Business Details
16 Years
experience
Premier Dance Academy in Kenosha, WI
Step by Step Dance Academy has been a cornerstone of dance education in Kenosha for over 15 years. Our studio is dedicated to fostering growth, confidence, and artistic expression in dancers of all ages and skill levels. With a team of experienced instructors, we offer comprehensive training in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and tumbling. Our mission is to create a supportive environment where students thrive both as performers and individuals. We prioritize personalized instruction, ensuring each dancer reaches their full potential. Our instructors bring decades of combined experience, including competitive accolades and professional performance opportunities.We serve recreational dancers and competitive teams, emphasizing discipline, teamwork, and creativity. Our alumni continue to share their passion through teaching and performance, extending our impact beyond the studio. We maintain rigorous standards in technique while nurturing a love for dance that lasts a lifetime. Our programs are designed to accommodate diverse learning needs and aspirations, from casual participation to advanced competition preparation.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Instruction
Jazz Dance Lessons
Hip Hop Workshops
Lyrical Training
Tumbling Classes
Competition Team Prep
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of dance education expertise in Kenosha
- Our instructors include award-winning competitive dancers and teachers
- We provide personalized instruction for recreational and competitive dancers
- Our alumni continue teaching and performing professionally
- We maintain a supportive, high-energy learning environment
What people say
Confidence growth
Skilled instructors
Diverse dance styles
Competitive opportunities
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through structured training. Students learn traditional techniques while building strength and flexibility. Classes emphasize proper form and musicality for dancers aged 3 to adult.
Tap Instruction
Tap classes focus on rhythm creation and musical interpretation through shoe-mounted taps. Students progress from basic steps to complex combinations, developing coordination and improvisation skills in a fun, energetic environment.
Jazz Dance Lessons
Jazz classes blend technical training with creative expression, incorporating current trends and classic styles. Students learn choreography that builds strength, flexibility, and performance confidence across multiple music genres.
Hip Hop Workshops
Our hip hop program teaches urban dance styles including popping, locking, and breaking. Classes emphasize musicality, creativity, and cultural understanding while maintaining technical development for all experience levels.
Competition Team Prep
Competition preparation includes advanced choreography, team building, and performance skills. Dancers train extensively in multiple styles, earning awards at regional and national events while developing discipline and artistry.
People
Amy Slater
Owner/Director
With 30+ years dance experience, Amy founded the studio after training at Broadway Dance Center. She has directed award-winning competition teams and taught students from age 3 to adult.
Bailey Lundy
Instructor
A 13-year competition veteran, Bailey teaches tap and jazz. She earned multiple Top Soloist awards and brings expertise in competitive performance training to her classes.
Katie Larson
Instructor
Specializing in jazz and hip hop, Katie has 26 years dance experience. She combines technical training with creative expression, helping students develop personal style and performance confidence.
Samantha Hodge
Instructor
Samantha teaches ballet and lyrical classes, drawing from her competition experience and University of Wisconsin education. She emphasizes technical foundation while nurturing artistic growth in students.
Olivia K
Instructor
A versatile performer, Olivia teaches tap and tumbling. She has performed at Milwaukee Bucks games and received PAC Attack awards, bringing professional performance insights to her instruction.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and tumbling classes for all skill levels.
Are there competitive dance opportunities?
Yes, we have competition teams with regional and national participation options.
What are your class schedules?
Fall session starts September 8th, 2025. Check our pricing page for specific times.
What is your dress code?
Ballet requires leotards and tights, tap needs proper shoes, and hip hop requires clean sneakers.
How long have you served Kenosha?
Our studio has provided dance education in Kenosha for over 15 years.
