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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 · Stepping, also known as step dance, is an exciting and rhythmic dance form that involves using the body—particularly the feet, hands, and voice—to create beats, rhythms, …

  5. 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 …

  6. Step Afrika! | We Step. We Tour. We teach.

    Step Afrika! Step Afrika! is the world’s leading authority on the art form of stepping and one of the top 10 African American dance Companies in the US.

  7. STEPPING Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Dec 5, 2016 · ˈstept adjective step 2 of 2 verb stepped; stepping 1 a : to move or take by raising the foot and bringing it down elsewhere or by moving each foot in order

  8. What is Stepping or Step Dance? - UpStaged Entertainment Group

    Step dancing (also known as Stepping) is an ancient form of dance that has been around for centuries. It has evolved over time and is still popular today, appearing in movies, TV shows, …

  9. What is STEPPING? - soulsteps 1

    Stepping is a percussive dance movement that uses the hands, feet, arms and legs to create polyrhythmic sounds. Beginning as early as the 1920s, African American fraternities and …

  10. The History of Stepping: The Ultimate Guide – Onassis Krown

    Mar 30, 2025 · Stepping finds its roots in African tribal dance and percussive traditions. Many African societies used synchronized, rhythmic movement and call-and-response chanting as …