Watch The Yard is proud to announce its role as official media sponsor of the opening Step Africa! Classic movea groundbreaking three-day celebration of culture, community and the power of step. Taking place February 14-16, 2025 in Washington, D.C., the event promises to bring together the best step bands in the country, honoring the Divine Nine’s traditional roots while showcasing the dynamic evolution of this art form.
Step Africa! He spent three decades traveling the world preserving and developing the art form of walking. Now, with Step Classic, Step Afrika! Stepping to new heights. Unlike traditional step competitions, Step Classic is a celebration of the energy, creativity and precision that defines stepping as one of the most exciting performing arts forms in the world today.
“I’m excited to host Africa’s first-ever STEP! Classic Step. Steps is more than just a movement, it’s a culture, a community, and an immediate force. This is going to be a very exciting event, and I can’t wait to see this Bands take to the stage.” Milan, a comedian, actress, and digital content creator, is best known for her work on Boomerang and View drawing of the black ladyShe will bring her infectious energy to the stage.
The Step Classic Step Show – the centerpiece of the weekend – will be held at Sunday, February 16 at 6 p.m At the historic Warner Theater in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring performances from the best step teams in the country, this event will highlight art, sports and unity in an exciting showcase of step excellence.
Weekend schedule In addition to the grand finale, the weekend will include several community-focused events:
- Friday 14 February: A welcome reception to start the celebrations.
- Saturday 15 February: Step Africa! Community Day, featuring music, a touring fair and activities for all ages.
- Sunday 16 February: Step Africa! The Step Show at the Warner Theater.
Destination DC joins as a promotional partner, highlighting Washington, D.C., as the ideal host city for this massive cultural event. Watch The Yard, the leading digital media platform for Black Greek life and culture, will amplify the Step Classic across its platforms, connecting HBCU students, alumni, and Step enthusiasts to this unique celebration.
“We at Watch The Yard are delighted to be a media partner for the opening ceremony Step Africa! Classic move And to help amplify this incredible event to our audience of over 2 million followers,” said Jonathan Rapp, founder of Watch The Yard.Step Africa! It has done an amazing job over the past 30 years of celebrating, preserving and displaying the rhythms and history of the steps. Their work keeps this cultural art form alive and thriving, and we are honored to support their efforts to bring this tradition to larger audiences.
Step Africa! Step Classic represents the next chapter in the Step Afrika mission! To honor the history of the steps while bringing their vitality to new audiences. Celebrate community, culture and the ingenuity of engagement at this can’t-miss event this February.
For tickets and more information, visit stepafrika.org.
