Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025, at Howard Theatre

For over 30 years, Step Afrika! has harnessed the tradition of stepping as a tool for cultural awareness, youth engagement, and audience-centric entertainment in the United States and abroad. Sponsorship of our Gala will support Step Afrika!’s award-winning arts education and community programs in Washington, DC!Get ready for an electrifying evening featuring an incredible DJ, special awards, and dynamic performances by our multi-talented full-time performers.

VIP GALA 2025 PROGRAM:

6:00 – 7:00 PM: Reception
7:00 – 9:00 PM: Seated Dinner and Performances
9:00 – 10:00 PM: Dance Party

 

Summary of Sponsorship and Ticket Opportunities

Executive Producer: $25,000

The Executive Producer sponsorship package includes 20 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2025, 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

The Producer sponsorship package includes 10 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2025, 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

The Director sponsorship package includes 6 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2025, 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

The Headliner sponsorship package includes 4 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2025, 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

The Performer sponsorship package includes 2 tickets to Step Afrika!’s VIP Gala 2025 and a special mention in the VIP Gala program.

Patron: $350 – ticket only, max 2 per person

Executive Producer

Ann Belkov
Reginald J. Brown & Tiffeny Sanchez
CoStar
DCHFA

Producer

Bank of America, John W. Hill, Pepco, and Washington Gas

Director

English Hudson Consulting, Maia Hunt Estes, The Menkiti Group & Keller Williams Properties, and C. Brian Williams

Headliner

Dyonicia “Dy” Brown, Jeffery Kennerly & Erica Green, Christopher Montgomery, Oracle, Troy Patterson, Kym Taylor, Melanie Trottman, and Natasha Watkins

Performer

David & Monique Canada, Tiane & Kyle Doman, Janel Merritt, Latrena Owens, Glenn Singleton, and Conrad Woody

Patron

Ashley Adams, BJ Berliner, Catherine Hogan, Maria Kane, and Jeffery Tribble

Donor

Boeing

SPONSORS AS OF APRIL 17, 2025