Step Afrika

Step Afrika!, the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, will make its debut inside IU Auditorium this fall. Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is one of the top 10 African American dance companies in the world and has toured in more than 50 countries. The company promotes stepping as a contemporary dance genre through critically acclaimed performances and arts education programs.

Step Afrika! creates full-length productions that blend 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.