[5/22/2009 SteppersUSA Daily News]
Social Stepping
By Markie Bee
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One thing the new site (dancefetish.com) points out is something I've been attempting to say for a while now. Social networking is here to stay and in order to be viable on the web and in real life we must participate in order to be relevant in 2009 and beyond. MySpace isn't the answer and Facebook proved that. Face book's not the answer, Twitter is proving that. There are too many photo sharing sites out there to list. While You Tube is the giant in video sharing, it and all of the other video sharing sites have their limitations. Proprietary systems that lock you into using a single way or source of communicating is like having a telephone that can only call phones within one phone exchange. In other words you wouldn't be able to call someone in the next city, state or country. Another example would be like people in Detroit dancing Detroit Style Chicago stepping instead of Chicago style stepping... Could you hear the screams? Yes until social networking grows beyond the bounds of non-interoperability our ability to communicate with each other will be crippled. Everything concerning social networking needs to be open source, or in plain English, just plain open. If I have a Twitter account for example, I should be able to see and post on all other social networks with that ID. I don't need twelve phone numbers to communicate with people in other locations. I call them and they pick up the phone. Try that on any of the social networks and you will need to make an account. It's time to unify. That's why I choose the Google solution for this site. They are the closest to actually unifying communications across media. It's really new and has a long way to go, but its Google and if there's an 8 million pound gorilla in the room, it would be Google so that's where I'm putting my money. Have a Yahoo account? You can use Friend Connect. Have an AOL account… A Google account… perhaps an OpenID Account? All work with The Friend Connect network. There's no locking you into yet another username and password combination to remember and you can interact with other Chicago style steppers across the networks. You can use what you have to make friends, share information, and promote your club or event. If the internet rumor mill is correct, Google will buy Twitter and if you thought it was big before, watch out!
If you would like to join SteppersUSA in Twitter or just to check it out, you'll see the twitter bird just below our logo. Just click on the twitter bird and it will bring you right to the SteppersUSA page on Twitter.  Watch the bar or follow SteppersUSA by clicking here.

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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.

Steppers Community Definition Added
Cross Reference Word Index Added
Multiple Definitions Added Definitions Page
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

A Message To All Steppers (Click Here to View)

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 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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Friday May 22, 2009

 

Feelgood Fridays (Every Friday Night)
Steppin’ to Classic Soul and R&B
Sista 2 Sista Entertainment
EXO
3114 Locust St. St Louis, MO
9pm - Until
No Cover Charge after 9pm
www.exostl.com
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Steppin in Shades of Green
DRD Productions
1200 W. Glen Flora, Waukegan, IL
9pm - 1am
$5 Advance $10 Door
224-944-4387
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1170 Steppers
Memorial Day Kick-Off
Community Room
1170 W. Erie. Chicago, IL
10pm - 2am
$5 Door
312-217-4345
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First Annual Steppers Set & Contest
Men of Legacy Publishers
The Dorchester
1515 154th St, Dolton, IL
9pm - 3am
$20 Advance
708-949-1247 legacypub@hotmail.com
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Back 2 Back Steptacular
Word of Mouth Ent. & 21st Century Prod
Machinist Hall District 9
12365 St. Charles Rock Rd. Bridgeton, MO
6pm - 1am
$25 Tickets $30 Door
314-791-5504

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Brew City Steppers
Steppin' In The Wilderness 2009
Wilderness Hotel + Golf Resort
45 Hillman Rd., P.O. Box 299 Wisconsin Dells WI
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Advance: $10.00 Door: $15.00
Attire: Steppin' In Blue Jeans
414-379-9114 alfreshj@yahoo.com
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Hey Hey Fred & Ms Rose
All White Steppers Set
Mariellas
124 S. 5th Ave Maywood, IL
7pm - 2am
Advance $10 Ind. Door $15
773-848-8667 773-590-1991
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Black or White Friday Night Mixx
Cloud 9 Bar & Grill
5150 W. 38th St., Indianapolis, IN
8pm - 12:30am
$10 Advance 9 $15 Door
317-903-0130
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DuSable Alumni Steppers Set
South Central Community Center
1021 E. 83rd St. Chicago, IL
8pm - 1am
$15 Tickets
312-531-6519
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Tommie and Orlando
50 Yard Line
69 E. 75th St., Chicago, IL
6pm - Until
FREE
Attire: Casual
773-846-0005
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Big Boss Steppers & 21 Souls
Bono's
2029 Ogden Ave., Lisle, IL
8pm - 2am
$5 Tickets $10 Door
Dress to Impress/No Athletic Gear
630-885-6870 www.BigBossSteppers.com
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First Ladies of Swing
The Grenadier Club
4502 N.E. 23rd, Oklahoma City, OK
9pm - Until
$5 Door
405-412-8651
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4th Fridays in Killeen
Spurs Night Club
702 East Elm, Killeen, TX
9pm - 1am
$10 Door
Swingout
254-338-0141
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Distinguished Gentlemen
Club Ice
6200 S. Freeway, Fort Worth, TX
8pm - 2am
$10 Tickets
817-568-8800
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