Step Secure: The Gold Standard for Physical & Psychological Safety in Dance
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The Credential that sets the Gold Standard for Psychological & Physical Safety in the Dance World

Step Secure: The Gold Standard for Physical & Psychological Safety in Dance
The Credential that sets the Gold Standard for Psychological & Physical Safety in the Dance World


Dance Teachers, Studios, Companies, and Conventions are all Youth Serving Organizations (YSO), and all YSOs have at least one thing in common – they have a duty to keep youth safe from harm. Step Secure’s certification for organizations and credentialing for individuals provides the Gold Standard for dance safety.
State-level checks are limited in scope and often fail to detect offenders who move across states. As of 2024, 20–30 states are not fully compliant with the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act and the National Child Protection Act (NCPA), especially regarding interstate checks—a critical gap in protecting children. State-level background checks also do not review civil cases, failing to detect if an individual has been sued for sexual abuse, misconduct, or fraud.

At Step Secure, we prioritize your safety- we don't just look at a background, we provide comprehensive security screenings beyond State minimums, no security project is too big or too small- from an international competition or summer intensive abroad to your studio's next hire.
Being Step-Secure isn't just being legally compliant or physically safe; we specialize in comprehensive safety practices. Dance teachers have a very important role with our children. We provide specialized background investigations, psychological assessments and education courses uniquely designed to meet the unique needs of the dance community.






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