Meet Luna Rojas, a 7th grade ASB Student
Luna is a 7th grade student at A Step Beyond. She is enrolled in hip-hop, contemporary, and ballet dance classes as well as Arise! performance rehearsals and flight & drone career labs. She is also a star student with an average gpa of 3.80. Read the interview below to learn more about Luna Rojas. Q: […]
Why We Offer Performance Opportunities: 4 Benefits of Performing on Stage
“Performance gives youth the stage to discover their brilliance, allowing them to shine not only for themselves but for the world to see and appreciate their light.” – Jenn Oliver, Chief Artistic Officer, A Step Beyond A Step Beyond is a nonprofit organization that serves youth and families in Escondido and San Marcos, […]
A Recap of Our Annual Reimagining of the Nutcracker: El Alebrije
Molly Rodriguez, a senior in high school, was casted for the main role of María in El Alebrije. El Alebrije is our annual reimagining of the classic Nutcracker ballet with a vibrant Mexican twist! The story follows María, a young girl celebrating her Quinceañera. When her father gifts her a mystical El Alebrije, she embarks on a magical […]
A Step Beyond’s 2nd Cohort of Students Graduate After 10 Years with ASB!
We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of ASB’s second graduating class, who have danced with us over the past decade and successfully utilized the academic and social and emotional resources and tools provided to pave the way for their continued education. Our graduates include Carlos Lopez, Yanitza Morales, Jhovanny Olivares, Stephanie Pattynama, Evelyn Cruz, […]
A Step Beyond’s 2022 – 2023 Annual Report is Now Available!
ASB is thrilled to unveil its much-anticipated 2022-2023 Annual Report. Dive into the impact of your invaluable contributions of time, talent, and treasure, as we chart our journey towards empowering underserved youth for success in college, career, and life. Thanks to your steadfast support, more than 230 students have been touched by the transformative power […]
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 […]
