March 28 – 31, 2021
Four Women is inspired by Women everywhere.
Featuring the Women of Step Afrika!
In honor of Women’s History Month Step Afrika! Presents FOUR WOMEN. A groundbreaking four part short film series that brings the beauty and power of women center stage. The Women of Step Afrika! showcase their love for the art form of stepping and other movement practices to embody the spirit of Women’s History Month — a celebration of Women everywhere.
Four Women features the Women of Step Afrika!, Emerald Holman, Misha Michel, Ronnique Murray and Valencia Springer
Conceived by: Conrad Kelly
Directed by: Ajah Smith
Beginning on Sunday March 28, 2021, one video will premiere each day, until Wednesday March 31, 2021 on Step Afrika!’s Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Chapter 1 is a duet that features Ronnique Murray and Emerald Holman, both graduates of Virginia Commonwealth University’s dance program. This duet brings together the tradition of stepping with distinct contemporary movement. Chapter 1 premieres on Sunday March 28 at 1PM/ET.
Chapter 1. Credits.
Artists: Emerald Holman, Ronnique Murray
Choreographer: Conrad Kelly
Director: Ajah Smith
Wardrobe: Conrad Kelly
Chapter 2 is a contemporary step work informed by the styles and traditions first developed in African American sororities. Chapter features Emerald Holman, Misha Michel, Ronnique Murray and Valencia Springer. Chapter 2 premieres on Monday March 29 at 1PM/ET.
Chapter 2. Credits.
Artists: Emerald Holman, Misha Michel, Ronnique Murray and Valencia Springer Choreographer: Conrad Kelly
Director: Ajah Smith
Wardrobe: Conrad Kelly
Chapter 3 features traditional West African movement practices including Lamban, Sunu, and Sintean. Chapter features Emerald Holman, Misha Michel, Ronnique Murray and Valencia Springer. Chapter 3 premieres on Tuesday March 30 at 1PM/ET.
Chapter 3. Credits.
Artists: Valencia Springer
Women Drumming: Misha Michel (Lead Drummer),
Ronnique Murray and Emerald Holman
Choreographer: Valencia Springer
Director: Ajah Smith
Wardrobe: Conrad Kelly
Chapter 4. The Finale. Chapter 4 premieres on Wednesday March 31 at 1PM/ET.
Chapter 4. Credits.
Artists: Emerald Holman, Conrad Kelly, Misha Michel, Ronnique Murray and Valencia Springer
Choreographer: Emerald Holman, Conrad Kelly, Misha Michel,
Ronnique Murray and Valencia Springer
Music Mixed by: Terrance Bason aka Dj TB
Director: Ajah Smith
Wardrobe: Conrad Kelly