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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 …

  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 …

  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 …

  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 …

  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 …