Upcoming Events
February 22 – March 5, 2021 by reservation
Based on 25 years of Step Afrika!’s award-winning arts education programs, the Company has created a 5-part experience for grades K-12 that will introduce students to the history and tradition of stepping. Step Afrika! is the world’s first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping—a polyrhythmic, percussive dance form that uses the body as an instrument.
Day One: Teachers will receive an introductory video to the History of Stepping, entitled “What is Stepping?” Step Afrika!’s educational guide will be made available to all instructors who wish to use the program.
Day Two: Stepping with Step Afrika! This tutorial will be a fun, interactive way for students to learn the tradition of stepping in 10 minutes of less. Led by Step Afrika! instructors and based on Step Afrika!’s exhibit at the Smithsonian’s national Museum of African-American History & Culture in Washington, DC, this video will get students moving versus sitting still in front of computer screens.
Day Three: The Performance, Act 1. The standard Step Afrika! performance for young students is 50-55 minutes. Step Afrika! will break the performance up into two acts of no more than 20 minutes per viewing for easy use in the classroom setting.
Day Four: The Performance, Act 2.
Day Five: Meet the Artists of Step Afrika!: a pre-recorded Q & A for students. Step Afrika! artists stress four important concepts: teamwork, discipline, commitment and academic achievement. This session will allow students to connect personally with the artists and learn more about their lives as students and dancers across the globe.
Questions? Contact Adelina Borman aborman@bardavon.org
Visit Step Afrika on Facebook & Instagram
February 22 – March 5, 2021 by reservation
Based on 25 years of Step Afrika!’s award-winning arts education programs, the Company has created a 5-part experience for grades K-12 that will introduce students to the history and tradition of stepping. Step Afrika! is the world’s first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping—a polyrhythmic, percussive dance form that uses the body as an instrument.
Day One: Teachers will receive an introductory video to the History of Stepping, entitled “What is Stepping?” Step Afrika!’s educational guide will be made available to all instructors who wish to use the program.
Day Two: Stepping with Step Afrika! This tutorial will be a fun, interactive way for students to learn the tradition of stepping in 10 minutes of less. Led by Step Afrika! instructors and based on Step Afrika!’s exhibit at the Smithsonian’s national Museum of African-American History & Culture in Washington, DC, this video will get students moving versus sitting still in front of computer screens.
Day Three: The Performance, Act 1. The standard Step Afrika! performance for young students is 50-55 minutes. Step Afrika! will break the performance up into two acts of no more than 20 minutes per viewing for easy use in the classroom setting.
Day Four: The Performance, Act 2.
Day Five: Meet the Artists of Step Afrika!: a pre-recorded Q & A for students. Step Afrika! artists stress four important concepts: teamwork, discipline, commitment and academic achievement. This session will allow students to connect personally with the artists and learn more about their lives as students and dancers across the globe.
Questions? Contact Adelina Borman aborman@bardavon.org
Visit Step Afrika on Facebook & Instagram
Tuesdays: January 19 – March 9, 2021
4 pm
Ages 11-18
Sliding Scale: $25/30/35 Free for city of POK residents
Here at Fall Kill Creative Works we believe that in learning to design and create everyday objects, our students learn the skills to design and create their futures. This winter session our students will learn weaving, ceramic hand-building, quilting, and embroidery. Thanks to grant funding, this program is FREE to youth residing in the City of Poughkeepsie. Tuition is sliding-scale for youth from surrounding municipalities. During this time we are only accepting 12 students per class, spots are going quickly so please register early!
To register visit www.
Visit Fall Kill Creative Works on Facebook & Instagram
All workshops will begin at 4 pm and will take place at Clay Works 2nd Floor
Please be sure to:
*Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
*Wear clothes you can get messy in. We will be working with Clay, Dyes, Inks, and Paints!
*Wear a Mask during the entirety of the workshop. If you can not bring your own mask we will provide one for you. Masks are required for all participants and staff.
*For Day 2 workshops please make sure students attend Day 1 as these projects take two days to complete.
Please Note: For the FREE option please e-mail programs@fallkillcreativeworks.org to register
Workshop Schedule:
January 19th, 4pm-6:30pm | Weaving Day 1
Last Day to Register : January 17th
*Due to the increase in covid cases in Dutchess County we are moving the workshop online, please register to recieve the zoom link
January 26th, 4pm-6:30pm | Weaving Day 2
Last Day to Register : January 24th
*Due to the increase in covid cases in Dutchess County we are moving the workshop online, please register to recieve the zoom link
February 2nd, 4pm-6:30pm | Clay Signature Relief + Wind Chimes Day 1
Last Day to Register : January 30th
February 9th, 4pm-6:30pm | Wind Chimes Day 2 + Tealigh houses
Last Day to Register : February 7th
February 16th, 4pm-6:30pm | Quilting
Last Day to Register : February 14th
February 23rd, 4pm-6:30pm | Embroidery
Last Day to Register : February 21st
March 2nd, 4pm-6pm | Coil Sculptures + Vessels
Last Day to Register: February 28th
March 9th, 4pm-6:30pm | Ceramic Phone Amplifier | Location: Clay Works 2nd Fl
Last Day to Register: March 7th
February 22 – March 5, 2021 by reservation
Based on 25 years of Step Afrika!’s award-winning arts education programs, the Company has created a 5-part experience for grades K-12 that will introduce students to the history and tradition of stepping. Step Afrika! is the world’s first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping—a polyrhythmic, percussive dance form that uses the body as an instrument.
Day One: Teachers will receive an introductory video to the History of Stepping, entitled “What is Stepping?” Step Afrika!’s educational guide will be made available to all instructors who wish to use the program.
Day Two: Stepping with Step Afrika! This tutorial will be a fun, interactive way for students to learn the tradition of stepping in 10 minutes of less. Led by Step Afrika! instructors and based on Step Afrika!’s exhibit at the Smithsonian’s national Museum of African-American History & Culture in Washington, DC, this video will get students moving versus sitting still in front of computer screens.
Day Three: The Performance, Act 1. The standard Step Afrika! performance for young students is 50-55 minutes. Step Afrika! will break the performance up into two acts of no more than 20 minutes per viewing for easy use in the classroom setting.
Day Four: The Performance, Act 2.
Day Five: Meet the Artists of Step Afrika!: a pre-recorded Q & A for students. Step Afrika! artists stress four important concepts: teamwork, discipline, commitment and academic achievement. This session will allow students to connect personally with the artists and learn more about their lives as students and dancers across the globe.
Questions? Contact Adelina Borman aborman@bardavon.org
Visit Step Afrika on Facebook & Instagram
Tuesdays: January 19 – March 9, 2021
4 pm
Ages 11-18
Sliding Scale: $25/30/35 Free for city of POK residents
Here at Fall Kill Creative Works we believe that in learning to design and create everyday objects, our students learn the skills to design and create their futures. This winter session our students will learn weaving, ceramic hand-building, quilting, and embroidery. Thanks to grant funding, this program is FREE to youth residing in the City of Poughkeepsie. Tuition is sliding-scale for youth from surrounding municipalities. During this time we are only accepting 12 students per class, spots are going quickly so please register early!
To register visit www.
Visit Fall Kill Creative Works on Facebook & Instagram
All workshops will begin at 4 pm and will take place at Clay Works 2nd Floor
Please be sure to:
*Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
*Wear clothes you can get messy in. We will be working with Clay, Dyes, Inks, and Paints!
*Wear a Mask during the entirety of the workshop. If you can not bring your own mask we will provide one for you. Masks are required for all participants and staff.
*For Day 2 workshops please make sure students attend Day 1 as these projects take two days to complete.
Please Note: For the FREE option please e-mail programs@fallkillcreativeworks.org to register
Workshop Schedule:
January 19th, 4pm-6:30pm | Weaving Day 1
Last Day to Register : January 17th
*Due to the increase in covid cases in Dutchess County we are moving the workshop online, please register to recieve the zoom link
January 26th, 4pm-6:30pm | Weaving Day 2
Last Day to Register : January 24th
*Due to the increase in covid cases in Dutchess County we are moving the workshop online, please register to recieve the zoom link
February 2nd, 4pm-6:30pm | Clay Signature Relief + Wind Chimes Day 1
Last Day to Register : January 30th
February 9th, 4pm-6:30pm | Wind Chimes Day 2 + Tealigh houses
Last Day to Register : February 7th
February 16th, 4pm-6:30pm | Quilting
Last Day to Register : February 14th
February 23rd, 4pm-6:30pm | Embroidery
Last Day to Register : February 21st
March 2nd, 4pm-6pm | Coil Sculptures + Vessels
Last Day to Register: February 28th
March 9th, 4pm-6:30pm | Ceramic Phone Amplifier | Location: Clay Works 2nd Fl
Last Day to Register: March 7th
