A four-night dance itinerary for steppers going to Chicago for a weekend of Chicago Stepping from Thursday to Monday. There are many other parties that happen throughout the year. This is a general hopper itinerary that any stepper can follow almost any weekend of the year. Always check that nothing has changed about the times, locations, and sets because things change at the drop of a hat.
Four-Day Stepper Itinerary
THU
The 50 Yard Line, 69 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619 – Opens at 5 p.m.
The Grand Ballroom, 6351 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, Starts at 6 p.m.
The Blue Note, 1715 Roosevelt Rd, Broadview, IL 60155, Starts at 7 p.m.
FRI
The 50 Yard Line, 69 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619 – Opens at 5 p.m.
SAT
Donnie Davis’ Class, Hamilton Park, 513 W 72nd St, Chicago, IL 60621. $20, Starts at 11 a.m.
The 50 Yard Line, 69 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619 – Opens at 5 p.m.
SUN
Lip Sync Battle at CharRashon Studio, 403 E 69th St, Chicago, IL, Starts at 7 p.m. (Check Facebook first)
Hero’s Sports Bar, 14346 S Western Ave, Posen, IL 60469, Opens at 6 p.m.
Leave on Monday
Other Regular Stepper Sets in Chicago
Some social groups host regular sets on a monthly basis. Depending on the weekend, you have other regular parties and sets to add to your trip plan and stepper itinerary. Here are some of the large, popular monthly sets that you might plan for your trips to Chicago.
- 4th Saturdays – Paradise Productions at Vision Odeon & Events
- 4th Sundays – Goodtime Productions at The Grand Ballroom
- 3rd Saturdays – Higher Level Productions at The Grand Ballroom
- 2nd Sundays – A Classic Steppers & Walkers Set at Vision Odeon & Events
To find other parties and events on the Steppers circuit in Chicago, go to The Weekly Steppers Connection. Read Cynthia Bean’s Steppers Connection for weekly updates on Chicago’s stepper sets, parties, and events. Read her latest email newsletter.
Steppers Share Stories about Chicago Trips
- Ruth Banks’ Week in ChicagoIt 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… Read more: Ruth Banks’ Week in Chicago
- Mike B and Friends Tripping in ChicagoMike 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… Read more: Mike B and Friends Tripping in Chicago
- 8 Days in Chicago to End SummerMy 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… Read more: 8 Days in Chicago to End Summer
- Chicago – A New and Fresh Perspective From DioneI 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… Read more: Chicago – A New and Fresh Perspective From Dione
Frequently Asked Questions from Steppers across the United States planning a trip to Chicago. Email Sonji@stepintheChi.org with specific questions if you did not find answers.