About I Love Steppin'
Updated: January 16, 2018

Founded in April 2008 by Jeff Clark of Detroit, MI...I Love Steppin’ is an open community of dancers who love Chicago Style Steppin’. We come together in various cities across the country to network, market and communicate our ideals on how to increase the awareness of this dance we all love.

On the ILS website you will find information on Upcoming Events & Workshops across the country. If you are looking for a Steppin Classes in your area or visiting another city and want to know where to find Steppers Sets, ILS has that information also.

Check out the I Love Steppin T-Shirt Photos and make sure you get your T-Shirt today. If you need a DJ to spin at one of your steppin events you can find one in the Steppin DJ’s category. You can also keep up with the birthdays of steppers from across the country by viewing photos in the Birthdays category.

The latest feature to the website is the ILS Blog Spot. These blogs are perspective pieces written by contributing authors. The blogs not only keep the dance community informed but also explain the current trends in Chicago Style Steppin’ and encourage non steppers to check out what the dance is all about.

I Love Steppin Contacts, from various cities across the country, are listed here to provide you with up to date information about what’s going on in your city. Each contact can be reached through their Facebook page or through their individual website.

I Love Steppin’ hosts a weekly steppers set and a yearly main event. Every Saturday...It’s All About Steppin’ as ILS hosts its weekly steppers set from 5pm-10pm at Fire Water II Bar & Grill, 6521 John R, Detroit, MI 48202.

, featuring local dj's DJ is Kirk "DJ Mix" Peterson, "Rockin" Rodney Mack, Paul Ross " The Boss" and Emile " Steppin E" Tankersley.

The next main event for ISL is the I Love Steppin, 11th Year Anniversary, April 25-28, 2019. This event brings in steppers from across the country for three days of steppin’.

Attire consist of a form of rag time, black tie, and modern fashion designs twisted into a unique style of contemporary designs better known as Steppers Sharp usually reflecting a combination of times throughout African American history, the gouyster in particular.

A dance form very popular throughout Chicago's African American community. A dance of unity and positive atmosphere, currently enjoyed and adopted by people throughout American society under the reference of Hand dancing, Ballroom, The Swing, Steppin , and the Bop.