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Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post presents information about Chicago Stepping and showcases a 2009 video and a 2011 video of trio dancing. In this video, the trio is made up of a man dancing with two women. However, Chicago Stepping trio dancing can also be performed by three men or by two men and one woman etc. *
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to these featured dancers. Thanks to the recording artist who is featured in this video and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.
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*Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2022/06/the-chicago-stepping-tradition-of-men.html for some examples of three men Chicago Stepping trio dancing together.
Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/04/chicago-stepping-information-videos.html for Part I of a 2013 pancocojams series on Chicago stepping. The link for Part II is given in that post.
Editor's Note: Chicago Stepping isn't the same as the steppin'[g] that originated with and is still most closely associated with historically Black Greek letter fraternities and sororities.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2: Cheryl (Sugarfoot), Kirk, and Melanie winning Trio
sugarfoot4863, April 27, 2011
INFORMATION ABOUT CHICAGO STEPPING
EXCERPT #1
From http://www.rockcityuniquesteppers.com/id13.html
"A Brief History of Steppin'
Steppin' originated in the 1930's as the Jitterbug. By
the 1960's it was known as the Bop, which evolved into a unique style of its
own called Steppin' – in the city of Chicago. Steppin' developed a phenomenal
era of its own; it is not just a dance but the addictive aura of music, smooth
moves, stylish dress (reminiscent of the 1920s) and the mood of a by-gone era.
Steppin’ is truly a hypnotic work of art and captivates people of all ages and
ethnic groups. As the saying goes: “Steppin' is a way of life.”
The suave rhythm of this dance which incorporates gliding, striding and dipping your partner during the 1950's and 1960's eras, to the popular music of young groups – such as the Temptations and other R&B artists – filtrated the African-American community across the United States. From the fashionable clubs (Peps in Philadelphia, Savoy in Chicago, and now at JT's Bourbon St. in Rockford, IL etc.) to the juke joints (speakeasys), Steppin’ – in the guise of the Jitterbug and the Bop – took root and found acceptance in both Black and White communities.
After the fall of the popular Disco era, the Bop was rejuvenated and became known as Steppin'. The emergence of Steppin’ contests and Steppin' Balls became popular, along with music seemingly reserved for Steppin’. Steppin' swept the nation as a dance that not only depended upon smooth moves and creativity but high fashion (chic dress by both the male and female steppers) to complete its ambiance. Steppin' is as much a part of the African-American community's culture and history as is its music from the early days of Jazz, and Rhythm ‘n Blues up to the current style of Soul and Rap music."...
EXCERPT #2
"What is Stepping?
Stepping is an urban, partnered dance art form that is indigenous to Chicago, Illinois. Steppin’ should not be confused with fraternity and sorority Greek stepping which is very popular on college and university campuses throughout the country.
What are some of the teaching methods of stepping?
For instructional purposes, counting methods (generally 6-count or 8-count) are used to teach synchronized movements during which times partners clasp hands and face each other. Steppin’ is done to smooth sounds of Jazz, Soul, Funk, R&B, or Rap music."...
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THE DISCUSSION THREAD FOR SHOWCASE VIDEO #2
These are only a portion of the comments in that discussion thread that described that dancing.
(Numbers are added for referencing purposes only)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_4KdY-JOCo
2011
1. desuora
"Great dancers, great dance."
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2. webmasterdan
"Wow, I have not watched this one in a while. Still amazing. The actual name of this clip if I remember correct was 'Atlanta Smooth and it was two versions of it'. This was the short version. Don't ask me how I know. LOL Peace!!!!!!"
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3. Betty Williams, 2013
"I love this one, I've been keeping it for a long time. There was another one call "Hot Steppin" that was with it. I lost that one. Bediane"
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4. SacredEarth17
"Effortless!"
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5. DeWanda Evans
"Simply Beautiful"
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6. dadman1957
"Smooth. They look like they enjoyed dancing together."
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2012
"I have searched YouTube and can't find this longer version. Do you know where it is and could you post it? This was absolutely beautiful...flawless. It's always amazed me how some people are good, and then there are those who are outstanding! 'Smooth, indeed they were. Absolutely Awesome!!!"
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7. hazeleyesChicago
"That was HOT! Very cool and smooth trio. They danced so well together."
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8. Anthony Williams
"Damn, that was some smooth dancing, i must say they had their stuff together."
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2013
9. Shay Jackson
"Yyyyyeeeessss they did that so sexy and smooth"
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10. Deborah Sanders
"Flawless is the right word. Incredible too. This guy is truly smooth beyond words. The ladies are simply elegant."
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11. genay33
"This is so smooth. Why don't they show this as a part of our culture rather than that booty shaking mess."
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12. J P
"I agree this here is timeless and the body language is good between them unity and very classy"
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13. Sonja Graves
"Did I just see three people dip at the same time ."
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14. Rosalind Williams
"The coldest dip on the planet 12/14/2017"
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15. Angela, 2020
"@Rosalind Williams Artistry in motion"
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16. Rosiland M
"that was awesome loved it so classy"
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17. Frostgrl681
"This is very elegant."
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18. valambiguous
"Kem is the artist...Find Your Way...is the title of the song."
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19. yolie turner
"This is the stuff right here. They are enjoying the dance, each other, the music and the audience can feel this. No hard super cool faces, just smiles and glowing. He's doing his thing and they are supporting each other. No big show offs and the ladies being used as props. This is stepping at it's finest."
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20. J P, 2020
"Indeed 👍 smooth and classy my people doing their thing"
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21.
"This was absolutely, awesomely BEAUTIFUL! I aspire to be just like them, as graceful and entertaining. Great job!"
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22. deborah sanders
"Can't stop looking at this graceful trio. they move as if they are floating on air. Perfection!"
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2014
23. Althea Hence
"These are the best trio steppers I've seen yet. So smooth and elegant, so many people could learn a lot from ur video, very well done !!"
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24. Felicia Walker-Hoskins
"Cool!"
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25. L
"They're fabulous, love watching them!"
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26. Anthony Ali, 2018
"True playa"
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27. Jeffery Ellison
"Again second to none cool slick"
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28. Shary Armstead
"Amazing trio!"
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29. phire lee
"I wish I could find someone to step with me like this...."
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2015
30. Brooklyn Chayse
"I adore this video from the beginning to the end as well as the song great choice in everyway especially the ladies and the gentleman what a fabulous style of dance so classy and just simply smooth and elegant how nice great work!!.."
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2017
31. Son of Israel
"Yes do the damn Thang"
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32. Rosalind Williams
"I give this trio an A+++"
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33. Rosalind Williams
"This trio is the best of all time"
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34. awomanwonderful
"Killing that trio! Steppers in the house!"
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35. spin4u2
"Very smooth and elegant and they don't really have set rules for dancing with two partners, at least as far as I know, so this performance required a great deal of skill and creativity on the part of the dancers. Beautiful performance ! I loved watching from start to finish!"
36. Therone Dawson
"Now this is smooth."
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37. Charlene Dortch
"He did show love and appreciation for both of those women.. oh my God I fell in love with the trio.."
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38.
"I've watched this video so many times and it never gets old or boring.10/2018:
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39. who's who who
"One of the best trio's I've seen. So classy and smooth."
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40. Regina Deans
"Do your thing Sir?....Yes Ladies come thru😘"
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41. Yolanda Wellmaker
" Well Done Steppers! "
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2019
42. Rita Hendrix
"I was just going through the comments and couldnt believeI hadnt said anything!!!😍😍😍This is soooooooo cool!!! We used to do this in school rec hall BUT We were NEVER this graceful!!! So happy to see culture in motion!❤😍❤🎶😙👍🤗"
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43. Rita Hendrix
"I couldnt believe I hadnt said anything because Ive only watched this at least a couple hundred times😆!"
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2021
44. BF6ct
"Back when stepping was fun and less clickish"
45. Bambi Loketo
"Smooth and chill"
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