photo of a conversation with choreographers after a choreography  lab performance - 13 people sitting in chairs in the steps studio theater, the one on the far left is speaking into a microphone

STEPS BEYOND FOUNDATION NEWS

Devin Richey headshot

Devin Richey was selected to create a new piece for the 10 graduating Steps Conservatory dancers. The piece will be performed as part of Steps Conservatory Showcase in Spring 2025. 

Alexandra F. Light (head shot of woman with long dark hair and head tilted to the right) was selected to create a new piece for the Steps Conservatory

Alexandra F. Light was selected to create a new piece for the Steps Conservatory. The piece will be performed as part of Steps Conservatory Showcase on Dec 16, 2024 at the Ailey Theatre.

Past Lab Choreographers that were commissioned by the Steps Conservatory include:
Janice Rosario
Jaryd Farcon
Cristina Camacho
Lo Poppy


Brandon Coleman – Contemporary
Steven Blandino – Contemporary, Jazz
Emily Bufferd – Jazz
Sydney Burtis – Tap

Caleb Dicke – Theater Dance
Danielle Diniz – Theater Dance
Rachel Leigh Dolan – Jazz, Theater Dance
Elisabetta Minutolli – Contemporary

Lo Poppy – Contemporary
Hugo Brument Scuderi – Theater Fusion
Hannah Weinmaster – Contemporary


Apple Bank logo - black text and illustrated round red apple with stem and single green leaf

We are proud to announce that the Steps Beyond Foundation received a grant from Apple Bank to underwrite the Choreography Lab Workshop Series beginning in 2025.

Logo for The Harkness Foundation for Dance, blue text with a drawing of dancer floating head down with a book in hand, and leaves sprouting from their feet

The Steps Beyond Foundation received a grant from The Harkness Foundation for the 2024-2025 Choreography Lab season.


CONGRATULATIONS Natasha Adorlee (Choreographer) who won the Palm Desert Choreography Festival on November 9th with Blooming Flowers and the Full Moon. Natasha presented and performed the piece in the Spring 2024 Choreography Lab. 

Dance piece choreographed by Natasha Adorlee
photo: H. Mayfield


Alexandra F. Light’s
 commissioned piece, “Feminal” performed in the Steps Beyond Foundation’s Fall 2024 Choreography Lab


Alexandra F. Light’s commissioned piece, “Feminal" performed in the Steps Beyond Foundation's Fall 2024 Choreography Lab - six dancers in tan and red with flowing black scarves on stage
Photo: T. Craft

Lo Poppy’s commissioned piece, “Who’s to Say Which is Which”, set on the Steps Conservatory was performed at the Steps Beyond Foundation’s Spring 2024 Choreography Lab and at the Conservatory’s June 2024 showcase

A group of dancers showcases their skills in a vibrant dance studio, surrounded by windows and wooden floors.
Photo: H. Mayfield