February 14 – 16

The Step Afrika! Step Classic is a three-day celebration of stepping in the heart of our nation’s capital! Inspired by the legacy of HBCU Classics, this inaugural weekend highlights the powerful artform of stepping, bringing together community, culture, and celebration in a way only Step Afrika! can. With step teams from across the country, the Classic centers stepping’s origins within the Divine Nine and its evolution into a unifying tradition that bridges generations and honors African American heritage.

Welcome Reception, Friday, February 14th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This private welcome event will celebrate the arrival of step teams from across the country, with remarks from leadership, light fare, and refreshments.

Step Afrika! Community Day, Saturday, February 15th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
National Building Museum, 401 F St, NW, Washington, DC 20001
earn how to step with Step Afrika!, meet and step with the best step teams in the country, and witness the Company make history with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for the “largest stepping dance”! Take a FREE, all-ages community workshop, enjoy our live DJ, and take in special performances. Don’t miss this full day of fun at one of DC’s most incredible museums!

Step Afrika! Step Show, Sunday, February 16th, 6:00 pm
Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
The Grand Finale of the Step Afrika! Step Classic! Experience the energy of stepping like never before as Step Afrika! brings together the country’s best step teams at the Warner Theatre in downtown Washington, DC. Get your tickets today!

 

Thank you to our Promotional Partner, Destination DC, and our Media Sponsor, Watch the Yard