Learn about the community activities in steppin’ cities across the nation. Many organizations and groups within the steppin’ community help others in different ways. Some organizations raise money for scholarships, celebrate sobriety, raise money for non-profit efforts and to help other people on a journey to wellness. This is what community is about.
Reading Time: 3 minutes The week started with an early phone call and messages on Sunday about the tragic, sudden death of Brian Archibald in Chicago. R.I.H. Brian. I have witnessed the outpouring of photos and video memories of…
Reading Time: 12 minutes This interview was inspired by questions from steppers about starting stepping communities outside of Chicago – many miles away from the Midwest. I reached out to Denise and Sharvin in North Carolina for answers. Denise…
Reading Time: 15 minutes Once I started stepping, over the years I have heard a lot about skating as it relates to stepping. Skaters who step have ridiculous flow. People step and skate to a lot of the same…
Reading Time: 8 minutes Chicago Stepping has connected me with people everywhere across the United States that I probably would not have met otherwise. Interesting story … my dear friend who lived in Omaha, Nebraska, Adam Yhwh (R.I.P.) introduced…
Reading Time: 6 minutes INSPIRED BY: A young lady new to Stepping replied after I sent her information for a Stepping instructor in her city. “I appreciate the flyer. Wondering if you can recommend some YouTube videos so I…
Reading Time: 6 minutes My conversation with Dominique Tolliver was a chance to speak with a woman who at a very early age was recognized as a phenom in Stepping. As only a child, she was stepping and also…
Reading Time: 8 minutes “Why are they[instructors] charging newcomers or advanced a fee to learn or better themselves in this dance? Didn’t they learn for free at sets or private parties? Is it more about the money than just…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Learning to walk has been on my stepper bucket list for quite some time. Certainly, I had some on-the-spot lessons over the years from steppers and friends while out at a party or set. Some…
Reading Time: 8 minutes In the stepping community, there are several organizations that dance and work for a cause. They help to care for and support our community in different ways. This was a chance for me to sit…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Before the review of WLSC, here is what I was looking forward to at the 2021 World’s Largest Steppers Contest: New steppers that fell in love with Stepping during the pandemic Seasoned steppers reignited and…
Reading Time: 7 minutes For 2021, the WLSC Beginners Contestants seem excited and ready. Ready to take the stage and ready to take it to the bank. I enjoyed putting this together and learning about these steppers’ journey so…
Reading Time: 3 minutes August 27, 2021, marked the five year anniversary of the official launch of livingthe8count.com. We could not have made it this far without your support. Every stepper I meet motivates me and so much has…
Reading Time: 6 minutes When she ran into one of her customers in Chicago, Laura was so happy to see, hug, and tell her customer thank you personally. She says, “I appreciate the steppers that have supported me. Without…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Earlier this week, a newer stepper asked my opinion on whether or not they should enter the last chance prelims for the World’s Largest Steppers Contest for the very first time. He was considering waiting…
Reading Time: 6 minutes The most exciting part about the COVID-19 pandemic is getting out of it. The quarantine was a well-needed reset for many people. I want to believe that post-pandemic, we’re going to see new fashion, new…
Reading Time: 5 minutes On my first trip to Chicago, I heard about The Steppers 411 email. I’ve relied on it ever since to keep me connected to events in Chicago while hundreds of miles away in Virginia. I…
Reading Time: 7 minutes The more I go to Chicago, the more I want to learn about Original Old School Stepping. When I competed in the Old School category in 2019 World’s Largest, I hardly knew enough – if…
Reading Time: 6 minutes When I first heard the name Rainie Wells, I was watching a video of her and Westside Mike steppin’ in one of his classes. She was dancing in flip flops and made it through every…