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STEPS PDX
4.9 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Ballet school in Portland, Oregon
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 3–9 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 971-400-0713
- Website & schedule stepspdx.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–2 pm |
The programs they offer
“I have been wanted to try tap dance as an adult for a couple years but was shy about finding a comfortable dance space.”
“Finally, the professional level productions they put on twice each year are filled with beauty, heart and hard work and ask our children to rise to the occasion.”
“My daughter enjoyed the summer intensive at Steps and she wants to try the full semester training in ballet snd contemporary.”
What families & students say
“This allows them to make great gains in both technique and confidence.”
“I’m an adult with no formal dance experience (I just like to boogie here and there) and Steps is a very welcoming and supportive place to build a sense of community and learn.”
“My daughter loves her teachers, says there are nice people, and it’s a good place to be learning.”
“I’m an adult with no formal dance experience (I just like to boogie here and there) and Steps is a very welcoming and supportive place to build a sense of community and learn.”
“Fantastic teachers, a supportive environment and great performing opportunities.”
From the reviews
I am totally hooked on STEPS!! I signed up for the adult drop in class on a whim a few months ago. I have been wanted to try tap dance as an adult for a couple years but was shy about finding a comfortable dance space.
A gem of a space. I’m an adult with no formal dance experience (I just like to boogie here and there) and Steps is a very welcoming and supportive place to build a sense of community and learn. I’ve taken a handful of adult/teen drop-in classes including house, finding your rhythm, and modern foundations.
Our daughter has trained here since the studio opened and the training has transformed both her dancing and her attitude toward dance. Instructors meet students where they are and give them individual attention, and the teachers foster a warm and supportive community among students.
My daughter has been dancing at Steps PDX for a year now. This dance program has been everything she’s dreamed of. As a former dancer myself I am very happy and impressed with the foundation she is receiving as a beginner. Her growth has been exceptional.
Adult ballet at STEPS PDX
STEPS PDX runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at STEPS PDX
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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