STEVE CHICAGO STEPPIN IN DETROIT

[pyrosphincter]

beautiful

[djkaneck1]

Wow it's like watching the lindy hoppers of old school. This couple got some funky moves for em. Super ill!!! great vid.

[720seven]

Great stuff bro do you have more videos like this?

[chinadoll8182]

congrtas ths is so awesome i want 2 learn how 2 do ths sooooooooooooo bad cn any1 tell me where i cn g 2 learn this. im from detroit as well!wut a way 2 represent young man

[Supadave7]

Sick spin @ 0:52 seconds.

[go2nate]

Hi Steve, We're planning on visiting Detroit this coming January and was wondering if you have a dance class there and if so, on what days. I really like your technique.

[SwingingInTheHood]

Everybody seems to have an opinion on what is and what isn't Steppin'. I'll leave that to the experts. But, every time I see a video of folks winning a "Chicago Style Step" contest, the winning couple is executing figures from just about every known social dance (salsa, tango, hustle, swing, etc...) EXCEPT what everyone seems to agree is "Chicago Style Step". What's up with that?

[poettreeclimber]

I know what you mean. Gr8 observation. There should be standard definitions for Urban Ballroom dances. Nevertheless, in general, performance moves aren't necesarily dance specific.. the footwork, one main element of each dance, can't be counted in it. For instance, no dance style "owns" spins. Honestly though, I love older music & older steppin,' but I have to admit that change is inevitable. It's not good or bad, it's just is. Dance styles may always be seen as getting better or getting worse.

[katala727]

I'm From Chicago and haven seen some of the best steppers and this guy was HOT!!

[poettreeclimber]

Thanx for the love. When I see the video it seems so long ago (2 years is a long time, and some of the clips in the vid is from further away than that..). I've grown since then, and my ideas about the dance and dance culture in general has evolved. Nevertheless, if you see me somewhere, make sure to say "What's Up." :-)

[STEELISHARD1423]

I like the steppin of the years gone by, the music back then made the dancing more tight to me. my cuz Bo Bo Crockett I hear was one of the best in his time in Chi town.

[poettreeclimber]

I understand what you mean.... the music from the past itself in comparison to today's music seems to be drastically different. When the music is tight and full of soul, a person can authentically be inspired by the artistry.

[chistepmama]

I'm sorry. I'm not trying to take anything away from dude, but I'm not at all impressed. I've seen and danced with the best of the best and this is not where it's at. Anyone can dip and put someone into turns, but you gotta look at the feet. These 6 contest wins, were any of them in Chicago? Was he up against any heavy hitters? More than likely no. Take home a title from a reputable contest in Chicago and then have something to talk about.

[Kulada]

I'm lovin it and I'm from the D. not sure if you already have or not. Perhaps you want to upload videos on the net and make them pay per view or each download. Showing step by step each move. Just a thought!!! Keep doing your thang. Kulada

[wwwOLDIESANDMOREcom]

Step on my brother. Fine job. Keep it up and make the "D" proud!

[rmbb10]

Nice.

[sample66]

that studio looks like the place where mr. locks posted from before he got the new one

[19171969]

Does anyone know the name of a Stylistics steppin song I heard at a set. It is not one of their hits. My niece said it has a one word title.

[ZachyZach69]

i think it is "ppl make the world go round" ice cube and mac 10 sampled it aka "gangsta's make the world go round", let me know if its the one

[Drinalin]

is that the track id? cause it's a must have in my book

[poettreeclimber]

Last Tango in Paris.... Gotan Project :-)

[princessgirl614]

chi~city all day!!!!!!

[cortez4chicago]

PGH here we are! Wil give you whole cute next!

[elegba]

ok family

nice

you know anything about Detroit jitterbug?

if so let me know

is it anything like detroit ball room?

[princessgirl614]

dude iz killin' it. He look lke duee that was in step in the name of love video,the dude with the green ones. if he ain't he shuda been in it.

[theveilbooks]

I grew up steppin in Chicago. I learned when I was seventeen. It gets in your blood and when you hear that perfect step music, no matter where you are in the world, you want to STEP!!! Beautiful video, lovely music. Keep on steppin.

[quietstorm9421]

What can I say? Your a natural :)

[suavesteppers]

The name of the song is last tango in paris- by the Gottan Project

[sunlion55]

stepping been around along time it's good to see it has had a spot light on it we use to do it in richmond va. keep up the work .keep it alive

[Chisteppers]

Nice moves you are a Real Chicgao Style Stepper. Keep them coming.

[poettreeclimber]

TY :-)

[poettreeclimber]

TY :-D

[whataboutbud]

very good video, and dancer!

[alphagate]

Excellent video! What is the name of the song and artist played is this video?

[Chicago79ers]

this guy is smooth as hell.

[shrjohn]

This guy is really smooth when he dances.

[yellaboy227]

that move they did around the :51 sec mark was cold as hell

[shaystubbs]

how about the one around the 1:45 sec mark. That's hot...

[kgsunshine]

Definitely. :)

[faygo12]

Outstanding video. I saved it to my favorites. PLEASE tell me the name of the tune playing. It really was a nice choice of music. Whats the name of the jam and artist??? Carl.

[ErosLWS]

Hey, are you doing the ballroom dancing classes at the Wayne State Rec Center again in the fall? I bailed last time a few weeks in because I had problems with my grades. It would be awesome to pick up again.

[BlackGoddess35]

okay! I knew you could do most of those dances but dang!!! You're good! And you're teaching a class! lolol. My friends and I should take some lessons from you man!! <33 Lani

[poettreeclimber]

Thanx for the positivity :-D

[jetit]

I want this song..how is it by? great Video

[idontknowanothername]

Yo Steve, keep doing what you're doing bro. This is Jaime....video still looks as good as the first time I saw it. Proud of you Bro....

[poettreeclimber]

Thanx a lot Bro! That really means something, especially coming from you!

[bbstepper]

Liked the Argentine Tango move at the start the video best!

[poettreeclimber]

Thanx :-D Decided to play around with it for a Ballroom contest that I was competing in.

[prettyboy1970]

Great video. Thanks for posting!

[poettreeclimber]

Thanx for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[poettreeclimber]

Tanisha...hmmm...I'm sure I would recognize if you I see you..but yes, my frat steps...not Chicago Step yet though. And do you know this "chick's" name that teaches at Bally's or who she has trained with?

[MsChambers79]

No I just took a trip. I love the art though. I use to know a couple of guys who practiced There is a chick at Bally's in Southfield who practices it too. I'm a Ballroom Dancer. If this is Steve... you know me. Tanisha...a friend of Buffords. We had Pizza at Buddy's. Does your Frat Stepp??

[MsChambers79]

Hello from Houston! The Bomb!  You guys look great. Trying to get theese folks down here to participate in this dance is so hard. Got to get back to the D.

[poettreeclimber]

Hey thanx a lot...I have a frat brother who just moved to Houston. Also, I see you have capoeira on your page...I was gonna ask if you play...but it seems that you probably just took a trip to brazil... Let me know your connection to Brazil and Capoeira

:-D

[debb655]

Thank you Steve. Did you do your video setup? I like it. If so I do a little of that kind of stuff also. I have one I put together on OneTrueMedia. Maybe we could compare notes on some of it I always looking for a better program.

[poettreeclimber]

Ur welcome. Yes I did it myself, thanx. I have dabbed in Film/vid production but haven't done much with it. Yeah, let me know what you got goin so I can check it out.

[debb655]

Alright Steve. You go man.

[poettreeclimber]

:-D Thanx...and for the record, I really enjoyed your Deb and Jeff John R clip, very smooth.