Sprite Step-Off Update: ZTA and AKA to share 1st place

[AXiDMeesh]

From what I've heard, the discrepancies seem to be that ZTA copied AKA's routines, therefore being unoriginal which is not acceptable in any kind of competition, really. And apparently none of the judges were Greek so some feel that they weren't qualified to judge such performances.

[rhoyaltempest]

Originally Posted by AXiDMeesh

From what I've heard, the discrepancies seem to be that ZTA copied AKA's routines, therefore being unoriginal which is not acceptable in any kind of competition, really. And apparently none of the judges were Greek so some feel that they weren't qualified to judge such performances.

Actually, it's a good thing that AKA kept it classy. The nerve of one group to compete against another using their steps. In D9 and BGLO world this is a no no for sure. Those outside of the D9 who want to step are welcome to but don't just do the steps, learn about the tradition and the stepping culture. If you respect others, then others will respect you. Has nothing to do with race, at least not from my point of view.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

Has nothing to do with race, at least not from my point of view.

Race did three things here:

1) Made people, in general, pay closer attention to the competition and THIS team. That had a social-psychological impact on damn near everyone who was paying attention to this;

2) added insult to injury regarding the results;

3) and; provided a historical reminder of days not too long gone.