VIP GALA 2023

MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023

Arena Stage
1101 Sixth Street SW
Washington, DC 20024

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. This annual gala supports Step Afrika!’s award-winning arts education programming in the District of Columbia. The generous support of our sponsors and donors will ensure that we maintain a healthy and inspiring presence in local schools where the need is greatest.

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ORDER OF FESTIVITIES

6:00 pm: COCKTAIL RECEPTION
7:00 pm: THEATRE PROGRAM
8:00 pm: DINNER, DANCING

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 

Conrad Woody, Chair
Kym Taylor, Vice Chair
Natasha Watkins, Secretary
Jeffery D. Kennerly, Treasurer
C. Brian Williams, Founder, and Executive Producer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Lamont Akins
Marc Battle
Ann Belkov
Brady Birdsong
Ran Borgersen
Dyonicia “Dy” Brown
Beverly Burke
David Canada
John W. Hill
Janel Merritt
Kymber Lovett-Menkiti
Christopher Montgomery
Troy Patterson
Glenn Eric Singleton
Kebharu Smith
Brandon Todd
Melanie Trottman