Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show
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Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

Arena Stage · Southwest Waterfront

RunningDec 5 – Dec 23
Art Formdance
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If you've experienced stepping only in high school or college contexts, this professional production reveals its full theatrical potential. Dance enthusiasts will appreciate the technical mastery, while those seeking holiday programming with genuine artistic substance (rather than nostalgia-driven sentiment) will find something that respects both the tradition and the season.

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Step Afrika! brings their signature blend of percussive stepping and contemporary dance to Arena Stage's Southwest Waterfront location for a holiday-themed production that fuses the athletic precision of stepping with seasonal storytelling. Known for their innovative approach to this African American cultural tradition, the company transforms the art form beyond its competitive roots into theatrical spectacle. This seasonal offering likely balances the kinetic energy and rhythmic complexity that define Step Afrika!'s work with festive aesthetics and accessible holiday sensibilities—a rare opportunity to experience stepping in a major regional theater context rather than in academic or competitive settings.

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