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[6/3/2008 SteppersUSA News]
National Dance Competition
By Markie Bee

On the main page of the site it reads, "Steppers are EVERYWHERE! Steppin' is here - whether it's called 'Ballroom' or 'Hand-Dancing", it's in your area, it's across the country & the world... and it's here to stay"! The details are leaking out about the "Steppin' Across America" Dance Competition.
"Steppin' Across America" is sponsored by Radio One which has 53 radio stations in 16 urban markets all east of the Mississippi river with the exception of stations in St. Louis, Houston, and Dallas, TX.
Local competitions will be held in, Detroit, MI, Houston, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Cleveland, OH, Atlanta, GA, and St. Louis, MO. No other locations were disclosed on the website at this time. Radio One doesn't have a station in Chicago (See map)
After the local competition, winning couples are crowned semi-finalist and are featured on both local radio station and national competition website.
Semi-Finalists are awarded trophies and a prize package that includes Round-trip air travel to Chicago. Hotel and ground transportation for 2 nights.
The National Competition will be held at The Black Women's Expo for National cash and prize packages. Each winning coupe will receive a prize package of $10,000 in cash.
In the Original Category, Contestants will be Judged on Synchronization, Showmanship, Style, Originality, Appearance & Footwork. Props cannot be used, feet must remain on the dance floor at all times. Splits, Flips & Jumps are not acceptable in this (ORIGINAL) category.
In the Freestyle Category, Contestants will be Judged on Synchronization, Showmanship, Style, Originality, Appearance & Acrobatics. Props can be used, excluding furniture. Splits, Flips & Jumps are acceptable in this (FREESTYLE) category.
I couldn't find information about the rules for the Trio Category.
There will be a total of 3 National Winners. 1st Place Original, 1st Place Freestyle, and 1st Place Trio categories. The National Judges will experienced Steppers, Radio Station personalities, Music Industry Executives, Musical Artists and other celebrities.
I'm sure much more information to come. The finals will be held on August 2, 2008 at
McCormick Place, in Chicago.

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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 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.
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