Step Afrika! presents its annual StepFest at Kingman Island and Heritage Islands, one of DC's least known natural areas. Energetic and authentic performances nestled gently into the islands' natural environment, showcase the connections between traditional African and African-American dance with individual and collaborative performances by Step Afrika! and the best African dance companies and step teams in DC. Other activities include a scavenger hunt, drum making, riverboat tours and more.
Step Xplosion! in DC - Promotional Video, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Beating the heat on Kingman Island at STEPFEST, Step Afrika!, 2018-08-26, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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StepFest on Kingman Island interview #1, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Step Afrika artist shows off his back flips during a Zulu dance solo, Step Afrika!, 2018-08-26, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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StepFest on Kingman Island #3, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Captivating Zulu performance at STEPFEST on Kingman Island, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Step Afrika! artists performing Zulu on Kingman Island, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Step Afrika artist shows off his high-kick at STEPFEST on Kingman Island, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Female Step Afrika! artist gives highly energetic Zulu dance perf, Step Afrika!, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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StepFest on Kingman Island interview #5, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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StepFest on Kingman Island interview #4, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Male Step Afrika! artists perform Zulu, Step Afrika!, 2018-08-26, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Step Afrika! female trio performing a traditional African dance, Step Afrika!, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Welcome to Kingman Island, Step Afrika!, 2018-08-26, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Singing along to traditional West African songs on Kingman Island, Step Afrika!, 2018-08-26, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Female Step Afrika! artists perform a traditional African dance, Step Afrika!, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Step Afrika! artists performs Zulu (solo), From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Local Drummer at STEPFEST on Kingman Island, Step Afrika!, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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Step Afrika! artist does toe-touch to wow the crowd at STEPFEST, Step Afrika!, From the collection of: STEP AFRIKA!
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