Step Shows!!!!

[jojapeach]

Originally posted by ChaosDST
preparing for step exhibitions/step shows can be very hard (and enjoyable) work. if you love to step you will love the preparation involved (however frustrating it can be at times). it really depends on the level of skill of the steppers, some people catch on quicker than others. since one weak link ruins the whole, it can be a tedious task getting everyone precise and synchronized.

Ditto on everything ChaosDST said. But when the performance i is excellent - even beyond what you expected, all the hard work, sacrifice (you might practice 4-6 hours on some nights), and emotions that go into the practice make it worth it. The biggest sacrifice in stepping: balancing practices (usually at night) in a schedule that includes academics, other activities (because you can't excel only in your sorority/fraternity), and community service.

[ChaosDST]

I hear ya, Sistafriend!

But, I'd rather just go ahead and say I don't like the idea regardless of whether it's under the guidance of BGLOs or not. After a while, the "BGLO guidance" may not be needed and they may try to branch out on their own. It's kind of like a "how to step" tape...after a while they might not need to watch it anymore. Then, who's going to tell them they can't do their own show? I actually know of a GLO that did a relatively tight show about 7 years ago. But, we were all still annoyed by it because the very premise of it was still a mockery as far as we're concerned. They wouldn't do it again.

But, I definitely see where you're coming from!

Originally posted by jojapeach
It depends on the context of why a non-BGLO would be stepping. If you are stepping by yourselves without any guidance from a BGLO and doing it "just because", it would definitely be seen as a mockery no matter what defense (admiration, emulation, etc) was offered.

If participation was on the part that sairose spoke of (non-BGLOs being taught by BGLOs), then it's different. For instance, my sorors at UGA successfully hosted their 2nd annual step show this year, and it featured four non-BGLO sororities. They were taught by my sorors and Zeta Phi Beta, and at least 1 soror from SGRho and ZPhiB stepped with each non-BGLO sorority. There was nothing but love and fun on the stage and in the audience. It created greater unity and a connection that is bound to grow. DISCLAIMER: They were taught steps, but they weren't taught any traditional steps or cane steps.

So, BearyCuteAPhi, I think it should not be pursued "just because...", especially if the Greek climate there is not very open or unified.

BTW, ChaosDST, I've only seen one excellent step routine flawlessly executed by a non-BGLO sorority, the ZTAs of Valdosta (GA) State University. They won the show with a lot of precise, complicated steps including one where they made the beat to DMX's "Ruff Ryders Anthem". It blew everyone away, and it definitely was not a mockery. Just an interesting tidbit.

[ChaosDST]

exactly! this is why i enjoy seeing undergraduate step teams so much (versus grad chapter and more professional step teams). the very fact that undergraduate step teams have SO much to balance out and multi task shows hard work and dedication.

Originally posted by jojapeach


Ditto on everything ChaosDST said. But when the performance i is excellent - even beyond what you expected, all the hard work, sacrifice (you might practice 4-6 hours on some nights), and emotions that go into the practice make it worth it. The biggest sacrifice in stepping: balancing practices (usually at night) in a schedule that includes academics, other activities (because you can't excel only in your sorority/fraternity), and community service.

[BearyCuteAPhi]

I think you got the wrong idea...I am not pursuing stepping...I simply enjoy watching others perform...of course I would to try it just becasue it looks great and like so much fun and I LOVE to dance...but I just want to attend a show, not be in one.
Thanks though...

Originally posted by jojapeach
It depends on the context of why a non-BGLO would be stepping. If you are stepping by yourselves without any guidance from a BGLO and doing it "just because", it would definitely be seen as a mockery no matter what defense (admiration, emulation, etc) was offered.



So, BearyCuteAPhi, I think it should not be pursued "just because...", especially if the Greek climate there is not very open or unified.