Performing Arts Classes

S.T.E.P Academics & Arts’ focus is to bridge the connections between academics and the arts. With the help of YWCA of Yonkers we are able to provide performing art classes to students ranging from ages 5 to 18 years old. Students who attend our school receive professional training from 5 star teachers still utilizing their crafts. Our classes take place on Saturday’s only from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.


Executive Director: Lauren Fofana (LFofanaSTEP@gmail.com)

Artistic Director: Paul Kwame Johnson (pkwamj@aol.com)

 
 

  • Paul Kwame Johnson

    (Theatrical development)

    Students will explore using imagination to create characters while staying in character during a scene.

    Career-readiness for Profession endeavors

  • Jessica Parris

    (Styles of West African Dance)

    Students will learn African dances consisting of various cultural distinctions in musical and movement forms exercising whole body articulation through polyrhythm sounds

  • Jessica Parris

    (Styles of Hip Hop dance)

    Students will learn styles of both Tap dance and Hip-Hop.

  • Leavata Johnson

    (Vocal technique)

    Students will learn how to use their vocal cords through breath control to improve the quality, range, and stamina when singing

  • Sofia

    (Ballet Intro, technique)

    Students will engage full body development in which traditional poses and steps are combined with light flowing figures (leaps, turns, upper/lower body positions)