A Step Above Dance Studio

We hope every child who walks through our doors feels like this.

Safe.
Loved.
Included.

Because dance should feel like coming home. 💙

There’s something special about being in a room full of people who are just as passionate about dance education as you are.
We’re so excited to be attending Julie Kay Stallcup ‘s Leadership League this summer! We can’t wait to learn, grow, connect with incredible educators, and bring back fresh ideas, stronger leadership, and renewed excitement for the season ahead.
Here’s to becoming the best we can be for our dancers. See you in Nashville! ⚾❤️

🕹️ PRESS START! 🕹️
The wait is over... it's time to reveal this year's Open House theme!

Welcome to PRESS START—an arcade-inspired night packed with games, prizes, surprises, and everything you need to kick off an incredible dance season at A Step Above Dance Studio!

Whether you're returning to Team ASA or joining us for the very first time, your mission begins the moment you walk through our doors.

🎮 YOUR QUEST
Complete your Mission Card by visiting each station around the studio. Every stop gets you closer to unlocking rewards, spinning the Prize Wheel, and entering our Grand Prize raffles!

Along the way you'll:
✨ Pick up your Welcome Bag
🎯 Attend Parent Orientation
💙 Learn about fundraising opportunities
🕹️ Play games & join the dance party
👋 Meet your teachers
👟 Get fitted for dance shoes
🛍️ Shop ASA merch & dancewear
📸 Capture fun photos at our photo ops
📝 Complete paperwork & important forms
💳 Make payments
💃 Register for classes
🛒 Shop from select vendors..and so much more!

🎁 EVERY PLAYER WINS!
Everyone gets a chance to spin our Prize Wheel before they leave!

⭐ BONUS LEVEL: GRAND PRIZES ⭐
Every attendee can enter to win:
🏆 FREE Costume
🏆 FREE ASA Merch Basket

⏰ You don't need to stay all three hours! Simply stop by anytime between 5:30–8:30 PM, complete your Mission Card, and claim your rewards before heading home.

We have a feeling this is going to earn a new high score as the coolest Open House we've ever hosted!

🗓️ Thursday, August 27
🕠 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 A Step Above Dance Studio
1304 Bellefontaine Ave.
Lima, OH

🎟️ Reserve your time slot here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EADA62BA0FCC16-64921590-open

Ready, Player One?
Your next dance adventure begins August 27. Press Start. 🎮💜

Owning a dance studio has never just been about teaching dance.

It's about creating a place where every child walks through our doors knowing they're seen, supported, and celebrated.

This promise is my commitment—to our dancers, our families, our staff, and our community.

Every decision we make, every class we teach, every event we plan, and every challenge we face comes back to one question:

"Does this help us become the studio we promised to be?"

Because we're not just building great dancers.

We're building confident kids, strong leaders, lifelong friendships, and a place that feels like home.

Thank you for trusting us with your children and allowing us to be part of their story. We don't take that responsibility lightly. 💙

Here's to another season of growing, believing, and rising—together.

These smiles tell you everything you need to know.

Yes, they’re working hard.

But they’re also laughing, encouraging one another, and discovering they’re stronger than they thought.

That’s the kind of strength we hope they carry far beyond the dance studio.

Spirit Wear Reminder!
Only 10 days left to get your fall spirit wear!

Remember this items are
✨ LIMITED EDITION ✨
and will not be offered again!

🛍️ Order here:
https://jakenothing.chipply.com/AStepAboveAug26/

Store closes SATURDAY AUGUST 15th!

No costumes.
No stage lights.
No audience.

Just dancers showing up, putting in the work, and getting a little bit better than they were yesterday.

Sometimes the most beautiful part of dance happens long before recital day.

We are excited to welcome Sam for Hip Hop Foundations from 6:30-8:00 pm. All levels welcome!

Register online:
https://app.gostudiopro.com/online/a_step_above

🍂 Fall Style + Studio Pride = The Perfect Combo 💙

Our limited edition A Step Above Spirit Wear Collection is here, and we are loving these cozy fall looks! 🤩

Whether you’re headed to dance class, cheering from the sidelines, or just running errands, these pieces are the perfect way to show your ASA pride. From buttery-soft hoodies to cozy crewnecks, tees, and sweatpants—there’s something for everyone!

✨ Even better: Every purchase helps support our Hip Hop Teams by offsetting the cost of bringing in a guest choreographer this season. Your spirit wear purchase helps create incredible opportunities for our dancers!

🛍️ Shop here: https://jakenothing.chipply.com/AStepAboveAug26/

⏰ Store closes August 15 at 11:59 PM
🍁 Limited edition designs—once they’re gone, they’re gone!
📦 Orders will arrive at the studio approximately 6 weeks after the store closes, just in time for fall.

Which piece is your favorite? 👇 I think that blue zip-up and the birch camo set are going to be fan favorites! 💙