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[9/18/2008 SteppersUSA News]
Grace and Elegance
By Markie Bee
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On one of the videos I posted back in January on You Tube from the First Chicago's Largest contest, somebody decided to post a comment which caused me to think... The individual said, "These steppers are absolutely terrible. No grace whatsoever." Among the people in the clip are individuals who have either participated in or won in the WLSC. There is one couple in the scene where I probably tend to agree with the writer... But I feel the rest of the couples were what I would call "elegant and graceful" as essentially defined within the parameters of the dance as they are today. One thing I would like to point out is I don't really consider too much especially the new skool style of the dance to be "elegant" when I compare it to the old skool style of the dance, but again that's just how I feel. Does that make me old skool? I don't feel so. I just feel more footwork, use of hands and more substance, style and yes, grace than the "excitement" of the constant turns and lack of "dancing substance" presented by the new skool.
The real grace and elegance of the dance comes into play with the walkers. Every element which is truly basic yet advanced in the dance is evident when you are doing the walk. Synchronization, footwork, use of the hands, body control are all important parts of walking with grace and elegance... If any part is missing just makes it look wrong. What does grace and elegance mean to you? Let's hear your comments... webmaster@steppersusa.com

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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 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
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