Hello SBS Families,

Picture Week Schedule is attached.

Class pictures are coming up on Tuesday, May 24 - Monday, May 30. Peter Koop from Icabod Productions Inc. will be coming to take our pictures. An email from Icabod Productions will be sent out AFTER all the pictures have been taken. You will be able to view all your pictures and see your ordering options then.

All regular classes have been cancelled during Picture Week. Please note your picture times and date are different then their regular class time.
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We ask that all students have their photo taken even if you do not intend to order any pictures. This is so that the dance school and other students who are ordering pictures can have a photo with everyone in it. We will be using these pictures on our website, advertising, and social media so please look your best!​

Hair for pictures:

• Ballet – Low ballet bun parted down the middle.
• Preschool/Jr.1/Jr.2 – High curly ponytail
• Jr. 3 and up, Beginner and Experienced – Low, straight ponytail with a middle part (for jazz/tap/lyrical/contemporary/hip-hop/acro/musical theatre.)

Make-up:

• Stage make-up with red lipstick.
• Jr. 1 and up false eyelashes are preferred.
• Rhinestone earrings.

Ballet Pictures for Jr.1 - Jr.5:

• Navy blue body suit, pink tights and pink ballet shoes.

Ballet Pictures for Intermediate, Pre Advanced and Advanced:

• There will NOT be picture for Intermediate, Pre. Adv. or Adv. ballet technique classes.
• There will be pictures for Pre-Point and Point classes. 

Acro:

• We will be taking pictures of all our Acro classes.
• Please wear all black and bare feet/bare lgs. - Black bodysuit or black top with black tight shorts.
• Low straight ponytail with a middle part.

Extra Choreography:

• Solos and duets can get their picture taken on Friday May 27 between 6:45 – 8:45pm.
• All extra choreography groups/trios have been incorporated into the schedule.

If you have any question, please contact the front desk by phone or email. Thank you,

SBS Team
(780)464-3788

Picture Week Schedule - May 23-30

Welcome to registration for the 2022-2023 Season and Summer 2022!
Please read through this email for important information.

Full Year Registration 2022-2023
Registration fee - $50 per dancer
Please review the Tuition Fees for new pricing, and the Class/Program Requirements for a list of all mandatory classes for your dancer’s program.

Preschool (3yrs-5yrs,) Junior 1 (6yrs-7yrs,) Junior 2 (7yrs-8yrs), and Beginner classes (8yrs+) -  Registration is open for all classes for these levels on a first come first served basis. Baby Stars and Mini Stars registration is coming soon!
Jr. 3 classes – Existing SBS dancers are pre-approved for these classes. Dancers registering in Jr. 3 Lyrical must also be registered in Jr. 3 Jazz, Jr. 3 Ballet and Jr. 3 Stretch & Tech.
A-Level Classes - This stream of classes requires an assessment/audition for dancers qualify. The A program has mandatory class requirements. These dancers will compete in 3 competitions.
X-Level Classes - This is our most elite level program, which requires many mandatory classes and an increased amount of ballet and technique training. An audition is required to qualify for these classes. Dancers will compete in 4 competitions.
Teachers have assessed all existing dancers and placed them into programs they feel the dancer is best suited. If you would like to change/audition for a different program, please email the studio.

Click here to login into your existing account and register!
Existing SBS dancers age 8+ must check their pre-approved class list to find available classes. If any classes are missing, please email the studio. 

Summer 2022
July drop-in dance classes $15/class – Every week in July! For experienced dancers age 7+ (or who have completed Jr. 1.)
Preschool Dance Camp, $95 – Offered in July 12-14 and Aug 10-12. A morning of fun for dancers age 3-6!
Summer Dance Intensive, $295 - Aug 15-18, 9:30am-4:00pm. This dance camp is encouraged for all dancers age 6 and up (must have minimum Jr. 1 dance experience.) We are excited to offer a week of training with some of Canada’s top teachers!

DISNEY LAND - Summer 2023
We are planning a studio trip to Disney Land in Los Angeles, California next summer. Dancers age 9+ will get an opportunity to dance and train at Disney Land. Stay tuned for more information!

Our office hours are limited as we are currently at competition for the next 2 weeks.  Please email us with any questions and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Thank you,
Kristy Skoreyko
Step by Step School of Dance
(780) 464-3788

Hello Dance Families,

Costumes:
Costumes are starting to arrive at the studio! Please send your dancers to class wearing tights, or with tights in their dance bags, so they can wear them when trying on their costumes during class time. Costumes will be sent home, please hang them in a safe place/

Zoom:
Just a friendly reminder that Zoom is for dancers who are sick or have to isolate. If your dancer is not sick or isolating, please bring them to the studio for their classes. We are preparing for stage rehearsals in 6 weeks so attendance is important.  

Valentines:
“Adopt a Senior Sherwood Park” is collecting Valentines Day cards for seniors in care. Their goal is to provide over 3000 seniors with Valentines this year! Homemade or store bought cards are welcome; please write with a message written of kindness and love to cheer up seniors in care facilities in our community. There will be a drop-box for your cards at Step by Step near the desk. Please have your Valentines cards brought in by Feb 3 so that we can deliver them on Feb 4. More information attached.

Thank you,

Kristy Skoreyko
Step by Step
(780)464-3788

Adopt-a-Senior Valentine's Day

Welcome back, classes begin Monday, January 10th.
With Covid-19, many steps continue to be taken to ensure the safety and well-being of our dancers, their families, and our staff.
• Please do not enter our facility if you are experiencing Covid-19 symptoms.
• Masks are required while in our facility.
• Dancers will be physically distanced in the studios to the best of our ability.
• There will be frequent cleaning of high-touch/shared surfaces and items (including dance props).
• Sanitizing stations are located throughout the facility.
Please email to info@stepbystepdance.ca if you are unable to attend classes.
Register for our NEW 8 Week Sessions:
Mini Stars Hip Hop Ages (4-6 years) - Saturdays 12:00pm - 12:45pm, January 15-March 3
Mini Stars (2-3 years) Unparented - Tuesdays 10:45-11:30, January 11 – March 1
Includes a Parent Watch on the last day. No costume fee. $125
We are looking forward to sharing our love and dance and preparing for competitions and performances.
See you at class!
Staff of SBS

Congratulations! 
Your group has been chosen to perform at the Oil Kings game on Saturday, January 15 at Rogers Place! “Grease Lightening” (Int. 1,2,3,4 X Musical Theatre) and “Wild Card” (Adv. Hip-hop.) Please find important information below for our dancers participating.

Dancers age 12 and up must have proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test ready to present with their ticket upon entry. ID is required for everyone 18 and older.

Tickets are $20. Dancers are required to buy a ticket through Step by Step. Everyone is invited to join us in the SBS section! We encourage our dance families to buy a minimum of 2 seats, and there is no limit of tickets a family can buy. Our section is general seating. Tickets are for sale until Jan 9 through your SBS accounts, and will be emailed out individually before the game. Login to your online accounts, click the menu icon on the top left of your screen, look for our Online Store where you will find Oil Kings tickets for purchase.
Click here to purchase your tickets.

Schedule:
4:15pm – Dancers are dropped off at Scotiabank VIP Entrance at Rogers Place to meet SBS staff.
4:30pm – Oil Kings Representative takes dancers and SBS staff.
5:00pm – Dress Rehearsal on stage. Dancers will then go to their seats.
6:00pm – Rogers Place doors open and parents and visitors can enter through Ford Hall.
7:00pm – Game starts!
When there are 8 minutes left in the 1st period dancers with SBS Staff will leave their seats to perform.

Attire for Dancers:
Grease Lightening - All Black SBS Gear (or all black), clean sneakers.
Wild Card - Black bottoms, jersey, clean sneakers.

Thank you,

Kristy Skoreyko
Step by Step School of Dance
(780) 464-3788