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Josiah Burt on Learning Original Chicago Stepping

HONORING THE ORIGINAL IN BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023 When it comes to Original Stepping in the lounges and on the […]

INSPIRED BY: THE STEPPERS, YOUNG AND OLD, WHO KEEP IT ORIGINAL DESPITE THE EVOLUTION OF STEPPING When I first started

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When steppers decide to enter the World’s Largest Steppers Contest (WLSC), one of the most critical factors they can control

When I first met Hollywood Frank he surprised me with a question. “Do you know who you were named after?”

On the weekend videos, photos, memories, and comments on social media expressed condolences and recalled countless dance memories. One of

The week started with an early phone call and messages on Sunday about the tragic, sudden death of Brian Archibald

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Chicago Stepping has connected me with people everywhere across the United States that I probably would not have met otherwise.

Sometimes it is necessary to see things from the other side of the coin. This time, Kevin Brewer, the host

A couple of years ago, I saw Qiana “Q” Wilson dance with Andre Blackwell in Atlanta at his New Year’s