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TRAIN AS A DANCER, GROW AS AN ARTIST.
Step 1 Dance 2 Academy (S1D2) is a welcoming, non-competitive dance studio that nurtures a supportive, family-oriented community. Committed to innovation and personal growth, S1D2 empowers students to build confidence, self-esteem, strength, flexibility, and a deep love for dance. Our encouraging environment allows dancers of all ages to develop their skills, grow as artists and performers, and thrive as individuals.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Little Movers
Pre Dance
Intro to Contemporary/Jazz
Intro to Hip Hop/Acro
BALLET & TECHNIQUE
Ballet
Pre-Pointe
Pointe
JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY
Jazz
Contemporary
Choreography & Improv
Partnering
HIP HOP & STREET STYLES
Hip Hop
Jazz Funk / Kpop
Break
Adult Hip Hop
TAP & BROADWAY
Tap
Broadway
Adult Tap
SPECIALTY CLASSES
Acro
Ballroom
Ready to Enroll?
Each month, our Radiate Recongitions shine a light on the incredible energy, kindness, dedication, and spirit we see within our dancers and team. ✨ These awards aren’t just about talent — they’re about heart, effort, and the positive light you bring into the studio every day. Whether it’s helping a teammate, showing resilience through challenges, or radiating joy in every class, you remind us what it truly means to train, grow, and inspire. 🌟 We’re so proud to celebrate you — the reason our S1D2 family continues to shine brighter each season. 💜
Congratulations to these NOVEMBER Radiate Recongitions
Congratulations to these NOVEMBER Radiate Recongitions
Grateful for this season, this studio, these hearts. Thankful for the moments that feel like home. YOU ALL RADIATE the LOVE
Happy Thanksgiving Dance Family 🪩💜
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #radiate #thankful #gratitude #thanksgiving #dancefamily #s1d2 #community
Happy Thanksgiving Dance Family 🪩💜
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #radiate #thankful #gratitude #thanksgiving #dancefamily #s1d2 #community
It's That TIMEEEEEEEE
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November Bloopers are here 🤣 and they keep getting better (funnier)
#trainandgrow #funny #dancers #kentislandmd #kentisland #dancestudio #danceclass #dance #step1dance2 #explorepage #bloopers #funny #community
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November Bloopers are here 🤣 and they keep getting better (funnier)
#trainandgrow #funny #dancers #kentislandmd #kentisland #dancestudio #danceclass #dance #step1dance2 #explorepage #bloopers #funny #community
✨ ’Tis the season of giving! ✨
Give the gift of friendship, confidence, passion, growrh, fun, and DANCE!
You can pre-pay toward private lessons, costumes, tuition, or summer classes on your family’s account and wrap it up as a gift card or certificate just in time for the holidays.
🎁 Gift card/certificate orders are available through Dec 12.
Contact hcollier@step1dance2.com for details.
#trainandgrow #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #season15 #kentisland #danceislife #gift #giftofdance #giving #ᴇxᴘʟᴏʀᴇᴘᴀɢᴇ
Give the gift of friendship, confidence, passion, growrh, fun, and DANCE!
You can pre-pay toward private lessons, costumes, tuition, or summer classes on your family’s account and wrap it up as a gift card or certificate just in time for the holidays.
🎁 Gift card/certificate orders are available through Dec 12.
Contact hcollier@step1dance2.com for details.
#trainandgrow #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #season15 #kentisland #danceislife #gift #giftofdance #giving #ᴇxᴘʟᴏʀᴇᴘᴀɢᴇ
As we step away for Thanksgiving break, our hearts are extra thankful for the dancers, families, and memories that make this place feel like home.
Enjoy this week with the ones who mean the most.
We’ll be back together on December 1
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Enjoy this week with the ones who mean the most.
We’ll be back together on December 1
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✨GUEST CLASS WITH CAT
Contemporary • Improv • Movement
November 30th • 5–7:30pm
Experience an immersive, exploratory session with Cat — an extraordinary mover, educator, and creative force. Their ability to guide dancers into deeper artistry and authentic expression makes this class an opportunity you truly don’t want to miss.
Register online (link in bio) to secure your spot.
✨ ENROLLMENT IS STILL OPEN
Join any Season 15 class and become part of a dynamic, growth-driven dance community.
Contemporary • Improv • Movement
November 30th • 5–7:30pm
Experience an immersive, exploratory session with Cat — an extraordinary mover, educator, and creative force. Their ability to guide dancers into deeper artistry and authentic expression makes this class an opportunity you truly don’t want to miss.
Register online (link in bio) to secure your spot.
✨ ENROLLMENT IS STILL OPEN
Join any Season 15 class and become part of a dynamic, growth-driven dance community.
Happy Birthday to our Jr. Protégé and Company member, Kiera! ✨
You are such a bright light in our studio — always eager, determined, and striving to be your absolute best. Your work ethic is truly top-notch, and we love seeing you step into this new role where you inspire so many of our younger dancers. 💛
Watching you grow over the years has been such a joy. Your passion shines on stage, in the studio, and wherever you go. You bring so much heart, energy, and dedication to everything you do.
We hope this birthday is your best one yet! Keep shining, Kiera — the future is so bright for you. ✨
Drop some 🎂💜in the comments to show her birthday love!
#KieraShines #JrProtege #S1D2Company #RadiateSZ15
You are such a bright light in our studio — always eager, determined, and striving to be your absolute best. Your work ethic is truly top-notch, and we love seeing you step into this new role where you inspire so many of our younger dancers. 💛
Watching you grow over the years has been such a joy. Your passion shines on stage, in the studio, and wherever you go. You bring so much heart, energy, and dedication to everything you do.
We hope this birthday is your best one yet! Keep shining, Kiera — the future is so bright for you. ✨
Drop some 🎂💜in the comments to show her birthday love!
#KieraShines #JrProtege #S1D2Company #RadiateSZ15
Our Dancegiving PNO did NOT disappoint!! 💕💕💕💕💕
From face paint and hair tinsel to dancing, acro, crafts, games & all the snacks — the fun was endless!
Nights like these remind us why our community is the BEST. 💜💜🪩
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #parentnightout #community #outreach #fun #play #kentisland #season15
From face paint and hair tinsel to dancing, acro, crafts, games & all the snacks — the fun was endless!
Nights like these remind us why our community is the BEST. 💜💜🪩
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #parentnightout #community #outreach #fun #play #kentisland #season15
Can’t believe December is already around the corner — it feels like our season just began! As we wrap up November, reflection has been huge. Our dancers have been learning so much, being challenged in the best ways, and growing right alongside it.
Sometimes you just have to pause and spotlight the ones who are truly blooming…
✨ Spotlight moment for our dancer Mary.
She puts in the work, shows up with heart, and her passion speaks louder than words. Watching her confidence grow says it all
#confidence
Sometimes you just have to pause and spotlight the ones who are truly blooming…
✨ Spotlight moment for our dancer Mary.
She puts in the work, shows up with heart, and her passion speaks louder than words. Watching her confidence grow says it all
#confidence
SO MUCH FUN is happening at S1D2 — and we want YOU to be a part of it! 💜✨
💕 PARENT NIGHT OUT: DANCEGIVING
This Friday! Join us for crafts, games, dancing & all the FUN vibes.
Sign up through your account — open to ALL!
💥 ADULT JAZZ — FINAL CLASS!
Tomorrow • 8:15-9:15
Don’t miss our last open adult jazz class! Sign up online.
🧡 THANKSGIVING BREAK
Studio closed all next week.
We reopen December 1st!
🌟 GUEST CLASS WITH CAT! @catherinebauermann
Contemporary • Improv • Movement
November 30th • 5–7:30pm
Cat is an absolute GEM you don’t want to miss this class
Register online.
✨ ENROLLMENT IS STILL OPEN
Jump into any Season 15 RADIATE class and join the fun, the excitement, the growth!
#kentisland #kentislandmd #dancer #dance #events #happenings
💕 PARENT NIGHT OUT: DANCEGIVING
This Friday! Join us for crafts, games, dancing & all the FUN vibes.
Sign up through your account — open to ALL!
💥 ADULT JAZZ — FINAL CLASS!
Tomorrow • 8:15-9:15
Don’t miss our last open adult jazz class! Sign up online.
🧡 THANKSGIVING BREAK
Studio closed all next week.
We reopen December 1st!
🌟 GUEST CLASS WITH CAT! @catherinebauermann
Contemporary • Improv • Movement
November 30th • 5–7:30pm
Cat is an absolute GEM you don’t want to miss this class
Register online.
✨ ENROLLMENT IS STILL OPEN
Jump into any Season 15 RADIATE class and join the fun, the excitement, the growth!
#kentisland #kentislandmd #dancer #dance #events #happenings
The WORK • the GRIT • IT never stops 💥
It just gets better 💥💪🏻
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #kentisland #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #acro #acrodance #acrofun #skills #skillstraining #strong
It just gets better 💥💪🏻
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #kentisland #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #acro #acrodance #acrofun #skills #skillstraining #strong
ASH PITTSBURGH DID 👏🏻 NOT 👏🏻 COME 👏🏻 TO 👏🏻 PLAY.
Our first performances of the season absolutely lit up the stage and we left floating on CLOUD 9! ☁️💜
Awards:
🔥 Entertainment Award — Caroline “1234”
🔥 Dope Duet Award — Adog x Skye “Purr”
🔥 Entertainment Award — Gallews “Scars”
Forever grateful to our choreographers for your vision, trust, and inspiration push us further every season.
Scholarship Queens:
Caroline • Amelia • Kiera — congratulations on your ASH Nationals scholarships! ✨
Major love to Gavin on his 2nd city on tour AND his first time performing his assistant solo on the ASH stage! 🌟
Proud of Skye and Adog for another city on company… radiating all weekend long.
This team is something special. 💛
Thank you @artistssimplyhuman FAM for another city of memories!
Our first performances of the season absolutely lit up the stage and we left floating on CLOUD 9! ☁️💜
Awards:
🔥 Entertainment Award — Caroline “1234”
🔥 Dope Duet Award — Adog x Skye “Purr”
🔥 Entertainment Award — Gallews “Scars”
Forever grateful to our choreographers for your vision, trust, and inspiration push us further every season.
Scholarship Queens:
Caroline • Amelia • Kiera — congratulations on your ASH Nationals scholarships! ✨
Major love to Gavin on his 2nd city on tour AND his first time performing his assistant solo on the ASH stage! 🌟
Proud of Skye and Adog for another city on company… radiating all weekend long.
This team is something special. 💛
Thank you @artistssimplyhuman FAM for another city of memories!
A moment for the costumes, the performances, and their very first time on stage this Season 15 ✨
These memories had to be documented.
Full ASH Pittsburgh post coming soon… 💜
@artistssimplyhuman @meoghanswainphotography @trevorsones @rumernoel @alexxmitchelll @cameryn.kelly @jga2814 @lowman89 @abbyyscaggs
These memories had to be documented.
Full ASH Pittsburgh post coming soon… 💜
@artistssimplyhuman @meoghanswainphotography @trevorsones @rumernoel @alexxmitchelll @cameryn.kelly @jga2814 @lowman89 @abbyyscaggs
Radiate Kindness Week = 100/10 ✨
Bracelet sharing ✔️
Bracelet giving ✔️
Bracelet swapping ✔️
Big smiles + big hearts ✔️
You all radiated the sweetest energy!
#kentisland #trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #kindness #kindnessmatters #radiate
Bracelet sharing ✔️
Bracelet giving ✔️
Bracelet swapping ✔️
Big smiles + big hearts ✔️
You all radiated the sweetest energy!
#kentisland #trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #kindness #kindnessmatters #radiate
HERE. WE. GO. 💥
First performance convention of the season and we’re starting strong at ASH Pittsburgh @artistssimplyhuman
Tune in tomorrow morning + Saturday evening at https://ashdance.com/live/ to watch our company dancers do what they LOVE.
S1D2 is READY! ☀️💜✨
First performance convention of the season and we’re starting strong at ASH Pittsburgh @artistssimplyhuman
Tune in tomorrow morning + Saturday evening at https://ashdance.com/live/ to watch our company dancers do what they LOVE.
S1D2 is READY! ☀️💜✨
We asked our company and protégés what's the craziest thing in their locker and here's what they said.....
#reels #dancers #kentislandmd #trainandgrow #dancestudio #danceclass #lockers #explorepage #season15 @parallelparadigms1d2
#reels #dancers #kentislandmd #trainandgrow #dancestudio #danceclass #lockers #explorepage #season15 @parallelparadigms1d2
Our Little Movers & Pre-Dancers are pure magic every week 💫 learning, twirling, and shining one step at a time!
#dance #dancer #dancestudio #danceislife #kentislandmd
#dance #dancer #dancestudio #danceislife #kentislandmd
We 🫶🏻 "FIERCE" JAZZ MOMENTS
These girls came to slay & shine this week 🔥🔥
@rubydancin @stella.dance07
@caroline.dancer16 #jazz2 #slay #fierce #dancers #dance #dancestudio #step1dance2
These girls came to slay & shine this week 🔥🔥
@rubydancin @stella.dance07
@caroline.dancer16 #jazz2 #slay #fierce #dancers #dance #dancestudio #step1dance2
Our Kindness Wall is glowing ✨✨✨
Every note, every message, every act of light is a reminder that kindness is what makes our studio shine and never goes out of style 💜
We love reading every message on our Kindness Wall • proof that small words make a big difference.
#BeKind #RadiateLove #S1D2 #trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2
Every note, every message, every act of light is a reminder that kindness is what makes our studio shine and never goes out of style 💜
We love reading every message on our Kindness Wall • proof that small words make a big difference.
#BeKind #RadiateLove #S1D2 #trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2
🔥 Introducing IGNITE 🔥
Season 11 Parallel, Paradigm, & Solo Team Debut Performances
Get ready to experience an unforgettable afternoon of artistry, passion, and purpose as our dancers take the stage for their debut of IGNITE!
📅 Show Dates:
January 31st & February 1st
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 Cult Classic Brewery
🎟 Tickets On Sale:
• December 1st — Exclusive Pre-Sale for S1D2 Families
• January 1st — Open to the Public
⚠️ These shows will sell out fast!
✨ Please note: All ticket proceeds directly support our dancers through fundraising efforts — thank you for helping them continue to train, grow, and inspire!
Season 11 Parallel, Paradigm, & Solo Team Debut Performances
Get ready to experience an unforgettable afternoon of artistry, passion, and purpose as our dancers take the stage for their debut of IGNITE!
📅 Show Dates:
January 31st & February 1st
🕞 3:30 PM
📍 Cult Classic Brewery
🎟 Tickets On Sale:
• December 1st — Exclusive Pre-Sale for S1D2 Families
• January 1st — Open to the Public
⚠️ These shows will sell out fast!
✨ Please note: All ticket proceeds directly support our dancers through fundraising efforts — thank you for helping them continue to train, grow, and inspire!
🌈 KINDNESS SPIRIT WEEK starts TOMORROW! 🌈
Let’s radiate joy, style, growth, and gratitude all week long 💫
(And don’t forget — bracelet trading is encouraged every day!)
🟣 MONDAY – RADIATE JOY
Wear PURPLE or YELLOW!
Kick off the week in colors that spark happiness and light — purple for creativity, yellow for sunshine vibes!
🩵 TUESDAY – RADIATE YOUR STYLE
Rock your favorite dance fit or trend — express YOU and what makes your style shine.
🌱 WEDNESDAY – RADIATE GROWTH
Dress as your future self — your dream role, dream job, or even your future comp-dancer version!
💜 THURSDAY – RADIATE GRATITUDE
Write a note or tag a teacher, friend, or parent who lifts you up on your dance journey — and wear studio merch to celebrate who you dance with.
✨Let’s fill the studio with kindness, creativity, and connection all week long!✨
Let’s radiate joy, style, growth, and gratitude all week long 💫
(And don’t forget — bracelet trading is encouraged every day!)
🟣 MONDAY – RADIATE JOY
Wear PURPLE or YELLOW!
Kick off the week in colors that spark happiness and light — purple for creativity, yellow for sunshine vibes!
🩵 TUESDAY – RADIATE YOUR STYLE
Rock your favorite dance fit or trend — express YOU and what makes your style shine.
🌱 WEDNESDAY – RADIATE GROWTH
Dress as your future self — your dream role, dream job, or even your future comp-dancer version!
💜 THURSDAY – RADIATE GRATITUDE
Write a note or tag a teacher, friend, or parent who lifts you up on your dance journey — and wear studio merch to celebrate who you dance with.
✨Let’s fill the studio with kindness, creativity, and connection all week long!✨
BING BOING #dancestudio #trend #dancereel #funny #trending #fypage #acro
Our Halloween Parent Night Out was a huge success! 🎃
Next up this month — Parent Night Out: Dancegiving! 🦃💕
✨ Bracelet making
✨ Hair tinsel
✨ Crafts
⚡️ Rock painting
💕 Face Painting
✨ Dancing & games
✨ Snacks provided
📅 Friday, Nov 21st
⏰ 6–8pm
📍 Step 1 Dance 2 Academy
💲 $30 per dancer
Spots fill fast — sign up online here 👇
https://app.thestudiodirector.com/step1dance2academy/portal.sd?page=Enroll&cident=1759342122577&class_day=2025-11-21
Next up this month — Parent Night Out: Dancegiving! 🦃💕
✨ Bracelet making
✨ Hair tinsel
✨ Crafts
⚡️ Rock painting
💕 Face Painting
✨ Dancing & games
✨ Snacks provided
📅 Friday, Nov 21st
⏰ 6–8pm
📍 Step 1 Dance 2 Academy
💲 $30 per dancer
Spots fill fast — sign up online here 👇
https://app.thestudiodirector.com/step1dance2academy/portal.sd?page=Enroll&cident=1759342122577&class_day=2025-11-21
2 mins ....never turns into 2 mins...but we 🫶🏻 them
#trendingsong #fyp #tiktok #dancers #dancestudio #kentislandmd
#trendingsong #fyp #tiktok #dancers #dancestudio #kentislandmd
The best part is watching the evolution of our dancers over the years 💜 Spotlight moment for @christina_dance16 — she’s grown leaps and bounds in such a short time! We had to share this one with everyone. #trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #season15 #contemporary
Looking for a studio that feels like home? 💜
Step 1 Dance 2 has been inspiring dancers since 2011, building not just technique — but confidence, friendships, and memories that last a lifetime.
✨ Be part of the BEST dance family on the Eastern Shore!
🌈 Enroll by November 21st to save your spot and avoid late fees.
🚨 Late enrollment by January 5th (late fee applies).
Join the movement. Join the magic. Join S1D2.
👉 https://app.thestudiodirector.com/step1dance2academy/portal.sd?page=Login
Step 1 Dance 2 has been inspiring dancers since 2011, building not just technique — but confidence, friendships, and memories that last a lifetime.
✨ Be part of the BEST dance family on the Eastern Shore!
🌈 Enroll by November 21st to save your spot and avoid late fees.
🚨 Late enrollment by January 5th (late fee applies).
Join the movement. Join the magic. Join S1D2.
👉 https://app.thestudiodirector.com/step1dance2academy/portal.sd?page=Login
ASH Orlando 🩵 @artistssimplyhuman
What an amazing weekend of inspiration, growth, and dance!
🔥 Huge congratulations to Gav on his first city as an ASH Assistant for the 25/26 season — what a milestone!
💜 Congrats to Skye on an incredible start to her 3rd season and her role as AIT Company Captain!
💫 And to Adriana (Adog) for crushing it in her 2nd season on Company!
They rehearsed, danced, performed, swam, laughed, made new friends, and soaked up every bit of that ASH family magic. So proud of the hard work, heart, and joy they bring wherever they go.
This is just the beginning — we can’t wait to watch them radiate all season long! 🌟 We 🫶🏻 our ASH FAM
#ASHOrlando #ASHFamily #DanceLife #RadiateSeason15 #TrainGrowInspire #step1dance2
#dancer #performance #company #assistant
What an amazing weekend of inspiration, growth, and dance!
🔥 Huge congratulations to Gav on his first city as an ASH Assistant for the 25/26 season — what a milestone!
💜 Congrats to Skye on an incredible start to her 3rd season and her role as AIT Company Captain!
💫 And to Adriana (Adog) for crushing it in her 2nd season on Company!
They rehearsed, danced, performed, swam, laughed, made new friends, and soaked up every bit of that ASH family magic. So proud of the hard work, heart, and joy they bring wherever they go.
This is just the beginning — we can’t wait to watch them radiate all season long! 🌟 We 🫶🏻 our ASH FAM
#ASHOrlando #ASHFamily #DanceLife #RadiateSeason15 #TrainGrowInspire #step1dance2
#dancer #performance #company #assistant
Hey Little Movers• Pre Dancers & Intro Dancers! ✨
It’s your time to shine on stage! 🌟
Our annual Radiate Showcase is happening Saturday , May 30th — show starts at 3:30pm and it’s going to be a magical moment for our youngest stars! 💖
You’ll get to dance under the lights, wear your sparkly costume, and show your family everything you’ve learned this season!
🩰 Important Dates:
•Dress Rehearsal in COSTUME: At the studio before the big day May 18-22 Regular Class Time
•Tech Rehearsal: At the theater on Thursday, May 28th
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special show — where every moment counts! ✨ ALL current students must sign waiver participating or not participating! DEADLINE is NOVEMBER 21st
👉 Sign up today and get ready to RADIATE on stage! 💫Waivers on band app
It’s your time to shine on stage! 🌟
Our annual Radiate Showcase is happening Saturday , May 30th — show starts at 3:30pm and it’s going to be a magical moment for our youngest stars! 💖
You’ll get to dance under the lights, wear your sparkly costume, and show your family everything you’ve learned this season!
🩰 Important Dates:
•Dress Rehearsal in COSTUME: At the studio before the big day May 18-22 Regular Class Time
•Tech Rehearsal: At the theater on Thursday, May 28th
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this special show — where every moment counts! ✨ ALL current students must sign waiver participating or not participating! DEADLINE is NOVEMBER 21st
👉 Sign up today and get ready to RADIATE on stage! 💫Waivers on band app
KI Lip Sync Battle — all for an amazing cause: Shop with a Hero, helping local kids buy Christmas presents alongside community heroes. 🎤🎅
Here's our 3rd Place 3rd Annual LIP SYNC PERFORMANCE bringing it TSwift Style!
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Thank you to our amazingly supportive dance family for rallying to make it extra special!
#trainandgrow #kentislandmd #lipsyncbattle #dance #danceclass #dancestudio #explorepage #battle
Here's our 3rd Place 3rd Annual LIP SYNC PERFORMANCE bringing it TSwift Style!
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Thank you to our amazingly supportive dance family for rallying to make it extra special!
#trainandgrow #kentislandmd #lipsyncbattle #dance #danceclass #dancestudio #explorepage #battle
Wait… October’s over?! 💀👻
Happy Halloween to all our S1D2 fam —
OCTOBER Bloopers dropping 🎬🎃💜
🎥 cred @dancewithagracie_08
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #step1dance2 #explorepage #funny #bloopers #october #happyhalloween
Happy Halloween to all our S1D2 fam —
OCTOBER Bloopers dropping 🎬🎃💜
🎥 cred @dancewithagracie_08
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #step1dance2 #explorepage #funny #bloopers #october #happyhalloween
New This Season •Each month, our Radiate Awards shine a light on the incredible energy, kindness, dedication, and spirit we see within our dancers and team. ✨ These awards aren’t just about talent — they’re about heart, effort, and the positive light you bring into the studio every day. Whether it’s helping a teammate, showing resilience through challenges, or radiating joy in every class, you remind us what it truly means to train, grow, and inspire. 🌟 We’re so proud to celebrate you — the reason our S1D2 family continues to shine brighter each season. 💜
Congratulations to our Radiate Sz 15 Dancers on these Recongitions 🫶🏻
Congratulations to our Radiate Sz 15 Dancers on these Recongitions 🫶🏻
S1D2 CAMO Dancewear and accessories are LIVE thru Mama and Babes Link - now thru NOVEMBER 1st ONLY! Get it WHILE YOU CAN!
SHOP THE LATEST DROP🧡
https://mamaandbabesclothing.com/collections/s1d2-camo
SHOP THE LATEST DROP🧡
https://mamaandbabesclothing.com/collections/s1d2-camo
✨ @artistssimplyhuman Season 15 starts NOW ✨
Our 3 incredible company dancers are off to kick off their ASH season this weekend!
💫 Gavin — representing as an ASH Assistant
💫 Skye — her 3rd season on ASH Company and a proud Season 15 Captain
💫 Adriana (Adog) — heading into her 2nd season on ASH Company
Watching them take on new cities, new classes, and new challenges makes us so proud.
More than the steps — it’s about growing, connecting, and learning with heart. 💜
Our 3 incredible company dancers are off to kick off their ASH season this weekend!
💫 Gavin — representing as an ASH Assistant
💫 Skye — her 3rd season on ASH Company and a proud Season 15 Captain
💫 Adriana (Adog) — heading into her 2nd season on ASH Company
Watching them take on new cities, new classes, and new challenges makes us so proud.
More than the steps — it’s about growing, connecting, and learning with heart. 💜
What a wild, crazy, and absolutely amazing day! 💜✨
The first part of our day was spent performing at the incredible @kinerafoundation Trunk or Treat event — such an amazing turnout and organization to share the day with. We loved being a part of it again this season and spreading some Halloween spirit with our Company, Solo Team, and Protégés. 🎃🔥
Then we dashed off to our annual KI Lip Sync Battle — all for an amazing cause: Shop with a Hero, helping local kids buy Christmas presents alongside community heroes thru KI Optimist Club. Raising over $3000 this season. You can still donate!! 🎤🎅
3rd Place 🫶🏻💥✨ amongst amazing performances and our company took the stage and nailed it.
A huge THANK YOU to @jenniehag27 and this incredible fundraiser and organization — we love you and everything you do! 💜
And thank you @retrodjd for having us be part of this wonderful event again!
🎁 Our Gift Card Basket Winner was announced at the Lip Sync Battle — congratulations to David Bowman, who took home over $600 in gift cards!
To our incredible S1D2 Fam — thank you for your endless support, donations, cheers, running with our wild ideas and 1000% slaying it and all the love at both events. From Trunk or Treat to Lip Sync, you continue to show what makes this family truly special. 💜✨
#S1D2Fam #RadiateSZN #CommunityStrong #ShopWithAHero #Step1Dance2 #TrunkOrTreat #LipSyncBattle #RadiateLove I'm
The first part of our day was spent performing at the incredible @kinerafoundation Trunk or Treat event — such an amazing turnout and organization to share the day with. We loved being a part of it again this season and spreading some Halloween spirit with our Company, Solo Team, and Protégés. 🎃🔥
Then we dashed off to our annual KI Lip Sync Battle — all for an amazing cause: Shop with a Hero, helping local kids buy Christmas presents alongside community heroes thru KI Optimist Club. Raising over $3000 this season. You can still donate!! 🎤🎅
3rd Place 🫶🏻💥✨ amongst amazing performances and our company took the stage and nailed it.
A huge THANK YOU to @jenniehag27 and this incredible fundraiser and organization — we love you and everything you do! 💜
And thank you @retrodjd for having us be part of this wonderful event again!
🎁 Our Gift Card Basket Winner was announced at the Lip Sync Battle — congratulations to David Bowman, who took home over $600 in gift cards!
To our incredible S1D2 Fam — thank you for your endless support, donations, cheers, running with our wild ideas and 1000% slaying it and all the love at both events. From Trunk or Treat to Lip Sync, you continue to show what makes this family truly special. 💜✨
#S1D2Fam #RadiateSZN #CommunityStrong #ShopWithAHero #Step1Dance2 #TrunkOrTreat #LipSyncBattle #RadiateLove I'm
🎤 Lip Sync Battle Weekend is HERE! 🎤
In honor of this weekend’s showdown, here’s a throwback to last year’s epic performance! 💥💥
We absolutely love supporting the KI Optimist Club and our very own dance mom & company bookie extraordinaire @jenniehag27 ! 💜
This year we’re coming back bigger, better, and bolder — ready to raise even more funds and donations for this amazing cause and (hopefully 🤞) take home that 1st place Lip Sync Champion title! 🏆
📍 Join us tomorrow at Cult Classic Brewery at 2PM to cheer us on and donate in person!
💸 Not local? You can still support us! Every dollar counts toward this awesome cause and helps us get closer to the win!
Venmo donations:
👉 @Jessica-Gallew
👉 Ashley-Lowman-1
👉 @ParallelParadigm
Let’s do this, S1D2 fam — let’s WINNNNNN! 💥🔥
#LipSyncBattle #S1D2Fam #RadiateSZN #CommunityStrong #KIOPTIMIST #CultClassic #TeamS1D2
In honor of this weekend’s showdown, here’s a throwback to last year’s epic performance! 💥💥
We absolutely love supporting the KI Optimist Club and our very own dance mom & company bookie extraordinaire @jenniehag27 ! 💜
This year we’re coming back bigger, better, and bolder — ready to raise even more funds and donations for this amazing cause and (hopefully 🤞) take home that 1st place Lip Sync Champion title! 🏆
📍 Join us tomorrow at Cult Classic Brewery at 2PM to cheer us on and donate in person!
💸 Not local? You can still support us! Every dollar counts toward this awesome cause and helps us get closer to the win!
Venmo donations:
👉 @Jessica-Gallew
👉 Ashley-Lowman-1
👉 @ParallelParadigm
Let’s do this, S1D2 fam — let’s WINNNNNN! 💥🔥
#LipSyncBattle #S1D2Fam #RadiateSZN #CommunityStrong #KIOPTIMIST #CultClassic #TeamS1D2
Thank You to Our Bring-a-Bestie Friends! 👯♀️
We loved celebrating Halloween Week with all our dancers and their besties — the costumes, the smiles, the energy, and the fun made it one of our favorite weeks of the season!
We hope you had an amazing time experiencing Step 1 Dance 2 Academy and getting a glimpse of the magic that happens here every week. ✨
💫 A friendly reminder: Our Season 15 enrollment is still open! It’s the perfect time to join the S1D2 family and keep dancing with your new friends.
We loved celebrating Halloween Week with all our dancers and their besties — the costumes, the smiles, the energy, and the fun made it one of our favorite weeks of the season!
We hope you had an amazing time experiencing Step 1 Dance 2 Academy and getting a glimpse of the magic that happens here every week. ✨
💫 A friendly reminder: Our Season 15 enrollment is still open! It’s the perfect time to join the S1D2 family and keep dancing with your new friends.
BUT FOR REALS were always in best friend, therapist, dance teacher, hair dresser, costume designer, DJ, Janitor, the hat list goes on and on mode...😎
#trainandgrow #funny #keepinitreal #trending #fyp #dancestudio #dancestudiolife
#trainandgrow #funny #keepinitreal #trending #fyp #dancestudio #dancestudiolife
Not just dancers. Not just teammates.
A dance family built on love, trust, and unity from an early age!
That’s what it’s about. 🤍💜
#trainandgrow #dance #kentislandmd #dancestudio #step1dance2 #explorepage #season15 #unity #dancefamily #s1d2fam #team
A dance family built on love, trust, and unity from an early age!
That’s what it’s about. 🤍💜
#trainandgrow #dance #kentislandmd #dancestudio #step1dance2 #explorepage #season15 #unity #dancefamily #s1d2fam #team
THEY REALLY "SPICED UP" THIS HALLOWEEN WEEK 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧#spicegirls
#spicegirls #halloween #dance #dancestudio #step1dance2 #costumes #besties
#spicegirls #halloween #dance #dancestudio #step1dance2 #costumes #besties
🎃🎃🎃🎃Costumes on. Besties in. It’s our favorite week of the season. 👻
#dancers #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #kentislandmd #kentisland #halloween #dancewithfriends #bestieweek
#dancers #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #kentislandmd #kentisland #halloween #dancewithfriends #bestieweek
Happy Birthday to our amazing Protege, Julia! ✨
Wow!!!! How we’ve loved watching you transform your passion for dance over the years! Your confidence, grace, and work ethic shine through everything you do. You’ve become such a role model to those around you, leading with both heart and determination and we love being apart of it all🌟
We are so proud of the beautiful dancer and person you’ve become, and we love having you as part of our S1D2 family. Keep inspiring others the way you always do •your light truly radiates! 💜💜
Drop some 💕💜🪩🎂 in the comments to show Julia some birthday love!
#JuliaInspires #S1D2Company #RoleModelEnergy #RadiateSZ15
Wow!!!! How we’ve loved watching you transform your passion for dance over the years! Your confidence, grace, and work ethic shine through everything you do. You’ve become such a role model to those around you, leading with both heart and determination and we love being apart of it all🌟
We are so proud of the beautiful dancer and person you’ve become, and we love having you as part of our S1D2 family. Keep inspiring others the way you always do •your light truly radiates! 💜💜
Drop some 💕💜🪩🎂 in the comments to show Julia some birthday love!
#JuliaInspires #S1D2Company #RoleModelEnergy #RadiateSZ15
First convention of the season = MONSTERS DANCE @monstersdance 💜🖤
Legit an AW–WE–SO–ME weekend. (IYKYK 🔥)
Huge shout-out to every single one of our dancers who showed up supportive, kind, funny, confident, and ready to WORK. You radiated all weekend long ✨
💥 Major congrats to Skyelynn — Monsters Kids Cast nominee on her first time in the Intermediate Room and made it to Round 2 in the Battle! Sooo amazing 🙌
📸 Our juniors crushed it too—selfie game on point and snagged pics with every Monsters faculty member 😎
💥 Huge love to our dancers (and parent!) who rocked the Monsters Battle:
Eila • Caroline • Adriana (Adog) • Skye • and Dance Mom Melissa 👏 the confidence was unreal and you made us all PROUD
And yep… the cartwheel hallway tradition might just be BACK 👀 stay tuned for that reel 👏
This weekend set the tone—Company Season 11 is about to be INSANE. 💫
#MonstersDance #S1D2Fam #RadiateSZN #DanceLife #ConventionSeason #step1dance2
Legit an AW–WE–SO–ME weekend. (IYKYK 🔥)
Huge shout-out to every single one of our dancers who showed up supportive, kind, funny, confident, and ready to WORK. You radiated all weekend long ✨
💥 Major congrats to Skyelynn — Monsters Kids Cast nominee on her first time in the Intermediate Room and made it to Round 2 in the Battle! Sooo amazing 🙌
📸 Our juniors crushed it too—selfie game on point and snagged pics with every Monsters faculty member 😎
💥 Huge love to our dancers (and parent!) who rocked the Monsters Battle:
Eila • Caroline • Adriana (Adog) • Skye • and Dance Mom Melissa 👏 the confidence was unreal and you made us all PROUD
And yep… the cartwheel hallway tradition might just be BACK 👀 stay tuned for that reel 👏
This weekend set the tone—Company Season 11 is about to be INSANE. 💫
#MonstersDance #S1D2Fam #RadiateSZN #DanceLife #ConventionSeason #step1dance2
We boo-gied our hearts out. 💜👻
Crafts ✔️ Games ✔️ Dancing ✔️ Treats ✔️ FUN ✔️✔️ Our first PARENT NIGHT OUT of the season was a SUPER SUCCESS!
Swipe right• Dance-Giving PNO is up next in November 21st 6:00-8:00pm
Enrollment opens Monday 10/20 — limited spots! [link in bio]
Crafts ✔️ Games ✔️ Dancing ✔️ Treats ✔️ FUN ✔️✔️ Our first PARENT NIGHT OUT of the season was a SUPER SUCCESS!
Swipe right• Dance-Giving PNO is up next in November 21st 6:00-8:00pm
Enrollment opens Monday 10/20 — limited spots! [link in bio]
![We boo-gied our hearts out. 💜👻
Crafts ✔️ Games ✔️ Dancing ✔️ Treats ✔️ FUN ✔️✔️ Our first PARENT NIGHT OUT of the season was a SUPER SUCCESS!
Swipe right• Dance-Giving PNO is up next in November 21st 6:00-8:00pm
Enrollment opens Monday 10/20 — limited spots! [link in bio]](https://scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.82787-15/566191650_18531232501034607_6446743557182270434_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_e35_tt6&_nc_cat=109&ccb=7-5&_nc_sid=18de74&efg=eyJlZmdfdGFnIjoiQ0FST1VTRUxfSVRFTS5iZXN0X2ltYWdlX3VybGdlbi5DMyJ9&_nc_ohc=dADPq_U_vPoQ7kNvwE68_KR&_nc_oc=AdnY-C9tCNAr8_N9KMe3COF5jqyS24VlyTY_L9IckeJ0FWWYTm__i3L1qjfACHR2YyA&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-den2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=lCd7JkCal25B7NCy1cPuyw&oh=00_Afj_lRBmsSqUND_4yN__DRSrMmPk3C1Qquks8U8loI2Jbg&oe=69320BD9)
🎃 One of the most FUN weeks of the season! 👻
It’s BRING A BESTIE Halloween Week at S1D2!
All Pre-Dance through Level 5 classes (Little Movers excluded) are welcome to bring a BESTIE for a spooktacular week of dancing, laughter, and costumes! 💀✨
🧡 How to Join the Fun:
1️⃣ Sign your BESTIE up under your account here:
👉 BRING A BESTIE HALLOWEEN WEEK
2️⃣ Have them complete the waiver:
👉 SIGN WAIVER on website
3️⃣ Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready for a week full of Halloween fun at S1D2! 🎃🫶🏻
It’s BRING A BESTIE Halloween Week at S1D2!
All Pre-Dance through Level 5 classes (Little Movers excluded) are welcome to bring a BESTIE for a spooktacular week of dancing, laughter, and costumes! 💀✨
🧡 How to Join the Fun:
1️⃣ Sign your BESTIE up under your account here:
👉 BRING A BESTIE HALLOWEEN WEEK
2️⃣ Have them complete the waiver:
👉 SIGN WAIVER on website
3️⃣ Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready for a week full of Halloween fun at S1D2! 🎃🫶🏻
In case you ever need "YOU" time• this is your excuse to come take Adult Hip Hop every Tuesday from 7:00-8:00 pm. The best group 🔥🔥🔥🔥
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #adultclass #hiphop #dancereels❣️
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #adultclass #hiphop #dancereels❣️
🪩IT’S THAT TIME🪩
📢We are excited to announce that our Season 15 RADIATE Showcase Commitment form is now available to view and sign!✨
⚠️ Important info:⚠️
TECH Rehearsal Dates May 27 & 28
TWO Showcase Dates
Friday May 29th 6:30
Saturday, May 30TH 3pm
2 different shows and performances
Deadline commitment NOV 21st Deadline for LATE enrollment with Late fee is Jan 5.
✅ Check the band app for all details
Commit. Perform. Radiate. ☀️
📢We are excited to announce that our Season 15 RADIATE Showcase Commitment form is now available to view and sign!✨
⚠️ Important info:⚠️
TECH Rehearsal Dates May 27 & 28
TWO Showcase Dates
Friday May 29th 6:30
Saturday, May 30TH 3pm
2 different shows and performances
Deadline commitment NOV 21st Deadline for LATE enrollment with Late fee is Jan 5.
✅ Check the band app for all details
Commit. Perform. Radiate. ☀️
Sometimes all you need is that one-on-one focus 🫶🏻 building confidence in Acro ✨✨✨
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #kentisland #acro #acrodance #dancing #danceclass #privatelessons #explorepage #reels
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #kentisland #acro #acrodance #dancing #danceclass #privatelessons #explorepage #reels
✨ What an incredible dance weekend with Alexa Luke and her assistant Riley! ✨
So, so, so happy to have Alexa back in the studio — bringing a guest class and two stunning choreography pieces for Season 11. Watching our dancers soak up her movement, passion, and artistry was nothing short of inspiring.
Alexa, we can’t wait to have you back again (and again… and again 🤍).
Thank you for creating pieces for us that truly give all the feels. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
#S1D2Fam #RadiateSZN #DanceWeekend #AlexaLukeChoreo #S1D2GuestArtist #TrainGrowRadiate
So, so, so happy to have Alexa back in the studio — bringing a guest class and two stunning choreography pieces for Season 11. Watching our dancers soak up her movement, passion, and artistry was nothing short of inspiring.
Alexa, we can’t wait to have you back again (and again… and again 🤍).
Thank you for creating pieces for us that truly give all the feels. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
#S1D2Fam #RadiateSZN #DanceWeekend #AlexaLukeChoreo #S1D2GuestArtist #TrainGrowRadiate
BL👀PERS S1D2 Style 💀🤪😂😭
•clearly we have FUN in our FAV place 🫶🏻💜🫶🏻
#funny #reels #dancers #bloopers #kentislandmd #kentisland #dancestudio #danceclass #trainandgrow #step1dance2
•clearly we have FUN in our FAV place 🫶🏻💜🫶🏻
#funny #reels #dancers #bloopers #kentislandmd #kentisland #dancestudio #danceclass #trainandgrow #step1dance2
LONG awaited ACRO GOALS Achieved 🙌🏻🔥 the screams say it all 💯 LETS GO - 2 Acro classes a week is paying off!
#trainandgrow #dancers #acro #goals #danceclass #dance #kentislandmd #kentisland #explorepage #reels #dancereels #season15
#trainandgrow #dancers #acro #goals #danceclass #dance #kentislandmd #kentisland #explorepage #reels #dancereels #season15
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Nov 21, 2025, 12:00 AM – Nov 30, 2025, 11:59 PM
Each month, our Radiate Recongitions shine a light on the incredible energy, kindness, dedication, and spirit we see within our dancers and team. ✨ These awards aren’t just about talent — they’re about heart, effort, and the positive light you bring into the studio every day. Whether it’s helping a teammate, showing resilience through challenges, or radiating joy in every class, you remind us what it truly means to train, grow, and inspire. 🌟 We’re so proud to celebrate you — the reason our S1D2 family continues to shine brighter each season. 💜
Congratulations to these NOVEMBER Radiate Recongitions
Congratulations to these NOVEMBER Radiate Recongitions
Grateful for this season, this studio, these hearts. Thankful for the moments that feel like home. YOU ALL RADIATE the LOVE
Happy Thanksgiving Dance Family 🪩💜
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #radiate #thankful #gratitude #thanksgiving #dancefamily #s1d2 #community
Happy Thanksgiving Dance Family 🪩💜
#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #radiate #thankful #gratitude #thanksgiving #dancefamily #s1d2 #community
It's That TIMEEEEEEEE
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November Bloopers are here 🤣 and they keep getting better (funnier)
#trainandgrow #funny #dancers #kentislandmd #kentisland #dancestudio #danceclass #dance #step1dance2 #explorepage #bloopers #funny #community
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November Bloopers are here 🤣 and they keep getting better (funnier)
#trainandgrow #funny #dancers #kentislandmd #kentisland #dancestudio #danceclass #dance #step1dance2 #explorepage #bloopers #funny #community
✨ ’Tis the season of giving! ✨
Give the gift of friendship, confidence, passion, growrh, fun, and DANCE!
You can pre-pay toward private lessons, costumes, tuition, or summer classes on your family’s account and wrap it up as a gift card or certificate just in time for the holidays.
🎁 Gift card/certificate orders are available through Dec 12.
Contact hcollier@step1dance2.com for details.
#trainandgrow #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #season15 #kentisland #danceislife #gift #giftofdance #giving #ᴇxᴘʟᴏʀᴇᴘᴀɢᴇ
Give the gift of friendship, confidence, passion, growrh, fun, and DANCE!
You can pre-pay toward private lessons, costumes, tuition, or summer classes on your family’s account and wrap it up as a gift card or certificate just in time for the holidays.
🎁 Gift card/certificate orders are available through Dec 12.
Contact hcollier@step1dance2.com for details.
#trainandgrow #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #season15 #kentisland #danceislife #gift #giftofdance #giving #ᴇxᴘʟᴏʀᴇᴘᴀɢᴇ
As we step away for Thanksgiving break, our hearts are extra thankful for the dancers, families, and memories that make this place feel like home.
Enjoy this week with the ones who mean the most.
We’ll be back together on December 1
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Enjoy this week with the ones who mean the most.
We’ll be back together on December 1
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✨GUEST CLASS WITH CAT
Contemporary • Improv • Movement
November 30th • 5–7:30pm
Experience an immersive, exploratory session with Cat — an extraordinary mover, educator, and creative force. Their ability to guide dancers into deeper artistry and authentic expression makes this class an opportunity you truly don’t want to miss.
Register online (link in bio) to secure your spot.
✨ ENROLLMENT IS STILL OPEN
Join any Season 15 class and become part of a dynamic, growth-driven dance community.
Contemporary • Improv • Movement
November 30th • 5–7:30pm
Experience an immersive, exploratory session with Cat — an extraordinary mover, educator, and creative force. Their ability to guide dancers into deeper artistry and authentic expression makes this class an opportunity you truly don’t want to miss.
Register online (link in bio) to secure your spot.
✨ ENROLLMENT IS STILL OPEN
Join any Season 15 class and become part of a dynamic, growth-driven dance community.
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