Step Afrika! Step Classic
Join us February 14 – 16, 2025, in Washington, DC, for the Inaugural Step Afrika! Step Classic!
The Step Afrika! Step Classic is a three-day celebration of stepping in the heart of our nation’s capital February 14 – 16, 2025! Inspired by the legacy of HBCU Classics, this inaugural weekend highlights the powerful artform of stepping, bringing together community, culture, and celebration in a way only Step Afrika! can. With step teams from across the country, the Classic centers stepping’s origins within the Divine Nine and its evolution into a unifying tradition that bridges generations and honors African American heritage.
THE STEP AFRIKA! STEP CLASSIC IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY EVENTS DC, WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM PROMOTIONAL PARTNER DESTINATION DC AND MEDIA SPONSOR WATCH THE YARD.
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Welcome Reception, Friday, February 14th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This private welcome event will celebrate the arrival of step teams from across the country, with remarks from leadership, light fare, and refreshments.
Step Afrika! Community Day, Saturday, February 15th, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
National Building Museum, 401 F St, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Learn how to step with Step Afrika!, meet and step with the best step teams in the country, and witness the Company make history with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt for the “largest stepping dance”! Take a FREE, all-ages community workshop, enjoy our live DJ, and take in special performances. Don’t miss this full day of fun at one of DC’s most incredible museums!
Step Afrika! Step Show, Sunday, February 16th, 6:00 pm
Warner Theatre, 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
The Grand Finale of the Step Afrika! Step Classic! Experience the energy of stepping like never before as Step Afrika! brings together the country’s best step teams at the Warner Theatre in downtown Washington, DC. Get your tickets today!
Special Guests
LaLa Milan, Celebrity Emcee
LaLa Milan is a bilingual social media influencer, actress, and comedian. Known for her unique YouTube parodies and skits, she has cultivated a strong social media following that has opened doors to opportunities in television, film, and brand collaborations. LaLa was a recurring cast member on the BET series Boomerang and has made guest appearances on Claws and A Black Lady Sketch Show. Most recently, she starred in the rom-com film The First Noelle.
A savvy businesswoman and licensed cosmetologist, LaLa Milan continues to expand her creative pursuits, including authoring a bilingual educational book for children and creating her own female wellness brand. Her explosive popularity has led to partnerships with brands such as Target, Juvia’s Place, Meta, and Fenty. As a multi-faceted entertainer and entrepreneur, LaLa inspires and entertains her ever-growing audience across various platforms, staying true to her innovative spirit.
Jeeda The DJ
Jeeda Barrington is a native of Glenarden, MD, and a graduate of Bowie State University where he earned his Bachelor’s in Music Technology and Master’s Degree in Human Resources. A member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Jeeda has served as the choreographer for various traveling step and “partywalk” teams. He continues his love for rhythms through disc jockeying at events across the United States.
Step Classic Step Teams
Controlled Chaos Step Team (Baltimore, MD)
Founded in 2024, Controlled Chaos Step Team (CCST) is a rising force in the stepping world. Known for their unique mix of precision and creativity, CCST inspires and empowers communities through the art of stepping. Their dynamic performances showcase purpose, pride, and power, redefining what it means to lead through step.