I love the synergy that the 4th couple (#10) ~ 11:01 ~ and 5th couple (#74)' ~ 14:19 ~ displayed 'toward/with' each other, that coupled-stepping feeling! Great work, everybody! Amazing!
Woooow! This brings back so many memories from my teen years watching Steppers on the Westside of Chicago!!! These couples are in a whole different league!!! Elite stepping!!! Loved all of them! 👣👣👣💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
It was a ghetto pass...It is proof of your Chi-town I.D., your experience & heritage. Home team, South sider myself ... @ CVS high school we stepped ourselves right on into adulthood lol. We step today out of nostalgia, reminiscing of the time of our youth, when we could throw down @ the burning spear... It's a shame youth & wisdom don't occur simultaneously
@@alisonfranklin4494 born and raised in Chicago, spent my summers here in Buffalo NY, until I settled down here since 1982. I'm an hour flight from Chicago and still go there to eat and reminisce. By the time I hook up with fam, I remember why I left
Our People looking good 🙂 & You to 🙂 I tried to see who won, but they all were so good I stopped & just enjoyed the show. I love Our Culture ❤ much love. Cleveland
@@LadyMargaretSteppin I have plenty of Family in Chicago, some came up a few weeks ago. Me & some Family here are planning on coming up at the end of August. I'll keep up to see what yall going on & if something is, have My Cuzzns bring Us through.
It's so funny how many people who do West Coast Swing have no clue that this exists. So many of the moves/turns are so similar. It just shows how the original swing dance (founded by Black people) developed and spread through different communities in the US.
I’m from the sunny C’bean and love 💜 to watch this stepping culture from America, hold onto it my brothas n sistas 👍🏾 don’t let your culture die - Bless you all 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Not sure how this popped up in my feed. But I’m happy to see Drew still out here killing the steppers scene!! (Good times in Ms. Robinsons Ballroom Class at Mumford!)
Couples 3 & 4 & 5 simply marvelous. Those gentlemen let the ladies shine . Loved lady #3's cape dress, sista #4 planted her heels in the dirt. Lady #2 had a good spirit she was going along with it, man #2 was smooth but guess he forgot it was couples not solo
I have only have two comments; 1-- couldn't really hear the music they were dancing to, and couldn't hear the MC But if this is what gets us together as a people let's keep doing this. Great job everyone.
Now that's what I absolutely love, grown and very mature folks from the old school dancing to and playing oldies but goodies music instead of that trash of today.
Can we talk about 7? LMFAO, literally can't breathe. Bless him, l think he thought he was being different, unique, no madam, just stupid, but funny as hell
Grown folks, big man and pretty in the white was real nice on their feet real smooth - real Chi town steppingthat floor presence-slick "Gosto" niceee'😁😁💪🏽❤💯👌🏾
I think that they have to use the whole perimeter of the floor so the audience and the judge can see the steps of the dance if they stayed in the center of the floor they can't spread out to show us the skills of the steps so if they go around the perimeter of the dance floor the thing is based on skills of the steps that's why it's called stepping and the move of the body
Love it! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 to all the contestants everyone looked so smooth grooving and getting down but Ms. Tori with those "to die for legs", the man before her and couple 74 put that footwork in baby!
67 & 74 did they thing I really enjoyed it 10 also did a good job there's was a little off by the music but they dance well great job to everyone #blackenjoyment 💜👏👏👏👏
I JUST STARTED WATCHING IT AND I THINK REFERENCE TO THE SECOND COUPLE THAT THE WOMAN SHOULD ALWAYS BE HIGHLIGHTED PERIOD,, ALL THAT FANCY SHAKING UP SHAKING YOUR FOOT THAT THIS MAN IS DOING OR THE MEN WILL DO THE WOMEN SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED CALL ME OLD-FASHIONED OR WHATEVER IT'S ALL ABOUT THE QUEENS IN THIS THING LEAD THE QUEEN
Nah! The woman was barely moving. She should not have been in the competition. I don't know what their motivation was she clearly was not up to competitive status. Number 7 did what is known as old skool stepping.
But that is tradition. And the main reason why what some people don’t understand and call it gay. Two brothers dancing together. It was so they could bring their skills. Sort of like a battle. Please look Ty Skippy and Celeste. Because if you think this was wild then your mind will be blown by those Legends and partners. Those ladies would literally drag those guys across the floor so they could show off their skills 😊
Drew and Keesha for me all day. I can tell when he gets happy because he starts to *handle* his partner- and i am here for it! That butterfly - mwah! Perfection.
@@LadyMargaretSteppin Which one was this? I was born and raised in The Chi and I found the grass is FAR FROM GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE.... I MISS HOME 😭😢☹️ I used to Step as well...MISS IT!!!!! 💃🏼🕺🏽 Thanks for your answer
@@LadyMargaretSteppin I wish I could attend the contest, and bring my dad but, I have alot going on to where I can't make it. I will visit for the holiday though.💯
I feel so sad for people that just can’t appreciate the art and dancing. Some of these couples are in their 60’s and are dancing and moving better than a lot of “slimmer” people. Yet they can only make nasty remarks and hateful comments. And yes they were close to stepping on some toes but to my knowledge none of them did. And to answer to what’s wrong with “our” people is there are those of us who find more enjoyment tearing our people down than lifting them up. So for those whose comments were nothing but nasty I think if you want to find out what’s wrong with our people maybe they should first look more inward than outward 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Some people lack compassion and uplift themselves by putting down others. Never taking into consideration that it took a lot for them to even do this. While also knowing that people are recording and will be posting this on social media. But they did it anyway. So when they look at the comments and see those type of nasty comments how do they think that makes them feel. May God soften their hearts 🙏🏾❤️
When I watch this I think GOD, I think of Jesus Christ the living GOD and the Lion if Judah. As I watch his people Judah in this particular expression I see another part of GOD manifested in the people he called a treasure to his own. I see a side of GOD that is never talked about. A personal side of him and his people Judah. I see a side of our creator who as if he were sitting alone with his people just enjoying himself and relaxing. I see a side of our Heavenly Father that no one is privy to see but his saints. Understand I'm not calling these people saints or for that matter on the team with GOD ( everyone who is black is not on Team God if you know what I mean ), what I'm saying is one day when all his saints have passed and gone on to be with the Lord and the great day of judgement has passed....this type of celebration, this personal vibe so to speak will be had between Judah and his creator. As far as the inappropriate comments, don't blame the commenter, blame the demons & unclean spirits working through the commenters because of jealously knowing they will not be able to participate for eternity in the great feast of our Lord. All they will be able to do is watch from the other with that rich young ruler who asked if he could warn his brothers about WHERE HE IS and also begged Abraham for water.
A Brother and I used to DJ Bradley university stepping shows for Alpha fraternities in Peoria IL and surrounding Areas.so I can Appreciate the Style's and moves. And smells Sooooo!! Good. And for your Curiosity I'm Italian Sicilian with Soul. Thanks for Sharing Miss Lady I had a Wonderful Time Watching.
I Had to subscribe to your channel because i LOVE steppin i am not that good because my husband doesn't step and i don't come out like i use to i so miss it.
love the last 3 , but my fave was the lady in white, and her big hunk of burning love. They were so wonderful to watch. Thanks for sharing.
This is beautiful black grown folks showing there smooth moves! Go Head Y'all With Your Bad Selves,Big Ups To You 👍🏾
Amen whatever gets you out of bed and keeps you moving well done.
Couples 67 and 74 excellent. Dressed and looked great, moved great and they all had great fun dancing.
I love the synergy that the 4th couple (#10) ~ 11:01 ~ and 5th couple (#74)' ~ 14:19 ~ displayed 'toward/with' each other, that coupled-stepping feeling! Great work, everybody! Amazing!
10, 67 and 74 styles were very unique.
Woooow! This brings back so many memories from my teen years watching Steppers on the Westside of Chicago!!! These couples are in a whole different league!!! Elite stepping!!! Loved all of them! 👣👣👣💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽
Love this! #74 smooth baby smooth!!!!
i love to dance, but no one around here nows how to dance like this. my grandpa showed me how. love this
2nd dude was crazy,#7
I love it. I use to be able to step like that until my back gave out. I’m from Chicago and it’s almost mandatory to know how to step.
You better say it Big Mama Pat Baby! Born and raised in the Chi; moved away 31 years ago. Chicago 4life❤️💕 and Stepping 4ever!!!
And if you're NOT, better learn! Heee.
It was a ghetto pass...It is proof of your Chi-town I.D., your experience & heritage. Home team, South sider myself ... @ CVS high school we stepped ourselves right on into adulthood lol. We step today out of nostalgia, reminiscing of the time of our youth, when we could throw down @ the burning spear... It's a shame youth & wisdom don't occur simultaneously
@@alisonfranklin4494 born and raised in Chicago, spent my summers here in Buffalo NY, until I settled down here since 1982. I'm an hour flight from Chicago and still go there to eat and reminisce. By the time I hook up with fam, I remember why I left
I'm from Chicago too and you are right.
Commissioner Dr. Le' ... Thank you 4 showing that there is still Soulful love💖 flowing in America!!!
The Ickes Chicago Style Steppin Shall never Die
That music will never go out style. It will forever be antique and priceless.
Do you know the name of the 1st and the 1st one the lady anndgray and partner in brown dance tol
ABSOLUELY FANASIC . the last couple NAILED it.
Nice! Couples #67 and #10 are my favorites!
Love this good to see people enjoying there self
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Our People looking good 🙂 & You to 🙂 I tried to see who won, but they all were so good I stopped & just enjoyed the show. I love Our Culture ❤ much love. Cleveland
Good day
This was the preliminary the actual contest is in September. The information is on my community board. Maybe you can come watch in person!
@@LadyMargaretSteppin I have plenty of Family in Chicago, some came up a few weeks ago. Me & some Family here are planning on coming up at the end of August. I'll keep up to see what yall going on & if something is, have My Cuzzns bring Us through.
Yes hit my email and I’ll let you know where we are at! ladymlove2step@yahoo.com
👄 AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME Dance moves. Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves and having a Great time ❤️😊
Lady with the white dress is dressed too cute...flowy and feminine...couple 67
Yes, that was nice! Very classy! 07:09
Go head King and Queen 🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯🏆🏆🏆💖💖💙🤩🤩🕺🏾💃🏿☝🏽👣👣💜🎩👞👠 Throw N Down once Again!!!!!!🔥😍
There you go!!! The lady in the grey dress. Excellent foot work execution!!!
It's so funny how many people who do West Coast Swing have no clue that this exists. So many of the moves/turns are so similar. It just shows how the original swing dance (founded by Black people) developed and spread through different communities in the US.
Tell the truth! Love it!!
I’m from the sunny C’bean and love 💜 to watch this stepping culture from America, hold onto it my brothas n sistas 👍🏾 don’t let your culture die - Bless you all 🙏🏾🙏🏾
I adore stepping 🥰
Tori's feet are ridiculous 😩. The precision 🤌🏽. So amazing to watch!
Not sure how this popped up in my feed. But I’m happy to see Drew still out here killing the steppers scene!! (Good times in Ms. Robinsons Ballroom Class at Mumford!)
I love Ms. Anne's style and grace (couple #74). she does it so effortlessly
Keesha's sway is just flawless❤❤🔥🔥
Couples 3 & 4 & 5 simply marvelous. Those gentlemen let the ladies shine . Loved lady #3's cape dress, sista #4 planted her heels in the dirt. Lady #2 had a good spirit she was going along with it, man #2 was smooth but guess he forgot it was couples not solo
I have only have two comments; 1-- couldn't really hear the music they were dancing to, and couldn't hear the MC But if this is what gets us together as a people let's keep doing this. Great job everyone.
Great job 👍👍 my beautiful black people 💜💯💯💯💯💜🕊️🙏
Now that's what I absolutely love, grown and very mature folks from the old school dancing to and playing oldies but goodies music instead of that trash of today.
I truly enjoy watching stepping videos. I enjoyed this one. I hope to be a part of a stepping competition one day before I pass on to the other side.
Girl, u get out there and rock it! Hope we see u in a video!
Can we talk about 7? LMFAO, literally can't breathe. Bless him, l think he thought he was being different, unique, no madam, just stupid, but funny as hell
I got tired of watching him.
They all are winners. Awesome!!!
Big Man! - call him ‘Light Foot’!
#74 had all the jams with the footwork geezzzzz..I'm attending this year can't wait
Grown folks, big man and pretty in the white was real nice on their feet real smooth - real Chi town steppingthat floor presence-slick "Gosto" niceee'😁😁💪🏽❤💯👌🏾
I absolutely love this style of dance and always wanted to learn. Love love love it.
Good day Diva
I’m at the 50 Yard Line 69 e 75th street Chicago every Friday at 5:30-6:30pm $20. Hope to see you there!
The only couple I truly enjoyed was #74.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🎉🤗
Bringing back old memories.I like this download
Love this,but they should dance in the middle of the floor instead of dancing so close to the audience
They wouldn't be able to make around the perimeter of the floor
The dj was horrible last three dancers were good but why didn't they use whole floor???? Thank you for sharing
@Marilyn Grimes
THANK YOU!!! LIKE WT?!!! 🤔 And #7 just made it a circus instead of a stepping contest 😂🤡 I'm still watching the rest 😅
I think that they have to use the whole perimeter of the floor so the audience and the judge can see the steps of the dance if they stayed in the center of the floor they can't spread out to show us the skills of the steps so if they go around the perimeter of the dance floor the thing is based on skills of the steps that's why it's called stepping and the move of the body
They could be a little more distanced from the audience, but you normally dance around the perimeter of the floor counter-clock wise.
Lovely !! I had such a great time watching !! Such strong work on the dance floor-) Goals.
I love the Matthews..unbeatable!!🌹😄💜💛
I see there are alot of West side steppers in this contest. But i still love watching and stepping! Step on Chi town!
Love numbers 67 and 47. The music was great and they kept it moving with smooth moves. They went to work%!💕
The last couple were the only ones who did it.
I love to see them dance
I Love Royce Banks! He's soooo smooth..., 🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾👑
Love it! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 to all the contestants everyone looked so smooth grooving and getting down but Ms. Tori with those "to die for legs", the man before her and couple 74 put that footwork in baby!
Tori looks good. She lost a lot of weight. And can dance with anyone o love her. And her daughter can dance too. Such grace and class.☺☺☺☺
Thank you very much. Keep up the good work.
Who is tori's daughter?
Don’t know
I love BLACK FOLKS! ....HELLOOOO BLACK PEOPLE! love ya.....
67 & 74 did they thing I really enjoyed it 10 also did a good job there's was a little off by the music but they dance well great job to everyone #blackenjoyment 💜👏👏👏👏
Wonderful this made my day. It put me in that mood. Thank you 💙
I was listenen to johnny kemp n others 80s-90s rnb, and wound up here. Forgot what i was lookin for lol
I JUST STARTED WATCHING IT AND I THINK REFERENCE TO THE SECOND COUPLE THAT THE WOMAN SHOULD ALWAYS BE HIGHLIGHTED PERIOD,, ALL THAT FANCY SHAKING UP SHAKING YOUR FOOT THAT THIS MAN IS DOING OR THE MEN WILL DO THE WOMEN SHOULD BE HIGHLIGHTED CALL ME OLD-FASHIONED OR WHATEVER IT'S ALL ABOUT THE QUEENS IN THIS THING LEAD THE QUEEN
EXACTLY!
Nah! The woman was barely moving. She should not have been in the competition. I don't know what their motivation was she clearly was not up to competitive status.
Number 7 did what is known as old skool stepping.
It always should be about the lady and the gentleman presentation of her.
But that is tradition. And the main reason why what some people don’t understand and call it gay. Two brothers dancing together. It was so they could bring their skills. Sort of like a battle. Please look Ty Skippy and Celeste. Because if you think this was wild then your mind will be blown by those Legends and partners. Those ladies would literally drag those guys across the floor so they could show off their skills 😊
I’m truly inspired by this overall 🤩👑🔥💪🏿🙏🏿🍾🥂I would love this type of partnership💞🥰
Love 💜..how it flows✨
Love watching black folks Chicago Step. They can shonuff dance!
Couple number 10 was great so was 67.
Does anyone know where I can find the Playlist of the songs on played on this video?
Stepping Lady sho
--- BEAUTIFUL -
How would I be able to attend this?
I just wanna be in the crowd bobbing my head lol 💃🏿 this is amazing! Thanks for sharing
Lol, me, too! For real, though, how do you find these shows?
The contest is in September the information is on my community board.☺️
@@LadyMargaretSteppin Got it ~ thank you for sharing! This is an awesome gift!
Me too😁💃🎶🎵🎵
Oh yes couple 67 you got my vote
They saved the best for last....wow, talkin bout smooth ....loved it!!!
I am definitely a Tori fan. Work Tori!
All couples amazing!!!
TY for posting this !
Drew and Keesha for me all day. I can tell when he gets happy because he starts to *handle* his partner- and i am here for it! That butterfly - mwah! Perfection.
The Dancers were Great but the DJ didn't play any real steppin music. Fire the DJ and get somebody who plays real steppin music!
9 X's outta 10 the contestants picked their own music
The contestants do pick there music but not for the preliminaries.
@@LadyMargaretSteppin
Which one was this?
I was born and raised in The Chi and I found the grass is FAR FROM GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE.... I MISS HOME 😭😢☹️ I used to Step as well...MISS IT!!!!! 💃🏼🕺🏽
Thanks for your answer
This was for the preliminaries to compete in the WLSC! You should come home for the contest!😉
@@LadyMargaretSteppin I wish I could attend the contest, and bring my dad but, I have alot going on to where I can't make it. I will visit for the holiday though.💯
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! WOOOWWW! WE ARE MAGNIFICIENT!
Love how their dance across the entire floor
Love it! Awesome to all!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Why are they so close in stepping on spectators toes! ...they had the entire floor!
I thought the same thing 😄
I am saying the same thing!
Heaven help anyone who gets their toes stepped on, they are all overweight, what is wrong with our people.
Loved this! Wish we knew which couple progressed though.
Everyone went through! Couple number 74 won!
I feel so sad for people that just can’t appreciate the art and dancing. Some of these couples are in their 60’s and are dancing and moving better than a lot of “slimmer” people. Yet they can only make nasty remarks and hateful comments. And yes they were close to stepping on some toes but to my knowledge none of them did. And to answer to what’s wrong with “our” people is there are those of us who find more enjoyment tearing our people down than lifting them up. So for those whose comments were nothing but nasty I think if you want to find out what’s wrong with our people maybe they should first look more inward than outward 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Well said especially looking on the inside of themselves.
@@LadyMargaretSteppin 🙏🏾❤️
Some people lack compassion and uplift themselves by putting down others. Never taking into consideration that it took a lot for them to even do this. While also knowing that people are recording and will be posting this on social media. But they did it anyway. So when they look at the comments and see those type of nasty comments how do they think that makes them feel. May God soften their hearts 🙏🏾❤️
When I watch this I think GOD, I think of Jesus Christ the living GOD and the Lion if Judah. As I watch his people Judah in this particular expression I see another part of GOD manifested in the people he called a treasure to his own. I see a side of GOD that is never talked about. A personal side of him and his people Judah. I see a side of our creator who as if he were sitting alone with his people just enjoying himself and relaxing. I see a side of our Heavenly Father that no one is privy to see but his saints. Understand I'm not calling these people saints or for that matter on the team with GOD ( everyone who is black is not on Team God if you know what I mean ), what I'm saying is one day when all his saints have passed and gone on to be with the Lord and the great day of judgement has passed....this type of celebration, this personal vibe so to speak will be had between Judah and his creator.
As far as the inappropriate comments, don't blame the commenter, blame the demons & unclean spirits working through the commenters because of jealously knowing they will not be able to participate for eternity in the great feast of our Lord. All they will be able to do is watch from the other with that rich young ruler who asked if he could warn his brothers about WHERE HE IS and also begged Abraham for water.
I love all types of dancing 🥰 … what a talent
Awesome foot work. Just surprised at the casual/sportware. SUITS!!
#7 is full of himself! One man show #10 was getting it
The last couple and the lady with the grey dress was the best.
A Brother and I used to DJ Bradley university stepping shows for Alpha fraternities in Peoria IL and surrounding Areas.so I can Appreciate the Style's and moves. And smells Sooooo!! Good. And for your Curiosity I'm Italian Sicilian with Soul. Thanks for Sharing Miss Lady I had a Wonderful Time Watching.
Drew issss smoothhhh
I need every last song played!!!
#7 played more than he danced. His partner should have left him on the floor. She wasn't doing hardly anything either.
He was a whole clown and I feel sorry for that woman to have him as a partner. Classless.
YES!!!...he's the lead...how do you follow something like that.
I think they were funny, and the whole thing seems to have been done to make us laugh.
Drew is awesome very unique good job Tori and Drew. Royce was 💤
Beautiful love 💕 the steppin
Awesome job y'all beautiful 😻❤️
Good to see Drew still doing what he does! Can someone confirm the songs in the video? Especially the song at 8:56-9:52. Thanks in advance.
Kiss in Blue. Yello featuring Heidi Happy
@@itspersonal2394 thank you!
Enjoyed...wondered who won. I en joyed mostly the couple with lady in wht. Coat & lady in grey winged dress.
I liked the first couple more.
I Had to subscribe to your channel because i LOVE steppin i am not that good because my husband doesn't step and i don't come out like i use to i so miss it.
Thank you Diva!
Really intetesting
Tori and Drew number 1👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
And yes i have been following dtew too as well. Love him too☺☺☺
No 74 reminded me of Michelle Obama. She is a Chicago "gal" right. Bet she is a graceful stepper too:)
WOW,Step On Sister and Brother 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼With love💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
You all WON!!!!!
Listen! Them some dancing FOOLS! U hear me!!!! WHEW. My knees and feet would be on fyah! Hurting that is..😅😂
Any exercise is good but we started dancing years ago so our bodies are definitely used to it☺️
Yes they are dancing to close to the people. should be dancing in the center of the floor.
Took me to Chicago
Great Show wish was there.
Yes, sir..................
Love to watch steppers but their to close on the audience. I love Tori glad I watch it to the end.
Yes I know the audience was definitely all over the floor.