top of page
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?
Happy Birthday to our incredible Teacher Trainer and Company member, Kayla!
From the moment she walked into our studio at just 7 years old, we’ve had the privilege of watching her grow into the amazing young woman she is today.
Kayla is one of the sweetest, most determined souls you’ll ever meet. She has a way of leaving us all laughing uncontrollably while also inspiring everyone around her with her kindness, heart, and quiet strength.
What has been the most special to witness is her growth in confidence. Watching her truly step into who she is has been such a joy. She is beautiful inside and out, and she has a way of making everyone who crosses her path feel seen.
We are so excited to watch you shine in your new role as a Teacher Trainer, and we know this season has so many incredible things in store for you. Take it all in because you’ve worked so hard, and you are beyond deserving of every opportunity that comes your way.
Happy Birthday, Kayla! We love you and can’t wait to celebrate all that’s ahead.
Drop some 🫶🏻🌊 below
From the moment she walked into our studio at just 7 years old, we’ve had the privilege of watching her grow into the amazing young woman she is today.
Kayla is one of the sweetest, most determined souls you’ll ever meet. She has a way of leaving us all laughing uncontrollably while also inspiring everyone around her with her kindness, heart, and quiet strength.
What has been the most special to witness is her growth in confidence. Watching her truly step into who she is has been such a joy. She is beautiful inside and out, and she has a way of making everyone who crosses her path feel seen.
We are so excited to watch you shine in your new role as a Teacher Trainer, and we know this season has so many incredible things in store for you. Take it all in because you’ve worked so hard, and you are beyond deserving of every opportunity that comes your way.
Happy Birthday, Kayla! We love you and can’t wait to celebrate all that’s ahead.
Drop some 🫶🏻🌊 below
Happy Birthday to a dancer who takes on every challenge with determination, shines with kindness, inspires others to be truly themselves, and keeps everyone smiling and laughing with their quick wit and humor.
Wishing you a birthday filled with joy, laughter, hugs (even if you don’t want them) and so much love.
Let’s give our Peanut some birthday love in the comments!
We celebrate you Aubrey, today and everyday!
@pnut.h2612
Wishing you a birthday filled with joy, laughter, hugs (even if you don’t want them) and so much love.
Let’s give our Peanut some birthday love in the comments!
We celebrate you Aubrey, today and everyday!
@pnut.h2612
Some artists don’t just teach movement… they change the way you see and feel it.
This week, our dancers had the privilege of learning from @azuki.u —an artist whose passion, creativity, and authenticity remind us that dance is so much more than steps. It’s about being present, taking risks, embracing the unknown, and telling your story with honesty.
Watching our dancers step outside their comfort zones, trust the process, and discover and understand new ways to move has been inspiring. Those are the moments that create growth—not just as dancers, but as people.
Thank you, Azuki, for sharing your artistry, your perspective, and your heart with our dancers. Experiences like these leave an impact that reaches far beyond the studio.
This week, our dancers had the privilege of learning from @azuki.u —an artist whose passion, creativity, and authenticity remind us that dance is so much more than steps. It’s about being present, taking risks, embracing the unknown, and telling your story with honesty.
Watching our dancers step outside their comfort zones, trust the process, and discover and understand new ways to move has been inspiring. Those are the moments that create growth—not just as dancers, but as people.
Thank you, Azuki, for sharing your artistry, your perspective, and your heart with our dancers. Experiences like these leave an impact that reaches far beyond the studio.
DEMONS 🖤
•Concept Video
Choreography & Videography: @krenee20
Assistant: @tartagtia_
Video Editing: @tonitigr
Music: @dojacat
•Dancers: Sz 12 Step 1 Dance 2 Company & Solo Team @parallelparadigms1d2
@gavinng28
@skye.dancer14
@adrianalynn_dancer
@christinab_16
@kayla_w_dances
@dancewithagracie_08
@addison_dances09
@pnut.h2612
@kieradances
@ameliarose.dancer
@eila_jo
@stella.dance07
@nora.birdie.dancer
@rubydancin
@sophia_bski11
Grace
Caroline
Scarlett
Harper
#companyweek2 #season12
•Concept Video
Choreography & Videography: @krenee20
Assistant: @tartagtia_
Video Editing: @tonitigr
Music: @dojacat
•Dancers: Sz 12 Step 1 Dance 2 Company & Solo Team @parallelparadigms1d2
@gavinng28
@skye.dancer14
@adrianalynn_dancer
@christinab_16
@kayla_w_dances
@dancewithagracie_08
@addison_dances09
@pnut.h2612
@kieradances
@ameliarose.dancer
@eila_jo
@stella.dance07
@nora.birdie.dancer
@rubydancin
@sophia_bski11
Grace
Caroline
Scarlett
Harper
#companyweek2 #season12
LAST CALL for these classes coming up next week!
KPOP Demon Hunters Camp
Adult Contemporary
Hip Hop Basics and Foundations with Ashley
Open Acro July 31st 7-8pm
Sign up online at www.step1dance2.com
KPOP Demon Hunters Camp
Adult Contemporary
Hip Hop Basics and Foundations with Ashley
Open Acro July 31st 7-8pm
Sign up online at www.step1dance2.com
Day 3 of Company Week was all about bringing movement to the screen.
Our alumni @krenee20 , a member of the dance team at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), led a hip hop music video concept class where our dancers learned how it's done to create movement for the camera, work together as a team, and take the choreography beyond the studio walls by filming on location.
We can’t wait to see the finished video and watch her vision come to life.
We always love having Kylie back at S1D2. Watching our alumni return to share their passion and experiences with the next generation is something truly special.
Our alumni @krenee20 , a member of the dance team at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), led a hip hop music video concept class where our dancers learned how it's done to create movement for the camera, work together as a team, and take the choreography beyond the studio walls by filming on location.
We can’t wait to see the finished video and watch her vision come to life.
We always love having Kylie back at S1D2. Watching our alumni return to share their passion and experiences with the next generation is something truly special.
Week 2 of Little Movers and our hearts are so full. 🌊
The growth from just one week to the next has been amazing to watch. More confidence, more smiles, more willingness to try, and so many proud little moments.
These tiny dancers are already showing that big things come from small steps, and we couldn’t be more proud of every single one of them.
The growth from just one week to the next has been amazing to watch. More confidence, more smiles, more willingness to try, and so many proud little moments.
These tiny dancers are already showing that big things come from small steps, and we couldn’t be more proud of every single one of them.
Day 2 of Company Week with one of our own. 🌊
There is something special about welcoming alumni back into the studio. Watching Cam teach contemporary and hip hop today is always a full-circle moment for our dancers. She knows the culture, the expectations, and what it means to grow here and thru her experiences in NYC she shares that with every dancer in the room.
Technique matters. Hard work matters. But hearing from someone who once stood in their shoes reminds our dancers that growth is a process.
Thank you, Cam, for always wanting to pour back into the next generation. We are so proud of you and grateful you continue to inspire our dancers and that you always come HOME 🫶🏻
There is something special about welcoming alumni back into the studio. Watching Cam teach contemporary and hip hop today is always a full-circle moment for our dancers. She knows the culture, the expectations, and what it means to grow here and thru her experiences in NYC she shares that with every dancer in the room.
Technique matters. Hard work matters. But hearing from someone who once stood in their shoes reminds our dancers that growth is a process.
Thank you, Cam, for always wanting to pour back into the next generation. We are so proud of you and grateful you continue to inspire our dancers and that you always come HOME 🫶🏻
These classes are filling faster than we expected, and we couldn’t be more grateful. 💙
Seeing so many dancers excited for Season 16: SURGE has us counting down the days until September.
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, don’t wait much longer. Several classes only have a few spots remaining, and once they’re full, they’re full.
Don’t forget: Late enrollment begins September 1, so enroll before then to avoid late enrollment fees.
Grab your spot, find your community, and let’s make SURGE a season to remember.
Enroll today at www.step1dance2.com 🌊
Seeing so many dancers excited for Season 16: SURGE has us counting down the days until September.
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, don’t wait much longer. Several classes only have a few spots remaining, and once they’re full, they’re full.
Don’t forget: Late enrollment begins September 1, so enroll before then to avoid late enrollment fees.
Grab your spot, find your community, and let’s make SURGE a season to remember.
Enroll today at www.step1dance2.com 🌊
Sometimes dance says what words can’t.
This season our Contemporary 2 dancers brought Zombie to the stage a piece exploring the effects of social media on today’s youth. What began as a song they connected with during our observation exercises quickly grew into a story they wanted to tell.
They embraced every part of this piece from the intention behind the movement, to the use of the prop, to the emotional honesty they brought to each performance.
Choreographed by our owner Jess Gallew.
So proud of these dancers for the growth they’ve shown, the commitment they gave to this message, and the courage and maturity to tell a story that feels so relevant for today's society. 🤍
Season 15 RADIATE Showcase
Zombie- Boyce Avenue Cover
Choreo @jga2814
Contemporary 2 Dancers
This season our Contemporary 2 dancers brought Zombie to the stage a piece exploring the effects of social media on today’s youth. What began as a song they connected with during our observation exercises quickly grew into a story they wanted to tell.
They embraced every part of this piece from the intention behind the movement, to the use of the prop, to the emotional honesty they brought to each performance.
Choreographed by our owner Jess Gallew.
So proud of these dancers for the growth they’ve shown, the commitment they gave to this message, and the courage and maturity to tell a story that feels so relevant for today's society. 🤍
Season 15 RADIATE Showcase
Zombie- Boyce Avenue Cover
Choreo @jga2814
Contemporary 2 Dancers
Real talk…
Day 1 reminded us that becoming a great dancer is about so much more than technique. We can work endlessly on our skills, but learning how to show up for ourselves with a positive mindset and how to support the people around us is what truly makes a strong artist and teammate.
Safe to say… after Day 1, our dancers are going to be feeling it for the rest of the week. 💪🏻 And that’s all part of the growth.
Day 1 reminded us that becoming a great dancer is about so much more than technique. We can work endlessly on our skills, but learning how to show up for ourselves with a positive mindset and how to support the people around us is what truly makes a strong artist and teammate.
Safe to say… after Day 1, our dancers are going to be feeling it for the rest of the week. 💪🏻 And that’s all part of the growth.
Company + Solo Team Week 2 begins.
This week our dancers will continue to grow through:
• Mindset & mental performance training
• Ballet technique
• A special guest class with S1D2 alumni @cameryn.kelly
• A music video concept experience with alumni @krenee20
• Site-specific movement exploration
• Two inspiring days training with the incredible @azuki.u
Every week, every class, every person they learn from becomes part of their journey. We can’t wait to watch them embrace this one.
Season 12 Company Members 🌊
@kristinmurrelldancephotography 🌊
This week our dancers will continue to grow through:
• Mindset & mental performance training
• Ballet technique
• A special guest class with S1D2 alumni @cameryn.kelly
• A music video concept experience with alumni @krenee20
• Site-specific movement exploration
• Two inspiring days training with the incredible @azuki.u
Every week, every class, every person they learn from becomes part of their journey. We can’t wait to watch them embrace this one.
Season 12 Company Members 🌊
@kristinmurrelldancephotography 🌊
Some pieces are more than choreography they become a reflection of a season. One of our favorites.
Our Season 15 RADIATE Company & Solo Team piece, choreographed by the incredible Abby Scaggs, embodied everything we strive for: athleticism, artistry, unity, and strength.
Every movement challenged our dancers to be powerful, intentional, and connected not just as individuals, but as one team.
Thank you, @abbyyscaggs , for creating a work that pushed our dancers beyond technique and reminded them that true artistry comes from trust, resilience, and dancing for something bigger than yourself. ✨
Season 15 Radiate Annual Showcase
Choreography @abbyyscaggs
Dancers @parallelparadigms1d2
Our Season 15 RADIATE Company & Solo Team piece, choreographed by the incredible Abby Scaggs, embodied everything we strive for: athleticism, artistry, unity, and strength.
Every movement challenged our dancers to be powerful, intentional, and connected not just as individuals, but as one team.
Thank you, @abbyyscaggs , for creating a work that pushed our dancers beyond technique and reminded them that true artistry comes from trust, resilience, and dancing for something bigger than yourself. ✨
Season 15 Radiate Annual Showcase
Choreography @abbyyscaggs
Dancers @parallelparadigms1d2
🎤💜 3 SPOTS LEFT.....Calling all future K-Pop Demon Hunter stars! 💜🎤
Get ready for 4 days packed with dancing, creativity, friendship, and nonstop fun at our SURGE KPOP Dance Camp!
✨ Hip Hop ✨ Jazz ✨ Acro ✨ Contemporary ✨ Improv 🎨 Crafts 🎮 Games 📸 Photos 🏅 Ribbons 💜 Parent Showcase
Whether your dancer loves K-Pop, performing, creating, or making new friends, this camp is designed to keep them moving, learning, and having the BEST summer ever.
🍱 Bring Lunch 🍿 Snack Provided
📅 July 27–30 ⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM 👍🏻 Ages 4–10
Spots are limited and enrollment closes when camp is full!
💜 Move. Grow. SURGE.
#S1D2 #SURGE #KPOPDanceCamp #DanceCamp #KentIsland EasternShoreMD KidsDance KPOP SummerCamp Step1Dance2
Get ready for 4 days packed with dancing, creativity, friendship, and nonstop fun at our SURGE KPOP Dance Camp!
✨ Hip Hop ✨ Jazz ✨ Acro ✨ Contemporary ✨ Improv 🎨 Crafts 🎮 Games 📸 Photos 🏅 Ribbons 💜 Parent Showcase
Whether your dancer loves K-Pop, performing, creating, or making new friends, this camp is designed to keep them moving, learning, and having the BEST summer ever.
🍱 Bring Lunch 🍿 Snack Provided
📅 July 27–30 ⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM 👍🏻 Ages 4–10
Spots are limited and enrollment closes when camp is full!
💜 Move. Grow. SURGE.
#S1D2 #SURGE #KPOPDanceCamp #DanceCamp #KentIsland EasternShoreMD KidsDance KPOP SummerCamp Step1Dance2
It’s not just about learning tricks it’s about building strong, confident, fearless dancers/artists/athletes!
✨ New Skills
👍🏻 Fun Challenges
🔥 Goal Setting
🌟 Confidence Building
💜 Teamwork & Encouragement
🍧 Popsicles to cool off
💦 Slip & Slide Fun to celebrate all the hard work!
We’ll push limits, celebrate every victory, and have an amazing week together. Whether perfecting the basics or chasing your next big skill, it's always designed to help you grow while having FUN!
#acro #trainandgrow #step1dance2 #dance #dancestudio
✨ New Skills
👍🏻 Fun Challenges
🔥 Goal Setting
🌟 Confidence Building
💜 Teamwork & Encouragement
🍧 Popsicles to cool off
💦 Slip & Slide Fun to celebrate all the hard work!
We’ll push limits, celebrate every victory, and have an amazing week together. Whether perfecting the basics or chasing your next big skill, it's always designed to help you grow while having FUN!
#acro #trainandgrow #step1dance2 #dance #dancestudio
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE DANCE STUDIO & STAFF!
Help us make a SURGE in the 2026 Golden Anchor Awards! ⚓💙
We'd be honored to have your vote. Every vote is a celebration of our amazing dancers, dedicated instructors, and supportive dance families who make our studio community so special.
💙 Vote for your favorite studio and staff!
⚓ Support Local • 2026 Golden Anchor Awards
📲 Scan the QR code or visit www.shoreupdate.com/goldenanchor
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge our team and support our dance community. Your vote means the world to us!
Help us make a SURGE in the 2026 Golden Anchor Awards! ⚓💙
We'd be honored to have your vote. Every vote is a celebration of our amazing dancers, dedicated instructors, and supportive dance families who make our studio community so special.
💙 Vote for your favorite studio and staff!
⚓ Support Local • 2026 Golden Anchor Awards
📲 Scan the QR code or visit www.shoreupdate.com/goldenanchor
Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge our team and support our dance community. Your vote means the world to us!
The support speaks VOLUMES 🔊🔊🔊🔊
Yasssss @kayla_w_dances 💥 CONGRATS
Another goal/skill unlocked
#acrointensive #acroweek
Yasssss @kayla_w_dances 💥 CONGRATS
Another goal/skill unlocked
#acrointensive #acroweek
Don’t Wait… Dance Your Way Into the Hottest Classes of the Season! 💥⚡
🩵 Friendship Camp
💥 K-POP Demon Hunters Camp
🔥 Ashley’s Hip Hop Basics
✨ Poppy Rusca 2-Day Intensive (Technique • Contemporary • Improv)
🌿 Adult Contemporary
🤸 Open Acro
Spots are limited and filling fast! Secure your spot today before your favorite class fills!
💙🖤 Enroll now: www.step1dance2.com
🩵 Friendship Camp
💥 K-POP Demon Hunters Camp
🔥 Ashley’s Hip Hop Basics
✨ Poppy Rusca 2-Day Intensive (Technique • Contemporary • Improv)
🌿 Adult Contemporary
🤸 Open Acro
Spots are limited and filling fast! Secure your spot today before your favorite class fills!
💙🖤 Enroll now: www.step1dance2.com
Tiny toes. Big dreams. 💙✨
The smallest waves create the biggest ripples. 🌊 Our 4-week Little Movers summer session is officially underway, and we can’t wait to watch these tiny dancers shine, explore, and fall in love with movement.
SURGE. 💫🌊
The smallest waves create the biggest ripples. 🌊 Our 4-week Little Movers summer session is officially underway, and we can’t wait to watch these tiny dancers shine, explore, and fall in love with movement.
SURGE. 💫🌊
Another Nationals in the books! ✨
Congratulations to our Company member, Eila, on an incredible week at @reveldanceconvention Nationals!
She received the following for her solo performances
🤍 Santa Maria — High Platinum
🤍 Beautiful — Platinum
We are beyond proud of the dedication, growth, artistry, and heart you continue to bring every time you step on stage. Watching you represent S1D2 . Keep believing in yourself and enjoying every moment of the journey we can’t wait to see what’s next for you!
Congratulations, Eila! We are so proud of you! 🫶🏻
Congratulations to our Company member, Eila, on an incredible week at @reveldanceconvention Nationals!
She received the following for her solo performances
🤍 Santa Maria — High Platinum
🤍 Beautiful — Platinum
We are beyond proud of the dedication, growth, artistry, and heart you continue to bring every time you step on stage. Watching you represent S1D2 . Keep believing in yourself and enjoying every moment of the journey we can’t wait to see what’s next for you!
Congratulations, Eila! We are so proud of you! 🫶🏻
In honor of our Acro 2+ Intensive Week kicking off today! 💙
Here’s a look back at our Season 15 RADIATE Showcase performance by our Acro XL dancers.
Our Acro XL program gives Level 2+ dancers the opportunity to take an additional weekly acro class dedicated to building strength, flexibility, technique, confidence, and the courage to keep pushing beyond what they thought was possible.
Growth doesn’t happen by staying comfortable it happens by showing up, working hard, and trusting the process. We’re so proud of everything these dancers accomplished last season, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store this week.
Choreo @jga2814 @tartagtia_ @abbyyscaggs
@step1dance2
Showcase Season 15
Here’s a look back at our Season 15 RADIATE Showcase performance by our Acro XL dancers.
Our Acro XL program gives Level 2+ dancers the opportunity to take an additional weekly acro class dedicated to building strength, flexibility, technique, confidence, and the courage to keep pushing beyond what they thought was possible.
Growth doesn’t happen by staying comfortable it happens by showing up, working hard, and trusting the process. We’re so proud of everything these dancers accomplished last season, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store this week.
Choreo @jga2814 @tartagtia_ @abbyyscaggs
@step1dance2
Showcase Season 15
⚡️ IT’S GO TIME! ⚡️
The wait is over… SURGE Summer Intensives kick off THIS WEEK! 🌊🔥
✨ Little Movers
✨ Beginner Pre Dance
✨ Intermediate Pre Dance
🔥 This Week ONLY
⚡ Acro Intensive
⚡ Adult Jazz
Every class is a chance to learn, push yourself, make new friends, and become part of something bigger.
Don’t miss the energy. Don’t miss the growth. Don’t miss the SURGE. 🌊⚡
📍Step 1 Dance 2 Academy
🌐 www.step1dance2.com
The wait is over… SURGE Summer Intensives kick off THIS WEEK! 🌊🔥
✨ Little Movers
✨ Beginner Pre Dance
✨ Intermediate Pre Dance
🔥 This Week ONLY
⚡ Acro Intensive
⚡ Adult Jazz
Every class is a chance to learn, push yourself, make new friends, and become part of something bigger.
Don’t miss the energy. Don’t miss the growth. Don’t miss the SURGE. 🌊⚡
📍Step 1 Dance 2 Academy
🌐 www.step1dance2.com
A studio isn’t built by its walls. It’s built by the people inside them. 💙⚡️
At S1D2, our dancers are the heartbeat of everything we do. They create the friendships, the encouragement, the laughter, the growth, and the community that makes this place feel like home.
Every class.
Every high five.
Every new face.
Every moment together.
That’s what makes S1D2 different.
Not just the dance…
the people.
Here’s to another season of moving, growing, and SURGING together. 💙
At S1D2, our dancers are the heartbeat of everything we do. They create the friendships, the encouragement, the laughter, the growth, and the community that makes this place feel like home.
Every class.
Every high five.
Every new face.
Every moment together.
That’s what makes S1D2 different.
Not just the dance…
the people.
Here’s to another season of moving, growing, and SURGING together. 💙
Somewhere along the way, life got busy.
Work.
Kids.
Schedules.
Responsibilities.
And somehow… you ended up at the bottom of the list.
But if you’ve ever caught yourself dancing in the kitchen, turning up the music in the car, or wishing you could take just one more class…
This is your sign. 🤍
Dance isn’t just for kids.
It’s for the adults who need an hour to breathe, move, laugh, reconnect, and remember who they are outside of everything they do for everyone else.
At Step 1 Dance 2, we believe it’s never too late to dance.
✨ Adult Tap & Hip Hop are happening now for our Season 16.
✨ Adult Jazz starts next week!
No pressure. No experience required. Just come move with us.
Because sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself… is dance. And honestly we have the best community for it! Doors are open!!!!
Choreo @lowman89
🎥🎥 @shawful
Season 15 ✨ Radiate
#Step1Dance2 #S1D2 #AdultDance #DanceForYou NeverTooLateToDance MoveWithPurpose Season16SURGAr
Work.
Kids.
Schedules.
Responsibilities.
And somehow… you ended up at the bottom of the list.
But if you’ve ever caught yourself dancing in the kitchen, turning up the music in the car, or wishing you could take just one more class…
This is your sign. 🤍
Dance isn’t just for kids.
It’s for the adults who need an hour to breathe, move, laugh, reconnect, and remember who they are outside of everything they do for everyone else.
At Step 1 Dance 2, we believe it’s never too late to dance.
✨ Adult Tap & Hip Hop are happening now for our Season 16.
✨ Adult Jazz starts next week!
No pressure. No experience required. Just come move with us.
Because sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself… is dance. And honestly we have the best community for it! Doors are open!!!!
Choreo @lowman89
🎥🎥 @shawful
Season 15 ✨ Radiate
#Step1Dance2 #S1D2 #AdultDance #DanceForYou NeverTooLateToDance MoveWithPurpose Season16SURGAr
TODAY’S THE DAY! 🚨
This is your LAST DAY to take advantage of Early Bird Enrollment for SURGE • Season 16! 🌊⚡
Don’t miss your chance to save before reg rates increase and secure your spot for another epic season.
✨ Move. Grow. SURGE.
⏰ Enrollment closes TONIGHT!
💻 Register now before the Early Bird deadline ends.
This is your LAST DAY to take advantage of Early Bird Enrollment for SURGE • Season 16! 🌊⚡
Don’t miss your chance to save before reg rates increase and secure your spot for another epic season.
✨ Move. Grow. SURGE.
⏰ Enrollment closes TONIGHT!
💻 Register now before the Early Bird deadline ends.
Modern. Contemporary. Improv. Technique. ✨
This week with Abby was exactly what dancers need not just training, but the opportunity to create, explore, and connect.
One of our favorite traditions returned this summer: Site Specific Day. 🌿🌊 Dancing outside the studio walls reminds us that movement isn’t confined to four walls. Nature has a way of inspiring creativity, encouraging vulnerability, and allowing dancers to truly feel every movement in a different way.
Growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones… and sometimes, outside the studio.
✨ Don’t wait to register for your favorite summer intensives! Advance enrollment is highly recommended. Per studio policy, classes with low enrollment may be canceled, so be sure to reserve your spot early and keep your summer training going strong.
This week with Abby was exactly what dancers need not just training, but the opportunity to create, explore, and connect.
One of our favorite traditions returned this summer: Site Specific Day. 🌿🌊 Dancing outside the studio walls reminds us that movement isn’t confined to four walls. Nature has a way of inspiring creativity, encouraging vulnerability, and allowing dancers to truly feel every movement in a different way.
Growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones… and sometimes, outside the studio.
✨ Don’t wait to register for your favorite summer intensives! Advance enrollment is highly recommended. Per studio policy, classes with low enrollment may be canceled, so be sure to reserve your spot early and keep your summer training going strong.
Some dreams come full circle. Others are just beginning. ✨
Today we’re celebrating a few of our S1D2 dancers whose hard work, passion, and dedication have led them to incredible new chapters with ASH. @artistssimplyhuman
🤍 Gavin — Congratulations on an unforgettable 2025–2026 season as an ASH Assistant. You led with humility, heart, and kindness, leaving your mark on every city you visited.
🔥 Skye — Congratulations on being named a 2026–2027 ASH Assistant! Watching this dream become your reality is so well deserved, and we can’t wait to see you step into this next chapter.
✨ Adriana — Congratulations on earning your third season as an ASH Company member. Your consistency, commitment, and love for dance continues to grow.
💫 Kayla — Welcome to the ASH Company! This is only the beginning, and we couldn’t be more excited to watch your journey unfold.
We are beyond proud of each of you. Thank you for representing S1D2 with integrity, passion, and heart. Your journeys may all look different, but your love for this community shines the same. Here’s to another incredible season. 🤍🌊
Today we’re celebrating a few of our S1D2 dancers whose hard work, passion, and dedication have led them to incredible new chapters with ASH. @artistssimplyhuman
🤍 Gavin — Congratulations on an unforgettable 2025–2026 season as an ASH Assistant. You led with humility, heart, and kindness, leaving your mark on every city you visited.
🔥 Skye — Congratulations on being named a 2026–2027 ASH Assistant! Watching this dream become your reality is so well deserved, and we can’t wait to see you step into this next chapter.
✨ Adriana — Congratulations on earning your third season as an ASH Company member. Your consistency, commitment, and love for dance continues to grow.
💫 Kayla — Welcome to the ASH Company! This is only the beginning, and we couldn’t be more excited to watch your journey unfold.
We are beyond proud of each of you. Thank you for representing S1D2 with integrity, passion, and heart. Your journeys may all look different, but your love for this community shines the same. Here’s to another incredible season. 🤍🌊
⚡️ 3 MORE DAYS LEFT FOR EARLY BIRD ENROLLMENT for our FULL Season 16⚡️
Season 16 is almost here, and summer is the perfect time to Move. Grow. SURGE. 🌊
Take advantage of our upcoming SUMMER intensives and camps to build technique, gain confidence, and head into the new season stronger than ever!
✨ Acro Week Intensive
✨ Adult Jazz
✨ Hip Hop Basics Foundations
✨ Company & Solo Team Week with Azuki
✨ KPOP Demon Hunters Camp
✨ 4-Week Pre Dance Sessions
🔥 Only 3 days remain to lock in Early Bird Enrollment for Season 16! Don’t miss your chance to save before registration rates increase.
📲 Enroll today at www.step1dance2.com
Move. Grow. SURGE. 🌊🪩⚡
Season 16 is almost here, and summer is the perfect time to Move. Grow. SURGE. 🌊
Take advantage of our upcoming SUMMER intensives and camps to build technique, gain confidence, and head into the new season stronger than ever!
✨ Acro Week Intensive
✨ Adult Jazz
✨ Hip Hop Basics Foundations
✨ Company & Solo Team Week with Azuki
✨ KPOP Demon Hunters Camp
✨ 4-Week Pre Dance Sessions
🔥 Only 3 days remain to lock in Early Bird Enrollment for Season 16! Don’t miss your chance to save before registration rates increase.
📲 Enroll today at www.step1dance2.com
Move. Grow. SURGE. 🌊🪩⚡
Season 15 ASH Nationals 🤍
The awards, scholarships, placements, and opportunities are incredible, but they aren’t what we’ll remember most.
We’ll remember the hugs after awards. The tears of joy for teammates and friends. The loud cheers when someone else’s name was called. The reminders that success is even sweeter when it’s shared.
ASH has always said it best:
“It’s not about the results… it’s who you share them with.”
We are beyond proud of every S1D2 dancer not just for what they accomplished, but for how they accomplished it.
Recognitions
• Adriana – Don’t You Cry For Me – 1st Place
• Kiera – Girl – 1st Place
• Skyelynn – After the Storm – 1st Place
• Adriana – Get Him Back – 1st Place
• Kayla – Her – 1st Place
• Millie – Dream – 2nd Place
• Christina – Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself – 2nd Place
✨ Special Recognition
• Skyelynn – Luv Dancin’ – True Artist & Top 10 Highest Scoring AIT Solo
• Scars – True Artist & 3rd Highest Scoring Intermediate Duo/Trio
🏆 Group Awards
• Purr – 1st Place
• K O D – 1st Place
• Pure – 1st Place
🌟 Scholarships & Opportunities
• Kiera – Half City Scholarship
• Adriana – ASH Company 3rd Season
• Skyelynn – 2026-2027 ASH Assistant
• Kayla – LA Establishment 25% Scholarship, Summer Program Acceptance & ASH Company
• Gavin – Congrats on an amazing ASH assistant season and now an ALUM
• LA Establishment 10% Scholarship & 10-Month Program Acceptance
• Possible Company Acceptance with Odyssey Dance Theatre
• Full-Tuition Contemporary BFA Scholarship – North Carolina School of the Arts
• Adelphi University – $13,500/year Scholarship
• AMDA – $60,000 Scholarship
• DDO Talent Agency Interview
• Movement Talent Agency Interview
• $500 Earl Mosley Summer Intensive Scholarship
To every dancer, parent, mentor, and faculty member who made this week unforgettable… thank you.
These are the moments that become memories for a lifetime.
Thank you @artistssimplyhuman @brahamlogancrane and the entire ASH faculty for our 9th NaShies.....it's been an incredible ride!
Move together. Grow together. Celebrate together. 🌊🤍
The awards, scholarships, placements, and opportunities are incredible, but they aren’t what we’ll remember most.
We’ll remember the hugs after awards. The tears of joy for teammates and friends. The loud cheers when someone else’s name was called. The reminders that success is even sweeter when it’s shared.
ASH has always said it best:
“It’s not about the results… it’s who you share them with.”
We are beyond proud of every S1D2 dancer not just for what they accomplished, but for how they accomplished it.
Recognitions
• Adriana – Don’t You Cry For Me – 1st Place
• Kiera – Girl – 1st Place
• Skyelynn – After the Storm – 1st Place
• Adriana – Get Him Back – 1st Place
• Kayla – Her – 1st Place
• Millie – Dream – 2nd Place
• Christina – Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself – 2nd Place
✨ Special Recognition
• Skyelynn – Luv Dancin’ – True Artist & Top 10 Highest Scoring AIT Solo
• Scars – True Artist & 3rd Highest Scoring Intermediate Duo/Trio
🏆 Group Awards
• Purr – 1st Place
• K O D – 1st Place
• Pure – 1st Place
🌟 Scholarships & Opportunities
• Kiera – Half City Scholarship
• Adriana – ASH Company 3rd Season
• Skyelynn – 2026-2027 ASH Assistant
• Kayla – LA Establishment 25% Scholarship, Summer Program Acceptance & ASH Company
• Gavin – Congrats on an amazing ASH assistant season and now an ALUM
• LA Establishment 10% Scholarship & 10-Month Program Acceptance
• Possible Company Acceptance with Odyssey Dance Theatre
• Full-Tuition Contemporary BFA Scholarship – North Carolina School of the Arts
• Adelphi University – $13,500/year Scholarship
• AMDA – $60,000 Scholarship
• DDO Talent Agency Interview
• Movement Talent Agency Interview
• $500 Earl Mosley Summer Intensive Scholarship
To every dancer, parent, mentor, and faculty member who made this week unforgettable… thank you.
These are the moments that become memories for a lifetime.
Thank you @artistssimplyhuman @brahamlogancrane and the entire ASH faculty for our 9th NaShies.....it's been an incredible ride!
Move together. Grow together. Celebrate together. 🌊🤍
✨ What. A. Week. ✨
nASHies is officially in the books, and our hearts are so full. ✨🫶🏻✨
A full recap is coming soon… but first, it’s time to cheer on another one of our own!
Let’s go, @eila_jo ! 🤍🔥 She’s taking the stage this week at Revel Nationals with her solos, and we couldn’t be more proud. Wishing her the best of luck as she shines, performs her heart out, and soaks in every moment.
We’re all rooting for you! 💜🌟
Dm her for the revel password for live stream
nASHies is officially in the books, and our hearts are so full. ✨🫶🏻✨
A full recap is coming soon… but first, it’s time to cheer on another one of our own!
Let’s go, @eila_jo ! 🤍🔥 She’s taking the stage this week at Revel Nationals with her solos, and we couldn’t be more proud. Wishing her the best of luck as she shines, performs her heart out, and soaks in every moment.
We’re all rooting for you! 💜🌟
Dm her for the revel password for live stream
Follow us on Instagram
Studio Events
Jun 22, 2026, 8:00 AM
Happy Birthday to our incredible Teacher Trainer and Company member, Kayla!
From the moment she walked into our studio at just 7 years old, we’ve had the privilege of watching her grow into the amazing young woman she is today.
Kayla is one of the sweetest, most determined souls you’ll ever meet. She has a way of leaving us all laughing uncontrollably while also inspiring everyone around her with her kindness, heart, and quiet strength.
What has been the most special to witness is her growth in confidence. Watching her truly step into who she is has been such a joy. She is beautiful inside and out, and she has a way of making everyone who crosses her path feel seen.
We are so excited to watch you shine in your new role as a Teacher Trainer, and we know this season has so many incredible things in store for you. Take it all in because you’ve worked so hard, and you are beyond deserving of every opportunity that comes your way.
Happy Birthday, Kayla! We love you and can’t wait to celebrate all that’s ahead.
Drop some 🫶🏻🌊 below
From the moment she walked into our studio at just 7 years old, we’ve had the privilege of watching her grow into the amazing young woman she is today.
Kayla is one of the sweetest, most determined souls you’ll ever meet. She has a way of leaving us all laughing uncontrollably while also inspiring everyone around her with her kindness, heart, and quiet strength.
What has been the most special to witness is her growth in confidence. Watching her truly step into who she is has been such a joy. She is beautiful inside and out, and she has a way of making everyone who crosses her path feel seen.
We are so excited to watch you shine in your new role as a Teacher Trainer, and we know this season has so many incredible things in store for you. Take it all in because you’ve worked so hard, and you are beyond deserving of every opportunity that comes your way.
Happy Birthday, Kayla! We love you and can’t wait to celebrate all that’s ahead.
Drop some 🫶🏻🌊 below
Happy Birthday to a dancer who takes on every challenge with determination, shines with kindness, inspires others to be truly themselves, and keeps everyone smiling and laughing with their quick wit and humor.
Wishing you a birthday filled with joy, laughter, hugs (even if you don’t want them) and so much love.
Let’s give our Peanut some birthday love in the comments!
We celebrate you Aubrey, today and everyday!
@pnut.h2612
Wishing you a birthday filled with joy, laughter, hugs (even if you don’t want them) and so much love.
Let’s give our Peanut some birthday love in the comments!
We celebrate you Aubrey, today and everyday!
@pnut.h2612
Some artists don’t just teach movement… they change the way you see and feel it.
This week, our dancers had the privilege of learning from @azuki.u —an artist whose passion, creativity, and authenticity remind us that dance is so much more than steps. It’s about being present, taking risks, embracing the unknown, and telling your story with honesty.
Watching our dancers step outside their comfort zones, trust the process, and discover and understand new ways to move has been inspiring. Those are the moments that create growth—not just as dancers, but as people.
Thank you, Azuki, for sharing your artistry, your perspective, and your heart with our dancers. Experiences like these leave an impact that reaches far beyond the studio.
This week, our dancers had the privilege of learning from @azuki.u —an artist whose passion, creativity, and authenticity remind us that dance is so much more than steps. It’s about being present, taking risks, embracing the unknown, and telling your story with honesty.
Watching our dancers step outside their comfort zones, trust the process, and discover and understand new ways to move has been inspiring. Those are the moments that create growth—not just as dancers, but as people.
Thank you, Azuki, for sharing your artistry, your perspective, and your heart with our dancers. Experiences like these leave an impact that reaches far beyond the studio.
DEMONS 🖤
•Concept Video
Choreography & Videography: @krenee20
Assistant: @tartagtia_
Video Editing: @tonitigr
Music: @dojacat
•Dancers: Sz 12 Step 1 Dance 2 Company & Solo Team @parallelparadigms1d2
@gavinng28
@skye.dancer14
@adrianalynn_dancer
@christinab_16
@kayla_w_dances
@dancewithagracie_08
@addison_dances09
@pnut.h2612
@kieradances
@ameliarose.dancer
@eila_jo
@stella.dance07
@nora.birdie.dancer
@rubydancin
@sophia_bski11
Grace
Caroline
Scarlett
Harper
#companyweek2 #season12
•Concept Video
Choreography & Videography: @krenee20
Assistant: @tartagtia_
Video Editing: @tonitigr
Music: @dojacat
•Dancers: Sz 12 Step 1 Dance 2 Company & Solo Team @parallelparadigms1d2
@gavinng28
@skye.dancer14
@adrianalynn_dancer
@christinab_16
@kayla_w_dances
@dancewithagracie_08
@addison_dances09
@pnut.h2612
@kieradances
@ameliarose.dancer
@eila_jo
@stella.dance07
@nora.birdie.dancer
@rubydancin
@sophia_bski11
Grace
Caroline
Scarlett
Harper
#companyweek2 #season12
LAST CALL for these classes coming up next week!
KPOP Demon Hunters Camp
Adult Contemporary
Hip Hop Basics and Foundations with Ashley
Open Acro July 31st 7-8pm
Sign up online at www.step1dance2.com
KPOP Demon Hunters Camp
Adult Contemporary
Hip Hop Basics and Foundations with Ashley
Open Acro July 31st 7-8pm
Sign up online at www.step1dance2.com
Day 3 of Company Week was all about bringing movement to the screen.
Our alumni @krenee20 , a member of the dance team at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), led a hip hop music video concept class where our dancers learned how it's done to create movement for the camera, work together as a team, and take the choreography beyond the studio walls by filming on location.
We can’t wait to see the finished video and watch her vision come to life.
We always love having Kylie back at S1D2. Watching our alumni return to share their passion and experiences with the next generation is something truly special.
Our alumni @krenee20 , a member of the dance team at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), led a hip hop music video concept class where our dancers learned how it's done to create movement for the camera, work together as a team, and take the choreography beyond the studio walls by filming on location.
We can’t wait to see the finished video and watch her vision come to life.
We always love having Kylie back at S1D2. Watching our alumni return to share their passion and experiences with the next generation is something truly special.
Follow us on Instagram
bottom of page