Dance/NYC is proud to announce the promotion of Monica Steffey (she/they) to Director of Programming & Operations. Steffey previously served as the organization’s Operations Manager, where they played a central role in strengthening internal systems, supporting organizational workflows, and advancing cross-team coordination during a period of significant growth and transition.

Monica Steffey is a Brooklyn-based leader and community organizer working at the intersection of creative practice and people-centered systems. Over the past decade, Monica has developed and led artist-driven initiatives across the U.S. and internationally, grounded in embodiment, equity, and collective sustainability. In 2020, they founded Wet Hairy Women, an art activist collective exploring bodily autonomy, gender, and choice through dance and art-making. Through projects such as No Shave Wovember, Monica has worked with more than 200 women and allies and produced over a dozen original works, including UNTAMED, an evening-length immersive dance theater production.