STEPS BEYOND FOUNDATION NEWS
COMMISSIONS
Brandon Coleman was commissioned to create a new piece for the graduating Steps Conservatory dancers. The piece was performed as part of Steps Conservatory Showcase in Fall 2025.
Hannah Weinmaster is creating a piece on the graduating seniors which will be performed in the Spring 2026 showcase.
Past Lab Choreographers that were commissioned by the Steps Conservatory include:
Devin Richey
Alexandra F. Light
Janice Rosario
Jaryd Farcon
Cristina Camacho
Lo Poppy
FACULTY/GUEST FACULTY POSITIONS
Steven Blandino – Contemporary, Jazz
Emily Bufferd – Jazz
Sydney Burtis – Tap
Brandon Coleman – Contemporary
Caleb Dicke – Theater Dance
Danielle Diniz – Theater Dance
Rachel Leigh Dolan – Jazz, Theater Dance
Jaryd Farcon – Ballroom Fusion
Elisabetta Minutolli – Contemporary
Lo Poppy – Contemporary
Devin Richey – Theater Dance
Chloe Roberts – Jazz Fusion
Hugo Brument Scuderi – Theater Fusion
Hannah Weinmaster – Contemporary
GRANTS
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.
The Steps Beyond Foundation received a grant from The Harkness Foundation for the 2024-2025 Choreography Lab season.
PERFORMANCE
Congratulations to Rachel Leigh Dolan who is choreographing Pippin at the prestigious Signature Theatre in Arlington, VA running May 12-July 26, 2026.
