[6/28/2009 SteppersUSA Daily News]
News Delivery at the Speed of Light
By Markie Bee
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I'm still pondering the speed of delivery of the news over the internet, have been all weekend long MJ's story isn't the only case of course as this is happening with virtually every news story. Even the situation in Iran is being reported by citizen journalists despite their ruler's displeasure with the fact. Twitter gets it out fastest (the 140 character limit works toward speed); then people discuss it on Facebook (sometimes to death). Of course the biggest difficulty as I see it is being to ferret out the rumors, planted stories, photos that went through Photoshop and outright lies from the truth. We have many of the same problems in the Chicago style steppers community (these are usually fueled by greed, avarice or anger, or envy). The question is how to leverage the power of the "new media" on the web for the good of the dance. I came up with one way to bring more events, class listings and workshops to you using Facebook. I created a new global group called Chicago style stepping (Join the group!). The fact it's called a "Global Group" is important, because everyone on Facebook can see it, not just friends. It's another way to bring the dance to the masses. Another way I want to use the group can be signified by this wall posting I did today; Do you have or know of a Chicago style steppers class you would like to publicize on Facebook and to the larger outside audience? Perhaps you know of a steppers workshop or a steppers event that needs to be shared. Post it on the wall in the Chicago style stepping group and it will also get posted on SteppersUSA.Com listings of events, classes and workshops. I have an idea for using twitter too, but it may prove to be more complicated as it has something to do with events and contests, but I need to speak with a few people before making it happen.
According to the posts I read this morning, people had fun at the two big events this weekend in Alabama and Ohio. Also according to Facebook posts, congratulations go to Rosalyn and Sharvin of Capital City Steppers on their first win at the Beginner's Contest in Alabama.

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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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Sunday June 28, 2009

 

Brew City Steppers
4th Sunday Steppers' Set
Savoy's Nite Club
2901 North 5th Street Milwaukee, WI
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
$8.00 Door W/ 3.00 Drink/Meal Coupon (Incl.)
Alfred 414-379-9114
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Steppin' Out On Sundays (Every Sunday)
Hosted By: 'South Style Steppin'
The 'Rumba Room'
303 S. Main St. Memphis, TN
6:00 - 10:00 P.M.
$5person - $7 couples
www.21stcentproductions.com
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Goodtime Productions Tim Rific B-Day
Marmon Grand
2230 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL
6pm - 12am
$5 Tickets $8 Door
Steppin' in Lavender
312-623-6022
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Every Sunday Night, Ballroom
Gregory's (Ballroom, Steppin, Hustles & Bop)
2510 N. MLK Blvd., Lansing, MI
7pm to Midnight.
$5 Door
Dress Elegantly Casual
517-394-5170 or 517-862-1070
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