Business Details
8 Years
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Your Trusted Dance Academy in Olean, NY
Step Up Dance Academy was founded in 2018 with a mission to create a nurturing environment where students develop technical proficiency, artistic expression, and personal confidence through dance. Our academy welcomes dancers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced competitors, with class sizes capped at 18 students to ensure individualized attention. Our experienced instructors, many of whom have decades of industry experience, specialize in diverse dance styles including ballet, hip hop, jazz, and contemporary.We emphasize both artistic growth and character development, preparing students for competitive success while fostering lifelong skills like teamwork, discipline, and creative problem-solving. Our competition teams have earned numerous platinum titles and first-place trophies, reflecting our commitment to excellence in dance education.
Services
Ballet
Hip Hop
Jazz
Acrobatics
Lyrical
Modern
Contemporary
Pointe
Tap
Adult Fitness
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- Our instructors have 10-25+ years of professional dance experience
- Class sizes limited to 18 students for personalized attention
- Award-winning competition teams with national recognition
- Comprehensive curriculum covering 10+ dance styles
- Specialized training for dancers aged 2-19+
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program develops technical precision and artistic expression through classical training. Students learn proper body alignment, strength, and fluid movements while building foundational skills applicable to all dance styles. Classes are offered for ages 4-19+ with progressive levels from beginner to advanced.
Hip Hop Classes
This urban dance style combines popping, locking, and breakdancing techniques with contemporary movements. Our hip hop classes teach rhythm, coordination, and self-expression while preparing students for both recreational and competitive performance opportunities across various age groups.
Competition Teams
Our award-winning competition teams train intensively in lyrical, hip hop, and contemporary styles. Participants receive specialized choreography instruction and performance preparation, competing at three national events annually while developing discipline and teamwork skills through structured practice schedules.
Acrobatics Classes
This hybrid program integrates dance technique with gymnastic elements like tumbling and balancing. Students build strength, flexibility, and spatial awareness through routines that combine artistic expression with technical acrobatic skills in a safe, supervised environment.
Adult Classes
Designed for dancers 19+, our adult hip hop classes focus on fitness, coordination, and creative expression. These sessions provide a welcoming environment for recreational dancers to improve physical conditioning while learning contemporary choreography techniques from experienced instructors.
People
Ms. Cait
Owner/Director
25+ years dance experience, former teaching assistant at Olean studio, co-founder of Step Up Dance Academy in 2019, continues education through master classes.
Ms. Maddie
Instructor
8 years competition experience, multiple Worlds qualifier, Saint Bonaventure business management student, teaches diverse dance styles to youth performers.
Ms. Mauri
Instructor
15 years teaching experience, 25+ years dance background, former competitive dancer with national titles, specializes in multiple dance genres for ages 2-18+.
Ms. Keke
Instructor
Trained with renowned choreographers, SBU Dance Team member, experienced teacher assistant, currently pursuing dance education at St. Bonaventure University.
Miss Isabelle W.
Instructor
9 years dance experience, 7 years competition background, began teaching in 2023, high school junior with aspirations for continued dance education leadership.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, modern, acrobatics, tap, pointe, and adult fitness classes.
Are there competition opportunities?
Yes, we have competition teams in lyrical, hip hop, and contemporary styles competing at three national events annually.
What are class size limits?
All classes maintain maximum 18 students to ensure individualized instruction and proper technique development.
How do you handle payments?
Monthly tuition includes costume fees, with 10% discount for full-year payments. Registration fees apply per family.
What happens if a student quits?
No refunds or credits issued for tuition or fees once paid, including students discontinuing mid-season.
Reviews (1)
Ronald Haynoski
Sep 23, 2021
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The kids love it and the teachers are amazing...very knowledgeable and i would recommend it to anyone that has kids who love to dance