So is imitation really the sincerest form of flattery?

[Senusret I]

And quite frankly, I think step shows in general are a waste of time and resources and I don't like going to NPHC shows.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

And quite frankly, I think step shows in general are a waste of time and resources and I don't like going to NPHC shows.

When did you become anti-stepshows? Didn't you use to help high schools with them? Not clowning, just thought I remembered that.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

When did you become anti-stepshows? Didn't you use to help high schools with them? Not clowning, just thought I remembered that.

I should have qualified that with "NPHC" step shows. I know you're not clowning.

Here is my rationale.... I enjoy neophyte shows, probate shows, new member presentations, debuts, emergences, etc. I like those because the spotlight is on that one particular organization and their sisterhood or brotherhood.

I enjoy NPHC non-exclusive step shows and exhibitions because I get to see LGLOs, MCGLOs, and Christian GLOs perform. And it never fails, I always see something different at such shows. Unfortunately, I only get to attend one of those a year.

ETA: To further explain why I like these shows, I don't feel cheated if not all of the NPHC is represented -- some opt out because they have other things to do.

I do not enjoy NPHC-only shows because (to me) they are boring ANNNND (and I know it's not the fault of the art of stepping itself) I see too many of MY bros placing too much value on stepping and not enough on service and being out in their campus communities. If you can do both, great, I'll encourage it. But I am friends with a few collegiate neos now whose chapters really have their priorities in the wrong place. I just feel like the time they spend (waste) arguing and fussing in practices could be spent elsewhere.

And finally, yes, I founded a non-Greek step team at my alma mater, which might be what you're thinking of. Big fun! Coming up on ten years this January. Wouldn't call what they do a waste of time because we founded it JUST for stepping, and the average contribution per member is like four semesters.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I should have qualified that with "NPHC" step shows. I know you're not clowning.

Here is my rationale.... I enjoy neophyte shows, probate shows, new member presentations, debuts, emergences, etc. I like those because the spotlight is on that one particular organization and their sisterhood or brotherhood.

I enjoy NPHC non-exclusive step shows and exhibitions because I get to see LGLOs, MCGLOs, and Christian GLOs perform. And it never fails, I always see something different at such shows. Unfortunately, I only get to attend one of those a year.

ETA: To further explain why I like these shows, I don't feel cheated if not all of the NPHC is represented -- some opt out because they have other things to do.

I do not enjoy NPHC-only shows because (to me) they are boring ANNNND (and I know it's not the fault of the art of stepping itself) I see too many of MY bros placing too much value on stepping and not enough on service and being out in their campus communities. If you can do both, great, I'll encourage it. But I am friends with a few collegiate neos now whose chapters really have their priorities in the wrong place. I just feel like the time they spend (waste) arguing and fussing in practices could be spent elsewhere.

And finally, yes, I founded a non-Greek step team at my alma mater, which might be what you're thinking of. Big fun! Coming up on ten years this January. Wouldn't call what they do a waste of time because we founded it JUST for stepping, and the average contribution per member is like four semesters.

Okay, I understand where you are coming from. And it is quite disappointing to go to a NPHC step show and have only 3 teams show up with the same old steps.

[BlueNYC2]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Okay, I understand where you are coming from. And it is quite disappointing to go to a NPHC step show and have only 3 teams show up with the same old steps.

yeah, that is kinda wack. thats why i always check to see if teams are confirmed and which teams they are, cuz i'm tired of seeing the same old teams. like for instance...i can tell you the whole NYC Sigma, Kappa, Alpha Zeta, Delta teams routines b4 they even do their show. i've seen them that many times, and they do the same thing over again. And this is why i tend to lose interest in step shows, and my attention wanders during a show, and i cant wait to stroll during the breaks...