Step Into Action

The brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi perform during the 4th Annual NPHC Step Show at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli

<p>Kappa Alpha Psi perform during the 4th Annual NPHC Step Show at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Stepping, or step-dancing, is a form of percussive dance in which the participant’s entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps.  Though stepping may be performed by an individual, it is generally performed by groups of three or more.Photo by Jessica Tommaselli </p>
The brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi perform during the 4th Annual NPHC Step Show at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Stepping, or step-dancing, is a form of percussive dance in which the participant’s entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps. Though stepping may be performed by an individual, it is generally performed by groups of three or more.Photo by Jessica Tommaselli
<p>The sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho perform during the 4th Annual NPHC Step Show at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli </p>
The sisters of Sigma Gamma Rho perform during the 4th Annual NPHC Step Show at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli
<p>Stepping has long been a cultural tradition in the nine African American fraternities and sororities of the Pan-Hellenic council. Omega Psi Phi, a member of the "Devine Nine", gave an athletic, spirited performance. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli </p>
Stepping has long been a cultural tradition in the nine African American fraternities and sororities of the Pan-Hellenic council. Omega Psi Phi, a member of the "Devine Nine", gave an athletic, spirited performance. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli
<p>The sisters of Zeta Phi Beta were in a "blue mood" during their performance. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli </p>
The sisters of Zeta Phi Beta were in a "blue mood" during their performance. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli
<p>The sisters of Delta Sigma Theta rocked the house during the 4th Annual NPHC Step Show at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli </p>
The sisters of Delta Sigma Theta rocked the house during the 4th Annual NPHC Step Show at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Jessica Tommaselli