2019 World’s Largest Steppers Contests (WLSC) Was Full of Surprises
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2019 World’s Largest Steppers Contests (WLSC) Was Full of Surprises

Reading Time: 3 minutes My fondest memories of any WLSC are usually the surprises. Any stepper in this contest should condition his or her mind to be flexible and stay relaxed and focused when faced with the unexpected. What were the surprises?

Tony Dow. Rooted and Reputed in Chicago Style Steppin’
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Tony Dow. Rooted and Reputed in Chicago Style Steppin’

Reading Time: 3 minutes When a family has a rich legacy in music and dance, and a respect for art, the younger generation is born into a duty and responsibility of teaching and paying it forward whether or not they know it. What someone chooses to do with this duty is determined by his/her affect, character and sensibility. Meet Tony Dow.

The DJ Responsibility of the Music and the Mic
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The DJ Responsibility of the Music and the Mic

Reading Time: 4 minutes The future of Chicago style steppin’ may be all in the hands of our deejays – the masters of the music. In ten years, our community should land where the music takes us. That was an important message I took away from Reggie Miles’ interview. Today I want to pay homage to steppin’ deejays who have taken on this responsibility.

Reggie Miles on The Three Dimensions of Chicago’s Social Dance
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Reggie Miles on The Three Dimensions of Chicago’s Social Dance

Reading Time: 9 minutes After this interview with Reggie Miles I started to look at Chicago Style Steppin’ differently. Mr. Miles shared a lot and I could write a book. Since our interview, I watch more than I dance when I am in Chicago and I take in a whole lot more. Thank you Tony Adway for introducing me to this Chicago icon and legend, Mr. Reggie Miles, and for making our conversation possible. I hope this moment shares an eye-opening perspective for any reader. Enjoy the interview!

Considering the Need for Men in the Chicago Steppin’ Community
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Considering the Need for Men in the Chicago Steppin’ Community

Reading Time: 2 minutes By a lucky circumstance I made it to the west coast last weekend to the SDC Third Annual Summer Set. This trip to San Diego was my first time on the west coast for a steppers event. My last time on the west coast four years ago was in Seattle for an Alaskan cruise. My San Diego trip was impromptu and I wasn’t ready. Really.