I was drawn to Stepping Out because of the variety of dance styles offered, teachers I had heard of from others, and teachers I already knew. I love the location, so close to the heart of Chelsea. I found the atmosphere to be welcoming and friendly, with a general feeling of generosity. The teachers are among the best I have studied with, and the classes they teach are lively and exciting.

I am looking forward to continue studying with all the wonderful teachers and socializing with the friends I have made, who make coming to Stepping Out so much fun.

- Victoria Dolcimascolo
August 5th, 2009

...Dancing is a fun way to get exercise. It also helps lower and maintain my lowered blood pressure. It's a great stress reliever for me. I used to work in a hospital with tremendous responsibility in managing the entire Nursing Department; dancing was my best stress management. As a nurse, I also understand the importance of a good cardio-vascular exercise program. I come to Stepping Out three evenings after work, and this helps me to also get a good night's sleep. I am one of those people who gets easily bored, so I cannot do a routine gym workout. Dancing is a lot of fun, is interesting, and challenging; and now I enjoy going to socials/dance parties because I can do "some moves!"

I have been going to Stepping Out since 1996. I tried other dance studios, but there's no comparison with Stepping Out's superb staff and excellent management team!...

- Erlinda Dubal (10/31/06)
Dean of Nursing Department
Education Department, Long Island University

...When my girlfriend and I broke up, I felt the need to have a fresh start and find something new and challenging to do. I took up dancing at Stepping Out. Not only did it add new-found fun to my life, but I made a whole new set of friends, and wound up meeting my fiancée on the dance floor….who would have guessed?? Now, my fiancée and I have a mutual interest and we go out dancing together all the time.

- Trevor Barrasch (9/07/06)

...I saw an Argentine Tango show on Broadway a while ago and had always been interested in learning the dance form. It is so romantic and passionate. I started taking lessons at Stepping Out, and found that it was much harder than I had anticipated, but the teachers at Stepping Out made everything seem within grasp, and broke everything down in a way that was easy to understand. I now am at an advanced level and got out dancing at least twice a week. Eventually, I got swept up into other styles as well. I am proud to call myself a "Tanguera," "Salsera," and Hustle dancer. Dancing has become my passion and hobby.

- Lindsay Montelito (1/12/07)

...My husband and I started coming to Stepping Out in May, 2006, to learn a First Dance for our wedding. We called around but opted for Stepping Out. They seemed the most friendly and professional. We danced a beautiful Rumba, and everyone at our reception loved it. We never thought we would, but we wound up loving social dancing in general and came back for lessons after our wedding. It not only gives us something to do and grow with together, but it gives each of us a sense of enjoyment and accomplishment. I really think we are lifetime converts.

- Jill Paulsson and Craig Ludovick (2/24/07)

...After several years of trying different group classes at many different places, I was about to give up, when someone suggeted I go to Stepping Out. Not wanting to try yet another group class, it was suggested that I give private lessons a shot. On my first lesson, it was like a lightning bolt had hit me! Things I couldn't understand on a movement level were finally sinking in, and reshaping my body and my thinking. I was so elated! Now I'm a confident "dancing machine" - thanks to my private lesson instructors at Stepping Out!

- Emlyn Davis (3/5/08)