Questions with Q. An Introduction to Chicago’s Qiana Wilson
A couple of years ago, I saw Qiana “Q” Wilson dance with Andre Blackwell in Atlanta at his New Year’s weekend event and I said, “Whoa!” There are not many ladies on the Chicago stepping…
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Markie Bee. Remembering The First Steppers Paparazzi
I have never met Markie Bee in person but I have seen his work. On my first visit to Chicago, I saw Markie Bee but did not meet him personally. I have watched him in…
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Women’s History Month for Women Who are Steppers
It is time to celebrate the women that are steppers. In the last month, I have been very excited about the growth in readership for livingthe8count.com. I am enjoying and the feedback from readers. Thank…
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Steppin’. A Historian’s Perspective – Terrance Pratt From Chistepper
Terrance Pratt and Chistepper.com have been treasured resources to me and now something has changed. I had a chance to interview Terrance Pratt to learn more about his motivations and where to next.
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Why Tony Butler Asks The Questions No One Else Does
Antoine”Tony” Butler’s daily questions on Facebook have stimulated controversy, nostalgia and conversation. Tony you have caused quite a stir on social media with your questions and I’m curious what happened, what’s your motive and where do you think this will take us as a community? Let’s talk – real talk!
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Chicago Style Steppin’ From The Eyes of A Teen Stepper Cami Taylor
We see young steppers on the dance floor but we don’t hear much from them. It was my delight to interview a fellow blogger and stepper, Camille “Cami” Taylor. Cami shared her insight as a fifteen year old to her inspirations and what fuels her curiosity about Chicago Style Steppin’.
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A Rough Start Forges A Strong Will for Tyrone – Tall T
My first guest blogger, Tyrone “Too Tall T” Blackwell, in Atlanta, Georgia shares his story about his first steps.
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A Love Letter from Sonji to LT8C Readers
Thank you for all you do LT8C readers and supporters! This is the anniversary of three successful months. And, I have made some site changes and updates just for you. Thank you for your feedback.
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The Rise Of A New “DMV” Steppers Community
This week the nation seemed perplexed and silent even at the outlook of the next 4 years ahead of the United States, but when I remove myself from the grand scheme of things and take it back to my neck of the woods, I am exhilarated at the promise and potential for positive changes and progress in the year ahead in my local stepping community.
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Chicago Stepping. Who Goin’ Check Me Boo?
I may roll up like a boss on the dance floor but that’s because if I dance with a gentleman I want him to know, “I am ready for whatever you want to try.” Who goin’ check me and give me something I don’t know? This year when I danced with Maurice “Reese” Thomas for the first time at Stepaganza in St. Louis … it was check, check and check.
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Sonji Stewart Officially Launches livingthe8count.com
I am excited to announce that livingthe8count.com is here. This has been my six month project for 2016 and after a lot of hard work and stick-to-it-iveness it has launched. I couldn’t have made this happen without the support and time of my secret circle and friends – and wait – money. I am happy you are here to see the birth of my vision and welcome your feedback.
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Looking Forward to the 2016 World’s Largest Steppers Contest – WLSC
Many people have stirred up lively conversation on social media about the World’s Largest Steppers Contest prelims. There have been many choice words of reviews and defenses from the general public, previous contestants, current contestants from the prelim videos that have been posted on Facebook. Reviews all slant to the notion there isn’t much to be expected at this year’s contest and there aren’t many new faces making a good, lasting impression. But, does all the commentary really make anyone decide not to attend the contest? On the contrary, for me.
