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STEPS Program

Scholarship, Training, Education, and Performance Success.

OBS Steps Dancers

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Targeting economically marginalized communities and modeled after a program developed by New York’s Dance Theatre of Harlem, STEPS provides 2nd-5th graders in Central Florida with the opportunity to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of dance as an art form. Classes are held in schools and community centers throughout Central Florida. Participants receive training in ballet from professional teaching artists over a thirteen, or twenty-week residency that culminates in a final showcase for family and friends. Students receive dancewear as part of their class. Students are also assessed for possible scholarships to attend further training at Orlando Ballet (through the Bridge Scholarship program, distributed based on demonstrated financial need to dedicated and capable dancers). Each year, the program reaches over 700 students.

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"A very beautiful class with excellent interaction. It has been a wonderful experience, although my daughter is a bit distracted and hasn’t fully integrated yet, it still is a very beautiful experience. At home, she often dances what she learns. There is a lot of interaction and an excellent teacher. Thank you very much for allowing my daughter to be part of this beautiful ballet group."

Parent of STEPS Student

"My daughter started to take the classes because she had the dream of practicing ballet. She is very happy with each class she has, and I see her very excited. Being able to interact with other girls and having the opportunity to learn this skill feels very important and will be very valuable for her. We all loved the theater performance."

Parent of STEPS Student

"My daughter practices the dance steps at home and feels more secure with herself. The teachers are doing an excellent job. My daughter says the teachers are very patient with her. She feels safe with them and says they are very nice to her. She feels more confident in herself and feels more capable of achieving what she wants to be in the future."

Parent of STEPS Student

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