Step Afrika! Appears on the Kelly Clarkson Show

During Black History Month 2025, Step Afrika!’s Founder and Executive Producer, C. Brian Williams, joined singer, songwriter, and television personality Kelly Clarkson on her daytime talk show. Their conversation highlighted the history of Step Afrika!, the art form of stepping, and the Company’s educational impact in Washington, DC, and nationwide. Before Step Afrika!’s performance, Williams led Clarkson in a brief in-studio stepping workshop.

THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW — Episode BP096 — (Photo by: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal)

Step Afrika!’s segment on The Kelly Clarkson Show combined a thoughtful interview and inspiring performance, showcasing stepping’s heritage and highlighting the Company’s mission of cultural education.

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Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Under Mr. Williams’ leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s cultural exports, touring more than 60 countries across the globe. To share your Step Afrika! story, visit stepafrika.org/about/. Step Afrika!'s 30th Anniversary Timeline is made possible by the generous funding of Bloomberg Philanthropies, with additional support from the Mellon Foundation and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

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