Step Afrika! Brings the Power of Stepping to Weinberg Center for the Arts

FREDERICK, Md. - EntSun -- Step Afrika!, one of the world's most celebrated African American dance companies comes to the Weinberg Center for the Arts Friday, April 26, 2024, at 8:00 PM. The Washington, D.C. based professional dance company, the first dedicated to the art form of stepping, has performed in over 60 countries across the globe and now brings their show to Frederick Maryland.

Tickets start at $30 and may be purchased online at WeinbergCenter.org, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick Street. Discounts are available for students, children, military, and seniors.

Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the world's leading authority on the artform of stepping. Under Mr. Williams' leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America's cultural exports, with the group touring more than 60 countries across the globe and ranking as one of the top 10 African American Dance Companies in the US. Step A blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional African dances; and an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding.

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Step Afrika! has earned Mayor's Arts Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education, Innovation in the Arts, Excellence in an Artistic Discipline, and was inducted into the National Association of Campus Activities (NACA) Hall of Fame, the first Dance Company to earn this honor. Step Afrika! headlined President Barack Obama's Black History Month Reception and performed at the first-ever Juneteenth Celebration at the White House. The company is featured prominently at the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture with the world's first interactive stepping exhibit.

A complete listing of artists and performers scheduled for the 2023-24 season can be found at https://weinbergcenter.org/

ABOUT THE WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Weinberg Center for the Arts is one of the region's premier performing arts presenters, offering film, music, dance, theater, and family-focused programming. Located in the historic Tivoli movie theater in downtown Frederick Maryland, the Weinberg Center strives to ensure that the arts remain accessible and affordable to local and regional audiences alike. Weinberg Center events are made possible with major support from the City of Frederick, the Maryland State Arts Council, Plamondon Hospitality Partners, and other corporate and individual donors.

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