Step instructor certification

STEP RISE

The certification that teaches you
how to actually teach.

Claim your beta spot — $97

10 spots only  ·  Full price $197 at launch

7Modules
6Earned badges
1Certification
∞Better classes

Your fitness cert taught you nothing about teaching step.

There's a gap between getting certified to teach fitness and actually knowing how to lead a world-class step class. The cueing, the layering, the structure, the way you hold a room — none of that is in a standard certification.

Step Rise was built to close that gap. It's a complete methodology, not a list of moves. It's the course every step instructor should have access to — and never did.

What you'll master

Tools, structure,
and confidence.

01
Choreography building blocks
Master foundational moves and learn to layer complexity step by step — so beginners and advanced participants both feel challenged.
02
The 16+LLC formula
A proprietary structure for building routines that flow. Your classes will feel intentional, not improvised.
03
Cueing with calm clarity
Develop your voice as an anchor. Guide participants so seamlessly they could follow your routine with their eyes closed.
04
Instructor presence
Stay connected with the room, the music, and the energy of your participants. Lead with authority and warmth.
05
Creative confidence
Shape classes that feel both structured and free — disciplined yet expressive. Find your signature style.
06
Mistake mastery
Learn to handle errors the way every great instructor does — let them go instantly and move forward with total confidence.

Your learning journey

You don't just learn it.
You earn it.

M1

Badge 1 — Foundation Setter

Base Moves Mastery

Master the foundational choreography building blocks. Learn how every great class starts before it gets complex.

M2

Badge 2 — Count Coach

Building using the 16+LLC formula

The proprietary framework at the heart of Step Rise. Structure routines that build, flow, and challenge without losing anyone.

M3

Badge 3 — Combo Builder

Combo Creation

Create combinations that feel satisfying to perform. Learn the art of progression — how routines grow and evolve without overwhelming anyone.

M4

Badge 4 — Layer Star

Layering like a Pro

The skill that separates good instructors from great ones. Add complexity without confusion. Challenge without overwhelm.

M5

Badge 5 — Cue Captain

Cueing with Calm Clarity

Your voice becomes your greatest teaching tool. Develop the cueing skills that make every class effortless to follow.

M6

Badge 6 — Routine Rockstar

Flow & Freestyle

Shape classes that feel both disciplined and free. Find your flow state. Lead with presence, creativity and full confidence.

★

Full certification

Boss Level — Signature Style Challenge

Your capstone. Submit your video demonstration and earn your official Step Rise certification. You won't just know how to teach step — you'll rock at it.

A methodology.
Not just
a course.

The 16+LLC formula

A proprietary structure for building step routines you won't find anywhere else. Created from years of teaching and refined through real classes with real participants.

Earn, don't just complete

Every badge is earned through a quiz and video submission — because real confidence comes from proving it to yourself, not just watching a video.

Skills that transfer everywhere

Step sharpens cueing, timing, presence, and adaptability. The skills you build here make you a better instructor in every modality you teach.

Enrol today

Your investment.
Your certification.

Right now, 10 founding beta spots are open at a special price. These spots exist so you can help shape the final course — and in return, you get in at the lowest price Step Rise will ever be.

Beta founding student

$97

Full price $197

✓Full access to all 7 modules
✓All 6 badges + Step Rise certification
✓Direct feedback line with Alissa
✓Founding student recognition
✓Beta price locked for life
Claim your spot — $97
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Certified

$197

Full public launch price

✓Full access to all 7 modules
✓All 6 badges + official certification
✓Video assessment review
✓Step Rise community access
✓1 group Q&A coaching call
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Your instructor

Built by someone who lives it.

Hi, I'm Alissa Toomata. Step is my favourite class to teach — and I've spent years refining how I teach it. Not just the moves, but the structure, the cueing, the way a great class feels from start to finish.

I built Step Rise because the gap between a fitness cert and actually knowing how to lead step is enormous. This course is everything I wish existed when I started — and everything I've learned since.

Step Rise is the first course in Beyond a Cert — a platform for instructors who want to go deeper than their basic qualification in every modality they teach.

Alissa Toomata
Step instructor, educator, and founder of Step Rise and Beyond a Cert. → Add your photo above this block.

Questions.

No. Step Rise is designed to meet you where you are. Module 1 starts with base moves mastery — whether you're brand new or already teaching, the course builds your skills progressively from the ground up.

As a beta student, you get Modules 1–4 immediately and Modules 5–7 as they go live over the next few weeks. You'll experience the course being built in real time — and your feedback shapes the final version. This is genuinely how the best courses get made.

At each level you complete a short quiz and submit a video demonstration of the key skills for that module. Your videos are reviewed and you earn each badge in sequence. Full Step Rise certification is awarded once all 6 badges are earned and your Boss Level submission is approved.

Step Rise is an independent specialist certification created by Alissa Toomata. It is the most comprehensive step-specific education available anywhere. Many instructors use it alongside their existing certifications to deepen their step-specific skills.

It's fully self-paced. Most students move through one module per week, completing the full course in 7–10 weeks. You have lifetime access so you can revisit any module whenever you need a refresher.

Absolutely — experienced instructors often get the most from Step Rise. Having a framework for what you're already doing intuitively makes you significantly sharper. The 16+LLC formula and cueing modules in particular are transformative for instructors who've been teaching for years.

READY TO
RISE?

10 beta spots. One chance to get in at the founding price.

Claim your spot — $97