists aren’t only defined by technique or trophies.
They’re defined by heart.
By resilience.
By kindness.
By showing up for each other on stage and off.
This team continues to prove that when passion meets purpose, beautiful things happen. And this is only the beginning.
So proud of every dancer who stepped into this weekend with courage and commitment.
All eyes forward.
All hearts in. ✨
Thank you @artistssimplyhuman for an amazing weekend! Thank you to every single one of our choreographers and S1D2 staff members who create, inspire and continue to encourage beyond the boundaries (saving that post for later)
ASH New Brunswick Awards & Honors
🌟 Individual Recognition
• Adeline — Faculty Pick
• Scarlett — Apprentice Runner-Up
• Stella — Apprentice Runner-Up
• Caroline — Apprentice Runner-Up
• Kayla — Apprentice Runner-Up
• Millie — Nationals Scholarship
• Ruby — Nationals Scholarship
• Kiera — Nationals Scholarship
✨ Routine Awards
• Girl- Stand Out Award
• All Eyes on Me — Now That’s Entertainment Award
• Keep Breathing — Choreography Award
• Get Him Back — Judges’ Choice
• After the Storm — Passionate Plus Award
• Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself — Choreography Award
• Her — Standout Award
• Follow Me — Entertainment + Studio Selection
• It’s Been a Year — Judges’ Choice
• Sweet Dreams — Entertainment Award
💜 Special Moments
• Kiera & Kayla — Selected for the Closing Show Number
• Skye — Another ASH city as Company Captain
• Adog — Representing as an ASH Company Member
• Gavin — An incredible 7th ASH city as ASH assistant 🤍
#S1D2 #ASHNewBrunswick #trainandgrow #step1dance2 #SeasonBegin
ASH New Brunswick reminded us that greatness isn’t just about what happens under the lights it’s built in the quiet moments, the long rehearsals, the encouragement backstage, the deep breaths before the music starts, and the way a team chooses to stand together no matter what.
Strong artists aren’t only defined by technique or trophies.
They’re defined by heart.
By resilience.
By kindness.
By showing up for each other on stage and off.
This team continues to prove that when passion meets purpose, beautiful things happen. And this is only the beginning.
So proud of every dancer who stepped into this weekend with courage and commitment.
All eyes forward.
All hearts in. ✨
Thank you @artistssimplyhuman for an amazing weekend! Thank you to every single one of our choreographers and S1D2 staff members who create, inspire and continue to encourage beyond the boundaries (saving that post for later)
ASH New Brunswick Awards & Honors
🌟 Individual Recognition
• Adeline — Faculty Pick
• Scarlett — Apprentice Runner-Up
• Stella — Apprentice Runner-Up
• Caroline — Apprentice Runner-Up
• Kayla — Apprentice Runner-Up
• Millie — Nationals Scholarship
• Ruby — Nationals Scholarship
• Kiera — Nationals Scholarship
✨ Routine Awards
• Girl- Stand Out Award
• All Eyes on Me — Now That’s Entertainment Award
• Keep Breathing — Choreography Award
• Get Him Back — Judges’ Choice
• After the Storm — Passionate Plus Award
• Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself — Choreography Award
• Her — Standout Award
• Follow Me — Entertainment + Studio Selection
• It’s Been a Year — Judges’ Choice
• Sweet Dreams — Entertainment Award
💜 Special Moments
• Kiera & Kayla — Selected for the Closing Show Number
• Skye — Another ASH city as Company Captain
• Adog — Representing as an ASH Company Member
• Gavin — An incredible 7th ASH city as ASH assistant 🤍
#S1D2 #ASHNewBrunswick #trainandgrow #step1dance2 #SeasonBegin




About last night ........🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Full RECAP coming soon @artistssimplyhuman
Full RECAP coming soon @artistssimplyhuman
I hear it's convention weekend •••••••
Day 1
@adelinedances 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@artistssimplyhuman @julieandthephantoms @parallelparadigms1d2 @meoghanswainphotography
Day 1
@adelinedances 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@artistssimplyhuman @julieandthephantoms @parallelparadigms1d2 @meoghanswainphotography




✨ Today is the day. ✨
All the hard work, dedication, teamwork, sweat, blood, tears, and so many laughs… it all comes together at our first convention of the season.
So proud of these dancers and the hearts they carry with them onto every stage and into every classroom. No matter the results, you’ve already won by showing up, supporting each other, and chasing growth.
Let's go S1D2
✨ @shawful
All the hard work, dedication, teamwork, sweat, blood, tears, and so many laughs… it all comes together at our first convention of the season.
So proud of these dancers and the hearts they carry with them onto every stage and into every classroom. No matter the results, you’ve already won by showing up, supporting each other, and chasing growth.
Let's go S1D2
✨ @shawful
First convention of the season @artistssimplyhuman performance schedule.
Support online by watching https://ashdance.com/live/
LOCK IN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 LETS GO
Support online by watching https://ashdance.com/live/
LOCK IN 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 LETS GO




IGNITE lit up the stage with two incredible shows at Cult Classic last weekend — debuting powerful work and preparing our dancers for the first full-studio convention of the season ahead. 🔥
A full recap and heartfelt THANK YOU’s are coming soon…
To our amazing audience and supporters:
thank you for purchasing tickets and helping offset convention and performance fees for these kids and their families. Your love and belief in them means everything. We already have ideas for next season and truly cannot wait for what’s ahead.
We are endlessly proud of this group — not only for their talent, but for being kind, genuine, incredible humans.
The full ASH performance schedule will be posted tomorrow so you can continue cheering them on online this weekend. 🤍
#S1D2 #IGNITE #DanceFamily #season11
A full recap and heartfelt THANK YOU’s are coming soon…
To our amazing audience and supporters:
thank you for purchasing tickets and helping offset convention and performance fees for these kids and their families. Your love and belief in them means everything. We already have ideas for next season and truly cannot wait for what’s ahead.
We are endlessly proud of this group — not only for their talent, but for being kind, genuine, incredible humans.
The full ASH performance schedule will be posted tomorrow so you can continue cheering them on online this weekend. 🤍
#S1D2 #IGNITE #DanceFamily #season11
January, unfiltered 😆🤪 #bloopers #trainandgrow #funny #trending #step1dance2




Each month, our Radiate Recongitions shine a light on the incredible energy, kindness, dedication, and spirit we see within our dancers and team. ✨ These awards aren’t just about talent — they’re about heart, effort, and the positive light you bring into the studio every day. Whether it’s helping a teammate, showing resilience through challenges, or radiating joy in every class, you remind us what it truly means to train, grow, and inspire. 🌟 We’re so proud to celebrate you — the reason our S1D2 family continues to shine brighter each season. 💜
Congratulations to these DECEMBER and JANUARY RADIATE Recongitions
Congratulations to these DECEMBER and JANUARY RADIATE Recongitions
BTS at @cultclassicbrewing SHOW 1 was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 we are ready for SHOW 2 today at 3:30!
#trainandgrow #step1dance2
#performance #dancers #dancestudio
#trainandgrow #step1dance2
#performance #dancers #dancestudio




IGNITE Sz 11 SHOW PERFORMANCE WEEKEND is here 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Debuting our SZ 11 dances as we officially kick off company & solo team convention season next weekend!
A few tickets remain for today’s performance—grab them while you can through the link.
🎟 IGNITE TIX LINK ⬇️
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/28042/cult-classic-brewing-step-1-dance-2-academyperformance_id=80433634&country=US&language=en
We are SO ready to watch them LIGHT up the stage this season ✨🔥
Debuting our SZ 11 dances as we officially kick off company & solo team convention season next weekend!
A few tickets remain for today’s performance—grab them while you can through the link.
🎟 IGNITE TIX LINK ⬇️
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/28042/cult-classic-brewing-step-1-dance-2-academyperformance_id=80433634&country=US&language=en
We are SO ready to watch them LIGHT up the stage this season ✨🔥
DRESS REHEARSAL DAY 🔥🔥🔥‼️‼️‼️
The snow and ice may have closed the studio this week but our company is putting in the work at home for their Cult Classic show this weekend! Make sure to come out and support them!
📍 Cult Classic
🗓 Jan 31 & Feb 1 | 3:30 PM
Tickets are almost SOLD OUT and every ticket supports our dancers’ fundraising for performances & convention fees 🤍
This is one you do NOT want to miss.
🎟 IGNITE TIX LINK ⬇️
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/28042/cult-classic-brewing-step-1-dance-2-academyperformance_id=80433634&country=US&language=en
The snow and ice may have closed the studio this week but our company is putting in the work at home for their Cult Classic show this weekend! Make sure to come out and support them!
📍 Cult Classic
🗓 Jan 31 & Feb 1 | 3:30 PM
Tickets are almost SOLD OUT and every ticket supports our dancers’ fundraising for performances & convention fees 🤍
This is one you do NOT want to miss.
🎟 IGNITE TIX LINK ⬇️
https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/28042/cult-classic-brewing-step-1-dance-2-academyperformance_id=80433634&country=US&language=en



