Dance Steps

Our dress rehearsal is over and we anticipate the main event tomorrow Sunday May 12 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm. THIS IS US at the Wolf Performance Hall. There will be tickets at the door. This is our last show as we close our doors.

Listen to DS Director Donna Bayley on CBC radio with Andrew Brown as she discusses 35 years at the helm of Dance Steps. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-158-london-morning/clip/16065856-curtains-closing-long-time-london-dance-studio%3Chttps://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbc.ca%2Flisten%2Flive-radio%2F1-158-london-morning%2Fclip%2F16065856-curtains-closing-long-time-london-dance-studio&data=05%7C02%7C%7C47e589042e4144aad73508dc713eac54%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638509761668262158%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=G3DEYqB7wRq5dpicVoVDhRKFj1ggPKXYhPO6fpBgFnw%3D&reserved=0%3E

Dance Steps studio is celebrating its 35th Anniversary this year and I am very proud of our accomplishments! Over the years, we have had many dancers pass through our doors and I am thrilled to see that dance has continued to be a part of their lives in some capacity as they moved on.

It is now time for me to move on. It is after a great deal of thought and a heavy heart that I announce my retirement and the closing of Dance Steps studio as of May 31. I am so grateful to have had such wonderful support from amazing and talented teachers, including long standing teacher Krista Conti, that shared my passion for dance and teaching. I cherish their invaluable contributions over the years. We have had the good fortune to have such wonderful families at the studio, and consequently dancers that believed and supported our vision to make Dance Steps not only a place of dance but a place of support, friendship, and fun. Finally, I would like to deeply thank my immediate family for their loving support - in particular, my daughter Alicia, who is a former Dance Steps dancer and my husband Clive, who was involved in so many aspects of the dance studio over the years. I sincerely, could not have done it without them. Thank you all!
Dance Steps will be presenting their final year-end show called THIS IS US on Sunday May 12, at the Wolf Performance Hall. The shows are at 1:00pm and 4:00pm. We would love to see former dancers, teachers of Dance Steps.

I wish all the best to our dancers and teachers as they find new homes in the London dance community. Keep on dancing!!
Donna

Last competition!!! Day 1.

Good bye to a great teacher, Dominique. ❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations to our Company dancers and choreographers on a successful Showcase this past weekend. We look forward to seeing their dances at their upcoming competitions this April.

It was our pleasure hosting Aurora’s 9th birthday at Dance Steps. It was fun for all. Big thanks to teacher Erin and helpers for making it so fun.

Break a leg to all the UWO dance force dancers tonight with their first performance of the season. We are so proud of all the DS dancers and teachers involved in the show.

Costume day is always an exciting day!

Dance Steps
New Session of dance
FOR PRESCHOOL/ 5 - 6 YEAR OLDS/ AND ADULTS
CHECK OUT OUR SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Register on website WWW.DANCESTEPSLDN
March 4 to May 18
no classes March Break

Inquire about a FREE TRIAL CLASS

Register www.dancestepsldn.com
email inquiries to [email protected]

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Dance Steps Dance Steps studio has been offering dance classes to London and surrounding areas for over 30 years

To address anti-Black racism in ballet, education and ongoing collaborative conversations are imperative for systemic change. For projects like Assemblée Internationale 2023, both the lead-up and post-event work has centered on encouraging consistent discussions about examining our accountability in advancing equity, and challenging ourselves and others to create the change needed in the art form.

Discussion, learning and action are not limited to a single month—we hope you’ll join our learning journey and keep the conversation going year-round!

First, take a sneak peek at our Resource Centre, and what our students have been reading this month to acknowledge and celebrate Black History and Black Futures!

To deepen your learning, check out our list of resources and materials that encourage ongoing conversations about race literacy, explore the histories and contexts of systemic racism, and celebrate the accomplishments of Black artists. This robust list also includes resources from the incredible AI23 Learning Session speakers!

https://www.nbs-enb.ca/resources/community/equity.-diversity-and-inclusion-resources/

ADULT Dance Classes
for those with little or no experience
COME TRY A CLASS - register on website or email
We have ballet, Jazz, Lyrical/Contemporary, Tap classes
including Absolute Beginner Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm

FREE TRIAL CLASS available
Register www.dancestepsldn.com
email inquiries to [email protected]

Dance Steps
275 Colborne Street London ON
Hope you and your family have a wonderful day!!

For new classes check our our webpage
www.dancestepsldn.com
email inquiries to [email protected]

Dance Steps
275 Colborne Street London ON
March - May Dance Session
for those with little or no experience
Check out our website for a class for you!

Register www.dancestepsldn.com
email inquiries to [email protected]

Dance Steps Dance Steps studio has been offering dance classes to London and surrounding areas for over 30 years

Dance Steps
TEEN JAZZ/CONTEMPORARY CLASS
for those with little or no experience
COME TRY A CLASS - register on website or email
March 5, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14
no class March Break

Register for a FREE TRIAL CLASS
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27, 4:30 - 5:15pm

Register www.dancestepsldn.com
email inquiries to [email protected]

Online Registration - The Studio Director Online class enrollment and registration pages via The Studio Director dance studio and gymnastics software

Wonderful show!!! Congrats Ballet Jorgen.

Happy New Year’s. We will see you back at classes this week.

Congrats to Anna Dietz in the last performance of The Nutcracker 2023. Wishing Anna more professional performances. 🩰🩰🌹💐

Dance Steps Preschool
December Dance Session
10 weeks of classes
Preschool or Tiny Tots
Age 21/2 to 5
Mondays 5:00 - 5:30pm Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5. 12, 26 $129.34
Saturdays 9:00 - 9:30am Dec 9, 16, Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3 $129.34
Register www.dancestepsldn.com
email inquiries to [email protected]

Dance Steps Dance Steps studio has been offering dance classes to London and surrounding areas for over 30 years

Dance Steps ADULT CLASSES
10 classes - $196.06 plus HST

Free classes December - January 8 for those in the session - please inquire

Schedule:
ADULT BALLET Monday 7:15 - 8:15pm
ADULT BALLET Tuesday 7:30 - 8:30pm
ADULT Lyrical/Contemporary Wednesday 6:45 - 7:45pm
ADULT BALLET Beginner 1 year exp Wednesday 7:45 - 8:45pm
ADULT TAP with Exp. Wednesday 7:45 - 8:45pm 10 wks
ADULT TAP Thursday 5:45 - 6:30pm
ADULT JAZZ Thursday 6:30 - 7:30pm
ADULT RAD Exam Gr 6 BALLET Thursday 6:30 - 7:30pm - year program
ADULT BALLET Thursday 7:30 - 8:30pm
Pointe class available please inquire

Register www.dancestepsldn.com
email inquiries to [email protected]

Dance Steps Dance Steps studio has been offering dance classes to London and surrounding areas for over 30 years

Dance Steps Preschool
December Dance Session
10 weeks of classes

Preschool or Tiny Tots
Age 21/2 to 5

Mondays 5:00 - 5:30pm Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5. 12, 26 $129.34
Saturdays 9:00 - 9:30am Dec 9, 16, Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3 $129.34

Register www.dancestepsldn.com
email inquiries to [email protected]

Dance Steps Preschool
December Dance Session
10 weeks of classes

Preschool or Tiny Tots
Age 21/2 to 5

Mondays 5:00 - 5:30pm Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5. 12, 26 $129.34

Saturdays 9:00 - 9:30am Dec 9, 16, Jan 13, 20, 27, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar 3 $129.34

Register www.dancestepsldn.com
email inquiries to [email protected]

How to brighten our day, beautiful dance cookies. Thank you Aurora. 🍪💕

A big thank you to Federica and Olivia with their help today putting up Christmas decorations etc. 🌲 🌲 🌲

Ballet pizza making!!!

We didn't just run into Henry Firmston we had the pleasure of seeing him in Stratford's Spamalot. It is so had to believe that he took classes at Dance Steps when he was a kid, as his career is well beyond. If you can't see him in Stratford this season he will be in Toronto this holiday season in ‘Chris, Mrs. ‘. Break a leg Henry.

A big thank you to choreographers Donna Bayley and Hannah Raymond for creating a fun original Halloween show. The cast did an amazing job learning and performing the choreography in a short period of time. It was wonderful to see many of our teachers and students at the show helping and showing their support. A big thank you to The Wolf Performance Hall including Jessica and the expertise from Ben. We would also like to acknowledge our sponsor McCulloch's Costume and Party Supplies.

Only a few more days until the big draw. Win 4 tickets to "The Dog that Vanished" presented by Dance Steps Drop into McCullochs to enter. No purchase necessary to enter. Draw is held on Oct 26