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History of Steppin'

In the words of Dan Lan:

“Steppin is currently one of the most popular African American dance forms in Chicago and the midwest. It is called several names throughout the country, a dance that comes in various forms, operates on many different counts with universal appeal that manifest in almost every African American community in America.

Steppin originated in Chicago's African American community as a dance formerly referred to as the BOP, a smooth calm dance of striding, gliding, dipping, and dabbing to music by popular African American big bands and singing groups during the late 50's and early 60's.

Steppin is serious. Its history. Steppin is like an old landmark. Its Chicago tradition, its Jazz, Blues, Hip Hop, Funk, R&B, and all the arts entwined. Steppin is a universal dance. It is the social history of Chicago's African American social life. Its the Jazz of Ballroom dancing. It is in fact, African American Social History communicated through dance.

Steppin is something that should be respected, preserved, and held with high regard for its presence and longevity. Steppin was not built on individuals and personalities. It was built from generations, individuals and personalities. It is not a contest, fancy clothing, and attitudes. Its history and should be treated as history. It is tradition, history, art form, culture, lifestyle, excitement, entertainment, music, fashion, sound, unity, and much, much more in the form of energetic dance.”

Dan Lan is the owner and founder of SteppersExpress.com and DanLan Productions. He is a graphic artist, webmaster, videographer, writer, and photographer . The 1st web designer to incorporate steppin videos on website and embedd video clips displaying the art of Steppin throughout the Internet World Wide Web. To read more about Steppin’ and its history, please visit his website at www.SteppersExpress.com