Step It Up is a dance reality television show that premiered on Lifetime in 2015. The show follows three young dancers, Traci Young-Byron, Kayla Bechor, and Katy Mikelle as they run their own dance companies and compete against each other to create the best dance routines. Each episode has a different theme and the dancers must create a routine that showcases their unique dance styles and creativity.
Traci Young-Byron is the founder of the Young Contemporary Dance Theatre in Jamaica, Queens. She is a former member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and has danced with numerous other companies throughout her career. She is known for her choreography that often tackles social issues and incorporates African and Caribbean dance styles. In the show, Traci is the eldest of the three dancers and serves as a mentor and role model for the younger dancers.
Kayla Bechor is the owner of the Inspire Dance Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. She is a former NFL cheerleader and has danced in the NBA and WNBA. Kayla's dance style is influenced by jazz, contemporary, and lyrical dance. She is also an experienced choreographer and loves to experiment with different dance styles to create unique and compelling routines. In the show, Kayla is the youngest of the three dancers and is often seen trying to prove herself to her more experienced counterparts.
Katy Mikelle is the founder of the Kreativ Mindz Dance Academy in Dallas, Texas. She is a former backup dancer for Beyonc
Step It Up is a series that ran for 2 seasons (15 episodes) between September 25, 2015 and on Lifetime
