Our Mission

Stepping Out is committed to empowering artists to maximize their potential growth by fusing strong technical training with life long tools that propel self esteem and confidence in their own creative expression.  Parallel to endorsing the arts we offer encouragement toward the pursuit of individual passions.

" To Teach................. Is To Touch A Life Forever!"


We are devoted to cultivating wellness, fitness, and instilling inspiration for the love of music and dance to students of all ages and abilities.

Resident Instructors

Our Residential instructors have a following, are sought after to provide instruction, both private and class instruction.  Some of our Resident Instructors have their own special performance groups and teams that perform locally and around the world.

  • Teachers of Ballet Giesel Smith Artistic Director
  • Teachers of Ballet Rose Abcede Ballet, Tap
  • Teachers of Ballet Devynn Smith Ballet, Hip Hop, Salsa
  • Teachers of Ballet Tawnia Grover Ballet, Tap

 

  • Teachers of Ballet Arnetta Glass Hip Hop
  • Teachers of Ballet Britney Agustin Hip Hop, Street Hip Hop
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Kuuipo O' Hula Halau

Jr. Resident Instructors

  • Teachers of Ballet Priscilla Rocha Hip Hop

 

Music Instructors

  • Teachers of Ballet Steve Smith Music Director
  • Teachers of Ballet Juan Carlos Beg & Adv Guitar

Popular Sites

  • Dancethreads Online - Offers Discount Dancewear and shoes for your style of dance.
  • Eband Networks - An artist website offering tools to help the D.I.Y Artist succeed
  • Mixingtrax - A community learning website that lets everyone get their Mix On.

Testimonials

I absolutely love everyone that gave me such a great experience, and many more years for me to come, it is such a fun time to be in class, and recommend others to join.
by Brownie @ LA City Voter
I am recommending this studio to all my friends, wonderful owners and my daughter just loves her instructors. If you've been looking for a Dance Studio for your child then you need not look any further. Costomer service was wonderful and my daughter had a great time. Pros: Great People who really like to teach. Cons: parking can get alittle tight.
by annad4160 at Citysearch
Xella, an up and coming young singer/songwriter recorded her songs at this  remarkable studio in Norwalk CA. The Sound Engineer/Musician, Steve Smith, professional mixing techniques' has propelled the sounds and harmony of Xella songs to a higher level that will capture her target audience's attention. We surely recommend this recording studio to all aspiring musicians..
By August V. @ Yelp
My girls have been at Stepping Out for 3 years now and we love it! The staff is friendly and the instructors have a great time with their students. This studio does not play favorites toward students on their competition teams as I've experienced elsewhere. They treat ALL students and parents equally! Their rates are lower then most, their recital information with additional costs are outlined clearly in writing and we choose to participate or opt out. Costume charges are 1/2 the cost of the other studios and they even offer fundraisers to help parents out. If you're looking for a good family environment and great dance instruction, I HIGHLY recommend Stepping Out! Pros: Classes aren't overcrowded, Instructors are experienced, facility even has a dancewear boutique, prices are fair.
by 5678DanceMom at Citysearch
We had our "First Dance" lesson before our wedding at Stepping Out.  I totally have two left feet, but Giesel, the teacher, was super-encouraging and SO nice.  She broke down the beat to the song we chose and showed us the steps and went over it with us over and over again.  Now my two left feet can waltz! Oh, and before our private lesson, we watched the little ones doing ballet--that was super-adorable too.
by Maggie Z @ Yelp
Wonderful owners, the whole family is like your own. Great studio atmosphere and the people make you feel at ease. Never did I feel pressured for more classes. Competition is an option and the upcoming recital is all very well organized. I am so happy that I finely found a place I feel comfortable with everthything. I recommend Stepping Out to everyone. Thanks for making it a pleasure for me and my duaghters Pros: Clean and Air condition. Friendly atmosphere.
by leighaj at Citysearch