[6/24/2009 SteppersUSA Daily News]
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By Markie Bee
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Facebook reminds me of the original Yahoo Clubs of around nine, perhaps ten years ago. I had several tech related clubs back then with many "members" (today they call them friends on Facebook). Cutting edge technology at the time as they claim it is today. The more things change, the more they stay the same. So many of the names are recognizable from our community, even a few from my list of those I thought would never embrace technology! After three days, I now have 225 friends on Facebook… I've joined a few groups, and lent my support to a cause ( "Step & Go Green America"). It's all cool (Just like it was ten years ago on Yahoo). Chicago style steppers do much more than dance; they put stuff out on Facebook! Speaking of worthy causes, the "Step and Think Pink" newsletter went out last night (early in the am). If you want information about what Chicago style steppers are doing about breast cancer awareness, jump to the site (StepandThinkPink.Org), look at the current newsletter (the link is at the bottom of the home page) and sign up to get your own copy in the email as it is published. If you've seen the Friend connect bar at the bottom of the SteppersUSA website, you will have noticed the Majestic gents reversed their age criteria changed from 45 and over back to 40 and over. Keep an eye on majesticgents.net and WLSContest.com for any more changes to the always fluid pre-contest time period. This morning there is a really good interview with Sunshine on Chistepper.com that's worth a read as some of the old controversy surrounding the firebrand promoter - instructor are addressed and should dispel many myths. As soon as I have some final confirmation, I will be announcing the first taping of personal recollections of Chicago style steppers from back in the day. It's taken almost a year to get it together, but finally it looks like it will happen next month. As long as I'm talking about "back in the day", Lana Reid in LA has been promoting an internet radio show called "Real Talk with Tracy" (I guess Moe don't own that "Real Talk" name that he's been using for over a year).

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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)

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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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