Annual Gala
Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025, at Howard Theatre
For over 30 years, Step Afrika! has harnessed the tradition of stepping as a tool for cultural awareness, youth engagement, and audience-centric entertainment in the United States and abroad. Sponsorship of our Gala will support Step Afrika!’s award-winning arts education and community programs in Washington, DC!
Get ready for an electrifying evening featuring an incredible DJ, special awards, and dynamic performances by our multi-talented full-time performers.
VIP GALA 2025 PROGRAM:
6:00 – 7:00 PM: Reception
7:00 – 9:00 PM: Seated Dinner and Performances
9:00 – 10:00 PM: Dance Party
Summary of Sponsorship and Ticket Opportunities
Executive Producer: $25,000
The Executive Producer sponsorship package includes 20 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2025, 8 tickets to the opening night of Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show at Arena Stage, a commemorative 2-page ad in the VIP Gala program, and recognition on all the Gala’s event signage, projections, promotional materials, and invitations.
Producer: $10,000
The Producer sponsorship package includes 10 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2025, 6 tickets to the opening night of Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show at Arena Stage, a commemorative 1-page ad in the VIP Gala program, and recognition on all the Gala’s event signage, projections, promotional materials, and invitations.
Director: $5,000
The Director sponsorship package includes 6 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2025, 4 tickets to the opening night of Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show at Arena Stage, a commemorative half-page ad in the VIP Gala program, and recognition on all the Gala’s event signage, projections, promotional materials, and invitations.
Headliner: $3,000
The Headliner sponsorship package includes 4 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2025, 2 tickets to the opening night of Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show at Arena Stage, special mention in the VIP Gala program, and recognition on all the Gala’s event signage, projections, promotional materials, and invitations.
Performer: $1,000
The Performer sponsorship package includes 2 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2025 and a special mention in the VIP Gala program.
Patron: $350 – ticket only, max 2 per person
Executive Producer
Ann Belkov
Reginald J. Brown & Tiffeny Sanchez
DCHFA
Producer
Bank of America, John W. Hill, Pepco, and Washington Gas
Director
Boeing, English Hudson Consulting, and C. Brian Williams
Headliner
Dyonicia “Dy” Brown, Jeffery Kennerly & Erica Green, Christopher Montgomery, Troy Patterson, Kym Taylor, and Natasha Watkins
Performer
David Canada, Tiane Doman, Glenn Singleton, Janel Merritt, and Conrad Woody
Patron
Ashley Adams
SPONSORS AS OF MARCH 24, 2025
