Accomplishments & Media Highlights

2011 - Art of Stepping partners up with Nickelodeon’s 8th annual Worldwide Day of Play (WWDOP) in Washington, D.C. - On Saturday, Sept. 24, Nickelodeon will bring for the first time its flagship Worldwide Day of Play (WWDOP) event to the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., for the biggest celebration of active play in the eight-year history of the initiative. Fifty partner organizations, "Let's Move" and the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition will join with Nickelodeon to host an entire day of physical activities and games for kids and their families to encourage active and healthy lifestyles.  Additionally, as it has for the past seven years to commemorate WWDOP, Nickelodeon's networks and websites will go dark from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (all times ET/PT) as a signal to kids and families to get up and get active. In D.C., activities will begin at 10 a.m.

2011 - Bronxnet Television - OPEN - Jessica 'REMO' Saul was present with the Harlem Seals organization which has partnered up with the Art of Stepping to bring our prgram into the Bronx community.

2011 - Telemundo - Acceso Total - Jessica 'REMO' Saul was present with the Art of Stepping Chapter - New Jersey Junior Team promoting the importance of after school in our communities especially the Art of Stepping Program.

2011 - National After School Association Convention - Lead Workshop Presenter - The National AfterSchool Association’s 23rd annual national convention will bring afterschool professionals together for 3 days of the most comprehensive professional development opportunities available for afterschool professionals anywhere in the United States. This year, the site is the magnificent and spacious Gaylord Palms Convention Center in sunny Orlando, Florida.

2011 - NIKE & DYCD - STEP IT UP Dance Competition - Judge and Dance Coach - The Department of Youth and Community Development and Nike have partnered to bring  to life the Step it Up dance/step campaign.   A city-wide initiative that uses sport-arts as catalysts for social change, the campaign will elevate and mobilize young people through the art of dance/step all while empowering teams to engage their communities around causes like education, anti-violence, homeless prevention, inequality, health, HIV/AIDS and the environment.

2010 - Recipient of President Obama's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition - Community Leadership Award.
The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) is a committee of up to 25 volunteer citizens who advise the President of the United States, Barack Obama, through the Secretary of Health and Human Services about opportunities to develop accessible, affordable and sustainable physical activity, fitness, sports and nutrition programs for all Americans regardless of age, background or ability. The President’s Council (2010‐2012) is led by two Co‐Chairs: New Orleans Saints Quarterback and Super Bowl XLIV MVP Drew Brees and three‐time Olympic Gymnast Dominique Dawes. Shellie Pfohl, M.S. is the Executive Director of PCFSN. The award is given out annually to no more than fifty (50) individuals who improve the lives of individuals within his/her community by providing or enhancing opportunities to engage in sports, physical activities, fitness, or nutrition-related programs. For more information visit: Latest News

2010 - FOX NEWS LATINO: Stepping, Stomping and Strolling Their Stuff- By Bryan Llenas...
No single person has had a bigger impact in popularizing Latino stepping than Saul. Known as “Remo,” she is the creator of the how-to program “The Art of Steppin’,” which brings together Latino fraternity and sorority members from all over the country, encouraging them to learn techniques, choreography, and discipline from one another for the purpose of progressing the art-form. Full Article - Click here.

2010 – REMO become Founder of the Art of Steppin’ - Dedicated to Promoting, Educating and Enhancing the Art of Stepping™

2010 – American Latino TV and LatiNation
Interview with Remo on After School Program Episode 610R – Take a ride on the wild side with BMX pro Ricardo Laguna; Discover a fresh face in the entertainment business, actress and singer T Lopez; Check out the young choreographer making moves with her after school program the Art of Steppin’; This week in the Vault, Latin-Grammy winner Miguel Bose’s album Papito; and listen to the magnetic sounds of solo songstress, Ceci Bastida. Behind the scene and Interview video see below:

2010 – Art of Steppin’ (Art of Stepping) Manual©
Manual was registered on March 26, 2009 with registration # TX 7-097-180. Our uniquely copyrighted curriculum based after-school stepping program has been implemented in various after-school partnerships and focuses on: Techniques 101 (Sounds vs. Counts) , Basic Body Formations to Steppin’ Survival Kit. We elaborate and explain various positioning and teachings from the hearing impaired to the visually impaired. Furthermore, we have created a Mathematical Learning Process to ensuring that Beats are created with exact Precision.

2010 – Art of Steppin’ - Dedicated to Promoting, Educating and Enhancing the Art of Stepping™
Officially trademark the Art of Steppin’ Dedicated to Promoting, Education and Enhancing the Art of Stepping. Serial Number: 77819331

2010 – EXCLUSIVE BLOG by Jessica “REMO’ Saul: The Art of Stepping
When you think about Stepping, you typically think about African American Fraternal Organizations who have been performing for over 100 years. You may also think about the yard shows in the southern states or even just recently the movie “Stomp the Yard."What you may not know about stepping is that it is an art form of expression that evolves with everyone who encounters it. It is not owned by a race or a culture, it is a freedom of expression that has a story. It is the combination of beats as they are defined on your body, utilized as the tool, with sounds of your vocals as you chant your words of expression. Of course, it has its origins like every art form out there, but its beauty is the evolution to where we stand today. For more information click here.

2009 – Launched the R.A.S.
The R.A.S, REMO Arts Scholarship, first established in 2009 by Remo Production, Inc., was named in honor of Remo Production Founder, Jessica ‘Remo’ Morales, for her continuous pursuit of excellence in the Art of Stepping. Annually, the Scholarship is awarded to one (1) individual and/or organization who has improved the lives of individuals within his/her community by promoting, educating, and enhancing the Art of Stepping. [“Community” may refer to a State, Organization, Sports League or Team, Business, City, or Community-Based Group.] For more information visit: http://www.artofstepping.org/scholarship.html

2009 – 3rd New Jersey State After School Step Exhibition – Northern Exhibition
New Jersey After 3, a statewide network of afterschool programs dedicated to expanding afterschool opportunities for New Jersey’s kids, hosted their 3rd Annual Regional Step Exhibitions recently: Southern Regional Exhibition (5/16) at Trenton Catholic Academy in Trenton, NJ and Northern Regional Exhibition (6/6)at Caldwell College in Caldwell, NJ. The exhibition showcased the skills learned and developed from training with President of Remo Productions, Jessica Morales who was featured on MTV’s “True Life: I’m Stepping”, as she won the National Championship with her team in January 2007. Click Here

2009 – 3rd New Jersey State After School Step Exhibition – Southern Exhibition

2007 - MTV True Life – I’m Stepping Episode
Highlighting Remo’s Success in stepping: It's loud and it can bring the house down, we're talking about stepping, a raucous mix of African tribal, dance, tap, cheerleading, and gymnastics. It was once a predominantly African American fraternity and sorority past time, but is now crossing cultural boundaries nationwide. On this episode of true life we meet three step teams from all over the U.S trying to prove their number one by competing for the top prize at Step Correct, a national step championship. Jessica aka REMO, the step mistress of the Soul Stepping Divas of Omega Phi Beta from New York City, is on a mission to show that her all Latina team is as good as the best African American squad. She's pushing the divas to be the first team of its kind to compete for a national championship, but the stress is causing her to break down physically and emotionally. To get to the finals in New York, Jessica's team must first compete in a preliminary round in New Jersey. After cleaning up in the qualifying rounds, the Divas head to Queens for Step Correct. Dressed as pirates to symbolize they are taking over the step community, the girls start their performance out with a bang, but run into trouble after some technical difficulties. They quickly regain focus and nail their finish, winning first place in the competition. They make history as the first Latina step squad to compete and take home a first place trophy from a predominately African Americana step competition. Click to view full episode

2007 - MTV Tr3’s
Special on Artistic Expression: Choreographed and performed for the special launch of the MTV Tr3’s network.

2007 – MTV Tr3’s
Live Performance with Sony BMG Artist “Chelo” Choreographed and performed live at MTV Mi TRL for Sony BMG Artist Chelo for his new single

2007 – Inducted into the Latino Step Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Latino Step Hall of Fame as the 1st stepper ever. In constant pursuit of evolving the game, Greekster.tv Founders developed the 'Step Hall of Fame,' launched in Fall '06. This is a place where we honor the legendary steppers and strollers both past and present, those individuals that have lead their teams to battle and consistently performed well.

2007 – 1st New Jersey State After School Step Exhibition
Youth from New Jersey After 3's (NJA3) programs across the state stepped up at Seton Hall University for the first Annual Step Exhibition. The students spent three months practicing with Step Choreographer Jessica Morales (also known as Remo), recently featured on MTV's "True Life: I'm Stepping." Morales is considered one of the nation's top step choreographers, after winning the national step championship in January. The step program is one part of NJA3's Fit Kids Initiative, aimed at reducing childhood obesity and encouraging physical activity. Click here.

2006 – MTV TRL – Live on TRL w/Beyonce
Remo along with the Soul Steppin’ Divas performed live on TRL for Beyonce Knowles, who was be releasing her album on September 5th B-Day. Performance was to Beyonce’s new single and was live on MTV Overdrive.

2006 – StepCorrect National Step Championship
1st Place Qualifier – Rutgers New Brunswick Choreographer and performed with team at an all African American Competition and won 1st place at the qualifiers. Team had to perform at another qualifier because there was controversy on the 1st qualifier at SUNY Oswego

2006 – StepCorrect National Step Championship
1st Place Qualifier – SUNY Oswego Choreographer and performed with team at an all African American Competition and won 1st place at the qualifiers.

2006 – Infinite Greek Magazine Featured Special
Special Feature on Remo’s pursuit on the Art of Stepping

2006 – Bring It Back Tour
Choreographed and produced for the New York City Tour highlighting the Art of Steppin.

2005 - NIKE 3X3 Recess Event
Choreographed and Performed for the half time show

2005 – 7th Latinosstep National Step Competition
3peat Championship: 1st Place Choreographed and organized team to win 1st place competition and setting record for a 3peat championship

2004 – 6th Latinosstep National Step Competition
2peat Championship: 1st Place Choreographed and organized team to win 1st place competition and setting record for a 2 peat championship

2003 – 5th Latinosstep National Step Competition
Choreographed and organized team to win 1st place competition

2003 – Founder of the S.O.U.L. Program (Steppin’ Off to Unite Latinas)
Steppin' Off to Unite Latinas or S.O.U.L. is a youth mentee group organized by the National Step/Stroll Team of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. 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.

2002 – Founder of the DIVA Program
In the Fall of 2002, under the direction of Jessica ‘Remo’ Morales, the DIVA Card Program was first founded as a fundraiser for the National Step Team-S.O.U.L Division (Steppin’ Off To Unite Latinas). Sisters were able to purchase this card membership for $8.00 a year and get discounted prizes on NST para and events.

2002 – 4th Latinosstep National Step Exhibition
Choreographed and organized team exhibit at the annual step exhibition

2002 – Founder of the Bringin’ It Back Tour
Founded by Remo under National Step Team of Omega Phi Beta, it was created as a way for the division to perform throughout the country representing Omega Phi Beta through artistic expression

2001 – 3th Latinosstep National Step Exhibition
Choreographed and organized team exhibit at the annual step exhibition

2000 – 2nd Latinosstep National Step Exhibition
Choreographed and organized team exhibit at the annual step exhibition

1999 – 1st Latinosstep National Step Exhibition
Choreographed and organized team exhibit at the annual step exhibition

1999 – Founder of the Soul Steppin Divas (National Step Team of Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.)