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You can learn how to step from experienced Chicago Stepping instructors across the United States, even outside Chicago. It doesn’t matter if you’re not a good dancer, dance socially, or have a background in a different dance style. Everyone is welcome. The key to learning to step is good instruction and having confidence. Remember that each instructor has a unique style and approach, so find the right fit.

Tips for Choosing a Stepping Instructor

  • Ask other steppers in the community for recommendations and referrals
  • Watch instructors dancing on the stepper set or at events. Do you like their dance? Do you want to move and look like they do on the dance floor?
  • Start with the Lt8C Instructor Referrals list on this page. Let’s get to stepping!

Lt8C Chicago Stepping Instructor Referrals

The Lt8C Referral List includes:

  • Instructors I have learned from in a class, workshop, or moment on the floor
  • Instructors I have taken private instruction from
  • Instructors I have observed giving instructors and know they can instruct
  • Additionally, the list includes my fellow Budland Network instructors.

I have the pleasure to interview some of these instructors on the blog. Please check out their featured stories. Primarily, an easy way to reach most stepping instructors is through Facebook. Click on the instructor’s name to reach them on Facebook. If you don’t see an instructor for your city or region, please reach out using to us . Our referral list does not include all Chicago Stepping instructors nationwide.

Instructors We Have Interviewed

Andre Blackwell. Chicago, Illinois. Interview: Creativity. Andre Blackwell on Adding Personal Style

Dave Maxx. Chicago, Illinois. Interview: Dave Maxx on Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities in Stepping

Donnie Davis. Chicago, Illinois. Interview: Defining YOUR Dance with Donnie The Dancemaster

Drewry Alexander. Dallas, Texas. Interview: Drewry Alexander Shares What It Takes to Win

Ernest Williams. Virginia. Interview: Tango Ernest Returns to Virginia’s Steppers Flow

Feo Duncan. Flint, Michigan. Interview: Feo Duncan Focuses on FitWitFeo

Josiah Burt. Tennessee. Interview: Josiah Burt on Learning Original Old School Stepping

LC Henderson. Chicago, Illinois. Interview: 60 Minutes with LC “The Technician” Henderson

Maurice Turner. Chicago, Illinois. Interview: Exploring the Relationship Between Skating and Chicago Stepping

Ronnie B. Atlanta, Georgia. Interview: Ronnie B and the Story of His Music

Sharvin Whitted. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. Interview: Sharvin Whitted Raises the Creative Bar to Market Steppers Events

Tony Dow. Los Angeles, California. Interview: Tony Dow. Rooted and Reputed in Chicago Style Steppin’

Tonya Foreman. Greenville, South Carolina. Interview: This Month’s Feature Stepping Instructor: Tonya Foreman

Westside Mike. Chicago, Illinois. Interview: 5 Things Westside Mike Said Made Me Say Oh

Other Instructors

  • Angela Porter. California
  • Angie Faine. Phoenix, Arizona
  • Charnice Simmons. Chicago, Illinois
  • Damon Rose. Hampton, Virginia
  • Dominique Robinson. Chicago, Illinois
  • Jamal Jua Brown. Detroit, Michigan
  • Jon Green. Chicago, Illinois
  • Kevin Doc Dockery. Chicago, Illinois
  • Lady Margaret. Chicago, Illinois
  • Lolita Hite. Cleveland, Ohio
  • Mike Bee. Atlanta, Georgia
  • Patrick Garett. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
  • Sharvin Whitted. Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
  • Shawn James. Atlanta, Georgia
  • Shelly Holder. Atlanta, Georgia
  • Sherry Gordon. Detroit, Michigan
  • Snoopy King. Chicago, Illinois
  • Wesley Wiggins. Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • Yvette O’Donnell. Chicago, Illinois
  • Yvette White. New York, New York

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If you do not see an instructor in your city or region, complete our online form to email us for more information on finding classes or an instructor in your area.

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