Synopsis
More than 100 colleges in the United States feature stepping, a dance form integral to African American student identity and culture.
Synopsis
The Alpha Phi Alphas prepare for a step show just hours away at a college campus. Stepping, a dance form rooted in African American culture, is performed at parties and organized events. The film features interviews with current and former steppers, along with footage from past performances. It illustrates how students express their identities through this vibrant dance tradition. The documentary runs for 16 minutes and was directed by Brooke Barnett in 1998.
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Why Watch
- Meet the Alpha Phi Alphas preparing for a step show.
- See how stepping shapes African American identity.
- Find out about stepping's historical roots and styles.
Did You Know
- Stepping is performed at virtually every college with substantial African American enrollment.
- The film has a duration of 16 minutes.
- The documentary was directed by Brooke Barnett in 1998.
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What is stepping?
Stepping is a dance form commonly found at colleges with significant African American enrollment, performed both informally at parties and formally during organized step shows.
Who directed the documentary Stepping?
Stepping was directed by Brooke Barnett.
How long is the documentary Stepping?
The documentary Stepping has a duration of 16 minutes.
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