We came to A Step In Time when my oldest daughter, Bobbi, was 5… she is now 21 (and still dancing - she is currently a dance major at UNLV).  Bobbi has danced in many amazing places and even had the opportunity to teach, for a short time, at a Step in Time while she lived here in CA.  Most of all, Bobbi has a love of dance and has made lifelong friends at A Step In Time.

My younger daughter, Danie, now 12, has been coming to the studio her entire life and she LOVES it there!  Some of her very best friendships have been made at the studio.  She has become so passionate about dance that she now works with younger dancers helping out in their classes.

Because of Dawn, my children have had incredible opportunities and have performed at some unbelievable venues. More important to us, is Dawn’s philosophy behind the studio, which is based on learning in a positive environment, being a well-rounded dancer, learning to work as a Team, adapting to all types of performance situations, and providing amazing and memorable performance opportunities.

Dawn is in it “for the kids”. She gets so much joy out of sharing her passion for dance with her students.  She has taken many of the dancers to New York, simply to share her love of dance. Whether it was taking them to a Broadway Show (& back stage) or to Radio City Music Hall (& backstage), to classes at Steps or the Broadway Ballet Center, it was hard to tell who was having more fun, Dawn or her students.

When we first came to A Step In Time it was a very small school with two teachers and one little room.  It has grown so much since then.  Not only has the location changed with great new dance rooms and a student room, but now there are now many more dancers, Competitive Dance Teams, and an incredibly talented group of caring and special teachers. The experiences we have had at A Step In Time are memories we will treasure for a lifetime.  Dawn has touched our family in so many ways, I cannot imagine my children dancing anywhere else. 

- Linda Hauss
 

A Step In Time School of Dance has been such a big part of my life. I started at the studio when I was just 4 yrs old and danced there until I left for college. Dancing at the studio did more for me then just teach me the technique needed to be successful as a dancer. It taught me discipline, how to work with others, how to dance as a team, and it gave me confidence in other aspects of my life where no goal could not be achieved. I made life long friends with the students and teachers which one can't get anywhere else. Because of the training I received at A Step In Time, I am now living my dream of becoming a professional dancer. This is my second year dancing for the NBA basketball team, The Denver Nuggets. I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for the opportunity, love, support, and guidance that I was given from A Step In Time.


- Lindsey Kovacevich




My son Evan has been dancing at A Step In Time School of Dance for past eight years. Currently he is attending the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts dance department as well as continuing to take classes at A Step In Time. He would never have had the opportunity to learn at such a high level if not for Dawn and her staff of professional instructors. Evan is a capable dancer in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theater, and Lyrical. Dawn and the other professional instructors offer a fun, educational and enthusiastic environment, where the students can develop and hone their skills. Dance being typically female dominated, Evan has felt complete comfort working with many different instructors and benefited greatly by being offered so many different styles of dance.

Besides the studio work, Dawn offers the students different venues to show their skills. Evan has preformed on a cruise ship, Staples Center at Clippers games, Magic Mountain, and Disneyland to name a few. Dawn had taken Evan and other students to New York to experience the center of the dance world. For any dancer it's an experience to remember. Master classes are offered each year with some amazing teachers. The competition teams and conventions offer the kids a chance to compete at a high level and experience the world of dance from talented dance instructors from around the country. I have personally benefited from my association with Dawn and her staff. They have helped me learn and understand the world of dance and allowed me to enjoy the growth of my son Evan not only in dance but in life.

A Step In Time School of Dance is a place where everyone enjoys and develops as dancers. Dawn, thanks for all you have done for Evan !  

- Bob Schwarz

We sent our daughter Estella Shi to A Step In Time School of Dance for a Ballet/Jazz/Tap combination class when she was four, hoping that she would be a little healthier and more outgoing from learning dance.  She found confidence, friendship, happiness and passion there.  The school provides excellent opportunities for kids to learn and perform - Disneyland and Clippers Game are our favorite performances. Dawn and the teachers pay attention to each individual dancer and their learning style, and bring the best out of each child.  Our daughter has become a passionate all-around dancer and our son enjoys the classes and his buddies at the school. I attend the adult classes (ballet, tap, jazz and yoga) in the evenings and find them really fun and energizing.  I am healthier and happier than ever!  Thanks Dawn and all the teachers who have made the studio such a wonderful place!

- Yang Deng


I have enjoyed dancing at A Step in Time for over 10 years. Even as an adult I have always found classes and teachers that are both challenging and fun. Dawn is always finding great opportunities for performances- I have had the chance to dance at Carnegie Hall in New York and the 2000 Sydney Olympics! Both were opportunities of a lifetime that I will never forget. I hope to continue dancing at a Step in Time for many many years to come.


- Kessie Cimino




  I have three children at A Step in Time. We began at the studio five years ago. Since then, dance has become a significant part of all of our lives. My oldest daughter Caitlin, age 13, says it makes her feel healthy and energetic when she dances. My son Kyle, age 9, says he wishes he could take dance class every day. My youngest daughter Madelyn, age 6, is now in the performing group and lives for being at the studio. All three are learning great dance technique, the importance of discipline, commitment and responsibility, working with wonderful teachers and are making friends that will last a life-time. A Step in Time Staff: Thank you for inspiring my son, motivating my daughters and giving my children such a positive and amazing experience in the arts!


-Marya Harrington