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About JustStep

A nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Indian classical dance

Meet the Board

Nithika Yechuri

Nithika Yechuri

Founder

Mounica Sonikar

Mounica Sonikar

Director

Kiran K Sanjay

Kiran K Sanjay

Director

Our Story

Founded in 2020, JustStep Inc. is a Washington-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation, education, and advancement of Indian classical dance forms, with a special emphasis on Kuchipudi. Rooted in tradition yet responsive to contemporary communities, JustStep Inc. works to make classical dance accessible, meaningful, and relevant for today's learners.

We emphasize rigorous technique, cultural literacy, and expressive storytelling, ensuring that students gain not only performance skills but also a deep understanding of the art form's historical, spiritual, and aesthetic foundations.

Through structured training programs, workshops, and performance opportunities, JustStep Inc. serves students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Our initiatives encourage confidence, discipline, and creative expression, while also strengthening cultural connection and community engagement. By bridging traditional knowledge with thoughtful mentorship and public outreach, JustStep Inc. seeks to cultivate the next generation of artists and audiences, ensuring the continued vitality of Kuchipudi for years to come.

Vision

Accessibility

Accessibility

Create scholarships and accessibility programs to reduce financial barriers to participation

Partnerships

Partnerships

Build partnerships with schools, local service groups, and cultural organizations to extend our impact

Support

Support

Provide resources, services, and assistance to individuals and families facing hardship

Outreach

Outreach

Expand arts education and cultural enrichment programs for diverse communities

Preserving Heritage, Inspiring Communities

JUSTstep dancers performing outdoors

Support Our Mission

All donations to our organization are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We are committed to transparency and accountability in all our operations, ensuring that every contribution directly supports our mission of preserving and promoting Indian classical dance.

Tax ID Number: 83-2272271

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