The Origins of Steppin' with DJ Sam Chatman

As we close out this Black History Month, we thought it might be nice to highlight some Chicago Black history with the godfather of Chicago-style Steppin'. DJ Sam Chatman joins us now with more on the art of steppin' and its origins.

[carolynjones]

Back in my day, here in Houston Tx. we called it the two step.

[diannahminefee]

I was born & raised in Chicago, but now live in Houston TX. There's a reason Chicago is the stepping capital of the world!!!! Sam Chatman, Margaret and Andre are legends ❤❤❤💃💃💃💃💃

[ShirleyRJones]

What an elegant steppin couple. And thank you Sam for telling us about steppin history.

[drvalpartee]

Very true! 😅🎉I’ve been steppin’ since forever not after anyone. Started bopping and a friend showed me how to step by just doing it. No lessons. ❤

[shirleymuhammad]

In the 70s and 80s we bopped. I stopped dancing for years, and now it's stepping. It's not exactly the same, but still fun. Thanks Sam!

[LadyMargaretSteppin]

Thanks everyone I'm the lady in this video STEPPIN! I also have a channel on here all about Chicago STEPPIN. My channel name is Lady Margaret Steppin
Thanks again ♥️♥️♥️

[promayes]

I'm glad he explained Chicago style of Stepping. I'm a Southern Belle so I grew up seeing my parents do what some people in the South call hand dancing and which is really the same thing it just has more of a stroll style while stepping . But I do love the swag that Chicago has on it. And these couple is so classy and dressed. So nice! I love it

[deebarlow]

Also, I want to say how much Herb Kent means to stepping and Sundays Sunday is the day that we love to step, play cards, play, dominoes Herb Kent made it a tradition and thank you Sam Chapman for keeping it alive!

[terridalessandro]

i am 78 and did and still do Philly Jitterbug - I had no problem picking up the bop. have done soul line dancing to. just love to dance !

[tobconnected]

🗣"This is for the
Stepper's in the House"
Love Sam & his Daughter News Reporter Samantha
Thank You Smooth Steppin'
And they playing My Jam ❤
Thanks to all 3 and for this feature on this show ❤

[deebarlow]

I started bopping in high school and as I graduated and live my life, I became a stepper and it is one of the most satisfying dances I’ve ever did in my life! I moved away from Chicago. I live in Tampa Florida now but we even have Chicago steppers down here in Florida is reaching out everywhere. There is so much fun and I’m 67.

[getawif]

I love Thanks Dre & Lady Margret! & Sam Chatman!

[marianavarro]

I had never heard of stepping until that R. Kelly video😊 then my sister dated and married a brother from Chicago and all of a sudden we were stepping at clubs with him, we’re Puerto Ricans who are aged salsa dancers😊❤❤❤❤❤

[Sophisticated]

DJ Sam Chatman is the best he makes you not want to turn off your music 🎶🎵🎼/ Radio 📻

[bosvigos]

There’s a real elegance to this, it’s great, any age can do it too, which is good for this 71 gal! 💚☘️🇮🇪

[shelleywatson]

I love watching the videos on Stepping. It's very classy and the men are handsome and the women are beautiful. It's a great vibe. Stepping is the kind of dance that has been and will be around for years to come. Much love peace and peace peace and blessings to you all. 💋❤️💐🙏✝️💯🔥

[ToOpenseven]

I see you Andre and Lady Margaret!! Looking fabulous, per usual 🙂

[kckgirl]

YESSSS, two of the best Steppers in the business! 👏🏽👏🏽

[deidrewoods]

Beautiful Absolutely Congratulations Dre&Margaret 🎉🎉❤❤❤!!

[sscorp]

Chicago older resident in the 1960 called it bobbing they're movement was so smooth and gracefully ....They dressed so sharp 👌...