Steppin' Off to Unite Latinas

Past and Upcoming Performances 08/11/2006 "8th Annual LatinoStep Show" Columbia University New York, NY 01/12/2006 "Bringin' it Back Tour IV Show Night Club New York, NY 05/20/2006 "DancetacularII" High Road Beacon's P.S. 198 New York, NY 06/30/2005 The Brother's of Order of the Feathers' "Probate Show" P.S. 198 New York, NY 06/16/2005 High Road Beacon's "Dancetacular" P.S. 198 New York, NY 06/11/2005 OPBSI's "National Summer Conference" P.S. 198 New York, NY 01/22/2005 "Bringin' It Back Tour 3" Show Night Club New York, NY 07/24/2004 Annual Latinosstep Show Columbia University New York, NY 07/19/2003 Annual Latinosstep Show Lehman College Bronx, NY 01/17/2003 “Bringin’ it Back Tour 2” Isabella Geriatric Center New York, NY 03/01/2002 “Bringin’ it Back Tour” P.S. 198 New York, NY

Steppin' Off to Unite Latinas or S.O.U.L. is a youth mentee group organized by the National Step Team of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Members of NST serve as role models and mentor S.O.U.L participants through the art of Stepping. While learning to step, S.O.U.L. participants also practice confidence, team building, creativity, friendships, dedication, and responsibility. More importantly, they are exposed to NST members who are college graduates and are making a difference in their respective communities.

Realizing the need for growth and the importance of giving back to our community, the Soul Steppin’ Divas decided to replicate their success of the art of stepping into a teaching platform for our younger generation. Under the leadership of Jessica Morales, Jennifer Carbone and Stephanie Talbott, all Alpha Chapter Alumnae, they worked together to launch their vision of a junior step team. After several inquiries, interested young ladies, and informational meetings held in New York City, the team was finally created with about 13 members. In 2002, our program became an affiliate of the National Step Team of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

With the solidification of two Soul Coordinators and an actual team, our members were ready to represent our mission through the art of stepping. Since then, the program has flourished as one of the most respected and admired junior step programs in New York City.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBER

Since 2003, the S.O.U.L. program has been able to draw young ladies through the program's initiatives and life learning benefits. If someone is interested in joining S.O.U.L., she must contact the co-coordinators Jessica Toro and Jessica Morales via email to SOUL@OmegaPhiBeta.org. A member must be within the ages of 13 and 18, attending school, and intend to further her education (apply to high school/college). In addition, an annual informational meeting is held each summer for interested steppers and parents/guardians to get a better understanding of our program.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

You can be a part of the S.O.U.L. Program and help touch the lives of young women who need your compassion and commitment. Financial support is necessary to keep the program alive and growing. Here's what your donation can do:

$100 will provide the cost of snacks and drinks during our practices for 1/4 year.
$200 will provide the cost of snacks and drinks during our practices for 1/2 year.
$500 will provide the uniform worn during practices for the entire team.
$800 will provide the uniform worn during a routine for the entire team.
$1,000 provide the total cost of travel to a trip on theEducational Tour

Note: All of your proceeds will go towards the S.O.U.L. Program, a non-profit entity of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and is 100% tax-deductible.