Series: Virtual Programming

19 Days Celebrating Juneteenth With Step Afrika!

June 15, 2022 – July 5, 2022

Step Afrika! and the Arts Envoy program of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs are pleased to present a worldwide celebration, 19 Days Celebrating Juneteenth with Step Afrika!, a 4-part video series commemorating the national holiday, Juneteenth. Enjoy 19 Days Celebrating Juneteenth With Step Afrika! from June 15 - July 4.

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Step Afrika! Juneteenth Virtual Celebration

Virtual Programming

June 19, 2021 8:00 pm

Step Afrika! returns to the virtual theater with our Juneteenth celebration, commemorating June 19, 1865. Tune in to Juneteenth, premiering on Facebook and YouTube on Saturday June 19, 2021 at 8PM ET.

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Step Afrika! and Strathmore present Step Xplosion

Virtual Programming

April 21 7:00 pm

Step Afrika! and Strathmore present Step Xplosion, a virtual celebration of stepping on Wednesday April 21, 2021 at 7PM ET. Don’t miss the dynamic performances from Step Afrika! and special guests, Dem Raider Boyz and Black Root. Tune in on Facebook and YouTube until May 9 at 11:59PM ET.

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Step Afrika! Presents Four Women

Virtual Programming

March 28 – 31, 2021

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. This series is available on demand on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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Step Afrika! Joins Howard University Charter Day Celebration

Virtual Programming

March 6, 2021 7:00 pm

Step Afrika! joins the Howard University annual Charter Day Celebration on Saturday March 6 at 7PM/ET.

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Step Afrika! Presents: GO WEST an Excerpt from The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence

Virtual Programming

February 18, 2021 12:00 pm

"Go West", an excerpt from never before seen footage from Step Afrika!'s critically acclaimed work, The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence premiered on Thursday February 18, 2021.

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Step Afrika! Joins Presidential Inaugural Celebration

Virtual Programming

January 19, 2021 8:00 pm

Step Afrika! joins the Presidential Inaugural Celebration, We Are One virtual event on Tuesday January 19 at 8PM/ET.

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Step Afrika! Presents: NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE

January 15, 2021 1:00 pm

Step Afrika!'s soul stirring new work, No Justice, No Peace premiered on Friday January 15, 2021 at 1PM/ET.

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Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

Annual Performances

December 16, 2020

Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show is the most vibrant holiday celebration in town! This fun, family-friendly performance will have you stomping your feet and clapping your hands to energetic beats from Step Afrika! Why celebrate the holidays sitting still when you can step with Step Afrika!?

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#MaskItUp Video Premiere

Virtual Programming

November 24, 2020 12:00 pm

Check out this powerful, relevant message: #MASKITUP . #MaskItUp, filmed in Washington, DC, combines the African American art form of stepping and Go-Go, the official music of Washington, DC to amplify this critical public health message.

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Step Afrika! Virtual Premiere: Stono

Virtual Programming

September 9, 2020

Step Afrika! is excited to announce the virtual world premiere of Stono on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 – the 281st anniversary of the Stono Rebellion. This event premiered on Wednesday September 9, 2020 at 8pm/et on Facebook and YouTube.

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Summer Steps With Step Afrika! Culminating Performance

Virtual Programming

August 23, 2020 5:00 pm

The 2020 Summer Steps with Step Afrika! Culminating Performance (featuring the talented camp participants and Step Afrika! artists) premiered Sunday August 23, 2020 at 5PM/ET.

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Step Afrika! Juneteenth Virtual Celebration

Annual Performances

June 19, 2020 8:00 pm

Step Afrika! commemorated Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) and the true end of slavery with a new virtual program, “Step Afrika! Juneteenth Celebration” on Friday, June 19th at 8pm/et. This event premiered on Facebook and YouTube.

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