Cooperation between generations of Steppers… Can it happen?
The “generation gap” has existed for ages and will last as the next younger generation is able to show some form of disdain toward what the older generation is doing or has done. They will give lip service to the previous group of Steppers by saying they will honor what was done “back in the day”. Their actions show their hand. As a result Steppin’ changes. One thing all generations need to realize, the one consistent thing about Steppin’ is that it is continually changing. Not so many people do the Bop these days. So the new Skool steps to Hip Hop, what’s wrong with that? Chicago style Steppin’ will always be Chicago style Steppin’ (what ever form it takes in the future). How much of this has changed? Not one bit. I can’t count the number of events and sets where the “New Skool” just hasn’t shown up to support what the “Old Skool” was offering but I do give you this much… The majority of those who offer (especially) the largest events are Old Skoolers and after the basics there’s no
