Who We Serve and
Our Mission
LivingThe8Count serves every stepper and all lovers of Chicago Stepping — new steppers who want to understand; experienced steppers who value the culture; Steppers trying to move smart in Chicago; and people who care about respect on and off the floor. Our mission is simple.
Share Stepping Culture through meaningful expression
Educate new steppers through dialogue
Guide steppers who travel to dance
Call out what’s being done wrong – respectfully.
Chicago Stepping: Challenges in the Journey
Chicago Stepping has a way of sharpening you in ways you don’t expect. As you learn the dance, you begin developing a deeper awareness—of your movement, of the music, of your partner, and of everything happening around you on the floor. Little by little, the dance teaches you patience, timing, confidence, and flow. Before you realize it, you’re becoming smoother, more present, and more connected to the moment. Along the way, you will experience incredible moments on the dance floor—moments when the music, the movement, and the connection all come together perfectly. Those moments are unforgettable. But they don’t happen…
Hollywood Frank Shares History on the 50 Yard Line
When I first met Hollywood Frank he surprised me with a question. “Do you know…
Five Things Westside Mike Said
Fulfilling a promise to myself, I went to Chicago at a time of year when…
A Different Reason to Dance. Meet Al Bowmen
The best part of meeting Stepper Al Bowmen is knowing where he came from. I…
