Steppin’ is a mellowed-out version of Lindy Hop that came out of Chicago in the 1970s and has since become popular in the Bay Area. The dance form is about creating a constant flow between partners. It’s is especially popular in cities with large African-American communities, where with a little soul and hip-hop sprinkled in, it’s winning over dancers from ages 20 to 70.
Watch Mitzi Mock’s video about the steppin’ scene growing in the San Francisco Bay Area:
Listen to Bay Area steppin’ enthusiast Paula Miller talk about how steppin’ helped her and her daughter recover from cancer:
https://soundcloud.com/kqed-arts/participate-steppin-and-the-journey-towards-recovery
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