If you’re still shopping for gifts at the umpteenth hour, here is a shortlist of gift ideas for steppers. These are unique and meaningful ideas for a friend, significant other, or family. Steppers at any level of experience can enjoy these gifts whether they have been stepping for a day, a year, a decade, or anywhere in between. Prices range up to $150.
THE GIFT OF CHICAGO STEPPING
Private Session or Stepper Classes. Book a 1-hour private session with a stepping instructor that the stepper wants to learn from. If the gift is for a new stepper consider buying regular classes. Find instructors on social media on Facebook or Instagram. You can also email li*************@gm***.com to find someone specific. Average price range: $50 – $100
Weekend Pass for a Chicago Stepping Event. Treating a stepper to a weekend pass can be a great gift for the right event. Passes can average $65-$110/per person. I recommend visiting ilovesteppin.com to see an up-to-date list of upcoming events with flyers for information to make purchases.
SUPPORT STEPPER-OWNED BUSINESSES
Steppers love to support other steppers’ small businesses or the vendors at steppers’ weekend events. Quite a few come to mind. We love personalized, custom jewelry and cherish those unique, statement pieces that are handmade because we don’t want to see someone else wearing what we have on.
Bernard – Custom jewelry and leather accessories and crafts. Visit him on IG: Aumiitu/Combs Creations
Yvette O’Donnell – Custom jewelry and earrings. Visit her on Facebook @ O’Designs & YveO’Shea
Artful Hues – Art-infused clothing and accessories. Express and be your own living art show. Visit the website: ArtfulHues.com
Evan Athletics – Athletic wear and clothing newly launched by Shawn Bandy. Visit him on Facebook @ Evan Athletics
FITNESS, HEALTH AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
For individuals vested in taking care of their bodies inside and out.
For the health-conscious Chicago stepper. Sea moss gel, Momma’s Honey, Elderberry, and more health products. Visit her website, LA’Moss to purchase. Also read our interview on her brand journey and success – LA’Moss – A Change, An Idea, A Business.
For the active stepper who wants to stay FitWitFeo. Personal training, massage, meal planning. Also, read our interview on his journey to emerge from the pandemic with a new dedication to building his fitness brand – Feo Duncan Focuses on FitWitFeo.
A SENTIMENTAL GIFT
Memory bears are the most special gifts on this list for me. These are handmade stuffed bears made in the memory of loved ones. These special stepper gifts go a long way when you want to keep alive the memory of a family member or friend and just need something special and a piece of them to hold on to. Visit Angela Sewsistah on Instagram to see her work and to purchase your custom-made Memory Bear. There is no other gift like this!
BOOK LOVERS AND READERS
Visit the Black Dot Cultural Center & Bookstore online or at 6984 Main St, Lithonia, GA 30058 for gift ideas. Products from dozens of local artists, entrepreneurs, and black-owned businesses. Provides monthly events such as wellness programs, events, discussion forums, and seminars from featured authors and educators.
FOR THE LOVE OF PERSONAL CARE AND OUR FEET
Shoe shines for a year or dry cleaning gift certificate.
Shoe bag and kit. Shop on Amazon. Complete this gift with a roll of velcro, dance powder, or dance wax, bandaids, and safety pins for a handy stepper kit.
Scotch Porter. Elevate your beard game for a thick, soft and healthy beard. Includes four essentials: Beard Wash, Beard Conditioner, Beard Balm, and Beard Serum.
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TO ALL livingthe8count READERS
Enjoy the holidays and remember to practice gift-giving as a year-round tradition. I look forward to an exciting year ahead for 2022.
Sonji
I absolutely look forward to dancing with you. Happy Holidays to you and your family as well.
James Trice
Happy holiday to you and family keep doing what you doing I owe you some dancing when we meet
In the future Let`s Go To Work !!!! I am in Michigan GOD BLESS
Sonji
Thank you Cynthia!
Cynthia Catoe Warren
Sonji this is cool. 😊