World’s Largest Steppers Competition 2024

IT’S GOING DOWN IN THE CHI …

The social partner dance Chicago Stepping has spread across the United States into many cities nationally and a few internationally, but the roots and essence of what stepping is stay in Chicago. You may find stepping contests in other cities like Minnesota, Houston, Detroit, and Milwaukee, but the largest Chicago Stepping contest that pulls the best of the best ready to make a claim and show their stuff is the World’s Largest Steppers Competition in the mecca of stepping, Chicago.

On September 21, 2024, this annual event organized by Pete Frazier and the Majestic Gents returns to showcase contestants on the big stage at the Tinley Convention Center. 2024 is the WLSC’s 33rd year.

Performances judged on:

  • Originality
  • Synchronization
  • Footwork
  • Showmanship
  • Appearance

WLSC 2024 Contestants

WLSC 2024 contestants will compete in six different categories – Beginners, Old Skool, 60 & Over, Walkers, New Skool, and Trios. Here are the contestants listed by category.

  1. Chea Scott & Dino Daniel Murrah
  2. Cliff Roye & Pam Colby
  3. Demetrius Turner & Zsh Zsh Proche
  4. Sabrina Hope-King & Erasmus Ikpemgre
  5. Tanya Dan & Samuel Coleman
  1. Adonis Elam & Pearline Wilson
  2. Ernest Howell & Evelyn Purdis
  3. Jonathan McDougald & Shani Johnson
  4. Kamaal Sadeeq & Jeanette Hazelwood
  5. Kia Georges & Quinton Porter
  6. Lloyd Johnson & Cleo Fisher
  7. Paul Cockrell & Nook Howard
  1. Rich Jackson & Hanae Swain
  2. Ron Brown & Keyania Day
  3. Ronnie Burnett & Harmony Burnett
  4. Royce Banks & Carrie McKay
  5. Sheila Watkins & Rich McMahon
  6. Tabitha Hicks & Jamie Graham
  7. Tonie Taylor & Maurice Dixon
  1. Bobby Scrutchion & Nina Berry
  2. Chessie Smith & Jerry McNair
  3. Danny Stone & Sandra Williams
  4. Darryl Crossley & Bernice Short
  5. Jesse Roy & Tracey Collins
  6. Lawrence Jones & Lettha Jones
  7. Mike Wentworth & Lottie Gilmore
  1. Queenie Moore & James Moore
  2. Tanya Perkins & Kim Bowie
  1. Drew(Phenom) Alexander & Christine Mays
  2. Greg Dixon & Prenita Taylor
  3. Henrietta Winfield & Tyrone Austin
  4. Jerry McNair & Chessie Smith
  5. Jessie Roy & Tracey Collins
  6. Jonathan McDougald & Shani Johnson
  7. Kia Georges & Quinton Porter
  8. Lawrence Jones & Lettha Jonea
  9. Malik Emir EL & Jamyla Jackson
  10. Michael Shannon & Valerie Smith
  1. Mike B & Shelly Walker
  2. Nikee & Sandi
  3. Reggie Miles & Francine Miles
  4. Rich Jackson & Hanae Swain
  5. Roxie McKinney & Mark Russell
  6. Sheila Watkins & Rick McMahon
  7. Tabitha Hicks & Jamie Graham
  8. Tanya Perkins & Kim Bowie
  9. Tori Jones & Tori Tannette
  10. Valerie Batts & Maurice Dixon
  11. Yolanda Jordan & Doe Gamble
  1. Barak & Tricia
  2. Cass Guy & Delvin Barber
  3. David Hempphillora & Alexis Thomas
  4. Delvertis Duke & Toby Austin
  5. Dorrell Howard & Michelle Harrison
  6. Feo Duncan & Genevieve
  7. Gary Hunter & Tonya McLauchlin
  8. Greg Dixon & Prenita Taylor
  9. Jamil Bey & Christa Lee
  10. Joe Jackson & Jittaun Priest
  11. Lisa Williams & Kevin Dockery
  12. Mike B & Shelly Walker
  1. Nikee & Sandi
  2. Roxie McKinney & Scorpio
  3. Steven Bingham & Aisha Madkins
  4. Todd Johnson & Angel
  5. Tony Bowen & Stephanie Warren
  6. Tori Jones & Tori Tannette
  7. Tracee Finley & JR
  8. Trell White & Ericka Jones
  9. Tyrone Austin & Henrietta Winfield
  10. Vicky Murry & Keith Moore
  11. Yolanda Jordan & Doe Gamble
  1. Drew (Phenom) Alexander, Christine Mays & Chemeash Grant
  2. Nikee, Sandi & Barak
  3. Royce Banks, Jittaun Priest & Tracee

Weekend Activities and Events

Wednesday

September 18

Visions Odeum Ballroom

11901 S Loomis St, Chicago, IL 60644

  • Doors open at 6 p.m.
  • 6 p.m. – 12 midnight
  • $5.00 cover cash bar food available

Thursday

September 19

Blue Note Jazz Club

Stepping with Myron the R and Friends

715 Roosevelt Rd, Broadview, IL 60155

  • Doors open at 6 p.m.
  • FREE FREE FREE
  • No cover charge. Cash bar.

Friday

September 20

Tinley Park Convention Center

Red Carpet WLSC Pre-Party – TPratt and Dre & Company

18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • VIP Reception 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. $35
  • General admission 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. $30
  • Purchase tickets on WorldsLargestWeekend.com

Saturday

September 21

Tinley Park Convention Center

Main Event – WLSC

18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60477

  • VIP Reception 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. $50
  • General admission 8 p.m. $30
  • Purchase tickets on Eventbrite

Sunday

September 22

50 Yard Line

Stepper’s Day Party

69 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619

  • 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Cover Charge – $10 at the door
  • $30 Cash bar. DJ Myron and DJ Rudy Dottin mix master

Workshop Activities

Thursday Workshop

Saturday Workshop

ALL ROADS LEAD TO THE CHI …

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