2010 Price Chopper BHM STEP OFF

Presented by Johnson Communications

The 2010 Price Chopper Black History Month Step Off is a step show featuring regional and local step teams competing on the Bardavon stage. Few people outside of black Greek-letter organizations or black college students are familiar with the dynamic and popular movement art known as "stepping" (sometimes "blocking"). Created by African American fraternities and sororities in the mid-twentieth century, step is a complex dance form that grew out of a wider African American tradition and aesthetic. Over the past fifty years, step has incorporated elements of many other popular artistic forms, including military drills, children's games, cheerleading, martial arts, acrobatics, hip hop, and tap dancing-to name but a few-while still retaining its distinctiveness.

This event is hosted by The Poughkeepsie High Step Team.

 The presentation described on this page is a Bardavon rental. If you would like information about renting the Bardavon please click: Rental Information.