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  1. 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 …

  2. Stepping | Performance & History of African-American Dance ...

    Stepping, a complex synchronized dancelike performance that blends African folk traditions with popular culture. Stepping involves clapping, body slapping, vocalizations, and dramatic movements.

  3. 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 …

  4. What is Stepping or Step Dance? Tradition and Teamwork Explained

    Sep 5, 2025 · Learn about the history and tradition of stepping (step dance), a dynamic art form based on teamwork and rhythm. Explore how this energetic dance style promotes unity and expression.

  5. What Is Stepping? | Student Activities | Baylor University

    What Is Stepping? "Stepping" is a historical form of communication and storytelling that is widely performed by fraternities and sororities that belong to the National Pan-Hellenic Council, an …

  6. 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 combination of footsteps, …

  7. History - World of Step

    Elizabeth C. Fine’s stunningly elaborate and vibrant portrayal of the cultural politics of stepping draws on interviews with individuals on college campuses and steppers and stepping coaches from high …