PRE-PROFESSIONAL

Pre-Professional Select Study has been designed for our students ages 14-18 who have achieved an advanced level of profi ciency. This program offers a full array of Pre-Professional level classes taught by our Pre-Professional faculty and is joined by audition only. Although there is no minimum class requirement, students are encouraged to study multiple styles to maximize their progress. Those training in Select Study will have the opportunity to perform in our Winter Starlight, Spring Fling, and Spring Illuminate Concerts throughout the season.

Our dress code is designed to prepare our students for success in class. It allows them to fully focus on their work in the studio, while providing instructors a clear perspective on their placement andalignment. Arriving in proper attires creates an atmosphere of professionalism and community whileproviding an opportunity to demonstrate respect for the faculty and our craft.

Click here to download a pdf of the dress code.

HAIR
Dancers’ hair should be worn in a classical bun or pinned, clipped, and tied securely away
from the face. No loose or dangling jewelry is allowed in class.

WHERE TO BUY
Steps on Broadway partners with all of the dance manufactures here in NYC and each offers a generous discount to Academy students. You can find the required styles at On Stage Dancewear, Bloch, Capezio, and in the Steps Shop on the 3rd Floor or online at shop.stepsnyc.com.

UNIFORM STYLES:

• Wear Moi Navy Leotard
  Adult: Galate, Cabriole, Arabesque, Pirouette
  Child: Galate, Lovina, Thalia, Candide
• Wear Moi Navy Shirt
  Conrad or Alpin
• Body Wrappers Tights
  Total Stretch Back-Seam Mesh Tights (A45)

Ballet:

Option 1:

• Uniform Leotard
• Pink or flesh tone uniform tights
• Pink or flesh tone ballet slippers/pointe shoes
• Optional: Navy Bullet Pointe Skirt

Option 2:

• Uniform Shirt
• Black tights, leggings, or pants
• Black socks
• Black ballet slippers

Tap:

• Uniform Leotard or Uniform Shirt
• Black shorts, pants or leggings
• Black tap shoes and socks

Jazz/Theater:

• Uniform Leotard or Uniform Shirt
• Black shorts, pants or leggings
• Bloch Pulse flesh tone jazz shoes
• LaDuca or Bloch Split Flex flesh tone character shoes

Modern/Contemporary:

• Uniform Leotard or Uniform Shirt
• Black shorts, pants or leggings
• Bare feet or socks

Hip Hop

• Solid-colored top
• Shorts, pants or leggings (no jeans)
• Clean sneakers

UNDERGARMENTS
For young dancers, regular underwear is fine. As dancers get older we want to minimize the visibility of lines under leotards and tights and recommend a neutral colored seam free brief or dance belt.

2025/26 handbook will be available soon.

Pre-Professional Program (ages 10-18, by audition)

Please fill out this form and upload your photo and solo video. We will then contact you to schedule your live audition.

Solo videos can be a solo choreographed for you, a solo you created, or improvisation. It can be in any genre – whatever you feel best showcases you as a dancer! Solo videos should be between 1-3 minutes long.

If you have any questions about the program or the audition process, please email academy@stepsnyc.com

High School graduates, ages 18-28, please visit the Professional Training Programs at Steps on Broadway.

2025-2026

If you are interested in joining one of these programs, please visit review the Audition information above.

Students in the Pre-Professional division will be sent registration materials upon their acceptance into the program.

Registration Requirements

1. All classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis
2. Annual Registration Fee: $80 (valid Sept – Aug)
3. All registrations will be done online. We will not be accepting mailed forms or checks.

Registration is not considered final until payment has been processed.

Refunds
Prior to Sept. 8, 2025 – 90% Refund of Tuition
Sept. 8, 2025 to Jan. 26, 2026 – 50% Refund of Tuition
After Jan 26, 2026 – No Refunds Granted

2024-2025 Tuition

Level	Full Year Tuition
A	$10,098
B	$10,497
C & D	$12,673
Select Study	Varies by Schedule

Other Fees:

PrePro Performance Fee: $100 per student per semester
PrePro Costume Rental Fee: $45 per class

→ Financial Aid Information

Registration is not considered final until payment has been processed.

Looking to dance over the Summer? We offer Summer Intensives!

The Dance Excellence Scholarship provides exceptional dancers, ages 14-18, with an opportunity to pursue their dreams by training in the Pre-Professional division of the Steps Academy. For more information CLICK HERE.