During the 1995 Step Afrika! International Cultural Festival, painter Charles Nelson (USA) created an incredible Step Afrika!-an inspired work of art (pictured below). The painting hangs today in the home of Julie Nokuthala Semela in Soweto, South Africa.
Be A Part of Our History
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.