Step Afrika!’s 30th Anniversary Gala will take place June 4, 2024 at Arena Stage

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. Sponsorship of the 30th Anniversary Gala will support Step Afrika!’s two-week tour of South Africa in August 2024. Celebrating the Company’s milestone and South Africa’s 30th independence anniversary, the primary focus will be artistic collaboration, workshops, and performances in Soweto, Johannesburg, where Step Afrika!’s International Cultural Festival began in December 1994.

Announcing Step Afrika!’s 30th Anniversary Gala Chair: Brandon Todd

Brandon Todd serves as Sr. Director of Corporate Public Policy for Washington Gas (WGL). Brandon leads the government affairs and public policy group, collaborating with senior leadership to shape and manage policy positions. With six years prior experience on the Council of the District of Columbia representing Ward 4, Brandon brings extensive expertise in political management, public policy, and government affairs. With over 13 years of experience in D.C. Government, he is an accomplished community leader serving on various boards, including the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, Step Afrika!, and The University of District Columbia Foundation Board.

ORDER OF FESTIVITIES

6 PM: VIP Cocktail Reception
7 PM: Program & Performances
8 PM: Dinner, Dessert, & Rooftop Cocktails

Summary of Sponsorship and Ticket Opportunities

Executive Producer: $25,000
This sponsorship level includes 20 tickets to Step Afrika!’s 30th Anniversary Gala, 8 tickets to the upcoming run of The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence, a 2-page commemorative ad in the Gala program, recognition on high-visibility Gala signage and projections, access to the VIP Rooftop Experience, and featured recognition on all Gala promotional materials.

Producer: $10,000
This sponsorship level includes 10 tickets to Step Afrika!’s 30th Anniversary Gala, 6 tickets to the upcoming run of The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence, a 1-page commemorative ad in the Gala program, recognition on high-visibility Gala signage and projections, access to the VIP Rooftop Experience, and featured recognition on all Gala promotional materials.

Director: $5,000
This sponsorship level includes 6 tickets to Step Afrika!’s 30th Anniversary Gala, 4 tickets to the upcoming run of The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence, a half-page commemorative ad in the Gala program, recognition on high-visibility Gala signage and projections, access to the VIP Rooftop Experience, and featured recognition on all Gala promotional materials.

Headliner: $3,000
This sponsorship level includes 4 tickets to Step Afrika!’s 30th Anniversary Gala, 2 tickets to the upcoming run of The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence, a special acknowledgment in the Gala program, and featured recognition on all Gala promotional materials.

Performer: $1,000
This sponsorship level includes 2 tickets to Step Afrika!’s 30th Anniversary Gala, a special acknowledgment in the Gala program, and featured recognition on all Gala promotional materials.

Patron: $500 – ticket only


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