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The Godfather of Steppin’ made every dancer feel like a star

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People can and will argue till the end of time about who’s the most important house-music DJ in Chicago history. But when it comes to steppin’, there is no debate. Sam Chatman named, nurtured, and benevolently ruled steppin’ culture for more than 50 years. Chatman’s dance ended on Thursday, October 22, ten years to the […]

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