Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Premier Dance School in Cedartown, Georgia
At Second Steps Studio, we have dedicated ourselves to the art of dance education for 24 years, serving students of all ages with a focus on health, safety, and artistic growth. Our studio features a specialized dance floor system designed to absorb impact, reducing injury risk while enhancing performancea unique offering in our local area. Under the leadership of Paula Remsen, a dance instructor with 16 years of experience and a lifelong passion for ballet, we emphasize character development, self-confidence, and lasting friendships. Our competition team, established in 2023, provides advanced performance opportunities with feedback from industry professionals.With a faculty that includes trained instructors in multiple dance styles, we offer structured programs from creative movement for toddlers to advanced ballet and pointe classes. Our commitment to community is reflected in our local recognition as Polk Countys Best Dance Studio for five consecutive years. We follow the Polk School District calendar, ensuring flexibility for families, and provide resources like dance apparel guidance and monthly newsletters. Our tuition structure prioritizes accessibility, with payments due monthly and direct communication channels for student needs.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Dance Instruction
Jazz Dance Training
Lyrical Dance
Pointe Technique
Creative Movement
Competition Team
Pre-Pointe Classes
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We utilize a specialized dance floor system that reduces joint impact for safer training
- Owner Paula Remsen brings 16 years of local dance instruction expertise
- Competition team offers professional feedback from industry experts
- Structured progression from toddler classes to advanced pointe training
- Recognized as Polk County's Best Dance Studio for 5 consecutive years
What people say
Experienced instructors
Safe dance environment
Excellent competition program
Structured progression
Community recognition
Services
Ballet Classes
Structured ballet instruction from beginner to advanced levels, focusing on proper technique, posture, and artistic expression. Classes include barre work, center combinations, and performance preparation. Our specialized dance floor system enhances learning while protecting students' joints during practice.
Pointe Technique
Dedicated pointe classes for experienced dancers, emphasizing strength development, proper alignment, and graceful execution. Requires pre-pointe training and instructor approval. Combines technical precision with artistic expression in a supportive, injury-preventive environment.
Competition Team
Seasonal competition program attending 3-4 events annually, offering professional feedback and growth opportunities. Focuses on expanding performance skills, choreography understanding, and stage presence through collaborative team experiences and expert critiques.
Creative Movement
Introductory dance classes for children aged 2+, combining imaginative play with basic ballet concepts. Develops coordination, rhythm, and social skills through structured activities that nurture early dance appreciation and foundational movement patterns.
Lyrical Dance
Emotionally expressive dance style blending ballet and jazz elements. Requires prior dance experience, focusing on fluid movements, storytelling through motion, and musical interpretation. Classes emphasize technical control and artistic expression for junior and senior level students.
People
Paula Remsen
Owner & Instructor
Owner and lead instructor with 16 years of local dance teaching experience. Specializes in ballet and pointe instruction, having danced competitively since age six and performed with the University of Mississippi Dance Company.
Emily Frederick-Conner
Competition Team Instructor
23-year dance veteran and 5-year instructor, trained in ballet, tap, jazz, and lyrical styles. Holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Shorter University, with extensive competition experience from New York to Florida.
Baylee Davenport
Tap & Ballet Instructor
Former student with 9 years of studio experience. Combines dance instruction with nursing profession, currently pursuing Doctorate of Nurse Practitioner Degree while teaching tap and ballet classes to new generations.
Questions
What dance styles do you offer?
We offer ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, and creative movement classes for ages 2+ with specialized instruction from beginner to advanced levels.
Do you have a competition team?
Yes, our competition team attends 3-4 events annually, focusing on performance growth and professional feedback for dedicated dancers.
What makes your studio unique?
We feature a specialized dance floor system that reduces joint impact while enhancing performance, the only such system in local dance studios.
How do I register for classes?
Contact us via phone or email to receive registration forms and class schedule details tailored to your child's age and experience level.
What are your class schedules?
Classes run Monday-Thursday 4:00-9:30 PM, following the Polk School District calendar with flexible options for all age groups.
