Killeen MLK Step Up Fest 2026 High School Step Show

Sunday, January 18th, 2026 at the Killeen Civic & Conference Center!

Doors Open At 5 PM, Show Starts At 6 PM

Tickets $10 Presale & $14 At The Door!

Texas High School Step Teams Will Be Competing for Bragging Rights While Honoring Dr. King, His Legacy and Their History.

Ticket Outlets:

Gay’s House Of Beauty (Killeen; 2006 E Rancier #110)

Larry's Barbershop (Cove; 215 S Main St)

Sharp Cuts Barber & Beauty (Killeen)

2 Shops:

441 N 38th St (Across from Killeen High)

5201 Trimmier Rd

School:

5304 W Elms Rd Suite 102 (Across from Shoemaker High)

Inspired Designs Hair Salon & Barbershop "Gran'D Palace" (Killeen; 4001 E Stan Schlueter Loop Suite 104)

Tickets Are Also Available Here Online (Mlkstepshow.Eventbrite.com)

Come See the Best High School Steppers In Texas!!!

Come Support the Community!!!

Come Celebrate With Us At The MLK Step Up Fest 2025!!!

For any additional information,

email [email protected]

text (254) 218-3939

social @cjoyent

About the show:

Started in 2001 by Ms. Joy Purnell, this step show has been a staple in the Centex community, allowing high school students the opportunity to carry on the age-old tradition of stepping (a type of dance rooted in the history of African and African American people, more recently popularized by the African American Greek community). Students prepare these performances for months and their hard work is very evident from the moment they step foot on the stage. Let it be known, these steppers really K*ll it out there.

Additional to the high school competition, in the past this event has also incorporated younger steppers, dance troupes, singers, and even the occasional college Greek step team.

It was Joy Purnell's dream to provide a positive space for students to excel, have fun and appreciate their history. This step show is that space. Come out and support!

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