Dena Morrison with Common

Soy:        Diva Dena, how long have you been stepping?

Dena:      Ahh, since 2005, with the 6 count.  I learned the 8 count in 2006.  You do the math.  [Laughter]

Soy:        Tell me this, why did you feel the need to specify the 6 and 8 count?  It must be important to you since you pointed that out. 

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  Mike Epps

ChiStepper stopped through The Venue inside of the Horseshoe Casino to watch Mike Epps show out this past Thursday.  He blended new material with a few classic jokes and weaved in some cracks on the audience to make for a gut busting show.  Aside from incredible timing and a delivery that seems like his entire act is being shot straight from the hip, Mike understands how to connect with his audience.  He discussed his love for performing in front of the hood and also pointed out, albeit jokingly, how Hollywood likes to put Black comedians in dresses (a la Kevin Hart, Martin Lawrence, and Tyler Perry to name a few). 

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Get your partners ready, the World’s Largest Steppers Contest prelims are on the way and they’re coming up fast.  A few Out-of-Town locations are already confirmed and listed below.  The Chicago prelim will be much different this year, as the contest will hold one major prelim this year focusing on all categories instead of weekly category prelims.  The date for the Chicago prelim is still being determined, but will take place in July.  A possible makeup date may be scheduled but is not guaranteed.

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  3x Out-of-Town Champion Maurice Thomas posing with partner Tineka Wiley

ChiStepper learned on a call with the Majestic CEO, Pete Frazier that the Out-of-Town category of the World’s Largest Steppers Contest is being nixed this year.   The category was created in 2006 following a bludgeoning that Out-of-Towners, particularly Detroit, took in the 2005 World’s Largest Steppers Contest at the hands of Chicago.  Rumors spread that Out-of-Towners would never get a fair shake in the World’s Largest and many even went as far personally boycotting the event.  In the past 6 years however, things have changed drastically, and Pete feels that category has lost its usefulness.

Tags: Steppin Contests | WLSC