[12/31/2008 SteppersUSA
Daily News]
The Last Article of 2008
By Markie Bee
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Click Here Email Address for Pluggers:pluggers@steppersusa.com Contact Markie Bee:
webmaster@steppersusa.com As
2008 draws to a close, I find myself doing so much to clean up those
loose ends, I'm happy I completed and published the year end wrap-up
yesterday. For those who missed it, it's called,
That Was The Year 2008.
On the bright side this is the last article of 2008! I already know I'm
not going to get much more done today, even though I'm building an
online store for a new client, that has to be put on hold for tonight's
New Years party at the Marmond Grand. There's lot's of video to shoot
and I need some rest before I go there. Last weekend Mellow Khris and I
worked a private birthday party. It wasn't anything really special
(except for the people attending), but I bring this up for a reason...
There was one couple (of many) that were stepping... They were stepping
as good as any finalist I've seen in the WLSC. I've never seen them
before... They were young but they were old skool stepping (real
freestyle like Ty Skippy, but with more energy). I've said this
to friends before... I really think the best steppers in Chicago are
hardly ever seen in clubs or competitions (which in one way is sort of
sad). It's a pleasure to see pure dancers enjoying themselves. More
people really need to dance for self enjoyment and forget about the
"social pressures" presented in the stepping community. If you still
haven't decided which New Years party to go to, be sure to look at the
Steppers Calendar page. Lets
hope everyone will have a happy, prosperous, and exciting new year. Have a safe and happy New Years Eve!
In tomorrow's column, I will go to my favorite local reader, Mama Czenee
for some predictions for 2009.
Barbara Mason - Yes I'm Ready (PAUL
SIMPSON DA PRODUCERS MIX)
If you or anyone you know has any photos, footage or information about
or from any Steppers contests for the
History of Stepping Project,
I'd love to add it to what we have. It's Your History! OR If you have a personal recollection concerning stepping or if you care to help
with the
in any manner, please
Send us an email.
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webmaster@steppersusa.com TODAY!
Please copy the message below and send it on to as many steppers as
you can please!
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.
The Majestic Gents
New Years Eve 2009
Steppers Set + Old Skool Jam
Marmon Grand Ballroom
2230 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL
7:30pm - Until
$30 One Ticket or Two for $50
Order Tickets Online
773-339-7880 www.majesticgents.net
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Dre and Company
Mr. G's
1547 W. 87th. St. Chicago, IL
7pm - 2am
$40 Advance $50 Door
773-858-7906 dreandcompany@yahoo.com
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Cailym Banquets
2225 W. North Ave. Unit K
Melrose Park, IL
7pm - 1am
$80 Per Person
708-410-2807
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Baker-Brewer
Doubletree Hotel Essex Ballroom
1909 Spring Rd.,
Oak Brook, IL
6pm - 1:30am
$75 Tickets (Dinner, Open Bar)
708-268-3295
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Project Step + The Steppers Club Committee
The Atlanta Executive Center
2001 Martin Luther King Dr., SW 6th Flr.,
Atlanta, GA
9pm - 2am
$20 Tickets; $25 Door
Dressy Attire
404-931-1367 -
www.mysteppersclub.com
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Steppin Out Of The Bayou LLC
MCkinley Alumni Center
1520 Thomas Delpit Drive
Baton Rouge LA
9pm - 2am
Advance: $15.00 Door: $20.00
Dress To Impress
225-315-6035 michaelhartford61@yahoo.com
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Close Up2
416 S. Clark St.,
Chicago, IL
7pm - Until
$50 (RSVP); $75 Door
312-385-1111
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Klubb Karma + Family Affair Steppers
Klubb Karma
15400 Dixie Hwy.,
Harvey, IL
6pm - Until
$10 Door
$100 longest dancing contest
708-596-5400
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Bono's
2029 Ogden Ave.,
Lisle, IL
9pm - 2am
$25 Door; $75 VIP (Open Bar 9pm - 10pm)
Dress to Impress
Old School + Steppin
630-202-6431
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VFW Post 9619
6527 Suitland Rd.,
Morningside, MD
9pm - 2am
$8 Tickets; $12 Door
Proper Attire
301-735-5290
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Gregory's
2510 N. MLK Blvd.,
Lansing, MI
8pm - Until
$15 ea.; 2/4 $25 Tickets
517-402-4822
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After 7 Productions
The Dorchester
1515 E. 154th St.
Dolton, IL
8pm - Until
Tickets $35 Door $50
312-909-0307
after7pro@comcast.net
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