A Step Beyond is a creative youth development organization based in Escondido, CA, dedicated to building strong youth, families, and communities through dance and beyond. They provide free after-school dance classes, academic support, and social services to youth and their families living at or below the poverty line. With a ten-year commitment, they aim to ensure the artistic, academic, and social-emotional development of their students, with the goal of 100% high school graduation and enrollment in college or career programs.
Through their programs, A Step Beyond has had a significant impact on the lives of their youth, with 85% reporting increased motivation and interest in school, 82% experiencing improved relationships, and 90% finding joy and stress relief through dancing. They also host events and activities, such as their reimagined Nutcracker ballet performance, and have received grants and recognition for their work in the community. A Step Beyond is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to making a positive difference in the lives of underserved youth and their families.
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