Category: Steppin Community
28
Mar
5 Things Westside Mike Said Made Me Say “Oh!”
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 3 minutes I made a promise to myself to visit Chicago this year on a week when there was no World's Largest or...
16
Mar
Ronnie B and the Story of His Music
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 5 minutes I met Ronnie B in Atlanta for the first time and I had been exposed to his music from videos I...
05
Mar
10 Memorable Moments From The 2017 Heritage Ball
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 3 minutes I think I have finally recuperated from this year's Heritage Ball weekend because it is truly a "no sleep weekend." There...
24
Jan
Chicago Style Steppin’ From The Eyes of A Teen Stepper Cami Taylor
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 5 minutes We see young steppers on the dance floor but we don't hear much from them. It was my delight to interview...
19
Jan
Learning and Teaching From Walking Away From A Dance
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 2 minutes In more than five years dancing in the stepping community, I didn’t walk away from someone in the middle of a...
21
Dec
An Unforgettable Start to the Holidays Steppin’ in the DMV
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 3 minutes A three hour drive to DC changed my life last weekend. I had a chance to connect with some true legends,...
01
Dec
Are You Looking At My Hair Or Watching Me Step
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 2 minutes When I started Chicago Style steppin’ I experienced new hair maintenance struggles. On 4-5 day event weekends, I needed a hair...
29
Nov
A Love Letter from Sonji to LT8C Readers
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Thank you for all you do LT8C readers and supporters! This is the anniversary of three successful months. And, I have...
19
Nov
Henry Williams. His Journey to WLSC
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 7 minutes It is that time of year when some people take stock of the new year ahead and what they plan to...
08
Nov
Etiquette #4 If You Need Me There, Lead Me There
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 2 minutes The leader is critical in this dance and gentlemen, the lead starts even before the "seven-eight." Women love steppin' and start...
15
Sep
Five Stops for Stepping 2016 WLSC Weekend
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 2 minutes When I went to Chicago before I was so mad that I spent so much money on a hotel room that...
24
Aug
How To Make The Most of A Private
by Sonji
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Reading Time: 3 minutes Right now, there is no set path or curriculum for development to learn to step Chicago Style. Everyone learns differently and...