Celebrate National Arts in Education Week with Step Afrika!
This week, Step Afrika is celebrating what happens when young people step into the arts.
- In classrooms, at summer camp, and in theaters across the country, stepping brings students together, gets them moving, and gives them a chance to discover something new.
- Step Afrika!’s award-winning Arts Education programs serve students from PreK through 12th grade through high-energy performances, interactive workshops, and immersive residencies. Rooted in the values of teamwork, commitment, discipline, and academic achievement, each program builds confidence, fosters cultural understanding, and empowers students through the transformative power of stepping.
- Want to bring some stepping into your school day? Our teaching artists and performers work with schools throughout the greater Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia region to bring students an experience they can see, hear, and feel.
Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 60 countries across the globe and ranking as one of the top 10 African American Dance Companies in the US.
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