As Taught By The Chicago Steppers Network And Other Sources Observed Around the USA

HOW DO THE CLASSES WORK?
Classes at Jimmies/Glas Kat & Sheraton Hotel  appeal to a wide range of dancers. For the beginners, all classes start with the basic step, so that people just starting out can learn the step and participate in the dancing later to get more practice.

The first part of the lesson typically includes the basic footwork and rhythm, and a single turn for the followers. Following that, several patterns are usually taught, which employ the basics and also go beyond to new types of moves.

Often times both a beginning and intermediate pattern are taught. People attending the class do NOT need to have a partner or sign up ahead for registration. All classes are drop-in, and we change partners often, so that you can experience dancing with a variety of people, which is very helpful for improving your skills.

Intermediate dancers will benefit from the classes by learning new patterns each week. Patterns are rarely repeated, so that by attending classes regularly, leaders can build a large repertoire of moves.

Similarly, followers learn the kinds of things to expect while dancing, as well as tips for following intricate moves.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR THE LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS BOTH?
Both partners will learn more detail about patterns, as well as hints for leading and following certain moves well. Learning more of the patterns and the nuances of each of them will lead to your ability to lead/follow with any dancer. Salsa Classes by Jake and Techi www.SalsabyJake.com All classes are free w/admission, no partner necessary.

1). R Kelly Steppin Routine 

    A-Choreograph Steppin Routine  

2). Learning the basic 8- and 6 count pattern

    and fundamentals of steppin'

    (Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4

3). Basic Turns

A-Left Half Turn ---------------------

              B-Right Half Turn--------------------

C-Left Full Turn----------------------

D-Right Full Turn--------------------

E-Reverse/Fakeit Turn--------------

F-Left Double Turn------------------

G-Right Double Turn----------------

4). Intro To Chicago Stepping Line Dance

A-Basic--------------------------------

B-Smooth N Easy--------------------

C-Kickstand---------------------------

D-Double Kickstand------------------

E-Macdaddy Magic------------------

F-Swing It-----------------------------

G-Kicking Up The Dust------------- 

H-Left & Right Half Turn------------

I-Left And Right Full Turn-----------

J-R Kelly Steppin Routine------------

K-Pause---------------------------------

K-Steppin' In Place--------------------

L-Lee's Groove Steppin

O-Cross Over

P-Brave Walk

Q- Jerry Butler

R- Skip IT

5). Old School Steppin' Original Style

      A-Basic 8 & 6 Count-----------------------

6). Atlanta Chicago Style Steppin Southern Flare

    A-Basic 8 & 6 Count-----------------------

7) Partnering Leading/Following

    A-Pull Start----------------------------

    B-Initial Address Start---------------

    C-Left Half Turn----------------------

    D-Right Half Turn--------------------

    E-Reverse Turn-----------------------

    F-Hands Connected Reverse Turn

    G-Cross Body Lead Reverse Turn-R

    H-Cross Body Lead Reverse Turn-L

    I- Leader Out Of The Slot ----------

    J-Hands & Arms----------------------

    K-Hands & Arms----------------------

    L-Lees' Grove Steppin-----------------

    M-Cross Over---------------------------

A-Electric Slide----------------------

B-Casper Slide----------------------

E-Booty Call--------------------------

F-Zydeco Slide-----------------------

G-Booty Scoot-----------------------

H-Cha Cha Slide (Backup)-------

I-Philadelphia Booty Call----------

J-Randy 3 Step----------------------

K-Vicious------------------------------

F-Finesse-----------------------------

G-Soul City Walk

H-SBJ Sunday BLues N Jazz

I-Wild Wild West (Calif)

J-Wilk Wild West (Philadelphia)

K- Running Man (Philadelphia)

L- Quando Quando

M- Dancing In The Dark

N- Squeeze Me

O-Jazzy Lady

P-Bump N Grind

Q- The Rip

A-Basic-------------------------------

B-Cuban Step-----------------------

C-Right Turn-------------------------

D-Left Turn---------------------------

E-Cross Body Lead----------------

F-Reverse Turn---------------------

G-Hair Brush-------------------------

H-Merengue-------------------------

Swing/DC Hand Dance-Beginning-Intermediate

A-Basic--------------------------------

A-Basic-------------------------------- -