Takin’ It Step by Step Dance
Company
is an Atlanta-based organization
established in 2002 that offers
group fitness instruction with a
specialty in dance for active
adults. Step by Step dance
instructors have over 40 years
of combined dance and teaching experience, and are
dedicated to promoting the
health fitness benefits of
dance, emphasizing personal
wellness, and encouraging a
healthy, well-balanced
lifestyle.
Step
by Step's dance fitness classes are unique from most in that
they are designed with an emphasis on cardiorespiratory
conditioning as well as dance technique. Participants engage in
an overall cardio workout while having fun, learning new dances,
and meeting new friends!
Step by Step’s
product offering currently includes: Chicago Steppin',
Soul/Urban Line Dancing, Zumba®,
Gospelcise,
Senior-cise, and a variety of specialty dance workshops, and
Private Group & Individual Dance Lessons, and
Demonstrations.
Resume of Accomplishments:
Instructors/Staff
2009/2010:
Featured dance instructors on Radio One's One Love
Gospel Cruise
2008:
Recipient of
Black & White Stepper's Ball
Community Service Award
2007: Launch
of Level I Instructional DVD entitled, "Learn the
fundamentals of Chicago-style Steppin' "
2007:
Interview with/on Michael
Baisden
Radio Syndicated Talk Show, 102.5 FM
ATL
2007:
Featured
article in Inside
Steppin' Magazine 2007 Winter
Edition
2006/7:Corporate workshops conducted for Spelman
College, Morehouse School of Medicine, GA Power, GA
Perimeter College, Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc.
2006/7/8/9/10:Featured dance instructors on annual
Festival at Sea Cruise
2006:Starred in a commercial advertising the Atlanta-based
Sanctuary Nightclub
2005:Performed onstage with Alex Bugnon, Michael Franks
and Ken Ford
2004: Pioneers in creating a monthly venue known as the
Midday Steppers Brunch in the Atlanta area for all steppers
to dance, socialize & practice their dance moves
2003:Performed at “Steppin for the Walk-a-Thon” Rally at
Centennial Park, Atlanta
2003:Began a tradition of organizing and coordinating an
annual trip to Chicago for a network of students, steppers,
family & friends across the states
2002:
Takin’ It Step by Step Dance Co., Inc. was formed out
a vision and need to
establish formal classroom instruction and offer
Chicago-style Steppin’ classes in Atlanta.
The founders are credited for being the first to
establish classes in the Atlanta metro area
The professional staff of
Takin' It Step by Step is
headed by Carolyn A.
Patterson. Our instructors
have a strong passion for
dance, a dedication to teach
others, and set a standard
of excellence, ethic, and
character.
Clients:
The
Alzheimer's Association Association of Black
Cardiologists
American Lung Association
Clayton State College
Festival at Sea
Georgia Perimeter College
Georgia Power
McMaster Carr
Morehouse School of Medicine
Radio One
Savannah College of
Art & Design (SCAD)
Spelman
College
