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Stairway For Ballet
At a Glance
One Step At A Time
At Stairway For Ballet, we believe that values matter most when they are put into action.
Founded in 2020 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Stairway For Ballet was created in response to the need for meaningful, structural change within the ballet world. Recognizing that inclusion requires more than acknowledgment, we focus on concrete initiatives that expand access, representation, and opportunity. Our work includes the Step Program, as well as educational and advocacy efforts through podcasts, petitions, videos, and blogs.
Activities
One Step At A Time
In addition to the Step Program, Stairway For Ballet continues to develop initiatives to increase access, diversity, and equity in the ballet world. Our work extends across education, advocacy, and storytelling through podcasts, petitions, videos, and blogs.
We remain committed to continual improvement and welcome feedback, collaboration, and support from our community.
Podcasts
Listen.
Stairway For Ballet has produced a podcast series exploring issues of diversity, equity, and representation within the ballet world. Through interviews and firsthand accounts from dancers, the series highlights lived experiences and broader structural challenges, while encouraging reflection on how the ballet community can move toward greater inclusion.
Episodes are available on Spotify, as well as RadioPublic, Breaker, and Overcast.
Petitions
Sign.
Stairway For Ballet has supported advocacy efforts through petitions to increase diversity and inclusion in the ballet industry. These initiatives have included calls for greater representation in dancewear and equipment—such as encouraging pointe shoe companies to offer products across a broader range of skin tones, and for more inclusive tights and apparel.
Our petitions are hosted on MoveOn.org and are designed to be easily accessible. Community members are encouraged to participate and share these efforts to help advance meaningful change.
Videos
Watch.
Stairway For Ballet has developed a collection of instructional videos designed to support dancers’ strength, stamina, and flexibility. These short-form resources, available on YouTube, focus on targeted exercises for specific areas of the body, allowing dancers to engage with material that meets their individual training needs.
Viewers are welcome to explore and follow our channel to stay connected with new educational resources.
The Step Program
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