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Professional Training Programs

If you live to dance…

Drawing on the reputation as the studio where professional dancers go to train, Steps’ Professional Training Programs, offers the dedicated dancer, domestic and international, ages 17 and older, various opportunities for intensive study. These intimate curriculum-based programs provide a nurturing environment where each student’s technique and artistry can flourish.

Through intensive training, performance, and periodic evaluations these programs create polished, versatile dancers brimming with the confidence and enthusiasm to enter the competitive world of concert and commercial dance.

THE CONSERVATORY prepares intermediate and advanced dancers for a professional career in the concert and commercial dance worlds. This two-year curriculum-based program is designed to strengthen students’ technique and artistry through study and performance.

Learn about Steps Conservatory Alumnae


STEPS CONSERVATORY FALL 2025
Aug 18, 2025-Jan 14, 2026 
Inquire for a deadline extension

STEPS CONSERVATORY SPRING 2026
Jan 15 – June 1, 2026 
Application deadline November 1, 2025 

SUMMER STUDY (SSNYC) offers intermediate and advanced dancers (ages 18 & older) 3-weeks of immersion into New York’s concert and commercial dance worlds. Perfect for dancers preparing for a professional career, SSNYC is an unparalleled experience not to be missed.

SUMMER STUDY NYC 2025
June 9-29, 2025 
2025 Applications are closed

SUMMER STUDY NYC 2026
June 8 – 28, 2026 
Final application deadline April 1, 2026 
Early enrollment discount deadline Feb 13, 2026 

INDEPENDENT ARTIST PROGRAM (IAP) is an open enrollment program allowing dancers of all levels, both international and domestic, the ability to create personalized training schedules that explore a diverse range of techniques and styles all while immersing themselves in NYC’s vibrant dance community.

INDEPENDENT ARTIST PROGRAM
Rolling Enrollment

International students must complete the program application through Acceptddecorative check mark opens a new window.

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For other questions on the programs or auditions contact Mindy Jackson (Mindy@Stepsnyc.com), Director of Professional Training Programs