Step Afrika! is a professional step company that was founded over 30 years ago, starting as an exchange program with the Soweto Dance Theatre of Johannesburg. The company blends the percussive dance style with traditional African dances and contemporary dance forms, as well as incorporating music, storytelling and humor. Audience participation is an important part of Step Afrika! performances; watchers are invited to stomp, cheer and participate in call-and-responses. Under founder C. Brian William’s leadership, Step Afrika! has toured more than 60 countries and been ranked among the top 10 African American dance companies. Among its other accomplishments are headlining President Barack Obama’s Black History Month reception, performing at the first ever Juneteenth Celebration at the White House and featuring in the world’s first interactive stepping exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture.
WHO: Step Afrika!
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hodgson Concert Hall
HOW MUCH: $10 (w/ UGA ID), $30–79
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