Derived from African culture and dance, the art of stepping was created by the enslaved when enslavers refused to let them communicate with drums. Stepping uses the body as an instrument that incorporates slapping the arms, legs, and chest. Made popular by historically Black Greek organizations, today, this art form combines chanting, singing, and dancing.

Uproar is a high-energy performance that introduces audiences to the unique lineages of this African American dance and demonstrates how enslaved people on American soil used stepping as a vehicle for communication, self-expression, and joy. This performance features an intergenerational step team, poets, and musicians.

Producer: Najee Brown, Founder Theater for the People

Performers

Clovy Robinson 

Samaya Sabera 

Amaya Conte 

Hope Cooper 

Ethan Zundell 

Najee Brown

Jeryl Palana Pilapil Brown

Frank Robinson

Alanna Logan

Brianna Antaya

Sylver Rochelin

Vlad Derisier

Sisay Sabera 

Megatron and Slaughter House

Sandi Clark Kaddy as The Griot

Special Guest