- 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 Stepping Became a Part of Black Culture - PushBlack
Stepping is a complex performance involving dancing, singing, chanting, and call-and-response, a West African-born tradition that our people have held onto for generations
- 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
- History Of Stepping | [site:name] | Essence
In stepping, the body is used to make sounds through clapping, stomping and spoken word Modern day stepping also uses elements of tap dancing, break dancing, gymnastics and Afro-Caribbean
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