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SUMMARY:Step Afrika!’s The Evolution Tour
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 frika! brings The Evolution Tour to Paramount Hudson Valley on February 13
 \, celebrating more than 30 years of groundbreaking percussive performance
 . Recognized as the world’s leading authority on the art form of steppin
 g\, Step Afrika! continues to push the boundaries of the tradition\, combi
 ning extraordinary rhythm\, movement\, and athleticism with contemporary a
 rtistic expression. The Evolution Tour features exciting new works alongsi
 de pieces developed through the company’s long-standing artistic relatio
 nship with South Africa.\n\nThe production showcases the remarkable range 
 of stepping through works including Yebo\, which blends the energy of Amap
 iano and Afrobeat with contemporary dance styles\; Passing 30\, a celebrat
 ion of three decades of Step Afrika! creativity incorporating body percuss
 ion\, spoken word\, drumlines\, and more\; and Zulu\, rooted in the compan
 y’s decades-long study of traditional Zulu dance. Audiences will also ex
 perience STRIKE\, a powerful exploration of rhythm\, sound\, and the human
  body as a percussive instrument.\n\nFounded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams\
 , Step Afrika! blends the percussive dance traditions of historically Afri
 can American fraternities and sororities with traditional African dance an
 d contemporary art forms. Their performances go far beyond dance\, incorpo
 rating storytelling\, humor\, songs\, and audience participation into a hi
 gh-energy experience driven by technique\, agility\, and infectious rhythm
 . Having toured more than 60 countries and earned national recognition for
  both artistic achievement and arts education\, Step Afrika! invites audie
 nces to experience the history\, innovation\, and sheer power of stepping 
 live on the Paramount Hudson Valley stage.\n\n*As a reminder\, no outside 
 food or drink permitted in the venue. Any patron found with outside alcoho
 l\, is subject to removal. Backpacks and large bags are not permitted insi
 de of the venue. All guests are subject to bag checks and security wanding
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CATEGORIES:Community,Music,Performing Arts,Theater,Visual Arts
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