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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
Ready to Enroll?






✨🌟 RADIATE Season 15 SHOWCASE SHIRTS ARE HERE! 🌟✨
Our RADIATE Showcase Shirts are officially available for online ordering!
Don’t miss your chance to represent and RADIATE with your dance family!
💜 PROTÉGÉS – don’t forget to order yours today- the ones with PROTEGE on the back
ORDER DEADLINE: MAY 1ST
(No late orders—secure yours now!)
https://mamaandbabesclothing.com/collections/s1d2-szn-15-showcase-merch
Our RADIATE Showcase Shirts are officially available for online ordering!
Don’t miss your chance to represent and RADIATE with your dance family!
💜 PROTÉGÉS – don’t forget to order yours today- the ones with PROTEGE on the back
ORDER DEADLINE: MAY 1ST
(No late orders—secure yours now!)
https://mamaandbabesclothing.com/collections/s1d2-szn-15-showcase-merch




Our Paradigm Company brought us another favorite this season. Choreographed by the amazing Alexa Luke, this piece so beautifully captured the essence of this group. Watching them work together and perform with so much passion, heart, and intention was something truly special.
Keep Breathing 🩵
@alexapuke Choreo
Dancers: @ameliarose.dancer @caroline.dancer16 @kieradances @eila_jo
Awards this season:
@artistssimplyhuman — Choreo Award
@reveldanceconvention High Platinum
1st in Category
1st Overall Mini Small Group
Top Revelation Award
@embodydanceconference — “You Are Resilient”
1st Overall Mini Evolve Small Group
Captivating Performance Award
So proud of this group and all they brought to the stage every single time. ✨
#trainandgrow #dancers #step1dance2 #performance
Keep Breathing 🩵
@alexapuke Choreo
Dancers: @ameliarose.dancer @caroline.dancer16 @kieradances @eila_jo
Awards this season:
@artistssimplyhuman — Choreo Award
@reveldanceconvention High Platinum
1st in Category
1st Overall Mini Small Group
Top Revelation Award
@embodydanceconference — “You Are Resilient”
1st Overall Mini Evolve Small Group
Captivating Performance Award
So proud of this group and all they brought to the stage every single time. ✨
#trainandgrow #dancers #step1dance2 #performance
⚡️ NEW THIS SUMMER… AND ALREADY A HIT ⚡️
Our KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Dance Camp just dropped…
and it’s already one of the MOST talked about camps of the season 👀🔥
Think:
💥 high-energy KPOP vibes
💥 dancers turned heroes
💥 confidence, creativity, and straight up FUN
Your dancer isn’t just taking class…
they’re stepping into a whole experience ⚡️All STYLES• ALL KPOP •
✨ Ages 4–10
✨ July 27–30
✨ 10am–3pm
Parents — this is the kind of week they won’t stop talking about
Dancers — this is YOUR main character moment 🎤🔥
Spots are going FAST (like… fast fast 😏)
👉 www.step1dance2.com
#S1D2 #SURGE #DanceCamp #KPOPVibes #maincharacterenergy
Our KPOP DEMON HUNTERS Dance Camp just dropped…
and it’s already one of the MOST talked about camps of the season 👀🔥
Think:
💥 high-energy KPOP vibes
💥 dancers turned heroes
💥 confidence, creativity, and straight up FUN
Your dancer isn’t just taking class…
they’re stepping into a whole experience ⚡️All STYLES• ALL KPOP •
✨ Ages 4–10
✨ July 27–30
✨ 10am–3pm
Parents — this is the kind of week they won’t stop talking about
Dancers — this is YOUR main character moment 🎤🔥
Spots are going FAST (like… fast fast 😏)
👉 www.step1dance2.com
#S1D2 #SURGE #DanceCamp #KPOPVibes #maincharacterenergy




Every studio needs magic…💫
we just keep ours at the front desk 🧚♀️
Giggles & Twinkie holding it DOWN
no chairs were harmed… we promise 😂
We may not be experts on EVERYTHING… but we may be onto something about these summer classes!! They are going to be like nothing ever before🤩🌊
Enrollment is OPEN!!🥳🥳
We have….
- Day Camps
- Weekly & Evening Classes
- Guest Classes
- 1:1 Privates
Hope to see you there!!🕺
we just keep ours at the front desk 🧚♀️
Giggles & Twinkie holding it DOWN
no chairs were harmed… we promise 😂
We may not be experts on EVERYTHING… but we may be onto something about these summer classes!! They are going to be like nothing ever before🤩🌊
Enrollment is OPEN!!🥳🥳
We have….
- Day Camps
- Weekly & Evening Classes
- Guest Classes
- 1:1 Privates
Hope to see you there!!🕺
WARNING 🚨
These tiny dancers are bringing BIG vibes 💥
Hip Hop ✔️
Acro ✔️
Confidence ✔️
Ages 3–7 | June 15–18
Let’s get them moving, growing, and SHINING ✨
Don’t wait—this one is POPULAR ⚡️
👉 www.step1dance2.come
These tiny dancers are bringing BIG vibes 💥
Hip Hop ✔️
Acro ✔️
Confidence ✔️
Ages 3–7 | June 15–18
Let’s get them moving, growing, and SHINING ✨
Don’t wait—this one is POPULAR ⚡️
👉 www.step1dance2.come




Now that our FULL company season is complete let the sharing begin!!
When Hannah Gossett came to us with the idea of everyone dressing up as Gavin… we were ALL in. 🔥👦🏻
From the costumes to the concept, the meaning behind the song, and that insane house choreo — this piece had it all.
Fun. Electric. Unforgettable. The kind that makes people stop and do a double take.
This one? A forever core memory. One of our all-time favorites.
Let’s hear it for THE BOYS of “Follow Me” 👏 and THANK YOU to @hannahgossett__ for trusting us with the dope choreo and concept.
✨ @artistssimplyhuman — Entertainment Award + Studio Selection
✨ @reveldanceconvention — High Platinum | 1st in Category | 6th Overall Jr Large Group | Closing Show
✨ @embodydanceconference — Showstopper Award | 1st Overall Jr Evolve Large Group | Highest Scoring 12 & Under Group | Nationals Award | Closing Show
#S1D2 #TrainAndGrow #FollowMe corememory
When Hannah Gossett came to us with the idea of everyone dressing up as Gavin… we were ALL in. 🔥👦🏻
From the costumes to the concept, the meaning behind the song, and that insane house choreo — this piece had it all.
Fun. Electric. Unforgettable. The kind that makes people stop and do a double take.
This one? A forever core memory. One of our all-time favorites.
Let’s hear it for THE BOYS of “Follow Me” 👏 and THANK YOU to @hannahgossett__ for trusting us with the dope choreo and concept.
✨ @artistssimplyhuman — Entertainment Award + Studio Selection
✨ @reveldanceconvention — High Platinum | 1st in Category | 6th Overall Jr Large Group | Closing Show
✨ @embodydanceconference — Showstopper Award | 1st Overall Jr Evolve Large Group | Highest Scoring 12 & Under Group | Nationals Award | Closing Show
#S1D2 #TrainAndGrow #FollowMe corememory
🌊✨ SURGE into summer with our Coachella Dance Camp Remix! ✨🌊
Think festival vibes, flower crowns, music, and nonstop dancing 🌼🎶🌵
Your dancer is stepping into their own little Coachella experience—S1D2 style 👌🏻
🎶 Ballet • Jazz • Hip Hop • Acro • Improv/Contemporary
🎨 FUN Festival-inspired crafts + games
☀️ Confidence, creativity & major good vibes
📅 June 22–25
⏰ 10AM–3PM
👯 Ages 4–10
Bring your lunch, we’ll bring the snacks + the energy ✌️
And yes… an S1D2 souvenir to remember the vibes 💜
Spots are LIMITED and this camp is already a HIT 🎡✨
👉 Register now at www.step1dance2.com
Let your dancer dance under the (imaginary 😉) desert sky and SURGE into summer 🌊🌵✨
#trainandgrow #dancecamp #step1dance2
#dancer #danceclass
Think festival vibes, flower crowns, music, and nonstop dancing 🌼🎶🌵
Your dancer is stepping into their own little Coachella experience—S1D2 style 👌🏻
🎶 Ballet • Jazz • Hip Hop • Acro • Improv/Contemporary
🎨 FUN Festival-inspired crafts + games
☀️ Confidence, creativity & major good vibes
📅 June 22–25
⏰ 10AM–3PM
👯 Ages 4–10
Bring your lunch, we’ll bring the snacks + the energy ✌️
And yes… an S1D2 souvenir to remember the vibes 💜
Spots are LIMITED and this camp is already a HIT 🎡✨
👉 Register now at www.step1dance2.com
Let your dancer dance under the (imaginary 😉) desert sky and SURGE into summer 🌊🌵✨
#trainandgrow #dancecamp #step1dance2
#dancer #danceclass




Shoutout to our company members who were all over the map this weekend doing BIG things. ✨
Our full company season may be over, but for many… the journey is still going strong 💫
✨ Congrats to Gavin on his 9th city on the ASH tour in Newark, NJ
✨ Skyelynn stepping into her power as an Elect assistant at Embody on her 2nd city in BOSTON
✨ Ruby, Embody Ambassador, earning 9th overall for her solo, 3rd in improv, I am Resilient award, and a Class Standout also in BOSTON her 2nd city
✨ Caroline placing Top 5 for her solo at Revel
✨Adriana and Caroline both receiving High Platinum for their solos
✨ Kiera, Adriana, and Caroline all receiving Elite Revel Winner in Baltimore
Different cities, different stages, same passion.
S1D2 REPRESENT...
Our full company season may be over, but for many… the journey is still going strong 💫
✨ Congrats to Gavin on his 9th city on the ASH tour in Newark, NJ
✨ Skyelynn stepping into her power as an Elect assistant at Embody on her 2nd city in BOSTON
✨ Ruby, Embody Ambassador, earning 9th overall for her solo, 3rd in improv, I am Resilient award, and a Class Standout also in BOSTON her 2nd city
✨ Caroline placing Top 5 for her solo at Revel
✨Adriana and Caroline both receiving High Platinum for their solos
✨ Kiera, Adriana, and Caroline all receiving Elite Revel Winner in Baltimore
Different cities, different stages, same passion.
S1D2 REPRESENT...
⚡️ ENROLLMENT IS OFFICIALLY OPEN ⚡️
We are SURGING into Summer at S1D2 🌊🔥
This season is packed with everything your dancer needs:
✨ All Day Camps
✨ Weekly Camps
✨ 4-Week Sessions
✨ Guest Artist Classes
✨ Private Lessons
✨ Adult Classes
From beginners to advanced dancers… there is something for EVERYONE 💥
PLUS —
✨ Teacher Trainer & Protégé sign-ups are LIVE
End of Season Celebration registration is OPEN
💻 Register now: www.step1dance2.com
Don’t wait—these classes this summer will fill FAST 👀
We are SURGING into Summer at S1D2 🌊🔥
This season is packed with everything your dancer needs:
✨ All Day Camps
✨ Weekly Camps
✨ 4-Week Sessions
✨ Guest Artist Classes
✨ Private Lessons
✨ Adult Classes
From beginners to advanced dancers… there is something for EVERYONE 💥
PLUS —
✨ Teacher Trainer & Protégé sign-ups are LIVE
End of Season Celebration registration is OPEN
💻 Register now: www.step1dance2.com
Don’t wait—these classes this summer will fill FAST 👀




We’re SURGING into summer at S1D2 🌊🔥
And this lineup is EVERYTHING:
✨ All Day Camps
✨ Weekly Camps
✨ 4-Week Sessions
✨ Guest Artist Classes
✨ Private Lessons
✨ Adult Classes
Whether you’re trying something new or leveling ALL the way up… this is your summer 💥
⏰ ENROLLMENT OPENS TOMORROW at 12PM
💻 www.step1dance2.com
Spots will go FAST—don’t miss your chance to SURGE into Season 16 🌊
And this lineup is EVERYTHING:
✨ All Day Camps
✨ Weekly Camps
✨ 4-Week Sessions
✨ Guest Artist Classes
✨ Private Lessons
✨ Adult Classes
Whether you’re trying something new or leveling ALL the way up… this is your summer 💥
⏰ ENROLLMENT OPENS TOMORROW at 12PM
💻 www.step1dance2.com
Spots will go FAST—don’t miss your chance to SURGE into Season 16 🌊
NEW CLASS JUST DROPPED 🔥🔥🔥
We are SO pumped to bring you our Hip Hop Music Video Concept Class this summer 🎬✨
Train like you’re on set, build confidence, and bring the ENERGY with this one 💥
📅 July 13–16
⏰ 7:45–9PM
👟 Ages 8+
🔥 Featuring S1D2 alumni & SCAD student Kylie
This one is going to be a VIBE… don’t miss it 👀 cause this class is about to go CRAZY 🔥
Register March 23 online at 12pm!
We are SO pumped to bring you our Hip Hop Music Video Concept Class this summer 🎬✨
Train like you’re on set, build confidence, and bring the ENERGY with this one 💥
📅 July 13–16
⏰ 7:45–9PM
👟 Ages 8+
🔥 Featuring S1D2 alumni & SCAD student Kylie
This one is going to be a VIBE… don’t miss it 👀 cause this class is about to go CRAZY 🔥
Register March 23 online at 12pm!




Calling all LEVEL 1 dancers ✨
This is YOUR summer to try something new 💜
Join us for a 4-week session full of fun, confidence, and fresh styles each week!
🌊 Thursdays | 7–8PM
🌟 Ages 7+ (or pre-approved)
🎶 Styles rotate weekly — so you get a little bit of EVERYTHING
Perfect for beginner dancers ready to explore, grow, and fall in love with dance all over again 💫
This is YOUR summer to try something new 💜
Join us for a 4-week session full of fun, confidence, and fresh styles each week!
🌊 Thursdays | 7–8PM
🌟 Ages 7+ (or pre-approved)
🎶 Styles rotate weekly — so you get a little bit of EVERYTHING
Perfect for beginner dancers ready to explore, grow, and fall in love with dance all over again 💫
We’re bringing another fabulous new class to our summer schedule — Dance Moms Booties & Barre with Abby! ✨
Certified and amazing, Abby is sure to have you feeling fab, looking fab, and strong all summer long. This is the perfect class to move, tone, and have fun while doing something just for you and guess what you can also take it while your dancer is in class!
Sign up opens March 23 — save your spot because we already know these classes are going to fill fast! 💜
www.step1dance2.com
Certified and amazing, Abby is sure to have you feeling fab, looking fab, and strong all summer long. This is the perfect class to move, tone, and have fun while doing something just for you and guess what you can also take it while your dancer is in class!
Sign up opens March 23 — save your spot because we already know these classes are going to fill fast! 💜
www.step1dance2.com




✨ EMBODY WEEKEND RECAP ✨
Community over competition… always.
There is something truly incredible about our weekends at Embody.
It’s not just about dance… it’s about connection, growth, and belonging.
Every dancer walks into a space where they feel seen, heard, and understood—
through movement, through the faculty, and through the powerful mental health conversations that matter just as much as the training.
This weekend was about our dance family.
The community. The team. The connection.
And we are leaving with full hearts… and a few tears because it’s over. 💜
We are so proud of these humans and everything they poured into this season.
✨ SPECIAL SHOUTOUTS ✨
So proud of Skye for assisting 💫
and Ruby on her ambassadorship in their first city on tour!
✨ WHAT MEANT THE MOST… ✨
The compliments.
The kindness.
The attentiveness.
The work ethic.
The professionalism.
That is what people noticed.
We aren’t just proud…
we are deeply moved.
This is what makes S1D2 different.
This is what makes this family unforgettable.
This weekend wasn’t just about winning.
It was about who we are when no one is watching.
⚡ RECOGNITIONS ⚡
✨ Class Standouts (25% Nationals Scholarship)
Eila, Millie, Caroline, Harper, Nora, Adriana, Kayla, Gavin, Ruby, Skye
✨ $80,000 AMDA College Scholarship
Gavin
✨ EMCO
Kayla
✨ 50% Nationals Scholarship
Adriana, Nora, Kayla, Amelia
✨ 100% Nationals Scholarship
Gavin
✨ Whole Mover Runner-Ups
Stella, Caroline
✨ Whole Mover Winner
Eila
✨ Trailblazer Awards
Eila, Amelia
✨ Embody Apprentice
Adriana
✨ Elect
Gavin
⚡ IMPROV ⚡
Eila – 3rd Place (12 & Under Contemporary)
Gavin – 🥇 1st Place (13 & Up Contemporary)
She.E.Os
✨ 2nd Overall Mini Small Group
You are enough.
Sweet Dreams
✨ 7th Overall Teen Small Group
It’s your time.
Vogue
✨ 7th Overall Junior Small Group
You are enough.
Follow Me
✨ Showstopper Award
✨ 1st Overall Junior Large Group
✨ Highest Scoring 12 & Under Group
✨ Nationals Award + Closing Show
It’s your time.
Keep Breathing
✨ 1st Overall Mini Small Group
✨ Captivating Performance Award
You are resilient.
It’s Been A Year
✨ 2nd Overall Teen Small Group
✨ Outstanding Technique Award
✨ Nationals Award
It’s your time
Community over competition… always.
There is something truly incredible about our weekends at Embody.
It’s not just about dance… it’s about connection, growth, and belonging.
Every dancer walks into a space where they feel seen, heard, and understood—
through movement, through the faculty, and through the powerful mental health conversations that matter just as much as the training.
This weekend was about our dance family.
The community. The team. The connection.
And we are leaving with full hearts… and a few tears because it’s over. 💜
We are so proud of these humans and everything they poured into this season.
✨ SPECIAL SHOUTOUTS ✨
So proud of Skye for assisting 💫
and Ruby on her ambassadorship in their first city on tour!
✨ WHAT MEANT THE MOST… ✨
The compliments.
The kindness.
The attentiveness.
The work ethic.
The professionalism.
That is what people noticed.
We aren’t just proud…
we are deeply moved.
This is what makes S1D2 different.
This is what makes this family unforgettable.
This weekend wasn’t just about winning.
It was about who we are when no one is watching.
⚡ RECOGNITIONS ⚡
✨ Class Standouts (25% Nationals Scholarship)
Eila, Millie, Caroline, Harper, Nora, Adriana, Kayla, Gavin, Ruby, Skye
✨ $80,000 AMDA College Scholarship
Gavin
✨ EMCO
Kayla
✨ 50% Nationals Scholarship
Adriana, Nora, Kayla, Amelia
✨ 100% Nationals Scholarship
Gavin
✨ Whole Mover Runner-Ups
Stella, Caroline
✨ Whole Mover Winner
Eila
✨ Trailblazer Awards
Eila, Amelia
✨ Embody Apprentice
Adriana
✨ Elect
Gavin
⚡ IMPROV ⚡
Eila – 3rd Place (12 & Under Contemporary)
Gavin – 🥇 1st Place (13 & Up Contemporary)
She.E.Os
✨ 2nd Overall Mini Small Group
You are enough.
Sweet Dreams
✨ 7th Overall Teen Small Group
It’s your time.
Vogue
✨ 7th Overall Junior Small Group
You are enough.
Follow Me
✨ Showstopper Award
✨ 1st Overall Junior Large Group
✨ Highest Scoring 12 & Under Group
✨ Nationals Award + Closing Show
It’s your time.
Keep Breathing
✨ 1st Overall Mini Small Group
✨ Captivating Performance Award
You are resilient.
It’s Been A Year
✨ 2nd Overall Teen Small Group
✨ Outstanding Technique Award
✨ Nationals Award
It’s your time
Same day. Two styles. Double the fun 💜🌊
This summer your dancer can try:
🌊 Intro to Contemporary
✨ Intro to Acro
A 4-week session for ages 3–5 designed to:
✔ Build confidence
✔ Spark creativity
✔ Fall in LOVE with dance
📅 March 23 | 12 PM
And trust us… these classes go FAST 👀
Let them SURGE into summer at S1D2 🌊
This summer your dancer can try:
🌊 Intro to Contemporary
✨ Intro to Acro
A 4-week session for ages 3–5 designed to:
✔ Build confidence
✔ Spark creativity
✔ Fall in LOVE with dance
📅 March 23 | 12 PM
And trust us… these classes go FAST 👀
Let them SURGE into summer at S1D2 🌊




Think dancers have stressful convention weekends? Trying being their parents ….. Last full team convention weekend. 💜Shoutout to all the amazing dance parents!
REPOSTING & COMMENT 🔥🔥🔥 IF YOUR IN
Adult classes are popping off this summer at S1D2 ✨
From special one-day guest classes to weekly training in the style of your choice, there’s something for everyone.
Check out the full schedule online and come dance with us this summer!
March 23 sign up online and tell yo FRIENDS 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Adult classes are popping off this summer at S1D2 ✨
From special one-day guest classes to weekly training in the style of your choice, there’s something for everyone.
Check out the full schedule online and come dance with us this summer!
March 23 sign up online and tell yo FRIENDS 🔥🔥🔥🔥




Update for Monday, March 16th
Stay Safe Everyone 🫶🏻
Stay Safe Everyone 🫶🏻
@embodydanceconference FULL RECAP INCOMING••••••••••
But first a round of applause for S1D2 Dancers, Parents, Staff and our choreographers because this weekend was magical ✨✨✨✨✨
@parallelparadigms1d2
But first a round of applause for S1D2 Dancers, Parents, Staff and our choreographers because this weekend was magical ✨✨✨✨✨
@parallelparadigms1d2




