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Step Afrika! brings high‑energy stepping to Kohler in April

KOHLER – Step Afrika!, the nation’s first professional dance company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, will perform in April at Kohler Memorial Theatre, according to a community announcement. The performance will close the 81st season of the Kohler Foundation’s Distinguished Guest Series, which provides access to the arts and educational opportunities. More than 1,000 students from the Sheboygan area will have the chance to experience Step Afrika! during an afternoon student performance, according to the announcement. Stepping is a percussive dance form that uses the body as an instrument, combining footwork, clapping, spoken word and call-and-response. Step Afrika! performances showcase the athleticism, precision and cultural significance of this dance tradition while offering educational context, according to the announcement. Step Afrika! was founded in 1994 and is internationally recognized for its performances that blend rhythm, movement and storytelling, drawing on African-American traditions and influences from across the African diaspora. Tickets can be purchased at kohlerfoundation.org or by calling 920-458-1972. For more about Step Afrika!, visit stepafrika.org . Kohler Memorial Theatre is at 260 School St., Kohler. This story was created by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of