* Expanded * How to Step - Chicago Style

[tripnballslol]

step was invented so people with no instrumental or dance talent can feel like they do in fact have some sort of talent.

[ssykes0864]

Lord Jesus look at those hips :/

[kieshajones1978]

It was very helpful

[Im18Years0ld]

We have a step club here at our school in Las Vegas :]

[curlymoptop]

Going to my 1st Chicago Steppers class but wanted to get down the basic steps... I'm excited!

[OhMelsiie]

HAHAAHHAHHAHAAHHAAHAHA

[PSNIIGaMeRII]

Thanks so much for breaking down the basic steps. I have the first step down. I am having trouble with the turns but I will keep practicing which will keep increasing your number of views, so we both WIN!!!!!!

Kind Regards,

Steppin in Houston,TX

[TheRokkis]

I keep coming back to this, I just love the lady at left =)

[12251028]

Thank you so much Mr. Leon.

[lareina636]

AWESOME!! Great video. I will be stepping in the club from now on. Great to get the basics down, then it's not so awkward getting someone to show you the rest.

[TheRed1955]

do the women and the men start off with the left foot? With the Kansas City 2 step the men start off with the left and the women with their right foot.

[bbstepper]

@TheRed1955 what you say about about the KC 2-step is the "normal" dance convention of mirrored partner dances. The only dance I have done that does not follow it is Argentine tango and Chicago-style stepping. Stepping in Chicago is generally taught Left for follower & right for leader. But, if you dance the way it is shown it will not make a difference! I learned a mirrored stepping originally using conventional starting foot. But, somehow it changed in Chicago. Why???

[Matthyys]

thumbs up for the fat woman

[salsadj1]

TAKING MY FIRST CLASS IN PEORIA - I MAINLY DO SALSA, MERENGUE & BACHATA. TRIED IT AT THE ST LOUIS SALSA CONGRESS.

[bbstepper]

@salsadj1 Small world: You may have met a Latin/mambo/salsa DJ from Chicago El Caobo [Earl Hall]. I go to his Latin dance set on the south side in Chicago. I've been doing or trying bachata, salsa, merengue & Argentine tango off & on for for a few years now. Adding stepping to your dance vocabulary should not be too tough. Dominican style bachata should be plus in learning stepping although swing experience is more helpful. It is just easier learn another partner dance when you do one already.

[nsdc2010]

just starting, you can say a baby stepper. love the foot work instruction.

[thickandplumped]

nice

[SLIPPINGINTOTHREE]

A real teacher is a learner,too. You Should never try to show up your students.

[purpleknightmom]

I've been looking at all sorts of how to step videos...I think yours is the best. It genuinely shows someone how to do the steps.

[tldarden8040]

Thanks for your video because it has been a great help for me to have and gain the knowledge of the basic steps in understanding the females steps, but I am guy who is trying to learn the basic steps for the man. I have been trying to find a site to learn and see the basic 8 count for the man, but I think found a site yesterday. Keep doing great things in your career and to inspire others to reach their goals as well. Peace and joy,Talmadge L. Darden

[demetria1957]

This was what I needed, thank you Mr Leon.

[fullofcyn]

They should choose there words wisely with the title of this video. Cause that women on the left, Her hips are really *Expanded*.

[rain434]

love stepping now i can continue learning school keps me from classes u the best

[calsonic1]

Great video, but looks like it was conducted in a library. :-)

[mingosan2006]

the lady has some huge hips

[fobsternd]

@mingosan2006 BIGGGGG

[QueenAdia98]

wow she's really hippy

[jessjada]

I was just about to get frustrated because I had not seen one video that actually went slowly enough for me to catch the steps and see what I needed to do. Thank you. This was so easy to follow.

[liquideffex2]

Stepping has been a mystery since I move to Chicago in '98. After watching this, I was stepping in minutes!  Dude, thank you!

[rudielor]

Finally a beginner's lesson that looks and feels right. Steppin has also been a mystery to me. A lot of classes start you off different and it doesn't seem to fit in when you dance with someone else or see other people doing it. Thanx from Detroit.

[jaypeanebony]

i got to left feet, but this video is teaching me very well. no more holding up the wall, lol...

[bbstepper]

Fantastic! Thanks for taking the time to comment.

[funmilove]

i thought i was the only person with two left feet.But with this video,i can do it

[JuStAReaLChiCk]

I want to learn how to step. I am from cali and my mom taught me how to cha cha but I want to know hot to step another style. Loved this video I learned a lot in 7 mins.

[bbstepper]

Thanks from me the "real beginner " students who helped to produce it....

[SLIPPINGINTOTHREE]

@JuStAReaLChiCk I never took lessons in my life. But, I smooth.

[dumas15]

I'm keeping this video because i like that woman with the lovely hips I already know how to step my ass off

[egsorrell]

I appreciate this video. I learned more about stepping in this seven minute video than my family or friends have ever taught me. Thanks!

[gharlston11]

I like this stepping video. It's really detailed and the counting helps. But I think it would be even better if after teaching the basic steps, they would show the steps to music so that you could appreciate it live.

[broman5fl]

I have two letf feet and this man has got me learning to stepp great

[themtb2003]

I love steppin. At least learnin how to step. Its mature. Its a shame The music industry ignores the middle aged black music lovers. There are a lot of us. The music, the dancing. the dressing up. Its called CLASS. you cant step with pants saggin! Hey whose the bbw? Go Girl!You GO!

[Tank761st]

I am learning to swing dance now here in Texas. This is a great video.

[bjsings]

I just want to thank you,I have been looking for a video to show me how to step for some time now.The way you teach it step by step you make it look so easy. I no longer have to be the one who has to just stand and watch people having fun . I can't thank you enough

[parakete7]

This is the best steppin instructional video I've seen. I can't wait to try it. EXCELLENT JOB!!!!!

[quietstorm9421]

This video is EXCELLENT!! I have watched a few but this is the most professional. You could sell this. I want to learn to step with my husband. I am going to have him watch this.

Thank you well done!

[LadyPZ]

Very good! I really like how you broke down the basics!

[bedroll2007]

Are they in a library?!

[bbstepper]

No. A meeting room of a grocery co-op store.

[blkgrlmd]

Very nice, very helpful.

[iconinc]

Yo man, this seems to hard to do, Imma keep practicing though!

[bbstepper]

It does take muscle training like many other activities. We all have had that feeling with something at the begining. Have you ever watch a 1st time skater, bike rider, archer, basketball player? I'll be nothing in a while... like walking weight 1 foot at a time only. Get local help from any good partner dance instructor if something really does not feel right. Good luck!

[dscot]

Alot of instructors seem to just showoff all these "complex" moves to their students. You're one of the only ones to break it down this simply. This clip deserves the 'Bout Time' Award for finally showin how it happens!

[bbstepper]

Thank you. Our motto: "Any stepper can show you steps, we teach you to dance"(SM)