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[10/4/2008 SteppersUSA News]
Return of the Blue Light Party?
By Markie Bee
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The weekend is the time for steppers to go out and wind down from the weeks grind, the political gamesmanship of the last couple of years (Thank God it's almost over), the economy, and all of that other stuff that manages to pull us all off - center. Some of us travel to other cities searching for that great dance, or instruction they can't get at home. Some of us find fun right around the corner at "the club". Of course as I mentioned in yesterday's column (
Is The Economy Hurting Stepping?), some people aren't able to come out and party because of the local element of our poor economic situation. One of the things I touched on in the column was/were the blue light basement parties from the '70's. These parties proliferated in Chicago in another era of poor economics, and I can see them on the rise again as a great way of spreading stepping to more people without the whole "club scene". It works for selling many products... Why not for spreading the word about this wonderful dance? What does it take to have a blue light? Some space in your house, like a basement or a recreation room, a CD player, and word of mouth by inviting stepping and non-stepping friends. You don't need to stock any booze, because it can be BYOB, and you can control who comes into your house. Individuals who don't know how to step can be "students" with impromptu "basics lessons" to get them involved, and the party can last as late (or early) as you want. You don't have to deal with the club's poor service and drink minimums as well as the many distractions from stepping that go along with that night at the bar like promoters and the associated costs that are built into a club party. Blue light basement parties can be a great "stepping incubator"  just as they were in the '70's

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This is an open message to ALL steppers. Please share it with as many people as possible.

 As many of you may already know I started a new web site for the benefit of the greater steppers community. It's called History of Stepping Project. I wish to encourage you to add your knowledge to the timeline. If you know anything about stepping, please share this with the public on this site. We are looking for all information related to stepping from it's beginnings to the present. The information literally includes everything from clubs and bars which held steppers sets and parties to contests and the participants and results, to when different steppers organizations and classes started, who the instructors were and are; Musical bands, and artists, DJ's, radio and television personalities, Movies, videos, and photos… literally everything stepping.
Creating an accurate historic timeline will go a long way toward helping the community take the next step in its logical progression as it continues to grow nationwide and will become a valuable resource for all in the future.
Your input, your knowledge and your effort have made the dance what it is today. Don't you feel your place (and your organization's) in the timeline is well deserved? I do!
Please send an email to your members or readers inviting them to participate. Place a link on your web site also please. All support is appreciated!

The effort requires more than just posting the information. The need for fact checkers, people willing to do some research exists in this important ongoing project. Just a few minutes a week can make a difference.

Thank You for your time!

Markie Bee
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Sunday October 5, 2008

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The Dorchester Banquet Hall
1515 E. 154th St. Dolton, IL
4:00 PM—9:00 PM
$20.00 Door
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The Ultimate Weekend Party - Get your Step On
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Sonny's
4145 S. grand Canyon Dr. Las Vegas, NV
Steppers Sharp
5pm - 7pm
$10
702-428-6345 www.lasvegassteppers.com
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6455 W. Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL
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201 E. Broadway Long Beach CA
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