A Step in Time School of Dance is dedicated to providing a well rounded education in all areas of dance for all ages. We offer combination classes for beginners to expose them to the different forms of dance. In addition to combination classes, we offer graded levels of tap, jazz, and ballet. We train students in the American Ballet Theatre Curriculum.
Wednesday's Classes
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Faculty
Dawn Smith-Theodore
Dawn is the fierce founder of A Step in Time School of Dance. She was raised in Cincinnati where her mother operated her own studio for 55 years. Dawn has performed in Japan, Mexico, the Virgin Islands and throughout the United States. Dawn has appeared on television, commercials, and has performed with different theater groups. Dawn has most recently performed with her students at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Fox Studios, Sydney, Sydney Wonderland, Carnegie Hall in New York City, and The Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship "Sovereign of the Seas." Dawn taught in NYC before moving to Los Angeles as well as guest teaching throughout the USA. Dawn graduated from Miami University in Ohio with a B.A. degree in psychology and sociology and from Antioch University Los Angeles with a M.A. in Clinical Psychology. In addition to dancing, Dawn works as a therapist at an eating disorder residential treatment center in Malibu.
Danielle Van Aulen
Danielle graduated from Pointe Park College with a BFA in Dance. She was in The Don Levy Dance Company and was most recently in “Magic Redefined” touring Southern California. Danielle specializes in teaching Ballet, Jazz, and Acrobatics and sharing her love of dance with students.
Shaun Curtin
Shaun is a faculty member of A Step in Time and is thrilled to be a part of the team. Shaun most recently appeared in The Radio City Christmas Show as well as a featured dancer on Celebrity Cruises, Disney World, and Busch Gardens. He danced in Salt Lake City for the Opening Ceremonies of The Olympics. He graduated from The University Of Massachusetts with a B.F.A. in Dance. His extensive dance training includes both The Boston & Joffrey Ballet. Shaun was featured in "Shag With A Twist" at The LA Theatre. He also performed at Disneyland in Snow White and recently returned from Tokyo Disneyland.
Marie France Levesque
Born in Montreal, Canada, Marie-France began her ballet training at the age 7. In 1982, she joined Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, performing lead roles for 3 years. She received grants from the Canada Council of the Arts and from the Government of Quebec to study in New York and Bulgaria. In 1985, Marie danced the lead role in The Garden of the Heart, which was broadcast live on CBS National TV. That same year, Marie was recruited by Mikhail Baryshnikov to join American Ballet Theatre, where she danced for 11 years. Her repertoire includes several featured roles, many PBS specials on dance, and a host of guest-artist credits across the U.S. and Canada. Since moving to L.A. in 1996 Marie has been providing the highest level of professional instruction at studios such as West Side Academy of Dance, Southland Ballet Academy, and CSU Long Beach.
Jenny Mullaney
Jennifer was fortunate enough to meet the love of her life very early when she started dancing at 4 in San Diego. She trained in hip hop, tap, ballet, jazz, and lyrical. As a teen she started competing, winning top honors at regional and national competitions. She was also involved as a choreographer for her high school dance program. She went on to UC Berkeley while dancing for Culture Shock Oakland and furthering her modern and contemporary repertoire through the UC Berkeley dance department and local studios. Happy to return to southern california and pursue a commercial dance career as well as acting, Jennifer trains with top teachers in the industry at EDGE PAC. She feels honored to have had the opportunity to work with AKON, Emminem, Unwritten Law, and Nikkole. Her most recent role is a "bikini assassin" the film Samurai Avenger. She is thrilled to be teaching at A Step in Time and hopes her own passion for dance inspires her students to keep dancing towards their dreams.
Samantha Lee
Samantha graduated from Oklahoma City University with a B.A. in Performing Arts. She has performed for the American Music Awards, Up Close and Personal Tour for Brian McKnight, as well as Beyonce Dancer for the NBA All Star Game. She danced in Snow White at Disneyland and has appeared in many commercials. Samantha teaches ballet, Jazz, and Hip Hop. We are pleased to have her as an addition to A Step In Time.
Andre Perez
