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[4/30/2008 SteppersUSA News]
Why it Makes Sense Now Part 2
By Markie Bee
There is and has been a major lack of consistency from one
instructor to the next. How is someone new to the dance going to know
they are learning the one and only "true right way"?
We run into problems when we attempt to call any one method or style of
Chicago Style steppers dance "the right way" because as in most art
forms definition because it's a subjective assessment made by
individuals who feel a particular way is true and correct.
There has been a massive lack of documentation of the dance in general
and the structure of how the dance is "supposed" to be danced which
leads to speculation as to which way to do even the most basic steps.
There is a lack of a centralized annotation of the dance using an
agreed to method which all can use as a base guide for all. Most
forms of dance use annotation to maintain the basics and to "record the
moves" in different parts of the dance as it progresses and changes.
Chicago Style Stepping needs to be annotated and there must be agreement
(or at least consensus) on terms and, definitions.
Of course, this is a gargantuan task which must be done without
consideration of monetary profit (It must be understood the
profit factor lies in the future of the dance).
Realistically speaking, both the
six count method, and the
eight count method are very legitimate and widely accepted methods
of dancing Chicago Style Stepping and must be properly annotated. This
must be done by a not-for-profit... It can not be proprietary to any one
company or instructor if the dance is going to follow the inevitable
path to wide universal acceptance and adoption by the global community.
Human nature dictates a certain amount of predictability, consistency,
and an overall sense of trustworthiness when it comes to the instruction
of the dance. That's where certification comes into play. I'll attempt
to tie this all together tomorrow.
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If you or anyone you know has any photos, footage or information about
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History of Stepping Project,
I'd love to add it to what we have. It's Your History! OR
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Multiple Definitions Added
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2006 3-G's Contest results added
Timeline Updated
Steppers Compete 2003
Timeline Updated
The Dungeon in Chicago in the 1970's
See the Personal Recollections Page
Gousters appear on the Chicago
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New York Steppers Completed the first level of NSAAB training
certification a total of 7 instructors
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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
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