Friday, July 30, 2010

Steppin is a social dance which origin includes another African American dance, the Bop. It has started from it's rooted home of Chicago, IL and has spreaded throughout the US even to the UK's London, Britain. It can involve a partnered couple or creative individual doing patterns to a 6 or 8 count beat incorporating various pushes, pulls, turns, and footwork.The genres of music usually include R&B, Neo Soul, Jazz and Rap as well and many others. It can be in different settings from casual local sets to major national black tie affair events. It embraces a smooth, elegant and classy style which steppers have adapted into their fashion and lifestyle.

Whos_Behind_SIUWho's Behind Steppin It Up

I would like to introduce myself to everyone who would like to associate the face with the voice behind Steppin It Up. Professionally I go by Qiana and with associates (because of my middle name) I go by Nikki. I am currently an active stepper on the scene. I promote the dance every opportunity I can as well as some instruction when requested. I decided to start Steppin It Up to add to the promotion and growth of steppin here in L.A. as well as unity.

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L.A.'s Historical Icons...Who Are They?

 

Taking a Look BackBack in July 2009 I called a group of people in the L.A. steppin community who I felt were the influences of growing and uniting stepping here in L.A. including instructors, promoters, and steppers. The initial meeting included: Lana Reid (Lanareid.com), Garry Fields (Celebrity Steppers), and Lonzo Williams (CHOF-Steppin 4 A Dream).

   

5th Annual Steppin 4 A Dream Review

MLK ReviewThis year there was one King Dream event in Los Angeles, Steppin 4 A Dream. It had involved a collective effort of instructors, promoters, and steppers that made it a successful six day event. Wednesday night, was the regular Sexy Wednesdays set held the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month hosted by Class A Productions. I did not attend because I knew I had to save some energy to last me the next five days to come and I didn't want to miss all the the entertainment that was to come with it. Many that had attended said they had a great time and really enjoyed themselves.
   

Steppin It Up Honorees - L.A. Historical Icons

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Terance Jones Steppin It Up’s first interviewee, one of Los Angeles first instructors/ promoters and the first person to establish and build the only dedicated dance studio and social club in L.A. for steppers, Mr. Terance Jones.  
Garry Fields Mr. Garry Fields is a premier stepper, promoter and instructor here in Los Angeles. He was the other half of 2BFC (2 Brothers from Chicago) along with Terance Jones.
Lonzo Williams If you were to ask any stepper who have been steppin at least over two years about a fond memory they have regarding a place where they learned how to step or their first set, there is a very high possibility Hollywood Park Casino would be mentioned. 
Lana Reid This next key person in the history of steppin in L.A. truly has a phenomenal part. If you were to see a group picture of the first eight contributors to the history of steppin in L.A. she would be the only woman in it showing she can hold her own.  

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