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Performers from Step Afrika! |
Washington, D.C.-based Step Afrika!, billed as an ambassador for the African American culture to the United States through its annual tours throughout the country, is making its second appearance at Wittenberg. Prior to the evening performance, Step Afrika! will host a stepping lesson at 4 p.m., also in Commencement Hollow.
"Based on their memorable performance here a few years ago, I know Step Afrika! will be an exciting addition to our Homecoming 2007 celebrations," said Mark DeVilbiss, Wittenberg’s director of the student center and student activities.
Stepping involves the use of the whole body as an instrument to create rhythms and sounds. Footsteps, claps and spoken words are common features of stepping, which has since spread to high schools, middle schools and elementary schools around the country.
The lessons and performance by Step Afrika! will be free to all individuals, and no tickets are required for admission. In the event of rain, the events will be moved to the HPER Center Gymnasium.
Written By: Sarah Fetters '08
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