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