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Step leagues have been developed to provide a framework build stepping into a positive activity for young people.
The NSSA created the “Nashville Step League” in partnership with Metro (Nashville) Department of Public Health, Nashville Department of Parks and Recreation and student from Nashville-area colleges. The Nashville Step League has been supported by a three-year $650,000 grant from the State of Tennessee Department of Health. The partnership works with over 200 middle and high school aged students on step teams in Nashville/Davidson County.
Nashville Step League Program Details (PDF)
The National Step Show Alliance expanded the youth step league beyond Tennessee at the request of members to encourage networking, program development, and competition at the state, regional, and national level. Initially focused on the southeast and Midwest the NSSA is developing step leagues nationally. |
“Childhood obesity is a growing problem, especially in the African American community. Stepping is a wonderful, culturally relevant aerobic workout. Many of these kids step better than I did when I was on my fraternity’s step team in college.”
William Lawrence, MD
NSSA Board Member & Pediatrician
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
NSSA Chartered leagues competitions and activities are managed under with national program guidelines established by the Alliance. The league structure also allows for supporting stepping’s ability to keep kids physically active and reward academic achievement.
If you are interested in exploring the development of a step league in your area contact the NSSA at
contactus@stepshow.org.
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Team Ratings
The NSSA has
launched a
rating
system to
help teams
determine
how they
rate
relative to
other step
teams across
the
country.
Click here
for the
Current
NSSA Youth
Ratings.
The NSSA
universal
scoring
system is
used at NSSA
events, so
teams can
prepare for
a single set
of judging
criteria,
regardless
of where the
event is
held! Only
NSSA member
teams
participating
in NSSA
sponsored
shows will
be able to
be rated.
Once your
score is
posted you
should check
back on a
monthly
basis to see
where your
team stands
nationally.
Click for
Chartering
Form
The NSSA
will have
rating
tracking for
both the
youth
division and
the
collegiate
division. |
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7th Annual Music City Step Fest Winners - April 2011
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High School Boys Division National Champion
Gentlemen of Vision - St. Louis, MO
High School Girls Division National Champions
Bowie High School, Lady Souljahs - Arlington, TX
High School Co-Ed Division National Champions
Northeast High School, Eagle Steppers - Clarksville, TN
Inaugural National Stepping Bee - April 2011
(held in Arlington, TX - co hosted by Texas Step Team Association)
Middle School Co-Ed/Boys Division National Champions
Campbell Middle School, Spartan Steppers - Smyrna, GA
Weiss Elementary, Alpha Owl Steppers - Dallas, TX
Middle School Girls Division National Champion
Moore Unique Steppers - Lancaster, TX
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2010
Championship
Results
(Boys/Co-Ed
Division) |
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2010
Championship
Results
(Girls
Division) |
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2010
Middle
School
Division
Results |
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