[2/6/2010 SteppersUSA Daily News]
Steppers Saturday Update
By Markie Bee
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Careful!
Here I go talking about the weather again! Only because the East
coast is and has been getting a major snow event (They're using the
name that the local Chicago news people on the morning show have
been using for the last two years… "Snowmageddon"). If
you're in one of the afflicted areas and there's a steppers event
scheduled be sure to contact the venue or the promoters to make sure
the event is still happening.
I know you want to step but remember safety comes first! JEP Productions Set
I went to JEP Productions steppers set at Club Dyamonds last night
(Not just because they're
advertisers) but because I had heard
people talking about the set. The weather had a big effect (blowing
snow) but otherwise it was a nice set and the music was 100% steppers.
The 1st and 3rd Friday set has been slowly growing over the last few
weeks and even though the roads were a mess a few people made it to the
club to party. I took a few photos and they're in the photos section of
the site.
There was one guy there who really wasn't a Chicago style stepper but I
was amused with his style. He would start the girl into a turn and run
around her stopping her in mid turn then start turning her the other way
and repeating the process.
It's funny how I find ways to be entertained on a slow snowy evening.
The guy had energy and skills and the ladies he was dancing with were
laughing with him (not at him) the whole dance. Joney and Easy Alcorn
Long time friends Easy and Joney Alcorn were in the club and I spent
some time talking with them. The last time I saw them was at the first
219 steppers event at the Genisis center since they left that group.
At the time they told me that they were putting together their own
production company to do their own parties. Well, with his typical
amiable style Easy walked up to me and handed me a plugger. I looked up
from the plugger to see a big old smile on his face!
Easy and Joney Productions is a reality and their first big party will
be a pre-Easter "Steppers Extravaganza" at the Radisson Holiday Star in
Merrillville Indiana in the west celebrity room on April 3rd with DJ
Lavelle C on the box.
Once you know this couple you learn they are very opinionated about our
steppers culture and how it relates to the future of the dance. Easy
asked I didn't say too much about what he is going to say at the event
because he wants to address the crowd in his own way and I will respect
his wishes.
I'm definitely going to be at this party but not just because I've known
Joney and Easy for many years but because I know they know how to put a
party together better than many of the other promoters out there.
Tonight I'll be at De Ja Vu's
party at the Burbank Manor to help
celebrate Suave Larry's birthday. ISA News
Thursday night I got an email from The International Steppers Association
(ISA).
They have an official date for their official signing and charter. It's
going to be on June 26, 2010 in Washington DC. Here's the email: The International Steppers Association is fast approaching the
signing of its inaugural bi-laws and constitution. The purpose of the
ISA is to assist in the promotion and furtherance of the dance
internationally. We will culminate our efforts in hosting an official
recognition chartering ceremony on 26 June 2010 in Washington DC. We
would like to invite your participation in this effort as you are the
local Steppers, promoters, teachers that represent Steppin in the
greater Metro complex. The day will consist of a business meeting in the
morning followed by the recognition ceremony in the early afternoon or
evening. If you would like to participate in any capacity, we would like
to hear your ideas and thoughts. The signing and presentation will be
documented in the local, regional and national media with a public news
release and photo opportunities. We encourage your feedback and thoughts
as we prepare for what is hoped to be a legacy trail of achievement for
Steppers for some time to come.
If we have left someone out in the invitation, please forward
accordingly to maximize acknowledgement.
We host a teleconference call each Sunday at 7pm. If you would like to
call in this Sunday, 7 February 2010 at 7pm please do so. Or simply
email us back for questions or comments.
Thank you for your participation in advance.
On behalf of ISA members,
T. Dweylan Wilson
President
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Saturday February 6, 2010
Always check with the venue
or organization to confirm an event before going.
DeJa Vu
Another Royal Blue Aquarius Birthday Bash
Burbank Manor
6245 W. 79th St.
Burbank, IL
8pm - 2am
$7 Tickets $10 Door $5 Club Members
773-416-5536
The Flames
Mr. G's Supper Club (New 1st Saturdays)
1547 W. 87th St., Chicago, IL
9pm - 2am
$10 Tickets $20 Door
708-513-1709
Pill Hill, Near The Pier
Lakeview & West Austin Development Centers 6th Annual Children's Benefit
Best Kept Secret
1925 E. 95th St., Chicago, IL
8pm - 2am
$10 Cover
773-221-6800
Pre-Valentine Day Cabaret
Knights of Columbus Hall
4381 Larkin Detroit, MI
9pm - 2am
$10 Advance $15 Door
BYOB
No Jeans or Gym Shoes
313-737-8383
Pre-Valentine Day Cabaret
Knights of Columbus Hall
4381 Larkin Detroit, MI
9pm - 2am
$10 Tickets $15 Door
BYOB
No Jeans or Gym Shoes
313-737-8383
Poetry In Motion Crystal Ball
St. Joseph's Family Center
610 W. Exchange St., Akron, OH
8pm - 1am
$25 Tickets $30 Door
Proper Attire Required
330-701-7680
www.poetryinmotionakoh.com
New York Chicago Style Steppers
Rustic Tavern
471 Dekalb Ave., Brooklyn, NY
3pm - 6pm
Free
917-302-3808
www.chicagostylesteppersnyc.com
The Steppers Workshop Georgia (TSWGA) & Limo
G Productions Midday Steppin'
Michon's Restaurant
1583 Virginia Ave, College Park, GA
3pm -7pm
$5 Cover
678.362.4380 www.tswga.com
NC Steppers Association
Triangle Dance Studio
2603 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC
9pm - 12am
$10 Cover
919-280-7046
The Midsouth Steppers
Silver Spoon Club
6063 Mt. Moriah Rd., Memphis, TN
7pm - 12am
Dress to Impress
901-949-0114
www.theMidSouthSteppers.com
Stylistic Steppers
Pre-Superbowl Bash For the Grown & Sexy
Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
Tiffany Ballroom
16701 Collins Avenue Miami, FL
8pm-2am
$10 cover
754-246-3375
info@stylisticsteppers.com
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