Are you ready to step around the world? Step Afrika! will be holding Company Auditions for the 2026–2027 season on May 16–17, 2026, in Silver Spring, MD. 📆✏️
Accomplished performers in Stepping, Tap, West African, Modern, and/or Hip-Hop, as well as those with strengths in acting, drumming, DJing, and singing, are encouraged to apply.
🔗 Learn more at stepafrika.org/opportunities. #StepAfrika
Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation.
To purchase tickets for this season's tour, visit stepafrika.org/events or click the link in our bio. #StepAfrika
U-N-I-T-Y 📢
After rehearsing at their schools across @mcps_md and @hocoschools , nearly 120 students in our Step Up to College program came together for Unity Day.
Led by @stepafrika , the day's workshops explored how rhythm, movement, and stepping can bring people together across communities.💖
#StepUpToCollege #StepAfrika #ArtsEducation #BloomAccessInitiative #DMVArts #Stepping
“Step Afrika! has leveraged this art form for three decades to educate, inspire, and entertain audiences globally.” - Melissa Noel, ESSENCE (@essence )
Don't miss the final performances of Step Afrika!'s 2025-2026 season!
🎟️: stepafrika.org/events
📸: Gil Feliciano, The Hemmens Cultural Center (@thehemmens_elgin )
"Our child started off the week nervous and unsure, but by the time Saturday came, she was glowing with pride and confidence. Thank you for providing her with such a fun and supportive environment. She can’t wait to go back next year!" - Summer Steps Parent
Recognized as one of DC's “Best Summer Camps” by Washington City Paper (@washingtoncitypaper ) three years in a row, Summer Steps with Step Afrika! will return to Arena Stage (@arenastage ) August 3 - 8, 2026. 🗓️
Seize the opportunity for your child to dive into the world of stepping at stepafrika.org/summersteps or through the link in our bio. #StepAfrika
📸: Jati Lindsay (@jatiphoto )
🚨 FULL-TIME DANCER OPPORTUNITY: Step Afrika! will be holding Company Auditions for the 2026–2027 season on May 16–17, 2026, in Silver Spring, MD. 📆✏️
Accomplished performers in Stepping, Tap, West African, Modern, and/or Hip-Hop, as well as those with strengths in acting, drumming, DJing, and singing, are encouraged to apply.
Step Afrika! offers competitive salaries, health benefits, paid vacation, and extensive national and international touring. You can learn more and apply today at 🔗 stepafrika.org/opportunities or through the link in our bio.
🎥 Karl McIntyre, Kupferberg Center for the Arts at Queens College (@kupferbergcenter )
“It’s not just us on stage: you are a part of the experience. There is an energy that transcends the entire space as we take that stage and turn it into a drum." – Artistic Director Mfoniso Akpan (@kokoma22 )
Don't miss your opportunity to experience 'The Evolution Tour' this spring!
APR 10: New Bedford, MA (@zeiterion )
APR 11: New Haven, CT (@shubertnewhaven )
🎟️: stepafrika.org/events
📸: Jati Lindsay (@jatiphoto )
For 20 years, Mfoniso Akpan has been an integral part of Step Afrika!, guiding dancers, preserving the legacy of stepping, and inspiring audiences with her artistry and leadership. As Artistic Director, she fully embodies the discipline, vision, and mentorship that define our Company.
“Mfon ensures that every dancer understands the legacy of Step Afrika!, honors the discipline that built it, and contributes meaningfully to its future.” — C. Brian Williams, Founder & Executive Producer (@safounder )
Today, on International Women's Day, join us in honoring Mfon (@kokoma22 ) not just for her two decades of leadership, but for the countless ways she uplifts artists and strengthens the art form of stepping. #StepAfrika
"The Evolution Tour is extraordinary! One of the best dance shows I’ve ever seen. These performers are Olympian-level athletes." - Audience Member
Don't miss Step Afrika!'s must-see production featuring bold new works alongside performances shaped and refined through long-standing collaboration with South Africa:
MAR 5: San Antonio, TX (@tobincentersa )
MAR 13: Flint, MI (@flintinstituteofmusic )
MAR 15: Carmel, IN (@CPApresents )
🎟️: stepafrika.org/events
📸: Jati Lindsay (@jatiphoto )
This Black History Month, Step Afrika! 101 brought the power, precision, and pride of stepping to campuses nationwide. 📣 #StepAfrika
This dynamic, educational introduction to stepping fuses the steps and strolls created by Black Greek-letter organizations with today’s popular music. These performances blend explosive footwork, vibrant choreography, and contemporary African movement. More than a show, 'Step Afrika! 101' connects students to the history, tradition, and future of the art form.
Thank you for celebrating Black History Month with Step Afrika!. To explore the Company's full history, visit timeline.stepafrika.org. 🔗
📸: Photos Courtesy of the Curators of the University of Missouri (@mizzou ) and Tracy Ford at Indiana State University (@indianastateuniversity )
Step Afrika!'s final Black History Month performances are here! 📣
Pushing the boundaries of stepping and exploring its nearly limitless artistic possibilities, the Company's must-see production 'The Evolution Tour' features bold new works alongside performances shaped and refined through long-standing collaboration with South Africa.
Don't miss the evolution of stepping like you have never seen it before:
FEB 24: Mason City, IA (@niacc_trojans )
FEB 27: Greeley, CO (@ucstarsgreeley )
🎟️: stepafrika.org/events
📸: Jati Lindsay (@jatiphoto )
