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We discuss topics related to learning, dancing, and promoting the growth of Stepping worldwide.  We also cover the culture and popular topics. 

 
Learn Chicago Stepping Online With Help From Our Private Community community contributions Aug 12, 2024

Watching and following a well thought-out course of videos is great, but when you add a support system from a virtual community of like-minded members and the instructor, it supercharges your learning and makes you feel like you belong.

If you are willing to allow your classmates to see your progress (complete with successes and struggles) and receive feedback from the instructor and other...

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How to Get Back on Beat in Chicago Style Stepping chicago step class community contributions ernest williams how to get back on beat teresa madyun Feb 28, 2024

I invited an excellent stepper from Detroit Teresa Madyun to discuss some ideas for getting back on beat when we inevitably get off beat sometimes.

This topic is not something that I've learned in a class.  I imagine that there are not a lot of classes on the topic.  I could be wrong, but in any case I wanted to broach this topic.  This is the beginning of this exploration...

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Mastering the Rhythm: Unleash Your Dance Moves with Chicago Style Stepping Classes Online chicago step class Jan 29, 2024

Get ready to groove your way to mastery with Chicago Style Stepping classes online (also known as Chicago Step classes, Chicago Steppin classes or Chicago Style Steppin classes). Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, these virtual lessons will unlock your potential and channel your inner rhythm.

Chicago Style Stepping, known for its smooth and elegant footwork, is a beloved style...

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Vary Your Timing so You Don't Look Mechanical While Stepping chicago step class community contributions Jan 25, 2024

One of the issues that some new steppers have is dancing mechanically.  What does this mean and how can you avoid it?

In the very beginning it's difficult to avoid.  You are first trying to learn the format of the dance and basic musicality.  You are also learning how to communicate through physical signals and rules that are similar to learning a language. 

Those who have...

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8 Count vs 6 Count vs Bop Chicago Style Stepping community contributions Jan 25, 2024

The Beginning

From the beginning of my stepping career (starting in 2006 I have been trying to figure out the difference between 6-count and 8-count. As I look back at old videos of my beginning, I realize that as a follower, I started with the 1-2 basic starting on the right foot on the down beat like you do for 6-count. We used a modified 6-count. I think it was counted "5-6 step-step-step,...

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