....that is the question. Look, I think it would be fair to say that stepping is an art form based on our culture. But the underlying factor is that the very African American art form which was denied for many years is now a "popular dance" which is undeniably not credited to us. Absolutely nothing is wrong with sharing dance stepping or whatever you want to call it. If I (a Black person)am in a predominately Caucasian or Latino sorority and I choose to step am I merely expressing my heritage or am I just glad I made it and having a good time with my friends/sorors? Did I acknowledge Mother Africa? Pour a libation? Do other BGLO's do ritualistic ceremonies before they step? Basically,no. But it does not mean that their is no symbolism. It's the principal of the thang! _GLO's can step till they are blue in the face but it is still a Black Thang for everyone. If Riverdance appeals to you,then learn it! If the Polka, toots your horn toot it! Noone can deny that these dances are not credited to these particular cultures. It just seems that our dances, steps, history,etc. are shunned and it is conveniently popular when the cigarette smoking man/woman says so....
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