[5/21/2009 SteppersUSA Daily News]
Expanded Stepping
By Markie Bee
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The world is full of "truisms"; here are a few examples… If you can't say it in a sentence or two, you should rethink what you want to say. We have some of our most profound ideas and thoughts while on the toilet. A grain of sand doesn't make a beach. If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen. Too many cooks spoil the broth. You can't win if you don't play. If you can't walk, you can't step. In order for Chicago style stepping to be accepted by the larger community, it must embrace the larger community. I've been saying this since I started writing this column almost two years (649 issues ago). Special kudos to Terrance Pratt for taking a major step (online) with his creation of dancefetish.com a site designed to open the world of dance to everyone, not just steppers insiders. The site will focus on the national urban dance scene… a wider umbrella that that includes Chicago style stepping which is one dance of many. Good luck to Terrance and his endeavor with expanding the social network to be more inclusive it can signal a seminal change in the greater dance community. On SteppersUSA we will continue our focus on Chicago style stepping and the events related to the dance. Speaking of events, this weekend presents the beginning of a couple of weeks of special events covering both the official and the traditional Memorial Day weekends. Men of Legacy Publishers have their First Annual Steppers Set & Contest at the Dorchester in Dolton, IL. The 1170 Steppers have their Memorial Day Kick-Off in Chicago, Word of Mouth Entertainment & 21st Century Productions start their Back 2 Back Steptacular in both St. Louis and Memphis, Brew City Steppers are Steppin' in the Wilderness at the Wisconsin Dells just to list some of the most notable events this weekend. And if I forget Rose Paradise' monthly event at Mr. G's, I’ll probably die some kind of horrible death.
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Sunshine Stepping at Club 142 in Hammond, IN with a variety of the stars of the Chicago style stepping community including Steppin' James, Carlos, Dominique, Johnny (JC) Carter, Royce Banks, Swan, and G. Porgie. The video was shot freehand by Markie Bee (SteppersUSA.Com) live and unscripted after Sunshine's Ladies Styling class.

 

Earl & Robin at the 219 Contest Finals

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Steppers History

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 Send us an email.

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2006 3-G's Contest results added Timeline Updated
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The Dungeon in Chicago in the 1970's See the Personal Recollections Page

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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
The History of Stepping Project

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Thursday May 21, 2009

 

So You Think You Can Dance Contest (Every Thursday)
The Onyx Night Club
3120 W. Villard Ave. Milwaukee, WI
9pm - Until
Free
414-350-9476
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Afterwork Networking (Every Thursday)
The Marmon Grand
2230 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago IL
5:30pm - 11:00pm
$5.00 Door
312-225-8100
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Late Night Steppin (Every Thurs)
Damone Jackson
La Bodeguita De Pico
5047 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles CA
9pm - Until
Free
323-937-2822 theedaone@yahoo.com
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Double Dose of Steppin (Every Thursday)
DRD Productions
Bohemian Bar Grill
440 N Franklin Ave. Waukegan, IL
9:30pm - Until
Free
224-944-4387
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North Meets South Thursday Nite Steppers Set
African Harambee Restaurant
7537 North Clark St. Chicago, IL
10pm - 2am
847-571-8215 847-452-3471
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Thursday After Work Set
(Old School & New School House & Disco, Steppers, Neo-Soul, R&B, Reggae & Hip Hop)
Beef & Brandy
127 S. State Street Chicago , IL
6pm - Midnight
Free
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Free Steppin' @ Club Ellery's (Every Thursday)
Club Ellery's
2008 Campbellton Rd Atlanta, GA
9:00PM - 3:00AM
Free
404-755-2040 or www.ellerysatlanta.com
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Capital City Steppers
Grown Folk Thursdays at REDS Beach Club
1505 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, NC
8pm - until
capitalcitysteppers@yahoo.com
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Thursday Nite Steppers Set
Giovanni's Sapphire Room (NEW)
1131 E. Sibley Blvd., Dolton, IL
8pm - 2am
FREE
708-841-5000

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Signature Style Steppers
Mr. G's
1547 W. 87th St., Chicago, IL
7pm - Until
$3 Door
Throw Back Thursday
773-416-5536
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Ambience 317
300 East
300 E. Fallcreek Parkway, Indianapolis, IN
7pm - 11pm
$5 Door
317-329-2939 www.Ambience317.com
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