Sprite Step Off

[Senusret I]

I can imagine why from a promotional standpoint, but I guess coming from an artistic standpoint (as most Greeks might agree) it was the wrong move. If they were going to use famous people, I'd prefer famous Greeks who have exposure to stepping in some way (Darryl Bell from A Different World, for example). If not Greek themselves, I'd at least like to see someone with a background in dance (Debbie Allen, are you listening?)

But alas, that's not what it turned out to be.

I'm not mad at Zeta Tau Alpha for following the rules. I do question the borrowing of a tradition from one culture in order to promote one's own organization.

How come nobody ever borrows the Filipino stick dance? Or capoeira?

[LatinaAlumna]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

How come nobody ever borrows the Filipino stick dance? Or capoeira?

I've seen some You-Tube videos of a sorority that "borrowed" my sorority's use of machetes (which has a very deep cultural meaning for those of us who are of Mexican descent) and is highly signature. When I saw it, I wondered how that sorority would feel if we used some of their highly recognizable poses or hand gestures.

ETA: And the moves they were doing with the machetes were exact copies of some of the routines that my sisters have up on You Tube...so much so that I knew what those women were going to do next in their routine.