- Stepping (African-American) - Wikipedia
Stepping or step-dancing (a type of step dance) is a form of percussive dance in African-American culture The performer's entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps
- Stepping | Performance History of African-American Dance - Britannica
Stepping, a complex synchronized dancelike performance that blends African folk traditions with popular culture Stepping involves clapping, body slapping, vocalizations, and dramatic movements
- What is Stepping? - Step Afrika!
Stepping is a percussive, highly-energetic art form first developed through the song and dance rituals performed by African-American fraternities and sororities In stepping, the body becomes an instrument, using footsteps, claps and spoken word to produce complex poly-rhythms
- Stepping or Step Dancing, a story - African American Registry
*Stepping, also called step dancing, is celebrated on this date in 1739 It is a percussive dance in which the participant's body produces complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken words, and hand claps
- What is Stepping or Step Dance? - UpStaged Entertainment Group
First off is Stepping or step-dancing, a percussive dance where the participant’s body is used to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps Here’s a look back in history at how this incredible art form came to fruition
- How to Step Dance - Free Video Lessons - Howcast
Stepping is a unique style of dance, often done without music—because you’re really making your own! In this guide, Howcast will teach you how to step dance with free video lessons taught by professional instructors
- I Love Steppin
Founded in 2008 to update Steppers about upcoming events and workshops The website also has information on classes, links to steppin websites, photos from previously attended events and news articles When One Door Closes Bobby Green Opens Another! It’s Our Anniversary I Love Steppin Turns 8 Years Old! What’s the 411 with Paul and Popeye?
- What is STEPPING? - soulsteps 1
Stepping is a percussive dance movement that uses the hands, feet, arms and legs to create polyrhythmic sounds Beginning as early as the 1920s, African American fraternities and sororities used chants and coordinated movement to express solidarity
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