Audition Day 2023 Brings 50 New Students to A Step Beyond
The campus of A Step Beyond was buzzing with activity on September 16. Student teachers and staff prepared their dance instruction, parents set up snacks and prizes, and volunteers chipped in to set up, check in, greet, and more. It was Audition Day – our annual recruitment event for 3rd- and 4th-grade students who are […]
In the News: A Step Beyond Receives 75for75 Sports Matter Grant
At our recent Arise! concert, A Step Beyond was surprised with a $75,000 grant from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation! The award was recently publicized in an article titled: Changing Lives Through the Power of Dance: A Step Beyond Receives 75FOR75 Sports Matter Grant (Yahoo! Finance) In a video recorded of the surprise award, ASB team members read a […]
A Step Beyond Set to Participate In This Year’s San Diego Youth Dance Festival
A Step Beyond is proud to be a part of this year’s San Diego Youth Dance Festival [link to info page], taking place at the Coronado School for the Arts on Saturday, February 25th and Sunday, February 26th! The San Diego Youth Dance Festival (SDYDF) is an annual community dance experience for youth, ages 12 […]
Behind the Scenes of Our Latest Project with Cal State San Marcos
This past fall, A Step Beyond partnered with Cal State University San Marcos (CSUSM) once again on an exciting project–one that serves as the culmination of a students’ academic career in the College of Business Administration. After submitting a project proposal, ASB was fortunate enough to be matched with a multi-talented group of CSUSM students […]
Calling All ASB Students: Change Someone’s Life and Win Some Prizes Through Step Into Dance/
Bring Friends to Step Into Dance to Win Calling All ASB students! From now until February 10th, we are having a competition to see who can bring or refer the most people to Step Into Dance. The winner will be announced at Step Into Dance on February 10th and will win a prize basket with […]
Learn How to Support A Step Beyond This Giving Tuesday
On Giving Tuesday (November 29th), ASB will launch a new campaign entitled # GivingTuTuesday!…get it, like ballet tutus! Teams will compete in a tutu decorating competition through December 10th to raise the most funds for ASB’s Student Scholarship Fund. This Fund supports the ongoing education of individuals who participated in our programs by filling the […]
Your 2021-2022 Annual Report is Here!
Thank you for all you do to support the students of A Step Beyond! See how your gifts of time, talent, and treasure are having an impact. Download Your Report
El Alebrije: You Won’t Want to Miss This Exciting Spin on a Holiday Classic
Let our El Alebrije production featuring 150+ local students take you and your family on a magical holiday journey! Inspired by the culture of Mexico, this reimagining of The Nutcracker ballet premiers Saturday, December 10th at 6:30pm at the Kit Carson Amphitheater. Admission is $10, children under 5 are free. Learn more and buy tickets […]
Cooking, Crocheting, and Community: These Are Just a Few of Ms. Lesly’s Favorite Things
Meet Ms. Lesly, our amazing intern! Whether she is helping with check-in or planning fun Family Services events, she is a massive help in our day-to-day operations. Not only that, but Ms. Lesly is a great dancer as well! She adds warmth and kindness to our office, and we are so lucky to have her. […]
Your Journey Begins Here: Learn More About A Step Beyond’s Annual Audition Day
Picture this: a line of local elementary students and their families snakes around the California Center for the Arts, the air buzzing with excited chatter despite the early morning hour. A social worker strolls up and down the line, smiling warmly and asking A Step Beyond (ASB) auditionees the all-important question, “tell us why you […]
