A true stepper has a competitive spirit but not all will boldly go on stage to prove a point. Contests like Worlds Largest Steppers Contest in Chicago are annual contests that are months of practice for steppers. Here are some stories and posts about the contest arena, true experiences, lessons and how steppers get ready to go on the contest stage.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Part 2: Questions with Q Interview After reading Qiana “Q” Wilson’s Facebook posts about judging for the World’s Largest Steppers Contest, it only made sense to get her perspective on the contest. This was a…
Reading Time: 6 minutes Summer is contest season for the Chicago Stepping community. July starts the prelims for our most popular contest, The World’s Largest Steppers Contest. August ends the preliminaries with the last last chance to qualify to…
Reading Time: 3 minutes My fondest memories of any WLSC are usually the surprises. Any stepper in this contest should condition his or her mind to be flexible and stay relaxed and focused when faced with the unexpected. What were the surprises?
Reading Time: 2 minutes How do contestants go about selecting their songs for a contest.
Reading Time: 5 minutes On June 8, 2019 stepper JB Burns and his partner, Kelly Roberts, won first place at the 12th Annual Bo Watson Red Steppers Affair Steppin’ Contest walking away with trophies, $1,000 prize, and bragging rights….
Reading Time: 2 minutes World’s Largest Steppers Contest – is a hot topic. What do contest steppers talk about?
Reading Time: 3 minutes What is dance chemistry and can you create it? Why is it so important?
Reading Time: 3 minutes With no beginners’ category in the World’s Largest Steppers Contest (WLSC) newer contestants have to forge a path in this dance. The question of new school versus old school has become more important to newer steppers who want to compete.
Reading Time: < 1 minute 2018 is the 28th anniversary of the World’s Largest Steppers Contest (WLSC). There is a lot of history across twenty-eight years. How much do you know about the WLSC in the history of Chicago style steppin’? Here is the first livingthe8count.com WLSC trivia crossword puzzle to test your knowledge. Good luck!
Reading Time: 2 minutes Contest season starts again in the Chicago steppin’ community. Although there are several contests in the community, to me “contest season” means getting ready for the World’s Largest Steppers Contest in September each year. For…
Reading Time: 3 minutes I am thankful to The Most High for realizing this experience for both me and my partner, Tshon. On this journey, I learned more about myself, had some unforgettable moments, faced some crucial decisions and was surprised by new fears.
Reading Time: 2 minutes If you are looking for a winning partner for a steppers contest, it is not just about dancing with the person who makes you feel good dancing to your favorite song. A well-rounded partner and you bringing the same qualities to the table are what it takes. So, what is important?
Reading Time: 6 minutes I went to Chicago for the 2016 World’s Largest Steppers Contest (WLSC) Weekend looking for answers. I have seen and watched videos of the prelims in different cities and read the controversial feedback on Facebook from contestants and the hoi polloi. I was both curious and excited to see how the performances would evolve to the final stage. My last time in Chicago was in 2012 for WLSC so I had some expectations but still was excited to realize the difference after four years. Who would walk away as winners with money in hand? Well, you’ll see a thorough recap on the details and results from Terrance Pratt on Chistepper.com and many of the videos of the performances on Facebook. Yet, the end results answered only twenty percent of my questions about the contest.