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[6/26/2008 SteppersUSA News]
Steppers Grudges
By Markie Bee
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Steppers
carry grudges. Yea, I know it's not our most enduring quality as a
community, but it's a fact. Once a negative opinion about a person, an
organization, or a club is solidified, it almost takes a miracle to
remove the developed perceptions. It can be done, but it ain't easy by
any means.
There are times we feel betrayed as individuals, or as a community by
some action (or at times a lack of action, depending on the
situation) by someone or an organization which we felt we could depend
on in some fashion.
The way we deal with this type of betrayal is pretty simple... we
continue doing what we do, but we do it somewhere else (when it comes to
a club or an organization) or (in the case of individuals) we do it with
someone else. Reputation seems to be everything in the steppers
community (at least in my experiences) and we are made or broken (in the
eyes of others). Through our reputation which builds on our actions as
interpreted by others (and spread through conversations to others) is
usually a mixture of both good and bad. Everyone has their good points
and their bad points, it's all part of being human (and as an extension
to organizations and clubs). It's when the communities general outlook
turns to the negative it becomes a grudge. Looking at the current
contests that are in play right now illustrates what I'm talking about.
There are four of what I call major contest's in play currently, or in
the next few weeks, The
World's Largest,
Steppin'
Across America,
Club D'Elegance
(3-G's), and
Orbies. People complain about some of the contests, or the people
who run the contests, or how the contests are run, or the location. We
all know how this has washed out either in the past or currently.
People are and have been practicing for the contests. I don't care why
they do it, for the recognition, for the business opportunities which
come when you win the contests, or for the money. The reputation
developed by participating in a contest and possibly winning that
contest is probably the most important thing one can garner... Accolades
as a great dancer. Too bad for some reason, some great dancers get a bad
reputation because of some universally unacceptable character flaw. Too
bad for some reasons a club will get a bad reputation because of some
stupid management decisions made in the past. Too bad some steppers
organizations feel the brunt of criticism for being the ones to step to
the plate when others didn't and do what they think will help the dance.
Like I said steppers carry a grudge.
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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
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noticed we've added some new features. Some are for security purposes
like the captcha coding. Other changes are to make the
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important addition is a three choice question where you choose... If you
sell advance tickets, can they be ordered on line? The choices are a
simple yes, no or Contact me about customers ordering tickets directly
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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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