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Welcome to Step Up 2 Dance competition and convention.
We are a fun, exciting & inspiring event for students of all ages and abilities. I am proud to offer all attendees a professional, safe, and affordable show with child-friendly hours. The audience is limited and the number of performers we accept is capped and controlled for spacing, uncrowded, and a safe environment for all. Our Live and Virtual events are interactive and truly offer an outstanding educational experience. Dancers are nurtured, recognized, and rewarded during their participation with us. As the owner and director, I work tirelessly to encourage students to develop a lifelong passion for dance, to be appreciative of their teachers, to stay in dance class, and stay loyal to the dance school. I invite you to visit the Step Up 2 Dance Studio Testimonials to read some of the 100’s of teacher letters who will attest to their experience of Fun, Quality events with Outstanding Customer Assistance many times over.
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Thank you to all the wonderful and talented crew who have supported us over the years. We look forward to seeing you at the show.
For those of you that have competition or recital experience and would like to join our team, click here. carol@stepup2dance.com
Claire
Show Manager
ME,MA,CT
David
Head, SU2D Convention Tour
Dean of Judges
Kim
Show Manager
RI, CT, NY
Ricky
Show Manager
AZ & NY
Tricia
Show Manager
NJ & NY
Suzie
Show Manager
NY,NJ
Our Crew
Kim, Show Manager
Kim has been here for 20 years in all phases of the competition, competitive Dancer, Teacher, Adjudicator, Special Awards Judge, Lead Judge, Announcer, Show Manager, and advanced to Show Director in Multiple States.
Ricky, Artistic Creative Director & Show Tour Director
He has been here for 15 years as a Judge, Adjudicator, then Announcer, Manager and then onto Show Manager and Director. He directs our shows in NY and Arizona.
Tricia, Show Manager
She oversees Step Up 2 Dance events in New Jersey and New York. She has been a tabulator, house manager, and Judge for us over the years and now a SHOW Manager for NY and NJ.
David, Head SU2D Convention Tour Dean of Judges
As the lead artist on our Master Class Convention & Workshop series, he is also our Head Judge every weekend in all shows, New England. In addition, Mr. David is the Dean of Judges for Step Up 2 Dance Regionals and Nationals in New Hampshire and New Jersey.
Erin, Judge, Master Class Teacher
Teaches Advanced Ballet, Pointe & Mus Th. Erin owned one of NE’s top dance training ctr and has studied at Alvin Ailey American NYC, then toured “Dance Prism” Ballet Co and is a Dean College Alum.
Claire, Show Manager
She is the Comp Team instructor & choreographer with extensive experience working with youth of all ages and abilities. Claire is a former head Choreographer for the Providence College Dance Team is a Show Manager on our New England Tour.
Brandon, Adjudicator & Judge
B.A. Point Park University, Brandon is a professional dancer with The Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company and is a head judge on our NY, NJ panel.
Suzie, Show Manager
Keeping the show organized and running smooth Suzie, (Disney Theatrical Artist) is a Manager of our Shows in NewYork and New Jersey.
Rayna, Lead Stage Manager
On the Step Up 2 Dance Tour for many years covering multiple states and Nationals, Rayna is a Show Announcer and Assistant Manager and has taught Master Tap on our conventions.
Ashley, Assistant Show Manager & Emcee
Ashley is a dancer for both the Lowell Spinners and the U Mass Lowell Dance Team! She is also lead demonstrator and assistant to the Master Teachers on the Step Up 2 Dance Convention Tour.
Jamie, Adjudicator & Judge
A former dancer for Norwegian and Carnival Cruise Line, Jaimie is a Dance Teacher, Choreographer for MA NH, RI for Step Up 2 Dance.
Mary Beth, Head Judge & Adjudicator New England
Mary Beth is a Professor of Tap, at the UNH Dance Dept. UNH.
Kellcie, Judge & Master Class Artist
DanceWorks Boston Choreographer, Judge and Contemporary Teacher for Step Up 2 Dance Master Class Convention.
Jillian, Judge & Adjudicator
Has been on our panel in multiple states for many years. Jillian, double Master's Degree, is a Dance Teacher & Choreographer for our New England shows.
Paige, Stage Manager New England
Keeps the stage organized and on time for our New England Tour. She is a Dance Teacher and is also a lead assistant & demonstrator Step Up 2 Dance Convention Classes in Contemporary, Tap & Jazz.
Ariana, Asst. Show Manager, Dance Teacher / Choreographer,
Asst. Show Manager for our Arizona comps & conventions overseeing all departments.
McKenna, Retail Manager, Grad of Dean & BDC Professional School,
look for McKenna at our NJ and NY shows, trained on our depts, she is here to assist all your needs.
Sammi, Tabulator & Tech Manager
Managing the Judges & Tabulation, Sammi is in charge of Scores and Judges comments.
Jill, Tabulator & Tech Manager
Overseeing the Judges & Tabulation, Jill handles Scores and Judges comments.
Kiana, Stage Manager
Keeping the Line Up Organized & the Stage Running on Time on our New England Tour, Kiana is a Dance Teacher herself and understands the needs of students & teacher needs.
Heather, Stage Manager
an accomplished professional actress & dancer/ performer. Heather keeps us organized & on time in NEW JERSEY.
Karyl, Stage Manager
Dance Teacher/ Coach, Race Car driver/ ‘ K ‘ is our stage and awards manager, upstate, she is your go to on stage for any teachers or performers needs.
Alicia, Sales & Tech Manager
Retail Manager & Tab Manager, Alicia is on tour with us in multiple states.
Greta, Judge & Adjudicator
Dean College, BA, she has worked with choreographers including Denise Jefferson, Troy Powell and Dudley Williams of Alvin Ailey.
Kaitlyn, Front House Manager
Front House Lobby & Merchandise Manager (a dance teacher who grew up in our system) keeps us organized and looking great.
Steven, Stage Manager
Meet Steven, Endicott College Dance Team, he’s our stage manager situated near the lobby. He will assist you with props, stage line up and any need you have.
Maria, Stage Manager New England
A Stage Manager & Dance Teachers, Keeps the show upbeat, fun and running smooth.
Melissa, Asst. Retail Manager
A lifelong performer, her family owns a Dance School & Dance shop. See Melissa for Fun apparel at the show.
Marco, Judge & Adjudicator
Step Up 2 Dance Judging Panel for our West Coast tour. Marco, having trained w/ Jaci Royal is Studio Manager for Cons. of Dance, and a Master Dance Instructor for our Conventions.
Faith, Assistant Lobby Manager
Lifelong competitive dancer on the Step Up 2 Dance competition circuit, Faith handles Sales at our trade shows, competitions and is a demonstrator in Contemporary, Jazz & Tap on the Step Up 2 Dance Convention Tour.
Lizzie, Stage Manager
A former competitor and now a Dance Teacher, Lizzie keeps the stage organized and the show running smooth.
Caitlyn, Lead Stage Manager
Dance Teacher & Aerialist, Graduate of USF in business mgmt, Caitlyn handles front & backstage.
Rachel, Lobby Manager & Sales Associate
UNH, veterinary assistant, Rachel handles, MA, ME, and NH.
Show Assistants: Erin, Blake, Jacalyn, Lauren, Alexia, Kailyn, Devyn