Director of Operations
Executive Director
Step Instructor
Step Instructor
Step Instructor
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Teens Step Up, Inc. is an after-school enrichment program that provides “Step” instruction to youth ages 12- 19. By incorporating culture, fitness and leadership, our program achieves its goal of improving self-esteem and building character.
Led by Mr. Charles, a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. A New Jersey native and former Step Master of Boyz Step Team, Mr. Charles led Dem Boyz to numerous Step Competition Championships, including the First Annual “Stomp the Yard” Super Stomp National Step Competition in 2006, which aired on ESPN 2. With its roots in African Dance, this increasingly popular art form is his connection to his past, a past rich with beauty, culture, and strength.
Meet the Board of Directors and our talented Instructors.
Director of Operations
Executive Director
Step Instructor
Step Instructor
Step Instructor
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
By utilizing the art form of “step”, we aim to make the connection of movement with progress that empowers youth to develop and identify stronger communication skills and social responsibility.
"Dear Teens Step Up, You ROCK! Please accept my heartfelt thank you for taking the time to come and share your gifts with our youth. Your participation in our Tree Trimming was an amazing blessing, and we are so thankful that you chose to spread your joy to our youth. "
Jim White
"I like how we were treated like adults and given freedom. It was also educational"
Yonique Reid
"I loved it. I would love to do this again. It gave me a lot of valuable information about college life"
TJ Smith
"Everything was a success! I appreciate everything that we did!"
Tiana Gatewood
"I was intrigued throughout the entire trip. I had a great time and I will definitely be at the next trip because teaching and telling us about our future and college is very valuable for us"
Shanell Pommells
"I enjoyed myself. What was the most valuable about the trip was that we all got a chance to connect with one another and learn about each other"
Sherman Wright
Mon – Sat: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm