February Student of the Month: Alexis Schueller

by | Feb 23, 2016 | ASA Company, Student of the Month

Alexis shows dedication and commitment in every class she takes at A Step Above. Not only does she strive for perfection in class and rehearsal, but works diligently at home to constantly improve. She is respectful to her teachers, a role model for her peers, and is a...

November Student of the Month: MacKenzie Matysik

by | Nov 18, 2015 | ASA Company, Student of the Month

  A great example of a dancer who is committed and consistently shows signs of improvement, MacKenzie Matysik is the November student of the month at ASA. MacKenzie’s teachers say she has been dedicated ever since she has stepped onto the dance floor and...

The dos and dont’s of performance makeup

by | Oct 1, 2015 | ASA Company, Competitive Dance

One of the most popular questions a dancer receives is “Why do you have to wear so much makeup on stage?” My response is always twofold. Sometimes a particular style of makeup is part of the costume. If you are performing a ballet piece where you are a doll, red...

September Student of the Month: Zoe Wegerich

by | Sep 14, 2015 | ASA Company, Student of the Month

Zoe Wegerich has been dancing at A Step Above since 2012. She is a dedicated dancer who takes what she learns in practice and continues to perfect her training away from the studio. This diligence is displayed on stage and in the classroom as Zoe is a leader by...