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[2/27/2008 SteppersUSA News]
Choices
By Markie Bee
Sometimes
you just can't make people happy, and it doesn't matter what you do. As
many of you know, my buddy Terrance at
ChiSteppers.Com
gave the public an opportunity to vote for their favorites in the
steppers community by holding "The Peoples Choice Awards".
There were myriads of categories covering just about every aspect of the
dance, to the promoters, even videos and web design.
I read the posts in the Chistepper Forum regularly and I came across a
post where the members were making claims that there was not enough of a
choice on the form. If you were one of the reported over 650 people who
voted, you would have seen there were so many choices, it became
difficult to make a decision... I personally felt at some point like I
was looking at a ballot for judges in a general election (and because
the talent level of so many of the people on the form was at such a high
level).
At one point in the discussion, Terrance had this to say, "In reality,
there is no real consensus for talent. Everybody has different opinions
for who should have won. How can anyone say so matter of factly that one
person should have one over another in a people's choice competition.
Had judges selected the winners, that would have been a problem. But the
people decided, and it's still a problem. Hmmmmmm."
Unfortunately after that, the thread sort of fell into personal sniping
at individuals. As Terrance mentioned in his post, "But the people
decided, and it's still a problem. Hmmmmmm."
The new steppers cartoon feature is
right here take a look!
If you have a personal recollection concerning stepping or if you care to help
with the
History of Stepping Project in any manner, please Send us an email.
Recent additions to the
History of Stepping Project:
The Dungeon in Chicago in the 1970's
See the Personal Recollections Page
Gousters appear on the Chicago
Scene
Read a Personal Recollection Here
New York Steppers Completed the first level of NSAAB training
certification a total of 7 instructors
Added to timeline
Ring Shout Definition Appended
See Definitions Page
Cakewalk Video Added
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Cakewalk Definition Appended
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Cosmo's Indianapolis - Greg and Steph
Added to You Tube: January 30, 2008
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
The 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
The History of Stepping Project
1) He says to her – So how do you like it? 6 or 8?
2) This is my song…..where are all the men at?
3) No he didn’t!!! What in the world is he playing!? He betta straighten
that mess out!!!!
4) Dayum, I could be getting my step on if I had somebody to dance
wit’<sigh>
Submitted By: Bertha from New York
Let's look at the comic and number them from the left (Couple dancing) 1 through 4. Then imagine what the lady in the photo might be thinking or saying in the next three panels. Then Send us an email with what you think should be in the bubbles (just like REAL cartoons). I'll post the cartoon with the results I think is funniest, most thought provoking, or most applicable to the steppers community.
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