[jojapeach]

It depends on the context of why a non-BGLO would be stepping. If you are stepping by yourselves without any guidance from a BGLO and doing it "just because", it would definitely be seen as a mockery no matter what defense (admiration, emulation, etc) was offered.

If participation was on the part that sairose spoke of (non-BGLOs being taught by BGLOs), then it's different. For instance, my sorors at UGA successfully hosted their 2nd annual step show this year, and it featured four non-BGLO sororities. They were taught by my sorors and Zeta Phi Beta, and at least 1 soror from SGRho and ZPhiB stepped with each non-BGLO sorority. There was nothing but love and fun on the stage and in the audience. It created greater unity and a connection that is bound to grow. DISCLAIMER: They were taught steps, but they weren't taught any traditional steps or cane steps.

So, BearyCuteAPhi, I think it should not be pursued "just because...", especially if the Greek climate there is not very open or unified.

BTW, ChaosDST, I've only seen one excellent step routine flawlessly executed by a non-BGLO sorority, the ZTAs of Valdosta (GA) State University. They won the show with a lot of precise, complicated steps including one where they made the beat to DMX's "Ruff Ryders Anthem". It blew everyone away, and it definitely was not a mockery. Just an interesting tidbit.