LEARN HOW TO DANCE!
Step Into Dance is a hip hop dance school offering professional yet fun classes to beginner, intermediate and advanced dancers of all ages in Cape Town’s southern suburbs and the city bowl. Our dancers can enrol for exams and participate in hip hop competitions and shows. We also arrange regular workshops led by guest teachers and choreographers.
Our qualified teachers are passionate about hip hop and believe anyone can dance. Join us for a class and experience for yourself the energy and excitement of this trendy dance style!
FEES TO JOIN US
R50 – Once-off registration fee | R340 per month for 1 class a week.
Any additional classes you attend are charged accordingly.
OUR CLASS OPTIONS
SCHOOL EXTRA MURAL
We offer hip hop classes as an extra mural at schools in Cape Town and the southern suburbs. Our classes are held at the schools.
Hip hop helps children build self-esteem and confidence, learn discipline and have an effective workout while having fun. The dance moves and routines help children develop coordination and strength.
Learners can attend beginner, intermediate or advanced classes in line with their ability. We also prepare learners for exams and competitions.
If your child would like to dance and your school does not offer hip hop as an extra mural, please let us know. We will gladly follow up with the school and find a suitable date and time.
SATURDAY CLASSES
Our Saturday classes are open to people of all ages and dance ability. Learn old and new school hip hop moves, house dance, Krump, waacking and voguing, breakdancing, locking, popping & creative movement.
Saturday classes are held at:
Craven Hall, Lower Claremont.
Our Saturday schedule:
09h00 – 10h00: Juniors & Teens classes
10h00 – 11h00: Adults
10h00-11h30: Competition training
HIP HOP WORKSHOPS, SHOWS, EXAMS AND COMPETITIONS
WORKSHOPS
Some of the highlights on our calendar are the dance workshops presented by leading dancers and choreographers.
Enjoy a day of high energy fun as you put new styles and moves into action.
If you love to dance, don’t miss out! All ages are welcome.
SHOWS
Our dancers participate in our annual show, which features a medley of different choreographed dance genres, including contemporary.
This entertaining evening showcases the talent of all our dancers and is generally sold out.
The concert takes place in term 4.
EXAMS
Entering dancing exams is a practical way of instilling the discipline and technique to be a great dancer. We prepare and enter dancers for the South African Body of Dance’s (SABOD) hip hop exams.
By completing all the exam levels, dancers can teach as an associate member of SABOD.
COMPETITIONS
Experience the excitement of dance battles as we compete in the annual Cape Town National Hip Hop and Performing Arts Championships, Project 021, Battle of the Giants and other competitions.
Our dancers are entered in the various categories for solos, duos, small groups and formations.
WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIONS?
If you would like to take part in competitions, you need to meet all these requirements:
- Be in grade 3 or older.
- Be available on Saturday mornings for training.
- Have danced @ Step Into Dance for at least 2 years and participated in exams, shows etc.
- Be able to participate in all studio events such as exams, shows, workshops etc.
- Extra costs (over and above dance tuition fees): R500 per month / per dancer.
WE ALSO OFFER TEAM BUILDING WITH A DIFFERENCE
Dance is an excellent team building activity, and it’s easy to learn the basic hip hop moves!
Dance can improve the dynamics that exist within a department, team or group of individuals. It encourages collaboration among colleagues and therefore enhances teamwork. Hip hop is an ideal dance style to do this.
Hip hop allows individuals’ personalities to be seen through the way they move on their own and in a group. As individuals are encouraged to move out of their comfort zone, they build trust with their colleagues. This builds staff morale while everyone has fun.
We tailor our team building intervention around your needs. Please contact us to find out more.
ABOUT STEP INTO DANCE
Business partners Heather Williams and Andrea Tambwe launched Step into Dance in 2016. Both qualified dancer teachers, their passion is to help children find the beat in their feet and pass on the love of dance to all. They are both full-time choreographers, creative directors, dance coaches and teachers.
Heather Williams
Heather started dancing ballet and modern dancing at a young age. She is a qualified educator and worked for the Western Cape Education Department for 10 years. During this time, she qualified as a Group Training Instructor through the Exercise Teacher’s Association.
Andrea Tambwe
Andrea has been dancing since she was five years old. After participating in a dance competition in Las Vegas in matric, she realised that her career would focus on dancing. In 2016, Andrea qualified as a dance teacher through the South African Body of Dance (SABOD).
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In 2007, she received a Hip Hop Associate qualification through SADTA (South African Dance Teachers Association), now known as the South African Body of Dance). Since 2008 she has been a member of the Western Province Dance Teachers’ Association.
In 2012, Heather filmed Hip Hop with Heather – a dance instruction DVD for children from age 6.
Currently teaching dance at La Petite Pre-Primary, Rosebank Junior, Plumstead Preparatory and John Graham Primary Schools as well as on Saturday mornings at Craven Hall, Franklin Road, Claremont.
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In 2016, Andrea qualified as a dance teacher through the South African Body of Dance (SABOD). She is also a qualified dance sport school league coach and judge.
Andrea has taught dance since 2012. She has assisted with choreography and, more recently, choreographed the Rosebank Junior School concert. She also coached under 16 Western Cape Dance Sport School League team in Durban in 2017.
Andrea’s talent has been acknowledged in the placing she achieved in several dance competitions:
- Top 8 in the African Hip Hop Indaba solo female house dance category (2012)
- 2nd place in open female Krump competition hosted by R.F.K. (2013)
- 3rd place in 16 and over female hip hop championships (Cape Town National Hip Hop and Performing Arts Championships 2015)
- 5th place in 16 and over hip hop female championships category (Battle of the Giants 2016).
She is currently studying part time towards a Bachelor in Social Work degree.
OUR LATEST TEACHER NEWS
2025: We welcome Abel to our newest dance teacher, Abel. He is a dancer, choreographer, and dance coach with extensive experience. He has competed in numerous dance competitions at local, national and international levels, showcasing his talent and dedication. As a choreographer, he has created routines for competitions, demonstrating his creativity and understanding of various dance styles. With a broad knowledge of different dance styles, Abel brings a dynamic and versatile approach to his teaching and choreography.
2023: Congratulations to Heather and Andrea, who received Western province colours for coaching! Heather is now also part of the Western Cape provincial committee for the South African Body of Dance (SABOD). We are also thrilled that three of our dancers made the South African All-Star Team in 2024! They will head to Blackpool, England, in August 2024.
We welcome a new assistant teacher, Michaela Jacobs, who is passionate about dance and working with children. Michaela is trained in many dance genres. She has Western Province colours for dance and was included in the South African All-Star Team. Besides being a dancer and choreographer, she is studying speech therapy.
EVENTS CALENDAR 2024
TERM 1:
18 Jan – 31 Mar
- Introduction and foundation of hip hop
- Intro to hip hop exams
- Parent/teacher meet and greet meeting (25 March)
TERM 2:
Dance exams
14 & 15 May 2024
Competitions:
1 & 22 June 2024: Dance Sport Club League fixtures
6 – 9 June 2024: Cape Town national championships (SABOD)
TERM 3:
Grand Slam and IPT for DSCL
And Show prep
TERM 4:
Show:
3 & 4 November 2024
& Performances at school
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READ NEWS ABOUT OUR SHOWS AND COMPETITIONS
Western Cape Performing Arts and Street Dance Championships 2022
On Saturday, 18 June, 13 of our dancers entered the Western Cape Performing Arts and Street Dance Championships and WOW!🤩
Last month this time, we were busy doing mock exams and the following week we did exams. About 3 weeks later, these girls showed up again and danced their hearts out!
We are so proud of each and every one of you! The medals and placings are amazing, but the level up has been absolutely breathtaking!
Thank you to the South African body of dance for a great comp! 👏🏼
Special thanks to Quanita and Umir for their assistance
Results
- 13-14 Novice solo: Morgan – 2nd
- 11-12 Novice Duos: Tayla and Skyla – 5th
- 11-12 Amateur Solo‘s: Lorcia – 1st, Fleur – 6th
- 13-14 Amateur Solo‘s: Lara – 2nd, Kyra – 5th, Zia – 6th
- 13-14 Amateur duo’s: Lorcia and Morgan – 3rd, Kyra and Lara – 1st, Zia and Fleur – 4th
- 13-16 Amateur small groups: Step Shooters – 2nd
Step into the Decades
Our dancers took our audience in December 2020 on an amazing journey through the decades from the 1920s into the future using music, fashion and, most importantly, DANCE! The dancers, who ranged from 6-12 years old, learned most of the choreography via zoom classes and followed all the safety protocols when filming this production. Click here to watch it.
Our 3rd annual show
Our 3rd annual show was held on 6 & 7 September in the Academia Centre auditorium. This was a professional platform for our dancers to showcase their talents. The support was absolutely amazing and we had 2 sold-out shows once again. Thank you to all our dancer and parents for their support.
THANK YOU…
- To God for His grace and favour in our lives.
- To all dancers and parents for their enthusiasm, patience & hard work.
- To our MC, CJ Benson; sound & lighting technicians, Park Media & Eastern Acoustics; videographer, David Forgus; & photography, Frank Morta.
- To Quanita Allie & Jesse Williams for assisting with choreography.
- To all parents for their assistance backstage: Liesl and Alfredo Alfred, Samantha Kinnear, Cheryl Goosen, Catherine Townsend, Glynis, Jemma and Jordan Gossman, Michelle Abrahams, Feroza Hartley, Desiree Duminy, Kelly Titus, Valerie Hoosen, Kim Moses, Megan Williams, Sorayda Birtles, Charlene Petersen, Candice Matthee, Cindy Taylor, Shally Tolobisa, Judy Philander, Tamlyn Johannes, Jill (printing tickets & programmes) and Justin Andrews , Sandy Jack, Astrid Williams, Leezarne Webb, Carlen Morta, Tersia Jeftha, Portia Smith, Flavia Davids, Michelle Louw (for selling tickets).
- To Claude Michaels for the music editing.
- To our greatest supporters, our families Grant, Chelsea & Jesse Williams, Leo Sefoor & Raphael Tambwe, for their love & support in allowing us to pursue our passion.
- To the audience for your wonderful support!
Love Heather & Andrea
Hip hop championships 2019
Our last event for the second term was the Cape Town National Hip Hop & Performing Arts Championships, hosted by the South African Body Of Dance (SABOD) at the CTICC on 15 June 2019. The 14 dancers whom we entered in the competition did extremely well and we are especially proud of every dancer who participated for the first time!
RESULTS
9-10 NOVICE FEMALE HIP HOP SOLO
Courtney – 1st place (out of 19 girls)
9-10 AMATEUR FEMALE HIP HOP SOLO
Lorcia – 2nd place
Jaylee – 3rd place
Jorgia Lee – 4th place
11-12 AMATEUR FEMALE HIP HOP SOLO
Angelica – 1st place
Sharne – 4th place
9-10 NOVICE HIP HOP DUO
Mckenzie & Caitlyn – 4th place
11-12 NOVICE HIP HOP DUO
Zia & Fleur – 3rd place
9-10 AMATEUR HIP HOP DUO
Jorgia lee & Jaylee – 2nd place
Courtney & Lorcia – 3rd place
11-12 AMATEUR HIP HOP DUO
Angelica & Sharne – 2nd place
11/U NOVICE HIP HOP SMALL GROUPS
Stepivated – 2nd place
11/U AMATEUR HIP HOP SMALL GROUPS
Junior Steppers -1st place
Well done to each and every dancer for SteppingIntoTheChallenge we are proud of you! Thank you to all our supporters for their encouragement and motivation and a BIG BIG THANK YOU to our dance parents for your commitment and dedication to your children’s development!
Also well done to SABOD on a professional, well-run event, and all the studios that competed.
Exam results - 2019
Well done to our dancers who participated in our dance exams on 20 May 2019, you have done exceptionally well! We achieved a 100% pass rate with 13 distinctions! Our exams were adjudicated by an external examiner (qualified and accredited through the South African Body of Dance). Thank you to the parents for allowing your children to unlock their amazing potential. We believe all children can step into anything their hearts desire but, most importantly, when they STEP INTO DANCE, they STEP INTO GREATNESS!
Here are some images from our exams:
Join our new adult class
Want to dance but don’t go to school? Join us for our adult class on Tuesdays from 6 to 7pm at Craven Hall, Franklin Road, Claremont.
Here are some images from our classes:
Annual show 2018: 'Step into the circus'
Our annual show, themed ‘Step into the circus’, was held on 28 and 29 September. In total, 100 dancers from the various schools at which we teach participated in this extravaganza. Many thanks and much appreciation to all the dancers, parents and supporters for making it such a huge success!
Here are some images from our show:
Excellent results in 2018 dance exams
Well done to our dancers who entered the 2018 dance exams – we achieved a 100% pass rate and distinctions! An external examiner, qualified and accredited through the South African Body of Dance (SABOD), judged our entrants. We are super proud of all our dancers! Congratulations and well done on #SteppingIntoDance!
Battle of the Giants 2018 – results
Our first event for the year was Battle of the Giants, held at Sun City from 5 to 8 April 2018. We entered six dancers to represent StepIntoDance, and that’s exactly what they did. We are extremely proud of their achievement and growth throughout the competition.
Results
11-12 year amateur female solo:
The dancers all made it to the semi-final; 3 made it to the finals and placed 10th, 9th and 8th out of 33 dancers.
11-12 year amateur female duos (3):
All the duos made it to the semi-final; 1 duo made it to the finals and placed 2nd out of 15 duos.
12-15 year amateur hip hop small groups (1):
Strawberry Bubblegum made it to the final and they received 2nd place out of 11 small groups.
We attained 7 medals and 2 trophies in total.
We can proudly say the event was a HUGE success. Big thanks to our awesome dance parents for their great team spirit and support.
WHAT OUR DANCERS / PARENTS SAY
My daughter has been with Step Into Dance since she was 3 years old. Fast forward 3 years, and Amra refused to take dance with anyone but Heather and Andrea of Step into Dance. Their passion and love for what they do and for children are evident in how much fun the kids have. I love watching them teach and I especially love seeing the excitement my daughter has once she leaves the class. I wish I can say her dance ends when she ends class, but all week she’s moving around the house and she’s always geared up and excited for Saturday to arrive. I love their child-friendly environment and approach to how they teach the kids. Well done guys! Here’s to many more years together.
Ulpha Edries