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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 […]

When people look at Chicago Stepping through the wrong lens, the culture can be misunderstood. One of the biggest blind

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Video contributed by DanLan, SteppersExpress. com. In 1990, Lil Alfred, one of the greatest steppers that lived, put one leg

Video contributed by DanLan, SteppersExpress. com. From learning without a count to learning with a count to allow the dance

A tribute to the King of Footwork, Pharies Henderson, 1960 – 2025.

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I call this … Footwork Freedom. How many of you were taught that a lady should only do footwork when

Kim Bowie, a legend in the Chicago Stepping community, gained his wings on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The announcement on

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