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Step Afrika!

February 3 - 4, 2022 Des Moines Civic Center

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Running Time 1 hour
Please note: all children who enter the theater for this production must have a ticket and be at least three years old.

(UNITED STATES)

GRADES 3-12

Step Afrika! is the world’s first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping — a polyrhythmic, percussive dance form that uses the body as an instrument.

Founded in 1994, 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! is featured prominently at the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of African-American History & Culture with the world’s first stepping interactive.

 

Please note our current health policies for school performances:

  • All audience members must wear a mask at all times when inside a DMPA venue.

  • DMPA has reduced audience capacity for these performances to allow for physically distanced seating.

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Curriculum Connections

Social-Emotional Learning, Social Studies, Music, Dance

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Event Details

Running Time 1 hour
Please note: all children who enter the theater for this production must have a ticket and be at least three years old.
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