Soul Steps
Description
Soul Steps speaks the language of rhythm! This showcase of the African-American dance tradition known as “stepping” explores how step started among African-American fraternities and sororities on college campuses as a means of unity and self-expression, and has deep roots in the migrant labor culture of South African gold mines. Students enjoy the high-energy step choreography performed by the ensemble along with interactive breakdowns of step moves that engage the audience in both the physicality and the history behind the dance.
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Price & Info
Price
Assembly Price: $1,660
Assembly Two-in-a-Row Price: $2,225
Additional Fees: In-Person Program Travel Fee - $95 per day; Virtual Program Technology Fee - $45; (On-Demand programs are not charged travel or tech fees)
Information
Audience Limit: 250
Program Length: 50 Minutes
Appropriate For Grade(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Theme
Theme
Black History Month
End of Year Celebration
National Arts & Humanities Month
National Arts in Education Week
National Dance Month
Youth Arts Month
Curriculum Connections
Curriculum Connections
Visual & Performing Arts
World Cultures
World Languages
Tech
Technical Requirements
Wooden floor and sound system is required. One handheld wireless mic; access to an audio cord for a cell phone that can be plugged into the school speaker that can be controlled from onstage. Bottled water and four chairs. Size of performance space needed 21 ft x 14.5 ft. Stage is preferable, let us know if it will need to be another performance space. There must be at least 15 minutes between each performance.
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Testimonials
Our school was absolutely thrilled with the Soul Steps performance and I felt that your group went above and beyond in terms of not only your artistry but also taking the time to educate the audience about the history and cultural impact of step. What was especially gratifying was the connection that you and each member of your ensemble had with the audience, whether it was for our lower/middle school or upper school students. You seamlessly knew how to engage the students and staff, regardless of age and made it a very warm open space for artistic expression and sharing.
Arts Department Chair, Lacordaire Academy
The presenters were amazing! They worked well with the students and perfectly blended history with the arts. The kids were engaged and did not want the presentation to end. Thank you!
Principal, Lore Elementary
We were all thoroughly impressed with the artists. They were so personable and informative. Students and teachers were on the edge of their seats and were engaged throughout the entire performance. So well done!!!!
Principal, Ralph S. Maugham School
The program was excellent. They adapted their typical program to best address our students' needs and level of understanding. They assured there was a high level of participation and interactivity with our students. I would recommend the artists to others.
Principal, Morris-Union Jointure Commission-Developmental Learning Center
The Soul Steps sisters were very professional, informative, and engaging with not only the students but with the staff as well!! Great Job!!
6th-Grade Teacher, Somerville Middle School
The performance was lively and exciting and the students participated enthusiastically both from their seats and, towards the end of the hour, on stage along with some of the steppers. The students showed great interest in the performers own histories during the Q & A and seemed to be inspired by the personal stories of each performer.
Secondary School MGI Coordinator, Queens Gateway to Health Sciences
Our staff members raved about how great the show was. Soul Steps "captivated the audience immediately and did an excellent job of tying in the history of step. Excellent for audience participation!"
Early Literacy Coordinator, Free Library of Philadelphia
"This is our second year having Soul Steps. Maxine, Solomon and Marc did a fantastic job engaging the kids with their performances. It was both entertaining and educational. The kids learned a lot about the history of gumboot dances and the rhythm of stepping."
Hartshorn Elementary School
