Learn to Step in 45 minutes

[@leroyjohnson424]

Hey I'm going to try to break it down for you because I'm on lock down and I have nothing better to do. First, I studied stepping over 20 years ago. I would take my Camcorder (LOL) and go to the steppers set not to dance but to film people and go home and study them. I went to Donnie's and Dre's (Chicago) classes and this is what I found out.....The dance revolves around the step pattern.. It's basically step/or kick with the left foot, step/or kick with the right foot then crossing your left leg over to the right side and then crossing your right leg over to the left side. Some instructors teach their students to step forward and then backward to replace the leg crossing but the count of the beat would be the same. The problem and the big difference with the count is that this same basic pattern is counted differently by different people. There are really 8 actual steps in the step pattern. 2 of those steps are actually little bitty stutter steps. In the 8 count, all of the actual steps are counted. In the 6 count, the stutter steps are not counted. Your feet are moving but the move is skipped in the count. Another problem is that different instructors start their count at different times of the pattern. The kick/kick part is called the shuffle. Some people start their count then. Some people start their count at the first cross. In the 8 count some instructors count the shuffle as 7-8. In the 6 count , some instructors use the shuffle as 5-6. I learned with the 6 count where the kick/kick was the 1-2, the first cross to the right was 3 and the cross to the left was 5. When I saw people counting 8 and on a different count sequence, it sounded weird but we were actually doing the same thing. 6 or 8, I could dance with anybody but I couldn't count their count. LOL Sometimes the people who count 8 are a split second behind the people who count 6. I just slow down a hair and we're in sync. All step songs have a beat. In the 6 count, if you were to clap or snap your fingers to that beat you would be clapping/ snapping a straight 6 count. If you were to clap the 8 count, you would see that you would have to clap that stutter step. Try it and see. I have taught many people (girlfriends LOL) to dance over the years. But when I was learning, I got heel spurs from practicing so much. Watch some of these videos and see if you can tell the difference. I hope this helps. If you have more questions hit me on facebook. (I will NOT be back on this page) Leroy Johnson standing next to a black and white pennant/flag. GOOD LUCK!! Show less

[@mysticman9331]

Wow!!! I am blown away!!!! I need to learn how to step. I need this dance in my life. Lord have mercy!!

[@AngelisaAustin]

I absolutely love the smoothness and grooviness of Chicago steppin. I am a beginner and I am determined to learn and be this groovy. My biggest challenge is staying in my lane and staying on beat and sometimes I have issues with the startup like finding the beat but snapping your fingers does help. I am looking at all the videos I can to improve and get better in this dance. Thank you for sharing 😊💃🏾❤️

[@tangicoleman3306]

Angelisa Austin this ain’t Chicago tho😂😂😂😂

[@sonmychest2757]

I'm watching this now in Iowa wishing I could make them 3 hour trips to Chicago to learn stepping like this.... but I can't so thanks to YT and you guys for the videos.

[@leeannbrenton70]

If u can pay attention and follow its not too hard. For some its just natural. You have to give it up for Chicago they be jammin

[@dyad2382]

Here in South Africa we call it 'Bob' and 'Jazz....urs got more soul🕺💃💯💯👌

[@pulabam4064]

GREAT JOB...It dosent get any more simple than this...👏👏👏

[@hanunahfareed5429]

I just stumbled across your stepping class video. Each one brings me closer to my dream. You put it(movements) all in perspective. Thank you for sharing.

[@cheyennegovender5861]

This Is Beautiful!! We do a similar step in South Africa! But I have learnt so much just by watching this video! ❤

[@cindylou42]

What do they call it in South Africa? Are there any KZbin videos?

[@TheSaBohemian]

In SA its called "jazzin"

[@sungodjrspot]

Because you can step DOES NOT MEAN YOU CAN TEACH! The teachers need to be taught HOW TO TEACH FIRST!

[@jonitabrooms8037]

Spoken like a true stepper.

[@reginajones1425]

Amen to that

[@tonyalove6921]

Go head he handled both at the same damn time💃💃💃and didn't miss a beat❤❤❤❤❤

[@mysticman9331]

That was exceptional! As a man I am jealous.

[@regina4109]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ my blackness 💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏽

[@mauricegay2418]

Stepping originated on the westside of Chicago it was called bopping

[@theteacher6404]

Exactly, I went to Marshall HS and 85% of our dance was bopping.

[@mslikenootha]

Didn’t know they danced like that in ATL I thought this was a Detroit and Chicago thang. I’m actually going to a steppers class this week before I left Detroit I was only ballrooming and didn’t get a chance to learn stepping now finally in Vegas someone is teaching a steppers class. It’s no real dancing as such like this in Vegas, I miss Detroit when comes to dancing and rich in history #namaste ☺️

[@kimgilliam7017]

Chicago in Detroit they call ballroom dancing two different dances

[@0121-x2j]

inline dancing is for whites..

[@jjooeegg1]

When the pros dance at the end it's very impressive . Well done

[@jackiesmith76]

You are so smooth and a awesome teacher ❤️

[@yvonnecannon8539]

This is definitely a Chi-town thing. But we like to share! #Lololol #Steppers💖

[@baymafay]

These students had to practice before this video. My feet would be everywhere. I hope my teacher isn't this bad. There is another video called "A simple lesson in stepping" that started from scratch and was much better on KZbin. It was simple the basics!

[@marilynhudson9879]

Rita Dillard.. Thank You for sharing the info for the easy video that's where I need to start my stepping lessons.. however I'll save this lovely stepping lessons video to advance to they all seem to be a great group.. Peace and Love~~

[@a.h6557]

I am

[@a.h6557]

Thanks professors

[@jonitabrooms8037]

Ikr. I'm sure you need to know stepping 101 before even wasting anyone's time. Know to do it gracefully, know the rhythm and coordinate with your partner.

[@MomDukes951]

Wowww, beautiful Sistas and Brothas😍😍😍 I've learned just watching

[@batgirlp5561]

Starts at 1:48

[@conciousqueen6991]

This makes me miss my City!!!!

[@celestinasimmons3541]

Wow, looking forward to this now that I can’t walk out the door however people black it down into segments first then put it together.

[@aaronwilson1728]

Look like seniors trying to step put some energy into it lol😂😂😂😂😂

[@stevenhosea4849]

Aaron Wilson Happens. Goodness

[@darylcameron3838]

Got to be THE CHI! Home Sweet Home... Original Steppin'!

[@EnigmaKLTV]

Daryl Cameron that's not Chicago!

[@zorahaviland8057]

Yeah they can’t step. They’re attempting to though. It says ATL. Not feelin it.

[@lauritapolk9400]

Steppin originated on the south side of Chicago but this is not Chicago.

[@tangicoleman3306]

Daryl Cameron hell naw no it’s not either

[@NativeAmerican10]

This is so relaxing

[@verahoward9422]

Heyyy! Love the steps with the trio.

[@helenhines9883]

Thank you I learned a lot from this video I've always wanted to learn how to step I can swing haven't been in about 4 years but I would love to know where the instructors are so I can come and learn some more.

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

POWERFUL EXCELLENT PRIMOR. DAPHNE COTTON. THANKS YOU! ●BROWN FAMILY. INCREDIBLE 💜

[@jcheema313]

That was superb. 👣💚♻️

[@boomerang905]

Bottom line: that's the bop 😀😊😝😄

[@sonmychest2757]

Oh 678.... they in ATL... but I still love it.

[@sodadiscount8840]

I enjoy watching them step

[@MoPhiPulaBam]

Great Job...Thank You...

[@choneyb54]

BASICLY IT'S THE SWING OUT FROM BACK IN THE DAY ... TWO STEP WITH YOUR TWIST ... HAND DANCE!!

[@phyllisjames7128]

Yep, we did this back in the ‘60s when I was a teenager.

[@choneyb54]

@@phyllisjames7128 😊YES INDEED!!

[@peachesmay4948]

it looks like the hustle from the 80's. I used to dance like that when I was a teenager. they just calling it another name now.

[@lauritapolk9400]

Steppin' originated on the south side of Chicago. So that is where the name: Chicago style steppin' came from.

[@deniserodriguez3125]

It's not hard at all just listen to the music you will get that vibe I love to dance

[@barbaramyers6565]

Who remember budland

[@carlisleevans6018]

it says Alanta Georgia....SMDH lol

[@theteacher6404]

Westside first then it was transplanted to the Southside.

[@paulasmall5113]

I grew up in chi town . Bopping was l we did lets see that would have been late 60s early 70s.

[@SouthernComfort707]

I went to college in Illinois during the middle to late 70's and we would go to Chicago 2 or 3 weekends every month. I was intrigued by the smooth dancing in the nightclubs there. Indeed they referred to it as bopping during that time. I was determined to learn how to do it and did so with the help of several of my college friends who were from Chicago. I later taught it to some of my southern friends and all eyes were on us when we hit the dance floor. I am now a senior citizen and can still step in the name of love.

[@yoshiSBX]

Beautiful.

[@sharonrogers4534]

I want to learn

[@Rose-j8r3f]

Great blessu all.

[@rockblt2098]

South Africa Durban girls dance very good this steps

[@drea4360]

Yes My hometown 💃🏽

[@fredaallen5317]

been looking for lessons where is this located? ?

[@mrsdavidbanner8577]

they were my instructors they're based out of atlanta

[@robertseverson2988]

How can I learn it in 45 minutes when the video is only 8

[@diamondisme100]

😂🤣

[@clarindarisher3700]

💀

[@fee179]

Robert Severson LMAO 😂 good question

[@paultyler7355]

makes you go hmmmm Huh

[@thatsmz.ashley2u817]

On the floor 😂🤣😭

[@valeriehawthorne8259]

I have been takeing lessons the 6 count the 8 count and I'm still confused because everyone teaches different.. and a lot of teachers can't teach

[@leroyjohnson424]

Hey I'm going to try to break it down for you because I'm on lock down and I have nothing better to do. First, I studied stepping over 20 years ago. I would take my Camcorder (LOL) and go to the steppers set not to dance but to film people and go home and study them. I went to Donnie's and Dre's (Chicago) classes and this is what I found out.....The dance revolves around the step pattern.. It's basically step/or kick with the left foot, step/or kick with the right foot then crossing your left leg over to the right side and then crossing your right leg over to the left side. Some instructors teach their students to step forward and then backward to replace the leg crossing but the count of the beat would be the same. The problem and the big difference with the count is that this same basic pattern is counted differently by different people. There are really 8 actual steps in the step pattern. 2 of those steps are actually little bitty stutter steps. In the 8 count, all of the actual steps are counted. In the 6 count, the stutter steps are not counted. Your feet are moving but the move is skipped in the count. Another problem is that different instructors start their count at different times of the pattern. The kick/kick part is called the shuffle. Some people start their count then. Some people start their count at the first cross. In the 8 count some instructors count the shuffle as 7-8. In the 6 count , some instructors use the shuffle as 5-6. I learned with the 6 count where the kick/kick was the 1-2, the first cross to the right was 3 and the cross to the left was 5. When I saw people counting 8 and on a different count sequence, it sounded weird but we were actually doing the same thing. 6 or 8, I could dance with anybody but I couldn't count their count. LOL Sometimes the people who count 8 are a split second behind the people who count 6. I just slow down a hair and we're in sync. All step songs have a beat. In the 6 count, if you were to clap or snap your fingers to that beat you would be clapping/ snapping a straight 6 count. If you were to clap the 8 count, you would see that you would have to clap that stutter step. Try it and see. I have taught many people (girlfriends LOL) to dance over the years. But when I was learning, I got heel spurs from practicing so much. Watch some of these videos and see if you can tell the difference. I hope this helps. If you have more questions hit me on facebook. (I will NOT be back on this page) Leroy Johnson standing next to a black and white pennant/flag. GOOD LUCK!!

[@ashiakieofpolygyny771]

The most common name ever

[@venitajelks8856]

Thank you this was amazing

[@whatsupyaul5599]

Damn I wish I could do that. That made my liver quiver 😘

[@paultyler7355]

And your bladder spladder huh

[@arneshareives6825]

I love us foreal!!!

[@gigimccray986]

i know this is an old video....can you tell me what the song they're playing at the very end....it sounds so good.

[@getmoney1957]

They Call You (No Move Cut) - Jazz City

[@gigimccray986]

Thank you

[@barbaramyers6565]

I’m 70 Born and raised in Chicago, I can still step my ass off y’all should see me and my sisters we be getting down.

[@marilynhudson9879]

@@barbaramyers6565..I, just turned 70 today 11-26-18 didn't we do stepping back in the 70's or maybe before I think we called it the Bop..it, was so many dances every jam there was a different dance.. Peace and Love

[@charisseagnew1788]

They jammin and having fun . . Love it!✌️

[@user-rh3fn9vz2j]

Very impressive.What's the name of the songs you guys are playing? Thanks

[@KimDMurray]

Are you still giving lessons... I’ll be in Chicago this summer and would like to take some classes ... kimj

[@pauldenham9248]

Kim D. Murray don’t

[@tangicoleman3306]

It’s not Chicago tho😂😂😂😂

[@darthvato3303]

Loved it...

[@rocsecurity6953]

whats the song at 4:06???

[@milied4463]

He's good

[@milobryant1053]

Where can I get stepping lessons in Indiana......

[@ywilson5471]

Milo Bryant Washington Park on 30 the st

[@milobryant1053]

Ok......I leave in Muncie but I'm in Indy alot....Ty for the info

[@TTom218]

Milo Bryant genesis center in Gary has classes every once in a while

[@stevenhosea4849]

Milo Bryant Dummied. Hi. Yes. Hi. Yes. Thanks

[@cavelelivermore]

Does anyone know if this is an ongoing class, I would love to get more information about it.

[@mrsdavidbanner8577]

yep

[@sirmoney1]

Whats the name of the second song played after the quincy jones one?

[@1PrinceJay]

ogkxwavyyYT Heavens Girl

[@rickjones1281]

Should be called learn to step after 45 Introductions..😒😒

[@ChicagoClout]

😂

[@fiyre43]

😂🤣

[@learntocrochet3952]

😂😂😂

[@SuperWarpath]

😂

[@angelamcdonald4081]

Learn to dance in 45...What state are you in ?

[@aaishatillman7991]

Soo pretty

[@stevenhosea4849]

Aaisha Tillman Goodness. Hi

[@marvinmcdonald1676]

Right only 8 somebody got ripped off

[@cynthiaanderson9983]

Doing Me line dance

[@nativenewyorker2ify]

whose the Mack?

[@anthonyali2889]

My People Nice

[@smiley32s]

smooth

[@Deirram2a]

I did learn sh t from this video...except it shouldn’t have been on KZbin.

[@carolynbailey2390]

WTF ARE they doing damn

[@karendavidson7538]

I didn't see anyone learning in 45 seconds or min.just the ones who already knew how the teachers

[@joreyinfl]

Karen Davidson Lol, I was thinking the same thing and was even ready to start with them! It was more like a show off video. Change the title or really show us how to step! Plus camera person did not shoot well.

[@karendavidson7538]

joreyinfl Exactly that's what I'm talking bout they were showing off, not teaching.

[@mattiewright1608]

Karen Davidson

[@jerim59]

I beg to differ with all of you. If you pay attention they teach you , all you have to do is add in what you can when you get better. It all starts with the same thing. 1-2 1-2-3 1-2-3 1-2....The only reason they can do all the other stuff is because they are vets at it. If you look starting at 4:05, the guy in the suit can barely count and move his feet at the same time. But, at 4:56 he is able to twirl the instructor and still stay on beat. It is all in the count.........Try it a lil longer and I pray that one day you ladies will get it down.... Look at this video I posted below.....they are on the same count but are moving and learning as they go........kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYTEZaeGosmooZo

[@bobbaralawrence2002]

Let me find a beginner's video

[@lizzieclay6774]

Love it but they need to slow it down if they gonna teach. I want to learn it. That brother is pretty smooth.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Why did the girls wear sneakers how are u gonna be able to slide!!!!!!!--------

[@jonathanbonaparte5673]

You're not teaching, you're showing off

[@jackiestarr2881]

LOL!

[@donalddavenport2373]

Why isn't people are just enjoying themselves oppose to showboating?

[@QUICKNESSN3]

Because that's what the majority of people do in Atl. SHOWBOAT! If this class was being "taught" in the Chi. Or Indiana even (Gary). The students would've been "TAUGHT". Instead of having to stand around and watch the "teachers(?)". Yeah, I said it!

[@thecashmerenevahshowbffsfo8900]

Boom Boom room

[@jau2552]

Why don’t men have to do the same counts as ladies? The men were not following any pattern, they were just stepping around randomly. But good job ladies for actually “stepping.”

[@paultyler7355]

Think its called rock step. 1,4,78

[@missmasonya3131]

I wanna learn how to step so bad but this ain't teach me nothing.

[@mildredlockhart9085]

I was very disappointed with your video. You indicated that you would teach a beginner how, but you didn't, instead you advance quickly to the more experience and left the beginner behind. You accelerated so quickly, leaving the begin without a chance as if to showcase your own expertise. Please be mindful that show you and teach you are similar in meaning with the expectation that within 45 minutes one would not be confused, scattered and disappointed. Please reconsider your introduction with the listener in mind more so than yourself.....

[@mikelee9608]

True!!

[@Jamescampbell4661]

should skip long intro. we want the lesson.

[@Datz-Donna]

The music sucks first of all! 2nd there's no cohesion. Anybody know of a good beginner video with good music? They skipped from 1 2 123 123 to doing ish like I know wtf they're doing.

[@rosemarytredway-roberts8206]

JAMMING!!!!!!

[@bobbypeeler5355]

look

[@critical-thought-4all561]

This track is fast becoming a Chicago Steppers favorite. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKKucpmPidF5jbs

[@lamontturner1003]

00

[@twylavann5522]

Poorly done,

[@QUICKNESSN3]

Can't step, none-the-less "LEARN". To this slow, dead, horrible music. I'll just remain silent about the instructors(?). Ijs

[@sarahmueller335]

Why do all these people all over the Internet put these half ass videos on the net to teach people how to dance when they can't dance themselves. The guy couldn't keep his eyes off the floor. And let's not even talk about the lead or follow. They were horrible. Then, there's the problem with the music. If you don't dance to the beat they why play the music. It was a poor imitation of swing dancing which has been out since the 20s. I seriously how they were not getting paid for this.

[@balonkysnacker8797]

Poorly made video, not instructional

[@elaynewilliams7493]

ok

[@reginajones1425]

I guess you inroduce the dance then stop teaching at 3:05.

[@jamielunes1841]

he is foul!

[@0121-x2j]

whitemans dance..give it back..