Reggie Handy is from Waukegan, Illinois – the north suburb of Chicago. Now, he lives in Edgewood, Maryland, right outside of Baltimore. He grew up skating and watching his aunts and uncles bop (an older form of what we now call steppin’). He got caught up in the street life and hip-hop scene, and when his nieces and nephews were old enough to show up at the same clubs he thought he’d better find something else to do and somewhere else to go. He started looking for places to bop but he saw everyone doing something totally different than what he grew up watching. Reggie made it to his first class in steppin’ in 2006 to officially learn about an eight count, and here he is ten almost eleven years later.
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Kelly
Had my first walking workshop with Mr. Reggie Handy when CW Harris invited him to Baltimore, MD prolly bout 4 years ago. After several more workshops, privates, and on-the-floor lessons, I’m STILL learning from this guy. Patient, and encouraging. Glad you’re on the east coast. VERY good article. – agape (OH, and I like that banner pic, Sonji LOL)
Vicki Henning
This was an awesome read….very well said. Reggie has always been willing to learn and get new ideas under his belt with this dance and now look at him, an amazing dancer and such a humble person.
Keisha from NC
Reggie has been instrumental in my steppin journey and has anyways encouraged me as a leader and follower. I ALWAYS learn something different every time I take a class under his tutelage. He helps me become a better me!
Reggie
Thank you Martice you all pushed me
Martice Florez
Wow Reggie I was in that first class back in 2006 & I’m in Awe of what your love & dedication has allowed you to achieve
Earl Gainey
Great article. I had the opportunity to meet Reggie at the ASSB in Maimi a few years ago. He does an awesome job communicating (Instructing) the dance. He has passion for his gift of instructing and it shows. Reggie is a great example of someone who has grown in the dance and enjoys sharing it with others. Reggie’s social skills shows up big with his workshop and private students. Hopefully I see you on the dance floor soon Reggie.