Stepping
Learn a highly energetic and rhythmic form of body percussion.
STU Arts Dance is the only dance organization in Belgium to offer Stepping classes, workshops and performances. Created in the early 1900's at Historically Black College's and Universities, Stepping is an African-American form of body percussion that utilizes the body as an instrument to create intricate rhythms and sounds with ones’ hands, feet and voice. This rich art form is the heart of our founder, Briana Ashley Stuart's research in movement and sound:
Stepping
Stepping
Meet the American Stepping Ambassador in Brussels: Briana Ashley Stuart
Interactive Solo Performance
Stepping OWT - BXL Step Collective 2018 Performance @ Citylab Pianofabriek
How to Unveil the Secret Power of Movement and Sound to Create | Briana Stuart | TEDxBrussels
Known as the Stepping Ambassador of Belgium, Briana Ashley Stuart is the ONLY qualified and authentic instructor of Stepping. She has direct links to the art form professionally and culturally provides students with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the authentic culture, technique and choreography of Stepping. She is a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, one of nine fraternities and sororities who specialize in the art form of stepping and she has also performed and taught nationally and internationally with StepAfrika!, the world’s first professional stepping company.
In collaboration with GET DOWN Dancer's Management, STU Arts Dance Supports the artistic work of Briana Ashley Stuart in Stepping and beyond. Click the images below to learn more about Briana's work, upcoming performances and tours.