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February 2012 - A Excellent Article by: Markie Bee - Editor: SteppersUSA, Chicago, Illinois
From time to time I do find articles written by other editors on Steppin' that I feel really hits home. This one of them.
There's another battle shaping up for the steppers community and this one's for the hearts and minds of the community itself. We all know there's been a conscious effort made to broaden the reach of other dances at the expense of the steppers community. We've seen it shape up through the years and recently with the line dance community having impact on the weaker steppers organizations. (Remember this column and website is all about the promotion and perpetuation of Chicago style stepping). The ability of promoters to "keep their eye on the ball" is most important at this juncture because other genres of dance have their eye on the steppers market. The inability of some promoters, party planners, and instructors to build a strong enough base to provide a steppers community in any given city... it shows when the events loose focus.

If we are steppers and claim to be steppers why would we want other dances in a steppers set? This can be done at a different time and venue that doesn't go under the name steppers. If they aren't going to keep it as a pure steppers party they shouldn't call it a steppers set, or steppers party, or steppers event because anything else isn't stepping. I've heard steppers through the years complain how the dance has gotten off point. I've heard people say the changes in the dance are necessary for its survival. As I survey the situation I will agree with the first statement but disagree with the latter.

Once you change a dance in any way it is no longer the same dance. There are no high velocity continuous spins in stepping... that's something you see in Salsa or other popular forms of urban ballroom dancing... but not in genuine stepping. You will see an occasional spin but you'll most likely see a turn long before you see a spin. I've been told if the dance doesn't make adjustments for the new style of dancing (which is nothing more than another form of dancing) it will go the way of the dinosaurs. I really don't think so... and if it is to be so, well that's OK (at least the dance will be what it always was smooth, elegant, eloquent and classy).

You want to dance a different dance? Do you want to promote a different dance? Then do it elsewhere under a different name... don't call it stepping or steppin' because it's not! Don't bring another form of dance into the steppers arena. Line dancers have their own parties, Hand Dancers have their own parties, and Ballroomers have their own parties. The music generally isn't the same most of the time and each dance is different. Let's keep it that way by not trying to homogenize all these dances into one generic dance. Genuine stepping is unique and it branched off of the Chicago Bop. We need to move it back toward its pure form and that can't be done by selling out... by letting other forms of dance pollute stepping. How often have you gone to McDonalds and ordered a Whopper with onion rings? Yes it's happened but you're not going to get that at Mickey D's. Think about that the next time someone wants to bring in more than the traditional maximum of two line dances to the steppers set or if they want to start dancing any other form of urban ballroom dancing at your steppers event.

Like the song says, "Ain't nothing like the real thing, baby."

St. Louis Steppers

March 2012
Supporting St. Louis Stepper's Organizations & Night Clubs

As we move forward into 2012 first and foremost to all our Steppers who regularly support us,
We Thank You & Appreciate You!

What makes it easy for the different stepper's organizations to present to you events for your enjoyment? Your Support! Many of our new steppers in St. Louis only come out for classes. It is amazing to see just how many students we have in class, and don't see out, hundreds. However, when it's time for our new students to get out and show what they've learned, they are no shows. Excuse: I'm not ready yet. Well you'll never be ready as long as you stay in a structured class once a week every year and don't practice. I really believe class is their social event once a week and that's it, there is no more. Wrong, you don't have to be perfect, you don't have to have a partner. Steppin' is a social event for everyone. You would be surprised, all our regular and/or senior steppers men & women who are more then willing to help you by giving you that little extra confidence you need on the dance floor. That's how you truly learn by doing the dance in a informal setting outside of class. Want to Step? Come out and just ask any one of them.

Sometimes you need a diversion from the job, the kids, the economy and everyday stress, Steppin' is it. Don't come home after work, eat and go to sleep, lets get out early and do a little exercise you would be surprised how much better you'll feel the next day. After a while you'll start looking forward to getting your step on after work or on weekends. Steppin' will become your drug of choice.

What we charge at a Steppers Set is minor nothing major as in many other cities. We all understand this is a rough economy. Our charge at the door is for our overhead expenses for providing you a place to go to do the dance, dress to impress and have some fun. St. Louis Night Clubs are open for business. They have overhead as well. If you, the steppers don't come out and support them, the owners tend to replace our sets with a more profitable crowd or close early, they aren't making any money.

We, St. Louis' Stepper's Organizations are determined through hard work and dedication to bring The Art of Chicago Style Steppin' into our community as the foremost African American Dance replacing Disco Dancing.
Steppin' is a classy, smooth, cool conservative dance done with, style and attitude while dressing accordingly that's part of the fun, what to wear. All those nice outfits in your closet you never get to wear, now is your chance. This is why you were attracted to Steppin'. Many of us are tired of seeing and doing the wiggle/giggle on the dance floor dressing in blue jeans, T-shirts and sneakers.
It's time for a Change St. Louis, let's do this! Let's have some real fun.
Come on out and support Steppin' in St. Louis!

We are looking for new next generation steppers, encourage your kids, teens, young adults to come to class and learn a different kind of dance, they'll really enjoy it and they need a change!

Editors Note: For our New Steppers, Know that Steppin' has a History!

In the beginning 1968 Chicago the Home of Steppin' had just as many growing pains as St. Louis and other cities have today. In the beginning Steppin' belonged to a chosen few. The dance was so beautiful to watch that more and more people wanted to learn. They wanted to be apart of the chosen few, they wanted to learn this smooth, cool, elegant, classy dance. The dance was something new during a time in the late 60's and early 70's when Disco ruled the dance floor, when we as African Americans had little to call our own. The dance was new, exciting and different. Steppin' is an off shoot of "Boppin"

The Old Skool Steppers known as Heavy Hitters started teaching, during that time there was no count, no formal instructions you watched you practiced you learned the basics. As you progressed you added your own style and flare. The Radio Jocks picked up on the dance and started playing music on the radio stations that was conducive to Steppin' i.e. DJ Icons: Herb Kent, Butter Ball, the late Richard Pagie, etc. They are the ones who put Steppin' on Chicago's Map by bring it to the forefront through exposure to more and more of their radio audiences!

A very competitive dance, yes it was and still is. Everyone wanted to be known as a Heavy Hitter however, only a few could really make the grade.

In my personal opinion Steppin' Classes in St. Louis has become a social event. You can have over 100 people in a class and over half of them you will never see out supporting a Stepper's Set and/or Organization. Not so in Chicago the new steppers couldn't wait to dress to impress, get out and hit the dance floor to show off what they have learned.

So what is the problem? No confidence? Confidence lost in what St. Louis Steppers are learning? How long does it take to learn the basics? I have seen some students that have been in class at least (2) years still doing the same thing never taking what they have learned beyond the class. Steppin' in St. Louis is dependent upon growth and exposure! I have had many new students to tell me when they go to a Steppers Set they don't fell welcome. Wonder why? Easy, since the masses don't come out many, not all of the chosen few who do become a click! Steppin' is not a click! Steppin' is a form of entertainment for all generations! Building confidence through your instructors. Instructors have to do more then just instruct they have to encourage and promote the different Steppers Sets no matter whose set it is. It's called promoting the dance!

St. Louis growing Pains: It's normal. I watched growing pains come and go in Chicago! You are no different believe me. There is no room for controversy in something you love to do for enjoyment, entertainment and fun.

To my New Steppers, if you have a problem with understanding the dance with one instructor find that instructor that fits your style. Bet you didn't know this but instructors don't all teach the same way or use the same method! Once you learn the basics get out and practice your art. Learn from watching, make the dance your own and believe me no one can take your confidence away. The dance will belong to you. I have always called Steppin' my dance, reason I perfected my style my way. It belongs to me! Once you learn you will feel the same way. In the beginning if you like an instructors style stick with that instructor stop jumping around that's how you get confused and end up with a lack of confidence in your own ability, remember you are the "Star of the Show" enough said! Step on my new steppers and Welcome to our community!

NOVEMBER 2010
There is no "Wrong" in counting even numbers!
If I get one more student to tell another student you are counting it or doing it wrong I am going to scream! Listen all my Stepper's out there take it from an old skool stepper, when you get on the floor I don't care if you count on 4,6 or 8 it all comes out the same when you hit the dance floor. Fellas you need to learn the 8 count first in order to understand what the ladies are doing. Then and only then do you learn 4 count. All you are doing is cutting your 8 count in half. I have students (guys) who come to me and don't have a clue how to step on an 8 count. They only know 4 count and they are forever in the dark about how to Step! They become Robots with no flare and no style to call their own. When you can step on 8 count then switch it up to 4 and 6 count (mixing it up) and stay on beat and in time you will have arrived!
i.e. Footwork
Remember: THERE IS NO WRONG IN COUNTING EVEN NUMBERS!

JULY 2010
FELLAS! FELLAS! FELLAS!
This one is for all our guys out there steppin' from the ladies:

What is up with jerking and pulling? You know you learned Steppin' signals. You don't have to signal your partner so hard. It's enough they are wearing pretty high heel shoes and dancing on the balls of their feet and on top of it all some of the guys are slinging them around the floor like rag dolls. Steppin' is suppose to be smooth hand signals soft and hidden. It's all a part of the "Art of Steppin'" Just in case you didn't know it those hard signals makes your partner tired and sweaty. Some of the ladies can't wait for the music to just be over!

Don't shoot the messenger guys, the ladies don't want to be jerked around when their out there doing their thing.

I know some of you are saying, a lot of the ladies aren't sure of themselves or their steppin' ability so we have to signal hard. No you don't! Take your time and do it the right way. If she misses a move, she will realize it and adjust accordingly. That's called perfecting the dance. So let's smooth it out guys!

JANUARY 2010

HERE WE GO AGAIN! "Talk Around Town"
DON'T LEARN OLD SKOOL STEPPIN' IT'S OUT, NEW SKOOL STEPPIN' IS WHAT'S IN!

Now wait a minute, nobody is knocking New Skool Steppin' SO LET'S NOT KNOCK OLD SKOOL. If it wasn't for Old Skool Steppin' there wouldn't be New Skool. Let's give Old Skool it's props! Chicago the home of Steppin' gives Old Skool it's props. They have just as many Old Skool Sets as New Skool Sets. Let me explain to all our St. Louis Steppers: As I have said on many occasions it's all about
what you prefer!

I personally feel it's really about your age, New Skool is for the younger more energetic steppers. Constant spins and turns, not a lot of footwork. The man is in full control, no break to showcase footwork. New Skool Steppin' evolved from Old Skool Steppin' Old Skool is more about footwork and less spins and turns. Most older women I have talked to do not want to be turned a minimum of (15 to 20) or more times through the course of one song. Guys you have no idea how tiring that is for your partner. That's why many older steppers tend to lean toward Old Skool and that's their preference.

Old Skool is for the older generation, more laid back stepper (i.e. like Boppin'). A real stepper can do both. Incorporate old with the new. Not a lot of spins and turns, more footwork. Are we forgetting something here, the art of steppin' is about style, class, sexy for the ladies, attitude and coordination with your partner, footwork with occasional spins and turns and of course dress to impress. Well that's what it use to be. And yes, you guessed it, I am an Old Skool Stepper and proud of it! It's my choice. Like you, we all have a choice. So whether you are an Old or New Skool Stepper find a class that fits your style and go have some fun! There's no rivalry, it's all Steppin' lets enjoy. There is a reason Chicago's World's Largest Stepper's Contest have both categories. You compete against your piers. Oh! and no matter which you prefer it's still the same count. What style are you Old or Nu or maybe both?

APRIL 2011

Can't believe everything you here about Chicago Style Steppin' Rules.

Here's a good one going around town: Chicago Style Steppin' (Footwork) is for the man only! Ladies don't do Footwork, it's all about the woman making the man look good. Clarification: Ladies it's a 50/50 dance! That's what steppin' is all about, profiling your style to coordinate with your partner. Footwork for both the man and the woman is a major part of Steppin' without it Steppin' is just another dance! Example: If the man is doing all the footwork and the woman is just following and/or trying to keep up, it would look like the man is Showboating and the woman doesn't know what she is doing.

If both the man and the woman have coordinated footwork you would now be looking at a couple Showcasing Steppin'. It's a big difference. Ladies practice your footwork, learn and perfect it. Watch the floor, it you see a move you like, practice it and make it your own by adding your flare. Coordination, style and footwork is what makes you and your partner look good on the floor. Compliment each other no matter who you are steppin' with always use your footwork to compliment your partner.

Who wants to just watch the man? Personally I can't wait to see what a woman is going to do with a man with a lot of footwork. Work him Girl! That's what makes Steppin' so much fun! What Lady wants to just follow her partner, when does she get the chance to show what she can do? Sounds kinda one sided to me. This is the 21st Century 50/50St Louis Steppers: Steppin' is all about Footwork!

MAY 2011

Chicago Style Steppin' has turned into a real business; I really don't blame them in this economy. Many Steppin' Instructors you invite to your city to give a class [NOT ALL) is there to perform a service and they do not do it for free and some of them do not care whether you get it right or wrong. It's up to you the student to use their instruction to enhance your steppin' ability. For some of them coming to your city is a mini vacation with a pay check to boot.
Just try and get your monies worth.

This is a Wake Up Call Hello!

You got to understand what I am about to tell you just in case some of you are under this misconception: Just because you are from Chicago [the home of Steppin'] does not mean you automatically know how to step! Chicago is a big city not a town, it's a very big city! Example: so large that you could take the population of Memphis and it would not equal Chicago's North Side alone.

I don't know about you but whenever someone introduces me to someone from Chicago and say I know you know so and so he or she is a Chicago Stepper I am amazed, no I don't know so and so and so and so does not know me. It's not that type of party. There are so many steppers sets & classes now in Chi-town you can't keep up with them. I would say over 50% of the people in Chicago do not know how to step. Yep! that's right ask any of the real steppers in Chicago and they will tell you the same thing. Remember this, all of my new steppers in all the cities, you may not realize it but many of you can out step a lot of people in Chicago who make the claim "I'm Chicago Stepper" it's real easy to make the claim, it's another to back it up on the floor.

August 2011

This one comes from our many small business owners (Night Clubs) around town: They need your support!
As you well know St. Louis Steppers community is considerably smaller then say Chicago. In Chi-town there are so many steppers and would-be steppers it's enough people to continually support the many night clubs and small business owners. However, in St. Louis it is different. We are just beginning to grow. St. Louis Steppers, we love this new found dance. In order to have a place to do it we have to support our night clubs, oh! yes and our Steppers Organizations. This is the deal, St. Louis Steppers as a whole consist of business men & women, educators, doctors, lawyers, professional people. In the night club arena we are considered cheap. Our reputation is we don't spend any money. Too many of us, not all, walk into a set find a seat and immediately hit the dance floor. When asked to buy a drink, response "No, I don't drink!"

The owners are not asking you to buy alcohol, they just want you to buy something, water, soda, juice, a virgin drink, etc. just something in order to help them pay their bills.  And I don't mean buy a soda and sip on it for (3) to (4) hours, now that's cheap!  Dedicating a night for steppin' cost money. It's not free to them when the rent and utilities comes due. I recently had this conversation with one of our well known steppers, his response was, "I'm not buying alcohol, I can't get hot and sweaty and have alcohol in my system, they should just charging at the door. Not a good response! Let me say this, the owners don't want to resort to charging at the door it's not fair to their few paying customers.

On behalf of our Steppers Organizations: When we have a steppers set and charge at the door, many of us are no shows. We, the organizations, are only charging $5 or $10 dollars. However, let some of our steppers take a trip to Chicago, Memphis, Atlanta, etc. to do some steppin' and whatever these cities are charging at the door St. Louis pays freely with no complaints.  The cost is always far higher starting from $10, $20, $30 plus and up.

As a member of St. Louis' Steppers Organizations I Know how much it cost us to provide a nice venue for you.  We lose monies everytime we give a set. We are not out here to make any big money. If we break even we're all good. We are charging just to try and get some of our investment back.

Another Example: Real Steppers Social Club gave a Steppers Set on 1st Sunday. Another well known stepper, at the end of the night, came up to me and said, " I had a really good time, I truly enjoyed myself. But I just want to know what the $5 charge at the door was for?" She didn't know. I guess she thought that the venue, Comfort Inn (Airport) was free? Guess again! All these different venues are out to make a profit that's why they are in business.

Got to mention, one of the biggest steppers event in St. Louis "Stepaganza" steppers from all over the country came in for this one. Everyone I talked to had a wonderful time and can't wait for next year. Can you imagine the investment Word of Mouth Entertainment, LLC invested to make this (4) day event happen, cost of venue, advertisement, food, instructors, etc.? No, only WOME knows. Profit? No, Break Even? No. What happened? Where were all our St. Louis Steppers and would be Steppers? Yes, the out of towners truly helped this event and of course our regulars. But where were the rest of St. Louis Steppers and all our new students? This was the one big event everyone should have been out to support. It represented our city.

Bottom Line St. Louis: Support is the key to Success! Let's all start stepping up to the plate and support Steppin' in St. Louis not just in attendance, in donations as well. We all need your Support!
I will probably get a few rebuttals for this Tip of the Month, I'm ready. I just had to put it out there St. Louis, it was long over due. I know you can't make all the sets, I can't either however, the ones you do make spend a little money for something you love to do.

June 2011
(Got to bring this subject up, stay with me on this)

As we all know Chicago Style Steppin' in St. Louis is growing, along with that growth there are more and more Stepper's Clubs, Organizations and Classes being created. That's a good thing. Our clubs, organizations, workshops and their instructors are committed to providing for you Stepper's Sets and Classes for your enjoyment. We all need to get out and support them. Without your support they will not survive.  We know you can't support every set however, that is the purpose of the many different dates and times they provide for you the Stepper, to pick the set or class that is conductive to your schedule.   We want to make Steppin' available to all.

St. Louis is a very special family oriented city, we welcome all Steppers, young, old, new skool, old skool, out of towners, visiting instructors, etc.  St. Louis Stepper's Organizations are not in competition with each other. We are united in one common goal "The Love of the Dance".

There is not one Stepper's Set in Chicago (Home of Steppin') that you can't go to without picking up off the tables fliers for every set happening. That is The Chicago Way of promoting unity and/or advertising within their community. It is not about supporting any one Stepper's Organization or their members, it's about supporting the dance an African American Dance that has a history, that has become part of our heritage with pride and appreciation to Chicago Stepper's Legends .
We support and love "The Art of Chicago Style Steppin'"

Sliders & Boppers

Lastly, lets just take a moment to recognize St. Louis' Sliders and Boppers. For the Boppers you have our utmost respect without you Steppin' would not have been created. For those who don't know, Boppin' is the root of Steppin' and that is a fact. To all our Sliders: Slidin' is the alternate dance, its popularity grows everyday in every city. Even if you can't Step yet you can always get up on the floor and do your thing and you don't need a partner. That's the beauty of Slidin' everybody gets a chance to hit the dance floor. St. Louis has got to be the capital of Slidin'. I have never seen so many different slides, that takes a lot of creativity.

Bottom line, for the Love of the dance, whenever you can support all our St. Louis Stepper's Organizations, we are united, we need your support. On behalf of all St. Louis Stepper's Organizations and this website,
We Thank You!


  March 2011
Based on the many emails I have received I need to do a little
clarifying on a few subjects in regards to Steppin'

Guys Don't Ask the New Ladies (Beginners) to Dance!

This is from many of our new female steppers out there.
Fellas, what is the problem? So you finally learned how to step and forgot what it was like for you when you were learning? Steppin' is still new to St. Louis there are a lot of ladies out there who learned the basics and what happens the guys don't ask them to step because they are still learning. Just a rule of thought for the fellas from this editor. The more you practice the better you get. Don't get so big headed that you just got to pick and choose your partner. What's going to happen, when the ladies you rejected get good and you want to step with them believe me they are going to remember how you treated them when they were learning. Share your knowledge of the dance, work with them and make them feel relaxed and show them it's a fun dance. Your reputation as a stepper "He's a Class Act" and believe me they will remember!

Note: Rebuttal From the Fellas
"I don't step with beginners because I don't want to teach I just want to dance when I go out!"
Bad Answer! No matter who you step with enjoy it, practice makes perfect. You're not just helping a beginner you're enhancing you steppin' ability and reputation as a Class Act Stepper. Sorry this editor is with the ladies on this one
Stop making excuses "Show Off!"

January 2011
Steppin' Rules: Here is the latest rule going around town:
If the ladies can't do a double or triple turns they are not steppers.

Shame on whoever came up with this one. What do they do, make up rules as they go along. Let me clue all my new steppers in on something. I have been steppin' before many of you were born, over (40) years and I don't or won't do a lot of turns double, triple, dipple or otherwise. I'm too old! My metabolism can't handle it. That does not make me a non-stepper.

It's true New Skool Steppin' is starting to dominate what was once a smooth, cool, sexy style with class and attitude dance. What happened? New Skool Steppin' is in a category of it's own. It is absolutely entertaining to watch all the spins, turns, back bends, twist, hesitating in mid step,  drops and dips to the floor. It's like watching Dancing With the Stars!

However, everybody can't do it or won't do it. That's where Old Skool Steppin' comes in. Let's get back to basics please!    STEPPIN" was never meant to be a gymnastics dance. It's called "The Art of Steppin". When Steppin' was created it was meant to be a cool, smooth, classy, sexy dance with attitude and occasional turns and dips. Your footwork and how you executed your footwork and stayed in step was the main part of Steppin'

I remember when New Skool came into being. (2) young guys out of Chicago started it all. You see, they had a real hard time learning footwork which was 70% of the dance. The ladies wouldn't dance with them. So they became creative. Instead of footwork they would spin and turn the ladies thereby making the ladies do all the work and all they had to do was to hold their arm in the air continuously to signal them to turn and the guys just stepped around them. It was easy. It's true and many of Chitowns Old Skool Stepper's know who I am talking about.

It was okay back then, they had their certain partners willing to do it and they were good to go! As time went on New Skool Steppin' became more and more complex. It evolved into what you see today exciting and fun to watch. I didn't say Do, I said Watch.

Bottom Line: For all those who want to learn how to step, stick with the basics. Practice and add your own style and moves to the dance. You don't have to do all those spins and turns and you won't have to pray your partner doesn't drop you after you do a back bend with an over head flip.   I've seen some near misses and they are not pretty.

Hat's off to my New Skool Steppers you truly belong in the spotlight. However, to all our Steppin' Instructors please remember who you are teaching. It they are older steppers try and tone it down, Let's stick with the basics or you are going to have to visit your students in a hospital and not at a Steppers Set.

2nd Issue: Stop Trying to Kill Old Skool Steppin' & Boppin'!

Steppin' does not belong to just the younger generation! It belongs to all generations.  For instance: Hip Hop is the choice of many of our younger generation as well as some older generations. Ask any Hip Hop Artist where they got their roots and the first thing you will hear: from the blues, R&B, Contemporary Jazz Artist, etc. They take pride in saying which artist back in the day inspired them. Giving respect and recognition to their favorite artist. You got to give respect to Old Skool Steppin' because without it there would be no New Skool! Old Skool is alive and well in Chicago.  There are just as many Old Skool Sets as there are New Skool in Chicago. Old Skool Steppers give their respect to all Boppers, Boppin' is their roots. So just pick the one (Old or New) that suits you and go and have some fun!

3rd Issue: Guest Stepper's Workshops

Stop with the emails guys! I warned you several months ago about Guest Out of Town Stepper's Workshops! So you are not happy with paying top dollar for a workshop and you don't feel you got your monies worth. What did you expect from a (2) hour workshop? There is only so much these instructors can give you in such a short period of time when they are dealing with 20 of more students. St. Louis has stepper's classes year round with more personal attention.  Go to them! Remember what I told you before, quote, "Try and get what you can out of the Workshop in order to get your monies worth!" It's your choice. I am not saying in anyway not to go, I am saying tone down your expectations. It's up to you the student to get something out of the class that's what you are paying for.

And remember your style is what classifies you as a Old or New Skool Stepper, you can't say I am Old Skool and when you get on the floor you are really New Skool. It's your choice no matter which you are it's still Steppin' I'm truly Old Skool but I love to watch New Skool.

Who Sees or Cares What You Wear When You Are Out Steppin'
Guess What? Everybody!
Steppin' is about class and style! When you take the time to put on your best,
you are at your best on the dance floor. You feel good and it shows.
Ladies if you want to be casual it's okay, just make sure if you are going to wear jeans,
accessorize, and put on the sexist pair of high heels in your closet. Guys "no suit and tie that night" that's okay too. Just make sure you are coordinated. And guys the ladies do not like seeing you Steppin' in shoes with no shine on them.

That's it for now, any rebuttal is welcomed and will be posted on this site if requested.

2010 World's Largest Stepper's Contest - Chicago, Illinois
Did not attend all the pre/post WLSC parties however, did make the actual contest sponsored by Pete Frazier and the Majestic Gents. Contest was well done, organized and enjoyable. Who won? Didn't stay for the results, didn't care who won, they were all good each with their own unique flare and styles. Enjoyed just being there supporting a steppers event that spans over 20 years.

As I have said to many of our Steppers you have got to go to Chicago the home of Steppin' in order to truly appreciate the art. As a native of Chicago, I spent four wonderful days at home this pass weekend. As you all know I am a true Old Skool Stepper. Being on a band wagon to keep Old Skool Steppin' Live in St. Louis is my #1 Goal. What I found, Old Skool Steppin' is very much alive and well in Chicago!

There are far more Old Skool Steppers Sets then you can imagine in Chi-Town! The older steppers smooth, cool, classy, sexy, dress to impress with attitude all that steppin' was originally created for showed everywhere I went. Watching them do their thing on the floor and what they did with the basic 8 count without the back bends, triple, dipple turns, drops to the floor, overhead flips was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was fun, friendly, welcoming. The Old Skool Steppers made you feel you were a part of their family. a part of something very special. I can't say enough about my experience, I am more determined then ever to keep Old Skool Steppin' Live in St. Louis for the sake of the age 50 plus steppers.

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