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

See Class Descriptions

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Ready to Enroll?

To register a student for class, their date of birth must first be entered into our registration system to display the appropriate class levels. If you encounter any issues during registration, please contact us by phone or email during business hours.

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Parent observation + last week before break has the studio buzzing. The energy, the smiles, the proud moments… we love it all! 💫

#trainandgrow #dancers #kentislandmd #dancestudio #dance #danceclass #step1dance2 #explorepage #season15

✨ Keep Dancing with Ms. Abby!
Our very own Ms. Abby will be offering Jazz and Contemporary classes on Dec 17–18 for dancers who want to stay moving while we’re closed. Sign up if interested!

Our Little Movers start every week by filling our hearts with pure joy. 🩷✨🎄

Working on their heel stretches 🥰💕

#dancerslife #littlemovers #tinyfeet #dancestudiolife #dancers #cute

POV: You give them a new challenge and suddenly everyone forgets how to be a dancer or human. 🤣🤣

#crashout #funny #trending #dancers #turn

Oops… we did it again. It's tradition at this point!

#trending #christmas #holiday #partyvibes #funny #guesswho #fyp #dancestudio

Christmas Party with our protégés, company, and solo team! So much fun, so many laughs, so much silliness… so many presents from buddies and Secret Santa's but the best part? We just love being together. ❤️🎄

More hysterical recaps to come...

First week of December and our dancers are already giving full-heart energy. ✨💜🎄

#step1dance2 #trainandgrow #goals #family

✨ Parent Observation Week is NEXT WEEK! ✨
Dancers may wear their festive DANCE attire and share everything they’ve been working on!

👀 Parents join the last 15 minutes of class
🤸‍♀️ Acro classes: last 30 minutes
🌙 Contemporary 4 & 5 (combined): last 30 minutes
👥 2 adults per dancer
👟 Please remove shoes before entering the studio

We can’t wait to celebrate the magic of the season with you! 🎄💜🪩

She’s baaaack! Arabesque is perched and ready to watch every class this month 🎅🏻✨
Reminder: look with your eyes, not your hands ❤️
We adore her — and honestly… we might convince her to stay until January. 💜

On this Giving Tuesday, we’re rallying behind our favorite community organization that stands by our children—supporting their learning, nurturing their families, and opening doors to brighter futures. Your generosity keeps their important work going right here in our community.
If you are able, please consider donating to the amazing
Kent Island Optimist Club’s SHOP WITH A HERO PROGRAM!
Your support helps bring joy, dignity, and hope to local children during the holiday season.

We closed out the month with the most magical human in our safe space @catherinebauermann. The entire room felt lighter—calm, refreshed, and ready to move with honesty and intention.

Cat, thank you for walking into the studio with all that love, light, and contagious energy and sharing all your wisdom, knowledge and movement. We already can’t wait to have you back again this summer 🫶🏻.

#improv #contemporary #trainandgrow #dance #dancers #kentislandmd

🎄 December at S1D2! 🎄
• December giveaway — link on BAND
• Costume measurements continue next 2 weeks
• SZ15 costume collages coming to BAND + email
• Parent Observation Week: Dec 8–11
• Studio closed Dec 13–Jan 4 (back Jan 5 for Pajama Week!)
• Keep dancing with Ms. Abby Dec 17–18 ✨

Enrollment is still OPEN 💥💥💥💥💥‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ JOIN SZ 15

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

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

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

✨ ’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

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
🤍💜

✨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.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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! ☀️💜✨

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

Our Little Movers & Pre-Dancers are pure magic every week 💫 learning, twirling, and shining one step at a time!

#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

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

🔥 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!

🌈 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!✨

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

2 mins ....never turns into 2 mins...but we 🫶🏻 them

#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

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

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

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!
🩵🧡🩵🧡

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

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 🫶🏻

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

✨ @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. 💜

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

🎤 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

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.

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

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

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✨ Keep Dancing with Ms. Abby!
Our very own Ms. Abby will be offering Jazz and Contemporary classes on Dec 17–18 for dancers who want to stay moving while we’re closed. Sign up if interested!

Our Little Movers start every week by filling our hearts with pure joy. 🩷✨🎄

Working on their heel stretches 🥰💕

#dancerslife #littlemovers #tinyfeet #dancestudiolife #dancers #cute

POV: You give them a new challenge and suddenly everyone forgets how to be a dancer or human. 🤣🤣

#crashout #funny #trending #dancers #turn

Oops… we did it again. It's tradition at this point!

#trending #christmas #holiday #partyvibes #funny #guesswho #fyp #dancestudio

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