Chen Dance Center presents “newsteps,” its semi-annual emerging choreographer’s series which, since 1994, has supported and presented hundreds of young dancers and choreographers. Chosen through an open audition, the December choreographers are Alice Halter, Caitlin Javech, Susanne McHugh, Jessica Alexander & Madison Doyle, Catherine Eng, and Amanda Spilinga. Each receives a stipend, free rehearsal space, and three public performances at the Chen Dance Center.