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 […]

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 […]

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