[8/8/2010 SteppersUSA Daily News]
1055 Issues... WOW!
By Markie Bee
National Chicago Style Steppers Day
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I put out the first issue of this newsletter 1055 issues ago in 2007 and today marks the first issue of volume 4. Most days over the last three years I've had something to say about what I considered to be a topical issue related to the Chicago style steppers community... I made attempts to champion a few causes... and pushed for positive change within the community while urging greater exposure to the rest of the world.
I could do an annual review of some type and highlight events from the newsletters past...
I could also go over changes from SteppersUSA's history from October 2004 to the present and perhaps I will in October when the site reached that particular milestone.
Right now I feel the most important thing to talk about is next Saturday's National Chicago Style Steppers Day. We started planning this event back in February and put it in motion in March and as time went on, the plan changed and adapted to what was happening in the various cities across the country. Over the last couple of months, I spent so much time on communicating with various individuals who had interest but still weren't convinced this effort would take hold (especially in Chicago) my face turned blue enough to confuse me with a member of the Blue Man Group.

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Some people I was counting on let me down but I don't hold a grudge... because you know what? The National Chicago Style Steppers Day will happen on Saturday all across the country. I want to thank the many individuals who did commit time and money to make this happen because it's the first and only nationally coordinated event of its type ever to take place in this country.
The success of the event is that it's happening. The frosting on the cake will be the number of people who participate locally and nationally. This year's event will be great with or without support from some circles. I've said from the beginning this day isn't about steppers politics or the like... Simply put; if you love this dance, you'll celebrate on August 14th. It presents (and represents) an opportunity to share the dance, to mend fences, to open lines of communication and to honor those who came before us, those who dance today, and those who will dance tomorrow and beyond.
I've done everything I can to make this days organization as transparent and open to every person who was willing to participate and for the most part I think that was accomplished. I just wish at times there were a few days with 40 or 50 hours in them but we're limited to 24.
All of the events are available to everyone who can come in every city. Many of us are making the event available as live streaming video via Ustream.tv so even those who can't make it have the opportunity to join in. It's a day to rejoice and a day history will be made and I hope everyone that can... will join in.
Spread the word, share, and Get It In steppers!
The Steppers Weekend Roundup Sunday Edition
In Chicago, the top picks for Sunday include; A Notch Above Productions at Mr. G's, Ken Bedford Productions Steppers Second Sundays at Alhambra Palace, and Chosen Productions & Chicago Promotions Co at the Marmon Grand. I can't vouch for any of the out of town events but you have the opportunity to comment using the like button.
You can see all of today's steppers events farther down the page and if you want to see the rest of the weekend's events you'll have to visit the Steppers Perpetual Calendar page.
The J.E.P. Productions Hotter than July steppers contest is now on sale and can be ordered online here. Or Right Here!

What are you doing on August 14th? Please let me know!

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