Parallel is S1D2’s award-winning non-competitive, non-profit performance company, under the direction of Jessica Gallew and Ashley Lowman. S1D2 students devote their time to rehearse and perform within the community, in New York City, and at various dance conventions. Dancers are selected based on their passion and commitment and must be approved to audition for eventual placement as members or apprentices. Additionally, S1D2 has a solo recreational traveling team, further enhancing the dance opportunities available.

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Step 1 Dance 2 Academy’s performance company has earned numerous accolades, including awards for Creative Choreography, Teacher of the Weekend, Studio of the Weekend, and Studio Selection. They have also received Standout Performance honors from Artist Simply Human (ASH), Revel Dance Convention, Radix, Embody Dance Conference, and Broadway Dance Centers, along with recognition from Artist in Motion (AIM) that includes two Technical Excellence Awards and a Creative Choreography Award.

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The company has had many dancers receive additional awards, scholarships and assistant opportunities from conventions such as Radix, Artist Simply Human, Revel Dance Convention, Embody Dance Conference, Titans of Dance, Broadway Dance Center and A.D.E (Artistic Dance Exchange).

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We are dedicated to inspiring our young dancers to understand, master, and be challenged by the art of dance in a nurturing and positive environment. Our goal is for them to either become professional dancers or simply enjoy their passion for dance while performing with our company. We believe in igniting their inner fire and continuously pushing their boundaries—together as a true community.