VIP GALA 2023

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!

Step Afrika! harnesses the tradition of stepping as a tool for cultural awareness, youth engagement, and audience-centric entertainment in the United States and abroad. Our annual gala supports Step Afrika!’s award-winning arts education programming in the District of Columbia. The generous support of our sponsors and donors has ensured that we maintain a healthy and inspiring presence in local schools where the need is greatest.


STEP AFRIKA!’S VIP GALA 2023 WAS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:

Executive Producer

Producer
Amazon
Ann Belkov and Jerry Lewis
John W. Hill
Troy L. Patterson
Pepco
The Steward Family Foundation
Walmart
Washington Gas
Conrad Woody and Monica Davis

Director
Ran Borgersen
CareFirst
The Menkiti Group | Keller Williams Capital Properties
Sodexo
Values Partnership Corporation
Verizon
C. Brian Williams

Headliner
DC Water
Dy Brown
English Hudson Consulting
Christopher Montgomery
Steve & Kym Taylor
Connie and Patricia Williams

Performer
Anonymous
Lamont Akins
Brady Birdsong and Damond Campbell
David & Monique Canada
Coca Cola
Jacqueline Francis, MD
IMG Artists
Jeffery D. Kennerly & Erica A. Green-Kennerly
Tyra A. Mariani
Paul Merrick & Victor Nevilles
Janel Merritt
Mark Raaberg
Beverly Rachal
Glenn E. Singleton
Shay and Rob Thorne
Tito’s Vodka
Melanie D. Trottman
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
Natasha Watkins

Patron
Ashley Adams
Lia Dorsey
Althea Evans
Kaya Henderson
Karen Magee
Chester McPherson
Lapine Group
Blonka Winkfield