Step Around Town

A series of uplifting and energetic evenings of dance, based in different boroughs across London.

Step Around Town events are our regional performance opportunities for groups on our programme. These events offer groups the chance to demonstrate the skills and dance techniques they have been working on throughout their Step into Dance sessions. Young people have the chance to mix with other like-minded dancers, be exposed to new dance styles and perform to their friends and families.

These performances are a chance to see the array of work from Schools and Youth Organisations on the Step into Dance programme, as well as appearances by our Youth Company, SYNC.

SAT 2024: When and Where?

This year, for the first time, we will be hosting two Relaxed Step Around Town events, designed to cater specifically to the needs of our SEND groups who may find it difficult to participate in our after school performances. These events will be relaxed sharing events for our SEND groups to share what they have been working on with their family and friends as part of our run of Step Around Town events. These sharings will differ from the evening Step Around Town events in the way that they will run during the school day, be much shorter and have been specifically curated to cater to students with additional needs. Of course, all of our events remain inclusive and we continue to encourage and welcome our SEND groups to attend all of our events, including the alternative Step Around Towns which take place in the evening in several boroughs across London.

Information for Schools

• Schools on our 20, 33, 49.5 and 66 hour packages can participate in Step Around Town at no extra cost. You will still need to register for your preferred event in order to attend.
• Schools on our 6 and 12 hour packages are still eligible to participate at a cost of £35. Your school will be invoiced for this upon confirmation of signing up for the event.
• Partner Schools who cancel out of events and/or performances with less than 2 weeks’ notice will incur a £50 penalty fee. If the penalty fee is not paid within the terms and condition of the invoice, Step reserve the right to deduct an equivalent number of hours from the package purchased by the Partner School.
• Schools that participate in Step Around Town will be considered for selection to perform at Step Live. If you would like to be considered for Step Live but are unable to make any of our Step Around Town or Day of Dance events, please contact epatterson@rad.org.uk to discuss an alternative option.
• Closing date for all registrations – Friday 1 March 2024.

Information for Audience Members

To keep the event as accessible as possible, we won’t be charging a set price for tickets and instead encourage audience members to give what you can in the form of a donation. Tickets for Step Around Town cannot be purchased in advance, so please ensure you arrive promptly to secure a seat.

“The show was full of positive and joyful energy. A lot of young talent tonight! Thank you.” – Audience Member, 2024

“We really enjoyed the event and the opportunity to perform. Step has had an amazing impact on our dancers’ creativity and confidence.”- Participating School, 2024

“What a memorable performance – a true celebration of all the young people. Their joy was truly infectious and displayed the true power of dance. What a show!”- Alex Lowe, Deputy Artistic Director, Royal Academy of Dance

Step Around Town 2024 Gallery

Image Credit: Williamson’s Photography

Step into Dance is a Royal Academy of Dance programme in partnership with the Jack Petchey Foundation.