Step Afrika!
Presented in collaboration with the Presidio Theatre
DANCELEBRATION
Friday, May 28, 2027 7:30pm
Presidio TheatreVenue Information
$85/$70/$55
As DANCELEBRATION performances are special to our season, they cannot be bundled into or added to a subscription package and no discounts are available. All ticket sales will be handled by the Presidio Theatre box office.
About This Performance
Step Afrika! celebrates more than 30 years of critically acclaimed percussive performance with this groundbreaking program featuring new works alongside a performance shaped and refined through a long-standing collaboration in South Africa.
Step Afrika! is considered the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping, and continues to expand its boundaries. Their thrilling performances blend percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a compelling artistic experience, integrating songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation.
Artist Information
Performer Biography
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 60 countries across the globe and ranking as one of the top 10 African American Dance Companies in the US.
Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.
Step Afrika! promotes stepping as an educational tool for young people, focusing on teamwork, academic achievement, and cross-cultural understanding. The Company reaches tens of thousands of Americans each year through a 50-city tour of colleges and theaters and performs globally as Washington, DC’s one and only Cultural Ambassador.