30
Mar
All Hail Mys Tori Tannette – Queen of New School Chicago Stepping
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 12 minutes If I see only a silhouette of her feet, hands, and body moving while she is dancing behind a curtain, I...
23
Mar
Rose Wellington. Hosting Good Times on the Stepper Set for 30 Years
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 9 minutes When I met Rose Wellington at the 50 Yard Line a couple of years ago, she handed me a flyer inviting...
16
Mar
Carla’s Silent Parties for Steppers. A New Weekend Event Experience
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 6 minutes When someone can start a trend and influence others to believe in their idea, this is history in the making. If...
09
Mar
Professional Dancer Gina Ellis Starts Chicago Stepping Classes
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 12 minutes Introducing Gina Ellis Gina Ellis was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. After graduation from Eastern Michigan University where she was...
02
Mar
Hollywood Frank Shares History on the 50 Yard Line
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 6 minutes When I first met Hollywood Frank he surprised me with a question. “Do you know who you were named after?” Not...
23
Feb
Find Chicago Stepping Classes Starting Across the United States
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 4 minutes Finally, spring is almost here and the world is ready to dance. We are jumping with excitement because we’re getting back...
09
Feb
Atlanta. Where First Fridays and First Saturdays are for Steppers
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 3 minutes I made a quick stop at the beauty supply store before hitting the steppers set. I was on my way driving...
23
Jan
StyleMasters Event Review. A Cooperative Affair and Everyone VIP
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s a week later and I am still coming down off the high from StyleMasters Chapter IV in Norfolk, Virginia. Nyce...
29
Dec
StyleMasters Chapter IV | January 13-16, 2022 in Norfolk, Virginia
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Countdown to StyleMasters Kick Off A Weekend of Chicago Stepping in Virginia Music credit: DJ Markey G Dear Guests of Style...
28
Dec
A Stepping Legend Who Will Always Be With Us. Ty Skippy
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 5 minutes On the weekend videos, photos, memories, and comments on social media expressed condolences and recalled countless dance memories. One of the...
23
Dec
livingthe8count 2021 Year in Review and our Focus for 2022
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 8 minutes We started out 2021 in the middle of a nationwide quarantine but oh what a comeback! This year was the opportunity...
22
Dec
Gifts for Steppers. A Few of Our Favorite Things
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 4 minutes If you’re still shopping for gifts at the umpteenth hour, here is a shortlist of gift ideas for steppers. These are...
08
Dec
In Memory of Stepper Brian Archibald from Chicago
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 3 minutes The week started with an early phone call and messages on Sunday about the tragic, sudden death of Brian Archibald in...
01
Dec
The Soul Brothers Invite You to the Get Down – Dec 5 – Simply Grateful
by Sonji
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Reading Time: < 1 minute That’s the vibe we are rolling with… The Get Down: Holiday Edition. Back to it… December 5…. 4 pm….. WE...
24
Nov
Building A Stepping Community. Capital City Steppers in North Carolina
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 12 minutes This interview was inspired by questions from steppers about starting stepping communities outside of Chicago – many miles away from the...
19
Nov
Exploring the Relationship between Skating and Chicago Stepping
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 15 minutes Once I started stepping, over the years I have heard a lot about skating as it relates to stepping. Skaters who...