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Photo Credit: Steve McNicholas, STOMP!

Step Dance Residencies for Schools

Led by international performer Krystal Renée

This immersive program explores 'Stepping', a dynamic dance form in which the body is used as a percussive instrument to produce complex polyrhythmic beats.  Through engaging workshops, students learn both historical foundations and core techniques of the form - integrating movements that improve strength, balance, coordination and precise rhythmic timing. Through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic approaches, students advance their musical knowledge, develop strong interpersonal skills, project their voices, execute learned choreography, and gain a more extensive understanding of pattern recognition. This program encourages confidence, teamwork, and creative expression while deepening the understanding of Stepping's cultural significance and lasting impact on society. Upon completion, programs typically culminate in a final student showcase.  â€‹â€‹

Press

Featured Teaching Artist on PIX11 News

About 

Krystal Renée is an international performer, choreographer, and NYC Department of Education (DOE) vendor. She toured for 7 years with the Off-Broadway sensation STOMP! and has appeared in productions including Breakin’ NYC (Off-Broadway), Step Kids (Off-Off-Broadway), and Netflix’s Julie’s Greenroom, earning international press recognition along the way.

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Trained at prestigious institutions - including LaGuardia H.S., California Institute of the Arts, Florence University of the Arts, and SUNY Purchase (summa cum laude) - she specializes in physically rigorous, rhythmically intricate performance with a focus on Stepping and polyrhythmic movement.​

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Collaborations

​As a choreographer and educator, Renée collaborates with leading cultural organizations such as the Apollo Theater and 92NY, creating original Step choreography and teaching dancers across New York City. Her workshops integrate rhythm, movement, and cultural history to foster confidence, teamwork, and creative expression, and she is the author of the Step Study Guide, featured on the Apollo Theater’s official website.

THE RESIDENCY

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Title​​: STEP ON UP!​

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Grades: 2 - 12 (Recommended: 4 -12)

Sessions: 1 - 20 (Recommended: 10 - 20)​

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Students learn:​

Cultural History & Societal Impact of Stepping

• Fundamentals & Foundational Steps

Rhythm & Musical Timing

Choreography & Improvisation

Teamwork & Competitive Performance Skills

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NYC DOE Approved Vendor

Curriculum compliant with DOE Education Standards

Why Schools Choose Krystal

  • World-Class Performer & Educator

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  • DOE-Approved Vendor

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  • Prestigious Training (Summa Cum Laude)

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  • Expert in Step & Percussive Movement

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  • Multi-Modal Workshops (SEL, visual, auditory, and kinesthetic strategies are used for diverse learning styles)

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  • Culturally Enriching & Motivational

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  • Showcase Culmination

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WORK SAMPLES

Student Performance

Facilitated 'STOMP!' Experience

Student Performance

Student-Made Routine

PROGRAMS

ASSEMBLIES

RESIDENCIES

WORKSHOPS

Residency Packages

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WORKSHOPS

  • 1 Workshop — $450

  • 2 Workshops — $850

  • 3 Workshops / Mini Sharing — $1,300

  • Full Day (4–5 sessions) — $1,800

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RESIDENCIES

  • 10 Sessions - $5,000

  • 15 Sessions - $7,500

  • 20 Sessions - $10,000 

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ASSEMBLIES​

  • 1 Assembly — $1,800

  • 2 Assemblies (same day) — $3,200

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ADD-ONS

  • Extra Rehearsals/Team Coaching — $450

  • Documentation (Photos/Video) — $250

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