Is stepping in the same show as "GDI's" or service frats wrong?

[ladygreek]

Wow, I am just now reading this thread. I guess I did not realize that step shows are such big business.

But here is my take on it. I don't like any step show that is too long and redundant--that's where the boredom sets in. So if opening it up means a four hour step show, or the quality is compromised you have lost me anyway. Because to me it is not a matter of who is stepping--D9 or non-D9, but how entertaining the show is.

So since step shows are now big business, I believe that teams should be pre-screened and selected based on their expertise in stepping, not because they can pay an entry fee. (A business needs to attract customers, so the focus should be on which vendors will attract the most customers, imo.)

And yes, this would mean having potential stepping groups submit video tapes of their previous performances to a panel, and listing previous shows and the results, if applicable.

How do new steppers get the experience, you ask? By perfoming in exhibitions, and non-competitive shows.

As for the original question--you do need to look at what will be the possible ramifications from boycotting. After all, your chapter has to exist within the University system long after the step show is over. Pick you battles wisely. For me a step show just does not seem like the proper battle.