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The exhibition showcased the skills learned and developed from trainingwith #1 Step Choreographer in the nation, Jessica Morales, who was featured onMTV's "True Life: I'm Stepping", as she became #1 Step Choreographer in thenation by winning the National Championship with her team in January 2007.
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The NJA3 Stepping Program was instituted in partnership with RemoProduction, as part of New Jersey After 3's broader Kid Fit Initiative --aimed at reducing childhood obesity and increasing children's physicalactivity levels. In addition to learning the art of stepping, it has alsohelped students to facilitate important character building components, such asself-esteem, discipline, conflict resolution and teamwork.
"NJ After 3's stepping program is quickly sweeping across New Jersey asTHE place to be during afterschool hours," stated Mark Valli, President & CEOof NJ After 3. "According to program staff, their NJ After 3 stepping programsare generating a real interest from the community and even contributing to anincrease in their attendance numbers. Stepping is a great fun way for studentsto build character, self-esteem, discipline, and as evident in theirperformances today -- teamwork. What's even more remarkable is that they aregoing home afterschool and sharing their moves to step up family fun time!"
SOURCE New Jersey After 3
