'''Step Afrika!''' is the first professional [[dance company]] in the world dedicated to the tradition of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stepping_%28African-American%29 stepping].<ref>[http://www.newportthisweek.com/node/7445 First Company Dedicated to Stepping]</ref> Step Afrika! was founded in 1994, and has expanded to become a national and international touring company presenting performance, residencies and workshops worldwide.<ref>[http://www.stepafrika.org/performances/ Domestic and International Performances]</ref>
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The company performs in three primary dance styles:
