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.
Walking is Where Style and Discipline Begin
Walking is a foundational expression of Chicago Stepping culture, not an optional add-on or a beginner’s placeholder. It is a part of the original language of Chicago Stepping. Source: DJ Markey G https://youtu.be/Hz6py0fFmB4?si=MxuGf8R86zklJBuH
Hollywood Frank Shares History on the 50 Yard Line
When I first met Hollywood Frank he surprised me with a question. “Do you know…
The Davneys and the Magic of Work It Out Wednesday
A stepper weekend trip to Chicago is incomplete unless it starts in the middle of…
Asking A Woman to Dance on the Stepper Set
Sometimes, in the comfort of the steppers set, it’s easy to forget that the world…
