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STEPS FOR YOUTH
Driven by our mission, to educate, inspire and enrich lives through dance, we engage with our community by; partnering with local schools and organizations, encouraging creativity in a safe environment and providing opportunities and resources to youth of all backgrounds and abilities. Steps for Youth is unique in that our leadership team consists of Women of Color who know firsthand how meaningful it is for students to see themselves reflected in their teachers and leaders. We value the importance of representation and employ a roster of teaching artists and staff who are racially diverse and who reflect the community we serve.
Steps for Youth’s dance programs focus on providing affordable and enriching dance education to Youth of Color who have historically been excluded from the art form of dance. Styles include creative movement, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. Students learn dance concepts and composition; space, energy, pathways, technique and choreography. The program closes with an informal performance for family, friends, teachers and community members showcasing the techniques and concepts learned over the course of the semester/year. All abilities, skill levels, and dance backgrounds are welcome. For students who have a passion to pursue dance professionally, we offer dance scholarships. Steps for Youth also hosts several free community events throughout the year.
We depend on your support to continue nurturing our partnerships with local schools, and expand, to make dance accessible to more youth.
Steps for Youth offers scholarships to students that demonstrate natural abilities and have the passion to pursue dance professionally. Students attend up to 13+ classes a week at Steps PDX Ballet School, participate in performances, workshops and summer intensives. By contributing to this scholarship fund, you can make a difference for passionate youth to grow and pursue their ambitions.
Community Events - We offer donation based community dance events for youth throughout the year. The day is filled with movement based classes and healthy snacks and water are provided. Events include, Youth Day of Dance, Full Circle and more.
DanceAbility - Movement class focused on serving people with disabilities. We have a current partnership with On the Move Integration.
BIPOC Youth Dance Program - a 10 month dance program offered to students who identify as Black, Indigenous or People of Color.
We partner with local organizations like WhiteBird and host dance workshops at our studio. Professional dance company members teach community classes at our studio and host a Q&A portion to give students the opportunity to interact with artists and get insight on their career paths. Past community classes have included Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Camille A. Brown and Dancers.
How can you support?
Support Steps for Youth with a tax deductible donation.You are a crucial part of everything we do.
Steps for Youth is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization that depends on your tax deductible support.
EIN # 84-3167211
DOUBLE or even TRIPLE YOUR DONATION with a
matching gift from your employer!
Visit your human resources office to retrieve a matching gift form, complete it and send it to us at admin@stepspdx.com or
Steps PDX, P.O. Box 14101, Portland, OR 97293.
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