Hannah Steadman
Co-Creator / Co-Owner / Co-Director
Hannah has enjoyed a successful career as a professional dancer and choreographer based in Los Angeles, California. She has worked with numerous award-winning musical artists, including Gloria Estefan, Daddy Yankee, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliot, and Brian McKnight, among others.
She produced a fashion show and lookbook for Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas at Magic in Vegas and has performed on several television shows, including The Today Show, Live with Regis and Kelly, The Vibe Awards, The Latin Music Awards, and The Billboard Awards. As a teacher, Hannah’s students have secured performance jobs with top artists such as Beyoncé, Usher, Mariah Carey, JLo, and Shakira, and have won numerous group and individual awards at national dance competitions across the country. Through dancing and choreography, Hannah has traveled extensively to Africa, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, and South America.
Hannah was a judge at the Step Up 2 movie premiere in Miami and is now a judge and master teacher for many dance studios and competitions. She has become an internationally recognized choreographer, channeling her creativity, passion, and enthusiasm as co-director of Step It Up!
Meet the directors of Step It Up
Kelly V. Dolan
Co-Creator / Co-Owner / Co-Director
Toured with several artists, including Jay-Z and Stellar Award-winning gospel singer Donald Lawrence, and starred in Wiz Khalifa’s “Stayin’ Out All Night,” directed by Director X. Also featured in the Emmy-nominated shows “Hip Hop Harry” and “Rekindling Christmas.”
Commercial credits include Adidas, Lady Footlocker, Apple, iPhone, Square, Kroger, and Chicken of the Sea. Additionally, she is a Jr. Olympic Gold Medalist in dance.
Most recently, she starred in “Bones” alongside HaHa Davis, David Arquette, and Snoop Dogg, directed by 2-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis.
Her hosting credits include NBC and ABC News radio outlets in Los Angeles, as well as online pop outlets. She has covered major events such as the MTV Awards, SAG Awards, WWE, BET Awards, Comic-Con, NAACP Awards, and Alma Awards, along with numerous Hollywood premieres.
Kelly credits her dance background for much of her success as an actress, host, and entertainer in the industry. She is thrilled and honored to inspire, encourage, and share her knowledge with all the Step It Up talent!