[6/15/2009 SteppersUSA Daily News]
Cause and Effect
By Markie Bee
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People don’t always realize the effect they have on others and the environment around us. Chicago style stepping has affected many people’s lives in many ways. It may come in the form of that instructor who shows you what you need to bring your dance to the next level. Perhaps it was that promoter that put together the steppers event that got you hooked on the dance in the first place. The way other people "dance the dance" has an effect on how you dance. Even websites can have an effect both directly or indirectly on the dance as they are part of the public face of the dance to the world. It's all causality… one thing leads to another to create a perception, a relationship, and an effect and a new link in the chain of cause and effect. It's seldom we take the time to weigh the cost's of our actions in relation to those around us and the rest of the "steppers world" and beyond. When we see controversy, do we consider if we had a hand in either promoting or perpetuating in some way shape or form? When we see someone who is really "bringing it" in their dance for the first time, do we take the time to acknowledge their progress? Do we hold on to perceptions based on actions or based on what we were told? The effects can be wide ranging and can have an effect on a much larger group of people than in your circle, the Chicago style steppers community, or even the larger world around us. My point? I'm just hoping I gave you a little food for thought to start the week off with. Hit the bar with your comments.
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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.

 

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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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 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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