"Early Stages is one of New York City's many treasures. The work your organization performs helps to awaken and stimulate the creative and cultural juices of so many of New York City's urban youth."

- Doris, Parent, Manhattan Children's School

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Malinda Crump is a Missouri native and a graduate of Webster University where she received a BFA in dance and a BA in psychology.  Her love affair with performing arts began at a very young age and has continued through her career as a dancer and teaching artist.  She has been involved in arts education as a teaching artist in area schools including Little Red Schoolhouse and Rise Academy charter school in Newark. She continues to perform with Stefanie Nelson Dance Group and Treehouse Shakers.