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    • 1926 (unspecified exact date) Lindy Hop Gets it's start at the Savoy Ballroom In Harlem NY. Lindy hop co-evolved with jazz music and is a six-count rhythm swing - member of the swing dance family. (Source - Wikipedia, SavoyStyle.Com) (View Image) For more information about the roots of the dance visit http://www.savoystyle.com/african.html
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    • Let's go back to the '40s, which is when I think Stepping really began. Big bands, like Lionel Hampton's and Glenn Miller's, were doing their thing. This was during a time when the only records you could buy were 78s. Zoot suits and Jitterbugging were all the rage. Jitterbugging is an athletic dance in which you have to really move--girls are thrown in the air and caught (hopefully) in the nick of time.
      Jitterbugging went through a metamorphosis in the black neighborhoods, evolving into a dance called "the Offtime". Now, instead of the ultra-fast jumping and jiving dance, it became very smooth. Offtime dancers did the same moves, but cool and cut down to half-time. You made your moves every other beat, instead of every beat. It was kind of like Jitterbugging in slow motion. This "new" dance was based on control and maintaining movement in a restricted area called a "lane", unlike other swing forms which routinely change directions across the floor. This dance caught on like wildfire, and that's when guys started using that handkerchief move, because it was suave to have the girl in one hand and the hanky in the other. Then something else happened: folks like Gene Ammons began playing a type of jazz called bebop. For instance, "Red Top" is a bebop song, and the dances tend to keep up with the music and are modified accordingly. So therefore Jitterbugging went to the off-time which has became the Chicago Bop and the movement was side-to-side.
      Of course, there have been variations along the way, but by and large the dance has remained the same. And then sometime in the late '50s it evolved into a dance called the Walk. This was really great to see, as you and your partner walked around the dance floor in time to the music. But check this out: usually the woman was walking backward and the man was walking forward, as they held each other in an embrace. Every now and then you would see a dip that would make you think the woman hit her head on the floor. Sometimes the couple would pause and do a little stutter step and continue without missing a beat. In terms of dress, the men wore beaver hats with a big brim and a long coat, and the ladies were attired in short skirts and high heels. - By Herb Kent (Legendary Chicago DJ and witness to the evolution of stepping.)
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    • 1990 World's Largest Steppers Contest (unspecified exact date)(1st)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
      Location: Westin Hotel on N. Michigan Ave & Walton in Chicago
      1st Place Marzette Griffith & Jessica "Dimples" Cheatem
      2nd Place Lil' Alfred & Jannice Robertson
      (These couples tied for 1st place and then had a dance off which gave the prize to Marzette & Dimples. In the dance off, these couples actually had to switch partners.)
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
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1991

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    • 1991 World's Largest Steppers Contest (unspecified exact date)(2nd)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
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      Original Category
      1st Place Gregory Adrow & Cynthia Shanks
      2nd Place Terrance Alexander & Marguett “Jett” Coleman
      3rd Place John Muldrew & Evaughn Muldrew
      3rd Place Mike (The Notations) & Carroll (Luther Gage's current wife)
      Freestyle Category
      1st Place Willie "Casper" Perry & Cleopatra "Cleo" Wilson
      2nd Place Lil' Alfred & Jannice Robertson
      3rd Place Tyrone "Ty Skippy" Winfield & Damita Brown
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
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1992

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    • Friday September 4, 1992
      1992 World's Largest Steppers Contest  (3rd)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
      Location: Sheridan City Front Center
      Original Category
      2nd Place Greg Adrow & Cynthia Shanks
      Freestyle Category
      1st Place Willie "Casper" Perry & Cleopatra "Cleo" Wilson
      2nd Place Rock & Sherry Hutson
      3rd Place "Shorty" Ed & Damita Brown
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
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1993

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    • 1993 World's Largest Steppers Contest (unspecified exact date)(4th)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
      Location:
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      1st Place Gregory Adrow & Cynthia Shanks (tie for first after next day recount)
      1st Place Marzette Griffith & Jessica "Dimples" Cheatem
      3rd Place Tony Dow & Darlinda Russell
      Freestyle Category
      1st Place Willie "Casper" Perry & Cleopatra "Cleo" Wilson
      2nd Place Rock & Sherry Hutson
      3rd Place Morris Hunt & Carmen Hunt
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
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1994

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    • 1994 World's Largest Steppers Contest (unspecified exact date)(5th)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
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      1st Place Stephan Alexander & Kimberly Coleman
      2nd Place Keith Hubbard & Toi Salter
      3rd Place Lionel Tally & Lillian Davis
      4th - #33 – James “Pete” Frazier & Darlinda Russell
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      1st Place Michael “Weasel” Manney & Suzette McNeal
      2nd Place Tyrone Austin & Tori Austin
      3rd Place "Freestyle" James Harris & Cleopatra “Cleo” Wilson
      4th Place Ronald Jackson & Jacqueline Walker
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
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1995

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    • 1995 World's Largest Steppers Contest (unspecified exact date)(6th)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
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      1st Place George "Macaroini" Garnes & Sylvia Miller
      2nd Place - "Steppin'" Greg Thompson & Maddy B.
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      1st Place Tyrone "Ty Skippy" Winfield & Celeste Sutton
      2nd Place Willie "Casper" Perry & Rocsi
      3rd Place Calvin "Cubby" & ?
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
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1996

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    • Friday May 17, 1996
      Razz-Ma-Tazz Club Matteson, IL First Steppers Club established in Chicago South Suburbs by DJ's Shaun Szymborski and Markie Bee and Club Manager Dan Barbetta.
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    • Saturday June 15, 1996
      Razz-Ma-Tazz Club Matteson, IL Second night of Stepping added to club schedule.
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    • 1996 World's Largest Steppers Contest (unspecified exact date)(7th)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
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      1st Place Tony Dow & Darlinda Russell
      2nd Place "Unique" Maurice Turner & Lil’ Punkin’
      3rd – Royce Banks & Charnice Simmons
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      Willie "Casper" Perry & Cleopatra "Cleo" Wilson
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
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    • November 1996
      The Majestic Gents Organization was founded by James (Pete) Frazier in 1996. The Majestic Gents is a organization that provide entertainment in the African American community and around the world to promote Black awareness, and education opportunity. - From www.majesticgents.net
      The Majestic Gents was founded in the year 1996 in the month of November to be exact by Pete Frazier ( formerly of Black Tie ), Lionel Tally ( formerly of Black Tie ), Keith Hubbard, Curtis Jackson and Daniel Land all the original members and founding fathers of the Majestic Gents, they hosted their first set in conjunction with the High Steppers out of Sarah J's, including Ice Ray, Claudell Jackson and other members of that organization. The original Sweethearts was Dimples, Theresa and Linda Frazier. - Information Provided by Daniel Land
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1997

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    • 1997 World's Largest Steppers Contest (unspecified exact date)(8th)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
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      39 & Under Category
      1st Place "Unique" Maurice Turner & Tina Moore
      2nd Place Anthony “Tic Man” Allen & Charnice Simmons
      Trio Category
      1st Place "Unique" Maurice Turner, Charnice Simmons, & Tina Moore
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      1st Place Willie "Casper" Perry & Cleopatra "Cleo" Wilson
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
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    • September 19, 1998
      1998 World's Largest Steppers Contest (9th)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
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      21 – 34 Category
      1st Place Andre "Dre" Blackwell & Lynn Hutson
      2nd Place Anthony “Tic Man” Allen & Charnice Simmons
      3rd Place "Unique" Maurice Turner & Tina Wilson
      35 & Over Category
      1st Place Kim Bowie & Freda
      2nd Place George “Macaroni” Garnes & Sylvia Miller
      3rd Place James “Pete” Frazier & Jackie Shields
      Freestyle Category
      1st Place Willie "Casper" Perry & Cleopatra "Cleo" Wilson
      Trio Category
      1st Place Renard “Herk” Williams, Lola Harding, Charlsie Griffen*
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
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1999

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    • (unspecified date) 1999
      The first original member of the Majestic Gents to leave the Majestic Gents to start an internet and web design company was Daniel Land in the year 1999. He returned for a brief period two years later only to leave again after one (unspecified) event. - Information Provided by Daniel Land
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    • September 25, 1999
      1999 World's Largest Steppers Contest (10th) (View Photos)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
      Location:
      21 – 34 Category
      1st Place "Unique" Maurice Turner & Charnice Simmons
      2nd Place Anthony “Tic Man” Allen & Mundi Griffen
      3rd Place “Slick” Rick McMahon & Dollie Little**
      35 & Over Category
      1st Place Keith Hubbard & Angie Faine
      2nd Place George “Macaroni” Garnes & Sylvia Miller (3 way tie)
      2nd Place James “Pete” Frazier & Jackie Shields*
      2nd Place Darrell Davis & Jessica “Dimples” Cheatem*
      3rd Place Renard "Herk" Williams & Vonda Sloan**
      Trio Category
      1st Place Andre “Dre” Blackwell, Anthony “Tic Man” Allen, & Lynn Hutson
      Freestyle Category
      1st Place Edward “Shorty Ed” & Damita Brown
      2nd Place "Freestyle" James Harris & Debbie Caldwell
      3rd Place Willie “Casper” Perry & Cleopatra “Cleo” Wilson
      Beginners Category
      1st Place Stephan Wipf & Lenora Charles*
      2nd Place Kenneth Hilliard & Sherry Getts*
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
  • October
  • November
    • In August 25, 1999 www.SteppersExpress.com website registered on the internet. In November 1999 Daniel Land uploaded the first pages of www.SteppersExpress.com. It was the first dynamic and interactive steppers website, including steppers video and steppers animations displaying the basic 6 and 8 counts.
      - Sources - Daniel Land and the internet whois database
  • December

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2000

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
    • September 30, 2000
      2000 World's Largest Steppers Contest (11th)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
      Location:
      Master’s Category Winners "Unique" Maurice Turner & Tina Moore
      39 & Under Category Winners Darrell Roberts & "Lady" Margaret Fisher
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
  • October
  • November
  • December
     

2001

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
    • December 1, 2001
      2001 World's Largest Steppers Contest (12th)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
      Location:
      39 & Under Category
      1st Place Maurice Turner & Lola Harding
      2nd Place “Westside” Michael Bush & Alexis Carroll-Bush
      3rd Place Anthony “Tic Man” Allen & Angie Faine
      40 & Over Winners Kim Bowie & Freda
      Trio Category Winners Shanelle Martin, Kelli Rockwell, & Arlicia “Sha” Johnson
      Freestyle Category Winners "Freestyle" James Harris & Cleo Wilson (View Photo)
      Beginners Category
      1st Place Terrance Pratt & LaShonda Gayle
      2nd Place Jamille & Lynette “Nette” Sapp
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)

2002

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
    • 2002 World's Largest Steppers Contest (13th)
      The Worlds Largest Steppers Contest was hosted by Merry Green of Merry Green productions and V-103 from 1990 to 2002
      Location:
      Original Category Only (No Age Groups This Year)
      1st Place Dawud Shareef and Lisa Satterfield
      2nd Place “Westside” Michael Bush & Alexis Carroll-Bush
      3rd Place Andre “Dre” Blackwell & “Lady” Margaret Fisher
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
  • October
  • November
  • December

2003

  • January
    • 2003 (unspecified exact date)
      Step in the Name of Love (remix) is the title of a number-one R&B single by singer R. Kelly which can be found on the 2003 album "Chocolate Factory". The original "Step In The Name Of Love", which is on the 2002 EP, "Loveland", spoke of a dance style initially created in Chicago called "stepping". That dance, and the music associated with it, was heavily featured on Disc 1 of his 2004 dual-disc, "Happy People/U Saved Me". This song became the impromptu "anthem" for steppers and the dance. - Source From Wikipedia
    • 2003 (Exact Date Unspecified)
      Andre Blackwell (Dre & Company), Brian "Steppin' B" Patterson, & Terrance Pratt (Chistepper.com) become the first all male Trio to win a major Steppin' contest. Dan Land owner and founder of DanLanProductions is the owner and producer of the footage from that event and the first to tape and capture on electronic media the first all male trio winners. - Source Daniel Land
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
    • July 2003
      Arlicia "Sha" Johnson and Andre "Dre" Blackwell won 1st place in 3G's Contest
  • August
    • August 2, 2003
      Steppers Compete 2003
      Promoter: Angie Faine
      Sponsor: Eyes Have Not Seen
      Andre Blackwell (Dre & Company), Brian "Steppin' B" Patterson, & Terrance Pratt (Chistepper.com) become the first all male Trio to win a major Steppin' contest.
      Andre Blackwell and Arlicia Johnson 1st Place for 39 and Under Category
      Gary Riley and Keisha Riece win the beginners and are later stripped of the title due to inaccurate claims that they were not actually Beginners Category. (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt
      ChiSteppers.Com) See Photos
  • September
  • October
    • October 19, 2003
      www.Learn2step.com website registered on the internet. Dan Land was the original webmaster of this site. - Sources - Daniel Land and the internet whois database
  • November
    • November 2003
      Damone Hodges/Malik Smith Brings Stepping to the Bay Area (Oakland, California) by way of M.A.K 3 Dance Club
      Damone Hodges Called Dan Land in November 03, asked him about Stepping in California. He put me in contact with Dave Maxx, Dave flies to Oakland for Oakland's very 1st workshop in November 03. Dave Maxx would fly to Oakland once a month for 5months for ongoing instructions. Submitted by: Damone Hodges
  • December

2004

  • January
    • January 26, 2004 www.BnJs-Razz.Net Steppers Club web site established - Source Markie Bee
       
    • The first Milwaukee Largest was held in 2004 at ARJ's hosted by MSBU (unspecified exact date).
      Dan Land filmed this event and sub contracted Marky G as the second camera man. It was at this event that Dan Land use the style of up close prosumer camera shots of steppers in action to capture the "true essence" of the dance. Later, it would become common for others to use this style at steppers events to capture contest and competitions. - Submitted by Daniel Land
  • February
    • February 14, 2004
      www.BnJs-Razz.Net
      website registered on the internet. - Source Internet whois registration database and Markie Bee
  • March
    • March 2004
      Damone/Malik flies to Chicago for inservice training and offically joins M.A.K 3 Dance Club, Becoming the 1st and only certified by M.A.K. 3 as instructors in Northern California to teach the fundamentals and principles of Chicago Style Stepping. Submitted By: Damone Hodges
  • April
  • May
  • June
    • June 25, 2004
      Cynthia Bean's SteppinCrew Weekly Newsletter established on Yahoo - Source Yahoo Groups
    • June, 2004
      Inside Steppin’ Magazine premiere issue hit the stands in June, 2004 by publisher J.V. Cook
      Background Information: Having grown up in the Chicago metropolitan area, J.V. grew up with Steppin’. Consequently when the current resurgence of its popularity caught JV’s attention, he decided a publication would assist in spreading the dance craze. Inside Steppin’ has also brought together many Stepper’s organizations, instructors and web masters from different parts of the country.  Obtained from J.V. Cook
  • July
  • August
    • August 2004
      D/M EVENTS throws first steppers set. (Kimball's Carnival) Submitted By: Damone Hodges
  • September (unspecified exact date)
    • 2004 World's Largest Steppers Contest (14th)
      Location:
      39 & Under Category
      1st Place – "Unique" Maurice Turner & Hope Tolbert
      1st Place – Dave Maxx & Tonya “Tee Tee” Nash
      2nd Place – Darrin Ulmer & Latoria “Tori” Williams
      3rd Place – Brian “Steppin’ B” Patterson & Vicki
      40 & Over Category
      1st Place – Tyrone “Ty Skippy” Winfield & Celeste Sutton
      2nd Place – James Harris & Cleo Wilson
      3rd Place – Renard "Herk" Williams & Marguette "Jett" Coleman
      Trio Category Winners Darrin Ulmer, Latoria “Tori” Williams, Kathy Fussell
      Beginners Category Winners Anthony “Tony” Hicks & Tamika Dulaney
      (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt ChiSteppers.Com)
  • October
    • October 10, 2004 www.steppersusa.com web site established and website registered on the internet. - Source Internet whois registration database and Markie Bee
  • November
  • December
    • December 19, 2004
      www.clubsteppin.com registered on the internet. Dan Land original webmaster - Sources - Daniel Land and the internet whois database
      (Unspecified exact date)
      Dan Land was the webmaster that first programmed the first internet steppers radio station at www.clubsteppin.com featuring Lamont Watts. Sources - Daniel Land

2005

  • January
    • The second Milwaukee Largest was in 2005 hosted at Milwaukee's club ARJ's (unspecified exact date). Sources - Daniel Land
    • January 27, 2005 www.SteppinB.com website registered on the internet. Dan Land original webmaster - Sources - Daniel Land and the internet whois database
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
    • 7/23/2005
      The Internets first live steppers Podcast's from The Razz Ma Tazz on www.BnJs-Razz.Net Several of those Podcast's featuring Herb Kent can be heard on this site. (Click Here to Listen)
    • August 2005
      D/M Events Throws 2nd annual set.(Lucre Lounge) Submitted By: Damone Hodges
  • September
    • September 2005 (unspecified exact date)
      2005 World's Largest Steppers Contest (15th)
      Location:
      39 & Under Category Winners
      1st Place – Andre “Dre” Blackwell & “Lady” Margaret Fisher
      2nd Place - Dominique Robinson & Shareda Newbern
      3rd Place - Kenneth Amorio & Lou Kimborough
      40 & Over Category Winners
      1st Place - George “Macaroni” Garnes & Sylvia
      2nd Place – Tony Dow & Dominique Dow
      3rd Place - Tim "Timriffic" Alexander & Yvette O’Donnell
      Trio Category Winners Andre “Dre” Blackwel, Brian “Steppin’ B” Patterson, & Dave “Maxx”
      Walkers Category Winners “Magic” Michael Thomas & Tina Wilson
      Beginners Category Winners Nate Powell & Ameenah Rashid (Information Courtesy of Terrance Pratt
      ChiSteppers.Com)
  • October
  • November
  • December
    • December 13, 2005
      www.DreandCompany.com website registered on the internet. Dan Land original webmaster - Sources - Daniel Land and the internet whois database
    • December 23, 2005
      www.artisticmotions.com (now defunct) registered on the internet. Dan Land original webmaster - Sources - Daniel Land and the internet whois database

2006

  • January
    • January 13 to 16th 2006
      Steppin' to King's Dream Weekend
      Club Hall of Fame (inside Hollywood Park Casino) Inglewood, CA
      Steppers Contest Winners
      1. Timothy Alexander & Yvette O'Donnell $1000 (he went up there and won that money)
      2. Anthony Allen (Tic Man) & Ameenah Rashid
      3. Calvin Jarrett (Tabu) & Mercedes Perry 
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • February
  • March
    • March 1, 2006
      Terrance Pratt and Andre "Dre" Blackwell (Dre & Company) are featured in Sister 2 Sister Magazine after performing on the National Anthem on HBO with R. Kelly. Terrance Pratt is credited with teaching S2S magazine owner Jamie Foster Brown how to step. (Courtesy of Terrance Pratt
      ChiSteppers.Com) See Article
  • April
    • April 1, 2006
      Grand Midwest Steppers Battle III Contest
      The Lithuanian Hall in Rockford, IL
      1st Place - Feo Duncan/Candace Hinton
      2nd Place - Kirk & Sabrina White
      3rd Place - Gary McGinnis/Debvina Gunn
      Beginners - Cornelius & Myoshi Sturkey, Chicago, IL (found on www.dbjproductions.com
      )
    • April 8, 2006
      www.Chistepper.com, Steppin's first daily news website is created by founder, Terrance Pratt.
    • April 18, 2006
      www.Chistepper.com website registered on the internet. - Source Internet whois registration database
    • April 11, 2006
      LooseShoes Steppers Contest Preliminary held at 3-G's Club in Dolton, IL (View Photo Album)
  • May
    • May 24, 2006
      The first 'Chicago Style' Stepper Set was held in Memphis, TN and was hosted by Ms Stephanie Hollamon, CEO, 21st Century Productions (Submitted by Ms Stephanie Hollamon)
  • June
    • June 10, 2006
      MSBU's Milwaukee's Largest Stepper's Contest
      Location ARJ's Milwaukee, WI
      Contest Winners
      Beginners:
      1st Place: Darice Goodwin & Dwain Saulsberry, Chicago
      2nd Place: Peggy Hiebing & Joe Lucchesi, Milwaukee
      40 & Up:
      1st Place: L.C. Henderson & Tabitha Williams, Chicago
      2nd Place: Easy & Joney Alcorn Gary, Indiana
      Original:
      1st Place: Anthony "Tic Man" Allen & Shareda Newbern, Chicago
      2nd Place: Johnny King & Sharisse Lucas, Milwaukee
      3rd Place: Michael & Alexis Bush, Chicago
  • July
    • July 1, 2006
      Razz-Ma-Tazz Club in Matteson, IL Closes it's Doors
      The steppers set at the Razz was the longest continuously running steppers set in the far south suburbs of Chicago.
    • July 25, 2006
      Contest Finals at 3-Gs Club in Dolton, IL
      1st place winners Anthony (Tyk Myn) Allen/Rosa Douglas
      2nd place winners Micheal Bush/Channa
      3rd place winners Malik Swanigan/Darice Goodwin
  • August
    • August 2006
      D/M throws 3rd annual set. (Shades of Brown/Linen Life) Submitted By: Damone Hodges
    • August 6, 2006
      Stepping Comes to Memphis, TN
      The first 'Chicago Style' Steppin' Class is taught in Memphis, TN by April Grant of Chicago, Illinois at Orange Mound Community Center. Submitted By: April Grant
  • September
    • September 30, 2006
      World's Largest Steppers Contest (16th)
      Hyatt Regency Chicago
      Beginners Category Winners Joe Luishi & Peggy Hiebing
      Original 39 & Under Category (Three places awarded)
      1st Place Anthony “Tic Man” Allen & Danielle Moore
      2nd Place Kenneth Amorio & Lou Kimborough
      3rd Place Dave Maxx & Channa Turner
      Original 40 & Over Category (Three places awarded)
      1st Place Mike Bush & Alexis Carroll-Bush
      2nd Place Tedarryl Taylor & Montreal Hudson
      3rd Place Timothy Alexander & Yvette O’Donnell
      Trio Category Winners Anthony “Tic Man” Allen, Danielle Moore, Shareda Newbern
      Walkers Category Winners Adrian Haywood & Diana Haywood
      Source: www.wlscontest.com
  • October
  • November
  • December

2007

  • January
    • January 2007
      January 12 to January 15, 2007
      Steppin' to King's Dream Weekend
      Club Hall of Fame (inside Hollywood Park Casino) Inglewood, CA
      Steppers Contest Winners
      Beginners: Carl Kizine & Karen Weaver of Los Angeles
      Advanced: Frank Wondrasek & Shareda Newbern of Chicago.
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Stylistic Steppers, LLC website www.stylisticsteppers.com launched.
    • January 14, 2007
      Silky Smooth Steppers, Inc. Formed by Dominique Robinson, Monique Salter, and Charnia "LeLe" Travis.
    • January 2007
      Birth of NSAAB Organization
      The National Association Of Steppers Advisory Board is an organization founded by Steppers with express intent of establishing best practice guidelines for our community and its business relations in ways that will lead to it being recognized as a National Dance Art Form. Source: NSAAB
  • February
    • February 12, 2007
      www.desertsteppersconnection.com website registered on the internet. Dan Land Webmaster - Source Internet whois registration database and Daniel Land
  • March
    • Sunday, March 11, 2007
      Inside Steppin’ Magazine sponsored the Inside Steppin’ Awards. Promoters, organizations, vendors, DJ’s, instructors, web sites and venues were honored. The event was well attended and everyone appreciated being recognized for their contribution to the Stepper’s lifestyle.  Contributed by J.V. Cook
    • March-October 2007
      5 Public Informational Meetings were held some of those in attendance were: Ken Watkins National Steppers Society, The Dancetts, Don Vic, Lamont Watts Club Steppin, Some of those that were spoken to directly and favored the idea but weren't sure where to begin or my motivations as the organization founder Mary, Yvonne P. Dimples, Margette Coleman, Darrlyl Davis, Terrence Pratt, Moe, Anthony Allen, Margrette, Dave Lomaxx, Pete Frazier, Claudell Jackson, Lolitta Cobbs, New Negro Magazine, Kieth Hubbard I name these people as members of the community who spoke favorably of the idea and are in favor of action with regard to improving the state of business affairs for instruction, contests and for doing business in the Steppers Community. Source: NSAAB
    • March 28, 2007
      Instructing in Florida since 2005, Stylistic Steppers, LLC was officially established 3-28-2007
    • March 31, 2007
      Press Release From March 2007
      CONTACT: Gabriela Long, info@taviette.com 612-377-5021 612-377-5021
      Taviette Films Presents Perspectives on Steppin’
      MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.—Taviette Films is proud to present a free showing of the international film premiere of Perspectives on Steppin’. The first ever public showing is set for Sat. March 31 at 7:30 pm at the Zuhrah Event Center, 2540 Park Ave. S. Minneapolis.
      The event is free and open to the public. Perspectives of Steppin’ explores the dress, attitude and personal outlooks on steppin’, a form of dance rooted in African-American culture.
      Independent film producer Gabriela Long took on the project after becoming involved in the African-American community and learning how underrepresented it is. "I was mesmerized by the dancing," Long said. "It captures so much of the black American community’s heart and I had never heard of it."
      Long began actively producing films in the late 90’s. To date, Long’s productions include: Katie Strand, Da Family, Jennifer Chilstrom, This Room with No Mirrors, and In the Year of the Lover. A long-time artist, Long recognizes the value of bringing a voice to an art form that is often overlooked. "Like any art form, I felt like it had very little attention," Long said. "It’s so aesthetically pleasing that I was surprised mainstream culture did not know more about it. The film focuses on the aesthetics of the dance." A trailer of the film will be available at www.taviette.com  prior to the premiere. Taviette Film Productions was established in 1999 by independent filmmaker, Gabriela Long. The company is committed to documenting stories of those who leave a legacy of their own making. The company specializes in autobiographical and biographical short documentary films. In addition to independent documentary films and privately commissioned projects, Taviette Film Productions contracts with other select production companies and artists as a still photographer or director in genres such as short films, music videos and art videos. Taviette Film Productions is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • April
    • April 2007
      www.silkysmoothsteppersinc.com web site established
    • April 2007
      Rockford, IL Grand Midwest Steppers Battle 2007
      Original
      1st Place - Kirk & Sebrina White, Chicago
      2nd Place - Feo Duncan & Candace Hinton, Flint, MI
      3rd Place - Matthew McCuller & Leila Kline, Cleveland
      Beginners
      Alfred Johnson & Nichole Miller, Milwaukee 1st Place
      Terry Marable & Della Bond, Milwaukee, 2nd Place
      Trio
      Kirk & Sebrina White, Chicago & Vicki Henning, Milwaukee 1st place
    • April 25, 2007
      Steppin' Into School District of Palm Beach, Florida
      The Stylistic Steppers, LLC (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida) classroom curriculum approved by the School Board of Palm Beach, Florida which allowed them to secure contracts to instruct the Art of Steppin' to middle school students throughout the county through the Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Out of School/After school Program. Submitted by www.stylisticsteppers.com
  • May
  • June
  • July
    • July 12, 2008
      Gentlemen of Ballroom Second Cleveland Steppers' Ball Cleveland, OH steppers contest, winner take all. Smoke and Rose were first place winners. Submitted by: Rose Douglass
  • August
    • August 25, 2007
      Milwaukee's Largest Stepper's Contest
      Location: Bradleys, Brown Deer, WI
      Originals:
      1st Place, Feo & Candace Flint, MI
      2nd Place, Westside Mike & Alexis Chicago
      3rd Place, Alfred & Vicki Henning Milwaukee
      Beginners: Terry & Candice Milwaukee
      Free Style: Kirk & Sebrina White Chicago
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com and
      www.wlscontest.com
    • August 2007
      D/M throws 4th annual set. (Shades of Brown 2) Midtown Brown. Submitted By: Damone Hodges
  • September
    • September 22, 2007
      World's Largest Steppers Contest (17th)
      Willow Brook Ballroom
      First Place Beginners Category Winners Karl Lerma & Tiffany Smith-Thomas (photos)
      First Place Winners Out-of-town Category Daryl Tillery & Michelle McDaniel (Oakland, CA) (photos)
      Second Place Winners Out-of-town Category Al Hartridge & Tamara Lloyd (LA Calif)
      First Place 40 & Over Category Winners Easy Allcorn & Joney Allcorn (photos)
      Second Place 40 & Over Category Winners Adrian Haywood & Diana Haywood
      Third Place 40 & Over Category Winners Timothy Alexander & Yvette O’Donnell
      First Place Original New Skool Category Winners Michael Bush & Alexis Carroll-Bush (photos)
      Second Place Original New Skool Category Winners Anthony Allen & Monique Salter
      Third Place Original New Skool Category Winners Kirk White & Sebrina White
      First Place Walkers Category Adrian Haywood & Diana Haywood (photos)
      First Place Trio Category Anthony Allen, Danielle Moore, Monique Salter (photos)
      The 2007 contest was the first time the contest was hosted at Willow Brook Ballroom.
      Source: www.wlscontest.com
    • September-October 2007
      The NSAAB Focused on Instructor Training directly with a lack of local volunteers for its board. 3 Trainees in Chicago and 7 trainees in New York Began the process to become the first Certified Instructor Assistants.
      1 was the first trainee to place in a largely held competition. Source: NSAAB
  • October
    • October 16, 2007
      The MidSouth Steppers Classes Started in Memphis, TN. Founder - Valerie Morman
  • November
    • November 2008
      Interest nationwide peaks with instructor certification and others now offer training programs though there is still no accrediting agency and NSAAB support is at its same with 1 founder and only its candidates for training in various cities and those waiting to see who will support and or join the organization. Source: NSAAB
  • December
    • December 9, 2007
      History of Stepping Project Started 
    • December 26, 2007
      www.stepchi.com Web site Registered on the internet - Source Internet whois registration database

2008

  • January
    • January 1, 2008
      1st Annual Chicago's Largest Steppers Contest
      Promoted by Steppin' Luther and Kim Bowie
      Location: Lexington House, Hickory Hills, IL
      First Place Ta Boo and Annette
      Second Place Tykmyn and Charnice
      Third Place Westside Mike and Alexis
      Second and third were decided by a dance off. Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • January 17,18,19,20, 2008
      Steppin' 2 Kings Dream 3 Weekend in Los Angeles CA
      Contest results
      Friday Night's "May I Have Your Pin" Contest winner was Robert Coleman of Los Angeles with 41 pins.
      Saturday Night's Grab Bag City Spotlight contest winners were Sherry Gordon of Detroit and Greg Rashid of Cleveland.
      Sunday Night's Roll Call Contest Winners were Cleveland.
      Sunday's Stepper's Contest Winners were: Beginner Category: John Jenkins of Winston-Salem, NC (14 yrs old) and Nikki Heidelberg of Los Angeles.
      Advanced Category: Marvin White and Robin Summerrise of Chicago. Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • January 29, 2008
      New York Steppers Completed the first level of NSAAB training certification a total of 7 instructors Source: NSAAB
  • February
  • March
    • Friday March 21, 2008
      2nd Annual Desert Steppers Ball Host Hotel: Crowne Plaza, Phoenix, AZ
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday March 29, 2008
      A True Steppers Connection 3rd Yr. Anniversary
      His & Hers Productions 2nd Year Anniversary
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • April
    • Saturday April 5, 2008
      Chaz Entertainment Group First annual Mid-South Steppers Ball $1000 Steppers Contest Memphis, TN
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Sunday April 6, 2008
      Strictly Steppers Hillside IL Winner take all Trio Contest
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday April 26, 2008
      Paradise Productions 15 Year Anniversary Chicago, IL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • May
    • Saturday, May 10, 2008
      The Silver Slippers 4th Anniversary Chicago, IL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Friday May 16, 2008
      Las Vegas Steppers Club and City of North Las Vegas $3000 Steppin' Competition Las Vegas NV
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday May 17, 2008
      Steady Steppers 5th Year Anniversary & Family Reunion Detroit MI
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Friday May 23, 2008
      9th Annual Dance Convention 2008 (May 23, 24, 25, 2008) Lauderdale, FL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • June
    • Friday June 6, 2008
      Fourth Annual White Party Weekend Detroit MI
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com

      Friday June 20 2008
      1GSteppers First Annual Juneteenth Steppers Ball Dallas Texas
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Friday June 27, 2008
      1st Annual Seven Cities Steppers Festival Weekend Newport News, VA
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • July
    • Friday, July 4, 2008
      Metropolitan Steppers Steppers Ball & Workshops Weekend Arlington, VA
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Thursday July 10, 2008
      Club D'Elegance Steppers Contest Finals Dolton, IL
      Winners Smoke and Rhonda (Winner take all)
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Friday July 11, 2008
      Jam Entertainment Orbies Steppers Contest Finals Hammond, IN
      Westside Mike & Alexis first place
      Swan & Sunshine second Place
      Carlos and Sharida third place
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com

      Stepping Across America Contest Semi Finals Detroit MI
      The contest ended up being Cancelled due to lack of contestants
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com

      Gentlemen of Ballroom Second Cleveland Steppers' Ball Cleveland, OH
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Friday, July 18, 2008
      WTLC, 106.7FM Steppin' Across America Indianapolis IN
      The contest ended up being Cancelled due to lack of contestants
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday July 19, 2008
      Step On Unlimited 2nd Anniversary Inglewood CA
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday July 26, 2008
      5th Avenue Productions 2nd Year Anniversary Joliet, IL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • August
    • Saturday August 2, 2008
      You 2 Productions 1 Year Anniversary Chicago, IL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com


      1st Annual Steppers and Swing Out Contest! $12,000 Cash Give Away Baton Rouge, LA
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Friday August 22, 2008
      4th Annual Steppin in Shades of Brown Oakland CA
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Sunday August 24, 2008
      Chicago Original Style Steppers First Annual BBQ Grove Chicago, IL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Thursday August 28, 2008
      Atlanta's 9th Annual Black + White Steppers Ball '08 Atlanta GA
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday September 6, 2008
      2nd Pre-Annual Chicago's Largest Steppin' Set and $1000 Stepping Contest Hickory Hills, IL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Sunday September 7, 2008
      Strictly Steppers 2nd Annual Honorary Member Steppers Set Steppin in Shades of Red Hillside IL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • September
    • September 20, 2008 18th World's Largest Steppers Contest held at the Willow Brook Grand Ballroom in Willow Springs, IL Promoter: Majestic Gents (View Contest Photos)
      Beginners Category
      1st - Jay Williams & Ann Williams (Disqualified)
      Jamie Graham & Tanisha Austin
      Out-of-Town Category
      1st - Drewry Alexander and Sherri Gordon
      2nd - James Pacely and Lakeesha Anderson
      Original 40 & Over Category
      1st - Ken Hilliard and Yvette O'Donnell
      2nd - Darren Ulmer & Tori Williams
      3rd - Royce Banks & Cheryl Powe
      Walkers Category
      1st Magic Mike Thomas & Patina Wilson
      Original New Skool Category
      1st - Anthony "Tyk Myn" Allen and Lady Margaret Fisher
      2nd - Westside Michael Bush & Alexis Bush
      3rd - George "G. Porgie" and Tanya "Tee Tee" Nash
      Trio Category
      1st - Anthony "Tyk Myn" Allen, Lady Margaret Fisher, & Candace Hinton
      Source: www.wlscontest.com
  • October
    • October 3, 2008
      University Golf Club 2nd Year Anniversary University Park, IL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • October 10 - 12, 2008
      Best of Both worlds Dance Extravaganza, Ellicott City, MD
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • November
    • November 21, 2008
      GI Steppers first steppers set at the Palace in Gary IN
    • November 28, 29, 30, 2008
      1st Annual Chicago Steppers Convention in Chicago, IL
      The Majestic Gents, VIP Productions, and Dreamgirls successfully came together and created a three day weekend of dancing and workshops in Willow Springs, IL, Tinley Park IL, and Burbank, IL This was a first in Chicago. Source CSCSteps.Com
    • November 28, 2008
      Majestic Gents 11th Anniversary Source CSCSteps.Com
  • December
    • December 4, 2008
      Instructor Certification in Boston
      Steppers of Boston completed the first level of NSAAB training certification a total of 4 instructors. Source: Scott Freeman

2009

  • January
    • January 15, 2009
      Steppin To Kings Dream 4 4th Annual Steppin to King's Dream and Steppin 4 A Dream 2009 events both start in Los Angeles, CA
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Tuesday January 20, 2009
      Presidential Inauguration Steppers Parties held across the country as Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • January 23, 2009
      'Smooth Steppers of Memphis' was born as a result of a concerted effort of 21st Century Productions and Ms April Grant (Submitted by: Ms April Grant)
    • Friday January 30, 2009
      Them Steppin Kat's 1 Year Anniversary Las Vegas, NV
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • February
    • Thursday February 12, 2009
      Florida's 1st Annual Chocolate Ball Inspirational Steppers Club Hollywood, FL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday February 14, 2009
      The Milwaukee Boppers 10 year Anniversary Milwaukee, WI
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
      Common Ground
      5th Annual Red and White Ball Indianapolis, IN
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Thursday February 19, 2009
      2nd Annual "Celebrating Our Heritage Extravaganza" Atlanta GA
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday, February 21, 2009
      Miltown Smooth Steppers 1 Year Anniversary Milwaukee, WI
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • March
    • Friday March 6, 2009
      First Friday at the Razz Ma Tazz signals the re-opening of the legendary South Suburban club.
      Source: DJ Raphael
    • Sunday March 29, 2009
      Klubb Karma 4th Year Anniversary Harvey, IL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • April
    • Friday April 10, 2009
      Elite Firemen Celebrate their 3rd Anniversary
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday April 25, 2009
      I Love Steppin.com Celebrates the One Year Anniversary of it's steppers set
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • May
    • May 15 - 17, 2009
      1st Annual Upper Midwest Steppers Ball Twin cities Steppers Assn.
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday, May 16, 2009
      1st Annual Spring Fling Steady Steppers Las Vegas
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • May 28 - 31, 2009
      Strictly Steppers 1st National Steppers Convention
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • June
    • June 18-21, 2008
      2
      nd Annual Juneteenth Steppers Ball Thursday - OneG Steppers
      Various Locations Dallas, TX
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday June 20, 2009
      Fathers Day & 4th Anniversary Celebration
      Smooth Style Steppers Chicago, IL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • June 26 - 28, 2009
      Montgomery Steppers
      Third annual White Party Weekend
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • July
    • Friday July 10, 2009
      3rd Annual Cleveland Steppers Ball
      Gentlemen of Ballroom Cleveland, OH
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Friday July 10, 2009
      1yr Anniversary Celebration Orange County Stylistic Steppers
      Club Status Orlando, FL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • July 24, 25, 26, 2009
      Step On Unlimited
      Three Year Anniversary Los Angeles CA
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • August
    • Friday August 14, 2009
      4th Year Anniversary
      Girlfriend Productions Burbank, IL
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • September
    • Saturday September 19, 2009
      The 19th Annual 2009 World's Largest Steppers Contest Was Held At The Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom in Chicago
      Announced winners are:
      Beginners
      1st Place Tchaas Muter & Nirrisa
      2nd Place Jerome Montgomery & Michelle Porter
      3rd Place Sharvin Whitted & Rosalyn Brown
      Out Of Towner's
      1st Place Reese & Tricia
      2nd Place Jamie & Daniel
      3rd Place Damone & Shakira
      Org. 40 & Up
      1st Place Gregory & Jackie
      2nd Place Easy & Joney
      3rd Place Was A Tie Ken & Yvette, Danny & Cheryl Powe
      Masters 1st Place Only
      Adrain Haywood & Diana Haywood
      Source www.wlscontest.com
  • October
  • November
  • December

2010

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
    • Saturday May 1, 2010
      DMD Entertainment Steppin Idol Contest Finals Milwaukee, WI
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday May 8, 2010
      So You Think You Can Step Chicago Steppin Contest 2010 Finals Atlanta, GA
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
    • Saturday May 22, 2010
      2nd annual Upper Midwest Steppers Ball Minneapolis, MN
      Source: SteppersUSA.Com
  • June
  • July
  • August
    • Saturday August 14, 2010
      First Annual National Chicago Style Steppers Day event was held in cities across the United States simultaneously making it the largest coordinated steppers event in history.
      Sources: Markie Bee - National Coordinator www.Steppers4Ever.Com
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

 

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