When Africans lost the right to use their drums after the Stono Rebellion of 1739, the beats found their way into the body. These Drumfolk inspired future traditions like the ring shout, tap, and stepping. Journey with Step Afrika! in this celebration of the human spirit—sharing histories too often left in the margins.

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When Africans lost the right to use their drums after the Stono Rebellion of 1739, the beats found their way into the body. These Drumfolk inspired future traditions like the ring shout, tap, and stepping. Journey with Step Afrika! in this celebration of the human spirit—sharing histories too often left in the margins.

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Step Afrika! is excited to take the stage at the River Park Center in Owensboro, KY for one public performance on January 24 at 7pm (cst) and two educational performances on January 25 at 9:15am and 11:30am.

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Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show is the most vibrant holiday celebration in town and this year is our 10th anniversary! Join us December 9-19 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center (Washington, DC) for a fun family-friendly performance that will have you stomping your feet and clapping your hands to energetic beats from Step Afrika! Why celebrate the holidays sitting still when you can step with Step Afrika!?

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Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show is the most vibrant holiday celebration in town! This fun, family-friendly performance will have you stomping your feet and clapping your hands to energetic beats from Step Afrika! Why celebrate the holidays sitting still when you can step with Step Afrika!? 

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Check out this powerful, relevant message: #MASKITUP . #MaskItUp, filmed in Washington, DC, combines the African American art form of stepping and Go-Go, the official music of Washington, DC to amplify this critical public health message.

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Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show is appropriate for adults as well as children age four and up. Seating is general admission – ticket prices are $25 for children and $45 for adults. Click here to purchase online. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more through 12/1/19 – please contact info@stepafrika.org. All performances take place at The Atlas Performing Arts Center. Children are invited to make special holiday drums and shakers with Step Afrika! 30-45 minutes prior to each performance.

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