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Visit a Chicago Stepping class while in ‘The Mecca of Stepping.’ Chicago is the best place to learn from the best in Stepping. Here are some of the classes that happen regularly. As information changes often, contact the instructor first to confirm any class time or location. If you need help contacting an instructor, please email Sonji@stepintheChi.org.

SUNDAY

  • Charnice Simmons at CharRashon Studio. Contact her on Facebook Messenger for class details and location.
  • that Shuga Moment, Last Sunday of Every Month, $20 ATD, 5 pm – 7 pm, 1850 E 79th St, Chicago, IL 60649 Ladies bring your heelz

To add a stepping class in Chicago to this page, email your flyer to sonji@stepintheChi.org. These are free listings.

MONDAY

  • Stepping Lessons with Master Instructor Andre Blackwell. Smiley’s Gaming Cafe on Mondays – 12058 South Marshfield, Calumet Park, IL. | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. 1 class $20 or 6 classes $100

  • A Styling and Footwork Workshop for Intermediate and Advanced Steppers. Every 1st Monday of the Month. Club Lavue, 707 Halsted St, Chicago Heights, IL -$20/person 6-8 pm.

  • Mellow Mondays with Vicki and Mark. Heavenly Occasions – 8238 South Cicero, Burbank, IL | 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. $20

TUESDAY

  • KP and Crew Steppin’ Instructors. Grand Ballroom on Tuesdays. 6351 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL | 7 p.m – 8:30 p.m.

  • Stepping Class with Big Otis. The Bluenote on Tuesdays. 1715 W Roosevelt, Broadview, IL 60155 | 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

  • DMX Dance Company, X Factor. Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Beginner / Intermediate. The Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S Martin Luther King Blvd, Chicago, IL 60619 (47th St Side Entrance – Men’s Session first and Ladies join in September. Inquire at support@dmxdancecompany.com or FB Inbox DMX Dance Company

WEDNESDAY

  • Adult Steppin’ with Master Stepper Snoop. Richton Park Community Center on Wednesdays and Fridays. 4445 Sauk Trail | 7-8:30 p.m.

  • Darrell Payne Stepping Lessons. Studio Movie Grill, 210 W 87th St, Chicago, IL Starts July 18. Free Class through August 30, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Learning a solid foundation, creating personal style, footwork, and tricks. Find classes for Beginners, intermediate, and Advanced Steppers.

THURSDAY

  • Royce Banks Steppin’ Workshop on Thursdays. SLR Bar & Grill. 16409 South Halsted, Harvey, IL. 6 p.m.

  • Steppers Lesson with Award Winner Instructor Slique Riq. Class $15, Contact 312-912-3567, Privilege Restaurant & Bar, 6947 South Chicago, Chicago, IL 60637

  • Stepping Class + Relationship Building Series with Delvin Barber, on Thursdays, 11840 S Marshfield Ave Chicago. 6-7:30 p.m. – July 13 – Aug 17

  • DMX Dance Company, X Factor. Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 pm – 8:30 pm, Beginner / Intermediate. – Mayfair Arts Center, Southside Chicago – 8701 S Bennett Ave Chicago, IL 60617 – Men’s Session first and Ladies join in September. Inquire at support@dmxdancecompany.com or FB Inbox DMX Dance Company

FRIDAY

  • Stepping Lessons by Lady Margaret. 50 Yard Line on Fridays. 69 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619, 5:30 – 6:30

  • The Boss Productions Friday Chicago Stepping. X-Fat Azz Cycling & Fitness Studio, 415 W 119th St, Chicago, IL, 7-8 p.m. | $15/class

SATURDAY

  • Donnie Davis The Dance Master. Hamilton Park. 513 W 72nd St, Chicago, IL. Entry: $20

Chicago Stepping is one dance with many variations. As such, you will find different instructors with different styles whether in New School, Old School, or a mix of both. When in Chicago, you will also see Walkers. Be sure to take a walking class before you leave the city. Walking is an integral part of the Stepping culture that is not taught as widely as Stepping but is just as important. If it is difficult to decide who to take a class from, observe different people dancing on the set and if you see something you like, ask them who they learned from. Good instructors produce good students.

Be aware that the learning curve for most beginners learning outside of Chicago is very different from the learning curve for steppers in Chicago who are probably exposed to and dancing on the set every day. Do not be dismayed if someone in Chicago sees your dance at a beginner’s level when you thought you were intermediate. It happens all the time. To make up for the gap in learning and the difference in level, get to a Stepping class in Chicago quickly if you get a chance to go. You won’t regret it.

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Trip Planning. On the steppers circuit, any day in Chicago is a great time. Whether learning in a class or dancing on the set, there are many ways to immerse in the stepping experience. Get ready and plan your trip to the Mecca.

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