Step Afrika! - Arts In Education Series

Name: Step Afrika! - Arts In Education Series
Start: 2025-04-22T10:00:00-05:00
Location: Grand Theater Wausau

Schedule

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Grand Theater Wausau | Wausau, WI

Part of the Aspirus Health Arts In Education Series
Tuesday, April 22 | 10 AM
Grades 3 and up!
Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities; traditional West and Southern 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.
Step Afrika! promotes stepping as an educational tool for young people, focusing on teamwork, academic achievement and cross-cultural understanding. The Company reaches tens of thousands of Americans each year through a 50-city tour of colleges and theatres and performs globally as Washington, DC’s one and only Cultural Ambassador. Step Afrika! has earned Mayor’s Arts Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Arts Education (2005); Innovation in the Arts (2008); and Excellence in an Artistic Discipline (2012); and performed at the White House for President Barack Obama and the First Lady.