STEP Team

Pure Motion Dance Company’s Student Teacher Education Program (STEP Team) is a highly distinguished in-studio education program that promotes the love of dance and instructional methods to our students. The team is guided through the dance education process using methods such as in-class training, hands-on practice, instructor mentoring, research-based activities, self-analysis assignments and more. PMDC’s STEP Program provides the necessary STEPping stones for building confident, hardworking, well-informed, and eager dance educators for the future. Pure Motion Dance Company will choose STEP Team Members based on the following qualifications:

• Attendance
• Attitude
• Displaying a natural love and passion for the dance arts
• Displaying a desire to learn and grow as a dance instructor

To apply to become a Junior Member, the below are required:

• Enrolled in elementary school and must be enrolled in a minimum of four classes per week
• Write a 1-2 page essay outlining why you would like to be a Junior Member, what you expect to learn, what you feel you are qualified for, what disciplines of dance you would like to assist, and what qualities you possess that would make you an ideal dance instructor

To apply to become a Teacher Assistant, the below are required:

• Enrolled in junior high school and must be enrolled in a minimum of seven classes per week
• Write a 1-2 page essay outlining why you would like to be a Teacher Assistant, what you expect to learn, what you feel you are qualified for, what disciplines of dance you would like to assist, and what qualities you possess that would make you an ideal dance instructor

To apply to become an Apprentice, the below are required:

• Enrolled in high school and must be enrolled in a minimum of eight classes per week
• Write a 1-2 page essay outlining why you would like to be an Apprentice, what you expect to learn, what you feel you are qualified for, what disciplines of dance you would like to assist, and what qualities you possess that would make you an ideal dance instructor

Being accepted into the STEP Program is a great honour as it means studio management has observed leadership characteristics in the student. This also includes their dedication to dance, attitude, and respect towards faculty, peers, parents, and other dancers. Their willingness to learn and cooperation in class as well as their caring and compassionate nature is also important. Remember, with great honour comes great responsibility.