Movement That Builds Minds: A Step Curriculum for Confidence, Culture & Community

STEP as a Movement

PROGRAM DELIVERY

📍 Formats: In-school, after-school, or summer
📍 Length: 6–36 weeks
📍 Grades: K–12 (College adaptations available)
📍 Mode: In-person or virtual
📍 Curriculum Includes:

  • Instructional videos

  • Facilitator guide

  • Weekly lesson plans

  • Showcase performance toolkit

TRUSTED TEAM

STEP is led by founder Jacquinta and a growing team of trained facilitators. Every instructor brings both performance experience and classroom awareness — because impact isn’t just about choreography, it’s about connection.

OUR TRACK RECORD

We’ve served 100+ students across Kansas City through partnerships with:

  • Ewing Marion Kauffman School

  • KIPP Endeavor Academy

  • Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy

"This was the first time our kids felt like the curriculum was made for them." – Partner School Leader

Movement-based learning - Leadership development - Academic engagement - Real-world and client-connected projects - Cultural and historical foundations

Movement-based learning - Leadership development - Academic engagement - Real-world and client-connected projects - Cultural and historical foundations

A flexible K–12 program that teaches stepping as a powerful tool for academic engagement, social-emotional learning, and cultural pride — while delivering real impact educators can see.

WHAT STUDENTS GAIN

✅ Confidence and identity
✅ Teamwork and collaboration
✅ Cultural literacy and pride
✅ Public speaking and performance skills
✅ Engagement through physical expression

PROBLEMS WE HELP SOLVE

  • Low Student Efficacy
    Many students, especially those of color, don’t see themselves reflected in school activities. STEP helps students build pride, voice, and agency through culturally relevant expression.

  • Limited Arts Options
    Schools without fine arts or interdisciplinary programs struggle to engage students creatively. STEP brings movement and rhythm into the learning environment — no instruments or stages required.

  • Tight Budgets, High Expectations
    STEP is affordable, scalable, and flexible. Schools can align it to SEL, PE, fine arts, or summer enrichment — and see ROI in student participation, confidence, and community-building.