Have you heard the phrase “Dance like no one’s watching?” That’s what I call naked steppin’. I watch some of these Chicago steppers dance, to me they are naked. They leave it all on the floor. It’s just the man, the woman, and the music – unveiled and really enjoying a song. When I watch some men and women step Chicago-style, I can tell that song playing is their jam because I see them dancing naked and unconstrained. The first thing I want to know is “What’s the name of that song?” and “What’s the story in that song for that stepper?”
Naked steppers relish and enjoy every note, every beat. Although newer steppers are on a count when you dance Sometimes someone on the set starts recording and we’re lucky to capture and witness moments like these. Here are some of my favorites that I have seen that I enjoy watching. When I hear that song play again that couple immediately comes to my mind and I feel I know one of those steppers’ favorite songs.
Andre Blackwell and Bonita Gower-Williams
Dimples, Herk, and Gloria
Westside Mike and Alexis
I have to mention three more couples and songs although I cannot find the videos or the videos are private and I cannot share them in this post. If you are able to locate these videos please post a link to the video in the comments. If you see other videos that give you the same idea, do share.
- Dave Maxx and Partner Unknown, Song: Stutter For Your Love
- Tykmann and Dena Morrison, Song: Anything
- Herk Williams and Ivy Williams, Song: Brown Eyed Girl
Chicago steppers, let’s get naked in our dance. Find your song, find your partner, enjoy the music, and dance. Really! You can see more videos like this in the Facebook group, Steppers Videos.
