The LT steppers had its first annual performance in the SC PAC April 11. The show, which was also a competition for the Illinois Step League (ISL) for teams to qualify for state, had performances by the LT steppers.

“I am most proud of is the fact that so many people came to support us steppers,” LT stepper Daijah Jackson ‘18. “It felt so good to be able to witness people enjoying something we enjoy doing.”

The LT steppers did not compete, but rather performed in the show because they have already qualified for state after winning other ISL competitions and through doing community service.

The steppers have been asked for several years by both the ISL board and the national president to host competitions, Killins said. But she wanted to start with a small competition with eight teams, and hopefully have a larger show in the future.

“It’s the first ever at LT,” Killins said. “I’m so excited, they have been asking us for years, but we thought we should start small and work our way up [to a larger event].”

The proceeds from the show will help fund the team’s trip to the ISL state competition at Northern Illinois University on April 24-25. Also, a portion will be donated to help fight sickle cell anemia and breast cancer, Killins said.

The steppers hope that the show brings more awareness to LT and the community about stepping and also showcase the talent that steppers have, Killins said.

“I am beyond proud of the LT steppers because everyone pitched in and helped make the event run smoothly,” stepper Myranda Williams ‘17 said. “Many of them performed whether it be stepping, singing, dancing or even reciting an original poem. We all cam together and worked hard to make it happen.”