Step into Dance

Step into Dance is a partnership project between The Jack Petchey Foundation and the Royal Academy of Dance.

The programme has grown by 500% in four years. From a pilot of 28 schools, it is now a fully inclusive programme delivered in 187 schools and available in all London boroughs, including Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools and Pupil Referral Units (PRU's).  We are particularly proud of our work with Special Needs students where we have developed an organic approach to the work focusing on what they can do and building from there.

Step into Dance is the biggest secondary school dance programme in the UK; unique in offering sustained training (of up to 2hrs. per week) and performance opportunities throughout the academic year. Each of the 185 schools engaged in the programme pay an annual fee, contributing to the running costs of the programme.

Step into Dance, through its extended programme such as Watch this Step, Step into Battle, the Step Borough Events and its showcase end of the year event, Step LIVE! Step into Dance is responsible for creating over 20 unique, inclusive performance opportunities each year. The events deepen the creative experience for the participants and showcase Step into Dance (the work of the JPF & RAD) to a wider audience.

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