Step history
What cultural groups are credited with the development of stepping?
African-American fraternities and sororities.
Which famous movie features an all-African American step team battling in competition?
Stomp the Yard.
What is it called when a stepper stomps one foot while clapping their hands simultaneously?
Stomp-Clap.
What is the necessary gpa in order to be in this club?
2.0
Which style of dance has influenced modern stepping the most?
African Tribal & Gumboot dancing.
In what decade did stepping originate?
Which historically Black fraternity and sorority are known for their famous step performances at the *Sprite Step Off*?
Alpha Kappa Alpha and Omega Psi Phi.
What move involves slapping your thighs rhythmically?
What is the most important part of a step team practice?
Warming up / stretching
Which popular music genre often accompanies stepping performances?
Hip-Hop
Which fraternity is often recognized for popularizing stepping in the 20th century?
Alpha Phi Alpha.
Name the university whose step team is considered one of the best in collegiate competitions.
Howard University.
What does elite stand for in “Unity Elite”
We got our second name “elite” after we started winning competitions.
How should a stepper behave during performances to maintain team spirit?
Always keep the energy high and show respect for teammates and the audience.
Name a popular TV show that showcased step performances in the 1990s.
Name the type of step routine that includes both verbal chants and synchronized moves.
Call-and-response.
What annual event features step teams from all over the country in a large competition?
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Step Show.
What does "precision" refer to in stepping?
The perfect synchronization of movements and sounds.
What is the common dress code for a step performance?
We all got to be matching!
Which movie inspired many young people to start stepping in high schools and colleges?
Drumline.
Stepping is rooted in which African dance traditions?
Gumboot dancing and other rhythmic African movements.
Which all-girls' step team from Texas made national headlines for winning championships?
The Yates High School Lionettes.
Which step move is used to transition between sections of a routine and involves hand claps and stomps in quick succession?
Break step.
What is a key element of teamwork in stepping?
Trusting teammates to maintain rhythm and execute moves in sync.
Name a non-African culture that has influenced stepping styles in recent years.
Latin dance and martial arts