Where's the Steppin' Scene in the Phoenix Area?

PhxSoul.com regularly fields questions about the Step Dance scene in the Valley of the Sun. People assume that no one is steppin' out here but that's far from the truth. Steppin' will never be as big as it is in Chicago, but there is a movement here.

Lessons from Skipp the Rhythm & Blues Jazz Stepper

Skipp the Rhythm & Blues Jazz Stepper is working hard to bring everyone up to speed when it comes to steppin' in the Phoenix area.

He is hosting three classes per week, making it convenient for anyone who wants to learn this cultural partner dance style.

• Every Wednesday, Skipp hosts Stepp Lessons at Bobby C's Lounge, 1140 E. Washington St., Phoenix, from 4:30-7:45pm every Wednesday. Cost is $7.00 per session.   
• Every Saturday, Skipp hosts Stepp Lessons at the Star Ballroom, 2848 S. Carriage Lane, Mesa, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Cost is $7.00 per session. 
• Skipp's third Stepp class is held every Saturday (except the first of the month) at the Elks Lodge, 1007 S. 7th Ave., Phoenix, from 1-3 PM. Cost is $7.00 per session. 

For all who mention "PhxSoul.com," Skipp will donate $1 to PhxSoul.com to help keep the general Black population here in Phoenix informed about what's happening in our community.

For more information, contact Skipp at Jam_Ski@Msn.com or 602-571-8424.

Square-N-Compass Steppin' Lessons

• The Steppin' Community has various times and dates for classes. You can find this information on the Square-N-Compass Website (www.square-n-compass.com) under Events Around the Valley.

Saturday Night Chicago Steppin Set

Note: Please send an e-mail to info@phxsoul.com if you have more information about the Step Dance scene in the Valley.

Comments

[Ron]

Congratulations to you my brother. I been watching you bop, step, and do your thing since I was a little boy.....I am proud to have been able to see you grow and become one of the best. Keep doing yo thang, because they just now starting to see what I been seeing for years..........

The RR