
From July 31st through August 2nd the New York
Steppers are putting on the Big City Steppin' Weekend which includes a
set in Harlem (Nora Neema Townhouse), workshops on 8th Avenue
(Ripley-Grier Studios), Steppin in Central Park (Summit Rock), a set at
Il Campanello, an a Brunch (location TBD). They've put together a
reasonable hotel package (For NYC) too. It's time for the Chicago style
steppers community to support the effort in the "big apple" to bring the
dance to the masses. There is plenty to do in New York virtually every
day of the week, so the trip may be worth your time to lend your support
and get in a dance or 20 or 50! The Facebook group I created, "Chicago
Style Stepping" has reached 278 members which isn't bad after a week. If
you haven't joined the group yet, please join... It's a public group
so anyone can see it. So far most of the posts
on the wall have been easily answered questions. It's too bad they only
show up on the individual's walls and not in the group. Here's one I
can't answer because no one has made a submission to SteppersUSA. Marsha
from St. Louis asked, "My sister lives in Cedar Rapids, IA and is
looking for a steppers class nearby. Does anyone know of anything?" If
you know of any class in Iowa, let me know about it so I can give them
some exposure. For the most part, many instructors don't update their
information and loose business as a result. I've come to some
realizations about Facebook and will share them over the weekend
starting with tomorrow's column.
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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
Take a look at our You Tube Steppers Video page and rate some videos (Seven pages now)
SteppersUSA.Com sells Steppin' DVDs from across the Steppers Community.
Click Here to view the listing
or
send us an email
if you would like to include your DVDs on SteppersUSA.Com
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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Do You know of a set not listed? Post it in a comment on Google Connect.
Steppers Set at Club Touch (Every Thursday)
Club Touch
147TH & Halsted Harvey, IL
8:00pm - 4am
708-813-8111 djsam118@yahoo.com
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