Join us June 2, 2026, at the iconic Howard Theatre for Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2026

On Tuesday, June 2, the iconic Howard Theatre will come alive with performances by Step Afrika!’s extraordinary artists, music from a dynamic DJ, and a vibrant gathering of supporters, leaders, and friends of the Company.

This year’s Gala supports Step Afrika!’s newest theatrical production, ‘The Fruits of Our Labor’, and the Company’s year-round arts education programs across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Expect an electric night of performance, celebration, and community—all in support of the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping.

LOCATION: Howard Theatre

SCHEDULE: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

6:00 pm: Cocktail Reception
7:00 pm: Seated Dinner & Performance Program
9:00 pm: Dessert & Dancing

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening celebrating culture, community, and the rhythm of stepping.

 

A LOOK INTO THE VIP GALA AT HOWARD THEATRE:

 

VIP Gala 2026 Sponsorship Levels 

Executive Producer, $25,000.00

The Executive Producer sponsorship package includes 20 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2026, 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, $10,000.00

The Producer sponsorship package includes 10 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2026, 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, $5,000.00

The Director sponsorship package includes 6 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2026, 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, $3,000.00

The Headliner sponsorship package includes 4 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2026, 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, $1,000.00

The Performer sponsorship package includes 2 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2026 and a special mention in the VIP Gala program. 

Patron, $500.00

1 ticket to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2026 (max 2 per person) 

VIP Gala 2026 Sponsors 

Executive Producer

Bank of America
Ann Belkov
Reg Brown & Tiffeny Sanchez

Producer

International Association of Blacks in Dance
Pepco

Director

Angel Brunner
Maia Hunt Estes
C. Brian Williams

Headliner

Dyonicia “Dy” Brown
Christopher Montgomery
Troy Patterson
Natasha Watkins

Performer

Lamont Akins