Chicago steppers visiting the Mecca and share their experience in Chicago with readers.
It has taken me approximately ten years to visit the city where the dance originated – Chicago. I began visualizing my first trip to the Mecca of Stepping. For sure, my first visit was not going to be for an event. I also wanted to go when I could trust my dance. I began priding…
Mike B and his beginner’s partner for the World’s Largest Steppers Contest, Leisha, made it to Chicago to support their fellow steppers, Shelly and Johnnie B. This was 2017. They were all visiting from Atlanta for Mr G’s Last Chance Prelims for WLSC. Shelly and Johnnie B did their Old Skool prelims in Chicago, and…
My last steppin’ trip for the summer in Chicago. A chance to move around town and explore a bit and catch the Last Chance Prelims. It was fun all around town in more ways than one. Day 1 From the Midway airport, I was off to the Grand Ballroom for Holla Back Thursday – late…
I have been talking to Dione Barnes about traveling to other cities to step for at least 2 years now. I was thrilled to know she finally made up her mind to get to Chicago. It’s always different for a first-timer to the mecca, so I wanted to get her to take on her first…