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Our Program
Step Program Ballet Classes
Because Ballet Shouldn't Be A Privilege.
Summer Intensive 2026 —
Step Program Launching Soon
The Stairway For Ballet Summer Intensive Program is a free, month-long online dance program held each July for children approximately ages 5–10. Designed to reduce financial and geographic barriers to arts education, the program allows students to participate in classes that align with their interests and availability. No prior dance experience is required.
The program offers a diverse curriculum led by instructors from different backgrounds and regions, introducing students to multiple dance styles and approaches. This structure is intended to broaden artistic exposure while fostering confidence, creativity, and early engagement with movement in an inclusive learning environment.
Families interested in participating may register through the program form linked below to confirm enrollment.
Past Summer Intensive 2025 Schedule
(June-August 2025)
June
July
August
OUR STEP PROGRAM
The Stairway For Ballet Step Program is a free online ballet program designed for children approximately ages 5–10, with a particular focus on students who may lack financial access to formal dance training. The program connects experienced volunteer dancers with young students to provide consistent, high-quality instruction in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Classes are held weekly during the summer months and are offered in small-group or individualized formats, allowing instruction to be tailored to students’ needs and experience levels. All instruction is provided at the beginner level, recognizing that many participants are encountering ballet for the first time.
The Step Program follows a tiered model to support age-appropriate learning:
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Step One: Ages 5–7
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Step Two: Ages 8–10
In addition to foundational ballet instruction, the program incorporates exposure to complementary movement styles, reflecting Stairway For Ballet’s commitment to holistic arts education. Instruction is delivered by volunteer dancers from diverse backgrounds, broadening students’ understanding of dance as both an art form and a global practice.
The Step Program is guided by the belief that early arts education should balance technical foundation, joy in movement, and a sense of community. By pairing structured instruction with mentorship, the program aims to foster confidence, creativity, and sustained engagement with the arts.
Families interested in participating may register through the program form or contact us directly with relevant information about their child’s age, experience, and availability. Volunteer dancers interested in teaching through the program are invited to apply through the Volunteer page.
Stairway For Ballet remains committed to continual improvement and welcomes feedback, collaboration, and community input as the program evolves.
Stairway For Ballet Step Program
Program Structure
Educational Philosophy
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