Without a doubt, the stepper takeover of the fabulous Marriott Marquis in Downtown Atlanta Feb 22-26 heralded the return of The Heritage Ball 2024 to its hometown. Steppers were ready to return to stepping with…
It’s going down in Atlanta, Georgia, this week with the Heritage Ball, one of the most ostentatious steppers events on the East Coast – hosted and brought to you by Good Deeds International. Finally, the…
In 2016 when I launched my blog, livingthe8count, my regular trips back and forth to Atlanta inspired the earliest segment of stepping stories and experiences. I started traveling from Virginia Beach to Atlanta to Ms….
I made a quick stop at the beauty supply store before hitting the steppers set. I was on my way driving to the Atlanta area only minutes away finally. While in the beauty store, I…
Cheryl “Sugarfoot” Powe is from Chicago. She resides in Atlanta now which she considers her second home and lived in Atlanta for 20 years. Several family members introduced Cheryl to steppin’ at a very young age – ~10 years old. They would turn on the music and say “Come dance with me.”
I haven’t been home to Atlanta for a couple pf weeks now (LOL) and to not be there for the Black Tie Gala this year was surely a disappointment. I still wanted to hear all about it and so I had my friend Gabbi give me all the details about what I missed.
I think I have finally recuperated from this year’s Heritage Ball weekend because it is truly a “no sleep weekend.” There are tons of gorgeous photos and videos from the event all over Facebook. I had my special moments – some caught on camera and others not on camera that made the 2017 Heritage Ball a memorable time for me.
I ended 2016 doing something different this time. I decided to step. I went to one of my favorite places to be – Atlanta. The weekend was a great time with friends from “everywhere” and after four great weekend sets that just energized me for the year ahead. Hello 2017.
Sarah Teagle and the Ball Committee made this a memorable time. I do a bit more than a recap here, but instead – a review with ratings. When I walk away from an event weekend these are the things I have paid attention to and these factors make for a good or bad experience for me. If you agree or disagree, tell it.
The Steppers Ball in Atlanta is a great end to my stepper summer. 2016 is the 17th year of the event and this is one of the longest running east coast Chicago Style Steppin’ events so it has to be on my stepper agenda. I have only been twice and I enjoyed both times. Atlanta makes me feel like I can never wear out my welcome so I am there as often as I can. After weeks away, it is time for me to get back to steppin’ in the ATL!